Glen's Blog

The Days of Noah
Today, 12:56 AM by Glen Pearson

The images flooding our television screens showing Governor General Michelle Jean’s visit to Haiti revealed her remarkable personal odyssey as she toured the ruins of her homeland. Defense Minister Peter McKay was with her as they saw Jean’s sister in Jacmel, a cousin and an uncle at a mill Canada was in the process of [...]

The Gap
Yesterday, 10:08 PM by Glen Pearson

Statement made in the House of Commons today regarding the tragic shooting death of OPP constable Pham Duy Vu. Mr. Glen Pearson (London North Centre, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, too often it takes an incredible tragedy for us to recognize the honour and heroism exemplified by our police officers across the country, men and women who protect [...]

The Right Side of History
8 Mar 2010, 10:49 PM by Glen Pearson

Being International Women’s Day, numerous celebrations were taking place on the Hill, with lots of speeches inside the Chamber commemorating what is clearly an important occasion.  Sadly, most women who really need to be remembered and respected will have no idea what this is all about. Every minute of every day, a woman dies in pregnancy.  [...]

From Plowshares to Music – A Sunday Read
7 Mar 2010, 6:39 AM by Glen Pearson

Israel Apartheid Week, as predicted, stirred up a dust storm in various regions of the world, including Ottawa. The government’s penchant for permitting its support for Israel to push this country off the cliff of its historical balancing act between Israel and Palestine has resulted in Middle East skirmishes all over the capital and in [...]

The Ten-Dollar Solution
4 Mar 2010, 8:12 PM by Glen Pearson

The Conservatives breathed a sigh of relief today when they realized the budget seemed to be received with a passing grade by many of the commentators. They had hoped to squeak through on this one, knowing that next year is crunch time and they’ll have to pay the piper. Between now and then, though, they [...]

The Ten-Day Solution – Or Weapons Into Torches
4 Mar 2010, 4:35 AM by Glen Pearson

With all the ado about the Throne Speech today, another event occurred that was at once more emotional and definitely more stimulating. I was honoured to file outside with the entire Liberal caucus and join members of all parties as we witnessed the opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games. A large crowd had gathered to hear [...]

The 10% Solution
3 Mar 2010, 4:43 AM by Glen Pearson

Sometimes it’s hard to put politics aside, even when you’re trying to. My family and I were at our United Church last Sunday morning when one of the parishioners pushed forward and put a piece of paper in my hand.  “Can’t you do something about this?” she demanded, more than she asked. I opened it [...]

“You People”
1 Mar 2010, 1:47 AM by Glen Pearson

I don’t know quite what to say about the actions of Helena Guergis and the poor treatment she gave airport employees in PEI a few days ago. It’s understandable she would have been impatient on her birthday at the Charlottetown airport and that she was trying to get home to see her husband. Ministers’ lives are [...]

Bitten By The Mania
27 Feb 2010, 8:39 PM by Glen Pearson

Years ago, I penned a book on Abraham Lincoln following a couple of years of research. So it was that when Doris Kearns released a seminal study titled Team Of Rivals about Lincoln’s ability to work with others, I picked it up and devoured it. Some paragraphs cemented themselves in memory before I could even [...]

Those Darn Cigar Smokin’ Women
26 Feb 2010, 7:29 PM by Glen Pearson

Good grief! What is becoming of the state of Canadian women? Sure, they won a gold medal for hockey in a pretty exciting game, but they are supposed to show restraint because they’re … well, they’re women! Give me a break. At least they weren’t pounding on security doors or throwing their skates at guards! Let’s [...]