The Liberals may not be planning to vote against the recent throne speech (or any specific legislation that comes out of it), but the foundation for Canada’s next general election is already being laid as the race for the Liberal leadership heats up. Sadly though, it looks like a lot of election dollars may be… Read more »

North Americans love progress, and the catchphrase ?continuous improvement? has crept into every part of life. Industry spends countless hours creating charts to track how much better their performance is getting, and even hospitals and schools form committees to talk about it. It’s behind every new and ?improved? version of the cars, makeup, and gadgets… Read more »

On November 4, cheers erupted around the world at news of Barack Obama’s election, and Canadians were among those cheering loudest. It’s not just the sense of hope that has risen with the election of the first black US president, breaking barriers and rekindling the promise held in the Declaration of Independence. It’s also the… Read more »

When Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his new cabinet this week, the naysayers were quick to be heard, and one of their main arguments surrounded the extra seats at the table. Indeed, it may seem like a curious decision in this economic climate for Harper to increase his cabinet by six members, from 32 to… Read more »

Just when we thought it was time for a reprieve from the foolishness of federal politics (at least until Parliament reconvenes), another gust of hot air blows our way. This time, It’s courtesy of former prime minister Jean Chrétien. Addressing an audience at the University of Western Ontario, where he was receiving an honorary degree,… Read more »

Love him or hate him, you’ve got to admit that Premier Danny Williams has a certain self-confidence; the apparent conviction that his means always justify the end because he’s standing up for the little guy (in this case, Newfoundland and Labrador). And when the Conservatives won another minority in this latest federal election, Williams was… Read more »

With less than a week to go before Canada’s general election, many voters are waiting for the knockout punch, a clear moment when the tide turns on a particular issue or comment, when a decisive indicator emerges out of the sludge of rhetoric. Unfortunately, that sludge is often so impenetrable that those knockouts rely on… Read more »

On September 22, AUSU council met for their regular public meeting and it was clear that individual councillors (both new and returning) have quickly coalesced into an effective group. One notable item early in the meeting should interest all of you who like your radio straight from the web. Council has put together an ad… Read more »

When Stephen Harper tried to slip his recent $45 million in arts cuts under the radar, he probably didn’t count on the backlash it would create. And for a political leader who likes to keep a tight rein on who can say what and when, It’s even more surprising that, after alienating those who work… Read more »

With just three and a half weeks left until the Federal election, the pollsters are having a field day. One day, the Conservatives (or Liberals or NDP) are up; the next, they’re down. (You can also find those fluctuations on the same day, depending on which polls you consult.) But as fascinating as it may… Read more »