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We Should Not Be Surprised
Well, the news has come in that Trump is cancelling trade negotiations with Canada over our digital services tax, which he says is an attack on the U.S. He promises…
Zohran Mamdani has struck a blow to the Democratic party’s centrist-do-nothing establishment
Democratic candidate Zohran MamdaniI was thrilled this week when New York Democratic assemblyman Zohran Mamdani shocked his party's centrist-do-nothing establishment and won the Democratic primary to run as mayor in…
Zohran Mamdani has struck a blow to the Democratic party’s centrist-do-nothing passivity
Democratic candidate Zohran MamdaniI was thrilled this week when New York Democratic assemblyman Zohran Mamdani shocked his party's centrist-do-nothing establishment and won the Democratic primary to run as mayor in…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week.- Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Claire Brown and Mira Rojanasakul report on new research showing that the climate breakdown is only accelerating as the powers that…
Legal News Post of the Day: June 27, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Frank Stronach pleads not guilty to 12 charges, sexual assault trial set for February #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/IZyVF5KLBF - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law…
This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from January 23, 2015
This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from January 23, 2015 via Wise Law Blog: Tips on Law Blogging https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2015/01/slawtips-tips-on-law-blogging.html - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.ne...
Today in Elbows Up! Comments and posts about Quebec, sports MVPs, the ICE gestapo, Canadian deal-making, Carney diplomacy, American rallies, and a new book
Canada hasn't had to do as much "Elbows Up!" cheering lately as we did last winter -- we are rapidly getting used to the new reality of not travelling to…
The empty case for Canada’s 5% defence pledge
Mark Carney speaks at the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. Photo courtesy Mark Carney/X. The priorities of our political leaders can be very hard to understand.…
Resist NATO and Work for Peace
On June 24, 2025, members of and supporters of Peace Alliance Winnipeg rallied in Winnipeg to speak out against militarism and Canada’s membership in NATO. The rally was held in…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Simon Tisdall discusses the fallout from the Trump regime's choice to launch a war in Iran - with its culture of denial doing…
Legal News Post of the Day: June 26, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Ombudsman sounds alarm about 'growing state of crisis' in Ontario jails - issues raise "profound questions about fundamental human rights" #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/1tRUmqcHoT - Garry J.…
Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: What is a Power of Attorney for Personal Care? #law #legal #EstatePlanning
You may complete a Power of Attorney for Personal Care to appoint one or more trusted persons to make medical decisions on your behalf in critical circumstances where you are…
Some comments on the passing scene: the US is destroying university research; NATO is buttering up Trump; Carney is winning military hearts & minds; and Americans are fighting ICE gestapo
I'm seeing random stuff all over tonight, so here's a few of my comments on the passing scene. First, the destruction of academic and scientific research in the United States…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Jonathan Watts talks to Genevieve Guenther about the need to keep talking about the many climate tipping points in front of us - along…
My latest: the Noa Argamani story
In a week of terrible news – antisemitic protests getting worse in Toronto and elsewhere, an Israel-hating candidate coming first in the New York City Democratic primary, polls showing a…
Legal News Post of the Day: June 25, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Sexual orientation question to appear on Canada census for first time in 2026 #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/VPCrAE6SY5 - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office…
The Philanthropy Myth
In a properly functioning society, charity would not need to exist.
Today’s News: Carney’s CNN interview, Poilievre’s parade bust, Trump’s F-bomb
Carney:Amanpour calls Carney "the Trump whisperer". Really good, substantive interview. #cdnpoli youtu.be/l8gWyt4wZjc?...— Steve Valeriote (@stevev68.bsky.social) June 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM I'm seeing more online progressives saying "Fu...