Canadian Supreme Court approves Civil Union

The Supreme court ruled today on the four questions asked of it by the Federal Government and they have effectively made Canada the third country to legalize gay marriage. 2 UPDATES Last year the Federal Government introduced legislation that would legalize gay marriage under a civil union. Before introducing it to Parliament, though, they sent …

American Deserters coming to Canada

There has been a lot of talk lately of members of the American Armed Forces coming to Canada and trying to enter as refugees. While I agree with their motives, I don’t believe these people should be allowed in. 2 UPDATES Canada has a long history of offering safe harbour to people fleeing conflict, persecution …

Ukrainians will vote again: Canada sends Army of observers

Good news from Ukraine last week. They will rerun the run-off (get that?) vote between the two candidates on Dec. 26. Canada is sending 500 observers to ensure a fair vote. It’s been truly amazing watching the goings on in the Ukraine. I wonder if there has been, in the history of the world, a …