August 24, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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New Democrats in Waterloo Region, both federally and provincially, have long been dogged by strategic voting. Those on the centre-left, not wanting the conservatives to win, will often vote Liberal even though they want to vote New Democrat. The perception … Continue reading
July 24, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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This is going to be a hard fought, down and dirty by-election. That’s what I keep hearing from people. The vicious, attack anything type of politics is precisely the part of politics I dislike. It’s corrosive. It stifles real debate, … Continue reading
June 12, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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Pensions, universal healthcare, Employment Insurance, disability coverage, social assistance, environmental protections, employment standards – even weekends – all are central to our modern society and high standard of living. Many of us are too young to remember the struggles of … Continue reading
May 31, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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The following is an excerpt from my column in the Kitchener Post on tri-Pride, gay-straight alliances, Bill 13, and a culture of acceptance. In the language of diversity there has been a recent change from ‘tolerance’ to ‘acceptance.’ Changing a … Continue reading
March 29, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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The following is an excerpt from my column in the Kitchener Post on the social assistance freeze announced in the Ontario budget. The provincial Liberal government likes to cite Mike Harris’s war on the poor, with his major cuts to … Continue reading
January 12, 2012
by Cameron Dearlove
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The leadership convention to replace Jack Layton will take place on March 24. There are currently 8 candidates in the race, and they are criss-crossing the country, sharing their visions. As for Romeo’s visit, he will be in KW on … Continue reading