Latest Ipsos-Reid Poll Shows NDP Rising At The Expense of The Liberals
Ipsos Reid just released new federal poll numbers. Their latest poll was conducted between Oct. 25 and 28, 2013. Their previous poll covered Oct. 16 to 20, 2013. Here is…
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Latest Ipsos-Reid Poll Shows NDP Rising At The Expense of The Liberals
Ipsos Reid just released new federal poll numbers.Their latest poll was conducted between Oct. 25 and 28, 2013. Their previous poll covered Oct. 16 to 20, 2013.Here is a comparison…
Some NDP hypocrisy on oil pipelines
I want to remark on an online/social media phenomenon I’ve seen, (mostly on Twitter) the past couple of days, where NDP activists, particularly ones who are active in the Toronto…
Disillusioned by Tory hard line, one union’s ad campaign suggests tilt toward Wildrose
“The Alberta Way,” a hard-hitting 30-second TV spot from the province’s largest union, attacks the Redford Government’s broken promises and hard-right policies. It will go into heavy rotation on Monday.…
A (re-)Introduction
We live in interesting, but not unprecedented political times. Darth Harper, the Controller-in-Chief, has done an admiral job of keeping things quiet, but the fruits of his autocratic nature are…
On core products
It may not come as much surprise that I thoroughly disagree with Murray Mandryk’s paean to corporate protection agreements. But his take on the CETA does signal one point worth…
Thomas Mulcair speaks to the CUPE 50th Anniversary National Convention
http://new.livestream.com/cupescfp/convention-2013/videos/32856759
Thomas Mulcair speaks to the CUPE 50th Anniversary National Convention
http://new.livestream.com/cupescfp/convention-2013/videos/32856759
Thomas Mulcair speaks to the CUPE 50th Anniversary National Convention
http://new.livestream.com/cupescfp/convention-2013/videos/32856759
Thomas Mulcair speaks to the CUPE 50th Anniversary National Convention
http://new.livestream.com/cupescfp/convention-2013/videos/32856759
What would Jack Layton say about Linda McQuaig’s push for a two-person debate?
Four federal by-elections have been called for Nov. 25th, including in Toronto Centre. While a new poll shows the Liberals comfortably ahead, I think it’s going to be a real…
Cell phone packages and cable bills: Is this the real middle class agenda?
The Harper government won’t deliver its speech from the throne until Wednesday, but the theme has been telegraphed for months, and much of the contents well-leaked over the past week.…
Leading the evidence
Paul MacLeod’s post-mortem of Nova Scotia’s election campaign is well worth a read. But following up on Kevin Milligan’s astute point, I’ll point out how one of the main factors…
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Andrew Coyne sees the disproportionate influence wielded by the representatives elected by a minority of voters in Canada and the U.S. as evidence…
American and Canadian Politics – A brief comparison and lay of the land
Here is a rough translation of Canadian political culture for Americans and others who may be unfamiliar with the political landscape of the second largest country on earth, the holder…
Not So Special, After All?
Unemployed Doctors? 1 in 6 New Specialists Can’t Find Work, Study Says CP | By Helen Branswell, The Canadian PressPosted: 10/10/2013 12:01 am EDT | Updated: 10/10/2013 10:01 am EDT…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Nadir Khan interviews Linda McQuaig about her choice to run for the NDP in Toronto Centre – and confirms that McQuaig’s commitment…
This is Not the Saskatchewan NDP’s Official Position
I have the following opinion piece in the latest (September 2013) edition of The Commonwealth, accompanied by this disclaimer: “The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – Thomas Walkom sees Stephen Harper’s approval of dove hunting as an ideal metaphor for the gratuitous violence of his government: The wildlife service…