Getting it Wrong and Limiting Debate on Pensions
The first day of Parliament 2012 and the Conservatives are already strangling debate. As we have seen in previous years the Conservative MPs unable to speak for themselves got up…
Pamela
Harper Conservatives – Cutting off Old-Age Security
The Harper Conservatives are making a move to cut off Old-Age Security. Their internal communications are framing Old-Age Security as a burden on ordinary Canadians. I don’t see many Canadians…
The Harper government, Ethical Oil and Sun Media connection – rabble.ca
What do EthicalOil.org, OurDecision.ca, JasonKenney.ca, JoeOliver.ca, GoNewclear.com, the original SunTVNews.ca website, Amerians4OPEC.com, Wildrosecaucus.ca, RichardDur.ca, CalgaryWard14.ca, Cummins4BC.ca, CorrieAdolph.com, HeatherForsyth.com, PaulHinman.ca, PierreMP.ca, and DriveOutTheTax.com… ..
Northern Reflections: Would Ike Be A Republican Today?
I am inclined to agree with Northern Reflections. There is absolutely no way Eisenhower would identify himself as a Republican today. He would never have likely made it through the…
The One-For-One Rule an Over-Simplified Approach to Regulations
President of the Treasury Board Minister Tony Clement Minister Tony Clement’s released their new One-For-One rule on Jan 18th. Put simply the press release is announcing that the federal government…
EI financing agency spends millions doing nothing – Politics – CBC News
So much for being fiscally responsible! Maybe the reason the number of Service Canada’s E.I. offices is being slashed by over 80% is to pay for this boondoggle. EI financing…
Backlogged by Design?
It is an old tried and tested political trick. If you want to look like a hero, break something while no one is looking… fix it and then take all…
Investing in Children is Good for the Economy
A new study came out today saying that investing in our nations children is good for the economy. Sadly the current Federal Government does not believe in investing in Canada’s…
The Myth of the Greedy Union Thug
I can’t help but notice how Stephen Harper and his Members of Parliament have been running rough shot over unionized workers lately. There have been several instances of the Federal…
Top Canadian CEOs making Average Canadian’s yearly salary by Noon, says study
By noon today, Canada’s top CEO’s will have made what most Canadians take an entire year to earn. The current Canadian Government is paying that same rate $90,000 per day…
Would you pay off your mortgage if it meant not feeding your kids?
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Don’t Confuse me with the Facts I’m Trying to Run a Country
What does the Conservative Party of Canada have against facts? What is so wrong with empirical data? Are questions I would love to ask our Prime Minister. It started last…
TSX tanks after Conservatives win a Majority
I just thought it would be interesting to note that the Toronto Stock Exchange has been down all week. And continues to slide even after a Conservative majority victory in…
Mouseland
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"Wasted Vote" by Shane Koyczan
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Courage in the face of Despair – I’m Voting for the Social Economy
While the Liberals and Conservatives spout on about how well each has handled Canada’s financial economy they are both equally guilty of ignoring Canada’s social economy. What is the social…
No More Red Kool-Aide
Many die hard Liberals are questioning the validity of voting for the NDP. Many go so far as to say a vote for the NDP is a vote for the…
Stephen Harper thinks that what doesn’t kill you can only make you stronger. Unless it kills you.
In 2008, Luc Pomerleau, a biologist at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, discovered secret government plans to weaken regulations & allow corporate food producers to conduct their own safety inspections.…
Low Income Cut-offs – A Lesson for the #CPC
Yesterday my post talked about how sad I thought it was that Conservatives did not acknowledge poverty in Canada. And this morning to my surprise there was a comment arguing…
How Poor is Poor Enough?
Harper and Alexander Recently Conservative Chris Alexander made the assertion that Canada has eradicated poverty. Statements like this are disheartening. Many Canadians have to make the difficult choice between paying…