Monthly Archives: November 2009
Mr. Prime Minister: call an inquiry
This back and forth is precisely why Canada deserves a full and independent inquiry into the Afghan detainees controversy.
Filed under Afghan detainees, Afghanistan
A clarion call for progressives.
Lawrence Martin of the Globe wrote an important article last week on the idea that in the past decade Canada has shifted dramatically to the right, both politically and culturally. It’s a must-read for progressives and liberals who are concerned … Continue reading
Filed under conservatism
Michael Moore issues stern warning to Canadians
Legendary progressive documentarian Michael Moore has issued a strong and urgent warning to Canadians. He fears that by moving to a two-tiered health care system we are changing something very important about Canadians – the idea that we help and … Continue reading
Filed under health-care, Michael Moore
Finally, some common sense regarding H1N1
With all the conspiracy theories flying around regarding the H1N1 vaccine, Canadians reading the National Post today were treated to a rare dose of common sense, courtesy Joe Schwarcz, who is a director at the McGill University Office for Science … Continue reading
Filed under H1N1
Chantal Hébert: Harper has potential to radically transform the fabric of Canada
For Canadians who are worried about what type of country Canada would become if Stephen Harper and the Conservatives ever get their majority, today’s column by the Toronto Star’s Chantal Hébert is a must read. In the piece she provides … Continue reading
Filed under Stephen Harper
Memo to Monte Solberg: Canada is not a “warrior nation”
In his column today in the Sun newspaper chain, former Conservative MP Monte Solberg confuses his wishes with reality. In talking about Canada’s proud and courageous military history, Solberg suggests Canada should come to grips with the fact it is … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian military, militarism, War
Globe writer says Canadians prefer our military to be in combat rather than peacekeeping, but offers zero proof
media watch Erin Anderssen of the Globe and Mail penned a very strange article on Saturday, claiming that Canadians had embraced the idea that our military has moved beyond peacekeeping to a more combat oriented posture. That in itself is … Continue reading
Filed under Peacekeeping
Canada, the U.S. and the debate on torture
Glenn Greenwald wrote an article decrying what had become of his United States after a court dismissed Maher Arar’s suit against the U.S. government. While Greenwald’s piece is written for an American audience, it’s important for Canadians as well, if … Continue reading
Filed under torture
