Alan Kurdi’s Family Begins New Life as Refugees in Canada
TUE, DEC 29The Syrian family became symbols of the refugee crisis after photos of the family's boy, who washed up dead, on a Turkish beach, sparked international outrage. NBCThis is…
Justin Trudeau
New column day
Here, expanding on this post about Brad Wall's sad attempt to beg Justin Trudeau for federal money to make up for his own mismanagement. For further reading...- Once again, Wall's…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Matthew Yglesias writes that The Big Short and other stories focused on the financial aspects of the 2008 economic meltdown miss by far…
The New Canada and the Two Justins
As I try to remember all the things that happened in this wild and crazy year that was both our nightmare and our salvation, two things keep jumping out at…
On selective equalization
So apparently some unspecified event in federal politics this fall has caused Brad Wall to start demanding money from Ottawa which he'd never have considered seeking before. Now if only…
On failed diversions
Not surprisingly given my previous comments on the Libs' electoral reform promise, it's a plus that they're sticking with it rather than giving in to any demand for a referendum.…
How Low Will the Cons Go to Smear Justin Trudeau?
Let it not be said that the Cons will stop at anything to try to bring down Justin Trudeau.Or that Trudeau isn't driving the Cons CRAAAAZY.For there was Stephen Harper's…
Celebrating a Trudeau Christmas in the New Canada
It's Christmas Day, and although it's a bit gloomy out there because it won't be a white Christmas in the place where I live.It seems to me that the lights…
New column day
Here, on how the kindness and compassion underlying our welcoming of Syrian refugees deserves a far larger place in a wide range of public policy decisions.For further reading...- Zack Beauchamp…
Christmas in Wildrose Country: That noise on the roof may not be Santa Claus! It could be the UN, here to steal your turnips!
ILLUSTRATIONS: Will Santa have to come armed and armoured like this to be safe on Alberta rooftops in case the province’s loony right mistakes him for a UN trooper bent…
2015 was a great year for Progressive Politics in Alberta
It was an exciting year to be a progressive in Alberta. May 5, 2015 marked the first time since the 1930s that a conservative party did not win a provincial…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Ronald Inglehart discusses the political roots of inequality - and the likelihood that the forces that have allowed it to fester for decades will…
Remembering Harperland’s Last Nightmare Before Christmas
As you know I have been having a bit of trouble getting into the spirit of the season.It has been dark and gloomy and foggy where I live, and so…
Santa’s gift to Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau has already received his Christmas gift from the Santa. Now he should be generous to his fellow Canadians. Accepting refugees from Syria is a good start. We are…
Santa’s gift to Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau has already received his Christmas gift from the Santa. Now he should be generous to his fellow Canadians. Accepting refugees from Syria is a good start. We are…
The New Canada and the Evil Darkness of the Cons
It hasn't yet snowed in the place where I live, and I'm having a hard time believing it's almost Christmas.Although goodness knows Justin Trudeau is doing his best to get…
A Picture of Victory
Last week the eyes of the world again turned towards Canada’s new government, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Pictures circled the globe, showing him on hand to personally greet Syrian…
The Incredible Nerve of the Con Clown Lisa Raitt
As we all know from the moment Justin Trudeau was sworn in, the Con media has been claiming that he is breaking one promise after another.And nobody has been screaming…