Finance Minister Flaherty has promised us tax cuts. The recent surplus, and projections for the future, make such a promise possible. And many people and corporations are happy. But we would prefer to see more compassionate and progressive use of … Continue reading →
Periodically, one hears of a survey being carried out, to determine which of the many nations of the world stand highest in the estimation of their own citizens. Time and again, we learn that the population of Canada rate their … Continue reading →
I used to think democracy was firmly established in Canada. After all, the Doctrine of the Divine Right of Kings was buried in 1649 when King Charles I lost his head, wasn’t it? But now we hear that our Prime … Continue reading →
Dear Prime Minister: I must have been asleep at the switch – or wherever I was at the time – to have missed Silver Donald Cameron’s article in the NovaScotian on July 30. But the letters in today’s Chronicle Herald … Continue reading →
I understand that the Palestinian people are suffering enormous deprivation partly because the international embargo is crippling their economy. It is bad enough that Israel is taking over much of the most valuable Palestinian property through the illegal “settlements”, is … Continue reading →
The Hon. Judy Streatch, M.L.A. Government of Nova Scotia Dear Judy: It was very kind of you to meet with our group at Grace McClung’s on May 25. I hope you got – and continue to get – some satisfaction … Continue reading →
The Hon. Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Canada Ottawa, ON. Dear Peter MacKay: I have heard on reliable authority that since 2001 more than 800 social activists in the Philippines have been assassinated in waves of state-sponsored … Continue reading →
The Hon. Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, House of Commons, Ottawa. Dear Mr. Prentice: I understand that your Department has begun to search archival records for information concerning deaths of students at residential schools. This is … Continue reading →
Dear Gerald Keddy, M.P., My income consists totally of pension payments, and has always been modest. But I fully expect that if Canada is to deal adequately with its environmental problems the action will cost me at least a thousand … Continue reading →
I object to the federal government cuts to grants to women’s and social programs. Many people in our society need a hand let down from above before they can stand on their own feet and take their places as contributing … Continue reading →