Liberal Minority Government 2025 - ???

[The Bread Guy]

... Keep in mind there was blatant CBC, CTV (They muzzled Vassey during the election), Global were all pretty much cheerleading team red ...

Another interpretation on that bit in yellow could also be PP decided not to speak to Kapelos in spite of (likely) multiple invites to speak on one of her platforms (CTV, CFRB, etc.) during the whole "don't need to do MSM to win" phase. In fact, PP chose to speak to a conservative commentator last year on one of the Toronto radio stations Kapelos also does interviews on:

An update: CTV "unmuzzled" VK/PP decided to accept an invitation/PP decided talking to MSM makes sense a few days ago:

Decent watch - makes ya wonder why he didn't do this earlier in the three years or so he's been leader.

 

[ArmyRick]

Another interpretation on that bit in yellow could also be PP decided not to speak to Kapelos in spite of (likely) multiple invites to speak on one of her platforms (CTV, CFRB, etc.) during the whole "don't need to do MSM to win" phase. In fact, PP chose to speak to a conservative commentator last year on one of the Toronto radio stations Kapelos also does interviews on:

An update: CTV "unmuzzled" VK/PP decided to accept an invitation/PP decided talking to MSM makes sense a few days ago:

Decent watch - makes ya wonder why he didn't do this earlier in the three years or so he's been leader.

One of the media strategies I kind of questioned (I think it was on the advice of Jenni Byrne) was being stand off ish to the Legacy/MSM Media.

I also feel last election, Pierre needed to highlight the talent on his team more (Larry Brock, Roman Baber, Michael Cooper, Michelle RG, etc). He has a lot of fire crackers and to the non-political junky population (like 80% of Canadians) they would have come to really respect the CPC more as a team.

Pierre seems to be doing more of that now, and I hope he continues to engage CANADIAN media more often (Who gives a rats piss if he engages amerian media), he did hit a few podcast but much too late in the election.

That being said, I think we are heading to another election within a years time unlss Carney secures some real and visible wins

 

[Czech_pivo]

One of the media strategies I kind of questioned (I think it was on the advice of Jenni Byrne) was being stand off ish to the Legacy/MSM Media.

I also feel last election, Pierre needed to highlight the talent on his team more (Larry Brock, Roman Baber, Michael Cooper, Michelle RG, etc). He has a lot of fire crackers and to the non-political junky population (like 80% of Canadians) they would have come to really respect the CPC more as a team.

Pierre seems to be doing more of that now, and I hope he continues to engage CANADIAN media more often (Who gives a rats piss if he engages amerian media), he did hit a few podcast but much too late in the election.

That being said, I think we are heading to another election within a years time unlss Carney secures some real and visible wins

His best talent is Mike Chong and PP is stifling him because he’s viewed as a direct threat to him.
If Chong was running the show I’d renew my membership.

 

[IKnowNothing]

His best talent is Mike Chong and PP is stifling him because he’s viewed as a direct threat to him.
If Chong was running the show I’d renew my memmembership

Interesting to see Rempel-Garner brought back into the fold. Wonder if that's back room fence/tent mending by PP or ring kissing by her

 

[Remius]

Interesting to see Rempel-Garner brought back into the fold. Wonder if that's back room fence/tent mending by PP or ring kissing by her

She’s been working hard to try and get back in good standing. A bit sad that she has to do that.

 

[Altair]

That being said, I think we are heading to another election within a years time unlss Carney secures some real and visible wins

How?

 

[The Bread Guy]

... I also feel last election, Pierre needed to highlight the talent on his team more (Larry Brock, Roman Baber, Michael Cooper, Michelle RG, etc). He has a lot of fire crackers and to the non-political junky population (like 80% of Canadians) they would have come to really respect the CPC more as a team ...

150%.

Agree or disagree with the policies, it makes sense giving people a sense of the team who would run things - he does have talent there, for sure. Also a good chance to try people out for different jobs down the road. That’s one of the ways they could look less like "nothing but opposing for the sake of opposing", and more like “this is the team you could have” (which is a bit more ... humanizing? than "this is the playbook you can have").

It’ll be interesting to see if PP continues this approach, and the look/feel/approach he'll choose before vs. after the Team Blue leadership vote.

 

[Czech_pivo]

She’s been working hard to try and get back in good standing. A bit sad that she has to do that.

He’s a bit like JT, afraid of talent.

 

[The Bread Guy]

To be entirely fair ....

He’s a bit like JT a lot of political leaders, afraid of talent.

... these guys are far from alone on that front

 

[The Bread Guy]

Even the NDP's saying, "hey, you better be careful about those Chinese ...."

NDP MP urges caution as Canada moves to mend trade relationship with China

OTTAWA - An NDP member of Parliament who has been a target of Chinese foreign interference says the federal government should be cautious as it tries to mend its trade

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

... after this:

Carney touts trade opportunities with China, aims to meet with Xi

Energy and agricultural trade could be boosted, PM says

www.wealthprofessional.ca

 

[Czech_pivo]

Here’s some news -

Canada signs ‘game-changing’ trade deal with Indonesia, new defence pact - National | Globalnews.ca

The trade deal is comprehensive, meaning it opens up trade in multiple industries with the world's fourth most populous country and a top ASEAN partner.

globalnews.ca

Canada signs ‘game-changing’ trade deal with Indonesia, new defence pact​

The trade deal is comprehensive, meaning it opens up trade in multiple industries with the world’s fourth most populous country.

 

[brihard]

Here’s some news -

Canada signs ‘game-changing’ trade deal with Indonesia, new defence pact - National | Globalnews.ca

The trade deal is comprehensive, meaning it opens up trade in multiple industries with the world's fourth most populous country and a top ASEAN partner.

globalnews.ca

Canada signs ‘game-changing’ trade deal with Indonesia, new defence pact​

The trade deal is comprehensive, meaning it opens up trade in multiple industries with the world’s fourth most populous country.

Some figures on Canada’s exports to Indonesia. Predominately agricultural- potentially a fair bit of room for growth there? Even a modest decrease in import costs can potentially significantly impact the competitiveness of certain goods and services.

Liberalizing our trade with such a large population and growing economy is certainly a good thing.

Canada Exports to Indonesia - 2025 Data 2026 Forecast 1989-2024 Historical

Canada Exports to Indonesia was US$1.63 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Canada Exports to Indonesia - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on September of 2025.

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