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Should cellphones be banned in classrooms?

Should cellphones be banned in classrooms?

Recently, several provinces have banned or severely limited the use cellphones in classrooms. The argument for banning cellphones is obvious. Using them during class can be a huge distraction. The argument for allowing them is somewhat more nuanced. Many of us use...

Which option do you prefer for a future Canadian Senate?

Which option do you prefer for a future Canadian Senate?

Justin Trudeau has made some modest Senate reforms by having a somewhat partisan committee select Senators to be appointed. It’s no surprise that these selections seem to share similar big government priorities to our current PM, albeit not necessarily card-carrying...

Should Women Have More Children?

Should Women Have More Children?

In this week's New York Times, they published an article by a "Progressive" University Professor, asking if Progressives should begin to advocate for population growth - i.e. higher fertility rates, among American Women.  This position has largely been the realm of...

Should MP Pensions be tied to balanced budgets?

Should MP Pensions be tied to balanced budgets?

Should a new law be passed by the Federal Government that delays MP pension eligibility by a year for every year the Federal Government is running a deficit? If they miss a year because there is a federal deficit, then rather than taking six years to be eligible for a pension, it would take seven.

Peace in the Ukraine?

Peace in the Ukraine?

There has been some expression of interest from Russia regarding establishing a peace accord with Ukraine. The prerequisite of the discussions is that Crimea will remain part of Russia, and that the Russian speaking parts of Eastern Ukraine, now occupied by Russia, will formally become part of Russia.

Amnesty to Illegal Migrants?

Amnesty to Illegal Migrants?

Click below to view last week’s poll question results: Does the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) have too much power in Canada?

Does the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) have too much power in Canada?

Does the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) have too much power in Canada?

In a modern democracy, we tend to think of it divided into three separate and independent areas; the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.  Despite losing the popular vote in the last two elections, the Trudeau government remains firmly in...

Keep or Can the New Canada Water Agency?

Keep or Can the New Canada Water Agency?

In May, the federal government announced it was creating a new organization called the Canada Water Agency.   It will have a 5-year budget of $85 million, staff of 215, half of which will be located at a new headquarters in Winnipeg. This is part of a broader effort...