Global financial crisis/recovery: What does it mean for Saskatchewan? - by Dr. Simon Enoch, Director of the Saskatchewan office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. These remarks were delivered…
The picture is getting clearer every day about of just how bad the Harper government is (sic) and what a danger he has become to our democracy and in his…
Catch 22 note: Western Canadian journalist and columnist Murray Dobbin recognized many years ago that Stephen Harper promoted a political ideology that went against the Canadian national interest. Dobbin has…
As you can see from the gap in posts, we've been really busy here in Edmonton-Leduc. Canvassing efforts becoming more intense: more and more people want to engage in doorstep…
On Saturday evening I had a chance get out and see Bob Rae and Esquimalt Juan de Fuca Liberal candidate Lillian Szpak at her new election campaign office on 754-A…
We invite you to download this exclusive duet performance featuring celebrated cellist Rebecca Foon and pianist, community activist and Art Threat contributor Stefan Christoff.
While perusing a Toronto Star article today entitled Harper's Tories Leave Mulroney Cold I came across this quote from an annonymous Tory MP: “Being in power is better than not…
Today the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities lauded the NDP platform for it's commitment to invest in real solutions for Canadian cities. Below is the letter posted to…
A Harper majority and the remaking of Canada Posted: 09 Apr 2011 05:23 PM PDT, Reposted: April 11th 11:36 am.Stephen Harper’s announcement that he is going to reach his deficit…
There has been a lot of talk lately about the exclusion of Elizabeth May in the leaders debate. May is the leader of the Green Party and was included last…
I just looked into these vote mobs that LeadNow is encouraging young people at campuses around the country to create. I noticed Guelph and a few others already had some…
It was an illuminating moment in a remarkably candid conversation. Brian Mulroney, the most successful Conservative prime minister since Sir John A. Macdonald, was sitting down for a rare television…
Last week, just before the beginning of my second- and third-year Canadian history courses, I played the following Rick Mercer clip: Youth voting has plummetted over the past couple of…
Source: CBC News: Harper vows 'Modest' cuts but Offers few DetailsSource: CTV News: Harper say Tories can cut Costs, Keep ServicesAs the election continues, it seems that all the party…
It is that time of year again - time for the Toronto Anarchist Bookfair! It's happening next weekend, at the Steelworkers Hall at 25 Cecil Street, and you know i'll…
This link came from an anonymous comment on another post on this blog. It is a little bit of satire you can spare 3 mins or so to enjoy and…
I was waiting in my dealer’s showroom last week as my car was being serviced and overheard this conversation between a young sales rep and a potential customer. “Can I…
