Monthly Archives: August 2024

Doing some math on the federal government’s return-to-office policy

September approaches. September is the month when federal employees are expected to start donating their “free” time three days per week to commute to a job they’ve proven they can do from home, where there probably aren’t bats. 7.68 work … Continue reading

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Saturday night analysis of Ministerial directives under s. 107 of the Canada Labour Code

How’s that for an engaging title. I am, I would say unsurprisingly or even predictably, interested in the ongoing railway labour dispute. Although it’s not clear from the articles I’ve read, the relevant union seems to be fighting for some … Continue reading

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My first “newsletter”

The new website is live! Let me explain some of the exciting new improvements. Less annoying! I was frustrated with (1) the previous navigation options on the website and especially (2) the “subscribe” pop-up that popped up even if you … Continue reading

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Kim Slambell

For a while I did roller derby. I loved roller skating as a kid, and after a lifetime of martial arts I found it fun to bash into things. Combine that with a culture that’s supportive and silly and diverse? … Continue reading

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Quick-fire round of government failures

There are too many news stories I want to spend time on, so it’s time for a quick-fire round of government failures.

(Treaty negotiations, undocumented workers, violence against women.) Continue reading

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