BREAKING: Ralph Klein dead at 70

March 29, 2013 Subscribe · Forward From Humble Beginnings To Shaping A Province Ralph Klein's humble beginnings could not possibly have foreshadowed the impact he would have on Alberta and the imprint he would leave on Alberta politics. Klein, Officer of the Order of Canada, Member of the Alberta Order of Excellence, former journalist, Calgary mayor, Alberta premier, and unapologetic Tory, died in Calgary on Friday. He was 70. Continue reading... 'King Ralph' Dead At 70 May: I Stand Behind My North Korea-Canada Comparison Why Martin Cauchon Thinks Justin Trudeau Is A Relic Of The Past How Harper Could Be Toppled Top Paid Public Worker In Ontario Revealed Tories Are 'Dirty, Rotten Bastards' Pot Legalization In Canada Inevitable: Colorado Governor How Harper Could Be Toppled How Harper Could Be Toppled 'The North Korea Of Environmental Law' WATCH: Mercer Blasts Harper And Tories On Water ROBERT WAITE Why Trudeau Attack Ads Are a Waste of Time It is that very fact that Trudeau's lack of a steely edge -- that will cause attack ads against him to fail to do what they are designed to do. Instead, they will boomerang, fostering sympathy. There may yet be a Trudeau ascendancy. But Harper and the Conservatives would do well to keep their powder dry and their attack ads in the vaults. Continue reading... KOKULAN MAHENDIRAN Why We Shouldn't Mourn CIDA When I first heard about the dismantling of the Canadian International Development Agency in the government's recent budget, I was rather dismayed. Nonetheless, upon delving into the issue further, it became clear that my initial reaction was quite misguided. International aid from Canada is not coming to an end; the budget has merely initiated the merging of CIDA with the Department of Foreign Affairs. The aim is not to slash aid, but rather to have a more synergized approach to its deliverance in developing countries. The merger of CIDA with DFAIT ensures the money our government spends internationally will be more focused, effective and better reflect and preserve the national interests of Canada. Continue reading... HON. CAROLYN BENNETT How Government Should Treat Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women Tuesday night the Special Committee On Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will meet for the first time. This special committee, created by the Liberal motion unanimously passed on February 19, will have the mandate to conduct hearings on the critical matter of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Continue reading... TERRANCE OAKEY Provinces Must Work to Get Bang for Their Buck Out of Budget 2013 A major theme of Thursday's Federal Budget was "connecting Canadians with available jobs." And for good reason: Canada faces a major shortage of skilled tradespeople, and if no action is taken, this shortage will only grow in the future as the population ages. Continue reading... KASH HEED My B.C. Liberal Caucus Colleagues (And Ministers) Need To Step Down The moment that this public trust is called into question is the point that our entire system of governance is compromised. In the interest of maintaining the integrity of B.C.'s Executive Council, I believe that my colleagues Shirley Bond and Pat Bell have an obligation to remove themselves as ministers until this matter is formally investigated. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.