Winnipeg Sun Editorial: No more excuses on Air India

Winnipeg Sun Editorial: No more excuses on Air India: "No more excuses on Air India
Of all the ridiculous excuses Public Safety Minister Anne McLellan has offered for not ordering a public inquiry into the terrorist bombing of Air India Flight 182, here is the worst. "

Yahoo! News - Jesse Jackson Jumps Into Florida Right-To-Die Case

Yahoo! News - Jesse Jackson Jumps Into Florida Right-To-Die Case: "'She is being starved to death, she is being dehydrated to death. That's immoral and unnecessary,' Jackson told reporters after meeting Schiavo's parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, near the hospice in Pinellas Park where she is being cared for. "

Superior Court Justice Jane Milanetti

Evaluating damage at the Justice Building Superior Court Justice Jane Milanetti

· Checks out the damage at the Brantford Courthouse
· Is a proponent of saving architectural historic buildings particularly the Wellington court house to its 19th century grace
· The water damage has caused delays because there is nowhere else in the building to accommodate juries

Source: Expositor “Restoring an architectural jewel” March 29, 2005

Will adjudicate the issue of “officially induced error” on April 14, 2005 in the case of A. Stelmaszniski and Revenue Canada

The legal issue to be determined in this case:

“The defense of ‘officially-induced error’ is available as a defense to an alleged violation of a regulatory statute where an accused has reasonably relied upon the erroneous legal opinion or advise of an official who is responsible for the administration or enforcement of the particular law. “

Maybe they listened and are actually trying to help farmers

Osprey Media Group Inc. - Brantford Expositor: "Farm aid called a first step "

Winnipeg Sun: NEWS - Contract rigged?

They never learn
Winnipeg Sun: NEWS - Contract rigged?

The 6 billion dollar challenge -Financial issues await Ont. legislature

It is time for accountability - perform or perish if you can not

Hamilton: "'The Liberals are in deep trouble,' said New Democrat House Leader Peter Kormos.
'Their fiscal affairs have just collapsed in terms of them not being able to balance the books in any way, shape or form, (and) their federal cousins have abandoned them,' he said.
'I suspect it's going to be a very painful and uncomfortable session for the Liberals.' "

CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: Liberal rule in jeopardy

Nothing like changing the rules after you got tacit approval - what is wrong with the Leberals?
CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: Liberal rule in jeopardy

Winnipeg Sun Editorial: Another union grab

Winnipeg Sun Editorial: Another union grab: "Forcing non-union workers to pay union dues and making companies hire unionized workers in order to work on a project is unethical, undemocratic and bad for business. "

David versus Golliath - Round Three Report

Connie Baran-Gerez will argue the "officially enduced error defense to Honorable Justice Milanetti on April 14.2005 at the Brantford Court house.

Suspense and riveting drama in the Case of Adam Stelmaszniski versus Revenue Canada

I was in court today and witnessed the proceedings with others in the case of Adam Stelmaszniski versus Revenue Canada. It was nip and tuck in the beginning – the judge appeared to be out for blood or sentencing. However, Adams new lawyer stood her ground –with intelligence, poise, and a real apparent presence with legal teeth based on precedent. The outcome, after a delay of ¾ hours, were the judge obviously conferred with a higher power, is that the proceeding on the “officially induced error submission” will be heard on April 14 and sentencing (if required) will be on May 9. There was a distinct change in the judge’s attitude after she came back from the “10 minute” recess.

It very much looks like it is Adam’s turn to put Revenue Canada and indirectly the Judge on trial. Either way – it will, if needed go to appeal, with what appears to be very good grounds for dismissal. This is not based on hope but facts, precedents and legal resources that appear to be weighted in Adams favour. The David versus Goliath drama continues charged with lots of adrenalin and suspense – maybe for once justice will truly be fairly served. I will keep you posted.

"Beyond that, the trial skirmish today, produced only questions: Who is accountable? Who ran the conspiracy of officially induced error? Was it ineptitude, indifference or poor quality leadership that led to such a flawed investigation? Should the case -- as frail, damaged and incomplete as the parts of the new information show and that the prosecution failed to disclose -- have even gone to trial? Above all, what happens now? "

Winnipeg Sun Editorial: Gun control borders on the ridiculous

The gun registry is a 2 billion dollar mistake - direct this wasted money to constructive health care. PR

Winnipeg Sun Editorial: Gun control borders on the ridiculous: "We were treated to a sobering reminder this week of just how easily criminals in Canada are able to arm themselves, despite our government's massive spending on a registry that was supposed to keep track of all the guns in the country. "

CTV.ca Ist e NA economic union coming ?

Sympatico / MSN : News : CTV.ca: "Strengthening economic and security ties with the U.S. and Mexico will also strengthen Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Paul Martin says."

Hamilton More promises of better performance - Hold your breath or nose

Hamilton: "Sorbara said the government is nevertheless committed to getting the province's finances back on track. "

Macleans.ca | The air India tragedy re-visited

It is unfortunate that we have witnessed so many displays of inadvertence and public official ineptitude in march - the government's id's of March so to speak. Four RCMP officers get killed - following what procedure, those that caused the air India disaster have not been found, and the Adscam inquiry keeps Canadians badly entertained like the black soap opera it is. Time for renewal- and the recapture of our values away from the expensive bunglers who cost so much yet produce or deliver so little.

Macleans.ca | Top Stories | Canada | It can't end here: "Beyond that, the trial produced only questions: If not Malik and Bagri, who ran the conspiracy? Was it ineptitude, indifference or racism that led to such a flawed investigation? Should the case -- as frail, damaged and incomplete as the parts of the recovered jetliner the prosecution assembled in a secret warehouse -- have even gone to trial? Above all, what happens now? "

FCPP Publications :: The Evolution of a Zombie Economy

FCPP Publications :: The Evolution of a Zombie Economy(#3858176243)

Politicians, car salespeople least admired: poll

Who can you trust these Days- firemen and nurses? -Certainly not politicians or senior government officilal. This is a interesting trust survey. PR
News | canada.com network

Venusian Issues

Venusian Issues: "Hospital bed shortage for kids only temporary: McGuinty'
Let's see 15.6 milion for 9 hospital beds is not a problem for Mcquinty- that's 1.8 million per bed to sove the children can't get health care problem in Ontario. Are there any other alternatives? PR
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National Post Moves in the right direction?

Maybe Canadians will have a real choice soon . PRNational Post: "The convention strongly backed Mr. Harper's promise to enact legislation preserving the traditional definition of marriage.
It also endorsed a publicly funded health care system under which services would be delivered through the 'most appropriate public or private provider based on quality and cost.'
Several resolutions commit a Tory government to significant reductions in personal and corporate taxes. Others promise more money to tackle fiscal imbalances with the provinces, as well as more generous benefits and tax breaks to veterans, caregivers, stay-at-home parents and post-secondary students.
Delegates backed reopening the Kyoto climate-change protocol, returning to the negotiating table on U.S. missile defence, appointing only senators who have been elected in their provinces, and giving MPs a chance to ratify Supreme Court of Canada nominees in a free vote"

Winnipeg Sun Editorial: Scams at core of unity fraud

Winnipeg Sun Editorial: Scams at core of unity fraud: "The goings-on in the program are an absolute disgrace and a slap in the face to decent, hardworking Canadians. Yet, former prime minister Jean Chretien played the fool in his testimony before Gomery, and Prime Minister Paul Martin feigned ignorance, even though he signed the cheques. "

Conservative convention a success -Harper gets 84% approval rating

The right to rule-maybe PR
href="http://www.canada.com/national/story.html?id=2af4a3b2-c48a-4e17-9a67-17bdcf753752&page=2">News | canada.com network: "In his keynote address on Friday night, Harper had implored his followers to show respect for those with opposing opinions within the party.
It proved to be among the more singular accomplishments of a convention that Harper described as the most successful in Conservative politics in 20 years. "

FCPP Publications :: The Evolution of a Zombie Economy

Agree completely with this well thought out assesment PR
FCPP Publications :: The Evolution of a Zombie Economy: "Relative national prosperity offers a great opportunity to unbind our suppressed energies. Instead, hard-won federal surpluses are being frittered away with comfortable, but dated thinking. Torquing the public sector with more money is not a way to improve public services. Manitoba has the biggest government sector in western Canada, yet it is never enough. Recent statistics show that all three levels of government consumed 47.4 percent of our provincial GDP in 2003/04. Add in such romantic relics as Crown corporations and government spending likely swells past half our economy. This compares very unfavorably to a Canadian average of 38 percent. "