Category: Canadian politics
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The Canadian indie band Arcade Fire got in a little hot water today by encouraging people to vote but not for Stephen Harper’s Conservatives. As of right now the controversial post as in taken down from the band’s website and no explanation has been given. The abrupt about-face byArcade Fire is a signal that perhaps…
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This morning the conservatives officially launched their policy platform for the 2011 election “here for Canada”. The platform focuses on Canadian families, the economy and a plan to create jobs. let’s not forget my personal favorite promise to phase out public subsidies for political parties within three years. If you want more details the complete…
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From Canadian PressConservative party officials say their agenda, which they’re calling “Here for Canada,” will be divided into five separate priorities.It will include ideas for job creation, more support for seniors, a plan to cut the deficit, new crime laws and investment in the north.The Tories have already said the platform will also include a…
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I wonder who’s doing the vetting process for liberal candidates in the big red tent.
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From National PostCall it what you will. For the 33% of union delegates that voted against the measure, it’s a compulsory political donation to a cause that they might not personally support. Further, it cannot be assumed that those teachers who choose to serve as conference delegates are reflective of the rank-and-file teachers they represent.…
