Category Archives: Parliament Hill

Saying Goodbye

Posted on August 14, 2014 by russellbarth

Sometime before the end of this year, I will probably have to say goodbye to my wife. As most people know by now, my wife Christine Lowe has epilepsy. What most people don’t know is that for one third of … Continue reading →

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The Coy Ploy Being Played On The Pot Nation

Posted on June 19, 2014 by russellbarth

Given that the Harper Regime sitting in power now is an illegal and illegitimately-implanted government and their policies are all based in acrimony and madness, and given that their rigging of elections pretty much guarantees their majority rule for another … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau

Posted on July 29, 2013 by russellbarth

Last week you were quoted as saying  “Marijuana is not a health food supplement. It’s not great for you.” This is a demonstrably untrue statement, scientifically inaccurate, and detrimental to the public good. Shame on you. Studies indicate that marijuana … Continue reading →

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Is 420 a party or a protest? Actually: Both

Posted on April 20, 2013 by russellbarth

Hill Times Article, used without permission: A full explanation of the origins and history of 420 can be easily found online, but the short version is this: In 1971 in San Rafael, Calif., a group of high school students known … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Not Falling For Liberal Promises To Legalize Cannabis

Posted on March 5, 2013 by russellbarth

Re-printed with no permission from Hill Times, March 4, 2013. OTTAWA—Recently, the leadership candidates for the Liberal Party of Canada have promised varying versions of cannabis “legalization” if their party returns to power. Some are calling the party’s new position … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To All The Federal Liberal Leadership Candidates of 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by russellbarth

(David Bertschi, Martin Cauchon, Deborah Coyne, Marc Garneau, Martha Hall Findlay, Karen McCrimmon, Joyce Murray, George Takach, & Justin Trudeau) I would like to preface this by saying that you can probably count on my vote in the next federal … Continue reading →

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Transcript Of My Interview With The Organizers of Ottawa’s 420-2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by russellbarth

April 20th, 2012 saw the largest congregation of pot smokers ever assembled on the front lawn of Ottawa’s Parliament Hill – over 5500 people. But how did this come about? I discussed it with two of the organizers – Graham Kitmer … Continue reading →

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