Canada for all Canadians
I recently had the privilege of visiting the territory of Akwesasne district of Kawehnoke, and meeting with Grand Chief Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell and some colleagues on the Mohawk Council of Read more →
Huffington Post Article A couple of years ago, the brilliant political satirists, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert pinpointed the polarization and utter irrelevance of today’s politics in the US Read more →
A recent British Columbia court decision granted Gloria Taylor’s request to permit physician-assisted dying, found certain provisions of the Criminal Code to be unconstitutional. The federal government has appealed this Read more →
Too few women are in corporate leadership and management positions. Women are half the population, but account for only 10% of board members at Canadian companies. Not only is the Read more →
What is your opinion of Harper’s lack of transparency and openness around international trade and investment agreements? I share your concern about the pattern of secrecy and control consistently practiced Read more →
I wish to strongly condemn the violence this week that marred the Quebec election results. Such violence has no place in our country and in our democratic process, where millions Read more →
The conclusion of a study in the Canadian Tax Journal that Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) have become yet another tax break that favours high-income Canadians should come as no Read more →
As the annual meeting of the interprovincial Council of the Federation (COF) opens today, the thirteen provincial premiers and territorial leaders will announce the results of two working groups, one Read more →
Cliquez ici pour la version française We need a clear vision of tomorrow’s Canada – a vision that appeals to our higher aspirations and hopes for the future, not to Read more →
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/06/28/deborah_coyne_enters_liberal_leadership_race.html My vision for Canada’s future is one that appeals to our higher aspirations and hopes for the future, rather than to our fears, distrust, and resentment. In running for Read more →