Saturday At The Movies
Just in time for Easter: Hallelujah Corporations:
politics
On unnecessarily codifying specific freedoms such as the freedom of religion
Should there be explicit protection for the freedom of religion in the founding documents of society? This question may at first seem to be an obvious ‘yes’ since almost everyone…
The Conservative Coalition
I haven’t bothered to double check this little amusing fact, because I have no reason to assume it’s incorrect. There is only one federal party in Canada that calls for…
What hockey season?
Go Blue Jays!!!!!! Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
My Three Things for Calgary
Nenshi and the City of Calgary, over the last year, have pushed a very central theme on how we can make Calgary a better place. It’s simple. If we do…
Backwards, Not Forwards
In October 2003, the Canadian Alliance (under Stephen Harper) and the Progressive Conservative Party (under Peter MacKay) announced that their respective parties would merge to form a new party —…
Refugee Rights Day and Bill C-31
April 4th was Refugee Rights Day. Most of us probably didn’t notice that, but its worth looking into what is going on right now with regards to changes to Canada’s…
Outtakes from the NDP Leadership Convention
The Krellant Evening News brings you the deleted scenes from our special report on the NDP Leadership Convention. Every wondered about the NDP’s position on the weaponization of space, or…
Alberta’s next cabinet: Bigots and Theocrats?
After Naheed Nenshi became mayor of Calgary and Alison Redford won the Progressive Conservative leadership race, becoming Alberta’s first female premier, I thought things were turning around for my homeland.…
Jerk of the Week Award Goes to James Moore
So, maybe Justin Trudeau was listening when I tweeted him this week, asking him when we could expect his hunger strike. Or maybe he read my recent post about Katimavik.…
Mulcair ain’t much different from Harper
The NDP are proving that they are cut from the same cloth as the Conservatives this week… or at least that Mulcair is. Peter Julian’s actions in the house, while…
This Does ^NOT Pertain to #RoboCon
Because hyperlinks are still legal in Canada, I can provide you with the following hyperlinks, and I’ll let your fertile minds go to work on what will remain unsaid. It’s…
Lies and deceit…
…. have become the signature of the current Conservative government. And this is a sad thing to say. Brian Stewart penned a good piece today on how the current government…
Canada Lacks Political Immune System – #RoboCon
If you think of Canada’s democracy as a living organism, right now we’re suffering from cancer. RoboCon is a growing problem, and the electoral fraud will multiply further as punishments…
Joe Fresh & Loblaws: Perpetuating the Early Marginalization of Women
Not so long ago, my friend Becca was shopping at her local Loblaws store (Real Canadian Superstore, for those of us who live in the West.) Like many people I…
Canada 2012 Federal Budget – The Top 3 Sexiest, Most Angering Things in a Boring Document
So, many MANY people checked out my recent post on my initial reaction to the Canadian Federal budget, and the unfair and unwarranted cut to a treasured program: Katimavik. Having…
Scotiabank thinks they can handle mortgage risks
In a speech to shareholders, Scotiabank head Rick Waugh said, “It’s up to the banks themselves – not government or regulators – to manage our risks and advise our customers…
Finally! Justin Get’s Some Good Press
After the swearing in parliament one would just think it would be a slip of the mouth and only end up being a bad day for Justin. Then came along…
Canada’s Chinese Influence
Canada was built in large part due to the efforts of Chinese immigrants. Canadians were cruel in their treatment of these immigrants, preventing whole Chinese families from immigrating here in…