Conservatives have a science problem
Conservatives are not at all comfortable with modern science. Our last Conservative government, the Harper... The post Conservatives have a science problem first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
April 2025
Campaign notebook: they’re going to lose. Then what?
What if the Conservatives lose? Every poll, just about, now suggests they will. The seat projections are worse. Even the polls that describe a very tight race – like Mainstreet…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Toby Buckle notes that the most accurate predictions for Donald Trump's second term have been the ones which warned about the worst (and even…
Legal News Post of the Day: April 23, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Threats to Cut Funding #law #legal #LegalNews via @nytimes https://t.co/aGxYzZotbu - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our…
Dinner With The Devil
To be sure, both the title and the above picture might seem rather lurid for a staid blogger like me, but there is a reason for such sensationalism today. And…
Wise Law’s Family #LawFact of the Day: Uncontested Divorce in Ontario
Separating spouses can file an Application for Divorce with the Court at any time following your separation.Where matrimonial issues remain unresolve, a divorce judgement can still be issued after 1…
How Poilievre is as bad as MAGA
Trump vs PP; WEF vs IDU The post How Poilievre is as bad as MAGA first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Carney’s Version
Canada is a crossroads.
As election looms, Poilievre threatens Trump-like attack on Canadian universities
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre during a recent campaign event. Photo courtesy Pierre Poilievre/X. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is having a hard time challenging the public pe...
Today’s News: Just gotta laugh…
Here's some mid-week humour, as we sit on pins and needles waiting for next Monday. First, Poilievre finally released his budget plan and Canada was predictably underwhelmed:Did this one make…
Hello merrie olde London Town
I am content.
Hope and despair in Russia’s anti-war movement
Russian diaspora protest against the war in Ukraine, 2022. Photo by Silar/Wikimedia Commons. “Most of you have my number,” yells Mariyana Kazarova in the packed hall. “Get in touch with…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Restful cat.
Ever-Trumper time
I recently referred to Pierre Poilievre saying that he told Alberta Conservative Danielle Smith to, "Be ready, when I win, we need your help." Canadians had better be ready for…
What do you think…
Has a skin condition. An allergy or something. Always tried to get out of the funnel. Tripping over the ribbons. We thought one of those
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Adrienne Lafrance discusses how the clock is ticking - but not quite yet run out - to check Donald Trump's assertion of absolute…
Pithy
Two-word reasons why the Poilievre Conservatives will lose, in no particular order: • Trudeau left • Trump arrived • Poilievre Trumpy • Tories Trumpy • Carney experience • NDP collapse…
Wise Law’s Employment #LawFact of the Day: Termination Without Cause
Can an employer lawfully terminate an exceptional employee who has had consistently good performance reviews?Under Ontario law, an employer may terminate any employee without cause, so long as…The employer provides…