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[PuckChaser]

Poilievre humiliated after a member of parliament in a highly competative seat takes a safe, cushy, life long job. Who will Poilievre drive away next?

He clearly needs to bribe harder.

 

[MilEME09]

It appears to be a "punch Pierre" type of week.

Opinion: The humiliation of Pierre Poilievre continues

After losing yet another MP from his caucus, the Conservative Leader is looking awfully weak

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I mean, showing up to Stampede in a outfit with enough sparkle to make Elvis blush wasnt exactly helping him, nor did his speech.

 

[GK .Dundas]

Best Western cosplay of Liberace I've ever seen . Only thing missing was the candlabra .

 

[mariomike]

Best Western cosplay of Liberace I've ever seen . Only thing missing was the candlabra .

Liberace used batteries.

"I cried all the way to the bank."

 

[MilEME09]

Best Western cosplay of Liberace I've ever seen . Only thing missing was the candlabra .

Damn easterners culturally expropriating the west......

 

[Good2Golf]

Damn easterners culturally expropriating the west......

Randy Rhinestone? He was born in Cow Town proper.

 

[YZT580]

Poilievre humiliated after a member of parliament in a highly competative seat takes a safe, cushy, life long job. Who will Poilievre drive away next?

that is a crap thought. Guy is offered a sinecure for life as opposed to spending 4 years on the back bench criticizing but getting nothing but flack. I doubt it was Pierre chasing him away as the offer of a great job at good pay and actually doing something

 

[HavokFour]

Heather McPherson wouldn't have had the issue of holding no seat, oh well.

NDP Leader Avi Lewis rules out running in upcoming byelections​

 

[Jarnhamar]

that is a crap thought. Guy is offered a sinecure for life as opposed to spending 4 years on the back bench criticizing but getting nothing but flack. I doubt it was Pierre chasing him away as the offer of a great job at good pay and actually doing something

Surely those that blamed MP's crossing the floor on Poilievre's bad leadership will read this and acknowledge his good leadership being the cause, right?

Independent senator joins Conservative caucus a day after Carney appointed ally

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[Altair]

Surely those that blamed MP's crossing the floor on Poilievre's bad leadership will read this and acknowledge his good leadership being the cause, right?

Independent senator joins Conservative caucus a day after Carney appointed ally

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Credit to Leo Housakos

 

[dapaterson]

Here’s a fun update: PM Carney will also appoint current sitting Conservative MP Richard Martel to the Senate. Martel has been the CPC MP for Chicoutimi-Le Fjord since 2018.

That riding is uncommonly competitive; in the last election it was a three way near-tie with CPC at 34.14%, BQ at 31.19%, LPC at 31.12%.

Very real possibility this costs the CPC a seat even after the by-election, to the benefit of either the Bloc or the Liberals. A rather deft
political move- name a Quebec Conservative to the Senate, cost them a seat in the house at least short term, and maybe pick up a seat for LPC for showing that respect to the riding. And it also gives PM Carney a seat’s worth of breathing room come the fall sitting.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mark-carney-senate-tom-pitfield-9.7261037

Carney also appointed his principal secreatary, who is married to a Liberal MP; that MP is a former president of the Liberal party.

It seems that the Senate is reverting to its traditional role, as a hiding place for party insiders and bagmen.

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[ArmyRick]

Conservative MP John Brassard, who is chair of the ethics committee covers some important points on whats going on with parliamentary committees. Yes, it is Northern Perspective and they openly state they have a Conservative bias. However you lean, this is worth the watch.

@Altair are you up for doing your AI magic?

 

[ArmyRick]

Now, I want to take a minute recognize a Liberal MP, that I kind of like. It is MND David McGuinty. This man is impressing me and for the record, I couldn't stomach his brother as premier. However each person is judged on their own actions and words.

I like how he represents defence so far, very well spoken and when he is forced to shovel horseshit, he keeps it as clean as possible (basically he sticks to the facts as much as possible).

If PM MC has to step down in the future, this man should consider the role of leader (with the exception he is 66 and getting up there).

 

[Altair]

Conservative MP John Brassard, who is chair of the ethics committee covers some important points on whats going on with parliamentary committees. Yes, it is Northern Perspective and they openly state they have a Conservative bias. However you lean, this is worth the watch.

@Altair are you up for doing your AI magic?

AI ASSISTED
This video features John Brousard, the chair of the Ethics Committee, discussing the state of parliamentary oversight in Canada under the current government. He highlights concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and the influence of a "transactional majority" on committee operations.

Key Takeaways:​

• Role of Oversight Committees: Brousard explains that three specific committees—Ethics, Government Operations, and Public Accounts—are traditionally led by the opposition to ensure government accountability, transparency, and oversight (0:58-2:07).
• Impact of the 'Transactional Majority': Brousard argues that the Liberal government has used floor-crossers to manufacture a majority in committees, allowing them to seize control of agendas, "whitewash" reports, and avoid scrutiny on ongoing scandals like the Prescribe It boondoggle and Alto investigations (2:46-5:54, 13:04-14:19).
• Use of 'In Camera' Meetings: There is a noted pattern of committees moving to "in camera" (secret) sessions to avoid public accountability when the government feels uncomfortable with a line of questioning (11:24-13:03).
• Concerns Regarding Mark Carney: The discussion covers alleged conflicts of interest surrounding Prime Minister Mark Carney and his past roles, particularly his ties to Brookfield Asset Management and the potential alignment of public policy with private corporate interests (15:20-19:52).
• Media Accountability: Brousard criticizes the mainstream media, suggesting that government subsidies have compromised their ability to hold the governing party to account, leaving the burden of oversight to independent media and opposition MPs (20:31-23:41).
• Future Outlook: Brousard reaffirms his commitment to his constitutional obligation to continue "prosecuting" and litigating government scandals, emphasizing that "truth" remains the primary tool for holding the administration accountable for its policies (24:22-27:38).

Let it be known across all realms, dimensions, and realities that I do not, have not, and will never align myself with the content of this visual transmission. I stand in absolute, unequivocal, and cosmological opposition to every syllable spoken, every concept implied, and every pixel displayed within this video.

In no way, shape, form, manner, semblance, fashion, or structural configuration do I endorse, tolerate, or condone the assertions made herein. If this message were a physical entity, I would banish it to the furthest, darkest reaches of the cosmic void. My disagreement is total, absolute, eternal, and non-negotiable.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and direct all queries to @ArmyRick

 

[ArmyRick]

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AI ASSISTED
This video features John Brousard, the chair of the Ethics Committee, discussing the state of parliamentary oversight in Canada under the current government. He highlights concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and the influence of a "transactional majority" on committee operations.

Key Takeaways:​

• Role of Oversight Committees: Brousard explains that three specific committees—Ethics, Government Operations, and Public Accounts—are traditionally led by the opposition to ensure government accountability, transparency, and oversight (0:58-2:07).
• Impact of the 'Transactional Majority': Brousard argues that the Liberal government has used floor-crossers to manufacture a majority in committees, allowing them to seize control of agendas, "whitewash" reports, and avoid scrutiny on ongoing scandals like the Prescribe It boondoggle and Alto investigations (2:46-5:54, 13:04-14:19).
• Use of 'In Camera' Meetings: There is a noted pattern of committees moving to "in camera" (secret) sessions to avoid public accountability when the government feels uncomfortable with a line of questioning (11:24-13:03).
• Concerns Regarding Mark Carney: The discussion covers alleged conflicts of interest surrounding Prime Minister Mark Carney and his past roles, particularly his ties to Brookfield Asset Management and the potential alignment of public policy with private corporate interests (15:20-19:52).
• Media Accountability: Brousard criticizes the mainstream media, suggesting that government subsidies have compromised their ability to hold the governing party to account, leaving the burden of oversight to independent media and opposition MPs (20:31-23:41).
• Future Outlook: Brousard reaffirms his commitment to his constitutional obligation to continue "prosecuting" and litigating government scandals, emphasizing that "truth" remains the primary tool for holding the administration accountable for its policies (24:22-27:38).

Keep at 'er, John Coffey.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Now, I want to take a minute recognize a Liberal MP, that I kind of like. It is MND David McGuinty. This man is impressing me and for the record, I couldn't stomach his brother as premier. However each person is judged on their own actions and words.

I like how he represents defence so far, very well spoken and when he is forced to shovel horseshit, he keeps it as clean as possible (basically he sticks to the facts as much as possible).

If PM MC has to step down in the future, this man should consider the role of leader (with the exception he is 66 and getting up there).

The 'heavy hitters' don't tend to be allocated the Defence file, though ...

 

[GK .Dundas]

Heather McPherson wouldn't have had the issue of holding no seat, oh well.

NDP Leader Avi Lewis rules out running in upcoming byelections​

Elections apparently are for losers. And Avi's too cool for that sort of thing.

 

[GK .Dundas]

The 'heavy hitters' don't tend to be allocated the Defence file, though ...

It's where because Defence is usually considered "nothing job " you send rivals to purgatory in hopes it kills their career. Or politically important idiots where it's postion of prestige but where you can't do any real harm.

 

[Czech_pivo]

The 'heavy hitters' don't tend to be allocated the Defence file, though ...

Anand was handed it and I believe that she did quite a good job with it overall. I think that her and McGuinty might just be the best back to back M of D that we've had in decades.

 

[GK .Dundas]

Anand was handed it and I believe that she did quite a good job with it overall. I think that her and McGuinty might just be the best back to back M of D that we've had in decades.

Agreed on Anand, I'm still forming my opinion on McGuinty.