Glen McGregor
@glenmcgregor.bsky.social
Parliament Hill correspondent with CityNews.
Some interesting points raised here about Carney’s retail political skills. His recent op-ed in the Globe was lacklustre and I remember his scrum in Nanaimo, where he refused to answer entirely predictable questions about potential conflicts with his corporate roles at Brookfield and Bloomberg.
🆕 from me: Mark Carney pitches to a skeptical LPC caucus that he could replace JustinTrudeau globalnews.ca/news/1094357... #cdnpoli
Mark Carney makes his leadership pitch to a skeptical Liberal caucus - National | Globalnews.ca
Global News has learned in recent weeks, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney spent hours talking to Liberal MPs — seeking advice and support for a potential leadership bid.
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January 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Some interesting points raised here about Carney’s retail political skills. His recent op-ed in the Globe was lacklustre and I remember his scrum in Nanaimo, where he refused to answer entirely predictable questions about potential conflicts with his corporate roles at Brookfield and Bloomberg.
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incredible -- the NYT ran fluff "what i hope to see in 2025" blurbs from CEOs and economists, and then this guy
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...
January 4, 2025 at 4:52 AM
incredible -- the NYT ran fluff "what i hope to see in 2025" blurbs from CEOs and economists, and then this guy
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...
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Anti-LGBTQ+ activist who ambushed Justin Trudeau during family ski trip was subject to peace bond, banned from entering a local school
Emily Duggan, who filmed a video telling Trudeau to “get the f—k out of BC,” is a twice failed BC school trustee candidate
www.convoywatch.ca/p/anti-lgbtq...
Emily Duggan, who filmed a video telling Trudeau to “get the f—k out of BC,” is a twice failed BC school trustee candidate
www.convoywatch.ca/p/anti-lgbtq...
Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist Who Ambushed Justin Trudeau During Family Ski Trip was Subject to Peace Bond, Banned From Entering School
Emily Duggan, failed school board trustee candidate who runs 'Moms Against the Norm', filmed video telling Justin Trudeau to ‘get the f—k out of BC’
www.convoywatch.ca
December 29, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Anti-LGBTQ+ activist who ambushed Justin Trudeau during family ski trip was subject to peace bond, banned from entering a local school
Emily Duggan, who filmed a video telling Trudeau to “get the f—k out of BC,” is a twice failed BC school trustee candidate
www.convoywatch.ca/p/anti-lgbtq...
Emily Duggan, who filmed a video telling Trudeau to “get the f—k out of BC,” is a twice failed BC school trustee candidate
www.convoywatch.ca/p/anti-lgbtq...
Dave Parker rightfully named to the Hall of Fame. Not for hacking darts in the dugout.
December 9, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Dave Parker rightfully named to the Hall of Fame. Not for hacking darts in the dugout.
Because of new rate limits imposed by X, I’m trying out a beta version of the @WeAreTheDead memorial to Canadian war dead over here at bsky.app/profile/wear.... The X version is still running but won’t be able to post as often.
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November 23, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Because of new rate limits imposed by X, I’m trying out a beta version of the @WeAreTheDead memorial to Canadian war dead over here at bsky.app/profile/wear.... The X version is still running but won’t be able to post as often.
Court resumes Pat King case with Judge Hackland shutting down Zoom feed because court is moving to discussion of bail, which is subject to automatic publication ban. So no more posts on this.
November 22, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Court resumes Pat King case with Judge Hackland shutting down Zoom feed because court is moving to discussion of bail, which is subject to automatic publication ban. So no more posts on this.
In anticipation of the inevitable “biased judge” comments, Justice Charles Hackland is a long-serving veteran jurist who has served in the past as regional senior judge in the Ottawa courthouse.
Pat King now faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison on the mischief charges but the judge could sentenced to time served. He spent ~five months at the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre in 2022 before he was granted bail.
Court is breaking for lunch, will return to discuss bail/sentencing. Expect the former to continue and latter to be put over to later date.
November 22, 2024 at 6:12 PM
In anticipation of the inevitable “biased judge” comments, Justice Charles Hackland is a long-serving veteran jurist who has served in the past as regional senior judge in the Ottawa courthouse.
Pat King now faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison on the mischief charges but the judge could sentenced to time served. He spent ~five months at the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre in 2022 before he was granted bail.
Court is breaking for lunch, will return to discuss bail/sentencing. Expect the former to continue and latter to be put over to later date.
November 22, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Pat King now faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison on the mischief charges but the judge could sentenced to time served. He spent ~five months at the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre in 2022 before he was granted bail.
Court is breaking for lunch, will return to discuss bail/sentencing. Expect the former to continue and latter to be put over to later date.
November 22, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Court is breaking for lunch, will return to discuss bail/sentencing. Expect the former to continue and latter to be put over to later date.
(We are not expecting a sentencing hearing today.)
Court on another break but: Freedom Convoy figure Pat King has been found guilty on five of nine charges, including mischief and disobeying a court order.
November 22, 2024 at 4:54 PM
(We are not expecting a sentencing hearing today.)
Court on another break but: Freedom Convoy figure Pat King has been found guilty on five of nine charges, including mischief and disobeying a court order.
November 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Court on another break but: Freedom Convoy figure Pat King has been found guilty on five of nine charges, including mischief and disobeying a court order.
Freedom Convoy figure Pat King is found guilty on two counts of mischief, (but not on intimidation charges). Judge says he was an organizer and encouraged other protestors.
November 22, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Freedom Convoy figure Pat King is found guilty on two counts of mischief, (but not on intimidation charges). Judge says he was an organizer and encouraged other protestors.
Hackland says Crown has proven King committed mischief beyond a reasonable doubt. Voila! “There will be funding of guilty (on mischief) counts.”
November 22, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Hackland says Crown has proven King committed mischief beyond a reasonable doubt. Voila! “There will be funding of guilty (on mischief) counts.”
King actively participated in blockage of steets, and told followers to resist. Hackland says it justifies finding that he was organizer and counselled protestors, incited continuation of mischief.
November 22, 2024 at 4:37 PM
King actively participated in blockage of steets, and told followers to resist. Hackland says it justifies finding that he was organizer and counselled protestors, incited continuation of mischief.
Before injunction, Hackland says, King actively encouraged horn honking, and implored protestors to “hold the line.” Also called CBC journalists he met on a walk-about “scum,” Hackland notes.
November 22, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Before injunction, Hackland says, King actively encouraged horn honking, and implored protestors to “hold the line.” Also called CBC journalists he met on a walk-about “scum,” Hackland notes.
Hackland said evidence of King encouraging this is “overwhelming,” from his “bear hug this city” post onwards. (This is not good for King.)
November 22, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Hackland said evidence of King encouraging this is “overwhelming,” from his “bear hug this city” post onwards. (This is not good for King.)
Hackland says study in evident found air horn noises was very significant and that evidence shows convoy planned to grid lock city, to pressure PM to change covid rules.
November 22, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Hackland says study in evident found air horn noises was very significant and that evidence shows convoy planned to grid lock city, to pressure PM to change covid rules.
Hackland now getting into analysis of mischief charges, says King “enthusiastically counselled” ongoing horn honking that was “malicious conduct intended to disturb” people in their homes and at work.
November 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Hackland now getting into analysis of mischief charges, says King “enthusiastically counselled” ongoing horn honking that was “malicious conduct intended to disturb” people in their homes and at work.
Ayotte told court he had gone for several walks around “red zone” and didn’t see anytime being aggressive.
November 22, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Ayotte told court he had gone for several walks around “red zone” and didn’t see anytime being aggressive.
The judge now on testimony by City of Ottawa official Kim Ayotte, who said he’d been told by police that convoy would leave after a few days. He also explained placement of barriers that could be moved for trucks that wanted to leave.
November 22, 2024 at 4:25 PM
The judge now on testimony by City of Ottawa official Kim Ayotte, who said he’d been told by police that convoy would leave after a few days. He also explained placement of barriers that could be moved for trucks that wanted to leave.
Another convoy supporter who testified for defence, told court the protest was “the greatest thing (he’d) ever seen.” Another who testified it was “best, most loving” event.
November 22, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Another convoy supporter who testified for defence, told court the protest was “the greatest thing (he’d) ever seen.” Another who testified it was “best, most loving” event.
Hackland summarizing testimony from convoy participants testified on King’s behalf, who thought it was “euphoric” event, saw no violence, said Ottawa streets had never been cleaner.
November 22, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Hackland summarizing testimony from convoy participants testified on King’s behalf, who thought it was “euphoric” event, saw no violence, said Ottawa streets had never been cleaner.
The judge says the “court recognizes King’s frequent admonitions to protesters to ‘hold the line’”were usually accompanied by calls to avoid violence. He repeats this twice for emphasis.
November 22, 2024 at 4:14 PM
The judge says the “court recognizes King’s frequent admonitions to protesters to ‘hold the line’”were usually accompanied by calls to avoid violence. He repeats this twice for emphasis.
Hackland walking through testimony from administrator of a downtown church, re noise from convoy, loss of attendance by parishioners. And from small business operator on delayed deliveries, “uncomfortable interactions” with protestors using foul language.
November 22, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Hackland walking through testimony from administrator of a downtown church, re noise from convoy, loss of attendance by parishioners. And from small business operator on delayed deliveries, “uncomfortable interactions” with protestors using foul language.