5 reasons I support the coalition
1. It’s what parliament is about: parties working together. 2. All involved parties are making concessions to make it work. … Continue reading 5 reasons I support the coalition
Category: Politics
Apple, Google, Opposing Prop. 8
In a move uncommon with the two companies, Apple and Google are openly opposing California’s Proposition 8, which aims to … Continue reading Apple, Google, Opposing Prop. 8
Albertans have spoken
“Albertans have spoken” Those are the words Ed Stelmach, Alberta’s premier said after his party won 73 of the available … Continue reading Albertans have spoken
NDP to decrease tuition
While riding transit to work this morning, I saw an ad for the local NDP candidates running in the upcoming … Continue reading NDP to decrease tuition
2007 Conservative Tax Plan
The Canadian government issued $60 billion in tax relief this week. Here’s a brief breakdown. * GST cut one percentage … Continue reading 2007 Conservative Tax Plan
Muslim women should unveil faces to vote
This past summer, changes to Canada’s Elections Act make it required for everyone who votes to produce photo ID. As … Continue reading Muslim women should unveil faces to vote
Lowering the federal voting age
What do you think the Canadian parliament would look like if 16- and 17-year-olds could vote in federal elections? Continue reading Lowering the federal voting age
The Price of Democracy
Thanks to a post over at Lethbridgiana, I was reminded of two pieces of information related to the recent announcement … Continue reading The Price of Democracy
Canadian Values
The Canadian prime minister stated the following during a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan: Reconstruction is reducing poverty; millions … Continue reading Canadian Values
Can’t Communicate
Earlier this week, the prime minister of Canada replaced his communications director. Actually, this is the fourth one he’s had … Continue reading Can’t Communicate