For the first time in history, the Canadian Senate (an unelected body) has voted down a bill previously passed by the Canadian Parliament (an elected body). [cbc]
The Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Stephen Harper, has called for Senate reform before and since being elected, pledging to have members of Senate elected in much the same way as Members of Parliament are -- all the while filling empty Senate posts with allies of his Conservative Party.
Mr. Harper has claimed that Bill C-311, a climate change bill, was "a completely irresponsible bill."
The bill itself is a smokescreen, a distraction, and irrelevant to the underlying issue, which is of immense importance.
It is far more completely irresponsible to allow an unelected body the power to abolish the work put forth by a democratically-elected body. This used to be understood, and no longer seems to be.
We must tread carefully these next days and weeks going forward -- for Canada has taken a step on a path that often leads to revolution.
Showing posts with label Canadian Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canadian Politics. Show all posts
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Vancouver Round-up!
If you haven't done this already, go to the City Reflections website and order a copy of the DVD produced by the Vancouver Historical Society! If you don't know what this is, a great description of the DVD contents is on the re:Place Magazine site, who also did a great article describing the project in depth.
In case you missed the Georgia Straight's annual Best of Vancouver awards, take a wander over to the kitsilano.ca blog for a great post about Kitsilano being voted the Best Neighbourhood... again. Plus lots of great links to businesses in Kits.
And in case you hadn't noticed (and we know you did!), the political mastermind John Turner
failed to jump the electoral hoops to run again as Vancouver Quadra's neorhino candidate. So NOW who do I vote for...? And I have to add, it's really too bad, because I think it was his year... after all, apparently more Canadians believe in the existence of Bigfoot than in promises made by politicians. If that doesn't spell "N-E-O-R-H-I-N-O-V-I-C-T-O-R-Y" then I don't know what will.
Ran across this and thought it might be a great time outdoors, if I ever went outdoors: the UBC Botanical Garden's Greenheart Canopy Walkway. A nice photo and write-up on the Tourism BC flickr stream.
In case you missed the Georgia Straight's annual Best of Vancouver awards, take a wander over to the kitsilano.ca blog for a great post about Kitsilano being voted the Best Neighbourhood... again. Plus lots of great links to businesses in Kits.
And in case you hadn't noticed (and we know you did!), the political mastermind John Turner
failed to jump the electoral hoops to run again as Vancouver Quadra's neorhino candidate. So NOW who do I vote for...? And I have to add, it's really too bad, because I think it was his year... after all, apparently more Canadians believe in the existence of Bigfoot than in promises made by politicians. If that doesn't spell "N-E-O-R-H-I-N-O-V-I-C-T-O-R-Y" then I don't know what will.
Ran across this and thought it might be a great time outdoors, if I ever went outdoors: the UBC Botanical Garden's Greenheart Canopy Walkway. A nice photo and write-up on the Tourism BC flickr stream.
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Straight comes out swinging
Federal Election: What Canadians really want and Federal Election: What Canadians really need by Mike Cowie in the Georgia Straight.
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