Politics Archives
Bas Balkissoon wins my neighbouring Scarborough-Rouge River riding after Alvin Curling was appointed Canada's ambassador to the Dominican Republic.[1]
Click on the December 16th ad - version four.
UW's own Paul Lehmann was featured in a recent Election TV spot, he speaks of "good fiscal management." Lehmann is currently the VP for the Ontario Young Liberals.[0]
Harper announces his slimmer 27-member cabinet. 4 are from Quebec; 9 are from Ontario of which 2 are visible minorities. Infrastructure and Communities has not been eliminated as previously speculated.[6]
Our mayor needs a kidney.[0]
I agree. The new Government of Canada website looks like the Conservative website-- so much party-related information.[0]
After 12 years, it looks like we're getting a new mayor.[1]
Frank Scarpitti is running for Markham mayor. I am almost positive he'll be elected-- if nothing crazy happens between now and November.[0]
"In the coming decades, wealthy Alberta could leave Canada as Ottawa struggles to bridge the growing regional divide in the national economy." NB: This is only an editorial piece highlighting Canada's future in 2020.[0]
Tony Wong, MPP for Markham, hopes to return to local politics as Markham regional councillor.[0]
Shima, Brenda, Sanaz and photographer Ram met Miller at the Run for the Cure![1]
Pitfield's got it all wrong, I think calling the mayor 'anti-905, anti-private sector' is actually promoting him.[0]
If you enjoy Michael Ignatieff and Facebook, you should put 1 and 2 together, and add him as a friend![0]
Which level of government you would eliminate? Municipal, federal or provincial. I know what Shawn would say.[4]
Ontario releases the second installment of its fiscal imbalance campaign. It is definitely harsher than the previous "Strong Ontario" campaign.[0]
The Grit leader spoke about key issues for Asians including immigration and credentials recognition. He also continues his devotion on improvements on the environment.[0]
"He said the Liberal party is shifting away from the principles of free enterprise, family values and Canada’s role in the world that are most important to him."[0]
Heads up to those living in the ridings of Burlington, York South-Weston, and Markham: the byelection is February 8.[0]
"We will be making targeted investments in other key areas [...] to build modern infrastructure and transportation gateways [...]. With the additional investments our government will be embarking, on longest period of guaranteed infrastructure and gateway commitments in over half a century."[0]
The rally seemed like a big turnout. On the other hand, Quebec has had a tutition freeze since 1994. That's insane, and I don't see how that helps with keeping their universities competitive.[0]
We remain Liberal red; Michael Chan takes 49% of total votes. Sadly, I did not vote this time around. I'm so bad.[1]
"Health minister reveals plans to marry his long-time partner." Very cute.[0]
Newly elected in Markham, Michael Chan is sworn in as Revenue Minister. The general feeling is that he's just trying to appease voters.[0]
He will be running as a Liberal in what is said to be one of the nation's poorest ridings. Will he be a renewed source for national unity?[1]
Front page news: Miller gets serious about funding for cities. The City lauched a campaign website.[0]
Boo hoo. Goodbye, hot politician.[0]
Ontario represent! Literally. Tory legislation would also give more seats to Alberta and BC.[0]
I watched his press conference this morning. He is an excellent speaker.[0]
Highlight investments in the environment, road and water infrastructure, recreation, and diversity resources.[0]
They recommend a new Mixed Member Proportional system. A referendum will be held regarding this recommendation in conjunction with the next general election on October 10.[0]
Dalton McGuinty releases this website to show his softer side-- a sure sign that the campaigning is so to begin. Viewing the website is like seeing the movie, The Notebook-- it's overly mushy and tries to appeal to my emotions. He also talks about the many 'trimphs' the Liberal party has undertook while in office.[1]
"Here, if MMP were adopted as our electoral system, one could easily envisage the emergence of parties based on ethnicity or on geography." Would that be so horrible? Even so, I don't think any radical party would ever gain more than a handful of seats.[1]
This largely unspoken topic is ironically the most important decision for voters for this election season.[4]
Is this considered cybersquatting? I can't believe Dalton McGuinty did not register his own domain name, and opted only for dalton.ca![1]
I feel bad for John Tory. In terms of leadership, I think Tory trumps McGuinty.[1]
Numerous debates were held in the Chinese media during this election, all of which were plain bickering between Liberal Chan and PC Li. One big snoozer.[0]
It's disappointing, but oh well. Is Referendum Ontario really to blame, as what people are saying? If you were mailed a voter card, voters would've known about the referendum issue. There were also continuous TV, internet, and newspaper ads. The guilty are the politicians and the news media.[0]
I'm not liking Dion; the Throne Speech was just unnacceptable.[2]
Michael Chan is named the new Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.[0]
"Harper may be Toronto-born, but he surely isn't Toronto-bred. He has lived in cities, but certainly disconnected from the currents that underpin urban life."[0]
A Russian social science professor's prediction of how the us will eventually split. It's interesting, but I'd like to fully understand the science behind this prediction.[0]
Poor John Tory. I have great respect for him, and it's sad to see that his leadership is now on the chopping block.[0]
Hourrah for Markham?[0]
Bas Balkissoon wins my neighbouring Scarborough-Rouge River riding after Alvin Curling was appointed Canada's ambassador to the Dominican Republic.[1]
Click on the December 16th ad - version four.
UW's own Paul Lehmann was featured in a recent Election TV spot, he speaks of "good fiscal management." Lehmann is currently the VP for the Ontario Young Liberals.[0]
Harper announces his slimmer 27-member cabinet. 4 are from Quebec; 9 are from Ontario of which 2 are visible minorities. Infrastructure and Communities has not been eliminated as previously speculated.[6]
Our mayor needs a kidney.[0]
I agree. The new Government of Canada website looks like the Conservative website-- so much party-related information.[0]
After 12 years, it looks like we're getting a new mayor.[1]
Frank Scarpitti is running for Markham mayor. I am almost positive he'll be elected-- if nothing crazy happens between now and November.[0]
"In the coming decades, wealthy Alberta could leave Canada as Ottawa struggles to bridge the growing regional divide in the national economy." NB: This is only an editorial piece highlighting Canada's future in 2020.[0]
Tony Wong, MPP for Markham, hopes to return to local politics as Markham regional councillor.[0]
Shima, Brenda, Sanaz and photographer Ram met Miller at the Run for the Cure![1]
Pitfield's got it all wrong, I think calling the mayor 'anti-905, anti-private sector' is actually promoting him.[0]
If you enjoy Michael Ignatieff and Facebook, you should put 1 and 2 together, and add him as a friend![0]
Which level of government you would eliminate? Municipal, federal or provincial. I know what Shawn would say.[4]
Ontario releases the second installment of its fiscal imbalance campaign. It is definitely harsher than the previous "Strong Ontario" campaign.[0]
The Grit leader spoke about key issues for Asians including immigration and credentials recognition. He also continues his devotion on improvements on the environment.[0]
"He said the Liberal party is shifting away from the principles of free enterprise, family values and Canada’s role in the world that are most important to him."[0]
Heads up to those living in the ridings of Burlington, York South-Weston, and Markham: the byelection is February 8.[0]
"We will be making targeted investments in other key areas [...] to build modern infrastructure and transportation gateways [...]. With the additional investments our government will be embarking, on longest period of guaranteed infrastructure and gateway commitments in over half a century."[0]
The rally seemed like a big turnout. On the other hand, Quebec has had a tutition freeze since 1994. That's insane, and I don't see how that helps with keeping their universities competitive.[0]
We remain Liberal red; Michael Chan takes 49% of total votes. Sadly, I did not vote this time around. I'm so bad.[1]
"Health minister reveals plans to marry his long-time partner." Very cute.[0]
Newly elected in Markham, Michael Chan is sworn in as Revenue Minister. The general feeling is that he's just trying to appease voters.[0]
He will be running as a Liberal in what is said to be one of the nation's poorest ridings. Will he be a renewed source for national unity?[1]
Front page news: Miller gets serious about funding for cities. The City lauched a campaign website.[0]
Boo hoo. Goodbye, hot politician.[0]
Ontario represent! Literally. Tory legislation would also give more seats to Alberta and BC.[0]
I watched his press conference this morning. He is an excellent speaker.[0]
Highlight investments in the environment, road and water infrastructure, recreation, and diversity resources.[0]
They recommend a new Mixed Member Proportional system. A referendum will be held regarding this recommendation in conjunction with the next general election on October 10.[0]
Dalton McGuinty releases this website to show his softer side-- a sure sign that the campaigning is so to begin. Viewing the website is like seeing the movie, The Notebook-- it's overly mushy and tries to appeal to my emotions. He also talks about the many 'trimphs' the Liberal party has undertook while in office.[1]
"Here, if MMP were adopted as our electoral system, one could easily envisage the emergence of parties based on ethnicity or on geography." Would that be so horrible? Even so, I don't think any radical party would ever gain more than a handful of seats.[1]
This largely unspoken topic is ironically the most important decision for voters for this election season.[4]
Is this considered cybersquatting? I can't believe Dalton McGuinty did not register his own domain name, and opted only for dalton.ca![1]
I feel bad for John Tory. In terms of leadership, I think Tory trumps McGuinty.[1]
Numerous debates were held in the Chinese media during this election, all of which were plain bickering between Liberal Chan and PC Li. One big snoozer.[0]
It's disappointing, but oh well. Is Referendum Ontario really to blame, as what people are saying? If you were mailed a voter card, voters would've known about the referendum issue. There were also continuous TV, internet, and newspaper ads. The guilty are the politicians and the news media.[0]
I'm not liking Dion; the Throne Speech was just unnacceptable.[2]
Michael Chan is named the new Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.[0]
"Harper may be Toronto-born, but he surely isn't Toronto-bred. He has lived in cities, but certainly disconnected from the currents that underpin urban life."[0]
A Russian social science professor's prediction of how the us will eventually split. It's interesting, but I'd like to fully understand the science behind this prediction.[0]
Poor John Tory. I have great respect for him, and it's sad to see that his leadership is now on the chopping block.[0]
Hourrah for Markham?[0]
