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Thank you, on behalf of the millions of international supporters of the Quebec student movement, for wearing the iconic red square or carré rouge during your appearance with The Rolling…
Thank you, on behalf of the millions of international supporters of the Quebec student movement, for wearing the iconic red square or carré rouge during your appearance with The Rolling…
This happened on May 19, 2012, at the 26th consecutive protest in Montreal against the Quebec Liberal government's proposed tuition hikes. With the passing of Bill 78 Friday, Premier Jean…
On May 17, the Quebec Liberal government of Jean Charest filed Bill 78 in the National Assembly, ostensibly as an act to enable students to receive the education provided by…
I share Robyn Allan's concerns that when it comes to the Alberta Oilsands, debates over important policy issues often descend into "name calling." However, I would also include mischaracterizations and…
Thank you for resigning from your position as Quebec Education Minister and giving up politics Monday. Your decision makes the Quebec government just a little bit less corrupt, and, perhaps,…
On the CBC's The House, BC Premier Christy Clark discussed Thomas Mulcair's views on the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal. I think she was trying subtly to link Mulcair's comments to…
My comment posted on The Wingnuterer about A Squirrel Explains Gay Marriage: Scaredy Squirrel Meets Gay Men: WHAT TO DO IF TWO GAY MEN WALK BY MY TREE: ACTION PLAN:…
Is it possible to prevent technology from running out of control? Is it already out of control? It may be that we won't know the answers to those questions before…
As I was watching the results of the Alberta election last night, one thing kept going through my head. The Alberta political alignment is a much more honest representation of…
Basically, this video contradicts everything Danielle Smith has said over the last two weeks regarding moral issues, citizen referendums and the role personal views held by Wildrose MLAs will play…
The PM dropped $45,000.00 on a trip to New York on Labor Day. The PMO thinks it's cool to justify it by saying he reimbursed the treasury. But is it…
I do enjoy reading the differerent blog posts on the Progessive Bloggers aggregate. There are a diversity of opinions expressed by bloggers who post under the progressive label. Bloggers include…
Basta! Ok, I get it. Vimy was an important event in Canadian history. But, it wasn't the only one. Canada has other events to think about and share, this month.…
Last Tuesday the Quebec environment minister announced an absolute ban on fracking while the process is studied. That move is looking like a stroke of genius today, as the U.S.…
Danielle Smith: A wildflower blooming virtuous and free on the Prairie... or a programed-from-youth apparatchik of big oil corporatocracy and U.S. Republicanism? A legitimate enough question. If only it were…
The Wildrose's stance on conscience rights has quickly become the wedge issue differentiating it from the Progressive Conservatives. "Populist" Danielle Smith's unwillingness to clarify her personal views on the party's…
Alberta has long played a pivotal role in Canadian federalism, with its economic might and vast oil reserves. However, the province’s equalization contributions have never quite matched its ability to…
You Cheat You Lose the Gold Medal The citizens group the Council of Canadians is filing to overturn election results in seven ridings over election fraud. The seven ridings across…
How will the Demochoice poll on the NDP leadership race compare to the actual results? First Round (Demochoice Poll): Peggy Nash 2,700 (24.5%) Paul Dewar 2,634 (23.9%) Thomas Mulcair 1,888…
A couple of years ago, the biathlon (normally includes cross country skiing) at the B.C. Winter Games had to be replaced by haha the "summer biathlon".This year, if you had…