All the philosophers believed that this cycling was harmful. As I understand, we are currently in a monumental effort to see if we can’t transition to the next stage in the life cycle of governance, and as much as possible, avoid some of the harm that accompanies the metamorphosis between stages. . . . Good heavens, […]
With thanks to Janet E: Today the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled . . . From “client earth”: For immediate release – Tuesday, 6 March 2018 New ECJ ruling could spell the end of 200 intra-EU investment agreements and would be a big win for environmental protection in Europe Today, a landmark […]
Former judge Marie Corbett quit her job as a judge because the death of her close friend made her realize how powerless she felt sitting on the bench. http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-april-12-2016-1.3531544/retired-judge-marie-corbett-reflects-on-feeling-powerless-over-crime-1.3531577 Listen 23:50 Read story transcript “You don’t stop caring when you’re a judge but you’re circumscribed by your role.” – Former judge Marie Corbett For all the […]
See below for the link to the live-streaming. And thanks to Jim for notice. The poster link for the event is at bottom. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Professor Roach responded. My note to him: I think there is an element of human behaviour […]
The article below is about our sovereignty. There is so much more on the table than money CLOSELY RELATED: About Summits. Cost, # Police, # Protesters, # Arrests & WHY? Tearing up NAFTA? Please start with Chapter 11 https://ipolitics.ca/2018/02/15/tear-nafta-lets-start-chapter-11/ By Michael Harris. Canada has been sued 41 times under the investment provisions in NAFTA, […]
The G7 Summit is in Charlevoix, Quebec, June 8-9, 2018. https://g7.gc.ca/en/ Canada tops the list with the Toronto G20 Summit, 2010. Canadians coughed up $1.1 billion dollars to pay for happenings in Toronto and Huntsville, June 25 to 27. Canadians are so hospitable. Do you know how much each one of us contributed? And we’ve […]
Many thanks to Janet E for her continuing updates. A NAFTA tribunal held Canada liable for rejecting a bid by Bilcon (an American company) to build a gravel quarry in the ecologically sensitive coastal area of Digby Neck, N.S. It is estimated that Canada would have to pay more than $500 million, just for protecting […]
From Al: Please sign the petition and send Duff $10.00. It surely is time that the Conflict of Interest and the Ethics Commission should have air tight rules and the power to enforce them and strict, large fines that will stop eliminate the present shenanigans for a long, long time. Thanks. Take care Al ================================================================================== […]
NOTE 1: Many of you know Joyce Nelson from her book, “Beyond Banksters“. Put “Joyce” into the search button on this blog (upper right corner) for more of her work. NOTE 2: 2018-01-15 Input to Govt: How can the Criminal Justice system be changed to better suit Canadians? (Thanks to Janet E for making the […]
To maintain my calm and good nature (ha ha!), I wrote after listening to – – – (CBC, The House) Montreal NAFTA talks could signal beginning of the end (9 minutes) RELATED POSTINGS: 2017-11-01 NZ joins the trend for countries to say no to ISDS (NAFTA and other trade deals) 2017-07-28 A monster payday in […]