CanadaAn NDP platform for (almost) everyoneThe party’s promises of new investments—from national daycare to health care—is as much a campaign tool as a platform
GeneralCoyne v. Wells on the ’alleged outbreak of civility’ in Parliament"I’ll take substance with nastiness over civil emptiness, anytime..."
UncategorizedA colour-blind man looks at Green and orangeI’ve been catching up with the various party platforms, and doing my best to use one of the pet heuristics I developed in my...
OttawaWhat changed in the last 17 days? (II)In Chapter 5 of last month’s budget, the Harper government outlined its "comprehensive one-year Strategic and Operating Review."...
OttawaWhat changed in the last 17 days?In October 2008 , Stephen Harper promised his government would "never" go into deficit. In November 2008 , the Harper government...
OttawaThe Conservative platformSurrounded by an enthusiastic studio audience, Stephen Harper tabled the Conservative party election platform in Mississauga this...
OttawaThe Green platformThe Green party has released its election platform—both short and long versions. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are set to present...
OttawaThe Liberal platformThe Liberals have now released—and are currently presenting for television and online audiences—their election platform .