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The former Attorney General, Geoff Plant has a blog! He has some advice today For Mr. Von DingDong(en). Dear John, (I know, Lol, that’s been done before, but bear with…
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The new capitalism—reward without risk
Royal Dutch Shell chief executive Peter Voser earned more than $15-million in pay and bonuses in 2011, more than double his remuneration for 2010. Last year also saw Shell increase…
On International Women’s Day, A Focus on Canada’s Gender Deficit
As the world celebrates women’s achievements, Naomi Klein (pictured) stands out among the many gifts Canada has given to the world. Her work and passion around globalization, capitalism, human rights…
On International Women’s Day, A Focus on Canada’s Gender Deficit
As the world celebrates women’s achievements, Naomi Klein stands out among the many gifts Canada has given to the world. Her work and passion around globalization, capitalism, human rights and,…
What is Capitalism?
The late, great Ernest Mandel who was banned from entering the US for much of his life, wrote what is probably the very best introduction to Marx’s Capital ever written.…
Exploring Economics
Food for thought … he economists’ tragedy: The ambition to create the ultimate model results in a theory of human behaviour which cannot hold unless the humans populating the model…
Artist Profile: Interview with Michael D’Antuono – Artist challenges government’s monetary redistribution, and more
Michael D’Antuono’s work is striking. His background as an illustrator sets a foundation for a remarkable oil painting style – deep shadows all set among poignant messages. After years of…
Occupy Ottawa re-occupies Confederation Park to warm hearts against cold capitalism
It was a different kind of protest today as Occupy Ottawa activists defiantly returned to Confederation Park for the movement’s first “Warm Up Your Heart Against Cold Capitalism” event. The…
Apple’s $98 Billion Is Blood Money
There’s a lot of hand-waving around Apple’s use of sweat shop labour in China. Apple CEO Tim Cook is offended and outraged by the mere suggestion that Apple engages in…
In the Wake of the Crisis: Bully Capitalism
A shorter version of this article appears today at Economy Lab, the Globe and Mail’s on-line business feature. Capitalism has entered an ugly new era, one that may work well…
A Choking on my Coffee Moment With Laughter
I have to learn to not read funny, ironic things in the news while sipping my coffee or anything else for that matter. It appears that (quelle surprise) the Greek…
Caterpillar Won Because Nobody Fought Hard Enough
It doesn’t have to be this way. We built this country, this economy and this world. We don’t have to mourn the loss of more jobs, this time sent to…
“Let Me Be Perfectly Clear…”
Our Canada is gone. Harper made that perfectly clear this morning in Davos, Switzerland. Sweeping changes to Old Age Pensions. Privatisation of science and innovation. Deregulation. MacKay signed off our…
See How Austerity Will Really Pay Off Canadians in the Long Run
Step right up, boys ‘n’ girls, see what you’re forced to sacrifice for! Tell me again how these mega-low corporate tax cuts and austerity for the rest of us is…
Stephen Harper’s Horrible Day at Davos
It was without a doubt the most grotesque spectacle the Davos Cozy Capitalist Club had ever seen. As they sat there in their silk leather pajamas watching Stephen Harper pose…
The Capitalist Pig and the Occupy Movement
Golly. It looks like that fancy pajama party in Davos, has considered the state of the capitalist pig, and found its condition rather alarming. For decades, this ritzy Swiss resort…
Capital Gains Tax Arguments
Well, south of the border Mitt Romney released his tax records. Death and Taxes Guess what, everybody is discussing whether or not capital gains taxes should be at a higher…
Capital Gains Tax Arguments
Well, south of the border Mitt Romney released his tax records. Death and Taxes Guess what, everybody is discussing whether or not capital gains taxes should be at a higher…
Capital Gains Tax Arguments
Well, south of the border Mitt Romney released his tax records. Death and Taxes Guess what, everybody is discussing whether or not capital gains taxes should be at a higher…
Capital Gains Tax Arguments
Well, south of the border Mitt Romney released his tax records. Death and Taxes Guess what, everybody is discussing whether or not capital gains taxes should be at a higher…