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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

DAY SEVEN ... a look back at the week of July 14th to the 20th

It’s Day Seven ... time to look back at the most read commentaries and stories of the week -- today also marks the 848 th post on this blog. The first, regarding democratic reform of our political system was from May 25 th , 2015 – it was entitled, “ Political reform does not need to wait until the next parliament; reform is an ongoing process ” It’s a theme that I have often been vocal on ... and other writers who have kindly consented to contribute their thoughts to this blog have occasionally done so as well. Democratic reform of our political system shouldn’t just be a string of buzz words that get drug out occasionally -- especially when so type of scandal or controversy takes place.   It’s something we should be demanding, it’s something our elected officials should be thinking of at all times when new laws are being considered and brought before the House of Commons, our Legislature, or municipal council tables. Is this something that wi...

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