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Vancouver Interviews: Justin Trudeau on Youth in Politics
As part of my ongoing series, bad production value interviews, today I’m pleased to present Justin Trudeau…with set-up noise in the background. Regardless, the young political superstar was kind enough to chat with me about youth involvement in politics during May’s Liberal leadership convention. Here’s what he had to say: See also: Ralph Goodale on […]
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Merit
Queen gives Chrétien Order of Merit Queen Elizabeth has appointed former prime minister Jean Chrétien to the Order of Merit, placing him in the exclusive ranks of such figures as Albert Schweitzer, Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela. The award, founded in 1902 by King Edward VII, is given to “individuals of exceptional distinction in the […]
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Fourth Annual Politicians in Cowboy Hats
2008 2007 2006 There were no see-my-vest incidents this year but, thanks to a few news stories, a few e-mails, and Jim Prentice’s facebook page, I’m able to present the fourth annual Stampede Fashion Round-Up. First up, the federal party leaders: Elizabeth May, quite fairly, won “worst dressed” last year, but the experts turned it […]
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This Week in Alberta – Read My Lips
Ending speculation about possible tax hikes, Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach announced Tuesday the province is not increasing personal or corporate taxes to deal with Alberta’s growing financial woes. “As long as I’m premier of this province, there will be no tax increases … No tax increases, period,” Stelmach forcefully told reporters after a cabinet meeting […]
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Calgary Grit Exclusive: Stephen Harper’s High School Yearbook Picture
Someone buy this man a watch…
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G8: The Movie
The Daily Beast casts Daniel Baldwin as Stephen Harper (h/t Wherry). Beyond the physical similarities, I do like this casting. Both men have had to battle horrible problems – for Baldwin, cocaine addiction; for Harper, being tardy for photo-ops.
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It’s July…
…which means the bar for what constitutes a scandal has been set fairly low. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at the two scandlettes making news this week. First up: Minister of State for Tourism Diane Ablonczy is no longer responsible for the delivery of a key tourism stimulus package, and one […]
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Vancouver Interviews: Carolyn Bennett on the Change Commission
With the Liberal fundraising numbers back on track, it’s tempting to think that everything is hunky dory in Liberal land. But there’s still a lot of work to do. We haven’t heard much about the change commission of late – hopefully it won’t just be another report that gathers dust. Here’s an interview I did […]
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The Raitt Tape Gate Court Tape…transcripts
The first transcript of court proceedings from the Raitt Gate hearing – thanks to the anon e-mailer who sent it my way. Jasmine MacDonnell vs The Halifax Herald Limited and Stephen MaherJune 8, 2009: (excerpts) Michelle Awad, lawyer for Jasmine MacDonnell, questions Steve Maher if he knows who owned the lost binder: AWAD: “Now, beginning […]
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June Poll Soup
Well, after months of consistent gains, the Liberal momentum stalled in June, with their mean lead on the Tories down to 2 points. Ekos (June 25-29, n = 2262 demon dialed) Lib 32.2%CPC 31.0%NDP 16.2%Green 11.5%BQ 9.0% Nanos (June 17-21, n = 781 telephone) Lib 36.3%CPC 32.2%NDP 16.8%BQ 9.8%Green 4.8% Angus Reid (June 17-18, n […]