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Justice Abella a.k.a. Rock Star

Posted on March 6, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

Rosalie Silberman never wanted to be a judge. But the phone kept ringing. Would she like to be a Family Court judge? She was 29 and pregnant but sure, why not.  How about heading up the Royal Commission on Women’s … Continue reading →

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Ezra Levant: Once a lawyer always a lawyer?

Posted on February 28, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

Ms Soapbox is grateful to Ezra Levant (and that’s not an easy thing to say). Thanks to Ezra she’s discovered that journalism is not a profession (actually she suspected it all along); she’s also learned that “once a lawyer always … Continue reading →

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Journalism Redefined

Posted on February 21, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s been a disturbing week. Ezra Levant, who swore under oath that he was not a reporter, sued the NDP government for refusing to let him attend (and report, presumably) on government media events.  Established journalists fell all over themselves … Continue reading →

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Down for the count

Posted on January 31, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

Ms Soapbox went on a blitz trip to Vancouver Island.  She got home late this afternoon and discovered that her brain is capable of nothing more taxing that deciding whether to watch Sherlock: The Abominable Bride or Miss Fisher’s Murder … Continue reading →

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Notley’s Approach to Trans Mountain (boys, get with the program)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

“Projects like pipelines shouldn’t pit one province against another—they should stimulate conversations that recognize the economic needs and positions of all provinces.”—Alberta premier, Rachel Notley   It doesn’t matter what Rachel Notley does to support interprovincial pipelines it’s never enough—at … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

Five Resolutions for Rachel Notley

Posted on January 3, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

Ms Soapbox’s first round of New Year’s resolutions for a politician (Alison Redford) were ignored, but she’s a persistent soul and will try again. This time she’s prepared five resolutions for Premier Rachel Notley. Stay the course on your climate … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Economy, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

The Art of Conversation

Posted on December 27, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

The Soapbox family had Christmas dinner at a friend’s house this year. The guests included a former federal cabinet minister, an HR executive, two city planners, a philanthropist, a lawyer, an engineer, an animal lover and a legal assistant. They … Continue reading →

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The Rules-of-the-Universe-Do-Not-Apply Christmas List

Posted on December 20, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

The politicians on a break and so are we… Ms Soapbox is curled up in front of the fire playing with her Christmas List. Like most of us she has pretty much everything her little heart desires—a comfy home, loving … Continue reading →

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The Value of Money

Posted on December 13, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

Dr David Dick is fascinated by money. Ms Soapbox isn’t…or wasn’t until she tried to understand why Albertans kept telling pollsters they’re okay with the NDP’s plans for greening the environment, funding education and healthcare and protecting paid farm workers … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Economy, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 47 Comments

What Nigel Wright (PMO) Could Learn From Andrew Fastow (Enron)

Posted on August 23, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

“It’s like inviting Kim Kardashian to talk to your daughters about chastity.”—Andrew Fastow, former CFO of Enron in a speech on ethics You know it’s bad when Nigel Wright could take pointers on ethical conduct from Andrew Fastow, the man … Continue reading →

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