MPs must speak freely on what are valid concerns (http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/letters/story.html?id=7bafc51f-1548-4c96-ba64-e516c14b2844) Ottawa Citizen, Jun 18 ’08 Re: M.P. Pierre Poilievre’s comments. “…demanding greater financial accountability from band councils.” Comment: The real problem is “we” should let aboriginal peoples govern themselves and … Continue reading →
Canwest, Jun 17 ‘08 (http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=2156f3a5-9402-4032-9f1e-e08390cd1036) Fallen soldier buried in Ottawa (http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=2156f3a5-9402-4032-9f1e-e08390cd1036) “Snyder was the 85th Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan since 2002” www.theglobeandmail.com, Jun 17 ‘08 Ottawa to hunt for answers in Taliban jailbreak “…Minister asks why Canadian … Continue reading →
I was invited to blog at Western Standard’s “Shotgun Blog” which has a lot of libertarian content. This is today’s post (http://westernstandard.blogs.com/shotgun/2008/06/uks-david-davis.html). U.K.’s David Davis: Assault on Freedoms "Must be Stopped" In the last few days, there were several events … Continue reading →
Ottawa Citizen: Conservative Party Activist Renounces Secret Copyright Deal “As a former worker and member of a Riding Board of Directors for the Conservative Party, I feel have to apologize to all Canadians. “The new secret copyright deal clearly shows … Continue reading →
Health-care reforms bring Alberta closer to European model (http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/opinion/story.html?id=abd353b5-f1ea-4d3b-9990-2787d2503e5e&p=1) “Last month, Alberta’s Minister of Health announced the creation of the Alberta Health Services Board, which is to replace the existing system of regional health authorities. Centralization is good? Whatever… … Continue reading →
U.S. ambassador marks NORAD anniversary in Manitoba capital (http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hqxfstZTUHtrq0ynu_mBYY-BV_Ag) “…ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defence Command. “Wilkins says the program is a symbol of the special partnership between Canada and the United States. … Continue reading →
Bylaw could mean end of local shooting ranges in Toronto (http://insidetoronto.ca/News/Scarborough/article/48732) “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous, the fact that he is blaming the most law-abiding segment of Canadian society for the violence on the streets of Toronto – absolutely ridiculous,” … Continue reading →
Canada serious about environment, Harper tells skeptical Europe “Baird said the Canadian government actions include regulating big polluters, a hydrogen initiative in B.C., encouragement of carbon capture and storage efforts, an electricity grid between Ontario and Manitoba and support for … Continue reading →
Provinces angry over drug rules “Provinces are lashing back at proposed federal regulations that would extend the patent life of a number of popular medications and postpone the introduction of generic copies…” Challenge to B.C.’s Carbon Tax (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080527.wdiscusscarbon0527/BNStory/National/home?cid=al_gam_mostview) “B.C. is … Continue reading →
I want to congratulate the new Libertarian Party of Canada leader, Dennis Young of Calgary, Alberta, on his win at the convention in Edmonton. I’ve included some links below that give details on the results of the leadership battle between … Continue reading →