2006

Gomery Inquiry - all for nothing?

Doug Smith
According to John Gomery, the new government hasn’t acted on any of the recommendations given in his report. A CBC news article also tells of how the only thing to come of the inquiry is the federal accountabilities act, and this was legislation prepared before his report was even released.

Even losers can win

Doug Smith
Leading up to the 2006 Federal Election, I wrote this post on Canadian Values which discussed what many consider to be a darker aspect of the Conservative Party.

"God Bless Canada"

Doug Smith
Much to my dismay, Stephen Harper seems to end his speeches with “God Bless Canada”. Some people think that he is deliberately paying homage to George W Bush.

The Liberals Are Toast

Doug Smith
This Reuters Article pretty much says the Liberals are done for. I can’t say I disagree with them, the Liberal’s campaign has been a mess.

Traffic, scooters, daycare and sourgrapes

Doug Smith
Having previously owned a couple of motorcycles and now using a motor scooter for commuting, I’ve noticed some things about the people I share the roads with: a lot of people are sourgrapes and hate knowing that someone is getting a better deal than them.

Canadian Values

Doug Smith
Darrel Reid is the kind of MP candidate (he’s from Richmond BC) that scares me. To be honest, I don’t know much about him.

Two memories from the 2004 election

Doug Smith
Two things really stuck with me from the 2004 election campaign, and I still think about them today. The first thing I always remember is how Paul Martin emphasized that “free votes” do not protect minority rights.