OTTAWA—The federal government considered a number of security upgrades — and completed at least one — to the home provided for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his family, after the official in charge of protecting the property raised “significant concerns” that he said needed to be addressed internally documents show.
Early in 2023, the federal government introduced legislation to delay the expansion of MAiD for mental illness by one year, to March 17, 2024. Then, recently, the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying recently tabled its report, MAID and Mental Disorders: The Road Ahead. Instead of a delay of one or even two years, the majority of the committee recommended an indefinite delay, until the ministers of health and justice are satisfied “that it can be safely and adequately provided.”
“An evil man will burn his own nation to the ground to rule over the ashes.” —Sun Tsu
Major Russ Cooper, CEO of Canadian Citizens for Charter Rights and Freedoms, puts the question succinctly. “How could it be that the country that once called itself ‘strong and free’ could have fallen so far from grace? The fact that it has done so is evidenced by a plethora of instances that have put a new national coarseness and vacuity on display.”
The growing cynicism towards the Canadian dream has become palpable.
Canada was once a land where starry-eyed dreamers sought prosperity. That is no longer the case. Hope has been dimmed by the harsh economic realities created by the current Liberal government.
Trudeau is out of his depth. He is too shallow and insecure to occupy a position of leadership. It has been obvious for years that he is incapable of functioning at that level. He’s the worst prime minister Canada has ever had because he didn’t get the job on merit.
He’s only… https://t.co/kRF0YklzrK— Pat Condell (@patcondell) February 10, 2024
We are deeply concerned by reports of an Israeli military operation in Rafah. It would have devastating impact, putting the lives of Palestinians and foreign nationals,including 🇨🇦s, seeking refuge in grave danger and making the vital delivery of humanitarian aid dangerous. 1/2
— Mélanie Joly (@melaniejoly) February 9, 2024
… Trudeau told reporters on Friday Putin will use “whatever propaganda he can” to try and justify the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
“But I can tell you, Canadians will not be fooled,” he said at a news conference in King City, Ont.
“Canada stands with Ukraine, not just because we are friends to Ukraine, but because the rules-based order and the system of laws and the UN Charter protect all of us, not just Ukrainians.”
He added his government will continue to support Ukraine.
“Unfortunately, we see the lengths to which Russian propaganda will go to try and impact public opinion, to try and twist things.”
What’s to twist? Trudeau invited Hulka got caught then lied about his involvement.
British Columbia’s premier says Selina Robinson, who resigned as post-secondary education minister recently over Mideast comments, has received a death threat.
David Eby called the action inexcusable in a statement posted on the social media platform X.
He says police are investigating to find out who is responsible and that Ms. Robinson is safe.
Several Freedom Convoy protesters, buoyed by a recent victory in Canadian federal court, said they’re preparing to sue the federal government, banks, and the police that brought the 2022 protest to a heated end.
“I think it’s the second phase to what took place with the federal court case,” military veteran and plaintiff Eddie Cornell said. “We’ve got a big hill to climb, but it’s something that’s necessary. It has to be done.”
Dumber than we can imagine.
A former Chinese official who worked for a notorious religious persecution agency controlled by the Chinese communist regime resided in Vancouver at the time of his death, according to an official obituary. The agency, known as the “610 Office,” has been a key part of the persecution campaign against Falun Gong practitioners in China since 1999.
Zhang Guoqiang, originally from Zhejiang Province, had served in various Chinese military and government roles, including as the director of the provincial 610 Office, according to the obituary published on local online news outlet Zhejiang Daily. He died at the age of 70 in Vancouver on Nov. 15, 2021, reportedly succumbing to an illness after unsuccessful medical treatments.
Looks like Justin will have another guest in parliament
The federal government recently finalized regulations for its “zero-emissions vehicle” mandate. The mandate requires sellers of light vehicles (passenger cars and light trucks) to sell a rising minimum of zero-emissions vehicles — basically, electric vehicles or EVs — every year, culminating with 100 per cent EVs in 2035, just 11 years from now. Reasonable forecasts of production and sales make clear that Ottawa’s timeline is unrealistic.
There cannot be optimism for an idea doomed to fail from the start.
If the premier of Alberta has a preference in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, she’s not sharing it publicly.
At a news conference during a trip to Washington, D.C., Danielle Smith pointed to different difficulties in dealing with either a Democrat or a Republican.
When asked whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump would be better for her province, she replied: “I think there’s challenges with both.”
Both candidates have protectionist policies, Smith said.
She’ll hate Biden More.
Most criminal investigators tasked with hunting down crimes at Canada’s ports and borders in recent years have lacked basic training, says a newly released audit report from the Canada Border Services Agency.
The report, posted on the CBSA website late last week, lands just as border officials, politicians, police and industry representatives meet today in Ottawa to discuss plans to tackle the rising number of car thefts over the past two years. The border agency’s ability to catch stolen cars before they’re shipped overseas is expected to be one of the main topics of discussion.
With the number of stolen cars in Canada skyrocketing, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is considering stiffer penalties for auto theft.
It’s an idea Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also proposed this week to crack down on what’s become a national epidemic.
Trudeau raised the possibility of harsher punishments during his opening remarks at the national summit on combatting on auto theft, which began Thursday in Ottawa.
I bet the LPC consider the export of stolen vehicles to be good for the environment.
