Werner Patels is a freelance translator, interpreter, pundit and writer in Calgary, Alberta. He holds degrees in translation/languages and political science. Werner Patels is a Canadian citizen with an extremely international background: he spent many of his formative years in Canada, Austria and Britain.
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Iggy, Schmiggy
Can the Liberal Party of Canada survive the carnage to come?
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Homegrown Terror
Homegrown Canadian terrorism — is it the result of lax immigration?
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Cheap Labor
What is a president to do when he’s got 12 million illegals in his country?
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Preventing Canada’s Own 9/11
Who's to blame for the presence of terrorists in Canada?
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Liberal Party Of Canada: R.I.P.
With the NDP on the ropes, there's a chance that Canada can evolve into a working two-party system.
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Smoke Signals?
Are we going too far in trying to protect people from themselves?
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TV: A Bag Of Goodies — Or Is It?
A new television season is upon us. Will it be any good?
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Is The End Nigh For the Canadian Liberal Party?
According to the most recent Ipsos-Reid poll, the Tories are now safely in majority territory at 43%, with the Liberals down to 25%.
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Deus ex Machina
I often hear from colleagues that we would not be where we are today if it were not for the Internet.
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The Challenges of Multiculturalism
What is the price of open immigration and is it better or worse than a more restrictive alternative?
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