Trudeau Wins Liberal Leadership

April 14, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Trudeau Wins Liberal Leadership Justin Trudeau has won the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada in commanding fashion. Continue reading... 'We're Just Waiting For Justin' NDP Votes To Strip Socialist Language From Party Books NDP 'At Risk Of Becoming Another Liberal Party': Socialist Caucus Chair PHOTOS: Trudeau's Greatest Hits In Pics What To Expect From Trudeau 'I Make No Promises About Standing On A Pedestal' 'I Make No Promises About Standing On A Pedestal' Trudeau Says He Won't Bite Back Pay Up White Supremacists Celebrate Tory Repeal Of Hate Speech Clause ELIZABETH MAY What Does Joe Oliver Know About Science? Not Much Attitudes and willful blindness form the basis of federal government policy as expressed by our federal Minister of Natural Resources, and that it is a sign of negligent disregard for the public interest. It is unacceptable. A revealing exchange with the editorial board of La Presse confirms that if Joe Oliver has ever had a science briefing, he wasn't listening. Continue reading... KEITH BEARDSLEY Will Justin Trudeau Crash and Burn? While always nice to get a lot of media coverage, Trudeau should be concerned that in the long run all the hype could hurt more than help him. Expectations are so high for him that I wonder if anyone could live up to them. Remember all the media hype around the previous savior of the Liberal Party, a gentleman by the name of Michael Ignatieff. It didn't help him. Continue reading... DANYAAL RAZA In Canada, Wealth Still Equals Health The gap between rich and poor in Canada is growing. What is indisputable to those of us working in the health care sector is its effect on health of Canadians. Health is a concern common to all, regardless of political affiliation, and does not exist in isolation from this growing problem. Evidence continues to mount that rising income inequality is contributing to the deterioration of the health of all people in Canada, regardless of their income level. As a family doctor who sees the impacts of public policies on the front lines, I find myself nodding in agreement to calls to action. The time for leadership on this issue has come. Continue reading... VINCENT GOGOLEK BC Election 2013: Put Information Rights Front And Centre A few short days from now, the writ will drop on the 2013 provincial election, kicking off twenty-eight days of heated campaigning. And while there's no shortage of issues for voters to consider, recent controversies around government secrecy and attempts to undermine Freedom of Information make it clear that information policy should be a top priority for voters. Continue reading... RUSS BLINCH Why Don't We Tax Carbon Like We Tax Cigarettes? A carbon tax is like a tax on tobacco. We need to make sure we are paying the full cost of something that is going to cause havoc down the road. In fact a carbon tax could be even revenue neutral, i.e., the money could be refunded to help the needy. Carbon-based fuels cause pollution and global warming. These hazards will prove costly for future generations. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.