If a referendum were held tomorrow, I am absolutely convinced that the majority of voters in Alberta and Saskatchewan would vote to separate from Canada. And who could blame them? You will notice that I did not mention Manitoba or British Columbia. ...
Thomas Jefferson opined that democracy would only work if the electorate were educated and informed. Based on poll results in both Canada and the United States, democracy in both countries simply does not work. Everyone is quick to give their opinion, but few...
I live in Calgary, Alberta, a city which I suspect is similar to other Canadian cities in that our civic affairs are governed by City Aldermen or Alderwomen, or for the politically correct, just plain Councillors. Where these people come from is a mystery to me,...
When I was very young and living in Kingston, Ontario, there was a panic situation involving an insidious, infectious disease. It was called polio and those affected became crippled and worse, died. The disease primarily attacked young children. I...
If you do not follow American politics, reading this blog will be a waste of your time. However, for the life of me, I do not understand why virtually every Canadian would not closely follow what is going on politically in the United States. Arguably the US is...
There have been many Canadians who, over the years, have distinguished themselves both in their home country and internationally. Sports figures, scientists, accomplished business people and even the odd politician deserve to have their accomplishments acknowledged in...
