The Liberal Party inched closer to a majority government this week as Conservative Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to join them. The move was accompanied by the usual complaints that the floor-crosser had betrayed her constituents and turned her back on the values she pledged to support. ‘Crossing the floor’, in the parliamentary system, is…
Alto for those outside the country who may not be aware, is Canada’s proposed new high speed rail system. It is intended to run from Quebec City to Toronto, though really, in my opinion, should extend all the way to Windsor. It should not be controversial. Sure, the price tag should be controversial – how…
Responding to: Resist the urge to throw people or values under the bus The number one tool of capital (right wing fascists) is to use divide and conquer and group think. The pressure is working on some. Don’t let it. Whether it’s immigrants, Palestine, Trans people, EDI/DEI, resist the urge to “fit in.” Resist the…