Canadians paying for taxes corporations are avoidingScott Stockdale
While multinational corporations set up subsidiaries in tax havens such as Ireland, Switzerland and the Cayman Islands and devise ways to transfer profits there from Canada, ordinary Canadian taxpayers have to pay more to make up for taxes corporations are avoiding, according to Dennis Howlett, executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness. Moreover, there are no laws to prevent this.
Sabotaging democracy in CanadaScott Stockdale
When the Harper government obtained a majority by fraudulent means in the May 2, 2011 election, it was a turning point for Canada, according to Dr. Michael Keefer, professor emeritus at the University of Guelph, and author of the upcoming book Sabotaging Democracy: Robocall Vote Suppression in the Canadian 2011 Election.
Islamophobe Michael Coren is at it againScott Stockdale
On a recent episode of the Michael Coren Show, host Michael Coren expressed dire warnings about Sharia law encroaching on secular states throughout the English - speaking world, in the wake of the United Kingdom government's decision to allow the Muslim Arbitration Tribunal to make use of Sharia family law to settle disputes. Although not new, limited adoption of Sharia is controversial.
For love or money?The Canadian Charger
Fraud artists find the internet to be a highly useful tool. They use it in many creative ways to bilk people out of money. One approach that is extremely lucrative for them is the romance scam. Those stung suffer not only financial loss but heartbreak as well.
More Alzheimer research neededThe Canadian Charger
A recent article in the journal Neurology sheds new light on the rate of Alzheimer's disease.
"UnMosqued" - Cutting off one's nose to spite the face!Meer Sahib
My comments on the "Unmosqued" video event at the London library.
Israel: A significant shift in U.S. public opinion...? And what if the answer is "Yes"?Alan Hart
A recent public opinion poll asked Americans which of two options they would favour if a two-state solution to the Israel/Palestine conflict was no longer on the table. (It is in the rhetoric of leaders and diplomats but not in reality). The two options were:
Extremist hate allowed to be broadcast on British TV-
Muslim preachers spewing hate, intolerance and calls to jihad and murder receive barely a 'slap on the wrist' from British communication authorities.
Religion in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict-The Untold StoryRana Abdulla
Anyone who is familiar with the nature of what is called the "Israeli-Palestinian conflict" understands that the issues at stake are not religious ones. The people of Palestine have never identified universally with a single religion. Although the great majority of Palestinians can be identified as "Sunni Muslims," Palestinian Muslims live out their religious identity in many different ways. And of course there have been Palestinian Christians since the time of Jesus himself. In fact, Palestine has long been inhabited by people of many different religious faiths who have accommodated each other, developing an open and tolerant society.
A strange debateReuel S. Amdur
"Israel and Palestine, a Path to Peace." That was the topic for discussion at the National Capital Branch of the Canadian International Council on March 6. There were three presenters, Michael Bell, a former ambassador to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt, Shimon Fogel, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, and Thomas Woodley, President of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME). It was a strange discussion.