Liberal (Minority/Majority) Government 2025 - ???
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Where it does make a difference is when one side makes a formal complaint to the police who are pretty much compelled to commit to some level of response, and when the inevitable conclusion is returned that there is no evidence of criminality, it simply reinforces supporters that the fix is in.
Tossing allegations of rampant criminal activity by political opponents takes us down the road the US has been on for a few years, where the party in power weaponizes their justice system against their opponents. It's a rinse-and-repeat on four year cycles. There was a time when bipartisanism existed behind the bluster. We haven't weaponized our justice system - yet, but the various sides certainly have weaponized social media, where rage is a currency.
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In fairness, I don't think anyone is intentionally trying to stifle discussion, but it has that effect at times.
Fair point, and as I said, when it wanders into the realm of suggesting that a crime has been committed, it is very useful to have people around here who have the knowledge and experience to refute those claims.
My point isn't to try to stifle people with more specific knowledge from chiming in, more so to maybe get people to view the comment from the perspective of a lay-person, in the context of common language usage.
Depends on the dictionary you prefer...
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Sure. But they still only cover settled areas, where there are people (who are paying customers). Many of their proponents would have you believe they cover the majority of our geography when they cite how big Canada is.
At the end of the day, Rogers and Bell being top 10 on operating margin among the world's telcos says it all. If we're supposedly so expensive to service, how are they making such large margins?
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People, but low density. Either that or there are more people in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia than I thought.
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Again. They may have higher expenses. But their profits more than make up for it. That's my point.
Average TTM margin among 200 telcos: 15.55%
Rogers: 35.12%
Bell: 31.44%
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I understand compensating them for investments. But getting profits on par with monopolies elsewhere in the world can only happen because of protectionism.
Will add too that Canada ranks 45th in the world with mobile data speeds and 16th on broadband speeds.
So not only do we pay some of highest rates in the world, which leads to them having some of the highest profitability in the world (for their sector), they also provide mediocre service (by global standards).
And they get away with it, because Canadians are so readily duped by the excuse that it's our geography. Rogers and Bell just have to cite geography and Canadians line up to make their shareholders rich. Meanwhile, since the digital economy is so dependent on connectivity, this literally is a drag on national productivity.
Average TTM margin among 200 telcos: 15.55%
Rogers: 35.12%
Bell: 31.44%
Top telecommunication companies by operating margin
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I understand compensating them for investments. But getting profits on par with monopolies elsewhere in the world can only happen because of protectionism.
Will add too that Canada ranks 45th in the world with mobile data speeds and 16th on broadband speeds.
Canada's Mobile and Broadband Internet Speeds - Speedtest Global Index
Canada ranked 47th in the world for mobile speeds and 17th for fixed broadband speeds during June 2026.
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So not only do we pay some of highest rates in the world, which leads to them having some of the highest profitability in the world (for their sector), they also provide mediocre service (by global standards).
And they get away with it, because Canadians are so readily duped by the excuse that it's our geography. Rogers and Bell just have to cite geography and Canadians line up to make their shareholders rich. Meanwhile, since the digital economy is so dependent on connectivity, this literally is a drag on national productivity.
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Operating margin and profit margin are two different things. Profit margin takes into account taxes and interest. Obviously taxes vary a little from country to country; equally obviously, companies that have been financing expansion with a lot of debt will have higher debt servicing burdens to bear.
Profit margin is the number to pay attention to.
Here are some trends over recent years. RCI has an atypically high profit margin recently, but look where it usually sits.
As usual, cherry-picked data points aren't very useful.
Profit margin is the number to pay attention to.
Here are some trends over recent years. RCI has an atypically high profit margin recently, but look where it usually sits.
As usual, cherry-picked data points aren't very useful.
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Their big profits are on the content portions of their portfolios....MLSE in particular for Rogers. The infrastructure/service delivery portions are not where they are making the money.Again. They may have higher expenses. But their profits more than make up for it. That's my point.
Average TTM margin among 200 telcos: 15.55%
Rogers: 35.12%
Bell: 31.44%
Top telecommunication companies by operating margin
I understand compensating them for investments. But getting profits on par with monopolies elsewhere in the world can only happen because of protectionism.
Will add too that Canada ranks 45th in the world with mobile data speeds and 16th on broadband speeds.
Canada's Mobile and Broadband Internet Speeds - Speedtest Global Index
Canada ranked 47th in the world for mobile speeds and 17th for fixed broadband speeds during June 2026.www.speedtest.net
So not only do we pay some of highest rates in the world, which leads to them having some of the highest profitability in the world (for their sector), they also provide mediocre service (by global standards).
And they get away with it, because Canadians are so readily duped by the excuse that it's our geography. Rogers and Bell just have to cite geography and Canadians line up to make their shareholders rich. Meanwhile, since the digital economy is so dependent on connectivity, this literally is a drag on national productivity.
You don't propose to eliminate 10,000 positions in your company (excluding...surprise, surprise...the sports & entertainment side of the company) if everything is rainbows and lollipops.
Companies don't just layoff when in trouble. The CEO does what the board wants to maintain the returns they want. A company can be profitable and still not profitable enough for the shareholders, who in this case are used to outsized returns.
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Been talk about this around here before.
Now there's noise that it might actually be happening.
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Now there's noise that it might actually be happening.
Canada chosen as host country of multinational defence bank
Once established, the lender will provide long-term, low-cost financing for defence projects
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That’s pretty great if true. Nice little win for Canada. It’ll bring some good jobs, too.Been talk about this around here before.
Now there's noise that it might actually be happening.
ArchiveCanada chosen as host country of multinational defence bank
Once established, the lender will provide long-term, low-cost financing for defence projects
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While I don't have much use for AI, or agree where much of it is going, or the Ethics of it, I have enjoyed the AI summarization for....these videos of the highest quality.
For those who don't want to sit through 55 minutes of this, due to being busy and the like, summerized by AI.
This video, presented by The Elevate Report, discusses the Canadian federal government's 2026 spring economic update, criticizing the current administration under Mark Carney. The host argues that the government is losing control of its narrative and that the media is beginning to shift its tone toward being more critical.
Key themes and topics discussed:
- Critique of the Economic Update: The host highlights several points of contention regarding the government's fiscal management (8:43-12:26), including concerns over the deficit, debt-to-GDP projections, and the lack of substantive measures to address affordability or economic growth (14:48-16:05, 26:12-27:03).
- Media Perception: The host emphasizes that media panels, including those on CBC and CTV, are increasingly questioning the government's path, noting a departure from previous, more favorable coverage (14:34-14:47, 21:27-21:37, 33:19-33:51).
- Political Instability: The commentary touches upon the pressure Mark Carney faces from external factors, such as trade tensions with the United States (USMCA), and suggests that despite having a majority government, there is internal chaos and a lack of clear strategy (6:28-7:19, 18:23-20:14).
- Anthem Controversy: Toward the end of the video, the host discusses a viral moment from a Bruins-Sabres hockey game in Buffalo where the Canadian national anthem was sung after a PA system failure, using it to challenge the narrative of anti-American sentiment in Canada (42:19-44:26, 49:57-50:10).
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Summerized by AI.
This video features a discussion between Northern Perspective and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer regarding the current state of Parliament under the government led by Mark Carney. The conversation focuses on concerns about democratic accountability and the use of parliamentary procedures.
Key takeaways from the video:
- Majority vs. Minority Mandate: Andrew Scheer argues that Canadians voted for a minority parliament, which serves as a necessary check on government power (1:43-2:02). He claims Mark Carney has effectively cobbled together an unearned majority through "backroom deals" and pressure tactics to entice MPs from other parties (0:45-0:50, 2:12-2:26).
- Committee "Stacking": Scheer highlights that the government has passed motions to secure a majority on parliamentary committees, which he views as an attempt to remove oversight and prevent opposition parties from investigating scandals (1:25-1:33, 5:50-6:14).
- In Camera Meetings: The video discusses the frequent use of "in camera" motions, which effectively shut off cameras, remove journalists, and stop official transcripts. Scheer describes these as "dilatory motions" used specifically to block investigations into government spending and potential conflicts of interest (9:26-10:09, 13:35-15:43).
- PrescribeIT Investigation: Scheer points to the Health Committee as a prime example, where the government moved a meeting "in camera" immediately after Conservatives proposed an audit of the $300 million PrescribeIT program (10:33-11:46).
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