Category Archives: Politics

65 Years of The Canadian Bill of Rights

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, August 10th 2025, marks the 65th Anniversary of the enactment of the Canadian Bill of Rights. While some basic human rights had already been implied over the years, this was the first legislation specifically applying human rights at the … Continue reading →

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80th Anniversary of VE Day

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Edward Brain

Today, May 8th, 2025, marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day.) On this day in 1945, the Second World War (WWII) came to an end with the surrender of Nazi Germany after almost six year of … Continue reading →

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Impact of 2025 Election on Canadian Political Landscape

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Edward Brain

On April 28th, 2025 Canada held the 45th General Election in its’ history in order to elect members of the House of Commons. The result was a fourth straight term in office for the Liberals, and a third straight minority. … Continue reading →

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35 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

Today, November 9th, 2024, marks the 35th Anniversary of the fall of The Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of Communist rule in Germany and the rest of eastern Europe. The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 to … Continue reading →

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Review: The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Edward Brain

I have finished ready a new biography about former German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, entitled The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel by Kati Marton. The book, newly released following Ms. Merkel’s retirement as Chancellor after 16 years in power, is an … Continue reading →

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Ontario General Election

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Edward Brain

On June 2nd, 2022 the Province of Ontario held a general election for its 124 seats in the Provincial Legislature. The Progressive Conservative Party (PCs) led by Premier Doug Ford won a second term in office while increasing their seat … Continue reading →

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Former Ontario Premier Bill Davis Passes Away at 92

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Edward Brain

William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th Premier of Ontario and former MPP from Peel Region has passed away at the age of 92. Mr. Davis served as Premier of Ontario from 1971 to 1985. Bill Davis was born William Grenville Davis … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Monarchy works in Canada

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Edward Brain

With the news of the resignation of Julie Payette as Canada’s Governor General there has been talk about the relevance of the position in Canada. However, I support our Constitutional Monarchy and believe it works quite well.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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John Turner has Passed Away

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Edward Brain

Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Turner was born in in London, England on June 7th, 1929.  His family would move to Canada in 1932 after the death of his father.  … Continue reading →

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Liberal Minority in the 43rd Canadian General Election

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Edward Brain

On October 21st, 2019 the 43rd Federal election was held in Canada.  The result was a victory for the Liberal Party under Justin Trudeau, who received enough support to gain a minority Government, despite having a majority in the last … Continue reading →

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