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Weekly Archive: June 19, 2005 - June 25, 2005



June 25, 2005

Tories must heed the wisdom of Yoda
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Is there no limit to what we can learn from Star Wars?...



June 24, 2005

Why same-sex marriage makes no sense (part 2)
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I know I said the other post would be the last one, but based on some comments, I think a follow-up might be helpful....


Why same-sex marriage makes no sense
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I can summarize it in one word: rights!...


Child labour horror in Alberta!
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Sometimes the ways the media can spin the story to almost submininally guide the formation of an opinion in the mind of the reader are subtle and difficult to spot. And at other times, they are as subtle as a...


Rattling Chains -- A warning to America about where the Kelo decision will lead
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I wrote this essay early this morning after having ruminated on the Kelo decision and its implications for Canadians and Americans. It's aimed at Americans, so feel free to post links at any American blogs you think might appreciate it....


Kelo fallout and yet hope for Canada?
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The Kelo decision continues to tear across the American political landscape. Meanwhile in Canada, there are people pushing for change for the better.


The Blogging Tories -- The Rankings
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There is a new community on the Truth Laid Bear Ecosystem called the Blogging Tories. Remember that the ranks are defined by the amount of linkage you have from within the community....



June 23, 2005

The Kelo Decision
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South of the border, American bloggers are rightly up in arms over the Kelo decision. Here in Canada, we're saddled with the Authorson ruling.


More trouble for Paul Martin
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First, the Ethics Commissioner is going to target Paul Martin for investigation, and now Paul Martin's sons are being questioned:[Canadian Steamship Lines] has been the greatest source of Paul Martin's significant wealth and we've always known that our Prime Minister...


A brilliant idea from the National Post
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From their editorial:It's time for someone with suitable experience, a strong stomach and the courage of his or her convictions to take over this vital position. And with that in mind, we can't help but wonder if a replacement might...


The Prime Minister will be investigated by the Ethics Commissioner
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The hunt is on!...


Is the mess that is the Sgro Report evidence of influence?
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The blogger Phantom Observer has said something that made me think there may be an explanation as to why the Sgro Report is such a mess, and the Grewal Report was so clear and concise....


The magical powers of Selwyn Pieters
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Can you be harassed when you're not even in the room? It seems to be an almost psychic ability, like bending spoons or guessing what card I have in my hand (oh no, it's the race card!). Some people can...


Your help has been duly noted
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People who helped with the floods in Alberta were thanked in the House of Commons yesterday. There were some pointed omissions....



June 22, 2005

The Grewal Ethics Report -- Grewal cleared (clearly)
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A second ethics report has been released dealing with the allegations that Gurmant Grewal was in conflict of interest when he took bonds to guarantee the return of people holding temporary visas. This report is an example of clarity and...


Gun Registry Overruns -- The Cost of Dithering
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The Hill & Knowlton report on the gun registry reads not as a dry audit, but as a damning indictment of the government's indecisiveness. The dithering that has been going on non-stop is identified as the core reason that the...


I've said the dumbest thing ever
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Actually, I disagree. I think I was making an excellent point. But read on and decide for yourself....


What a difference 24 hours can make
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What a difference 24 hours can make. When the Sgro Report was released, much of the main stream media was quick to announce the Judy Sgro was absolved (or mostly absolved) of conflict of interest charges. Apparently, we transited some...



June 21, 2005

I thought he was supposed to clear things up
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The whole point of an ethics commissioner is that he's supposed to help parliamentarians in particular and Canadians in general navigate the complexities when issues concerning conflicts of interest are raised. When I see an ethics commissioner who is confused...


Shapiro's "Many Shades of Grey" reveals more Liberal corruption
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Has another example of Liberal corruption been missed, or ignored, by the main stream media? Is there a bombshell hidden in the ethics commissioner's report on Judy Sgro?...


Montreal can wait, Prime Minister
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One can be cynical about "photo ops", but the sight of a leader visiting and reviewing the damage in a disaster area resonates regardless of your politics. A visit like that is a communal recognition of the pain and suffering,...


Since when did Greenpeace get so lazy?
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The Internet is a wonderful thing, bringing people together for all sorts of reasons across vast geographic distances. But for some things, there is no substitute for actually being there....



June 20, 2005

Fine art?
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Picking on modern art seems to be too easy sometimes. I don't usually bark the refrain "I could have done that!", since it's obvious to everyone that most modern art can be made by just about anyone (it is because...


Police corruption case takes place outside of view of public
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Whenever a courtroom is closed to the public, questions must be raised. It should be a rare event, and should be justified. But in Canada it happens all too often, all too quickly, and with all too little notice. Justice...


Alberta flood relief -- Appeal for help
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There are people who need help -- give what you can. Canadian Red Cross appeals for funding to help victims of Alberta flood The Canadian Red Cross in Alberta has launched an appeal to raise money for the largest flood...


Slow news day
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On days like this, these stories start to look interesting:It has long been a source of irritation for opponents and tennis fans alike. Now women players who grunt loudly when hitting the ball have been accused by the referee in...


Clash of the (Auditing) Titans
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While researching Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton for the piece about the Industry Canada audit, I found this tidbut which is not directly relevant, but interesting nevertheless:Deloitte Claims Grant Thornton Held Back Parmalat Information Big Four accounting firm Deloitte has accused...


I wish I could meet Stephen Harper
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Dour humourless political android? Guy with an easy smile, quick wit and self-deprecating sense of humour? I don't know which describes Stephen Harper. I hear descriptions like the first one, and then descriptions like the second one. I can't form...


Another funding scandal? Auditors in conflict of interest?
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The most important thing in an audit is absolute trust in the auditors. But with a half-billion of taxpayer's money on the line, we're facing a situation in which we can't be certain whether the auditors are in conflict of...