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About the author
CKirkby
- earned degrees in language / literature and law (but is not currently a lawyer or a journalist);
- worked for over a decade on Parliament Hill;
- misses writing; and
- appreciates thoughtful comments, en anglais ou en français. (Email addresses are not published.)
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Yearly Archives: 2024
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
Posted in Employment, Law, Politics
Tagged government, labour, legislative process, unions
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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
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
What I’m working on
Not so many published posts this particular month. Here is how I have otherwise been busy. Continue reading
Little flickers of connection
In which I talk my way into offices and onto tour buses, and learn things and don’t get murdered. Continue reading
Racism against a Supreme Court Justice
Diversity of experience on the Court can only be a threat to our system of government if the actual goal of government is to exclude people. Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Law, Politics
Tagged notwithstanding clause, racism, recusal, Supreme Court of Canada
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Compassion
I’ve started taking a year-long course on compassion. I find there’s a shortage of compassion in the world and, you know, be the change you want to see. Continue reading
Disability Pride Month
Consciously or not, we often treat “disabilities” as a flaw in a person, like they didn’t try hard enough and should be ashamed. There is societal judgment and resentment, like they’re a burden. Like they are lesser humans. Like they should be grateful for “support” that fails to meet their basic needs. Like it wouldn’t be such a big deal if they just died. Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Health, Psychology
Tagged being human, disability, gatekeeping, inclusivity, medical ableism, pre-disabled
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Review of Meghan Trainor’s Timeless
Meghan Trainor’s Timeless is a collection of catchy songs, grounded in self-worth and compassion, in a variety of genres, with clever and creative lyrics, vocals that sound effortless, and playful musicality and production. It is also quite horny. Continue reading
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 →