Politics

Occupy Toronto: Let them leave (for good)

The occupation ended after 40 days with an eviction from the city, supported by a court decision. The court decision was the right decision because protesters have failed to validate their reason to occupy by failing to change any policy or even concern Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto. Now that the protesters have failed

Occupy Toronto: Good idea, but needs a different approach

The Occupy Toronto protestors have been evicted from their 40-day-home of St. James Park, and now they’re possibly looking at other public Toronto spaces that would be enable them to re-occupy. A rally at Nathan Phillips Square on November 23 was the first time the group had gathered since their eviction, which led some to

Dalton McGuinty: the good tax man

The Conservatives and NDP want to scrap the HST tax, which would threaten McGuinty’s proposal for 30 per cent reduction in tuition fees for post-secondary students

YRT strike drags on; York Region politicians do nothing

For those of us that commute into Toronto from York Region, I think we can all agree that this transit strike is the pits. For almost a month, YRT routes have been reduced by 60 per cent, subjecting commuters to a 25 minute wait to board an already packed bus, and we have no choice

Ford can’t win: budget cuts get shot down by city council

Spurred on by public opposition, city councillors are opposing major cuts to Toronto city services

The “New” New Democrats

A look at the NDP’s historic victory on May 2nd and what it means for Canadian politics.

Elect this!

As the next generation of voters, what are the issues you are concerned about?

BLOG: The youth vote: it’s only as we make it

Political thinkers ponder the role students and youth will play in future elections.

Politician report card

Toronto mayor Rob Ford, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper get graded – the gains and the losses that will determine if they get re-elected.

I’ll show you contempt!

Following a series of scandals the opposition is putting forth a motion that states the Harper government ignored the will and right of Parliament. If passed, they will be the first government in Canadian history to be found in contempt of Parliament.