Liberal Minority Government 2025 - ???

[dapaterson]

Why not to both ?

Are you making a personal insult towards me or did I miss something?

No, I may have misunderstood your reply. I thought you were saying we only need to worry about 80+ drivers. I was suggesting that asshole drivers know no age limits (and was not suggesting you are one).

Apologies for my lack of clarity.

 

[PuckChaser]

There's around 50,000 international students in Canada who never showed up "to class". Doesn't seem to be an active enforcement to track them down and remove them either.

This is a more concerning program than TFW. Institutions should be responsible for reporting attendance to CBSA, and those same institutions with an attendance gap above Canadian average should have their international student privilege revoked. Any evidence of fraud and we hammer all leadership with the full extent of the law.

Then again, we don't follow through on sanctions for "lowest bidders" that declare bankruptcy instead of fulfilling thier government contracts so why would we expect leadership on this issue?

 

[MilEME09]

On the topic of accountability, keean Bexte is being investigated by elections canada. For publishing false statements about a Liberal candidate during the election.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1963312154762965100

 

[RangerRay]

I missed this when it happened. I couldn’t find on here if someone already posted about it. It wouldn’t be surprising if no one did because she’s even more irrelevant than the NDP.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/elizabeth-may-not-leading-greens-next-election-1.7612908

My only comment: should we start a pool on when she gets appointed as a “not-a-Liberal” senator?

 

[Halifax Tar]

No, I may have misunderstood your reply. I thought you were saying we only need to worry about 80+ drivers. I was suggesting that asshole drivers know no age limits (and was not suggesting you are one).

Apologies for my lack of clarity.

Absolutely not. The youth and the elderly need more controls when it comes to driving. I would up the driving age to 21 to be honest. As well our come from aways need more extensive training and probably a longer probationary/accompanied period.

 

[ArmyRick]

Todays worthwhile videos outside the MSM realm, have a watch

 

[Lumber]

I missed this when it happened. I couldn’t find on here if someone already posted about it. It wouldn’t be surprising if no one did because she’s even more irrelevant than the NDP.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/elizabeth-may-not-leading-greens-next-election-1.7612908

My only comment: should we start a pool on when she gets appointed as a “not-a-Liberal” senator?

While May was away for those few years, the party devolved from a true "green" pro-environment party to a social justice party more focused on identity politics than actually helping the environment. Her return seemed to have "righted the ship", at least partially.

I would rather start a pool on how long it takes them to turn back into a woke dumpster fire after she leaves again.

 

[daftandbarmy]

While May was away for those few years, the party devolved from a true "green" pro-environment party to a social justice party more focused on identity politics than actually helping the environment. Her return seemed to have "righted the ship", at least partially.

I would rather start a pool on how long it takes them to turn back into a woke dumpster fire after she leaves again.

Looks like this kid's giving it a pretty good shot...

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

The 24-year-old activist is giving the party an electric jolt

www.biv.com

 

[Halifax Tar]

While May was away for those few years, the party devolved from a true "green" pro-environment party to a social justice party more focused on identity politics than actually helping the environment. Her return seemed to have "righted the ship", at least partially.

I would rather start a pool on how long it takes them to turn back into a woke dumpster fire after she leaves again.

Green - NDP merger ? I never understood why they both exist. To me they are really one in the same.

 

[Altair]

Todays worthwhile videos outside the MSM realm, have a watch

Some interesting developments in the north, from a Europeans perspective.

Have a watch.

 

[Lumber]

Green - NDP merger ? I never understood why they both exist. To me they are really one in the same.

Yea, but they shouldn't be. Green parties, in my opinion, should border on being branded eco-terrorists. Their overall philosophy should be that a healthy planet is the only way to preserve the human race as a whole, not just any individual or group of individuals, and therefore cracking a few eggs (i.e. people) in this endeavor is acceptable for the greater good.

Obviously, it would never bee good to have such a party in actual government, nor would I want it, but they need to be focused and strong in their message so that the "lesser and more tame" of their policies might actually get adopted.

 

[Lumber]

Looks like this kid's giving it a pretty good shot...

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

The 24-year-old activist is giving the party an electric jolt

www.biv.com

"Her platform, summed up by the tagline “Fight the Oligarchs, Fund Our Future,” mixes wealth redistribution with progressive staples, including higher taxes on the wealthy, free post-secondary, rent controls, grocery price caps, free transit and a ban on fossil fuel expansion."

Ok, so, one "green" policy.

 

[daftandbarmy]

A.K.A "The Gypsy's Warning"



Finance Minister signals ‘tough choices’ to find savings in federal budget


Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government will make tough choices in the upcoming federal budget, acknowledging that the planned spending cuts will lead to staffing adjustments in the public service.

Mr. Champagne, speaking to reporters Thursday ahead of a cabinet meeting in north Toronto, said ministers have submitted their plans to reduce program spending over the next three years.

“Will there be tough choices to make? Definitely. Is the nation ready? I would say yes. I mean Canadians have elected us to do things differently,” he said.

“We said we’re going to spend less so we can invest more. And you know, people understand that. My mother understands that.”

Mr. Champagne requested this summer that ministers submit plans by the end of August to reduce program spending by 7.5 per cent in the fiscal year that begins April 1, 2026, followed by 10 per cent in savings the next year, and 15 per cent in the 2028-29 fiscal year.

Asked if this had been done, he replied: “It was not an option.”

“There’s things that we can do more efficiently,” he added.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is huddled with his cabinet at a north Toronto hotel this week for two days of meetings focused on the state of the economy as well as Canada-U.S. relations, fast-tracking major infrastructure projects and crime.

The Finance Minister’s comments follow those of Mr. Carney, who on Wednesday said the federal government will present both an austerity and investment-focused budget this fall, as he criticized the sharp rise in spending under his predecessor’s watch.

Mr. Carney said the rate of federal government spending over the last decade is more than 7 per cent year over year, which is faster than the rate of growth of the economy.

Asked if there were any areas of government that would not be touched by cuts, Mr. Carney said on Wednesday that health care spending, education transfers and transfers to individuals would not be affected.

Mr. Champagne on Thursday would not outline any specific spending cuts but when asked about layoffs to the public service, he said there will be “adjustments.”

“We’ve been adding a lot of people over the last few years,” he said. “You’re looking at adjusting, but at the same time, the point is really about using technology, delivering better services, making sure that Canadians find value for money.”


Finance Minister signals ‘tough choices’ to find savings in federal budget

 

[HavokFour]

I don't think most will feel disappointed over this.

Project 2025 architect Kevin Roberts no longer attending cabinet forum - iPolitics

“Regrettably, Dr. Roberts’ office indicated that he can no longer join us to present today,” the PMO said in a statement distributed at the forum. “Our team will continue further engagement and discussions with him and other leading U.S. policy figures soon.”

www.ipolitics.ca

 

[Halifax Tar]

I don't think most will feel disappointed over this.

Project 2025 architect Kevin Roberts no longer attending cabinet forum - iPolitics

“Regrettably, Dr. Roberts’ office indicated that he can no longer join us to present today,” the PMO said in a statement distributed at the forum. “Our team will continue further engagement and discussions with him and other leading U.S. policy figures soon.”

www.ipolitics.ca

I am surprised the sitting Gov invited him up. But I am not surprised he backed out. That would have been the very definition of a hostile audience IMHO.

 

[IKnowNothing]

Yea, but they shouldn't be. Green parties, in my opinion, should border on being branded eco-terrorists. Their overall philosophy should be that a healthy planet is the only way to preserve the human race as a whole, not just any individual or group of individuals, and therefore cracking a few eggs (i.e. people) in this endeavor is acceptable for the greater good.

I think that part of the issue with these thematic type parties, blending of idealogies, etc is that Canada doesn't know what it is, what it wants to be.
We've lost a lot of the common core of consensus, which really ratchets up the breadth of core philosophies that need to be covered by the "mainstream" political spectrum, which dilutes what the different parties can stand for on the non-core issues as they struggle to align with what voters who agree with their raison d'etre seem to think about largely unrelated issue X.

 

[Halifax Tar]

I think that part of the issue with these thematic type parties, blending of idealogies, etc is that Canada doesn't know what it is, what it wants to be.
We've lost a lot of the common core of consensus, which really ratchets up the breadth of core philosophies that need to be covered by the "mainstream" political spectrum, which dilutes what the different parties can stand for on the non-core issues as they struggle to align with what voters who agree with their raison d'etre seem to think about largely unrelated issue X.

Canada's National Identity Crisis

Justin Trudeau’s post-nationalist nightmare presents an opportunity for conservatives.

modernagejournal.com

 

[Czech_pivo]

I am surprised the sitting Gov invited him up. But I am not surprised he backed out. That would have been the very definition of a hostile audience IMHO.

"Opposition leaders had questioned the appropriateness of giving a platform to someone closely aligned with Donald Trump’s political machine."

Which 'Opposition leaders' would have been nice to know. There are only 2 'Opposition' Leaders in this current Parliament - the BQ and the Conservatives. I'd be a bit surprised if the Conservatives would be against he's participation. The NDP and the Greens are not 'Opposition Leaders', they currently are not officially recognized as being anything but individuals who are MP's who are not part of the Government or the Official Opposition.

For my 2 cents, I'd think that his participation should have occurred. It is so much easier knowing what you're up against when you can listen to the 'other side' directly and actively ask for clarity, examples and explanations.

 

[Halifax Tar]

"Opposition leaders had questioned the appropriateness of giving a platform to someone closely aligned with Donald Trump’s political machine."

Which 'Opposition leaders' would have been nice to know. There are only 2 'Opposition' Leaders in this current Parliament - the BQ and the Conservatives. I'd be a bit surprised if the Conservatives would be against he's participation. The NDP and the Greens are not 'Opposition Leaders', they currently are not officially recognized as being anything but individuals who are MP's who are not part of the Government or the Official Opposition.

For my 2 cents, I'd think that his participation should have occurred. It is so much easier knowing what you're up against when you can listen to the 'other side' directly and actively ask for clarity, examples and explanations.

The CPC is not in support of Trump or his actions. I see no reason they wouldn't have question the appropriateness of this meeting.

 

[QV]

Canada's National Identity Crisis

Justin Trudeau’s post-nationalist nightmare presents an opportunity for conservatives.

modernagejournal.com

Reflections on social disruptions

Beyond shifts in narratives and values, accelerating cultural diversification of national populations has provoked strong reactions. Going forward, distinct value-based visions for societies may come into conflict with one another. And, as people spend more and more in online bubbles defined by shared values, cultural divisions may prove insurmountable.

This ultimately threatens social cohesion, potentially to the point where it may become almost impossible to reach any kind of broad consensus or engage in cooperative action. It could also shift perspectives on the role of the state and the social contract that individuals make with it. This is not an abstract concept. After all, it could affect broad willingness to engage with systems essential to the functioning of society: systems like taxation, education, and healthcare. Ultimately, social splintering on this level could undermine the very notion of national identity and affiliation.

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