Don’t mess with my vote, Jack
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…
A Tale of Two Stephs: Stephen Harper and Stéphane Dion
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 Confusing Decision on Sexual Assault and Consent: <em>R. v. J.A.</em>
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…
3819…This Is Your Canada
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
Majority of Canadians not buying Harper’s majority
Too bad in Canada the majority of Canadians don't count. There's something deeply wrong with our electoral system when a party can form a majority government - an irresponsible, spendthrift…
An Interesting Poll to Consider
A new poll shows that a majority of Canadians don't really support Conservative policies. 53% said that they didn't want the Corporate taxes to drop and only 39% agreed. On…
Jon Stewart on Anthony Weiner’s wiener
You might have heard about Congressman Anthony Weiner’s twitter account where he is supposed to have posted a picture for a girl that he was (supposedly) chasing. Weiner denies it…
"WHO agency warns cellphone use ‘possibly carcinogenic’ "
Globe and Mail - "The world’s leading authority on cancer research has declared the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by devices such as cellphones are possibly carcinogenic, a major step that…
"WHO agency warns cellphone use ‘possibly carcinogenic’ "
Globe and Mail – “The world’s leading authority on cancer research has declared the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by devices such as cellphones are possibly carcinogenic, a major step that…
"WHO agency warns cellphone use ‘possibly carcinogenic’ "
Globe and Mail - "The world’s leading authority on cancer research has declared the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by devices such as cellphones are possibly carcinogenic, a major step that…
"WHO agency warns cellphone use ‘possibly carcinogenic’ "
Globe and Mail – “The world’s leading authority on cancer research has declared the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by devices such as cellphones are possibly carcinogenic, a major step that…
Abousfian Abdelrazik’s children targeted by Quebec government
In open defiance of the Canadian Charter of Rights, the Quebec government is denying child benefits to the children of Canadian citizen Abousfian Abdelrazik. Readers will remember Abdelrazik, illegally marooned…
And the Liberal Party Wonders Why Grassroots Think They are Cheats
The next 28 hours are the last chance to submit your Form 6 for the illegitimate "Special Convention" that nobody will get to speak on. Coincidentally, the LPC(o) and LPC…
Paging John Baird
Abdelrazik can't get child benefits while on terror list The Quebec government has told a Montreal man that he cannot receive child-assistance benefits because his name appears on a United…
Cue new chapter of press releases
For Immediate Release June 1, 2011 Introducing the Liberal Team OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Bob Rae today introduced the Party’s new House of Commons line-up – one that builds on…
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Tim Hudak vs. Full Day Kindergarten
Today, Ontario is announcing the last stage of the rollout of full day kindergarten. In a highly competitive, globalized, knowledge-based economy it is absolutely essential that Ontario invest in the…
Pain
UPDATE I’m scheduled for a root canal for tomorrow at 4 pm… would have preferred, like NOW, but dentist dude was booked for the day. In the meantime, I have…
How Our Food System Is Making Us Sick: Former Food Industry Analyst
Robyn O’Brian, author of “The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It” shares her personal story and how it inspired her…