The travels of Justin

You call that a fair trial -eh? At least some people understand the concept of jury contamination.

Former Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy has published an open letter to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. “Why not discuss these issues with Canadians who understand them, and seek out ways to better cooperate in areas where we agree — and agree to respect each other’s views when we disagree. “Above all, ignore the [...]

Today, Google News served up this CTV story titled: “Bush chided Harper on missile defence: CP report”. The report reads like we should all be shocked that Bush may have spoken to a Canadian other than the Prime Minister. Whoop de doo. While I’m very interested in international politics and relations, I fail to understand [...]

Canadians of all stripes seem to hate debating separatism. Should rich Alberta separate? Does BC get the representation it deserves? Is is fair for provinces in the financial black make equalization payments to those in the red? These questions read like a first year political-science class on ideologies (and I should know), but why is [...]

No country is in need of more racists—especially not in parliment. At least the politicians have something right: good riddance Carolyn Parrish. I wonder what will happen in her riding, if her constituants are angered enough to force her out. I bet they’re too apathetic, or supportive of her stance; one can only hope.