Tag Archives: Canadian election

Is this why Harper sent jets to Libya?

Could it be that this is the real reason why Stephen Harper sent fighter jets to help enforce the coalition’s no-fly zone over Libya?  While reasonable people can debate the pros and cons of essentially waging war on Libya (as Harper called … Continue reading

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Harper’s reaction to Egypt puts Canada at odds with many western nations

While most of the developed world is pushing for a quick transition in Egypt, such as German, France, Britain, Italy and Spain, Stephen Harper’s response to the crisis has, once again, made Canada look out of step with the international community.  As … Continue reading

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Why the British inquiry about the invasion of Iraq should be important to Canadians

Canadians should be paying attention to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s testimony in the Chilcot Inquiry is because the whole affair shines a bright spot light on leadership. Many years later there are lots of unanswered questions about Britain’s … Continue reading

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Conservative attack ads could backfire

According to an article in The Globe and Mail, the Conservatives are planning to stoke fear about the Liberals because they might form a coalition with “socialists and separatists.” The article does a good job explaining the potential damage such … Continue reading

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