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Vote ‘Yes’ for CFS
Letter to the Editor published in The Brunswickan (Fredericton), 30 January 2006 Later this month, grad students will have the opportunity to join the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). I firmly believe it is in their best interests to vote a resounding ‘Yes.’ The CFS represents students at universities and colleges across Canada, both graduate and … Continue reading
Irving is not a mountain
Letter to the Editor published in The Brunswickan (Fredericton), 20 January 2004 From their tax shelter in the Caribbean, the Irvings have stamped out free speech on Fredericton’s North Side. While this is not surprising, it should raise alarm bells about the danger of concentrated economic power in New Brunswick. Many of us are prone … Continue reading
Reduce tuition fees
Opinion-editorial article published in The Brunswickan (Fredericton), 7 November 2003 Several years ago, I worked on a campaign that resulted in a five per cent reduction in tuition barriers to education at the University of Victoria. This was achieved through an increase in the annual grant from the government of British Columbia to the university. There … Continue reading
Irving, Liberals and working people
Letter to the Editor published in The Brunswickan (Fredericton), 6 November 2003 Reports have surfaced, confirming that federal Liberal cabinet ministers received favours from the Irving corporation. Minister of Labour Claudette Bradshaw hitched a free ride in an Irving jet. Justice Minister Allen Rock received similar perks of office. Conservative MP and former Saint John mayor … Continue reading
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