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Liberal (Minority/Majority) Government 2025 - ???

And the rumours about floor crossers.

And the aircraft procurement.

And...
And the NDP....

And the Bloc Quebecois...

And the Green party...

I feel like the liberal government 2025-2029 should just include the goings on of the opposition as well, seeing as they are all part of the same parliament.

And political issues like the F35 or SAAB could be discussed here as well, so long as it's about the political aspect and not the technical aspects.

Just my 2 cents.
 
Canadians?

No, I wouldn't imagine. We can absorb the increase in food prices, as much as we grumble about it.

There are nations in Africa and Asia that just can not pay for fertilizer at those prices and can not compete with the first world in terms of bids for a limited supply.

Farmers or governments in Mali, Sudan, Congo, Bangladesh competing in a open market with farmers in France, Canada, USA, Germany?

Not happening. Many will be starving this year.

But Canada will be making money from the situation. Weird dichotomy
 
They only got rid of JT when it began to hurt them, not caring he had been hurting Canada for quite sometime before.
Sad part is, the same Canadians are still fooled by a different package this time. The ball is in Carney's court. He has his coveted majority.

If he thinks the "rupture" is something he can exploit for 4 years, then we will get flattened. We are far more dependent upon them then they are on us.

The bourbon industry is feeling a hit. Woop dee fucking doo.
 
While we are a major producer and exporter of fertilizer, it’s still a market commodity and our farmers will have to compete with other purchasers to buy it. This could definitely become a crisis our government needs to deal with. And obviously any policy that favours selling to Canada’s own farmers preferentially at the expense of American farmers could be a major trade irritant. What I don’t know is if our own farmers have largely secured their spring fertilizer already. If not… Could have real problems that will hit at a national level.

@ArmyRick - you’re one of our resident farmers. Is this specifically something you’ve got any read on at the national level? Are Canadian farmers cruising for a bruising on fertilizer costs?
 
Carney is riding a post by election high as well as the Part conference. Even Nick Nanos, who does somewhat support Liberals, has warned polls are a snap shot in time and they can turn on a dime.

Two paths forward.

One, Carney finally cleans out the remaining filth of the Trudeau era stuck in the Liberals heels and really does make some big moves and boldly launches forward. Hell, even I'll cheer to that.

Two, Carney continues on the big promises-little results governing and continues to blame it on Trump. The opposition is no longer a hinderance. That won't go over too well in about 6-18 months.

If you think the CPC is sliding and I am guessing you think its to blame on Pierre, then let it happen. We Conservatives will suffer the consequences or reap the rewards, pending on which way the future takes us.
 
While we are a major producer and exporter of fertilizer, it’s still a market commodity and our farmers will have to compete with other purchasers to buy it. This could definitely become a crisis our government needs to deal with. And obviously any policy that favours selling to Canada’s own farmers preferentially at the expense of American farmers could be a major trade irritant. What I don’t know is if our own farmers have largely secured their spring fertilizer already. If not… Could have real problems that will hit at a national level.

@ArmyRick - you’re one of our resident farmers. Is this specifically something you’ve got any read on at the national level? Are Canadian farmers cruising for a bruising on fertilizer costs?
I am not crop farming anymore, I will talk to my neighbours but so far, no panicking. Mind you, it may be a lag effect. Watch and see. Will update as soon as I hear something.
 
I am not crop farming anymore, I will talk to my neighbours but so far, no panicking. Mind you, it may be a lag effect. Watch and see. Will update as soon as I hear something.
Rog, thanks. From what I gather those who signed contracts months ago are fine, it’s those who hadn’t yet who could be in real trouble.
 
Rog, thanks. From what I gather those who signed contracts months ago are fine, it’s those who hadn’t yet who could be in real trouble.
And it depends on where you are and it also depends on what your cropping.

Last I talked to Kim my neighbour (he crops about 10,000 acres annually), there was bigger concern among some in Ontario about whether to get involved in Canola or reduce it, China trade still being questionable (tariffs on/off)
 
We all have our biases.

But is he wrong?
What he said was subjective. Pierre did say Carney wa badly educated (questionable) BUT he pointed out several errors Carne has made in the last 4-5 years in his predictions. Pierre and Carney are very well known to each other from years ago in parliamentary committee.

Saying he is whining is like saying the Liberals are complaining when they talk smack about the Conservatives. In my view, this is the game and Carney has more than indulged in it.
 
Rog, thanks. From what I gather those who signed contracts months ago are fine, it’s those who hadn’t yet who could be in real trouble.
To add, Russia has significantly increased Canola production, pretty much for China's benefit. Cunning but smart move. This puts China in the power position to dictate terms to us on Canola trade.
 
Lots of talk about this address released today.

The big one being the statement that the US is using the strength of our ties as a weakness (for Canada), which isn't exactly wrong in the current climate.

This may become a thing the PM does "regularly and directly".

EDIT: Français.

Pierre Poilievre reposnse
"The Prime Minister’s video is another illusion.
He says he wants a permanent rupture with our biggest customer while he keeps 90% of his personal investments in the U.S.
He has doubled the deficit, negotiated no new free trade deals with any other country, approved no pipelines, and given Canada the worst food inflation, the worst household debt, the worst housing costs, and the only shrinking economy in the G7.
Fear is not a plan. We must reverse Liberal taxes, deficits, and anti-resource laws so we can be affordable, safe, and strong at home."
 
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