New column day
Here, on the similarities between the federal political scene now and in the lead up to the 1988 federal election – and how the Liberals may soon face the NDP’s…
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Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Linda McQuaig discusses the radical difference between how Canadians want to see public resources used (based on the example set by governments elsewhere),…
NDP propose tough rules for importing Asian carp
On Oct. 1, New Democratic MP Brian Masse from Windsor, Ontario introduced a private member’s bill calling for tougher action and better coordination across Canadian governments in the fight against…
New column day
Here, on how leaders who stand up to hysterical calls to abandon peace and human rights in the name of fleeting threats tend to be vindicated by history – and…
Bizarre Conservative MP Paul Calandra’s Wikipedia Page Vandalized
Someone really pissed off has edited Paul Calandra’s Wikipedia page to reflect the Conservative MP’s bizarre obsession with Israel. The post Bizarre Conservative MP Paul Calandra’s Wikipedia Page Vandalized appeared…
The Amazing Race, Alberta Political Edition: can the Tories find their missing mojo?
Opposition party members prepare to run against the Progressive Conservative candidates, uncertain why they are being made to race with sacks on their feet while the Tories aren’t. Actual Alberta…
The best candidates aren’t necessarily the best candidates in important Edmonton-Whitemud by-election
Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith introduces her party’s Edmonton-Whitemud candidate, Tim, Grover, at a news conference in the riding yesterday. Below: NDP Candidate Dr. Bob Turner, Mr. Grover again, and former…
Doug Ford should drop out of the Toronto mayoral race – he is…
Doug Ford should drop out of the Toronto mayoral race – he is splitting the anti-John Tory vote. John Tory should drop out of the mayoral race because he is…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Linda McQuaig reminds us that while growing inequality may have different impacts on older workers as compared to younger ones, it arises…
I Am Hoping for NDP Voices in the NB Legislature to Help Families Advocate for An Adult Autism Care Facility
The picture above is from Conor’s 2nd Birthday on February 2, 1998. The next day we received his autism disorder diagnosis, described initially as Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified,…
Back Door Justice on a Friday Afternoon….
NDP forces Commons debate on murdered, missing indigenous women Conservative-controlled committee didn’t recommend public inquiry but NDP seized debate opportunity By Kady O’Malley, CBC News Posted: Sep 19, 2014 2:44…
The NDP Forces a Debate on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women
I couldn't have asked for a better sight to pick up my sagging spirits.In Stephen Harper's miserable Parliament, where democracy goes to die. Where there is all the time in…
I went to Controllin’ Steve’s Talking Point Dispensarium the other night…
…and a democratic Parliament broke out.
Conservative MPs Jumping Harper’s Sinking Ship
Conservative MPs are not ready to face what appears to be a guaranteed drubbing by the opposition during the 2015 federal election; they’re jumping Harper’s sinking ship. The post Conservative…
Today I Voted For My Autistic Son’s Future; Today I Voted NDP
Conor 18 1/2 with severe autism disorder, profound developmental delay, seizures, sensory issues and self aggressive behavior. Few, if any group home staff would be able or inclined to provide…
On redemocratization
Adrian Morrow reports on Andrea Horwath’s speech to the Ontario NDP’s provincial council. And there’s certainly plenty of reason for relative optimism about a message which both reflects a clear…
Saturday Morning Links
This and that for your weekend reading. – James Meek observes that decades of privatization in the UK have eliminated public control over housing and other essential services – and…
Stephen Harper and the Return of Parliament
After a long summer break Parliament returns on Monday, and all the political parties are revving up their engines. A splashy, campaign-style launch for the government's fall agenda, a surprise…
On advance notice
Between Joan Bryden’s report, Paul Wells’ interview and Murray Dobbin’s column among other coverage, there isn’t much room for doubt that the federal NDP’s economic focus – including a national…