Il (Jean Charest) me dit – Parodie de Elle me dit – Mika
As election day, September 4, 2012, fast approaches in Quebec, I think it's appropriate to remind my fellow citizens of the horrendous leadership the province has had to undergo under…
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Charged with Influence Peddling – Ex-Harper Senior Advisor
Mr. Bruce Carson has a history of fraud convictions and was convicted on five counts dating back to the 1980s and 1990s before he was hired as an advisor to…
CTV: Ontario education minister to woo young teachers
Why is the Ontario education minister, planning to make an announcement today? It's because the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario is starting its annual general meeting today in Toronto. I…
Stephen Harper finds Science – Well Not Really
Could it be that Prime Minister Harper has discovered the existence of science? The headlines across the country are declaring the PM says that "Science, not politics, will determine outcome".…
CFRC: A debate on community radio in Kingston
This past February, I wrote an article for the Queen's Journal on a proposal by the the AMS Board of Directors (the student government body at Queen's University) to restructure…
Canadian Government to extend EI benefits to families of seriously ill children
The Canadian Government announced today that Employment Insurance (EI) benefits will be extended to families of seriously ill children. It will allow parents or legal guardians of minor children with…
Did a Conservative Riding Association take Kick Back Money?
The Facts: The Prime Ministers fundraising rules for ministers and parliamentary secretaries (called Accountable Government) state: “There should be no singling out, or appearance of singling out, of individuals or…
Happy Canada Day! A Google alphabet in English and French (2012)
These are the words that appear instantly when one types the first letter in a Google search: In English: · Air Canada · Best Buy · Canadian T...
CTV Montreal viewers and readers say "No" to La Fête nationale du Québec
La Fête St-Jean or La Fête nationale du Québec is a statutory, provincial, public holiday celebrated annually on June 24, the feast day of St. John the Baptist, a popular…
Photos of Montreal Protest, June 22, 2012
The June 22, 2012 protest was awesome! Enjoy, share my photos if you like! Amir Khadir Solidarity from Iceland Solidarity from the Philippines
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
"In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion"
English language sources still few, far between, and flawed
As I remain astounded by both the lack of English language coverage of the Quebec student movement and the erroneous and misguided quality of the English language reports that do…
Omnibus Scandalbus
Recently Canadians have begun to take notice of the Harper Conservatives' tactic of piling dozens or hundreds of pieces of legislation into one supersized bill, so that most of what…
On the lighter side: Won’t somebody please think of the children (World Naked Bike Ride)
From Auntie Antonia of the Toronto Star: Nobody should have been taken aback on Saturday to see some 150 stripped loins wheeling past Exhibition Place. It was at Coronation Park,…
Japan PM to Restart Nuclear “Under Intense Pressure from Banks”
The PM of Japan has approved restarting nuclear reactors despite public opinion running at over 70% against the move. According to this report in Bloomberg, the decision was taken under…
Toronto Star: Cohn: Pride has become a victim of its own success
Martin Regg Cohn usually write some good columns. This time I respectfully disagree with his comments about the Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QuAIA). He seems to imply that QuAIA is…
Photos of the 49th Night Protest, June 11, 2012
The 49th night protest in Montreal was peaceful, like most of the nocturnal marches, which is why mainstream media outlets hardly cover them at all. Remember for them, if it…
Video: Yù – Carré Rouge
This beautiful video and song Carré Rouge traces the history of the Quebec student movement, which started on February 13, 2012, and continues to this day. The Red Square has…
Photos of the 48th Night Protest, June 10, 2012
Lots of anger during this 48th consecutive night protest in Montreal. Thanks, once again, to Premier Jean Charest, the Montreal Police Service (SPVM), and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) for…