Monthly Archives: February 2012

Gurney: Judges have brought mandatory minimums onto themselves

Ontario’s Crown prosecutors announced on Monday that they will appeal the recent decision of an Ontario judge to strike down a mandatory minimum sentence for a gun crime on constitutional grounds. The case involved Leroy Smickle, a Toronto man who faced three … Continue reading

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Afternoon Update February 29th, 2012 (10)

CANADA #1 — CS | Premier backs down on health probe Those who do wrong in health care slither off the hook yet again and, if history is a guide, Albertans will let them surface smelling a lot sweeter than the … Continue reading

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Reece: Ireland is getting a choice – which is more than other eurozone states (15)

Democracy continues to interfere with the European Union’s best laid plans It’s bad enough that Greek elections could be held in April to allow voters there the chance to express a view on new rules and regulations being imposed on … Continue reading

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U.S. draws up secret charges against WikiLeaks’ Assange

U.S. prosecutors have drawn up secret charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a confidential email cited by media Wednesday said, as his lawyer demanded Australia start protecting him. The email is one of a huge number from the U.S.-based global … Continue reading

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Editorial: Obama’s goofy green gas (1)

President Obama says there are no “silver bullets” that can shoot down gasoline prices that have skyrocketed from $4 a gallon to $5. Nevertheless, he’s seized upon algae – his fuel of the future – as a solution. It may … Continue reading

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Manning: Discussitis interminabilis – a Canadian disease

We Canadians have many virtues, but we also have our faults. One of the most worrisome is our growing tendency to substitute discussion for action on key public issues such as health-care reform, productivity improvement and energy policy. We increasingly … Continue reading

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Hundreds of travellers bypass Canadian customs

OTTAWA – A hole in airport security allows dozens — sometimes hundreds — of travellers to enter Canada each year without going through customs, federal government documents reveal. Each year, a handful of commercial flights land in Canadian airports, and … Continue reading

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Forget Ontario, forge oilsands ‘western alliance,’ says Smith (3)

EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Alison Redford is wooing the wrong provinces after being smacked down by Ontario over the oilsands, said Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith Tuesday. Alberta must forge a united front on energy with western provinces first, said Smith. … Continue reading

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Hayward: The Unbearable Gleickiness Of Being

The Gleickgate hits just keep coming.  (Or is it Fakegate, as Heartland is calling it, or Gleick-Out, as I’ve called it?  Doesn’t matter.)  First, Gleick has taken a leave of absence from his post as president of the Pacific Institute … Continue reading

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Foster: Harper’s strategy gets double boost

The Harper government’s notion of an energy strategy — emphasize the power and efficiency of markets, get rid of red tape, finger environmental radicals, and remind the U.S. how secure Canadian supplies are — received a double boost this week. … Continue reading

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Morning Update February 29th, 2012 (10)

CANADA #1 — CNews | Via train derailment sparks $10M lawsuit  TORONTO – Two days after Via Rail train 92 derailed in Burlington, Ont., killing three engineers and sending 45 passengers to hospital, the paperwork has been filed for a $10-million … Continue reading

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