In the upshot of yesterday’s omnibus crime bill are two extremely embarrassing pieces against such sensible legislation, published in The Province and The Sun respectively. The former, by left wing lion cub, Ethan Baron, who demonstrates a breathtaking ignorance of the bill, mandatory and non-mandatory sentencing and the law governing both sex offenders and drug [...]

In what I consider to be the quintessential piece on former prime minister Pierre Trudeau, George Jonas–one of Canada’s finest writers ever, so eloquently took the words of the Bard and accurately–appropriately, too, encapsulated Mr. Trudeau’s legacy in a post mortem that appeared in the National Post, which I had framed and, to this day, [...]

I remember, all too well, in the final stages of a friend’s life, how the cancer made his appearance so very dramatically change. Gone was the hearty, steady jaw, and strong set eyes, replaced with what reminded me of my grandfather years earlier, as he lay in what became his death bed at old Shaughnessy [...]

It has been of absolutely no wonder to me why the Chinese investment in this country has been so strong. We are strategically, geographically centered near their homeland and our laws are not as restrictive as the United States. Our people are a mosaic, not melting pot, and Chinese culture and language are readily accepted [...]

On this very page, almost a year and a half ago, I openly speculated about the possible appointment of Gordon Campbell, post-premiership (I was hoping he would resign sooner than later), to the High Commission of India. It was a vacancy that would make perfect sense to fill with Campbell. During his time as Premier, [...]

When you first arrive, the developing silence is incomprehensible. Shuffling of feet stops. You become more purposeful. Breathing becomes a little laboured and tight–you must work for it a little. You are, after all, standing among the sad, exhausted souls of innocents. For a place that birthed millions of unearthly cries in the night, it’s [...]

I don’t mind if the Prime Minister does something for which he receives criticism. I don’t think he does either. There wasn’t a single one in the history of this country that had either expected otherwise or regretted it went it became manifest. Stephen Harper has proved it by addressing criticism. albeit not to the [...]

Truly, I have loved this country with every fibre of my being from the first day I was able to appreciate where my parents came to and what kinds of opportunities they in turn gave us, their four children. So two of the greatest philosophers I know were quite poignant in the last 24 hours. [...]

Not so fast on that final vote count. I have learned that the Burnaby-Douglas Tory campaign team of Ronald Leung will be asking for a recount against the declared ‘winner’, the NDP’s Kennedy Stewart. Stewart is only some 500 votes ahead and the Tory team has noted some irregularities and will be raising other questions. [...]

Congratulations to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, who ran a steady campaign and made reasonable promises. Secondly, congratulations too to Opposition Leader Jack Layton, who has single handedly managed to recklessly fan the flames of Quebec separatism and the only person who can bail him out, is a fellow named [...]