Category: Politics

facebook-phone-220.jpgCatholic clergy are objecting to a particular part of proposed amendments to Ontario's Education Act to deal with bullying that would allow students to form "gay-straight alliances." Should Ontario law require Catholic schools to allow groups with this name?

Will the RCMP be able to restore its reputation?

Categories: Canada, Community, Politics

Tags: Politics, POV, RCMP

Bob PaulsonRCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson says he will update his force's bureaucratic disciplinary system to remove delays so that "the bad apples are sent packing." Will the RCMP be able to restore its reputation?

Do you agree with the police watchdog's G20 report recommendations?

Categories: Community, Politics

Tags: law, Politics, POV, protest

si-220-g20-police-cbc.jpgIn its report on police conduct during the 2010 G20 summit in Toronto, the civilian police watchdog recommended better planning, co-operation and communication between police forces for any future similar event. Do you agree?

Should a sex exhibit be pulled from Ottawa's science museum?

Categories: Community, Politics

Tags: Canada, Community, Politics, POV, Science & Technology, sex

sex-museum-220.jpgAn award-winning museum exhibit that has been viewed by audiences of all ages in Montreal and Regina will be restricted for many teenagers when it opens in Ottawa. Should the Canada Science and Technology Museum cancel Sex: A Tell-All Exhibition?

What was the worst job you ever had?

Categories: Community, Politics

Tags: jobs, Politics, POV

si-flaherty-update-220.jpgFinance Minister Jim Flaherty said unemployed Canadians should be prepared to take just about any available job, telling reporters "There is no bad job. The only bad job is not having a job."

What was your worst job?

Harper spokesman slaps down Twitter troll

Categories: Community, Politics

Tags: Politics, Storify, Twitter

a-macdougall-cp-220.jpgA spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper had a clever reply to a bit of abuse hurled at him on Twitter. Was it a great comeback to an annoying heckler or just feeding a troll?

Should it be a crime to cover your face during a riot?

Categories: Community, Politics

Tags: law, Politics, protest

maskA bill proposed by a Conservative MP would provide for penalties of up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $5,000 for rioters who wear a mask or disguise.

Should it be a crime to cover your face during a riot?

Do Canadian troops get adequate mental health services?

Categories: Community, Politics

Tags: Armed Forces, Health, Politics, POV

militaryCpl. Steve Stoesz says he will keep speaking out about what he sees as a lack of medical and mental health services in the military, despite an order from a superior to be quiet.

Are Canadian troops getting adequate mental health services?

Should environmental law changes be pulled out of bill C-38?

Categories: Community, Politics

Tags: environment, law, Politics

si-oilsands-220-cp.jpgEleven environmental groups took out newspaper ads Monday to draw attention to proposed changes to environmental law contained in the government's latest budget implementation bill.

Should the proposed changes be pulled out of bill C-38?

Community reaction to Harper majority's first anniversary

Categories: Canada, Politics

Tags: Canada, Community Reaction, Politics

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair had a lot to say on the one-year anniversary of the Harper government's majority win. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times - depending on who you ask.