political parties

Pork Barrell cartoon (piublic domain)

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In: Local, Regional, Special, You're Wrong About ...

What might cost thousands or even millions in the US costs at most a couple of hundred bucks here in Canada.

Donor limits don’t take the impression of ‘cash for influence’ out of politics, they just make it much cheaper.

So how can we fund parties in a way that makes political finances above suspicion? Read More …

Microphone podcast

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In: Editorial, Halton, Opinion, Roland Tanner

Traditionally there have been few avenues by which more than a handful of public figures and ‘news-makers’ in the 905 region, especially Halton, could be heard direct by the people they serve.

But do podcasts have the ability to transform how we hear from public figures for the better?Read More …