Public perception of new Liberal government is a far cry from reality
The Liberals deal in style, not substance.
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The beginning of a conservative reformation
Times have changed since Harper became prime minister. Now will the Conservative Party of Canada do the same?
A tale of two parties
In late May, Liberals and Conservatives held simultaneous national conventions in a whirlwind of politicking and policy. It was a unique comparison that revealed particularly…
Marijuana legalization in Canada is coming…eventually
Since Justin Trudeau’s election there has been mounting pressure to see fulfilled his promise to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Although the criminalization of…
‘One man’s vulgarity is another man’s lyric’
If I told you there was a Twitter feud in November 2012, I doubt you would be surprised; Twitter has enough feuds to go around. However, the one I’m going to tell you about resulted in something unusual. This feud did not simply end with frustration, angry words, or hashtags. It ended in a courtroom.
The Twitter exchange between Toronto artist Gregory Alan Elliott and a group of feminist activists led by Stephanie Guthrie resulted in the arrest and charge of Elliott on two counts of criminal harassment. It wasn’t until three years later on Jan. 22, 2016 that a Toronto judge found Elliott not guilty. The judge’s decision is a resounding defense of freedom of speech.
Science opinion: Canadian scientists get their voice back
Canadian scientists are finally receiving real support from their government. Almost immediately after being sworn in as prime minister, Justin Trudeau began working to “unmuzzle”…
Get out the youth vote
One political advocacy group has sought creative ways to combat political apathy and boost electoral participation among youth. In the 2011 federal election, voter turnout…
Canada needs improved environmental protections, says lawyer
Canada needs to vastly improve its environmental laws and regulations in order to protect the health and environmental well-being of Canadians. That was the primary…
Physician-assisted suicide
Physician-assisted suicide is a sensitive and polarizing topic among Canadians. For some, the choice to die with the assistance of a physician in the face…
Student group loses court challenge against Fair Elections Act
The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) lost a court challenge late last month that attempted to have the Fair Elections Act ruled unconstitutional in advance…