First-Past-The-Post: An Ontario Horror Story
Has Justin Trudeau not betrayed his promise of electoral reform, perhaps all provinces would be seriously considering it for their own jurisdictions, not just British Columbia and Quebec. And now…
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The Golem Of Ontario
I just finished reading a book by Jordan Tannahill, entitled Liminal. Here is an excerpt that, given the Ontario election results, seems an appropriate parable. I offer it without further…
Hopes and Prayers, Ontario … Now, let’s get back to Dr. Suzuki and the U of A honorary degree …
Premier Doug Ford. You have our hopes and prayers, Ontario. Our hopes and prayers. And I’m sorry for my friends and readers in Ontario … so sorry to have gotten…
A Few Impressions
I realize that Ontario’s pending provincial election is likely less than riveting for those living outside the province; however, the fact that a demagogue like PC leader Doug Ford has…
Rediscovering Democracy
Since I became eligible to vote many years ago, I have participated in every federal, provincial and municipal election that has been called. Even though it has become something of…
Those Star Letter-Writers
They never disappoint. They can spot a shyster a mile away. It’s sad that Doug Ford’s solution to the high cost of gas is to reduce the gas tax. A…