Now that the results are largely in, on balance it looks like a good showing for the Democrats and bad one for the GOP, but still both parties have a few takeaways.  For the GOP, suburban America is clearly moving in the Democrat direction and college educated whites, particularly college educated white women are swinging… Continue reading US Midterms post mortem

I haven't been able to write anything recently as I have been fighting a bad cold, but anyways here are my thoughts on US midterms as well as predictions. House I predict the Democrats will win quite handidly vote wise (probably a 7 to 9 point lead), but seat wise I think it will be… Continue reading US Midterms

Quebec Election Defying the polls, the CAQ won a much stronger majority than many thought.  I was not surprised they won a majority due to vote efficiency, but was a bit surprised at the size.  Nonetheless it appears PLQ's poor performance vote wise was largely due to a large drop in Anglophone turnout, probably due… Continue reading Political events while I was away

I will be heading overseas again, but before going, just wanted to update on the provincial scene.  New Brunswick just had their election recently and had I lived there, I would have voted for the PCs led by Blaine Higgs since I believe his plan of less government spending and making New Brunswick more attractive… Continue reading Quebec Election Endorsement

Today's saga on Bill 5 was nothing short of disgusting.  I may be a small c conservative, but I have principles too and when someone does something as egregious as Ford has I will speak up.  As someone whose great grandfather fought in World War I and Grandfather in World War II, I believe respect… Continue reading The Ford Circus at Queens Park

Today the Ontario court ruled that Bill 5 which reduced the number of city councillors on Toronto city council was unconstitutional and struck it down.  I am not a lawyer so cannot say whether it was the right decision or not, but personally I believe Ford's decision to push through the changes during the middle… Continue reading Court Ruling on Bill 5

There is a lot of debate over whether Canada should accept a deal at any cost or if there are certain red lines we should insist on and walk away if not achieved.  I think we should try hard to preserve NAFTA but not at all costs.  If we capitulate that will send a message… Continue reading NAFTA to deal or not

Two things to update, which are the court decision on Transmountain Pipeline and potential ban of assault weapons and hand guns. Transmountain Pipeline The court ruling was a huge disappointment and must be appealed.  The decision on the pipeline has dragged on way too long and just plays into the idea BC and Canada are… Continue reading Quick Political update pre-Labour Day

Putting aside Maxime Bernier's sudden departure, here are my thoughts on a few of the resolutions passed and/or defeated. Tax Changes I do support simplifying the tax code as well as having a non-partisan commission similar to the Carter commission do a thorough review so disappointed those didn't pass.  I do support making the tax… Continue reading Conservative Convention

Mexico and the United States appear to have reached a deal on NAFTA.  While the devil is in the details, I believe both the government and some conservatives are not handling this well.  In the case of the government, I agree we shouldn't just give Trump whatever he wants, but we should be at the… Continue reading NAFTA update