Opinion

Once an NDP government elects a speaker, there will be 43 MLAs on each side of the House. It’s an untenable situation, says former attorney general Geoffrey Plant

As Canada Day weekend approaches, I provide this timely, and broadly favorable economic news, (especially for western provinces), courtesy of RBC Economics.

As we approach our 150th Anniversary as the Queen's Dominion called Canada, I must admit that I am troubled. But given the goodwill and excitement that surrounds this particular Canada Day, I also don't want to be a complete grump.

"How about this? We'll introduce campaign finance reform like you tried to do six times, but we rejected. We'll ask you to help slam it into effect in one day.

There was a time when ideas, education, experience and insight were seen as essential attributes of authority and leadership. Trustworthiness was earned over a period of time, not granted instantly to a fast, loud talker.

The current political situation in B.C. is ludicrous. Christy Cark and the outgoing Liberals were soundly thumped in the mainstream media for unilaterally changing contract provisions to a B.C. teachers contract, made by a previous NDP government.

I have read the Prince George noise bylaw with interest. It is abundantly apparent that there is no enforcement of this bylaw nor the vehicle speed limits within Prince George.

"Throne speech could be the beginning of the end for Liberals," declared the headline in the Globe and Mail. "B.C.

In his book Wait: The Art And Science Of Delay, Frank Partnoy dispels the myth of quick, decisive action and gut instinct.

Genocide and colonialism are related and they are global issues. The world is still hurting from their wounds and they are hindering the growth and advancement of humanity.