Author Archives: Clive

I had thought my days of giving  speeches on Parliament Hill were over and was surprised to find myself up there speaking.  I had this notion that I had had enough of politics and wanted to fade quietly into books … Continue reading →

I thought it might be useful to explain a little about how I came to support Nathan for the leadership of the NDP.   In the past, my support for NDP candidates has always been based on friendship and acquaintanceship. I … Continue reading →

Another Parliamentary/Constitutional Crisis Coming at Canada. What’s interesting about Robocon is how few journalists and how few members of Parliament  understand we are headed directly towards another parliamentary/constitutional crisis.  Everyone is plugged in twittering and facebooking and soundbiting but no … Continue reading →

Listening to the shouting match that passes for question period, it struck me that most of the members don’t understand the difference between a dirty trick and an illegal act.  There is a profound difference.  The former is unpleasant but … Continue reading →

Imagine if you are about to go out the door to vote and you get a phone call from Elections Canada telling you the poll where you’ve always voted is closed.  It’s been moved to some place else in the … Continue reading →

Robogate has invalidated the Harper minority-majority.  Santa Claus could admit to making fake calls on behalf of Elections Canada and it wouldn’t change the fact that the last election was not valid.   Twelve, eighteen, now 30 ridings are involved.   Liberals … Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter who authorized the Robo calls in 12 to 18 federal ridings and it won’t matter if some minor Conservative functionary is eventually identified and fined as Mr. Harper states he is anxious to see. What does matter … Continue reading →

I’ve been listening to the various candidates for the leadership and after much reflection, I’ve decided Nathan Cullen will have my vote. Canadians were asked if you would support political cooperation between the NDP, Liberals and Greens to defeat the … Continue reading →