Have you noticed the “war on terror” isn’t over yet? Here is an announcement that the government is militarizing Canada and is going to use the reserves as a police force to contain “civilians” during different “scenarios”. I think they … Continue reading →
Norris Barens, Libertarian candidate for Vancouver Quadra posted the following comments here, which are very provocative. He makes an important distinction between individualism and collectivism, including ironic remarks that are bound to offend. I like his idea about how representatives … Continue reading →
The Toronto Star’s coverage of Chester Brown’s election bid: Campaigning artists enliven election (http://www.thestar.com/FederalElection/article/507465) A serious and successful graphic novelist, who has garnered international reviews and won countless awards, Brown is about to become a seriously unsuccessful politician. He’s running … Continue reading →
Position paper of B.C. Civil Liberties Association on Bill C-61 C-61 creates a regime of mandatory data retention that is unbalanced by judicial oversight…. …Bill C-61 creates overly broad protections for digital locks and prohibitions on the tools to open … Continue reading →
Canadian Press, 17th July 2008 – Premiers strike deal on energy efficiency but could not agree on emissions plan (http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5iTAUawl8hm4ccBoxQu4m1VF48bwg) Council of the Federation meeting: Alberta and Saskatchewan support “carbon capture” technology – sure, a really useful technology for storing … Continue reading →
Canwest, 24th June 2008 – Mandatory Body Fluid Samples Loom for Drivers Suspected of Being High From the National Post (http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=610807) “Drivers who get behind the wheel while high on drugs will face roadside testing and they could be ordered … Continue reading →
A Canadian’s comments on Canada (http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/021793.html) gives me a new perspective: “The first thing the English did when they decided they needed a railroad across Northern North America so they could get troops quickly to Hong Kong if necessary is … 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 →
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 →