Liberal Minority Government 2025 - ???

[Remius]

Not really a shocker to see PP rail against institutions. It’s part of his populist schtick.

 

[Quirky]

People are getting their news from idiots on Twitter.

It's a shame really.

No better than the idiots in the big media.

 

[Jarnhamar]

Just to speak to one small portion of that, and speaking in generalities- documents or data subject to federal cabinet confidence cannot be compelled by any means including by production order or search warrant. Section 39 of the Canada Evidence Act establishes an absolutely impervious privilege over this material. If in the course of examining evidence obtained by those or other means any information subject to cabinet confidence is encountered, that’s a situation where the investigation pauses review of that evidence immediately, slams the folder or laptop shut, and consults with the appropriate stakeholders to figure out a way forward.

I’m not wading into the larger subject there, but just wanted to note that cabinet confidence material is utterly out of investigative reach unless that confidence is waived. There is no other privilege in Canadian evidence law that’s as absolute.

Yeah. Absolutely rotten in my opinion and lets the government get away with breaking the law. Had the RCMP investigated he surely would have been found guilty. At least Gary Butts left office over it.

 

[Jarnhamar]

Trudeau-dating Katy Perry.

Canada's first black prime minister dating an astronaut eh?

 

[Altair]

No better than the idiots in the big media.

Media, for all their faults and biases have fact checkers and standards.

You're posting guys talking in all caps about things that are easily debunked with just the bare minimum of research. Zero standards, zero integrity, but you what? That's not their job. The fault is on you for taking it as news, and if that's not bad enough, posting it here like it's news.

I don't know what to tell ya, but if that's the standard of news you feel comfortable sharing, with no shame, I'm just bracing myself for something you found in the comment section of a XXX site.

 

[Altair]

Canada's first black prime minister dating an astronaut eh?

She did a show in Canada, saw the bumper stickers, and followed the instructions.

 

[Quirky]

Media, for all their faults and biases have fact checkers and standards.

Sure they do, believe them all you want.

 

[Altair]

Sure they do, believe them all you want.

And you can keep believing the Twitter slop you find believing it's actually news.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

She did a show in Canada, saw the bumper stickers, and followed the instructions.

That is actually pretty funny. Well done.

 

[Altair]

That is actually pretty funny. Well done.

 

[Lumber]

That is actually pretty funny. Well done.

He saw a meme online; I saw it to. Don't give him credit, he's just a thief.

 

[brihard]

He saw a meme online; I saw it to. Don't give him credit, he's just a thief.

The memes flew pretty fast and furious, and of course the Beaverton absolutely nailed it.

 

[Halifax Tar]

I looked at the HRV, I wasn't really impressed by the car itself at that pricepoint or the financing. Hopefully she's liking the Bronco, a friend has one, seems like a fun car to drive.

Had good luck with Mazdas, so was looking at the CX5 and CX30, as well as the Passat, but then I swang by Subaru on a recommendation from one of the guys from work, took the crosstrek for a spin and everything just kind of felt 'right', and the loaded model was less then models of others I was looking at. Everything is where you kind of expect it, with actual buttons and dials for most things (except the climate control details, but got used to that).

One thing with traveling more and getting rental vehicles is I've gotten to try out a lot of N. American made cars, and haven't returned one yet thinking 'I'd buy that'. Some have digitized so much the actual interface is way more complicated then it needs to be, others have genius things like the stupid dial to change drive modes, (right on the same spot on the console that every one else has had a dial for navigating the entertainment console in the non-touch screen era) and just generally has things in non-intuitive spots, combined with pretty sloppy performance, so really unimpressive.

Everyone I know that had jobs in the auto sector has been laid off over the years (and some were screwed around a lot), so there really isn't any 'buy Canadian car' loyalty left, especially when you have other alternatives that are consistently safer, better made and cost the same or less.

As ridiculous as it is to be brand loyal I am a brand loyal Ford guy. Just about all of my 30 years driving has been behind the wheel of a Ford truck. Started on Rangers and moved up. Looking at 250s and 350s now, I want the 7.3 Godzilla gasser V8.

I actually tell people only Ford and VW can park in. My driveway. Half jokingly lol

And I stopped sweating profusely when my wife bought the baby bronco lol. A Honda! In my driveway!!! I like to drive it. It feels like substantial vehicle.

I've honestly never had an issue. But I know that their QA has gone down hill...

 

[daftandbarmy]

As ridiculous as it is to be brand loyal I am a brand loyal Ford guy. Just about all of my 30 years driving has been behind the wheel of a Ford truck. Started on Rangers and moved up. Looking at 250s and 350s now, I want the 7.3 Godzilla gasser V8.

I actually tell people only Ford and VW can park in. My driveway. Half jokingly lol

And I stopped sweating profusely when my wife bought the baby bronco lol. A Honda! In my driveway!!! I like to drive it. It feels like substantial vehicle.

I've honestly never had an issue. But I know that their QA has gone down hill...

Meanwhile, the stats show....

Quality Problems Rise for Auto Industry: J.D. Power 2023 Report - Engineering.com

Annual Initial Quality Study identifies multiple contributors to continuing decline in automotive quality.

www.engineering.com

 

[RangerRay]

Well, I’m always in favour of flip-flopping if it flops in my favour…

Carney announces details of new bail reform bill coming next week

Next week, the Canadian government will bring forward a new bail reform bill aimed at cracking down on violent and repeat offenders, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday.

www.ctvnews.ca

Now we just need the provinces to build more jails and hire more prosecution, court and corrections staff to close the loop.

 

[Haggis]

Well, I’m always in favour of flip-flopping if it flops in my favour…

Carney announces details of new bail reform bill coming next week

Next week, the Canadian government will bring forward a new bail reform bill aimed at cracking down on violent and repeat offenders, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday.

www.ctvnews.ca

Now we just need the provinces to build more jails and hire more prosecution, court and corrections staff to close the loop.

I see the 1000 new Mounties mentioned for, I think, the sixth time. No more mention of the 1000 new BSOs for CBSA. I guess the border is secure now?

 

[Nvlgzr]

I went with a Subaru, which I'm really happy with, and is great in snow, gravel, and similar unpaved side roads. Nice alternative for people that don't need a pickup truck for the cargo, but don't want to kill a normal sedan going camping.

My daughter thinks this is hilarious, and was making comments about it being the car of choice for lesbians, which I figured was some kind of gen Alpha meme thing, then fell down a weird rabbit hole discovering it is actually a thing from the 80s/90s.

How Subarus Became the Car for Lesbians

Trying to negotiate with the dealer was a waste of time; they sell them faster then they can stock them, which is I guess a good sign.

Sent it to my son-in-law. He is disheartened to find out that my daughter is a lesbian. So am I.

 

[Altair]

Sent it to my son-in-law. He is disheartened to find out that my daughter is a lesbian. So am I.

I want to be a lesbian. The ascent looks nice.

 

[Czech_pivo]

I want to be a lesbian. The ascent looks nice.

Anyone remember an old ‘Mr D’ episode where he’s got the young kids doing some spelling and the word ‘Lesbian’ comes up?
Absolute comedic gold.