Canada
What does the election mean for the west?
Issues germane to western Canada have been all but ignored by most political parties and the media during the federal election, with little to no discussion about western alienation, which continues to grow as Alberta heads towards a referendum on equalization in October.
Bernie Sanders endorses NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh days before election
In a post on Twitter on Friday morning, Sanders called Singh a courageous leader who would “make the wealthy pay.”
Was Valuable Canadian Vaccine Technology Illicitly Handed to China by Employees of the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg?
The answer is likely yes — and it’s something Justin Trudeau and other Canadian politicians are desperately trying to hide.
h/t Marvin
Elections Canada warns of problems, delays ahead of voting day
With fewer polling stations, fewer election workers and more public-health protocols because of COVID-19, Elections Canada is bracing for the most challenging and protracted voting day in the country’s history next Monday.
‘Enough is enough’: Black civil servants vow to press on with discrimination suit as Liberals promise change
Earlier this year, federal employee Monica Agard broke her silence about being Black in the public service after a senior colleague at the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Toronto office allegedly praised “the good old days when we had slaves.”
Since then, the proposed class-action lawsuit has become one step closer to reality after a motion was filed for it to be certified. It will fall to the newly elected government to decide whether to challenge that.
But as Canadians head to the polls, the Liberals appear to be changing course on the issue with a policy plank promising support for Black workers.
Immigration Policy: To Improve Life– Or Set Up A Liberal Government For Life?
There are elements of Canadian society which one cannot help but find peculiar. That is, if citizens were to become aware of the circumstances in the first place.
According to federal government policy, there are two related issues which justify Canada maintaining the highest per-capita immigration quotas on earth. The first is an aging population, based on the post-World War 2 “baby boomer” phenomenon. This co-exists with a need for people to fill employment gaps resulting from our aging population.
What has never been posited by government or media is simple in conception: why did a series of federal governments permit a population erosion to occur? Are citizens in 2021 to believe Canada’s leading institutions could not predict the inevitability of a shrinking population? This kind of thing doesn’t occur overnight. There were decades upon which to establish policy to rectify a demographic shortcoming.
Barack Obama endorses Justin Trudeau, calls him “effective leader”
Former US president Barack Obama endorsed Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau for the 2021 election in a Twitter post on Thursday afternoon.
In the tweet, Obama referred to Trudeau as an “effective leader” and a “strong voice” for democracy.
If re-elected, Trudeau Liberals will mandate proof of vaccination without ‘fear of legal action’
The Trudeau Liberals promised business owners they would mandate proof of vaccination if re-elected on September 20. A concern of many is the fear of legal action against private enterprise, which the party says will address the issue.
h/t Marvin
Canada left out of new American-led security alliance thanks to Xi’s butt licker Trudeau
The United States is starting a new partnership on defence and security issues and Canada is not involved.
The new alliance called AUKUS, a play on the names of the countries involved, will be focused on being a counterbalance to China.
“Through AUKUS, our governments will strengthen the ability of each to support our security and defense interests, building on our longstanding and ongoing bilateral ties,” a joint statement said.
Goodness China is angry, Justin is sad.
Aukus: China denounces ‘irresponsible’ US-UK-Australia pact
China has denounced a historic security pact between the US, UK and Australia, describing the alliance as “extremely irresponsible” and “narrow minded”.
The Aukus pact, which was announced on Wednesday, will see the US and UK provide Australia with the technology to build nuclear-powered submarines.
It is being widely viewed as an effort to counter China’s influence in the contested South China Sea.
The region has been a flashpoint for years and tensions there remain high.
On Thursday, Chinese Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the newly-announced alliance risked “severely damaging regional peace… and intensifying the arms race”.
Trudeau repeats slander that Canadians who refuse COVID-19 jabs are dangerous
In his diatribe, the Canadian Prime Minister criticised Conservative leader Erin O’Toole for standing up for the rights of Canadians who choose not to take COVID-19 inoculations.
Ontario releases new details on how people will prove their COVID-19 vaccine status starting Sept. 22
Ontario has released further guidance for businesses one week before COVID-19 vaccines become mandatory to enter some non-essential establishments.
Starting on Sept. 22, proof of vaccination status will be required to eat indoors at restaurants and bars, to enter a gym, movie theatre, sporting venue or concert, and to use a large meeting and event space.
Ontario residents will need to either print or download their second dose receipt from the government website until an “enhanced” certificate becomes available on Oct. 22.
Bernier: Our freedoms are under attack
“Our freedoms are under attack by the Conservatives, by the Liberals, by the leftists,” Bernier says. pic.twitter.com/anA46JQaAv
— Juha Jonathan (@JuhaatLFPress) September 15, 2021
Canadian tax dollars pay for state broadcaster’s LGBT promotion
It’s become nearly impossible to listen to CBC radio for any length of time without being subjected to another glowing profile of some sexual minority in one of Canada’s multicultural communities.
O’Toole touts ‘innovative’ carbon pricing plan and pledges to work with provinces
Erin O’Toole appears open to letting provinces decide whether they want to be part of the Conservative carbon pricing plan or stick with the Liberal one.
The Tory leader has faced criticism from within his own tent for promising a Conservative carbon price on fuel after campaigning during his leadership race to scrap the plan introduced by the Liberals.
O’Toole has said that under his system, the money consumers spend on gas would be sent to personal savings accounts they could then use to make green purchases.