I’ve been invited to speak on the media panel at the Manning Centre’s annual private roundtable discussion in Toronto next month. Preston Manning was kind enough to call me on Monday and give me the details. I’ll be preparing a presentation on the Blogging Tories and its importance towards supporting the conservative movement in Canada. I’m particularly looking forward to the discussions with Canada’s top conservative thinkers, supporters and activists as I’m certain that we’ll be building something to make all conservatives proud. The Manning Centre was established with the objective of spreading conservative values and training conservative activists so that right-wing parties win 2 out of 3 elections in Canada.
Author: Stephen Taylor
CBC Lockout blogging
I haven’t been thinking too much about the CBC lockout and its effect on the state-run broadcaster. This seems to be the case with many Canadians. But, what I do find interesting (from a political blogging perspective) is the commentary behind the scenes in the blogosphere. Gerry Nicholls has commentary from the right and Antonia Zerbisias has coverage on the left.
There are also the blogs of the locked out employees here, here, here, here, and here
and even one that’s locked in.
The employees have even started their own news service
There’s even a blog that is encouraging people to put silly buttons on their blogs such as this one:
I’ve remixed a few of these buttons and encourage your to put them on your blogs! You can link them back to this blog post if you like.
and here’s my personal favourite:
Michaelle Jean cartoon
h/t: Filibuster Cartoons