theQuestion: Should ‘special interests’ be considered a dirty phrase in politics?* Petr is both right and wrong when it comes to what “special interests” mean in the world of politics. …
Conflict accusations are dangerous
theQuestion: Is it fair play for the BC NDP to accuse the premier of “laundering” political donations through her party?* Corruption runs rampant in the halls of power, if you …
School trustees must follow budget rules — or get the boot
theQuestion: Should Premier Christy Clark fire the Vancouver School Board?* Petr’s defence of the Vancouver School Board’s failure to follow the law and pass a balanced budget is a diatribe …
U.S. laws don’t threaten anyone’s safety
theQuestion: Should the Canadian government issue a travel advisory warning of the risks to LGBT people travelling to the United States?* No amount of convincing would have me believe the …
Supply and demand is no illusion
theQuestion: Is delusion driving the Metro Vancouver real estate market?* It’s not often I play the moderate, but this week Petr has afforded me the opportunity. He’s brave to be …
Campaign donations are free speech
theQuestion: Is the recent furor over political donations much ado about nothing?* Winners govern and losers complain. Perhaps it’s a law of nature. It is most certainly a law of …
Gender quotas morally wrong
theQuestion: Should government legislate legally mandated gender quotas for women in Canadian politics?* We need more women in government. It’s true that for too long politics has been a male-dominated …
BC NDP fudging on housing crisis
theQuestion: Are the BC NDP being straight with the public about its proposed Housing Affordability Fund and Speculator Fee Act?* The crisis over home ownership in Metro Vancouver has many …