Category Archives: Politics

An advisor resigns

Posted on 2024-12-16 by CKirkby

Exciting federal political news today: it looks like Justin Trudeau tried to demote Chrystia Freeland in favour of another rich white dude and she, after years as his closest political advisor and heir apparent to the Liberal throne, said “no, … Continue reading →

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Pith and substance

Posted on 2024-12-05 by CKirkby

I continue to think about the proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations, as Alberta plans an objection under its Sovereignty Act. Specifically I wonder how the federal government intends to justify an “environmental” law in court … Continue reading →

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Happy union AGM day.

Posted on 2024-11-17 by CKirkby

I had a private comment in response to my post on Friday about questions members could put to federal labour unions, say at an AGM today. It included counter-arguments others might have in mind, so I decided to respond publicly. … Continue reading →

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Suggested questions to put to unions re: fighting in-office policies

Posted on 2024-11-15 by CKirkby

I’ve learned that my former union’s Annual General Meeting is being held this Sunday, 17 November 2024, including by Zoom. My emails to the union about fighting the federal government’s return-to-office policy have gone unanswered. Presumably it’s easy to ignore … Continue reading →

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Environmental law: not even satire

Posted on 2024-11-12 by CKirkby

An article from Fatima Syed at actual news site The Narwhal, “‘We’re incredibly responsible’: Enbridge Gas president dismisses Canada’s emissions cap,” reads like an article from satirical news site The Beaverton. The Gas President’s complaints include that government incentives being … Continue reading →

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History

Posted on 2024-11-06 by CKirkby

I’ve complained before about how history was taught to me in school. Most of the time it was extremely dull. I didn’t want to memorize the dates of battles far away in time and space that had no clear significance … Continue reading →

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How many ineffective roads must a union walk down…

Posted on 2024-10-17 by CKirkby

My former union now thinks the solution to the federal government’s three-days-in-office policy is to request that Parliament study the matter. Presumably the reasoning is that the federal court process is taking too long and maybe a minority Parliament overflowing … Continue reading →

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A Climate of Community

Posted on 2024-10-10 by CKirkby

A recurring theme in the news lately is capitalism-aggravated climate disasters that devastate people and regions. Capitalist governments are unwilling to mitigate climate disasters and unable to respond to the need caused. There is too much. Responders, care workers in … Continue reading →

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Universal ambivalence (pharmacare news)

Posted on 2024-10-06 by CKirkby

Bill C-64 now at third reading in the Senate Per CBC, the federal pharmacare bill made it through committee study in the Senate this past week and is scheduled for a final vote on October 10. No further amendments were … Continue reading →

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Federal political slogans

Posted on 2024-09-22 by CKirkby

I already unintentionally made up slogans for two of the federal political leaders, so let’s flesh that idea out. Justin Trudeau: “I’m not as bad as the other guy.” It infuriates me that after 9 years this is the best … Continue reading →

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