Category Archives: Politics and Policy

Musings provoked by political and election posturing, and thoughts on public policy debates.

Gotcha

Posted on 28 April 2011 by Isabel Gibson

Do you love Canada? The intent of the reporter’s question, caught and reproduced in sound-bite format totally divorced from its context, was unclear. It could have been a trick question — a chance for a ‘Gotcha’; or a soft toss … Continue reading →

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A Better Way

Posted on 24 April 2011 by Isabel Gibson

I have what you might call a big operation, spending roughly $280 billion last year, and I’m about to hire an executive board. Of course, my board members participate in decisions on only about 40% of that total budget, or … Continue reading →

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The Role of Principles in Public Policy

Posted on 19 January 2011 by Isabel Gibson

In a TV interview released in two parts (on 17 and 18 January), Prime Minister Harper said that he thinks capital punishment is justified in some cases, but that he has committed to not introducing this issue in the next … Continue reading →

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