The federal government wants to hire a national detective service to streamline the way it investigates allegations of electoral impropriety in native communities. Indian Affairs and Northern Development, now known…
I’ve never supported the Clarity Act, and I spoke against it when it was still a Bill. I remain a supporter of self-determination for Quebec, but heck, these days I…
I saw pump prices advertised at $131.9/litre yesterday. Lately I've developed a game for these occasions. When I see a gas price spike I try to match it to some…
This marks the first step in the reversal of the Honduran coup of 2009. Mel is back, and dialogue is ON, babies: Part 1 of several; keep clicking through for…
The Globe headline this aft as news comes that one of Harper's most committed partisans is leaving: "Harper loyalist Dimitri Soudas stepping down as PMO spokesman." Termed a loyalist in…
Jessica Murphy of Sun Media dug out the info from a study by McMaster researcher Alex Sevigny that confirmed what Parliament watchers already knew: when it comes to civility Jack…
Where is Jason Nesmith when you need him? The fictional commander of the fictional star ship Protector at least took a firm stand when delivering a stock line: Never give…
By Emily Chung for CBC News Canadians may face restricted access to video services like Netflix and mobile access to Stanley Cup games unless new regulations are put in place,…
I read a lot of blogs each day, much preferring them to the corporate media. They run the gamut from pedestrian to brilliant, with everything in between. Today I had…
As officially adopted May 28th, 2011Socialist Party of OntarioThe ConstitutionClause 1: NameThe name of the Party is the Socialist Party of Ontario. Clause 2: PreambleThe Socialist Party of Ontario is…
Inspired by this story:http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/06/01/pol-conservative-caucus.html
With a major freshwater crisis setting in throughout South Asia, India and East Asia and warnings that already record prices for food staples may double by 2030, this is what…
It's no secret that Andrew Breitbart hates black people. His crusades against the left are obsessively and almost exclusively devoted to going after African Americans. Now I learn his old…
Yesterday I was reminded by the fact that I have great friends – friends who are far better to me than I deserve. You see, yesterday was my birthday and…
We had heard rumors for a number of months now concerning the murder of Mark Mariani but didn't have anything concrete. Today, however, two of the founders of the Aryan…
40% Total30% Catholic52% Jewish12% Muslim50% Regular church-goers27% Non-religiousDennis Gruending ties them all together, and even manages to shed light on this post election meeting between Msgr. Patrick Powers, the general…
With 59 of their 103 seats in Quebec, we could expect the NDP to pay close attention to Quebec's concerns. That would, of course, be appropriate. But what I wouldn't…
Let's turn the clock all the way back to 1991. The GST came into effect, the Paul Bernardo Murders traumatized Canada, the Gulf War got underway and MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault…
The Supreme Court's decision on sexual assault and consent in R. v. J.A. has been a hot topic since its May 27, 2011 release. Complaints that the decision essentially criminalizes…
Freezing rain.No one complains.20 below zero.No one complains.Blizzards, blowing snow, black ice.No one complains.But when it gets nice out like it was in your capital yesterday.Everyone complains.WFDS
