Death Of A Promise
Recent reports show that the policy of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has become exactly the kind of slippery slope that its opponents were warning about. Instead of offering timely…
Immigration Carousel
Seeking to fill labour shortages in Canada via immigration is like riding on a carousel – moving ‘forward’ keeps bringing us back to the same starting point over and over…
Grassy Narrows Demonstration 2022: A Report
(Photo by the author at the July 21, 2022 demonstration at Queen’s Park in Toronto. You may use this photo, without alteration / modification as long as you link to…
The Emperor’s New Haircut
Predicting a mid-term election based on a change in the Prime Minister’s physical appearance reveals Canada’s immaturity as a democracy. The much sadder part is that sometimes such predictions come…
Uphill Both Ways
We have two competing sentiments: (1) White people are being replaced by non-whites, and (2) Systemic racism by white people prevents non-whites from advancing in their careers and lives. It…
Redder Pastures
Developments are afoot that will increase the government’s control over Canadians’ lives, and Canadians’ dependence on the government. Some call this a move to make Canada communist, but there’s a…
Building Blocks
Amongst the multiple things that built Canada, only immigration is treated as a Holy Cow. Regardless of changed circumstances warranting at least a relook at the policy & numbers, it…
The Coming Flood Of Immigration
Visitors to Canada can obtain work permits, temporary workers can get permanent status and elderly visitors can stay in Canada for 7 years. The implications for our workforce, healthcare &…
Sore Losers
The Conservatives’ victory in the Ontario election has produced some blinkered arguments and bizarre proposals. It seems as if electoral outcomes – and indeed the very structure of our democracy…
Churning Mud
Our electoral politics has degenerated to a point where sub-optimal outcomes are the default setting. When you churn milk, the cream rises to the top. But we are churning mud,…