Eye on Saskatchewan

Sask NDP and Dwain Lingenfelter continue to stalk

2010-04-25T13:15:00.002-06:00

So after 6 or 7 requests to have my phone numbers removed from the Sask NDP call center lists, and after 4 telephone conversations with the Provincial Office where they promised that my number had being removed, Dwain and his host of flunkies continue to call my house asking for money and support.You would think that for a party that is in opposition and needs as much support as they can get,

You tell me who is effective!!!!

2008-08-14T09:19:00.003-06:00

By the numbers.....Taking on Harper; NDP opposed 41 of 43 Confidence votes, Liberals propped up Harper on all 43Showing up for work; NDP attendance 87% Liberal attendance 65%Private Members Bills; NDP bills 43% Liberal bills 29%Standing up for you; NDP 57% - 291 motions Liberals 28% 145 motionsEach of the NDP Members of Parliament did the work of % Liberal MP's Who do you want working

Well doesn't this explain a lot....

2008-08-14T09:14:00.002-06:00

Can you imagine working for a company that has a little more than 300Employees and has the following statistics?30 have been accused of spousal abuse.9 have been arrested for fraud14 have been accused of writing bad cheques.95 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses.4 have done time for assault.55 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit.12 have been arrested on drug

Liberals' gas tank is heading for empty

2008-08-01T09:25:00.002-06:00

This comes as no surprise to me. The NDP are growing in both memberships and donations across Canada. clipped from network.nationalpost.comThe figures are bleak. According to filings with Elections Canada, the Liberal party raised $912,000 in the quarter that ended in June. That’s just ahead of the New Democrats,

The shame of being a Conservative MP

2008-07-25T10:27:00.002-06:00

I invite you all to go check out Abandoned Stuff by Saskboy...if we all follow his lead in this blog..imagine the money saved!!!! ATTA GO SASKBOY!!!! clipped from www.abandonedstuff.comAs if it wasn’t embarrassing enough to be a Conservative after the In-Out election campaign spending scandal broke, the party is

Canada's Copyright party is.....the NDP

2008-07-16T08:15:00.002-06:00

This came in this morning from p2pnetnews..No a bad take on the truth!! clipped from www.p2pnet.netmany of the comments about Bill C-61 on BLOGS all across Canada you can hear people saying that all the parties are the same, and that we need a Canadian Pirate Party. The Pirate Party (Swedish: Piratpartiet) is a

Useless doesnt even begin to describe them!!!

2008-07-15T13:06:00.002-06:00

Mr Mandryk hits the nail right on the head with his comments. The MP's we have representing us in Ottawa are completely useless and will NOT and HAVE NOT done a single thing to support Saskatchewan clipped from www.canada.comIt may be that Saskatchewan now has the worst representation in Ottawa this province has

Layton slams 'kill-a-unionist-pay-a-fine' deal with Colombia

2008-07-10T17:36:00.002-06:00

clipped from www.nupge.ca Ottawa (11 July 2008) - Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton says it's "simply outrageous" for Ottawa to sign a trade deal with Colombia with a clause calling for the South American nation to pay a fine to a special fund whenever a union activist is murdered.

NDP Launches On-line Petition Against the Text Message Cash Grab

2008-07-08T13:27:00.000-06:00

For months the NDP has been running a campaign against the outrageous and unfair charges cell phone customers have to put up with. Canadian cell phone users face higher charges than in Europe or the US. Today it was reported that in August, Telus Mobility and Bell Mobility will begin charging cell phone users 15 cents for each incoming text message, including spam. This afternoon, the

Pricing carbon: cap & trade vs. carbon tax

2008-07-07T11:09:00.003-06:00

My apologies for my lack of postings. For the first time in three years, I actually broke down and took two weeks vacation..but I am back and rested and ready to go again!!!The Dion Liberals have recently mused about developing a policy for “Carbon Taxes.” To date there are few specifics, but Dion has suggested that increases in consumption taxes would be “offset” by reductions in personal

New Democrats narrowly regain seat in Cumberland byelection

2008-06-26T10:59:00.000-06:00

LA RONGE, Sask. — It came down to the wire but the Saskatchewan NDP managed to pull ahead by barely a nostril Wednesday to win a byelection in the province's northeast.The party has held the constituency of Cumberland since 1971 but there were some nervous moments for odds-on favourite Doyle Vermette, who see-sawed all night with dark horse Dale McAuley, the former mayor of Cumberland House who

SECRET CABINET DOCUMENT CONTAINED DETAILED PLANS FOR DESTROYING FARMER CONTROL OF CWB

2008-06-18T09:41:00.002-06:00

This is the most disgusting show in arrogance that Harper and the Conservatives have ever shown.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 17, 2008 SECRET CABINET DOCUMENT CONTAINED DETAILED PLANS FOR DESTROYING FARMER CONTROL OF CWB In a secret Cabinet briefing document dated August 10, 2006, the Harper Government spelled out a methodical,

In Memory of Ed Tchorezewski

2008-06-06T16:55:00.003-06:00

Today is one of the saddest days in Saskatchewan. Last night, Ed Tchorzewski passed away. It is with a heavy heart that I write this blog. Ed was instrumental in pulling Saskatchewan back from the brink of bankruptcy. His style, manner and confidence was and will remain an inspiration to all that knew him.Ed was never far away from a phone when I needed his advise or guidance. His words of

House of Commons adopts Layton’s Kyoto Plus bill

2008-06-04T18:55:00.002-06:00

clipped from www.ndp.caOTTAWA – Today, with the passage of NDP Leader Jack Layton’s private member’s bill, The Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-377), Canada’s House of Commons has become the first elected chamber in the world to adopt science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per

See a pattern here? Part 5

2008-06-03T16:31:00.002-06:00

clipped from www.cbc.caIt was the first event of its kind in Regina since a 17-year-old-video surfaced earlier this year showing Lukiwski making derogatory remarks about homosexuals.Lukiwski issued a lengthy apology for the comments, saying they don't represent his views and adding he would spend the rest of his

The entire Conservative Party is rank with homophobia!! - Part 4

2008-06-03T16:30:00.002-06:00

clipped from blog.macleans.caSound Effect of the Day. When Liberal Sue Barnes rose to wonder why the famously repentant Tom Lukiwski has so far failed to meet with the gay and lesbian community in Regina, the Conservative benches audibly hissed.

Thomas, your losing this one - Part 3

2008-06-03T16:28:00.002-06:00

clipped from www.canada.comAlso seen on the same tape was Tom Lukiwski -- in 1991, a senior election campaign staffer in the Progressive Conservative party, but now the Conservative MP for Regina-Lumsden-Lake centre. Caught slurring gays on the tape, he did -- to his credit -- publicly apologize several times and

Ahhh Thomas - Part 2

2008-06-03T16:27:00.002-06:00

clipped from www.cbc.ca"I was tied up in meetings all day on Saturday, had events in the evening as well as during the day," Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre MP Tom Lukiwski said Monday.They also noted his absence at City Hall on Monday, where a rainbow flag was raised at noon, an event attended by city councillors and

Lukiwski Explained - Part 1

2008-06-03T16:26:00.002-06:00

Here we go, an insight into sincerity!!! clipped from www.newstalk980.com> Clarity. It's a great thing. Take today's appearance by Tom Lukiwski on John Gormley Live. He made it explicitly clear about what he meant in this apology two months ago.I can assure you, Mr. Speaker, and all of my colleagues in this

MP a no show for Pride week

2008-06-01T18:40:00.002-06:00

I am not surprised that Tom Lukiwski was would be present at the parade or kick-off, even though he is home in Regina for the weekend.His belligerent, arrogant and homophobic remarks resulted in a complete and utter insincere apology to the country. When will we all realize that Harper and the Conservatives are NOT the party or the people to lead our country...Shame Shame and dbl Shame!!! clipped from www.canada.comWall announces byelection in Cumberland constituencyVoters in the northern constituency of Cumberland will be going to the polls on June 25.Premier Brad Wall, speaking at the provincial cabinet office, announced the byelection Tuesday. The constituency became vacant in early-January

Funding national affordable housing critical: Layton

2008-05-21T22:07:00.002-06:00

Federal Leader Jack Layton addressed a crowd of over 200 Saskatoon Residents who are concerned about the homeless and housing crisis in Saskatoon clipped from www.canada.comSASKATOON - Federal NDP leader Jack Layton points to construction of Saskatoon's Station 20 West as proof of the value of his party's push for

Right wing mentality constant Canada wide

2008-05-08T13:20:00.002-06:00

How much more proof do we need that the entire mentality of the Conservatives spreads far and wide. From Ottawa to Manitoba to Sask, it never ends. clipped from canadianpress.google.comSask government member makes sexist comment, resigns as premier's secretary2 hours ago REGINA — A backbencher with the

Media $$$$$$ for the Sask Party

2008-05-03T13:22:00.002-06:00

Wow, why am I not surprised!!!!! clipped from mediamelon.netPrivate media companies contributed financially to the Saskatchewan Party in 2007 but gave virtually nothing to the NDP and the Liberals. According to this report, Rawlco Radio (whose properties include News Talk radio in Saskatoon and Regina) and the

Sask Party owned by Corporate Donors

2008-05-02T08:19:00.002-06:00

Funny how they claim that the NDP is in the pockets of Organized Labour..... clipped from www.canada.comREGINA -- The Saskatchewan Party took in more than twice as much cash as the NDP in 2007 as it romped to victory in the November provincial election.In fact, the party's take from corporate donations alone --

Tory racism.....cont

2008-05-01T09:57:00.002-06:00

clipped from www.winnipegfreepress.comA minor rumpus previously confined to the blogosphere erupted onto the floor of the Manitoba legislature yesterday as Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Oscar Lathlin demanded an apology from Minnesdosa MLA Leanne Rowat for a flippant comment she made nearly a week ago

Tory Racism not just limited to MP Lukiwksi

2008-05-01T09:52:00.002-06:00

The right wing mentality, racism, arrogance and attitude must be addressed. A video gets dismissed because it was 16 years old, but it shows a deep seated racist, discriminatory attitude in Tories at all levels across Canada. When is this going to be addressed and stopped? clipped from www.winnipegsun.com Tory

Vetting releases won't fly with Auditor

2008-05-01T09:21:00.003-06:00

Globe and Mail this morning. Harper's arrogance never wanes for a minute:OTTAWA -- Auditor-General Sheila Fraser says she and the other officers of Parliament have been ignoring sections of government policies that would undermine their independence - but it is time the exemptions were clarified in writing. "I wanted to have it clear which parts of the policies

Tiresome assembly of pure arrogance

2008-05-01T08:51:00.001-06:00

Every once in awhile, you really have to agree with Murray Mandryk:"That said, if it truly was the New Democrats' goal to portray Norris as pompous and idiotic in this committee, their greatest ally in this effort has been Norris himself. Deliberately adopting a speaking style reminiscent of William Shatner on the bridge of the USS Enterprise, Norris has blithered on about Plato, Aristotle

Prairie province wants to hurt Canada's image..stop Bill 5 and 6

2008-04-28T21:12:00.003-06:00

Please this important letter forwarded to me by Larry Hubich, President of the SFL Friends, I have now received copies of over 2,500 letters from around the world sent to the Premier and the Minister of Labour calling on the Sask. Party government to withdraw Bills 5 & 6. The one below is one of the best of those received. Our Premier has, in the past, made comments that he is impressed

New Dems cashing in on Liberals indecisiveness

2008-04-28T14:10:00.002-06:00

please see the the following articles!!!!New Democrats cashing in on Liberal's indecisivenessConservatives lose support clipped from www.thestar.comOTTAWA–Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives are losing voters' support – a trend accelerated by the RCMP raid last week on Tory headquarters, according to a

Conservatives tumble, NDP breaks 20 percent support

2008-04-28T13:44:00.001-06:00

Checkout my good friend at Blogging a Dead Horse:Jack Layton and the NDP are starting to see dividends from their strategy of taking on Harper over issues that impact ordinary people's lives like high gas prices and cell phone charges, and consistently being the country’s number one Harper fighter.Today’s Toronto Star contains two examples.The first is an Angus Reid poll commissioned by the Star

The Difference Between Tommy Douglas And Tom Lukiwski

2008-04-28T10:32:00.001-06:00

Found at thescottross"Clearly there is a difference between saying what one thinks is true and one saying what one knows to be hateful. "Some have wrongly responded to those that criticize Tom Lukiwski for his discriminatory comments with references of far greater men then he making outrageous comments. For instance, Tom Lukiwski's comments are compared to those made by Tommy Douglas where he

New Democrats cashing in on Liberals' indecisiveness

2008-04-27T13:11:00.002-06:00

clipped from www.thestar.comOTTAWA–Federal New Democrats are enjoying a bump in membership, a rise in fundraising and a spring in their step these days. And they're quietly giving thanks to Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion.Dion's decisions to abstain on key Commons votes on immigration changes, climate change and the

In and out MP's Identified

2008-04-25T10:52:00.002-06:00

I invite you all to check the list for your MP!!!! clipped from blog.macleans.caHere, for the record, is the revised list of 66 candidates identified by the Liberals as having been implicated in the in-and-out scheme. The 67th candidate, we believe, is Liberato Martinelli, as noted below.SaskatchewanCypress

Mandryk calls it as it is - SP Government just plain old lazy!!

2008-04-25T08:52:00.002-06:00

Murray Mandryck isn't that far off when he says Wall wanted to increase the limits so that they didn't have to work!!!! clipped from www.canada.comAccording to Wall's explanation on Wednesday, the new Saskatchewan Party cabinet has been wasting far too much of its precious time signing orders-in-council to buy

Sask Party about face on spending - caught in the act and running

2008-04-25T08:48:00.002-06:00

I see Wall and his "transparent" government run fast when they get caught with their hands in the cookie jar.. clipped from www.canada.comREGINA -- The Saskatchewan Party government has backed off, at least for now, from a legislative change the NDP charge would have led to less transparency in how public money is

Sask Party Justice Minister must resign

2008-04-25T00:03:00.002-06:00

If Don Morgan knew who the police office was, and is hiding information from us then he should resign his Ministry...oh wait...the Sask Party is the same as Harper, they do not have to be accountable to the public...never mind...my bad!!!! clipped from www.canada.comREGINA -- The NDP says Sask. Party Justice

Britains Got Talent 2008 - Andrew Johnston

2008-04-24T12:01:00.002-06:00

No matter what they tell you..No matter how they tell you...NEVER, EVER sell yourself short...YOU are fantastic!!!!

Transparency and Wall....not this time either!!!

2008-04-24T11:10:00.002-06:00

clipped from www.canada.comThe NDP accused the Saskatchewan Party government Wednesday of drawing a veil of secrecy over government operations with legislation introduced this week.Bill 31 raises from $50,000 to $350,000 the dollar amount on transactions that must be approved by cabinet in an order-in-council,

Premier's Letter Misrepresents Consultation

2008-04-23T08:52:00.002-06:00

I invite you all to see Larry Hubich's comments on the typical misrepresentation coming out of the Sask Party Governments office surrounding Labour's "consultation" on Bills 5 and 6 clipped from larryhubich.blogspot.comOn April 16, 2008, Sask. Party Premier Brad Wall wrote to the Chair of the Regina Labour Council

Fixed Election Date Passed

2008-04-23T08:39:00.002-06:00

We now have a certain date to watch the Sask Party buy our votes . The end of the constant lies and misrepresentation by them will hopefully come to an end Nov 7th.If you look at the announcement, you see one of the biggest lies stare us right in the face. Brad Wall said that due to public pressure they would not remove the sheaf as the provincial logo, yet every news release, website,

We always follow the Law as we understand it

2008-04-22T20:20:00.002-06:00

I invite you to go check out Impolitical for an amazing take on Harper and his election scam! clipped from impolitical.blogspot.com"'Our position is that we always follow the law as we understand it,' the prime minister said in response to a reporter's question at a joint news conference with U.S. President George

Tories Cheat in last election

2008-04-22T09:12:00.002-06:00

Go figure, Harper had to cheat to win....clipped from www.thestar.comMONTREAL–The federal opposition parties are accusing the Conservatives of "cheating" during the last election by deliberately exceeding campaign spending limits.

Corrupt Conservatives ignore own Accountability

2008-04-21T10:46:00.002-06:00

So here we are with a Conservative Government hell bent on accountability. It's too bad that they demand it for everyone but themselves.The stories are amazing:Tories accused of election advertising misspendingOpposition blasts Tories over campaign finance controversyYesterday, the Tories once again tried to manipulate the media by inviting only a select few to a media conference about the

As expected the PFO from the PMO

2008-04-11T13:49:00.001-06:00

April 11, 2008Brian A. Nixon93 Cartier CresSaskatoon, SK S7L 4L8b.nixon@sasktel.netDear Mr. Nixon:On behalf of the Prime Minister, thank you for your correspondence regarding videotaped comments made by Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski in 1991.Please note Mr. Lukiwski has apologized publicly for his comments. For your reference we have attached the statement of apology delivered by Mr. Lukiwski in

What matters is not the context of Lukiwski's words - it's the text...part two

2008-04-10T05:04:00.002-06:00

Ottawa CitizenEric Savoy, Citizen SpecialPublished: Thursday, April 10, 2008The Harper government is not particularly interested in appeasing gay men and lesbians, who are unlikely to vote for them anyway, and by accepting Mr. Lukiwski's apology they throw a bone to their base of social conservatives, who are no doubt still smarting after the gay marriage legislation. But make no mistake: had

What matters is not the context of Lukiwski's words - it's the text

2008-04-10T05:00:00.002-06:00

Ottawa CitizenEric Savoy, Citizen SpecialPublished: Thursday, April 10, 2008Tom Lukiwski must have had a very, very bad day last week when the Saskatchewan NDP released a videotape on which he spouts poisonous disgust for "homosexual faggots with dirt under their fingernails that transmit diseases." In the wake of Mr. Lukiwski's apology and the efforts of the Harper government to circle the

Activists rally outside Lukiwski's Regina office

2008-04-09T20:12:00.001-06:00

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080408/lukiwski_rally_080608/20080408?hub=Canada Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski apologizes prior to question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday April 4, 2008. (Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS) Activists rally outside Lukiwski's Regina office Updated Tue. Apr. 8 2008 10:00 PM ET The Canadian

My open letter to Tom Lukiwski

2008-04-04T10:59:00.001-06:00

Mr. Lukiwski: As a gay male I cannot find the words to express the shock, disgust and horror I felt when I heard and saw the comments you made in a video tape some 16 years ago. My nails are clean, and rest assured, I am not spreading diseases!!! While it is admirable that you immediately issued two apologies, one in a scrum in the foyer and the second in the House on Friday, I feel your

Conservative MP Tom Lukiwski

2008-04-03T23:24:00.001-06:00

Hateful statements by Wall and Lukiwski part 3...

2008-04-03T14:58:00.004-06:00

CTV - Tory MP apologizes for anti-gay commentsCanada.com - Sask. MP apologizes for videotaped commentsRabble.ca - babbleYou can see the video of the original tape as well as videos of the events today at the CTV site as well.I cannot believe how many people say that because it is 16 years old, one should let it go. I find that repulsive. These men are elected officials. Lukiwski was 40 years

Tory MP apologizes for anti-gay comments

2008-04-03T14:04:00.001-06:00

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080403/tape_sask_080403/20080403?hub=TopStories

Tape scandal involves Sask. Premier, Tory MP: NDP

2008-04-03T13:38:00.001-06:00

BREAKING NEWS: BRODIE FENLON AND JENNIFER MACMILLAN Globe and Mail Update and Canadian Press

MP's voting record should hold them accountable

2008-04-02T08:58:00.003-06:00

It is among the most fundamental pieces of information in a democracy: the record of how an elected representative votes on behalf of constituents.But most Canadians would struggle to find a list showing how their MPs voted on legislation before the House of Commons, so buried are these data in confusing parliamentary records. Voting records for elected representatives in other countries are

MLA's have no problem with pay raise while the working class suffers

2008-03-26T10:52:00.002-06:00

So here we have the average person in Saskatchewan earning just under $30,000.00 per yearWhile this is on no surprise to the working women and men in this province, what is surprising is that as of April 1, the wages of Saskatchewan MLAs will rise to $84,409.00The 2.8% increase is equal to the raise in the provincial Consumer Price index in 2007. All bonus remunerations will rise by the same

Credit card rates - Reg Sherren reports for CBC-TV

2008-03-24T15:28:00.001-06:00

You can lower your credit card interest rate just by asking!!

Take on the Big Banks – credit card fee reduction kit

2008-03-20T12:11:00.001-06:00

You can lower your interested rate just by calling. I had mine lowered from 19% to 9.7 with one phone call..... While Jack Layton and the NDP are taking on the Harper Conservatives to lower credit card interest rates, average Canadians can fight back too. That’s right. You may be able to reduce your credit card interest rate, just by calling them. Use the NDP’s credit card fee reduction

Liberals unable to rally their supporters in N. Saskatchewan

2008-03-19T08:45:00.002-06:00

The happiest day in my life is now going down as March 17th, 2008. Joan Beatty got everything she deserved in the by election. I first got to see Joan in action two years ago at the Provincial NDP Convention in Regina. At first glance, I put her in the same class as the other MLA's in attendance. She was treated with respect and admiration for her position.As the convention proceeded, her true

Conservative government sentences gay man to beatings

2008-03-08T13:45:00.005-06:00

As a Canadian and a gay male, today I hang my head in shame to admit I am Canadian. See additional comments at:Slap upside the HeadSaskapediaAbandoned Stuff by SaskboyMontreal GazetteLast refugee bid refused to gay Malaysian Last Updated: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 | 7:41 PM ET cbcnews.ca A Malaysian man who is to be deported Thursday after being refused refugee status is

Equality: women do better in unionized workplaces

2008-03-08T10:45:00.002-06:00

On this International Women's Day I encourage everyone to please check out the Canadian Labour Congress home page, to see exactly how bad the wage gap between women and their male counterparts has actually grown.According to the facts, it just doesn't pay to be a woman in Canada. It doesn't matter where we live. It doesn't matter what we do. It doesn't matter how much we or our parents have

SFL marks IWD with campaign launch on wage gap

2008-03-08T10:39:00.000-06:00

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour embarked on a joint campaign today with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) entitled “Equality…Once and For All”. The launch of the campaign is taking place across the country in conjunction with International Women’s Day.The CLC released a new report on the gendered wage gap in Canada, entitled “Women in the Workforce: Still a Long Way from Equality”. Using

Jack Layton Appears on Lou Dobbs (NAFTA)

2008-03-07T09:28:00.001-06:00

NDP to try to topple government over climate change policies

2008-03-07T09:14:00.000-06:00

The New Democrats will try to bring down the federal government on Friday by introducing a confidence motion criticizing the Conservatives' record on climate change. But the Liberals have already indicated they will not vote for the motion, meaning the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper will not fall. The NDP will use their opposition day to say the House of Commons has lost confidence

REPLY from” Assistant 1″, Saskatchewan MP’s Ottawa Office

2008-03-07T09:11:00.002-06:00

Sometimes they just don't get it LOLreceived March 06, 2008 From: Breitkreuz, Garry- Assitant 1 Subject: Federal Government Message Hello Ms. Yuile: My apologies if you received more than one flyer from the Conservative Party of Canada. CPC asked Canada Post to deliver just one unaddressed piece per household, and if this didn’t happen in your case, we are sorry. Regards, Garry Breitkreuz,

Conservative MP from Saskatchewan now sending junk mail for Surrey’s recycling program

2008-03-05T16:12:00.004-06:00

Check out I’m Laila Yuile, and This Is How I See It An open letter to Garry Breitkreuz, MP, Yorkton-Melville, SASKATCHEWAN Dear Garry, You must know Mark Warawa, MP, from Langley British Columbia. Here is a link to an open letter I sent to him, for which I have yet to receive a reply. http://lailayuile.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/the-cost-of-stephen-harper-courtesy-of-mark-warawa-mp/ I

Jack Layton and the NDP weigh in on Bill C-10

2008-03-05T09:24:00.001-06:00

The following is taken from the Art Threat:Jack Layton and the NDP weigh in on Bill C-10 By Ezra Winton, March 5, 2008 Comments (1) Apologies to all our readers in the US who may not be as interested in this issue, but up here in Canuckland, Bill C-10 and its implications are big news and Art Threat is committed to providing steady

Bill 5 and Bill 6? UNION BUSTING, plain and simple.

2008-03-02T23:26:00.002-06:00

I invite you all to please check out Larry Hubich's blog for important information on BIlls 5 and 6. This is now in critical stage!!!! The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) has posted it's brief to Sask. Party Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris on the SFL Web-Site.

There's always another option...

2008-02-29T11:24:00.003-06:00

http://www.ottawasun.com/News/Columnists/Harris_Michael/2008/02/29/4883668.htmlFri, February 29, 2008There's always another optionStephane Dion, recently U-Boated on YouTube, can be trusted on one point: To secure victory he is always ready to retreat. Rick Mercer notwithstanding, what is the average non-comedian to make of Captain Collapse's latest battle whimper? -- "We'll find a way to not

Cadman Controversy goes to RCMP

2008-02-29T11:01:00.002-06:00

With the release of a transcript between Steven Harper and reporter Tom Zytaruk in 2005, the ammunition was more than enough for a serious call to the RCMP to investigate possible corruption with the Conservatives.http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2008/02/28/pf-4883305.html February 28, 2008 Scratchy tape begins with Harper request: 'This is

Rick Mercer Report : The New Liberal Party

2008-02-28T12:49:00.001-06:00

Rick Mercer Liberal Song

2008-02-28T12:47:00.002-06:00

Harper's budget makes wrong choices and ignore families

2008-02-28T11:04:00.002-06:00

Stephen Harper's budget fails to address the concerns of local families.In the Federal election of 2006, Canadians sent a clear message to both the Liberals and the Conservatives that they were tired of corruption and mis-governance. They did this by first turfing the Liberals out of power and by second; giving the Conservatives a minority government.The Liberals have consistently propped up

Canadians lose, Dion buckles and Harper wins

2008-02-27T09:26:00.002-06:00

Have you been watching this?Stephen Harper just unveiled a budget where profitable banks and big oil companies win, and average Canadians are clear losers. Harper’s message to today’s families: “You’re on your own.” And that’s why only one Party, Jack Layton and the NDP, called on all opposition parties to finally put the brakes on Harper’s failed agenda. And yet this Conservative budget

Brad Wall fails Saskatchewan

2008-02-27T09:20:00.002-06:00

Premier Wall has consistantly said that his Government will get more for Saskatchewna than Calvert's did:“If we are successful we will have done more than any equalization can do […] We need to get specific results for Saskatchewan and that’s my job…”-Brad Wall, Star Phoenix, January 13, 2008“Where Mr. Calvert has failed we believe we can be successful.”-Brad Wall, Star Phoenix, October 12,

BUDGET EXTENDS AGENDA THAT FAILS WORKING FAMILIES

2008-02-26T15:48:00.000-06:00

New Democrats rejected Stephen Harper’s 2008 Conservative budget as a continuation of an agenda that’s failing working families and the middle-class in Canada. “A budget is where you set priorities,” said NDP Leader Jack Layton. “And this prime minister has again placed corporate tax giveaways ahead of investing in hard-working families.” With uncertain economic times ahead, the Harper

Confidence votes begin two days after budget

2008-02-15T07:24:00.000-06:00

From the Ottawa Sun:OTTAWA–Election speculation continues in Ottawa with news that the first vote on the budget will be on Feb. 28, just 48 hours after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivers it."The next cornerstone priority that the government will focus on is Budget 2008, which will be tabled Feb. 26, 2008," Conservative House Leader Peter Van Loan told the Commons."The first day of debate on

PM makes 'em gag

2008-02-06T09:54:00.001-06:00

This ran in the Ottawa Sun yesterday:PM makes 'em gag Harperites muzzle opposition beyond Parliament Hill By GREG WESTON Over at super-Steve's fun emporium, the prime minister and his advisers are merrily passing their days playing whack-a-critic, offing heads of federal agencies who dare to doubt The Conservative Way. It started just after the last election -- first it was out

Firings continue.......

2008-02-04T08:58:00.000-06:00

Harper and the Conservatives continue to fire and eliminate anyone who stands in opposition to him. The firing of a top Canadian Wheat Board official late last week is one more example of the Conservative government's heavy-handed attempts to silence its critics.

and so the dismantling continues....

2008-01-30T10:46:00.000-06:00

News ReleaseJanuary 30, 2008SASK PARTY SCRAPS SASKATCHEWAN COUNCIL ON DISABILITY ISSUESThe NDP is demanding to know what has happened to the Saskatchewan Council on Disability Issues. Several reliable sources have confirmed that the Sask Party has disbanded the council.The council, established in 1999 by the NDP government, has improved the lives of hundred’s of people with disabilities.“In a

CWB - Harper and Wall's next target

2008-01-29T21:48:00.000-06:00

Make no bones about it, Harper and Brad Wall are connected at the hip and couldn't care less about the CWB or anyone else in Saskatchewan. I mean what will it take for people to see the true story behind the "pretty new governments"? The federal Agriculture Minister will introduce legislation as early as next month to end the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly on prairie barley sales.But because

Manufacturing Job Losses...the real story

2008-01-29T15:33:00.000-06:00

It was with complete and utter shock that as I watched the House of Commons yesterday (I do have a life its a job thingy), Industry Minister Jim Prentice stood up and stated that the Conservative government says the disappearance of tens of thousands of good paying manufacturing and forestry jobs in Ontario and elsewhere is nothing more than "structural adjustments."Who the hell do they think

10 easy Steps to Political Omnipotence

2008-01-25T14:15:00.000-06:00

Step 1:Get Elected anyway you can. Make sure you do not actually make it clear what you are running on.Step 2:Set a fixed election date so that you know when to begin to buy the required votes to retain power, immediately begin to put into place, a plan to screw as many people as fast as you can. Don't worry they will forget all about it by the time you start to buy votes for the next

My way or the highway..."YOUR FIRED"!!!

2008-01-25T10:25:00.000-06:00

So our illustrious Premier has struck out again.The Star Phoenix reports that "As many as 70 Saskatchewan civil servants have been dismissed -- including some who had political ties to the former NDP government and others who were longtime civil servants without any party affiliation."For a Government that wants people to come and stay in this Province, and a Government that denies any need for

Cancer claims New Democrat dynamo Pam Barrett

2008-01-22T20:19:00.000-06:00

With great sadness, I repost this from the Calgary Herald. Pam will be missed by us all.Pam Barrett in 2000, after she had decided to leave politics.Ian Scott/Edmonton JournalEDMONTON - Pam Barrett, a three-term New Democrat member of the Alberta legislature who also served as party leader, died late Monday at age 54, at the Cross Cancer Institute.Well-known for her left-wing views and the

Sask. gov't "thought police" alive and well

2008-01-22T19:59:00.000-06:00

This one is peripheral fallout to my previous post Star Phoenix

Free newspapers pulled from liquor stores

2008-01-22T12:41:00.000-06:00

So Brad Wall and the Sask Party are all for removing barriers to business. They want to change the Labour Standards so that they are more "business balanced". They want to legislate Essential Services so that we "the people" are not put in jeopardy by strikes. They want to possibly remove the minimum wage increases that the NDP brought in and they promote that Sask is now business friendly.

What have Unions done for us?

2008-01-18T10:45:00.001-06:00

My good friend Shirley Klassen sent me this link. it is a must watch for anyone who doubts what Unions do have brought us. Maybe Brad Wall and the Sask Party should watch this one!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=184NTV2CE_c

Credit Card Charges Cashing Out Cdn. Consumers: Layton

2008-01-17T20:10:00.001-06:00

You may not get that magazine or the postcard from your Aunt Minnie on vacation in Australia that you were expecting. But the one thing you can always expect to receive in the mail like clockwork is your bills. Especially the ones from your credit card companies. With interest charges that can range as high as 19 per cent or more, the firms that provide you with all that plastic are more than

Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us of why unions were formed,

2008-01-17T15:10:00.000-06:00

Once again Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us of why unions were formed, why we do the work we do and why all working people must stand together."So often we overlook the work and the significance of those who are not in professional jobs, of those who are not in the so-called big jobs.But let me say to you tonight that whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building

Not-so-dear Danny: PM's letter angers Williams

2008-01-17T09:19:00.000-06:00

As Brad Wall returns from Ottawa with absolutely nothing to show for the equalization owed to us. Harper is remains contrite knowing that he pulled the wool over another Provinces' eyes. With Harper's blatant lie to Saskatchewan, one would think that Wall, the SAVIOR of Sask, would get some sort of courage to actually fight for what has been promised to us and for what is rightfully ours!! Danny

THE WORST LABOUR LEGISLATION IN THE COUNTRY

2008-01-14T21:41:00.000-06:00

Commentary below is reproduced from the COPE 397 Website: http://www.cope397.ca/ ______________________________________________________________________ THE WORST LABOUR LEGISLATION IN THE COUNTRY As most of you know, Brad Wall and his crew of inexperienced college frat buddies have recently introduced legislation that put Unions squarely in the cross hairs. Make no mistake, this time they

Feedback vs Consultation - Norris needs a dictionary

2008-01-11T09:27:00.000-06:00

The Saskatchewan Party government is inviting groups to provide feedback on proposed labour legislation in private meetings, but won't opt for public hearings through the legislature's committee system."This process is going to be best for us and the stakeholders to ensure that we get their message very clearly," said Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris.Letters of

Jack Layton's open letter to the Prime Minister

2008-01-09T20:21:00.000-06:00

Re: Meeting of First Ministers, January 2008 Dear Prime Minister, Canada is a modern and diverse federation. As a country, we face many multi-layered issues and challenges that need to be addressed. As in the past, it is careful collaboration and strong partnerships that will allow Canada to seize these challenges as opportunities so that we can build on past successes. In my opinion, there

Dion defaults on debt to Orchard

2008-01-08T09:48:00.000-06:00

Randy Burton from the Star Phoenix sums the entire Orchard, Beatty debacle up very well....."No one should know that better than Saskatchewan Liberals. Theirs is a history rife with deposed leaders and backroom deals that put personal gain above party loyalty. As a result, they remain mired in the political cellar, living at 10 per cent in the provincial polls and unable to regain much of a

Premier or Puppet?

2008-01-08T01:57:00.001-06:00

Brad Wall is now sitting on the eve of what could be his first real challenge as Premier. Does he stand up for Saskatchewan and what is rightfully ours or does he buckle under pressure from his Federal counterparts.As much as Wall denies any affiliation or attachment to the Federal Conservatives, now is the time he needs draw that line...does he stand up and show that he has what it takes to lead

Women pack more power than Harper realizes

2008-01-07T16:05:00.000-06:00

Recent polls by Ipsos Reid for CanWest News Service show that support for the Conservatives among women trails support among men by a significant margin.In four polls through Nov. 26, support for the party among men averaged 42 per cent, compared with 33 per cent among women. In the most recent Ipsos poll, released Dec. 22, the gap spiked to 15 percentage points. Forty-three per cent of men said

the saga continues.....Beatty and the Beast: II

2008-01-05T20:41:00.000-06:00

As the announcement of Stephan Dion's appointment of Joan Beatty in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill Rivers spreads across Canada, outcry from all areas is been seeing, not only in the mainstream media but on Liberal Blogs.Here are only a few of the many comments:From our beloved friends at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation;"We're not sure if Irish eyes will smile on her on St. Patrick's Day. Voters

Dion's First of Many 2008 Blunders to Come

2008-01-04T14:02:00.000-06:00

I invite you all to go over to Peterborough Politics and check out Cameron's comments. Couldn't of said it better......

Beatty and the Beast

2008-01-04T10:22:00.001-06:00

So the Federal Liberals have anointed Joan Beatty, former Sask NDP Cabinet Minister as their candidate of choice in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill Rivers over David Orchard.It's not so much that Dion has found a candidate, as it is amazing that he and the Liberal Party would stifle the democratic process of a nomination race, preventing the grassroots members from deciding whom their candidate