On maturing processes
Let's take a look at a couple of final issues from #vancon2011, starting with the series of machinations around resolutions ruling out merger or non-compete agreements with the Liberals.As I…
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Underestimated
Others have already noted how refreshing it is to have an Official Opposition which is willing to take a stand on issues of substance. But it's also worth highlighting another…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Paul Wells is pleased to have received some response about how the Cons claim to be saving money. But it's worth taking a…
Riding the wave
A couple of weeks ago, I pointed out that the NDP's level of Canada-wide support is in line with other parties who have been seen as national contenders for government,…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Adam Radwanski points out how Stephen Harper's continuing Senate embarrassment figures to play into the NDP's hands:If Mr. Harper was looking to signal once…
Harper’s plans for the Senate will create a showdown against the provinces.
Senate showdown looms - thestar.comOn one side, there will be the Conservative government. On the other side will be the opposition parties (or, at least the NDP) and the provinces…
Guest Blog: Micah Goldberg on Senate Reform
In America, the Book, Samantha Bee half-jokingly wrote that Canadians were too polite to cause a fuss over our redundant Senate. Seemingly, the times have changed. Senate reform has recently…
New Davenport NDP MP Andrew Cash fighting for justice for Toronto business owners affected by the G20
Ottawa agrees to review G20 claims from Toronto business owners - thestar.comExcerpt:NDP MP Andrew Cash (Davenport) accused the government of trying to bury businesses in paperwork hoping they will “just…
On institutionalization
Following up on my earlier post, there was one massive piece of news from #vancon2011 on the capacity development front in the unveiling of the Broadbent Institute. But while it's…
On training opportunities
Naturally, there's plenty to catch up on from #vancon2011 - but before I get into the news from the convention, let's note one relatively surprising omission from the agenda for…
Party officials with newspaper columns
Quite a read, Brian Topp's just in from Vancouver item in the Globe on Monday. I expected him to tell us more, given this opening: The New Democratic Party met…
Boy, do I feel stoopid!
This popped into my Inbox this morning. I thought it was a recruitment drive for the NDP… I was going to send back a note asking them to cease the…
The NDP will stay socialist, for now
After their Sunday convention, the NDP exposed, perhaps unwillingly, some deep identity rifts within the party over the use of the word socialism. For now, the party will keep the…
MIA: Federal NDP Constitution
A number of times this year I’ve gone looking for the federal NDP constitution on-line, with no success. During or before the last federal election the party pulled the constitution…
Piracy, Anyone?
What's in a name? Very little. Look at my own British Columbia. Our province is governed by the Liberal Party of British Columbia. Only there's nothing remotely "liberal" about it.…
Bangladesh Surpasses Solar Energy Goal of One Million Homes, Sets New Target
I’ve declared today to be “Good News Friday” on 350orbust. It doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of bad news out there, but today we’re going to focus on some…
Who Let the Crazies Out?
That's not just in reference to the Vancouver riots, either, though those who took part in those riots - especially this couple - deserve the label of "crazy" in some…
Layton swears allegiance to Marx, vows to crush capitalism: just kidding…
I think before any journalist sits down in front of their computer to write something, they must ask themselves the following question: will what I am about to write constructively…
Parliament In Review: June 14, 2011
With the debate over Libya taking up the time for debate, yesterday didn't see quite as much of a range of issues discussed as some previous days. However, there's still…
On timelines
August 2009: The NDP's federal convention in Halifax votes to have the party's executive draft a new preamble to the NDP's constitution.May 2011: The NDP achieves unprecedented success in Canada's…