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Statement for Václav Havel

Today in the House I was prevented from paying tribute to Václav Havel by several unnamed Conservative MPs.

Fact Check on Kyoto Distortions 2

When I wrote “Fact Check on Kyoto Distortions” on November 28, 2011 for my blog, I covered the most frequently c

Durban and the road ahead

Originally published in Island Tides,Vol 24, Number 1, Jan 12, 2012.

An Open Letter to Joe Oliver

“Unfortunately, there are environmental and other radical groups that would seek to block this opportunity to diversify our trade.

The Biggest Story of 2011 for Me? Weather Gone Wild

It is proving more difficult than I had expected to pick one event worthy of the superlative "Biggest Story of 2011." The May election brought many changes to the face of Parliament.

What I gave to every Member of Parliament

I had not been planning to give every Member of Parliament a present for Christmas/Hanukkah/holiday break, but the story of what I gave and why is, in its own right, a way of sharing the best of th

Kyoto withdrawal: There must be a political price to be paid

I am just back from Durban and COP17.  So is Peter Kent.  Only he came back and announced that Canada will strike a blow at the fragile agreement that was just produced.  As I am sur

Last thoughts on the Durban package

Alright, probably not last thoughts.  Analysis and review will continue for months if not years.

Down to the Wire

Standing at my bus stop in Durban and for the first time since I got here the bus doesn't arrive promptly. Maybe logistics are winding down.

COP17 enters home stretch

The high level segment opened yesterday with speeches first from presidents and prime ministers, and, in the case of Monaco, royalty.

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