There is no feeling on earth quite like betrayal. Doug might even get a cookie thrown in his general direction as a bribe, but he will never be able to forget that feeling.
And a very honourable set of checks and balances within the political party’s system, opposition there were rules abided by. Lines never crossed for money/power
I think Pierre Trudeau would have acted like this if he could. The difference was that he knew he led a country that wouldn't have tolerated this level of supplication to totalitarianism. His worst impulses were checked by a population that still had pride in itself.
I hope you go to prison for your role in the freedom convoy. very telling greasy walrus, that you haven’t apologized at the very least. Once again, your manevolant personality shows itself.
After working on this, as Minister of Immigration, I am really happy that, for the 4th year in a row, we have exceeded our targets for Francophone immigration outside Quebec, strengthening the linguistic, cultural, and economic vitality of our communities. https://t.co/wjmgLGkCCX
Last Friday, the Federal Court of Appeal released one of the most significant constitutional decisions in decades.
The Court confirmed that the federal government’s February 14, 2022 invocation of the Emergencies Act was unlawful, that statutory thresholds were not met, and that fundamental Charter rights including freedom of expression, protection against unreasonable search and seizure, were violated.
It also held that the freezing of Canadians’ bank accounts was unlawful and occurred without the constitutional safeguards required in a free and democratic society.
This is now the second Canadian court to reach the same conclusion. The rule of law has spoken clearly. Yet there has been no public acknowledgement, apology, or explanation from the federal government.
In a Westminster parliamentary democracy, findings of this gravity engage the constitutional convention of Ministerial Responsibility. That principle holds that when ministers authorize unlawful action or preside over serious failures of governance, they are expected to accept responsibility, including resignation from Cabinet.
Seven members of the current Cabinet participated in the February 14, 2022 decision. Respect for constitutional norms and democratic accountability now requires that they resign from Cabinet:
- Dominic LeBlanc
- Mélanie Joly
- François-Philippe Champagne
- Anita Anand
- Patty Hajdu
- Marc Miller
- Sean Fraser
Canada's democracy depends not only on the exercise of power, but on the willingness to relinquish it when the law has been breached.
🇨🇦 PM @MarkJCarney has gone full on New. World. Order.
Canada is aligned with China. A cruel dictatorship.
And Qatar. A cruel dictatorship.
Both nations enthusiastically support the most vicious Islamist and terror groups. North Korea. Hamas. Iran. Houthis. Hezballah.
I don't think this country is lost. Far from it. As tempting as that thought is some days, I think of how much better our future can be for the precise reason that we spent these years gazing into the abyss. Naivety, greed and complacence are losing their lustre.
Canada, uses emergency powers against citizens, freezes bank accounts, arrests & jails citizens who oppose them.
Canada, moves to take away legal firearms.
Canada, moves closer to China.
Where @acoyne, the self-appointed head priest of the Temple of Punditocracy in Canada, shows yet again how he will not countenance any criticism of a Liberal government - even if the attempt results in him proving, yet again, that he is a very dim bulb.
This framing is inaccurate, Andrew.
The joint statement released by China and Canada last Friday makes it clear that the automotive deal is just the beginning of an expansive strategic partnership, which will include enhanced bilateral economic relations, energy cooperation, and cultural/educational exchanges (including legislative delegations, it seems).
The statement lists seven different cooperation documents (mostly MoUs) signed between Canadian and Chinese ministries/institutions – including Heritage Canada and the RCMP.
So this isn't really about letting China "sell a few cars here."
You wrote an entire column on this deal, so did you somehow miss this document? Or are you deliberately misrepresenting Carney's new China policies?
[Joint statement for reference]
https://t.co/OX5Q5emcGz