Getting Dumb on crime
One thing I really like about Conservatives is even when they are totally wrong, they still think they are right and will stick to being wrong. That is until their…
Canadian Politics
Getting Dumb on crime
One thing I really like about Conservatives is even when they are totally wrong, they still think they are right and will stick to being wrong. That is until their…
Getting Dumb on crime
One thing I really like about Conservatives is even when they are totally wrong, they still think they are right and will stick to being wrong. That is until their…
India’s Budget Highlights 2011 – Canada can gain from it
India has unveiled a $273.4 Billion budget for the year 2011-2012. . Two key sectors that will be of interest to Canada are infrastructure, and Mutual Funds. Defence and commodities…
India will be world’s No. 1 economy by 2050 : CITI Financial
Citi Financial has released a report that project the largest economies of the world in 2050. It is an interesting list with India leading the way(not surprising) with no European…
Canada’s Economic [Distr]Action Plan
Canada's Economic Action Plan
How The Anti-Fluoride Craze Explains Sarah Palin
Tom Flanagan is upset that Calgary’s city council has decided to end fluoride treatment of Calgary’s water supply. This is, as Flanagan correctly points out, against all evidence about the…
What’s Up Doc?
FYI, my apologies for the dearth of postings on DS for the last while. Apart from a pretty quiet Canadian political scene, I haven’t had much spare time of late…
Stephen Harper supports democratic protests?
Stephen Harper is a champion of the right to protest, as long as it doesn't include violence and as long as it doesn't occur in his Canada. He has on…
Canada should push for democracy in Burma
For the first time in the forum’s history, members of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) discussed the advancement of democracy in Burma today, following the tabling of a proposed…
Purchasing Fighter Jets, Yes. F-35s, Maybe.
The prospective purchase of 65 F-35 fighter aircraft for the Canadian Forces has become, perhaps unsurprisingly, a political football. What is little in evidence, however, is discussion of the role…
Purchasing Fighter Jets, Yes. F-35s, Maybe.
The prospective purchase of 65 F-35 fighter aircraft for the Canadian Forces has become, perhaps unsurprisingly, a political football. What is little in evidence, however, is discussion of the role…
Purchasing Fighter Jets, Yes. F-35s, Maybe.
The prospective purchase of 65 F-35 fighter aircraft for the Canadian Forces has become, perhaps unsurprisingly, a political football. What is little in evidence, however, is discussion of the role…
Purchasing Fighter Jets, Yes. F-35s, Maybe.
The prospective purchase of 65 F-35 fighter aircraft for the Canadian Forces has become, perhaps unsurprisingly, a political football. What is little in evidence, however, is discussion of the role…
Dalton McGuinty greetings for Thai Pongal festival
Premier’s Statement Thai Pongal NEWS January 14, 2011 Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty released this statement marking the Thai Pongal festival. “On behalf of the Government of Ontario I wish to…
Canada and Burma: 2010 Highlights
2010 was spectacular with the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, but a disaster with the flawed election and nature’s havoc with Giri. We will continue to pursue peaceful means…
The Wee Shuffle
Today’s Cabinet Shuffle, necessitated by the retirement of Jim Prentice to move on to a job at CIBC, was as minor as it could have been. A replacement had to…
The Wee Shuffle
Today's Cabinet Shuffle, necessitated by the retirement of Jim Prentice to move on to a job at CIBC, was as minor as it could have been. A replacement had to…
The Wee Shuffle
Today's Cabinet Shuffle, necessitated by the retirement of Jim Prentice to move on to a job at CIBC, was as minor as it could have been. A replacement had to…
The Wee Shuffle
Today’s Cabinet Shuffle, necessitated by the retirement of Jim Prentice to move on to a job at CIBC, was as minor as it could have been. A replacement had to…