The Government We Deserve?
I can't say that I have ever really subscribed to the above quote by Thomas Jefferson, largely because politicians misrepresent themselves all the time. One may vote with a certain…
Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Compensation of an Estate Trustee
An Estate Trustee is entitled to be paid for the work they do on behalf of the Estate.The compensation is 2.5% of each transaction in and of the Estate, and…
Today’s News: Poilievre is just "hysterically harsh" now
Following Poilievre's apparent rejection of Trudeau's request for a united front against Trump, I'm reading some commentary about Poilievre and it ain't pretty:Andrew Coyne / The Globe and Mail Poilievre…
Back to the ‘30s?
I loved the movie Cabaret, one of my very favourite musicals. Who can forget the... The post Back to the ‘30s? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
A bit of good news
Good news. As of tonight, Republicans will hold a narrow 219-215 majority in the U.S. House (the narrowest since the 1930s), and it will become even narrower in the months…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- William Hunter reports on a warning from scientists that the Arctic's sea ice may melt completely as soon as 2027. And David Spratt examines…
Legal News Post of the Day: December 3, 2024
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Privacy Commissioner v Facebook: Protecting Your Data From Tech Giants #law #legal #legalnews via @thecourtdotca https://t.co/Ih09J6Itvj - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Vis...
Why we demand an arms embargo on Israel
Jewish pro-Palestinian protesters occupy the lobby of the Confederation Building in Ottawa to call for an arms embargo on Israel, December 3, 2024. Photo by Anna Lippman. That Israel is…
Wise Law’s Family #LawFact of the Day: Common Law Separation in Ontario
The property rights of Common Law spouses upon separation are not governed by any Ontario statute.Common Law spouses may still advance family property claims, especially where property has been acquired…
Transphobia As A Wedge
White supremacy gave way to pro-life, and transphobia is the new dogwhistle
Waving the flag and putting country before party
On Tuesday, Trudeau told the opposition leaders to man up and fly in formation. I think the message was received loud and clear: ...Trudeau met with opposition leaders in his…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Festive cat.
Book review: The Wild Horses of the Chilcotin: Their History and Future, by Wayne McCrory
I am stating up front that there is no pretense of objectivity in this review. The Chilcotin is my favourite area of British Columbia, and I had the good fortune…
About That Annexation Thing
Even if Trump was only 'joking' about Canada becoming the 51st state, this cartoon by Moudakis seems timely:Recommend this Post
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Andrew Dessler offers a reminder that it's still possible to alter the trajectory of the climate breakdown if we take steps to stop…
Legal News Post of the Day: December 3, 2024
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Elon Musk’s $50 Billion Tesla Pay Can’t Be Reinstated, Delaware Judge Rules #law #legal #legalnews via @nytimes https://t.co/GLhSpqxhDj - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website:…
NYC-ABC PP/POW updates November 26, 2024
NOTE: If you regularly send packets to Andrew Mickel, he has been transferred:Andrew Mickel V77400California Institution for MenPost Office Box 368Chino, California 91708 Click here for the latest compilation of…
Developing the Capacity for Rational Choices
"As the world falls around us, how must we brave its cruelties?" -- Furiosa Imprisoned climate activist, Roger Hallam, recently wrote about the necessity of expanding emotional well-being as we…
Nuclear industry selects site in northwestern Ontario for waste disposal amidst regional opposition
Indigenous groups are raising awareness about plans to construct a series of caverns deep underground in the heart of Treaty 3 territory, to be filled with all of Canada’s high-level…
Wise Law’s Employment #LawFact of the Day: Returning to Work from Maternity or Parental Leave
Can an employer significantly change your job duties while you are on parental leave?Pursuant to the Employment Standards Act, in most cases, an employee who takes pregnancy/parental leave is entitled…