Canada’s Sad "Democracy"
Conservative MP David Wilks comments have provided fodder for government opponents, but underlying his concerns about the budget bill, a candid confirmation of the lowly existence most our elected representatives…
Steve V
Liberals: One Year Later
We’ve passed the one year mark since the devastating Liberal election defeat. The questions moving forward revolve around any apparent progress in “rebuilding” the Liberal party, positioning itself to be…
Mulcair Blowing It
Plenty of time for recovery, a tactical retreat- followed by more nuanced and diplomatic language- but make no mistake Mulcair is BLOWING it on the “dutch disease” file. My friend…
Just Another Day In Harper’s Ottawa…
Really quite a disturbing story, only lacking impact because we’ve become accustomed to this “style” from the Harper government, one that more resembles a military junta in spirit, than Parliamentary…
Mulcair’s First Gaffe
When I argued Mulcair’s “dutch disease” gambit had intriguing electoral underpinnings, I classified it as shrewd only if played properly. Reading Mulcair’s latest unnecessary commentary, it appears we have seen…
A Brief Moment Of Clarity
Finally, a rare look behind the manufactured veneer, one that brings a brief moment of clarity: Environment Minister Peter Kent elaborated on that in the House of Commons, saying, “the…
Don’t Accept The Premise
Latest Andrew Coyne column details the inaction from all parties on the climate change file. However, the piece begins with a now common assumption, one that really has no basis…
If It Walks Like A Duck
Isn’t it interesting, that with all this talk about “foreign interests” infiltrating environmental charities- attempting to influence our political discourse- the ONLY organization on the top ten list that can…
NDP Bounce Will Hold
The latest Harris Decima poll cements a robust NDP, now at 34%(33% Apr 30) compared to the Conservatives at 30%(unchanged) and the Liberals at 20%(unchanged). Without seeing the internals we…
"Made In Canada"
Have you heard the stunning news? The Conservatives have done little on the climate change file, they won’t meet their own modest targets, nor have they even bothered to do…
We Really Are At "War"
Environmental groups are taking to the air today to fight against the Harper government policies. Described as response to the “war” against the environment, this is entirely accurate, as disturbing…
Mulcair’s Shrewd Gambit
It is quite fascinating to digest the narrative Mulcair has chosen in the early days of his leadership. An economic argument, Mulcair can’t seem to stop talking about “dutch disease”,…
Snake Oil Salesmen
Do you remember the photo ops, Conservatives standing in front of military hardware, on site at aerospace companies, trumpeting the “12 billion” in benefits the F-35 would bring to Canada?…
A Year Of "Achievements"
It is almost amusing watching some in the narrow corporate media turn themselves into intellectual pretzels to justify endorsing this government in the past election. The transgressions are put into…
Where’s Waldo
Bruce Anderson articulates well the challenges we Liberals face moving forward. The very last line sums up nicely the predicament The choices the Liberals make over the next few months…
Conservative "Tarnish"
Every government has a shelf life, prior to outright rejection you begin to see erosion on trust, competence, it’s the first sign of moving past your “prime” as a political…
Whip It Good
Yes, MP’s should have more latitude to vote their conscience and/or represent their constituents. Yes, too much control is isolated in to few hands, individual MP’s deserve a more influential…
Godspeed
Below, members of Danielle Smith’s inner circle discuss where Wildrose goes from here:
Forget The Band, Listen To The Drums
One day, my hope is politics- or more correctly how citizens weigh political considerations- becomes primarily a conversation of practical expressions rather the useless banter that now dominates. Currently, every…