Liberal Minority Government 2025 - ???

[Brad Sallows]

Who is this 'some'? Where were they back in 2012/13 when a Republican Governor was putting this through? Where were they back in 2016-2020 during Trump's first term, and Trump's decision to 'fast track' the building of this bridge when that same Republican Governor was in power until they lost in 2018 to the current Democratic Governor? Where were they throughout the Biden years of 2020-24? This legislation was used close to 14yrs ago to make this happen - its not something new - and nothing was said, across both the Republican and Democrats in power.

No idea. Sometimes people don't notice provisions in constitutions or legislation until something brings it to their attention. Until Moroun starting squawking, the matter didn't have a high profile. None of that detracts from how interesting the provision is.

Stop inflecting your personal opinion on this matter, it tips your hand in your open support of Trump, his administration and their agenda.

Sorry to disappoint the demons in your head. I'm intrigued by the idea, especially with respect to greasing trade. I have no notion of whether equivalent powers exist for provinces in Canada. It would be interesting if AB could negotiate a pipeline company deal with the US, for example, or BC could negotiate a port expansion with China, in which the foreign partners provide the up-front funding and revenues are split after the funding advance is paid off.

 

[Halifax Tar]

We found out during the leadership vote (roughly, anyway) how many in "the party" support him. That answer might look different if the question was "how many in the caucus will still support him?"

I think they should open that question up to total party membership.

I thought Team Red couldn't recover after PMJT walked away, so I'm not the best oracle, but right this second, PP could do it if he makes noticeable changes in his approach. Each floor crosser = a narrower window for that to happen, though.

I think we're past a change in tone or if wears his glasses or not.

He served his purpose. That's now complete.

 

[Brad Sallows]

right this second, PP could do it if he makes noticeable changes in his approach

He could start by watching how Carney speaks, and speak the same way. I have only watched snippets of Carney talking, but in none of them has he played the political charmer (Trudeau) or "gotcha" (Poilievre) archetypes.

 

[GR66]

He could start by watching how Carney speaks, and speak the same way. I have only watched snippets of Carney talking, but in none of them has he played the political charmer (Trudeau) or "gotcha" (Poilievre) archetypes.

PP is a known quantity with a known political persona. If he were to suddenly change his manner drastically it would not be perceived as being genuine. The only real solution is to replace PP with someone who's persona actually matches the requirements of the time.

 

[Brad Sallows]

PP is a known quantity with a known political persona. If he were to suddenly change his manner drastically it would not be perceived as being genuine. The only real solution is to replace PP with someone who's persona actually matches the requirements of the time.

If all he dropped was the "gotcha" politics, he'd be better than many of our extant and recent political leaders.

 

[HavokFour]

If there is more, this could get ugly for the CPC.

‘Get it over with,’ former Conservative MP tells potential floor-crossers

‘Get it over with,’ former Conservative MP tells potential floor-crossers

The former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada has a message for any other party members who are considering crossing the floor, after MP Matt Jeneroux announced he would join the Liberal caucus: “Get it over with. Don’t draw this out.”

www.ctvnews.ca

Does make you wonder how many more may be thinking about it.

Going to be bad regardless of how it happens if it happens, current slow burn continuing or a group all at once.

 

[MilEME09]

Does make you wonder how many more may be thinking about it.

Going to be bad regardless of how it happens if it happens, current slow burn continuing or a group all at once.

Any more and Carney will have a majority even whth the open seats from resignations