Tag Archives: Justin Trudeau

Some Thoughts on Jody Wilson-Raybould’s Testimony

Posted on March 3, 2019 by

It’s been another week of high drama in politics.  Albertan’s concerns over allegations of impropriety surrounding Jason Kenney winning the leadership of the UCP have been swamped by accusations that Justin Trudeau violated the rule of law in his dealings … Continue reading →

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Albertans Aren’t Feeling the Love

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

Last week Ms Soapbox wrote an article for CBC in which she called out the hypocrisy of the energy industry and various conservatives who want the Alberta government to impose temporary industry-wide production cuts to prop up oil prices. Isn’t … Continue reading →

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What do Jason Kenney, John Horgan and Elizabeth May have in Common?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

This just in from the “strange-bedfellows” department:     When it comes to the Trans Mountain pipeline, Jason Kenney, BC premier John Horgan and Green Party leader Elizabeth May are singing from the same song sheet. They all agree that the … Continue reading →

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The Magical Thinkers: Horgan and Kenney

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

I’m not sure what’s more bizarre, BC Premier John Horgan’s rationale for asking the BC Supreme Court to rule on whether BC can limit the amount of diluted bitumen flowing on Trans Mountain or Jason Kenney’s reaction to Horgan’s decision … Continue reading →

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Jason Kenney’s Non-Partisan Request

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

This just in from “the train-has-left-the-station” department. Let’s see, how should Alberta respond to BC’s announcement that it will limit bitumen shipments from Alberta until it completes consultation on more spill response studies? Well, the Notley government could impose a … Continue reading →

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An Unfathomable Darkness — The Gerald Stanley Verdict

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

“There is a darkness that exists in this country and I believe we are going to have to feel our way out of it.” — Chris Murphy, lawyer for the Boushie family The verdict that found Gerald Stanley not guilty … Continue reading →

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Huffing and Puffing “Leadership”

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

Last week BC Premier John Horgan said BC would ban any increase in shipments of diluted bitumen (dilbit) to BC until a scientific advisory panel determined whether shippers can adequately prevent and clean up dilbit spills.  If the panel decides … Continue reading →

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