A Nation Without Grace
As Justin Trudeau comes to terms with the loss of his own caucus’s support and the inevitable end of his premiership, we have much to thank him for.
January 2025
The NDP must fulfill Justin Trudeau’s broken promise on electoral reform
Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Photo by Jeanne18/Wikimedia Commons. The Justin Trudeau era of Canadian politics is over. Accordingly, Canadians are appraising the achievements and failures of his ti...
If there’s a federal election by spring, what will the UCP do about that Edmonton-Strathcona by-election?
The announcement of Justin Trudeau’s resignation plan yesterday leaves Alberta’s United Conservative Party with the conundrum of what to do about the timing of the Edmonton-Strathcona by-election, in which Alberta…
Like a punch in the face? We got more.
We don’t need your cars. We got plenty of cars.
Legal News Post of the Day: January 7, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: With Trudeau on his way out, Parliament is prorogued. Here's what that means #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/jJR8tA5inm - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Jeremy Appel reports on a new study showing that Alberta has both avoided developing the capacity to manage tailings pond spills, and misinformed…
My latest: the contenders
And they’re off! The Liberal Party’s leadership contenders, that is. Although some have been quietly organizing for many months. Does that give them an advantage? Not necessarily. Here’s the LPC…
The Assessments Begin
H/t MoudakisThat the days and weeks ahead will see detailed assessments of the Trudeau legacy, both good and bad, I have no doubt. I shall leave most of those to…
Liberal leadership, Liberal shitshow
At the risk of boring everyone to death with Liberal leadership rules: • if they allow anyone to vote • if they actually think they can get this done by…
Wise Law’s Employment #LawFact of the Day: Can a temporary layoff be considered a termination of employment?
Temporary layoffs of employment may not be permitted unless there is an employment contract that specifically permits such layoffs. In most circumstances, legally permitted layoffs can only last:A. Not more…
Today’s News: Comments and analysis about Trudeau’s resignation
Guess he's Justout Trudeau now.— LunarLiv (@lunarliv.bsky.social) January 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM Is it just me, but has the transition from “Trudeau must resign immediately” to “How dare Trudeau…
Forest protection, a vital climate action
The Province can unleash a squad of public relations staff and announce BC is on track to meet its climate targets. Like other provinces, BC has no independent method for…
Thank you, Justin
“Sunny ways, my friend, sunny ways.” I admit I didn’t think that taking the high... The post Thank you, Justin first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The economic policy legacy of the Justin Trudeau Liberal Government, 2015 to 2024
I confess: I was disappointed when the Justin Trudeau Liberals won the fall 2015 election. I was hoping for an orange break-through. So, it comes with some irony that I…
Sun Media Panel: so long, Justin
Our latest Sun Media panel, on…you know.
NYC-ABC PP/POW updates January 7, 2025
If you regularly send packets to Annarella Rivera, please stop as she has been released! Click here for the latest compilation of every other week updates. NYC ABC, along with…
The king is dead, long live the king
You can argue on the timing, but what Justin Trudeau did today was both difficult and needed. It will take time to fully judge his legacy. There was much good.…
A walk in the snow
Justin Trudeau resigns
My latest: Trudeau quit a long time ago
Justin Trudeau didn’t decide to resign this week, sources say. The decision was made weeks ago, in plain view. And few noticed. It happened on December 18. On that date,…
The king is dead, long live the king
You can argue on the timing, but what Justin Trudeau did today was both difficult and needed. It will take time to fully judge his legacy. There was much good.…