Progressive, pro-family, pro-growth
A good parental leave system makes children more affordable, and improves gender equity in the labour force and at home. In Quebec, parental leave innovations include time reserved solely for…
NDP
On open questions
I’ve previously criticized the attempts of outside commentators to push Thomas Mulcair out the door as NDP leader. By the same token, though, I’ll note that it’s equally inappropriate to…
On definitions
The post-mortems on the NDP’s federal election campaign continue to roll in. And it’s particularly a plus to see that there will be a systematic effort within the party itself…
Just Not Ready, Civil Rights Edition
So let’s get this straight: Ralph Goodale’s plan to address the unconstitutional civil rights intrusions imposed under Bill C-51 (which his party waved through in the face of widespread opposition)…
We’re All Neoliberals Now. Let’s Change That.
One thing that struck home during our extended election campaign was how our mainstream political parties have become deeply invested in neoliberalism. While it has several descriptions, reflective of its…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Lana Payne surveys some of the glaring warning signs about the Trans-Pacific Partnership for anybody who thinks a government’s job is to…
Day Two of the The Rebel Media E-FLAP
Well, The Rebel Media doesn’t disappoint. It is now my second day of E-FLAP, Ezra Fabrication, Lies and Propaganda (E-FLAP) and we already have two more additions to the catalog.…
The NDP—back to social democracy
Rather like the British Labour Party under Tony Blair, the NDP made a play for the political centre. The Liberals, led by the dangerous to underestimate Justin Trudeau, have now…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Amy Goodman interviews Joseph Stiglitz about the corporate abuses the Trans-Pacific Partnership will allow to take priority over the public interest. And…
The Social Democratic opportunity.
New Democratic Party members have a rare opportunity over the next four years to create a political party for Canada’s future. They are uniquely based to change the NDP into…
Orange Crash ( #ndp #cdnpoli )
Unadulterated arrogance was the reason for the NDP election loss - and it`s on full display in this article. They point to everyone else but themselves for their loss.Craig Scott,…
Orange Crash ( #ndp #cdnpoli )
Unadulterated arrogance was the reason for the NDP election loss – and it`s on full display in this article. They point to everyone else but themselves for their loss. Craig…
Orange Crash ( #ndp #cdnpoli )
Unadulterated arrogance was the reason for the NDP election loss – and it`s on full display in this article. They point to everyone else but themselves for their loss. Craig…
Orange Crash ( #ndp #cdnpoli )
Unadulterated arrogance was the reason for the NDP election loss - and it`s on full display in this article. They point to everyone else but themselves for their loss.Craig Scott,…
On missed opportunities
As mentioned here, I’ll be adding over the next little while to an already-substantial set of views on the NDP’s choices which led to last week’s federal election results. But…
Thomas Mulcair is Only a Symptom of a Much Bigger Problem for the NDP
"The party got off to a bad start with its election promise to balance the budget without raising taxes. That promise, difficult to honour during a period of general economic…
Thomas Mulcair is Only a Symptom of a Much Bigger Problem for the NDP
“The party got off to a bad start with its election promise to balance the budget without raising taxes. That promise, difficult to honour during a period of general economic…
Thomas Mulcair is Only a Symptom of a Much Bigger Problem for the NDP
“The party got off to a bad start with its election promise to balance the budget without raising taxes. That promise, difficult to honour during a period of general economic…
Thomas Mulcair is Only a Symptom of a Much Bigger Problem for the NDP
"The party got off to a bad start with its election promise to balance the budget without raising taxes. That promise, difficult to honour during a period of general economic…