Liberal (Minority/Majority) Government 2025 - ???

[RangerRay]

Bold move, lets see if they follow though though.

PM Carney says it’s time to move beyond Indian Act

Mark Carney says he will instruct his ministers to work with First Nations to move Canada beyond the Indian Act, which could mean reforming it or abolishing it altogether.

www.ctvnews.ca

Wab Kinew was more explicit.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/wab-kinew-indian-act-abolish-9.7396565

 

[RedFive]

I think the MP should be re-scoped to be the basis for the SF, or at least roll them in together. SF can also do deployed ops security including the handling of PWs. SF should be much more than an idle guard on post... lots of high end duties and an easy to draft training/succession pathway into specialty fields for those with the aptitude, to manage this properly and fully for the CAF. Last I looked a long time ago, the MPs were about 1100 personnel strong. That's a damn good start to getting platoon sizes and company sizes into the right bases right off the bat. Not sure what the detachment size at Cold Lake is, but say it's already 30... add or subtract to that as needed and re-distribute pers to meet the security need. All SF would be purple trade and the operational arm under VCDS/DGDS/SF if that structure fits. It would be awesome.

I suspect you would lose most if not all those 1100 pers when the job they signed up for was pulled out from under them, they release and head to any one of the dozens of civilian police agencies currently hurting for bodies who are paying nearly double in some cases and situated in places that actually have a Costco nearby.

 

[QV]

I suspect you would lose most if not all those 1100 pers when the job they signed up for was pulled out from under them, they release and head to any one of the dozens of civilian police agencies currently hurting for bodies who are paying nearly double in some cases and situated in places that actually have a Costco nearby.

Most or all? No. Some... even many, sure.

 

[MilEME09]

Norwegian company looking to lay new transatlantic data cable from europe to Canada. Would reduce reliance on US data infrastructure for both europe and Canada.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/norwegian-undersea-cable-builder-pitches-2-800-mile-transatlantic-data-link-between-canada-and-europe-to-bypass-the-us-canadian-majority-partner-sought-to-help-fund-and-build-new-usd620-million-fiber-connection-to-reduce-reliance-on-american-routes

 

[HavokFour]

And we have a deal, in record time.

Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a free trade deal on Tuesday they say was reached in a “record” time of 47 days, and have also agreed to start talks on an extradition treaty.

Canada, United Arab Emirates sign defence, energy deals during crown prince’s visit

Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a handful of trade and infrastructure agreements during the crown prince of Abu Dhabi’s visit to Ottawa on Tuesday.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[brihard]

And we have a deal, in record time.

Canada, United Arab Emirates sign defence, energy deals during crown prince’s visit

Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a handful of trade and infrastructure agreements during the crown prince of Abu Dhabi’s visit to Ottawa on Tuesday.

www.ctvnews.ca

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty and an extradition treaty? Hell yeah.

 

[HavokFour]

Um, he's not exactly helping his case. Would this not be something that falls on the wrong side of the Canadian Investment Act, and even a couple other antitrust laws in both countries?

Goncalves said that his original aim when purchasing Stelco was to keep the plant from undercutting in the U.S.

"I bought Stelco because I could not afford anymore having Stelco flooding the market here in the United States to the detriment of my own company," he said.

[CBC]Stelco owner says he could sell plant next year after becoming 'persona non grata in Canada'​

How I imagine his legal team is taking his TV appearances:

 

[RangerRay]

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty and an extradition treaty? Hell yeah.

An extradition treaty with a country not known for rule of law and attachment to civil rights? I’m not really thrilled about this.

Nor am I thrilled about getting cozy with Erdogan’s Turkey.

 

[brihard]

An extradition treaty with a country not known for rule of law and attachment to civil rights? I’m not really thrilled about this.

Nor am I thrilled about getting cozy with Erdogan’s Turkey.

Extraditions aren’t without serious checks and balances, and various recourse through the courts. They aren’t a simple matter of someone asks and the other country reciprocates unquestioningly. Before we enter any such treaty there will be assurances in place to ensure that we as a country are comfortable with the outcome.

The flip side benefit for Canada is that right now there are plenty of problem children who have absconded to the UAE and who are out of reach of Canadian justice for that reason. It would close an attractive refuge.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Funding the new 'National Mermaid' department is proving tricky

https://twitter.com/x/status/2115197920035168762

 

[MilEME09]

Um, he's not exactly helping his case. Would this not be something that falls on the wrong side of the Canadian Investment Act, and even a couple other antitrust laws in both countries?

[CBC]Stelco owner says he could sell plant next year after becoming 'persona non grata in Canada'​

How I imagine his legal team is taking his TV appearances:

He really shot him self not just the foot but the leg with those comments. Basically made it look loke he bought Stelco to shut it down

 

[HavokFour]

Uh oh, this could be really bad for the CPC in the byelection.

Dave Carrol to run as independent in Brantford - Brant South by-election

A long-time Conservative has announced plans to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming Brantford- Brant South federal by-election

www.brantfordexpositor.ca

 

[The Bread Guy]

Note: moved the FN stuff to the FN politics thread.

Army.ca Staff

 

[MilEME09]

Bombardier and BAE to explore combat fighter program

Bombardier partners with BAE Systems to explore combat fighter jets

The companies have signed a strategic agreement to explore developing industrial and technology capabilities

www.theglobeandmail.com

 

[Retired AF Guy]

Looks like some of the glitter may be coming off Carney's crown.

Mark Carney is celebrated abroad – while consolidating power at home | Shiri Pasternak

The Canadian prime minister’s reckoning with Trumpism in Davos clashes with his attacks on environmental, Indigenous and labour rights

www.theguardian.com

Mind you the author of piece maybe a tad biased.