The problem: – $1.3 trillion debt. – Budget deficit is 11% of GDP The planned solution: – Increase VAT from 17.5% to 20% by January – Axe treasury department looking into adopting the Euro as the common currency…
China Prior to the G8, Prime Minister Harper will hold bilateral with President Hu from China on June 24th who is in Canada for a state visit. The visit will mark 40 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and…
Michael Ignatieff has gassed up the RV, packed the cooler, and is hitting the road this summer to meet “the Canadians”. Most details are still sketchy, but we hear that he is meeting with voters and bringing them a…
There’s an old adage that says that one is judged by the company they keep. While I think that this may be a bit too simplistic at times, I find that time and time again, the comments sections some of the media “of…
In Canada, the Conservatives unapologetically spend, while in the UK, they are about to cut — but not without apology. An email I just received from the UK Conservatives addressed to party faithful: Dear Stephen, Ahead…
Libby Davies voices her opinion on Israel: This drew strong condemnation from Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and from Liberal foreign affairs critic Bob Rae, “The comments of Ms. Davies are more than just a…
First, SUN NEWS is coming to Canada and is launching January 1st, 2011. Expect the CRTC to approve the channel to maintain its relevance (cabinet would likely overturn the CRTC if it objects). Though at the presser…
Today, a press release from the department of foreign affairs – received via email from dept: Canada Concerned by Israel’s Decision to Set up Independent Public Commission Concerning Flotilla Incident (No. 188 – June…
Kory Teneycke made news last week regarding his project to launch a “Fox News Canada” with the backing of Quebecor who owns Sun Media. News of reporters already being snatched up by Sun is circulating wildly and already…
