Should democracy be more compassionate? Richard Boyd looks to Rousseau for answers.
There is a sense that the modern democratic society is, or at least tries to be, a caring place. Our own Canadian democracy has a public…
Read articleTerry Project on CiTR #52 – The New Debt Politics
The University of British Columbia is moving ahead with a 10% hike to international tuition fees, and a 20% hike on student rent. Obviously, students are…
Read articleThe Terry Project on CiTR #38: The Missing Drugs
When a drug company makes a drug, they get 20 years to be the exclusive provider of that drug. After 20 years, the drug goes generic.…
Read articleBook Versus Pad
The globalization debate is evolving once again, this time though, taking the form of a classic Canadian foreign policy issue: the issue of our cultural identity. The heart of the problem was the successful release of the iPad, which, as you may know, also acts as an eBook that can connect to iTunes for the ability to download electronic books online. This new technology is worrying many, especially the Association of Canadian Publishers, who are afraid that this increased access to international booksellers could make it harder for Canadian independent publishers and writers to get their work out there.
Read articleSing my National Anthem for me
I was fortunate to drop by the Orpheum last night to listen to the Vancouver Symphony’s season finale, a wonderful combination of two great Russian classical…
Read articleAnd They’re Off!!! Fall Election Expected
Yesterday, Michael Ignatieff stood in front his caucus and declared that Liberal support for the reigning Conservative government has come to an end; it was time…
Read articleOpportunity: Order of Canada Mentorship Program Looking For 25 Young People
Amazing opportunity alert! The Governor General of Canada is inviting youth 18-25 years of age to apply to the Order of Canada Mentorship Program. The program…
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BARtalk #16: 1984 or 2015? A Closer Look at Bill C-51
By Kamil Somaratne,
Thursday, March 19th, in the Gallery Lounge at UBC. Facebook RSVP. The recently proposed anti-terrorism legislation, Bill C-51, has attracted controversy ever since it was…
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