Tip Us Off
E-mail us with news tips, discoveries, story ideas, and anything else cool.
About Torontoist

Torontoist is a website about Toronto and everything that happens in it. More about us.

Editor-in-Chief: DAVID TOPPING

Publisher: GOTHAMIST

Entries from Torontoist tagged with 'pmpaulmartin'

January 24, 2006

It appears as if most Canadians got what they wanted last night, with the Conservatives achieving a minor minority and PM Paul Martin effectively resigning. Over the past six weeks (the first two, we were convinced of another Lib win), Torontoist has spoke out against getting too cozy with the Cons - and we spoke this for good reason. First, some of the CPC platform is a little redonkers; mainly considering time and money parameters.......

Continue Reading "Martin Says Goodbye, Harper Says Hello, and Layton Says "Working Canadian Families""

September 20, 2005

Rumours are a-fly that the CBC will be back in the house as early as next week. No, we're not referring to the Classic Buick Club or Canadian-Born Chinese or Cold-Blooded Creatures, we're referring to the most-trusted news source in Canada. Torontoist has obtained such information from an ex-CTV producer, via somebody we met on the streetcar yesterday. Sound like an unreliable source followed by an unfounded rumour? Well check your facts, mister: Exhibit C:......

Continue Reading "CBC Hold'Em: Start Pouring the Coffee Again"

April 5, 2005

Shyness is nice, and shyness can stop you, from doing all the things in life you'd like to. Just ask Peter Mackay. After he was named Sexiest Male MP for the last six years straight by political pundits at the Hill Times, his professional career took off and his love life has never been better. He's now dating power-suit pussycat Belinda Stronach, and most recently played a key role in covering up Conservative discontent at......

Continue Reading "Tory Eye For the Liberal Guy"

March 2, 2005

When PM Paul Martin pondered joining the Americans in their flailing ballistic missile defense plan last summer, he faced a chorus of concerned Canadians opposing such a decision. The NDP launched a fierce campaign; with Rabble.ca none too impressed either. But now that PM PM has completely sassed the Americans, where did all those concerned voices go? At least some are coming to the defense of our overly likeable PM - albeit not with the......

Continue Reading "Like the PMO We Don't Surrend-O"

February 23, 2005

On a long weekend last summer, Defence Minister Bill Graham and PM Paul Martin went up north for some rest and relaxation. Hanging around the campfire, guzzling some brews, the two buddies got to talking. After Bill told some story about a nightspot on Church Street, it occurred to our Prime Minister that it was time for a practical joke. Martin and Graham then came up with a plan to trick their friend Jack Layton:......

Continue Reading "Just Kidding! Missile Defence An Elaborate Hoax"

December 9, 2004

In a landmark decision for human rights, PM Paul Martin and the Liberal government will be allowed to introduce same-sex marriage unions to Parliament next year. The bill will seek to redefine marriage as "the lawful union of two persons," and will also protect the rights of religious organizations that refuse to perform same-sex marriages, like the National Post. In another bold move, Paul Martin called Canada the "world's most post-modern country" as a result......

Continue Reading "It Was A Crime At The Time, But The Laws Have Changed"

November 2, 2004

Conservative leader Stephen Harper may have suggested Canada look at Belgium as a role model for government, but PM Paul Martin seems to have his sights set on Amsterdam. On Monday, Martin and the federal Liberals asked everybody to just chill out over the country's current marijuana possession laws. Martin's minority government is attempting to re-introduce the marijuana decriminalization bill, which would make possession of marijuana only a fineable offence. For holding 15 grams or......

Continue Reading "Canada: More Holland Less Belgium"

2003- Gothamist LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy. We use MovableType.