Thursday, 13 August 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST August 13, 2015


The
DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
POSTED
at
http://canconcomentary.blogspot.ca/2015/08/canadian-daily-digest-august-13-2015.html

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HEADLINES ACROSS CANADA <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
North CTV Atlantic  CTV Montreal  CTV Ottawa  CTV Toronto CTV Northern Ontario CTV Kitchener CTV Winnipeg CTV Regina CTVSaskatoon CTV Calgary CTV Edmonton CTV British Columbia

CBCBritish Columbia Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Manitoba Thunder Bay Sudbury Windsor Kitchener-Waterloo Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal New Brunswick  Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia  Newfoundland & Labrador

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<<  http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

Key Conservative campaign players in the loop on Duffy plan in 2013

Harper declines to explain incongruity in Duffy story
        Nigel Wright emails discussed scrutiny of Pamela Wallin�s travel claims
Mike Duffy trial: Nigel Wright accused of being part of �deliberately deceptive scenario�
        Poll puts NDP in lead, says Mulcair viewed as best PM

Trudeau promises billions for First Nations education; Harper sings TFSA praises
        Oil sinks below $42 US a barrel, a 6-year low
The nerd who came from nowhere: Stephen Harper knows you don�t need to like a politician to elect him
        At Issue | Nigel Wright�s Testimony
Hard to make new Ontario pension plan look like anything but an unneeded tax
        It�s not just Wynne�s pension plan that Harper dislikes
Nigel Wright opens the window on a PMO consumed with the Duffy problem
        The loyal soldier: Nigel Wright on the stand
Wright�s testimony doesn�t yet implicate Harper in Duffy scandal
        Mulcair�s makeover of the New Democrats

Politicians are fossil fools
        Liberals think they know what�s best

Conservatives have a 61 per cent chance of winning, but a majority may be out of reach.
        Nigel Wright�s testimony at Duffy trial grinds campaign caravan to halt
Canadian election could delay Obama�s Keystone decision
        Mulcair seen as skilled as Harper on the economy, poll shows
Ontario says economic, environment risks of Energy East project outweigh benefits
        New Brunswick premier places blame on federal government for unemployment rate
Montreal mayor wants federal leaders to weigh in on home mail delivery
        Pro-Tory group seeks to fly Canadian voters in from Israel
Harper takes another swipe at Alberta NDP during Edmonton campaign stop
        Oilsands being left in the ground is just a matter of fact, experts say

Baloney meter: Would banning travel to declared zones help terror fight?
        Mike Duffy trial: Star witness Nigel Wright treated gently
PMO fought to change audit reports to douse Senate criticism, emails show
        24 Things We Learned From Nigel Wright�s Emails In The Mike Duffy Trial
Nigel Wright tried to smooth over Duffy expense scandal, emails show
        Comedian Mark Critch targets MP Paul Calandra in Twitter campaign
Former Senate Clerk, staffer �threatened legal action� regarding �whitewashed� report on Duffy�s housing claims: emails
        Rogue Staffers Threatened To Sue When The PMO Took Control Of The �Independent� Mike Duffy Investigation
Liberals set Adams-less nomination meeting date in Hamilton Mountain
        Ten Quebec ridings to watch in the federal election

John Baird to be volunteer adviser to group helping the developmentally disabled
        Facebook page calls for Morgan Wheeldon�s reinstatement as NDP candidate
Wright told RCMP Duffy �probably� shouldn�t repay expenses, trial hears
        Harper Aide Cites Matthew 6 in Secret Payment to Canada Senator
Cheap oil will last through 2018 at least, Moody�s says
        Conservative leader says Saskatchewan premier shouldn�t worry about formula
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE POLITICS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Wright �lived to regret� covering Duffy�s expenses - CTV News
        Royalty review will be transparent but may not involve public hearings: Mowat - Darcy Henton, Calgary Herald
�I was doing a good deed.� Nigel Wright takes the stand - Nicholas K�hler, Macleans
        No mandate to invest pension funds in Ontario infrastructure: Sousa - Antonella Artuso, Toronto Sun
Duffy trial: Wright testifies he often covered PMO expenses personally - Steven Chase, The Globe & Mail
        Electricity exports cost Ontario taxpayers $200 million in June - Christina Blizzard, Toronto Sun
�A lot of bargaining� underway to avoid Ontario teacher strikes - Rob Ferguson, Toronto Star
        No campaign spending pledges from NDP during byelection, Notley says - Don Braid, Calgary Herald
Cracks may begin to appear in Canadian bank earnings as oil downturn persists- Yadullah Hussain and Barbara Shecter, Financial Post
        Kraft Heinz slashing 2,500 jobs in Canada, U.S.- Candice Choi, The Associated Press, Toronto Star
Cargo shipments on Great Lakes slow as economy sags- Eric Atkins, The Globe & Mail

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>GLEANED POSTS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PICK OF THE DAY <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Vancouver Observer<<<<<<<<<< http://www.vancouverobserver.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rabble<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rabble.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Canadian Progressive World<<<<<<<  http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>iPolitics<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.ipolitics.ca/tag/gaza/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Huffington Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yahoo.com<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://ca.news.yahoo.com/canada/


TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLI ES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

L'�tat islamique utiliserait des armes chimiquesPlus
        Mont�r�gie: un homme gravement bless� lors d'une sortie de routePlus
Pas sup�rieurs, mais diff�rents dit Gilles DuceppePlus
        Dalles de Postes Canada: Coderre sort le marteau piqueurPlus
Proc�s Duffy: Nigel Wright voulait faire une bonne actionPlus
        Pierre Karl P�ladeau vers la gratuit� scolaire?Plus
L'UPAC frappe � au moins deux endroits � Montr�alPlus
        Compte bloqu�: la famille endeuill�e va rencontrer la banquePlus
Harper parle d'�conomie et se fait questionner sur DuffyPlus
        Transport p�trolier: le pipeline est plus s�curitairePlus

Trump/Sanders, le duo improbable qui s�duit les �lecteursPlus
        Turquie: �chec des n�gociations pour une coalitionPlus
Meurtres au Ikea: sorti du coma, le tueur admet son crimePlus
        Un Nig�rian obtient le divorce pour des repas mal servisPlus
Le chef d'Al-Qa�da fait all�geance au nouveau leader des talibansPlus
        Fuite de gaz � Sudbury: l'�tat d'urgence est lev�Plus
Une partie de l'affaire Assange class�e en Su�dePlus
        Un jeune homme br�l� sur 90 % de son corps � Montr�alPlus
Une communaut� juive hassidique menac�e de poursuitePlus
        Proc�s de Mike Duffy: Nigel Wright dans l'eau chaudePlus

Sondage Ipsos: les lib�raux gagnent du terrainPlus
        A�n�s en d�tresse en r�sidence: des lacunes humaines en causePlus
Harper promet de faciliter l'acc�s � une premi�re maisonPlus

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE WORLD<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Clinton Seeks to Calm Supporters About Email Controversy - Ken Dilanian, Real Clear Politics
        Kasich�s New Hampshire Charm Offensive - Michael Warren, The Weekly Standard
Trump Winning the Polls�And Losing the Nomination - Nate Silver, Five Hundred and Thirty Eight
        Inside the Republican Clown Car - Matt Taibbi, Rolling Stone
Clinton�s Crumbling Stone Wall - Ron Fournier, National Journal
        Why �Traditional� Retirement Is a Myth- William Richards, MainStreet
China pushes yuan down further amid fears of currency war- Reuters, CBC News
        Scores killed in Syria ahead of Iranian FM�s visit- Al Jazeera
Greek bailout terms to give eurozone vast powers over policymaking- Ian Traynor and Jon Henley, The Guardian
        Massive blasts hit north China city- BBC News

UN sacks CAR mission head over peacekeeper rape claims- France 24
        US jets launch first anti-IS Syria strikes from Turkey- The Times of India

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

11-year-old gives birth to girl in Paraguay
        Greek ruling party heading for split as bailout vote looms
US general says ISIS gaining in Afghanistan
        Majority of Germans opposed to third bailout for Greece: poll
US accuses Syria of stepping up barrel bombing
        UN official: Ebola epidemic could be defeated by end of 2015
Kerry voices concern to Russian counterpart on Ukraine, Soleimani
        Turkey PM says coalition talks fail, snap polls likely
Iraq's PM office calls US general's comments on partition 'irresponsible'
        Fidel Castro to US: you owe us millions

Israel proposes 3G mobile network deal to Palestinians
        Ukraine reports heaviest fighting since Minsk truce
Israel PM announces major offshore gas deal
        Swedish prosecutor drops three Assange cases, rape investigation continues
Fears US 'national interest' hurt by partisan Iran row
        Israel arms with iPads in complex battlefield
Expect a stronger U.S.-Indian relationship in the years to come
        U.S. spies say they can tell if Iran cheats on deal
Switzerland lifts sanctions against Iran
        Africa celebrates a year without polio
Previous                                           Next  

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Global Research<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.globalresearch.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Real News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://therealnews.com/t2/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Press TV<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.presstv.ir/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sputnick Newai<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://sputniknews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RT network<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rt.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BBC News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bbc.com/news/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reader Supported News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://readersupportednews.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Activist Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.activistpost.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Consortium News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://consortiumnews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Common Dreams<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.commondreams.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The European Union Times - <<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.eutimes.net/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE KYIV POST<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://www.kyivpost.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>4th Media<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.4thmedia.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BrasscheckTV Report<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.brasschecktv.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ICH. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/



BELOW(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)

From: Larry Kazdan
Subject: Former PCs Aim to Oust Conservatives Via Vote Siphoning
Unhappy with Harper, 'Progressive Canadian Party' targets sensitive ridings to help Libs, NDP.
http://thetyee.ca/News/2015/08/13/Progressive-Canadian-Party/

Larry Kazdan
Vancouver, B.C.
______________________________________

Modern Monetary Theory in Canada
http://mmtincanada.jimdo.com/
MMT in Canada - facebook

===================================
From: "Stephanie Mc Dowall"
Subject: Tell NDP- Stop obeying the Israel lobby- petition attached.

Finally some material from Canadian Jews who do not support Stephen Harper’s & all other Canadian political leader’s apparent position regarding the behaviour of the  State of Israel towards the Palestinians and Gaza.    Our political leaders are very afraid of this issue.  Except for Elizabeth May.   None wish to jeopardize the political donations they receive from Canada’s Jewish communities or suffer the wrath of the right wing within these communities either.  All our leaders are also afraid of Canada’s media which is now mostly controlled by a very small number of corporations.  Hence the immoral silent behaviour of most of our political leaders as well as our media ...at least in terms of what the media is willing to report.  S.   

“ Independent Jewish Voices � Canada
 is a national human rights organization whose mandate is to promote a just resolution to the dispute in Israel
and Palestine through the application of international law and respect for the human rights of all parties.”
 Subject: Please sign the petition to Tell the NDP- Stop obeying the Israel lobby


NDP � Stop Obeying The Israel Lobby � Petiton
http://ijvcanada.org/2015/ndp-stop-lobby/
Also see:
 http://ijvcanada.org/2015/ijv-appalled-by-expanded-free-trade-agreement-with-israel/


 ===================================

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST Daily Digest August 12, 2015


The
DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
POSTED
at
http://canconcomentary.blogspot.ca/2015/08/canadian-daily-digest-daily-digest.html

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HEADLINES ACROSS CANADA <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
North CTV Atlantic  CTV Montreal  CTV Ottawa  CTV Toronto CTV Northern Ontario CTV Kitchener CTV Winnipeg CTV Regina CTVSaskatoon CTV Calgary CTV Edmonton CTV British Columbia

CBCBritish Columbia Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Manitoba Thunder Bay Sudbury Windsor Kitchener-Waterloo Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal New Brunswick  Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia  Newfoundland & Labrador

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<<  http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

PMO fought to change audit reports to douse Senate criticism, emails show

Rogue Staffers Threatened To Sue When The PMO Took Control Of The �Independent� Mike Duffy Investigation
        Poll Tracker: Liberal fortunes improve following 1st leaders� debate
Stephen Harper heading to Cumberland-Colchester for stop at secret location
        Justin Trudeau calls for economic growth �from the heart�

Postal union president says workers will follow Harper around the country
        Wright leads courtroom through the Duffy scenario inside PMO
Tories lead on the economy, NDP on health care, cost of living: poll
        Wright�s testimony doesn�t yet implicate Harper in Duffy scandal
Will Nigel Wright be good to go?
        At Issue | The night before Nigel Wright testifies
Early election call suggests Harper doesn�t think Duffy trial will hurt
        The long ascent of Tom Mulcair
Why does Trudeau play the sovereignty card?
        What Justin Trudeau didn�t say about the Clarity Act

Stephen Harper�s terror travel ban more than a diversion
        Why Mulcair has lost my vote
NDP, McQuaig owe us an explanation

Conservative MP under fire for �politicizing� reservist�s death
        Liberal exec in B.C. steps down over federal candidate�s nomination kerfuffle
NDP wastes little time connecting return of Duffy trial to campaign trail
        NDP rejects well-worn path to victory through Toronto-area battleground
Conservatives stand to suffer most from lack of incumbents
        What to keep in mind as Nigel Wright testifies at the Duffy trial
Tory Senators make $27.8-million worth of funding announcements weeks prior to election call
        Peschisolido gets Liberal nomination amid party turmoil
Election debates fiasco shows commissioner needed, organizer says
        Tories revive �Voter Outreach Centre� name for election calls

NDP divide on energy sector could impact Sask. vote
        May Says Mulcair Is Allowing Harper To Avoid Broadcasters� Debate
Can Tom Mulcair translate NDP support in polls into more seats in the Commons?
        TPP spin cycle hits overdrive
Elections Canada�s Marc Mayrand says rules may need revisiting after the vote
        Stephen Harper takes aim at B.C. NDP to steal votes away from Mulcair on Oct. 19
Federal Campaign Gridlocked: Ipsos
        National three-way tie hides worry for NDP in Ontario, poll suggests
Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau confirm participation in Munk Debates, 2nd French debate
        A Powerful Lobbyist Consulted With The Prime Minister�s Office Over Mike Duffy�s Talking Points

Conservatives never stopped reporter from talking to rallygoers: party spokesman
        Nigel Wright says he had �obligation� to pay Mike Duffy�s expenses
Harper Aide Takes Blame for $90,000 Scandal in Canadian Trial
        Stephen Harper pledges higher RRSP withdrawal limit for 1st time homebuyers
Harper Pledges to Guard Canada From Foreign Home Speculators
        The truth about Mulcair
Is the TPP worth having
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE POLITICS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Harper did not know how disputed expenses were to be repaid, Wright tells Duffy trial - David Reevely, National Post
        Nigel Wright e-mails made public at Mike Duffy trial - The Globe & Mail
Nigel Wright to Mike Duffy: Nobody will find your explanation for housing claim �persuasive� - National Post
        Rise up, Ontarians, and kill the Wynne Liberals� hare-brained idea of a pension plan - Jack Mintz, Financial Post
At Duffy trial, Wright recounts how Senate scandal engulfed Harper�s office - Steven Chase, The Globe & Mail
        Spy complaint hearings begin, civil liberties group presses for more info - Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press, CTV News
Kathleen Wynne doubles down on pension plan that will cost TBD and solve (insert) - Robyn Urback, National Post
        Calgary ridings prep for by-election - Matt Dykstra, Edmonton Sun
Ontario teachers to head back to bargaining table - Louise Brown, Toronto Star
        Ontario plans to phase in new pension plan beginning in 2017 - Jane Taber, The Globe & Mail

Five things to know before Nigel Wright testifies at Mike Duffy trial - The Canadian Press, National Observer
        Wildrose urges NDP to refrain from vote-buying announcements during by-election - Darcy Henton, Calgary Herald
GE to sell health care finance business to Capital One for $9-billion- Neha Dimri, The Globe & Mail
        United Church votes to sell off its fossil fuel assets- CBC News

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Vancouver Observer<<<<<<<<<< http://www.vancouverobserver.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rabble<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rabble.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Canadian Progressive World<<<<<<<  http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>iPolitics<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.ipolitics.ca/tag/gaza/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Huffington Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yahoo.com<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://ca.news.yahoo.com/canada/


TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLI ES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE WORLD<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
President Obama Can�t Hide Disdain for Iran Critics - Max Fisher, Vox
        Trump�s Base: Affluent White Racists? - Paul Krugman, New York Times
A Republican Party In Turmoil - Eugene Robinson, Real Clear Politics
        Trump Will Fade, Dem Troubles Just Beginning - Jonah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times
Clinton Looks to Explain Why She Attended Trump�s Wedding - Jesse Byrnes, The Hill
        5 Minutes Early? On Time; On Time? Late; Late? Unacceptable- Brent Beshore , Forbes
China�s currency cut sends commodities plunging: �Another sign of economic weakness�- Peter Koven, Financial Post
        Investors applaud Google�s restructuring- Michael Lewis , Toronto Star
Saudi FM says �Assad not part of the solution� in Syria- Al Jazeera
        MH17: �Russian missile parts� at Ukraine crash site- BBC News

Turkey to press anti-PKK campaign �until no terrorist remains�- France 24
        �Peacekeepers on missions in Africa involved in murder, rape�- The Associated Press, The Times of India
Russia and Nato war games increase risk of real clash, reports says- Julian Borger, The Guardian

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

Ukraine and rebels trade blame for violating ceasefire
        Switzerland lifts sanctions against Iran
Sanders overtakes Clinton in New Hampshire: poll
        MPs voice concern over UK Labour leadership race
Iran's FM, Syria's Assad discuss fight against 'terror'
        Afghan intel claims Pakistan implicated in Kabul attacks
NATO, Russia war games fuel risk of war, think tank warns
        Venezuela releasing jailed opposition leader to house arrest
Greek PM confident of loan support as EU states scrutinise bailout
        Erdogan vows no let-up in fight against Kurdish rebels

Israel loser in nuclear deal: Iranian FM
        US intervenes in case against Palestinians over Israel attacks
Saudi Arabia rejects Russian calls to work with Assad
        Army calls for immediate end to Israeli violations
China�s yuan shock boosts dollar, euro amid flight to safety
        After Greece, heterodox policies need to be taken more seriously
Strange alliances shape the Middle East
        What happens if Netanyahu �wins� the Iran vote?
Palestinians patrol villages for fear of arson
        Long taboo, Kurdish culture sees renaissance in Syria

Republicans plot to override Obama veto
        After food, now Russia burns Dutch flowers
MH17 probe finds �possible� Russian missile
        Ambitious Slovenia excites wine world with unique harvests
Iran carpet industry set for revival after deal
Previous                                                   Next  

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>GLEANED  POSTS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Do animals fight wars?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Global Research<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.globalresearch.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Real News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://therealnews.com/t2/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Press TV<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.presstv.ir/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sputnick Newai<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://sputniknews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RT network<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rt.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BBC News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bbc.com/news/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reader Supported News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://readersupportednews.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Activist Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.activistpost.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Consortium News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://consortiumnews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Common Dreams<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.commondreams.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The European Union Times - <<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.eutimes.net/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE KYIV POST<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://www.kyivpost.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>4th Media<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.4thmedia.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BrasscheckTV Report<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.brasschecktv.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ICH. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/


<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>



BELOW(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)(30)

From: Peggy Merritt
Subject: re deficits

Hi Joe:  Deficits are not good for countries!!! I always use the comparison with average households. If you ran your budget like some governments do you would be bankrupt.  An glaring example is our province of Ontario which currently has  an almost 300 billion dollar deficit and have badly mismanaged our provinces economy due to the exorbitant financing of the Green Energy Plan.  The costly hydro rates are closing manufacturing plants throughout the province and causing the very high unemployment problem. So whats good about that? 

Peggy Merritt

===================================
From: Rebecca Gingrich
Subject: Stephen Harper, Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau offer little on economy: Walkom, Aug. 4  DD
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/08/04/stephen-harper-tom-mulcair-and-justin-trudeau-offer-little-on-economy-walkom.html

With each passing day it becomes more obvious who really controls the money and who will profit from government dictates.
http://www.themoneymasters.com/the-money-masters/famous-quotations-on-banking/

The same information applies to Canada.  Our governments obey the money masters and until we wake up there is no hope. Sadly the situation today is really suggesting that we need WWIII to straighten things up.  And I have no doubt it will happen soon.  This is why the US, Canada and israel have been bashing Russia?

Joe--this article also shows who Thomas Mulcair obeys along with all of our politicians
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/08/09/morgan-wheeldon-ndp-israel-nova-scotia_n_7962834.html

becky


===================================

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST August 11, 2015


The
DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
POSTED
at
http://canconcomentary.blogspot.ca/2015/08/canadian-daily-digest-august-11-2015.html

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HEADLINES ACROSS CANADA <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
North CTV Atlantic  CTV Montreal  CTV Ottawa  CTV Toronto CTV Northern Ontario CTV Kitchener CTV Winnipeg CTV Regina CTVSaskatoon CTV Calgary CTV Edmonton CTV British Columbia

CBCBritish Columbia Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Manitoba Thunder Bay Sudbury Windsor Kitchener-Waterloo Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal New Brunswick  Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia  Newfoundland & Labrador

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<<  http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

Election debates fiasco shows commissioner needed, organizer says

Federal Campaign Gridlocked: Ipsos
        National three-way tie hides worry for NDP in Ontario, poll suggests
Nigel Wright, emails to fill in the Senate scandal blanks at Mike Duffy trial
        Elections Canada�s Marc Mayrand says rules may need revisiting after the vote

F-35 might not meet performance standards of CF-18s, says U.S. think tank
        Tom Mulcair confirms participation in Munk Debates, 1 day late
Oil hits new low, dragging Canadian dollar close to 76 cents
        As oil prices fall, so do Stephen Harper�s odds
Harper-Wynne pension feud offers no save-face middle ground
        The Boss in the Bubble: Harper�s germ-free election strategy
Will voters get the oil sands debate they deserve?
        Nigel Wright and Mike Duffy set to meet again � in court
Harper won the debate
        Is Trudeau really �just not ready�? Maybe

Notley�s NDP mousetrapped by federal campaign and sinking economy
        We need Jon Stewart to set Canada straight
Sorry Mr. Trump, Canadian Health Care is Not Working

Mulcair: PM hiding out �in the North Pole� during Duffy trial
        Trudeau campaigns on Senate cleanup, PM touts anti-drug policy
Nanos Weekly Ballot Tracking and Accessible Voters for Federal Parties
        Military says reservist died at CFB Gagetown range in New Brunswick
Wyatt Scott has the best federal election campaign ad ever
        Trudeau promises more transparent government and changes to the Senate
Prison deaths in Nova Scotia �disturbing,� says correctional watchdog
        Harper heads north on campaign tour as Duffy trial resumes
Stephen Harper says Canadians don�t want marijuana legalized
        Scott Andrews refuses to discuss misconduct claims at election announcement

Spin Cycle: Will all of the oilsands be developed?
        Justin Trudeau and the pregnant candidate: Too hands-on?
Harper�s proposed travel ban worries Syrian-Canadians
        Morgan Wheeldon�s resignation leaves Kings-Hants NDP up in the air
Liberal feud: Former candidate Wendy Yuan says ex-MP Raymond Chan blocked her bid for nomination in Richmond
        
Liberal candidate Karina Gould deletes �tar sands� tweet
Mulcair basks as Quebec unions move support to NDP from Bloc
        The politics of pot: Are the Tories offside with Canadians?
NDP Boosts Pay After Offering Different Wage For French Speakers
        
Ontario Pension Plan will cost from $2.16 a day
Tory plan would boost funding to RCMP as party pushes tough-on-crime agenda
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE POLITICS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Ontario Liberals should look at Australia�s pension model: Fraser Institute - Shawn Jeffords, Toronto Star
        Brad Wall says Keystone rejection would damage Canada-U.S. relations - Michelle Zilio, CTV News
Next time, StatsCan, ask me nicely - Jerry Agar, Toronto Sun
        NDPs, PCs slam health ministry over cuts to 50 medical residencies - Tara Deschamps, Toronto Star
On overhaul of federal equalization payments, Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci says he�s �agnostic� - Matt Dykstra, Edmonton Sun
        B.C. lags on green housing - Barbara Yaffe, Vancouver Sun
How Facebook could affect your chances of getting a loan- Jillian Kestler-D�Amours, Toronto Star
        Low crude prices not flowing to consumers at the pump- Shawn McCarthy, The Globe & Mail

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Vancouver Observer<<<<<<<<<< http://www.vancouverobserver.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rabble<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rabble.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Canadian Progressive World<<<<<<<  http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>iPolitics<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.ipolitics.ca/tag/gaza/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Huffington Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yahoo.com<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://ca.news.yahoo.com/canada/


TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLI ES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

Radars photo: 50 000 contraventions sur les chantiers routiersPlus
        Barreau: pas de r�glement � l'amiable avec Me KhuongPlus
Les motards film�s � leur insuPlus
        La G�orgie accuse la Russie de d�placer ses fronti�resPlus
Un candidat original en Colombie-BritanniquePlus
        Camionneur cit� � proc�s: il aurait viol� plusieurs prostitu�esPlus
Nigeria: au moins 47 morts dans une explosion sur un march�Plus
        Bruit au parc Jean-Drapeau: Saint-Lambert encourage la discussionPlus
Drame familial � Beaumont: la m�re n'est plusPlus
        L'arm�e turque riposte aux attaques de lundiPlus

Gr�ce: le troisi�me plan d'aide conclu techniquementPlus
        MH17: des �l�ments d'un missile russe identifi�s?Plus
Harper s'engage � renforcer la strat�gie antidroguePlus
        Le proc�s Duffy sur les l�vres des chefsPlus
Mulcair accepte l'appui de la FTQPlus
        Du compostage partout � Montr�al d'ici 2019Plus
Ce militaire s'humilie en pleine c�r�monie officiellePlus
        Autoroute 20: un mort dans une collisionPlus
La m�re de Joleil Campeau d�nonce le �syst�me�Plus
        Nuit de violences � Ferguson malgr� l'�tat d'urgencePlus

Gr�ce: un accord est boucl� avec les cr�anciersPlus

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE WORLD<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Clinton to Roll Out 10 Year, $350 Billion College Affordability Plan - Dan Merica, CNN
        Republican Candidates and Obama�s Failure to Fail - Paul Krugman, New York Times
Giuliani: Trump on Kool-Aid If He Thinks He�s Going to be President - Marianne Garvey, Daily News
        A Tough Day for the President & His Party - Michael Barone, Washington Examiner
Trump Struggles to Turn Political Fling Into Durable Campiagn - Robert Costa and Philip Rucker, Washington Post
        Stocks have broken with bonds � and history shows that rarely ends well- Lu Wang, Bloomberg News, Financial Post
Tesla Mounts Crony Push for Tougher Fuel Economy- Editorial, Investor's Business Daily
        Alibaba to pay $4.6B for Suning electronics retailer- CBC News
ISIL claims responsibility for deadly Iraq attacks- Al Jazeera
        Japan restarts first nuclear power plant since Fukushima- BBC News
Two Marxist women open fire at US consulate in Istanbul- Luke Harding, The Guardian
        Greek coast guard rescues 1,417 migrants over 3 days- The Associated Press, The Times of India
EU approves �2.4 billion to tackle migrant crisis- France 24

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

EU says escalation in eastern Ukraine violates Minsk peace deal
        Kerry, top Democratic US senator spar on Iran deal
Armed militia group's return to Ferguson raises concern
        US senators to Obama: Address human rights with China
Finland urges caution on Greece negotiations
        Georgia warns Russia against 'escalation' near breakaway region
Greece accepts harsh new bailout terms, vows swift vote
        German minister expects far more than 400,000 asylum seekers this year
UN peacekeepers accused of death, rape in African mission
        Russia to add new countries to its food import ban list: agencies

Syrian hard-line faction backs US-Turkey plans for safe zone
        German police union urges border checks to stem refugee flow
Venezuela's Maduro accuses US of plotting economic sabotage
        India's opposition blocks tax reform legislation
Israel police quiz Jewish extremist who defends torching churches
        After nuclear deal, Pakistan and Iran seek to increase trade
Iraq parliament approves PM's anti-corruption plan
        Israeli rabbis create independent Jewish conversion court
China prepares to ordain second bishop with Pope's approval
        Libya official vows to probe alleged abuse of Gadhafi son

Khamenei shares burden of approval on Iran deal
        New drug law baffles pharmacists
OPEC said to have no plans for emergency meeting
        Islam is not an �implacable� enemy of other monotheistic religions
Whatever happened to the Axis of Evil?
        Israel�s Gaza pullout questioned 10 years on
Ukraine reports heaviest rebel attack in months
        U.S.: Israel must prepare for �day after� Iran deal
Pompeii set to rise again in happy end to restoration saga
Previous                                                   Next  

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Global Research<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.globalresearch.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Real News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://therealnews.com/t2/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Press TV<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.presstv.ir/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sputnick Newai<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://sputniknews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RT network<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rt.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BBC News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bbc.com/news/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reader Supported News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://readersupportednews.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Activist Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.activistpost.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Consortium News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://consortiumnews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Common Dreams<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.commondreams.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The European Union Times - <<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.eutimes.net/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE KYIV POST<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://www.kyivpost.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>4th Media<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.4thmedia.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BrasscheckTV Report<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.brasschecktv.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ICH. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/


<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Pro - or Con Larry's LTE ?

<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
From: Larry Kazdan
To: lettertoed@thestar.ca
Subject: Letter to Editor re:  Stephen Harper, Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau offer little on economy: Walkom, Aug. 4



Re:  Stephen Harper, Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau offer little on economy: Walkom, Aug. 4
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/08/04/stephen-harper-tom-mulcair-and-justin-trudeau-offer-little-on-economy-walkom.html

When will a federal political leader have the guts to declare that a sluggish economy and high unemployment can only be solved by huge government deficits directed at infrastructure renewal and job creation? 

Balanced budgets did not end the Great Depression which was finally swept away by massive government spending on soldiers, munitions and armaments during World War II.  These expenditures did not destroy the economy but on the contrary led not only to military victory but a post-war golden age of economic growth when homes, roads and hospitals were built and social programs expanded.

The budget balance should never be a target - it will rise and fall.  Focus rather on how to put 1.3 million unemployed Canadians back to work.  It was not Justin Trudeau but economist John Maynard Keynes who stated during a 1930s debate "Look after the unemployment, and the Budget will look after itself."

Footnotes:

1. 1939--1945: World War II Transformed the Canadian Economy
http://web.archive.org/web/20050507140447/http://canadianeconomy.gc.ca/english/economy/1939ww2.html



The government budget deficit also increased rapidly: in 1939, the budget deficit was less than 12% of GNP; in 1945, that rate rose above 42%. Nevertheless, by 1944, the Great Depression had faded into memory, and the unemployment rate was less than 1%.
By the end of the war, the economy had a more highly skilled labour force, as well as institutions that were more conducive to sustained economic growth.

2. Keynes quote
http://rortybomb.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/vsp-historical-trip-also-keynes-look-after-unemployment-and-the-budget-will-look-after-itself/
       
From a 1933 radio debate Keynes (bolding added):

You will never balance the Budget through measures which reduce the national income.  The Chancellor would simply be chasing his own tail or cloven hoof!  The only chance of balancing the Budget in the long run is to bring things back to normal, and so avoid the enormous Budget charges arising out of unemployment Even if you take the Budget as your test, the criterion of whether the economy would be useful or not is the state of employment I do not believe that measures which truly enrich the country will injure the public credit It is the burden of unemployment and the decline in the national income which are upsetting the Budget. Look after the unemployment, and the Budget will look after itself.
3.  Keynes quote:
http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2011/12/wray-on-krugman-and-currency-sovereignty.html


�The Conservative belief that there is some law of nature which prevents men from being employed, that it is �rash� to employ men, and that it is financially �sound� to maintain a tenth of the population in idleness for an indefinite period, is crazily improbable the sort of thing which no man could believe who had not had his head fuddled with nonsense for years and years ". __________________________________________