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Is There a Monster Under our Bed?
Negative campaign ads are nothing new. They have been part of our politics for far to long. In this election however, negative campaigns have taken a different twist. Fear has become a major theme. Fear of others, fear of the future … Continue reading
Will You Vote to Save My Canada?
Even countries as multi-cultural as Canada have an identity. ‘My Canada’s’ identity is founded on certain cultural beliefs and values that serve as the cornerstone of who we are as people. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms enshrines these values we … Continue reading
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Tagged canada, Canadian Museum of Human Rights, children, Culture of Canada, Education, election, government, Harper, Human rights, Inclusion, Liberal, politics, Trudeau, Winnipeg
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Election Canada: Fear, Untruths and Inequality
There may be people still deciding who to vote for and unfortunately there are still a large number of people who may not vote at all. Those individuals are most likely the young and marginalized. It is important that everyone … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged 2015, canada, Conservatives, economy, election, government, Harper, Liberals, NDP, politics, propagada
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Crazy Economic Policy
This week our Prime Minister was quoted as saying ‘That would be crazy economic policy’ when discussing the issues in regards to Carbon Taxes on oil at this specific time. I have never been a big fan of old adages … Continue reading
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Tagged canada, Crazy Economic Policy, economy, Harper, social impact, tax, tax fairness, tax havens, youth, youth employment, youth unemployment
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Blowin’ In the Wind: Changing Culture
Does music shape culture or does culture shape music? Music like other art forms is a powerful way for individuals to find their voice and as with ‘Folk Songs’, bring people together. People like Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan and Peter, … Continue reading
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Tagged canada, Culture, dylan, environment, folk music, Harper, Human rights, Joan Baez, neil young, oil, pete seeger, peter paul and mary, phil ochs, tar sands
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Defining My Canada: Climate Change
I think almost everyone growing up at one time or another watched Sesame Street with or without our children. I use to love watching the “one of these things is not like the other” segment. I am not sure it is … Continue reading
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Tagged australia, Brisbane, canada, Climate Change, coober pedy, G20 Summitt, green, Harper, keystone, oil, poverty, Sustainability, tar sands
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Remembering ‘My Canada’
Even countries as multi-cultural as Canada have an identity. ‘My Canada’ is founded on certain cultural beliefs and values that serve as the cornerstone of who we are as people. In a world where social media, international news, broadcasts, movies and television … Continue reading
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Tagged canada, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Culture, Harper, Human rights, poppy, poverty, Prime Minister, Remembrance Day, tax fairness, taxes
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Judge a Person by Actions Not Words
There is an old adage “How do you tell when a Politician is Lying?” The answer of course is “When they move their lips.” Politicians despite being trusted by less than 10% of the people in Canada continue to make … Continue reading
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Tagged actions, campaigns, election, government, Harper, lies, politics, promises, truth, United Nations, Winnipeg, words
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The Real Issues Facing our Next Mayor (Part 1)
One of the complicated issues relating to running for Mayor in the City of Winnipeg is the expectations of the voters wanting each candidate to explain: 1) What are you going to do? 2) Why should I vote for you? This … Continue reading
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Tagged City Council, city hall, City of Winnipeg, Education, government, Harper, Hoddinott, Mayor, poverty, Residents of the Exchange, taxes, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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