The Birth of a Salesman
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford made headlines when he arrived in Los Angeles this weekend. Why was he there? Was he completing a cross-country tour after his appearance in New Orleans during the Mardi Gras parade? N...
Reforming Our Democracy, One Robocall at a Time
A protester dressed as an...er, CPC robocall machine?JMacPherson
On February 4, 2014, Minister of Democratic Reform Pierre Poilievre introduced the Fair Elections Act: an act to ensure that Canadians enjoy ...
Ongoing Senate Party Exposes Reason for Ongoing Federal Deficit
Just when you think it can’t get any colder, news breaks from the Senate. Now it’s hot hot hot all over again. What has Mike Duffy done this time? Zooming in on GoogleEarth, beads of sweat are visible on the...
“Rainbow” Rob Ford: A Canadian Symbol
Rainbow Flag flying high above Toronto City Council.Jules Jessurun
A lot happened last week. The federal government introduced new legislation to subvert free elections and guarantee Conservative...
Terrorists, Criminals, and Jim Flaherty’s New Shoes
Jim Flaherty will introduce a new budget this Tuesday, and it promises to be a real winner. Canadians have come to expect these things, given the Finance Minister’s impressive track record of pre...
Patrick and the Brass-Oh!
Dean Tweed
Lately, Senator Patrick Brazeau has been loafing around. While this is nothing out of the ordinary for a Canadian Senator, Brazeau’s is a special case. Charged with sexual a...
This Just In: Rob Ford Remains a Human Being
Rob Ford, facing the ravenous hordes of the Toronto media elite.Andrew Louis
“As you know, I’m a human being,” Rob Ford said, as obvious hour began on schedule at Toronto City Hall. Reporters who...
A Defining Moment in Canadian History: J.T.-Day
"This is an historic moment.”
- Anonymous
Homo narcissus, the most populous hominid, always thought that his was the golden age. Give him credit– his people developed written language, buil...
Should He Be Searching for a Heart of Black Gold? | Counter-Point
This article is part of our series Counter-Counter-Counter-Point. To see the another point of view, check out Kyle Muzyka's take.
Kris Krug
For decades, Neil Young made a living opening his mouth. Now, ...
Rob Ford’s Cross-Country Tour
Rob Ford throwing candy at childrenJason Verwey
Rob Ford made headlines when he arrived in Vancouver on January 31. He waddled into baggage claim, where he greeted fans, talked about football, an...