Can the Government Make Housing and Groceries More Affordable? Don’t Hold Your Breath

 Pierre Poilievre, who is always good for a catchy line, recently commented on the Liberal cabinet ministers’ meeting with grocery titans to try and persuade them to reduce prices: “It’s an act, and what we need is action.” Much of the political crowing about attacking the inflated cost of living, like

Montreal Economic Institute Says Trudeau Taxes Since 2015 Are Damaging the Economy

 A study released today by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) sheds light on the detrimental effects of income tax increases in Canada since the Trudeau government was elected in 2015. The MEI is an independent public policy think tank with offices in Montreal and Calgary. Through its publications, media appearances,

Star candidates surface in run-up to next federal election

 Depending on who you talk to, Canada has either navigated the current COVID-19 crisis relatively well or the country is heading towards an economic sinkhole for which we may never recover. The truth is probably somewhere in between. The Trudeau government COVID-19 spending spree is more than worrisome. Parliamentary Budget

Canada’s China policy should begin with release of Meng Wanzhou

 ABOVE (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): Michael Kovrig, Meng Wangzhou, Michael Spavor Deal with the faults of others as gently as your own.  — Chinese proverb The continued stridency and vitriol of the Trudeau Liberal government towards China is counter productive and doing nothing to secure the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

Canada needs guardian police not warrior police

 ABOVE: Commissioner of the RCMP Brenda Lucki and Alberta Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki both said that there was no racism in policing in Canada until the Prime Minister stated there was. Twenty-four hours later, both officers exclaimed that indeed there was racism. ABOVE RIGHT: Chief Allen Adam being assaulted by the Alberta

Canada — Trump’s China Pawn

 The American request for the arrest It was a year ago this month when the Trudeau government detained and arrested Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer, Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, in Vancouver at the sole request of the United States. Meng is the daughter of Ren Zhengfei, the founder of and CEO of

Who Is Marijuana Legalization Really For?

 The Liberal government’s eagerness to follow through with campaign promises might just have launched Canadians into the messiest policy undertaking we’ve seen in years.             Since it’s introduction in the 2015 election campaign, the Liberal Party’s plan to legalize recreational marijuana (for those 18 and older) has largely been viewed

OIAF, Still Drawing In the Animation World After 40 Years

 All photos by Andre Gagne. What do a recently unemployed Martian, a man who’d rather be a dog, a young Paris loving poet, an enlightened pig, a kidnapped imaginary friend and a jilted moustache all have in common? They are either the meandering mental musings of a single man with

Five Quick-Wins for Trudeau’s First Day in Office

 Photo by Jean-Marc Carisse While it takes time for a new prime minister to translate campaign rhetoric into effective policies, there are at least five quick-wins that Justin Trudeau can achieve on his very first day in office. All five can be implemented in a few minutes through simple orders-in-council

Marion’s Way

 One of my favourite quotes is from U.S. President John Kennedy. He said: “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.”That is a question every person in Canada should reflect upon as we watch the disastrous human tragedy unfolding before our eyes in Europe as millions of innocent

Baird, Poilievre, Trudeau – Ottawa’s cold winter parliament warms up for Ukraine

 It’s been a busy season for politics during the deep freeze of winter. Ottawa West- Nepean MP and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has been busy on the home front addressing the needs of his constituents while ensuring he represents Canada with a strong voice internationally. He leveled a stern

Publisher speaks to Justin Trudeau’s Liberal leadership potential

 Sun TV News interview with OLM Publisher, Dan Donovan, on Liberal Leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau.