Calgary Grit

Smart on Peter to give up his dreams of returning to the potato farm to stay in Ottawa. Having the former leader of the PCs leave right before the election would have likely been a death blow to the Conservatives and to Stephen Harper. It also would have been a poor career move. I wouldn’t […]

David Dingwall and Tom DeLay both find themselves in trouble today, giving cause for celebration to both the left and right. In both cases, it’s likely best to withhold judgment since, until more is known, any comment is likely going to be a case of blind partisanship. Speaking of scandal, the Adscam trials now look […]

With all the hullaballo around Michaelle Jean and her FLQ friends, the debate over the position of Governor General has been put on the backburner. But it’s still a debate worth having. So I’ll come out and say it bluntly – we should abolish the Monarchy. I recognize the support may not be there for […]

Some political news stories to start your week off: -The Hill Times mentioned how the Liberals are contemplating a fall election…interesting only since every newspaper in Canada gave prominent attention to Martin’s “no to a fall election” speech this morning. -Lorrie Goldstein pokes a bit of fun at the Tories and Preston Manning’s “Conservative University” […]

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. The time when notes are passed, gossip is spread and a young MP’s heart turns to question period and confidence vote: The House has returned. Hacks and Wonks has the QP summary up, but it just doesn’t feel like Parliament is running, without Don Newman and Politics. […]

While I’ve been none too kind to Joe Volpe in the past, I was very pleased to see this. With an aging population, low unemployment, and a shortage in human capital, the Canadian government has two options: 1. Mandatory breeding2. An increase in immigration While I’m intrigued by the first option, reaching the 1% target […]

Harper said he will win the next election not through the media, but by reachingout to people locally. I’d be very curious to hear what Conservatives think about this. The media has been pretty important for politicians over the last…oh, I don’t know…75 years.

While I don’t support the idea of Ralph’s 400$ rebate cheque, I’m going to get the cash regardless, so I’ve begun to think of fun ways to spend it. Among the possibilities: Go to a nearest shelter and throw it at homeless people Buy Stephen Harper a descent cowboy outfit Have one meal with Joe […]

Several things caught my eye this morning in the Globe & Mail – among the highlights: 1. Everyone is talking about Paul Martin‘s big “vision” speech he gave yesterday. I may post a bit more on it later but my initial reaction is positive. Martin’s biggest problem is that he looks like a guy who […]

In a 403-340 decision, the tournament’s number 4 seed, Wilfrid Laurier, has emerged as the winner of the Greatest Prime Minister. After cruising through Arthur Meighen, Jean Chretien, and Mackenzie King, Laurier finally found a tough fight but managed to maintain around 55% of the vote throughout the week. Unlike other polarizing figures (*cough*Trudeau*cough*), Laurier […]