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    Oceans at risk like never before

    Blog | Tuesday, 04 Jun 2013
    Acidification is the equally evil twin’ of the climate crisis. Today, June 5, is World Environment Day, and June 8 is World Oceans Day, with the full week marked in Canada by legislation as...

    What is the meaning of 'defence' in the 21st Century?

    Blog | Sunday, 26 May 2013
    We continue to discuss defence without first posing some essential questions: will we be at war? With whom? And what are the real security threats to Canada? It should be clear that, since the Second...

    Newsletter - Investor-State Treaties

    Blog | Thursday, 23 May 2013
    Why should Canadians care about investor-state treaties? One of the issues that was frequently raised in the last round of town hall meetings I held with constituents in January 2013 was the threat...

    400 ppm

    Blog | Tuesday, 21 May 2013
    We have now crossed a dangerous line in the global build up of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gas concentrations have moved from the pre-Industrial Revolution level that never exceeded 280 parts per...

    Mike Duffy, Nigel Wright and Stephen Harper

    Blog | Sunday, 19 May 2013
    There are so many questions raised by the disclosure, by the Prime Minister’s Office no less, that the Chief of Staff cut a personal cheque to cover Mike Duffy’s illegitimate claims for a housing...

    Being old is not what it used to be

    Blog | Sunday, 12 May 2013
    The CPP is sustainable and reliable, but it is time to review whether RRSP is working as a vehicle. “Old age is not for sissies,” said Bette Davis. Indeed, it is not, but the images from our...

    Canadian democracy – pulse found!

    Blog | Wednesday, 08 May 2013
    The essence of Westminster Parliamentary democracy is that all MPs, including the Prime Minister, are equal, all are elected to represent their constituents, and that, even though a Prime Minister...

    Why I voted against the NDP climate motion

    Blog | Monday, 29 Apr 2013
    Goodness knows, I wish the NDP had put forward a motion I could have voted for.  We need a good debate on climate and we need a strong call for government action.  But, I couldn’t vote for...