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The Top 5 Bets the Senate (Probably) Doesn’t Want You To Place

Almost three years ago, a bill allowing single-sport betting events passed the House of Commons. Some Canadians are probably wondering why they couldn’t legally throw down their hard-earned cheddar on their fa...

Canada Sets “Ambitious” Emission Reduction Goal

After the federal government refused to regulate the oil and gas sector, which is responsible for more of Canada’s emissions than is any other sector of the economy, Canada made “virtually no progress in .“ As...

Advice From And For Preston Manning

Like the passing of a torch, it is an old Canadian tradition for old (in this case literally aged) leaders to confer sage advice upon a new incumbent. Less so upon an incumbent of a party they disagree with, bu...

Ontario PCs and Alberta Choose New Leaders

This month saw several new leaders on the Canadian political scene, notably an NDP Premier in Alberta, Rachel Notley, and a new leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, Conservative MP for Barri...

5 Conditions for Conservatives to Accept a Debate Invitation

As summer approaches, so does this fall’s federal election. That mean Canadians will (finally!) have a chance to hear what politicians have on their minds. The pinnacle of Canadian political expression is negat...

Veterans Affairs Minister Avoids The Puff-Puff and Passes on Marijuana

Recent research suggests marijuana could be more effective than current drugs as a treatment for soldiers suffering from symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Of course, the research was publicized...

Liberal Spin on C-51 Makes No Sense

In case you missed it last week, Bill C-51, the anti-terror legislation that would give CSIS equivalent powers to the Gestapo, passed in the House of Commons with a hefty majority. If you're ever on the interne...

Conservative Spin on Liberal Platform

"What do we hear from that side of the House? We hear about new taxes, high debt and the removal of all these benefits we have brought forward for Canadian families. The leader of the Liberal Party is promising...

Goose Bay Councillor Laid Goose Egg

A councillor in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador has been charged under the Canada Elections Act. Reg Bowers served as official agent to Peter Penashue, the Conservative MP for Labrador elected by the hair o...

Harper Government Decides Boycotting Israel Is a Hate Crime

Demonstrating a commitment to consistency, the Harper government recently suggested that it boycotting Israel is a hate crime, and that the RCMP should take a “zero tolerance” approach to groups advocating for ...