Ginella Massa's impressive achievement marred only by a small number of offensive comments
On Nov. 17, a first occurred in the country’s news media. Ginella Massa, a news reporter for Toronto’s CityNews, filled in as anchor for the 11 p.m. broadcast. She wrote on her Facebook page, “As far as I know, no woman in hijab has ever anchored a major newscast in Canada.” While the video archive…
You don’t have to like Trump to recognize he ran a brilliant presidential campaign
Donald Trump’s victory in last week’s U.S. presidential election has been called one of the greatest political upsets of all time. It’s hard to argue with that claim. Think about it. A high-profile, billionaire businessman with no political experience, who started off with one per cent in popular support during the GOP presidential primaries, beat…
It’s going to be a long, difficult four years in office for President Clinton or President Trump. For Americans, it will feel even longer
Today, people are lining up to cast their ballots for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. For many Americans (and non-Americans), there will be a great sense of relief to know that the election is finally over, and some hope that things return to normal. I wouldn’t count on the latter. The aftermath of Clinton-Trump…
Individuals and groups cannot simply force a change in speech, language or perception that hasn’t been recognized by the vast majority of society
There have been occasions when seemingly innocuous YouTube videos go viral. The most recent (and unusual) example has been a Canadian academic’s esoteric discussion of a violation of his right to free speech on campus. Yet, there are many logical reasons why Jordan Peterson’s 57 minute, 42 second video, “Fear and the Law,” posted on…Ottawa's adjustments to mortgage rules - including a stress test for all insured loans - will cripple the Canadian economy
Finance Minister Bill Morneau recently announced some dramatic changes to Canada’s mortgage rules. This includes a stress test for all insured loans, and the removal of a tax loophole that has enabled non-residents to avoid paying tax after the sale of a property. Although the federal Liberals believe these adjustments will benefit the real estate…
A court of law has much better things to do than waste valuable time and resources on these types of frivolous matters
The political left occasionally focuses its political radar on the rather tiresome issue of sports teams’ nicknames. The newest target is the Cleveland Indians – and it’s happening in Canada, of all places. The Indians and Toronto Blue Jays are facing off in the American League Championship Series. Hours before the third game was played…
Trump has changed the modern rules of the politics in the U.S. when it comes to acquiring voter support
The U.S. presidential election will be over in November, but Donald Trump’s presidential campaign will be discussed for years. It’s been a wild political ride. The GOP presidential candidate has had many highs, lows and eye-popping moments. He’s inspired some people and disgusted others. His mouth moves at the speed of a Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train). He…
There are several components of the great detective’s character that should immediately appeal to Canadian conservatives
Canadian conservatives have long had a love/hate relationship with the arts community. It’s not a big secret that it’s been more of the latter than the former. C2C Journal’s current issue explores the difficult dichotomy of art and conservatism. Paul Bunner, the online publication’s editor, correctly wrote that the goal is to prove “conservatism is…
It took the Conservatives nine years to spend a fraction of the amount the Trudeau government managed to spend in its first year
Sherlock Holmes and Watson attempt to crack the case of Donald Trump's tendency to make confusing and illogical speeches
“I say, Holmes. It’s been less than a minute, and I already miss the comforts of our humble abode on Baker Street.” The great detective faintly smiled at his faithful companion, Dr. Watson. He also sensed it was a future that seemed unclear, uncertain and rather unstable. “Well, Watson,” said Sherlock Holmes, “I think we…