Victorians facing soaring bills could have power rationed (www.heraldsun.com.au, August 10, 2010) “VICTORIANS hit with soaring electricity bills could have their power rationed under a smart meter plan. “Some companies want to “choke” or restrict amounts delivered to homes to … Continue reading →
New ‘Serious Offence’ Language Includes Marijuana (Students For Sensible Drug Policy, www.cannabisculture.com, August 8, 2010) “The ‘Regulations Prescribing Certain Offences to be Serious Offences’ came into effect July 13, 2010, and was publically enacted by the Federal Government early in … Continue reading →
Acquisition Enhances GE Global Smart Grid Software Solutions (http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2010/02/c7799.html) (www.newswire.ca, August 2, 2010) “GE (NYSE: GE) made a major step forward with its worldwide commitment to improve the ways we make, move and consume electricity with the acquisition of SNC-Lavalin’s … Continue reading →
The reviews are in – and they are not kind to Tony Clement (www.theglobeandmail.com, July 28, 2010) Census: Should it be mandatory? (www.cbc.ca, July 27, 2010) Industry Minister Tony Clement has taken the position that the long form census should … Continue reading →
www.timescolonist.com, June 18, 2009: Police should be allowed to do random breath tests for drunk driving: MPs “A parliamentary committee has recommended that police officers be given the power to conduct random roadside breath tests on drivers, a change that … Continue reading →
Kevin Annett & The Truth Commission – www.hiddenfromhistory.org “…This documentary reveals Canada’s darkest secret – the deliberate extermination of indigenous (Native American) peoples and the theft of their land under the guise of religion. This never before told history as … Continue reading →
Ongoing challenges faced by refugees coming to Canada (http://www.salvationarmy.ca:80/2008/04/04/coming-to-canada-refugee-rights-day/) If we could remove the barriers to employment and business opportunities that Canadians and immigrants face, and move to a fees-for-service system rather than a society based around taxation-provided services, then … Continue reading →
Value for value: Please support my efforts. Reference: Legislative Assembly of Ontario Status of Legislation has a complete list Bill 52, Education Amendment Act (Learning to Age 18), 2006 Received Royal Assent Dec 20, 2006 “An Act to amend the … Continue reading →
Protest as Harassment: U.K. Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill www.monbiot.com, Feb 22 ’05 The religious incitement law has become a marvellous distraction from the greater dangers in the bill…. Add these measures to those enshrined in the 1986 Public … Continue reading →
Note as of 2014: I wouldn’t use the term “capitalism” now in a positive sense, because I have to explain the specific meaning each time. What I meant was “free enterprise,” and that’s not what we live under. “Capitalism” and … Continue reading →