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"A Liberal can seldom be a partisan of the status quo. He tends to be a reformer – attempting to move society, to modify its institutions, to liberate its citizens. The liberal is an optimist at heart; who trusts people." - Pierre Elliott Trudeau, April 1974
#cdnpoli
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“Just 1 in 3 Canadians say they’re hopeful about a potential Poilievre government. Canadians aren’t so much infatuated with the idea of Conservative leadership in the House of Commons as they are driven by rage-bait to vote against Trudeau.”
The Meta news ban, the downfall of Twitter and the rise of the Conservative Party of Canada
The Meta news ban, the downfall of Twitter and the rise of the Conservative Party of Canada — billionaire tech bros, so much to answer for.
cultmtl.com
December 30, 2024 at 7:29 PM
“Just 1 in 3 Canadians say they’re hopeful about a potential Poilievre government. Canadians aren’t so much infatuated with the idea of Conservative leadership in the House of Commons as they are driven by rage-bait to vote against Trudeau.”
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RCMP asks for help handling troubling number of kids radicalizing online. Canadians as young as 12 being drawn to extremist views, Mountie warns.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #peipoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #peipoli
RCMP asks for help handling troubling number of kids radicalizing online | CBC News
When RCMP Supt. Jean-Guy Isaya first started as a police officer 20 years ago, school outreach involved drug safety programs. Now the Mountie says there’s a growing need to teach counter-radicalizatio...
www.cbc.ca
December 30, 2024 at 7:59 PM
RCMP asks for help handling troubling number of kids radicalizing online. Canadians as young as 12 being drawn to extremist views, Mountie warns.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #peipoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #peipoli
It was brought to my attention the moderators of r/Canada, the biggest subreddit in Canada, removed my article about the anti-LGBTQ+ activist who ambushed Trudeau and is blocking ConvoyWatch links
(r/Canada's moderators have previously been linked to the far-right)
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(r/Canada's moderators have previously been linked to the far-right)
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December 30, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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December 30, 2024 at 12:42 PM
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I am a proud New Democrat but there are moments when we must put country first.
Trump's inauguration poses a serious threat.
Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship.
I will go back to Parliament to try my best.
I will not vote with Pierre Poilieve as it risks advancing his toxic agenda.
Trump's inauguration poses a serious threat.
Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship.
I will go back to Parliament to try my best.
I will not vote with Pierre Poilieve as it risks advancing his toxic agenda.
December 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM
I am a proud New Democrat but there are moments when we must put country first.
Trump's inauguration poses a serious threat.
Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship.
I will go back to Parliament to try my best.
I will not vote with Pierre Poilieve as it risks advancing his toxic agenda.
Trump's inauguration poses a serious threat.
Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship.
I will go back to Parliament to try my best.
I will not vote with Pierre Poilieve as it risks advancing his toxic agenda.
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What drivel. She reduced 'Canadian Identity' to Crime Stats & a doughnut freshness complaint.
December 28, 2024 at 2:42 PM
What drivel. She reduced 'Canadian Identity' to Crime Stats & a doughnut freshness complaint.
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Latest from me. A short piece on the Freeland-Trudeau breakup and what it all means.
tl;dr A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
geraldbutts.substack.com/p/the-ballad...
tl;dr A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
geraldbutts.substack.com/p/the-ballad...
The Ballad of Justin and Chrystia
Trudeau II: Act V, Scene i
geraldbutts.substack.com
December 27, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Latest from me. A short piece on the Freeland-Trudeau breakup and what it all means.
tl;dr A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
geraldbutts.substack.com/p/the-ballad...
tl;dr A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
geraldbutts.substack.com/p/the-ballad...
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"Ms. Freeland is basking in the afterglow of an admittedly courageous act of politics. Her team feels it has done its party and country a favour by ringing a loud buzzer alarm into the ear of a PM who was sleepwalking toward electoral oblivion."
December 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM
"Ms. Freeland is basking in the afterglow of an admittedly courageous act of politics. Her team feels it has done its party and country a favour by ringing a loud buzzer alarm into the ear of a PM who was sleepwalking toward electoral oblivion."
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Choosing to join the United States is like moving into a meth lab trailer before the explosion, I’ll pass.
December 26, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Choosing to join the United States is like moving into a meth lab trailer before the explosion, I’ll pass.
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Mark Carney 🇨🇦 -
"This is carrying the ‘joke’ too far: the casual disrespect, the poor tax math, and ignoring that workers on both sides of our border will be better off if we work together. Time to call it out, stand up for Canada, and build a true North American partnership. #cdnpoli #peipoli
December 26, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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~Warning, Canada!
This is pretty much what Smith is trying to do in Alberta.
Poilievre and Smith are very much on the same page!
This is pretty much what Smith is trying to do in Alberta.
Poilievre and Smith are very much on the same page!
December 25, 2024 at 3:45 PM
~Warning, Canada!
This is pretty much what Smith is trying to do in Alberta.
Poilievre and Smith are very much on the same page!
This is pretty much what Smith is trying to do in Alberta.
Poilievre and Smith are very much on the same page!
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Canada’s climate plan is working! 🌱🌍
Minister Guilbeault announced our 2035 target: reduce emissions by 45-50% below 2005 levels.
✅ Emissions are at their lowest in 27 years, and we’re on track for a net-zero economy by 2050!
🔗 More info here: bit.ly/3P4VXRZ
Minister Guilbeault announced our 2035 target: reduce emissions by 45-50% below 2005 levels.
✅ Emissions are at their lowest in 27 years, and we’re on track for a net-zero economy by 2050!
🔗 More info here: bit.ly/3P4VXRZ
December 24, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Canada’s climate plan is working! 🌱🌍
Minister Guilbeault announced our 2035 target: reduce emissions by 45-50% below 2005 levels.
✅ Emissions are at their lowest in 27 years, and we’re on track for a net-zero economy by 2050!
🔗 More info here: bit.ly/3P4VXRZ
Minister Guilbeault announced our 2035 target: reduce emissions by 45-50% below 2005 levels.
✅ Emissions are at their lowest in 27 years, and we’re on track for a net-zero economy by 2050!
🔗 More info here: bit.ly/3P4VXRZ
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For more than a decade, Justin Trudeau has been the singular embodiment of what Liberalism means in Canada.
Once he's gone, the Liberal Party will need to figure out what it actually stands for -- and how it can make Canadians care again. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/o...
Once he's gone, the Liberal Party will need to figure out what it actually stands for -- and how it can make Canadians care again. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/o...
Life after Justin Trudeau for the Liberal Party of Canada
Unlike his father, who also left office amid widespread unpopularity but had just repatriated the Constitution and created the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, it’s not clear what this Trudeau governme...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:19 PM
For more than a decade, Justin Trudeau has been the singular embodiment of what Liberalism means in Canada.
Once he's gone, the Liberal Party will need to figure out what it actually stands for -- and how it can make Canadians care again. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/o...
Once he's gone, the Liberal Party will need to figure out what it actually stands for -- and how it can make Canadians care again. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/o...
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Alberta’s plan to loot the Canadian Pension Plan hits reality: A UCP government report said the province was entitled to $334 billion. Canada’s top actuary says not even half that.
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli
Alberta’s Plan to Loot the CPP Hits Reality | The Tyee
A UCP government report said the province was entitled to $334 billion. Canada’s top actuary says not even half that.
thetyee.ca
December 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Alberta’s plan to loot the Canadian Pension Plan hits reality: A UCP government report said the province was entitled to $334 billion. Canada’s top actuary says not even half that.
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli
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NEW POST: No, a prorogation would not be unconstitutional emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/no-a-proro...
No, a prorogation would not be unconstitutional
Justin Trudeau is having a bad week.
emmettmacfarlane.substack.com
December 19, 2024 at 2:42 PM
NEW POST: No, a prorogation would not be unconstitutional emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/no-a-proro...
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Reminder: Jack Layton brought in the Harper government for almost 10 years, and the damages that caused.
Now @jagmeetsingh.ca wants to bring in #PierrePoilievre.
This is Déjà vu...😒🤦♀️
#cdnpoli
Now @jagmeetsingh.ca wants to bring in #PierrePoilievre.
This is Déjà vu...😒🤦♀️
#cdnpoli
Justin Trudeau failed in the biggest job a Prime Minister has: to work for people, not the powerful.
The NDP will vote to bring this government down, and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government who will work for them.
The NDP will vote to bring this government down, and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government who will work for them.
December 20, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Reminder: Jack Layton brought in the Harper government for almost 10 years, and the damages that caused.
Now @jagmeetsingh.ca wants to bring in #PierrePoilievre.
This is Déjà vu...😒🤦♀️
#cdnpoli
Now @jagmeetsingh.ca wants to bring in #PierrePoilievre.
This is Déjà vu...😒🤦♀️
#cdnpoli
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If any politician thinks we want an election in the middle of winter, you're so wrong.
Singh is going to find out the hard way what FAFO means.
As for PMJT - it is time to go & better to go w/o losing an election. Prorogue HOC in the new year, have a leadership race & then see where the chips fall.
Singh is going to find out the hard way what FAFO means.
As for PMJT - it is time to go & better to go w/o losing an election. Prorogue HOC in the new year, have a leadership race & then see where the chips fall.
December 20, 2024 at 4:05 PM
If any politician thinks we want an election in the middle of winter, you're so wrong.
Singh is going to find out the hard way what FAFO means.
As for PMJT - it is time to go & better to go w/o losing an election. Prorogue HOC in the new year, have a leadership race & then see where the chips fall.
Singh is going to find out the hard way what FAFO means.
As for PMJT - it is time to go & better to go w/o losing an election. Prorogue HOC in the new year, have a leadership race & then see where the chips fall.
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Quebec passes bill that bans gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 #qcpoli #Quebec
montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-passe...
montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-passe...
Quebec passes bill that bans gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035
The Quebec government announced the adoption of a bill Monday that will prohibit the sale of certain gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
montreal.ctvnews.ca
December 17, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Quebec passes bill that bans gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 #qcpoli #Quebec
montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-passe...
montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-passe...
Missing from the talk about Trump's promised tariffs is that tariffs are traditionally used to counter unfair trade practices.
In Trump's case, he's using tariffs to punish 🇨🇦 & 🇲🇽 for "national security" issues.
IOW, Trump's tariffs are more akin to sanctions. #cdnpoli
In Trump's case, he's using tariffs to punish 🇨🇦 & 🇲🇽 for "national security" issues.
IOW, Trump's tariffs are more akin to sanctions. #cdnpoli
November 27, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Missing from the talk about Trump's promised tariffs is that tariffs are traditionally used to counter unfair trade practices.
In Trump's case, he's using tariffs to punish 🇨🇦 & 🇲🇽 for "national security" issues.
IOW, Trump's tariffs are more akin to sanctions. #cdnpoli
In Trump's case, he's using tariffs to punish 🇨🇦 & 🇲🇽 for "national security" issues.
IOW, Trump's tariffs are more akin to sanctions. #cdnpoli
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"I note that jurisprudence from this Court has established that s.7 of the Charter is not infringed by vaccination mandates, because the mandates are not contrary to the principles of fundamental justice" (from the decision, link in reply)
Federal judge throws out lawsuit challenging Canadian Armed Forces vaccine mandate
The 330 plaintiffs in the case each sought $1 million in damages. The judge's ruling means they will have to pay a $5,045 legal bill instead.
www.nsnews.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:17 PM
"I note that jurisprudence from this Court has established that s.7 of the Charter is not infringed by vaccination mandates, because the mandates are not contrary to the principles of fundamental justice" (from the decision, link in reply)
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“Canada is not immune to a toxic, polarized political landscape. Pierre Poilievre is reading from the same rage-based, authoritarian-loving MAGA playbook.”
Start paying attention, Canada — we’re next | @mtltoula
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Start paying attention, Canada — we’re next | @mtltoula
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Start paying attention, Canada — we’re next
The deeply toxic political landscape that spawned the GOP’s support for a con man in the U.S. are not factors that Canada is immune to.
cultmtl.com
November 18, 2024 at 9:56 PM
“Canada is not immune to a toxic, polarized political landscape. Pierre Poilievre is reading from the same rage-based, authoritarian-loving MAGA playbook.”
Start paying attention, Canada — we’re next | @mtltoula
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Start paying attention, Canada — we’re next | @mtltoula
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Everyone knows you can't get a decent dictatorship off the ground without a few good show trials. #TotallyPredictable
Trump transition team compiling list of current and former U.S. military officers for possible courts-martial
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Trump transition team compiling list of current and former U.S. military officers for possible courts-martial
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Trump transition team compiling list of current and former U.S. military officers for possible courts-martial
All of the officers were involved in the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which independent reviews have blamed on both the Trump and Biden administrations.
www.nbcnews.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Everyone knows you can't get a decent dictatorship off the ground without a few good show trials. #TotallyPredictable
Trump transition team compiling list of current and former U.S. military officers for possible courts-martial
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Trump transition team compiling list of current and former U.S. military officers for possible courts-martial
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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The necessary corrective to that stupid letter in the @theglobeandmail.com a few days back:
November 18, 2024 at 11:21 AM
The necessary corrective to that stupid letter in the @theglobeandmail.com a few days back: