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November 22, 2012 Subscribe · Forward Harper's Snub Riles Some Premiers Canada's premiers are arriving in Halifax in the hopes of striking a common economic plan at a time of tepid growth and mounting debt. Continue reading... Tories Accused Of Whitewashing F-35 Review Done As A Critic Charged With Fraud, London Mayor To Break Silence Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Tumbles To Turf At Grey Cup Event (VIDEO) Canada Marijuana Laws: Most Canadians In Favour Of Decriminalization Or Legalization, Poll Shows Kevin Page Takes Government 'Goliath' To Court Over Information Request Harper's Absence At Premiers Meeting On Economy Doesn't Sit Well With Some Martin Sheen: 9/11 Questions 'Unanswered,' Building 7 'Very Suspicious' Montreal Pots And Pans Video Of Protest Against Bill 78 Goes Viral Canada Marijuana Laws: Most Canadians In Favour Of Decriminalization Or Legalization, Poll Shows An Open Letter to Uncle Sam, From Your Northern Neighbour MATT PRICE Embracing Nexen Deal? Trudeau Prefers Shock Factor to Leadership Why do political handlers confuse contrarianism with "substance"? The Justin Trudeau campaign, keen to put to bed allegations of its candidate being a lightweight, just put out an opinion piece embracing the takeover of Nexen by China's state owned CNOOC. Unexpected, eh? It must therefore be substantive. Who knows, a real debate about Canada with real options beyond the current narrow bandwidth may open up and engage Canadians in politics again. Goodness knows that what's currently on offer isn't exactly inspiring. Continue reading... ALISON LOAT Technology and Political Campaigns: Not Just Robocalls As Canadians respond to allegations about the misuse of robocalls in the 2011 federal campaign, it's critical that such technologies are not confused with tactics. The public debate must consider the potential these technologies offer political leaders to more effectively reach the citizens they serve. Continue reading... DAVID DODGE Nova Scotia's Breezy Idea Puts Communities First Tour the rolling countryside of Nova Scotia in the fall and it's like driving right into a post card. Head west of Truro and not only do you get this scenic drive but you'll find Nuttby Mountain wind farm -- the turbines popping up into view quite unexpectedly. All things being equal would you be more inclined to have a coal-fired power plant in your backyard or a wind turbine that you helped raise the money for? Continue reading... RACHEL DéCOSTE This Unsung Canadian Hero Deserves His Due The most influential man in the history of the province of British Columbia is James Douglas. Curiously overlooked by Ottawa, no statue of Sir James Douglas adorns the capital. Fact is, the capital region bestows no parks, no bridges, no street or stretch of highway to Douglas -- an honour reserved for the monarchy and Canadian heroes of European heritage. Continue reading... ABUBAKAR KASIM Western Leaders Should Support Justice, Not Israel I have noticed one trend over the years: We in the west preach about justice until we lose air in our lungs, but when it comes to the Middle East, we fail to uphold the same principles we preach to the rest of the world. We stand behind Israel irrespective of whether it is right or wrong. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.