On June 27th (2011) the four most senior officials of the Khmer Rouge regime went on trial in Phnom Penh – more than 30 years after they were driven from power. Finally. This is Case #2. The first trial convicted … Read More
Yearly Archives: 2011
Learning from the Canadian Caregiver Coalition’s Success
There are no coincidences in politics. If an issue is on a platform or a policy agenda, it’s because someone or a whole lot of someones worked long and hard to put it there. – Effecting Policy Change It is … Read More
Preston Manning’s Barometer of Canada
It is worth paying attention to Preston Manning. His impact on Canada over the last twenty-five years is profound. He created a political movement from scratch and founded two political parties (Reform Party and the Reform-Conservative Alliance ) which became … Read More
Lost and Found. a poem for Fathers’ Day by Tom Konyves
Tom Konyves is a ground breaking Canadian poet and talented video producer, who just happens to be my neighbour. If you’ve ever enjoyed poetry on public transit you can thank Tom who initiated the first Poetry on the Bus collaboration … Read More
Adam Kahane’s Impressive Array of Changelabs
I remain convinced one of our BIG challenges is learning to work together both within our community sector and among various sectors including government and business. Apprehension, misunderstandings and mistrust are more prevalent that we care to admit. That is … Read More
Why Government Needs our Help
The central characteristic of most advocacy is to get the right proposition in front of government and to lobby for its acceptance and implementation. However even when a commitment to action is secured there is often a failure to implement. … Read More
Joe Coughlin – ‘Slow and Slower’
Joe Coughlin is multi honoured jazz singer who deserves to be better known around the world. He has won the Canadian Jazz Award for best Male Vocalist three times in the past decade (2000, 2008, 2009.) Joe is a saloon … Read More
Caring, Daring and Working Hard: The Forces that will shape the Future of Vulnerability
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation uses its significant endowment to support 'disruptive' healthcare innovation. Their definition of health is far broader than hospitals or health care institutions. Among their many portfolios is one dealing with Vulnerable Populations. If you are … Read More
Will Social Finance be in Flaherty’s June 6th Budget?
iPOLITICS.ca is a great website/e-magazine for those who want more than predictable stories or columns in mainstream media. And they are timelier. And far more comprehensive. Well worth subscribing to. For fans of social finance and the recommendations of the … Read More
André Picard – 5 Mantras for Healthcare Reform
I wasn't able to make the Public Policy Forum's annual testimonial dinner on April 28th when André Picard, the Globe and Mail's Health Reporter received the Hy Solomon Award. However, those who attended were unanimous – his short acceptance speech … Read More