On immediacy
It didn't take long for the opportunities I'd mused about to emerge in Canadian politics. But while the Libs haven't yet decided on a structure for their leadership campaign, we…
Chris Hedges: Genocide is the new normal
“And So Castles Made of Sand.” Illustration by Mr. Fish. Joe Biden’s parting gift of $8 billion in weapons sales to the apartheid state of Israel acknowledges the gruesome reality…
Wise Law’s Family #LawFact of the Day: When Can You Apply for Divorce in Ontario?
A Divorce Application may be commenced by either spouse at any time following separation.A final Divorce Judgment cannot be granted until one year following the date a married couple separates…
A Referendum On Anschluss
The 2025 Canadian federal election may develop a somewhat unusual ballot question: do you want Canada to become the 51st state of the United States?
An EDI policy, by any other name, appeases not the far-right
University of Alberta North Campus. Photo by Jeffrey Beall/Wikimedia Commons. In his January 2 op-ed in the Edmonton Journal, University of Alberta President Bill Flanagan explains why a coterie...
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Toasty cat.
Dark Justin is unleashed
Dark Justin is here! https://t.co/2FxRuJ5HAw— Cathie from Canada 🇨🇦 ✍🏻😷🏳️🌈 🇺🇦 (@CathieCanada) January 7, 2025 When I saw this Trudeau tweet just now, I couldn't believe it. Now that he…
A Nation Without Grace
As Justin Trudeau comes to terms with the loss of his own caucus’s support and the inevitable end of his premiership, we have much to thank him for.
The NDP must fulfill Justin Trudeau’s broken promise on electoral reform
Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Photo by Jeanne18/Wikimedia Commons. The Justin Trudeau era of Canadian politics is over. Accordingly, Canadians are appraising the achievements and failures of his ti...
If there’s a federal election by spring, what will the UCP do about that Edmonton-Strathcona by-election?
The announcement of Justin Trudeau’s resignation plan yesterday leaves Alberta’s United Conservative Party with the conundrum of what to do about the timing of the Edmonton-Strathcona by-election, in which Alberta…
Like a punch in the face? We got more.
We don’t need your cars. We got plenty of cars.
Legal News Post of the Day: January 7, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: With Trudeau on his way out, Parliament is prorogued. Here's what that means #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/jJR8tA5inm - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Jeremy Appel reports on a new study showing that Alberta has both avoided developing the capacity to manage tailings pond spills, and misinformed…
My latest: the contenders
And they’re off! The Liberal Party’s leadership contenders, that is. Although some have been quietly organizing for many months. Does that give them an advantage? Not necessarily. Here’s the LPC…
The Assessments Begin
H/t MoudakisThat the days and weeks ahead will see detailed assessments of the Trudeau legacy, both good and bad, I have no doubt. I shall leave most of those to…
Liberal leadership, Liberal shitshow
At the risk of boring everyone to death with Liberal leadership rules: • if they allow anyone to vote • if they actually think they can get this done by…
Wise Law’s Employment #LawFact of the Day: Can a temporary layoff be considered a termination of employment?
Temporary layoffs of employment may not be permitted unless there is an employment contract that specifically permits such layoffs. In most circumstances, legally permitted layoffs can only last:A. Not more…
Today’s News: Comments and analysis about Trudeau’s resignation
Guess he's Justout Trudeau now.— LunarLiv (@lunarliv.bsky.social) January 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM Is it just me, but has the transition from “Trudeau must resign immediately” to “How dare Trudeau…
Forest protection, a vital climate action
The Province can unleash a squad of public relations staff and announce BC is on track to meet its climate targets. Like other provinces, BC has no independent method for…
Thank you, Justin
“Sunny ways, my friend, sunny ways.” I admit I didn’t think that taking the high... The post Thank you, Justin first appeared on Views from the Beltline.