Monthly Archives: May 2012
Mulcair’s cause helped by Conservatives
Also appears as a Letter to the Editor in the Hamilton Spectator (In response to Viewpoint, Chronicle Herald, May 17) NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair’s analysis of the Canadian economy has been deliberately misconstrued as an attack on Albertans and Westerners, … Continue reading
Take action against Bill 78, an unconstitutional attack on students rights
Bill 78 is a draconian bill that will suspend the school semester in Quebec and imposes various restrictions on students right to free speech and peaceful demonstration. It has been denounced by the Quebec Bar Association as unconstitutional. Read the … Continue reading
CATCH reports that tar sands may flow through Hamilton
CATCH reports that tar sands may flow through Hamilton if Enbridge gets its way. Read the full story here: http://hamiltoncatch.org/view_article.php?id=1079
This week’s must reads – May 18th
“29 year old describes difficulties of landing a job post-2008″. Globe and Mail columnist Rob Carrick prints a letter from a 29 year old reader who eloquently describes his attempt to negotiate the incredibly tough job market post-2008. This column … Continue reading
Maude Barlow May 16th – Great Lakes Need Friends
This is a reminder that Maude Barlow will be speaking on Wednesday, May 16 at the First Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn Street South. The doors open at 7:00 and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. In addition to Maude, the … Continue reading
Take Action on Harper’s Omnibus Budget
My fellow New Democrat, The Harper Conservatives are playing games with our country’s future, and I need your help to hold them accountable – right now. They are trying to ram hundreds of pages of harmful measures through Parliament – … Continue reading
One-minute against the Ontario Budget via CUPE Ontario
CUPE Ontario is running a series of weekly one-minute actions against the Ontario Budget. This week’s action calls for the repeal of Section 28, the Government Services and Service Providers Act, which would give government the power to privatize any … Continue reading
Hamiltonian asks “How Can Hamilton Live up to its motto?”
The Hamiltonian provokes an interesting discussion by asking how Hamilton can live up to its motto “The Best Place to Raise a Child.” Read the comments here: http://www.thehamiltonian.net/2012/05/perspectives-virtual-panel-on-best.html
Stop Harper’s Unfair Refugee Reform Bill C-31
If it passes, Harper’s Bill C-31 “Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act” will enact far reaching changes to Canada’s refugee system. The government claims that this bill will “streamline” the refugee claim process, helping legitimate refugees gain asylum faster by weeding … Continue reading
Progressive Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day was meant to be “a radical revisioning of what is possible when you put mothers at the center of things.” Strong Families’ “Mother’s Day Our Way” blog entries offer an alternative view of Mother’s Day that challenges outdated … Continue reading