In a sure sign of the current cultural moment, I have recently found myself imaging the federal election as if it’s part of some grand Star Wars… Read more “Imagine if Canadian politics was a Star Wars story”
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Fate of Canadian democracy in the hands of Conservative backbenchers
Well, Stephen Harper finally got what he wanted: a strong Conservative majority with himself firmly entrenched at its controls. No longer will the opposition parties be able… Read more “Fate of Canadian democracy in the hands of Conservative backbenchers”
Conservatives enact plan to reduce Quebec’s influence
By Adrian Nieoczym adrian@nieoview.com So Stephen Harper’s Conservative government has decided to add 30 seats to the House of Commons. If the proposed change passes –and it… Read more “Conservatives enact plan to reduce Quebec’s influence”
Taxation without taxes
The B.C and Canadian governments certainly don’t like raising taxes but that doesn’t mean they haven’t lost their appetite for our money. They just find ways of… Read more “Taxation without taxes”
