A Week of Unexpected Elections
The rise of the Democratic People's Republic of Alberta, a Green for Green Gables, and a Conservative Majority in Jolly old England—that's the kind of week it’s been and politicians in Ottawa have taken notice....
Canada Sending Air Force to Iraq: We’re Going to War
It’s official. After weeks of dodging questions about Canada’s military involvement in the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS/ISIL/The Islamic State/whatever they’re called, the Conservative Party of Canada has in...
Life of Harper: Haida, Smile Cookies, and Absence
Each week, Kyle Muzyka sifts through what our PM has been up to in this column, The Radical Adventures of Stephen Harper, for your personal enjoyment.
The crisp air of October is now upon us, and o...
“Ouai” in Scotland?: Comparing the Québec and Scotland Referendums
Today, Scotland will have a referendum on whether or not it will become an independent state separate from Britain, which Scottish separatists feel is crushing their national and cultural identity. Remind you o...
Harper Sends Mixed Messages about Scotland, Foreign Aid, Sociology
This week, the Harper government approached the NATO conference in Wales with reservations about spending more money on foreign commitments. However, in true Canadian style, they agreed to give more after all—...
Quebec and Scotland: Partners in Separation
Prime Minister Harper recently made pilgrimage to the British Isles; the origins of his heritage. On his father's side, he mostly English. On his mother's, mostly Scottish, describing the union, "worked well fo...
Open Letter to Prince Charles: Stop Talking About Putin
Dear Prince Charles, Charlie? Can I call you Charlie? Nah, better stick with Charles,
Let’s cut to the chase. How dare you allegedly express an opinion shared by the majority of Western news outlets? Let alo...