Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of Canadian adults believe the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) would be a competent head of government, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 34 per cent of respondents think Jack Layton would make a good prime minister.

In addition, 23 per cent of respondents think Liberal leader Stéphane Dion would make a good prime minister, while 14 per cent feel the same way about Green leader Elizabeth May.

Angus Reid

Jack Layton’s leadership is one of the many things that drew me to the NDP originally, and even after two elections, he still shows the best leadership in the country.

OTTAWA — Canada’s top court will not hear the case of two Americans who sought refugee status here after deserting the U.S. army in 2004 to avoid being deployed to Iraq.
In a decision released Thursday, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a bid by Jeremy Hinzman and Brandon Hughey to stay in Canada as refugees.

The National Post

It is now time for leadership to be shown from the Harper Government. Canada agreed not to participate in this illegal war.

Deporting war resisters who oppose the illegal invasion of Iraq is giving a signal to American lawmakers that we actually support the invasion, which most Canadians don’t. We must say NO to this illegal invasion, and protect those who are seeking peace.

As a graphic designer I found this really amusing.

From bancomicsans.com

UPDATE: There seems to be a bit of confusion on this. This was a youth model parliament, where high school students can learn how the legislative proccess works. I’m sure that there were crazy motions from all parties. I just found this one amusing as I am a graphic designer… and in that profession, Comic Sans is the devil!

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Movement:

You may be pleased to know that the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) included the clause “Ban the font known as Comic Sans” in its recent omnibus ban bill, proposed at the 2005 session of Ontario Model Parliament in Canada.

After the governing Liberals and opposition Conservatives both opposed other parts of the omnibus legislation, the NDP caucus proposed a motion to sever the bill, which would result in a separate vote on the Comic Sans ban (recognizing the importance of this issue). Unfortunately, unanimous consent was not obtained from the House, and the bill was voted on as a whole.

Ultimately, the omnibus bill was only supported by the entire NDP caucus (eight members of Provincial Parliament), and opposed by all other members.
The struggle continues.

In Solidarity,
NDP Against Comic Sans

Today I will be paying tribute to soldiers, nurses and everyone else who have gave their lives for Canadians. It is because of their courage and sacrifice that we can live free today.

I will remember the brave men and women who served in all the wars, and will wish for the safety of the ones currently serving in Afghanistan, and mourn the recent losses of all Canadian soldiers.

Also it’s important to not forget about the veterans, who returned from wars with horrors that will never go away. We must make sure that they are honored each and every day.

The federal NDP has tabled a motion calling for a referendum on abolishing the Senate.

The Senate is outdated, undemocratic, unaccountable, expensive and most importantly, unnecessary.

Too many senators are mere party insiders and fundraisers who use their positions to further the political needs of the party they were appointed by. Provinces did away with their upper houses a long time ago and many other democracies, such as New Zealand, have eliminated their senates.

It’s about time that Canada is given the option. I praise the NDP for wanting to bring the choice to the voters.

Republished from the Calgary Herald