After Shafia
By Beryl Wajsman Sunday, February 12, 2012
The Shafia verdict should have implications far beyond the deserved condemnations of the very concept of “honour” killings. Beyond even the condemnation of the terrible subjugation of women that is at the heart of that retrograde and oxymoronic phrase and the corpus of thought that gave it birth. And beyond any satisfaction people may have about the verdict. It should lead us straight to the heart of the matter: the absolute rejection of accomodation to any status for any religious law in Canada’s legal jurisdictions and the urgent need to reaffirm this nation’s dedication to the sovereignty of the individual over any collective.
B’nai BrithCanada welcomes new government strategy to counter terrorismBy B’nai Brith Friday, February 10, 2012
TORONTO, – B’nai Brith Canada has welcomed the release of a new governmental report, Building Resilience Against Terrorism: Canada’s Counter-terrorism Strategy, which unveils a comprehensive strategy to identify and counter terrorism against Canada, Canadians and Canadian interests urges that safeguards must be put into place as this strategy is unrolled.
Don McLaren was here—and left giant footprintsBy Clare Westcott Friday, February 10, 2012
Before I really got to know Don McLaren, I thought he was vain, with a tinge of arrogance. That was my impression on first meeting him. I think a lot of others thought the same…until they found what really drove him and made him an achiever.
Why Canada Should Take a Seat at Trans-Pacific TableBy C.D. Howe Institute Thursday, February 9, 2012
Toronto, - Canada needs a seat at negotiations toward a new Trans-Pacific Partnership on trade to reap the full benefits of doing business with the emerging powerhouse economies of East Asia, according to a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Can Canada Join the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Why wanting it is not enough,” trade expert Dr. Laura Dawson notes the new trade pact could eventually account for half of global output and 40 percent of world trade. “Membership would position Canada to build trade ties with Asia’s rising economic powers, whose double-digit growth rates far outshine those in the West,” notes Dr. Dawson. “Canada is coming late to the talks. The question now is whether Canada can join the action.”
The Ghost of P.E.Trudeau smirks again
By Dick Field Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Last week on Thursday, February 2, 2012, I sat nearly six hours straining to hear (bad acoustics) an appeal to the Ontario Appeal Court concerning the legal right of a small town in Eastern Ontario named Russell, to issue and enforce a bilingual sign bylaw requiring private individuals and corporations to display any of their business signage in French and English.
A true test of true friendshipBy Online Monday, February 6, 2012
According to Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird, “Canada does not stand behind Israel; Canada stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel.”
And he’s right. Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s leadership, Canada has unquestionably assumed the mantle, previously held by the U.S., of “Israel’s best friend.”
Ontario trailing the world…AgainBy Online Thursday, February 2, 2012
NORTH BAY – Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli says it’s time Ontario started paying attention to a growing global trend in green energy.
Conn Smythe left his mark on Toronto and hockeyBy Clare Westcott Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Constantine sounds Italian…But his mother was English and his father came from Ireland. In fact they were married on the boat on their way to Canada. His only sister died at 12. His mother became a drunk and died at 38 when he was 11.
His dad worked as a reporter and often his beat was the old Woodbine racetrack. They lived modestly and moved many times from one place to another.
Harper Should Start with MPs if he wants to Reform Canadian Pensions
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tuesday, January 31, 2012
It might be understandable if a number of Canadians didn’t appreciate Prime Minister Stephen Harper talking recently about reforming public sector pensions and Old Age Security (OAS) social assistance payments. After all, nobody likes the idea of their retirement plans changing, whether it is by way of a downturn in the market or a change in a government policy.
Pres. Shimon Peres meets with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird, Finance Minister Jim FlahertyBy News on the Net Monday, January 30, 2012
President Shimon Peres today (Monday), 30.1.12, at his Jerusalem Residence, met with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird and Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty
. At the start of the meeting, the President said that, “Israel is very lucky to have your friendship which we appreciate very much.”
Canada’s economic recovery at risk unless federal Conservatives reduce spendingBy Online Monday, January 30, 2012
OTTAWA - As our MPs return to Ottawa to resume Parliament, the National Citizens Coalition is calling on our federal government to carry through on its promises to reduce spending immediately.
Canadian Museum for Human IronyBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, January 26, 2012
Of all government projects, shouldn’t a “human rights” museum be transparent and up front with humans? Shouldn’t a “human rights” museum also not force taxpayers to donate to it?
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