A lot in here about Rob Ford this week, but I feel the
columnists have enough distance that they are starting to say something more interesting
than a recitation of the day’s events.
From the Chronicle Herald, a former-politician reflects
what the death of the Red Tories has meant for Canada.
Andrew Coyne takes a crack at the Ford issue and suggests
that short-sighted populism is the culprit for the Ford dilemma.
Andrew Coyne followed up with a piece calling for Ford to be removed from office.
The Globe and Mail reported that Rob Ford was reduced to “mayor in name only” as his powers were stripped away by Toronto City Council.
Mayor Susan Fennell of Brampton is facing mounting criticism over her office’s spending. City Council has ordered a forensic audit of her
expenses.
An interesting article from Hepburn of the Toronto Star,
where he suggests that the scandals and crisis in Ottawa and Toronto may fuel
greater democratic participation. I really, really hope he’s right. I can imagine how it might encourage some to
get involved, but I also assume an equal or larger number is turned off.
Students from Deninu School in Fort Resolution have been
learning photography. Here is a selection of their work.
Michael Den Tandt writes that Rob Ford’s appeal makes him incredibly difficult to deal with and a powerful and lasting force in Canadian
politics. Basically, Ford has a huge mass appeal, which in a regulated political
fundraising environment is critical to obtaining funds.
This is a great piece posted on Samara’s blog. A campaign
volunteer for Linda McQuaid’s campaign in the Toronto Centre by-election speaks
about being engaged in politics and dealing with stereotypes people have about her.
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