Obama Getting It Right on Trade Policy September 16, 2008 This Reuters article reports more detail on the candidates’ economic policies – specifically their policies on trade with China. There is no more crucial…
We should stay the course! Isn’t that what the captain of the Titanic said before it sank? September 16, 2008 By Jim Stanford We all know the Conservatives are the “rational economic managers,” right? After all, their tax cuts, free trade agreements, and tough-love…
Quitely released press information – Government of Canada invests in Toronto Transit September 16, 2008 No. H 218/08 For release – September 5, 2008 FLAHERTY ANNOUNCES FUNDS WILL BEGIN FLOWING TO SPADINA SUBWAY EXTENSION TORONTO — People living and…
Statscan Censorship? September 16, 2008 An interesting post on The Progressive Economics Forum —- Once again, there seems to be a heavier hand in editing Statistics Canada’s releases. This…
Will Canada’s oil boom be an environmental bust? The new global wasteland? September 15, 2008 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — The largest dump truck in the world is parked under a massive mechanical shovel waiting to transport 400 tons…
Families torn by grief because of a drunk driver on the 403 going in the wrong direction. This madness must end! September 15, 2008 This is why the laws must be changed. A life has been snubbed out because of a possible drunk driver. I am not sure…
Lehman Files for Biggest Bankruptcy in American History, rumors of warnings with AIG and Citibank and the coming market meltdown September 15, 2008 Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) — Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, succumbed to the subprime mortgage crisis it helped create in the…
Microsoft: It’s time to consummate the marriage with Citrix September 15, 2008 Is it time for a shotgun wedding between Microsoft and Citrix? The relationship between Microsoft and Citrix is much like that of a man…
Propaganda – Do Americans really believe this stuff or is America just one strange place? September 14, 2008 I was sent this clip and could not believe what I was seeing. We have seen some attack ads in the past from the…
Tories widen their lead. Is Canada becoming more conservative or do we just like Harper? September 14, 2008 A new poll suggests the Conservatives have solidified a substantial lead over their closest rivals, thanks at least in part to a lack of…