Category Archives: Stephen Harper
Pffft….Head Of State Debate?
Recently, Steve-O chastised Her Excellency, Governor General Michelle Jean for referring to herself as Canada’s Head Of State. Apparently, he reminded her that Canada’s Head Of State is in fact, Queen Elizabeth II. I am making a face. The Canadian … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian politics, sovereignty, Stephen Harper
Heart Felt Apologies?
Although Mr Harper’s apology to Indian Residential School victims yesterday seemed sincere I doubt it was, given that he is not going to boot Pierre Poilievre out of the party as he rightly deserves to be. Pierre Poilievre’s claims that … Continue reading
A Auestion Ignored
Many people have said it, in the media and out of the media, other parties have noticed it and the media has felt the burden. The current Government of Canada has closed the door to the media on many occasions. … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian politics, Stephen Harper
More Bad News from Ipsos Reid
Harper’s Tories At High Water Mark (42%) As Quebec Lifts National Fortunes Tories (31%) Tied With Bloc (31%) In Volatile Quebec, But Can It Be Sustained? Ottawa, ON, November 10, 2007 – Stephen Harper and his Conservative Party have been … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian politics, Conservative Party, politics, Quebec, Stephen Harper
The Reform Party’s first Member of Parliament on Stephen Harper
“People skills? He was more fond of policy. Constituency work seemed like a grind for him.” Long-time Reform and Alliance MP Deborah Grey on Conservative leader Stephen Harper.
Filed under Canadian politics, Conservative Party, Stephen Harper
The Biggest Lie
The biggest lie that a government can throw at it citizens is the accusation of not supporting the troops, if those same citizens don’t support the war. The truth is I support the troops, not this war. If we are … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian politics, politics, Stephen Harper
"Open federalism"
From the print edition of today’s Globe and Mail: Taking its lead from the U.S. Republican Party and the Australian Liberals (conservatives), the Harper party is slicing and dicing the electorate into chunks to which specific policies are aimed. It … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian politics, Conservative Party, Stephen Harper
Adscam Again?
Within the Canadian media there has been a swirl of possibilities a federal election may be forced. Here are the options so far: 1. The Bloc Quebecois were going to bring down the Conservative minority government with a non-confidence motion … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian politics, Conservative Party, Stephen Harper