Video: Transiting (half of) the Panama Canal
When I decided to visit Panama for the first time for a beach vacation I knew I would not only be sipping rum and cokes by the pool. I couldn't…
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Anti-Transgender Hate Arguments
So, the other day, I ran across a new anti-trans group here in Alberta (shocker, I know). This one calls itself "Women and Girls Alberta". As you might expect, they…
Video: Dinner boat cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
I took a few water taxis/ferries while in Bangkok, but also wanted to do a proper tour on the river to see the sites and learn the history. Apparently, there's…
Video room tour: Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok
In August of 2025 I stayed on Bonvoy points at the Marriott Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok. It's an older property, but well-appointed rooms all with amazing river…
Alberta, BC, and Ottawa All Walk Into A Bar …
This is mostly going to be me processing yesterday's announcements in Alberta and BC. I haven't quite worked out what I think of it all yet, and maybe by the…
Charter Challenges Of An Anti-Transgender Law
This is part of a series on potential paths of legal challenge for anti-transgender laws in Canada: Anti-Transgender Laws Are Jim Crow LawsLegal Challenges of an Anti-Transgender LawIn the first…
Anti-Transgender Laws Are "Jim Crow" Laws
This is part of a series of posts sketching out legal paths for challenging anti-transgender laws in Canada.Anti-Transgender Laws Are Jim Crow LawsCharter Challenges of an Anti-Transgender LawLaws do not…
The Smith Referenda In October
Albertans face a daunting prospect on October 19 - not one, but 10 referendum questions that they will vote on. On the agenda are a passel of manufactured issues ranging…
The Formation of The UCP Sowed The Seeds of Its Failure
When Jason Kenney created the UCP he set up the preconditions for the party to get to where it is today, and its eventual demise. What do I mean by…
The Clarity Act and Alberta’s Tricksy Question
This October, Albertans will vote on a referendum question that arguably rivals the word salad that René Levesque imposed on Quebeckers in 1980 for obfuscation and confusing wording: “Should Alberta…
An Exhausting Week In Alberta Politics
This week has been a whirlwind in politics, especially in Alberta. On Thursday, the Premier of Alberta announced what I can only call a farce of a referendum on separating…
Separatists Lose In Court
Alberta's rump of separatists suffered a major setback last week, when a judge overturned the Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta (CEO-A) decision that set the signature gathering process for the…
No, The SCC Won’t Rule Along The Lines Alberta Wants
I've seen a few people arguing that the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) is obliged to rule in favour of the Provinces like Alberta (the ones that want to use…
Novel Arguments For Challenging Anti-Transgender Laws In Canada
Since Alberta has decided to make itself the beachhead in bringing an "American-Style" attack on transgender people through legislation that is largely unconstitutional in Canada unless the province invokes The…
The SCC Ruling On Quebec’s Secularism Law Will Be More Profound Than You Think
We've had a few weeks now since the hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in the matter of Montreal English School Board, et al v. Quebec Attorney General,…
What Exactly Does The Alberta UCP Mean By "Neutrality" In Schools?
When the Alberta government tabled Bill 25 last week, they made much ado about "bias" in the classroom - complaining that teachers were "telling students what to think", and engaging…
Smith Attempting To Rule By Decree
Under Danielle Smith, Alberta is rapidly being transformed into a place where there are no guardrails on the exercise of power. In this sitting of the legislature, the government has…
Now She Wants To Amend The Constitution
So, having had her public temper tantrum over appointing judges, Smith now wants to amend the Constitution so that the decision about who gets to sit as a judge is…
A Rant About Media Coverage of SCC Hearings
I want to take a moment to express my disappointment in Canada's media and how they have chosen to cover this week's hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)…