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On Climate, Does Trudeau’s Canada Play Hero or Villain?
On Climate, Does Trudeau’s Canada Play Hero or Villain? The Tyee asked global experts, and got some surprising answers. How does Canada rate in fighting climate change? Better than most countries, especially ones where fossil fuels drive politics. Terribly for the world, because if every country copied Canada, that would ensure climate catastrophe. That’s the […]
Morneau is Flying Blind
Morneau is Flying Blind The Trudeau Government continues to resist calls for an overhaul of its complex tax regime. Yet Bill Morneau, Canada’s Minister of Finance, who was in town this week to address the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, wouldn’t name a single non-accountant that he knew who understands tax code. Pressed by local media, […]
Judy Wilson’s Message for Canadians: ‘The Land Defenders Are Doing This for Everybody’
Judy Wilson’s Message for Canadians: ‘The Land Defenders Are Doing This for Everybody’ RCMP raids in Wet’suwet’en territory can’t bring justice, reconciliation or a better future, Neskonlith chief says. Chief Judy Wilson: ‘We have to change to ensure that our young people have a future. That’s what the Indigenous land defenders are talking about when […]
Ottawa, Yemen and Guardian
Ottawa, Yemen and Guardian One has to admire the Canadian government’s manipulation of the media regarding its relationship with Saudi Arabia. Despite being partners with the Kingdom’s international crimes, the Liberals have managed to convince some gullible folks they are challenging Riyadh’s rights abuses. By downplaying Ottawa’s support for violence in Yemen while amplifying Saudi reaction to an innocuous […]
Questions Remain As Shifting Narrative, Conflicting Testimony Indicates Cover Up in Quebec Terror Incident
Questions Remain As Shifting Narrative, Conflicting Testimony Indicates Cover Up in Quebec Terror Incident Witness statements and reports which conflict with the Canadian government’s account of what occurred during the tragic January 29th, 2017 Quebec terror attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City raise questions about what actually happened the night of the […]
In September, Did the Liberals Out-Harper the Conservatives?
In September, Did the Liberals Out-Harper the Conservatives? On climate, foreign workers, and unions, Trudeau government moves this month have rankled progressives. At home recently, the Trudeau government’s actions have left many progressive Canadians feeling frustrated and misled. Photo by Chris Wattie, Reuters Media Express. The key players in Stephen Harper’s government would have been high-fiving […]
Wayne Smith, Head Of Statistics Canada, Quits On Point Of Principle
Wayne Smith, Head Of Statistics Canada, Quits On Point Of Principle OTTAWA — Statistics Canada chief Wayne Smith has resigned, saying the independence of his agency is compromised by new information-technology arrangements. It marks the second time in just over six years that a chief statistician has quit over a point of principle. In an […]
Interest on Gold Is the New Tempest in a Teapot
Interest on Gold Is the New Tempest in a Teapot Accustomed to Speculation Zero Hedge published an article on Canadian Bullion Services (CBS) last week. Other sites ran similar articles. The common thread through these articles, and in the user comments section, is that CBS is committing criminal fraud. Or, if not, then it’s a conspiracy by […]
Liberal fiscal plans less transparent than under Harper, Kevin Page says
Liberal fiscal plans less transparent than under Harper, Kevin Page says Kevin Page, Canada’s former parliamentary budget officer, says the Liberal government is even less transparent on fiscal matters than their Conservative predecessors. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) Listen 9:40 Canada’s former parliamentary budget officer says the Liberal government is even less transparent on fiscal matters than the Conservative […]
New mortgage rule might ‘temper’ hot markets, but not for long
New mortgage rule might ‘temper’ hot markets, but not for long Starting Feb. 15, mortgage insurers require 10% down payment on portion of mortgages above $500K Vancouver and Toronto saw real estate prices, particularly for detached and semi-detached home, continue to rise last year. Most other markets saw only modest increases, or even decreases in […]
Alberta’s Oil Companies Warn Government On Taxes
Alberta’s Oil Companies Warn Government On Taxes Big oil is taking no chances with the outcome of Alberta’s royalty review currently underway. In 2007, the industry was surprised when royalties were jacked up despite dozens of corporate presentations to the royalty review panel warning of the fragility of investment economics and the damage increased royalties […]
Canadian Supreme Court’s top judge dismisses activist label
Canadian Supreme Court’s top judge dismisses activist label CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin brushed off criticism on Thursday that her court, which has clashed with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, has been too activist. McLachlin, the court’s longest-serving chief justice, has presided over numerous decisions that reversed Parliament’s decisions, and […]
Stephen Harper, Serial Abuser of Power: More Evidence
Stephen Harper, Serial Abuser of Power: More Evidence Canada’s most ethically corrupt government? You be the judge. Second of two. The previously published first half of this omnibus of Stephen Harper’s sins listed 31 instances of laws broken and ethics pummeled. Some happened during elections. Others were in relentless service of policing and polishing the Harper “brand.” […]
Stephen Harper, Serial Abuser of Power: The Evidence
Stephen Harper, Serial Abuser of Power: The Evidence An omnibus of sins, topping 50. Tell us ones we’ve missed, we’ll add to the PM’s rap sheet. Stephen Harper and his Conservatives have racked up dozens of serious abuses of power since forming government in 2006. From scams to smears, monkey-wrenching opponents to intimidating public servants […]
Canada’s economy isn’t in recession, despite report, Joe Oliver says
Canada’s economy isn’t in recession, despite report, Joe Oliver says Private sector economists warn of possibility of recession this year Despite an economy that’s shrunk every month for which we have data this year, the federal finance minister says Canada is not in a recession and is poised for growth later in 2015. At an event […]
