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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...

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Transformers: More than Meets the Eye

The path to net zero, based on the much disputed belief that carbon dioxide is a pollution, is more steep and impractical than most people realize. Replacing fossil fuels with clean electricity will require much more power generation and a greatly upgraded grid to...

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.

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...

Should legislators use the nothwithstanding clause more?

Should legislators use the nothwithstanding clause more?

Recently, there has been a debate regarding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause in the event that Conservatives form the Government next year.   The Federal Government has never used this clause to override a decision by the courts, although many provinces have....

Indigenous Identity Fraud?

Indigenous Identity Fraud?

This week there was a conference in Winnipeg with a wide range of First Nations and Metis groups that focussed on the topic of stopping the fraudulent self identification by non-FN people who identify as FN in order to obtain jobs, contracts, university entrance,...