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The separatist discourse may not be a serious theme in Quebec politics for at least the next four years after the defeat of the PQ in the last election. The... more
April 16, 2014
Traditionally, political campaigns have sought out endorsements from the big leagues and this is meant to persuade voters into favouring their campaign. But... more
April 16, 2014
Very few urban Canadians or southern Canadians have travelled to and spent time on the "Rez", as First Nations reserves are sometimes affectionately nicknamed... more
By
Jan
Triska
April 15, 2014
Dear Lillian:
When your mother was the age you are now, she deeply changed my world view by wrapping her little arms around my neck and calling me "Daddy." ... more
April 15, 2014
The tipping point for cities likely went unnoticed. It could have been a baby born in a large hospital in Lagos. It might have been a Chinese farmer moving to... more
April 13, 2014
Jim Collins undoubtedly said it best when he discussed the entrepreneurial mindset needing to be pervasive throughout all hierarchal levels of a... more
By
Ian
Graham
April 13, 2014
Note that our mayor will run again. After all, he's brought such light and delights to our city. Look again. Another sinkhole. Just last week I cheerfully... more
By
Maureen
Korp
April 13, 2014
Even at my age, I simply had to do something about this undemocratic government that rides roughshod over us Canadians, with 39% of the popular vote. So I... more
By
Qais
GHANEM
April 12, 2014
It was only a matter of time until the government got around to taking aim at the CBC. Yes it is being explained as a “belt tightening” exercise, and a good... more
April 11, 2014
Dear editor, hello readers!
This letter has an 'action item', then there is a story, and then at the end there is some musing about policy issues that are... more
April 11, 2014
This week, Industry Minister James Moore quietly tabled a new Digital Privacy Act in the Senate. The proposed legislation should safeguard Canadians’ privacy... more
By
Open
Media
April 10, 2014
A huge stunner from Harper’s former Communications Director Geoff Norquay today on CBC’s Power and Politics, suggesting that the Fair Elections Act is... more
April 9, 2014
We need to reboot the public square and the instruments of government. A compact, efficient city with a well-organized transportation system and a light... more
April 9, 2014
Canadians are getting used to the tactics of Mr. Harper's team-of-total-control. They are no longer surprised by the persistent practice of badmouthing the... more
By
Qais
GHANEM
April 9, 2014
Summary of Michael Chong’s Keynote Address, Debate on The Reform Act, C-559, Hart House, UofT, March 11, 2014
Mr. Chong thanks the MC for the introduction and... more
By
Liz
Couture
April 7, 2014