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    Last day?

    Blog | Friday, 12 Dec 2008
    The climate negotiations continue in earnest behind closed doors in smaller contact groups, while the Ministers make speeches in Plenary. It is supposed to be the last day, but it may spill into...

    Fixing what’s broken

    Blog | Saturday, 06 Dec 2008
    After the shutting down of Parliament and before leaving for the UN climate conference in Poland, I had to perform important emergency surgery. I had to fix the papiere mache donkey my mother had...

    “It’s the Economy, Stupid”

    Blog | Thursday, 04 Dec 2008
    I have never liked that emblematic slogan of the Clinton War Room. I have a visceral dislike for calling anyone "stupid." (No doubt something to do with having a mother who believed in lady-like...

    Hope versus Fear: the lines are drawn

    Blog | Wednesday, 03 Dec 2008
    South of the border, winds of change sweep the land; President-elect Barack Obama has reached out to former political rivals such as Senator Hillary Clinton and even to members of George W's Cabinet...

    Green Sabbatical

    Blog | Tuesday, 02 Dec 2008
    le Français suit A Green Sabbatical: Memo sent to the Federal Campaign Committee, Federal Council & GPC Fund Please accept this as my resignation as the Chair of the FCC and National...

    Coalition would be a Victory for Democracy

    Blog | Saturday, 29 Nov 2008
    In moving the confidence vote off by one week, Stephen Harper has bought himself until December 8th to try to turn Canadians against the idea of a Coalition Government. Public opinion could impact...