Must be an election in the air

Julian Fantino – that brave right wing Conservative politician who quivers in fear at the thought of lefties, won a seat in Parliament in December. The rookie politician was immediately promoted to cabinet as Minister of State for Seniors. Now his riding will receive $15 million in federal funds towards the cost of a community [...]

Time for a few pot shots at the Canadian election

The phrase “Bennett Buggy” might ring a few bells for some of my readers. Anyone who actually listened to their high school history teacher may remember it. At the start of the Great Depression of the ’30′s, Canada’s Prime Minister was R. B. Bennett. He assumed power in 1930, on the eve of the Depression. [...]

Violence on the Hustings

Lest any of us get too complacent or arrogant about our democracy here in Canada, listen to this cautionary tale. Just north of where I live, in Toronto there has been an outbreak of violent vandalism of the likes I don’t think we have ever seen. Specific political party supporters are being targeted by someone [...]