Blog
Gerry Caplan
| Veteran Affairs Minister Julian Fantino announced $200 million in spending over next six years on mental health services for vets. It was a big fat lie. |
Blog
David J. Climenhaga
| The last Canadian prime ministers entitled to wear a military uniform by merit of service in the armed forces were Mike Pearson and Pierre Trudeau. Any who have since then are just dressing up. |
Blog
Stephen Kimber
| The recent controversy over Julian Fantino's choice to close Veterans Affairs offices across Canada is really about slashing services to vets to balance the books before the next election. |
Blog
David J. Climenhaga
| Notwithstanding the ridiculous sight of conservative politicians playing Col. Dressup, considering military service a valid criterion for holding public office in Canada is not a good idea. |
Blog
David J. Climenhaga
| If a few Canadian military veterans turn their backs on Tory politicians this morning, let's remember it was Conservatives who set the stage for Remembrance Day to become a political event. |
Blog
Dennis Gruending
| An Access to Information request shows CIDA praised Development and Peace then chopped funding. |
Blog
Dennis Gruending
| CIDA Minister Julian Fantino wants Canadian NGOs to partner with mining companies. Some long-time donors are upset. |
Blog
Gerry Caplan
| Before going any further, the Minister of International Co-operation owes it to Canadians to talk to real experts in the field who'll explain to him the basic truths about international development. |
Podcast
Dan Kellar, [email protected] Radio
| We talk anti-olympics in the UK, anti-Harper in Canada, unfortunate anti-strike actions in Newfoundland, and anti-cooperation from the new minister, and a request to free Omar Khadr |
Podcast
Matthew Adams, Stephen Benedetti
| Political hypocrisy, constitutional troubles, Harper's new policeman, Obama's new friend, G8 accountability and a bit of good news. |
Blog
Fred Wilson
| Julian Fantino is a Chris Hedges moment in Canadian politics. |