Dave Whetham

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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A guy filming the incoming tsunami on Kamchatka with his mobile phone while on a walk with his dog.

[MikesMoneyTalks.ca @moneytalkstweet]

BC Premier Ebby’s grossly misleading statement
Pierre Pollievre asked BC to join 7 provinces in requesting the Federal Government not go ahead with the 23% increase in the carbon tax April 1st.
BC Premier David Ebby declined stating that if they went along “there would be less money returned to British Columbians after April 1”
The FACT is that 80% of people in BC receive NO carbon tax rebate – the provincial government keeps the revenue.
In this fiscal year, B.C. government expects $2.24-billion in carbon-tax revenue. In 2030, with the planned increases the government will take in 3x more to $7-billion.

[Dave Whetham @DaveWhetham]

@mindingottawa @PSPC_SPAC @CanBorder Frankly I wouldn't put much faith in what the RCMP might do.

[Dan Knight @DanKnightMMA]

It's not every day that you get a clear view straight into the murky depths of the swamp, but ladies and gentlemen, the last two days at the OGGO committee with GC Strategies' own Darren Anthony and Kristian Firth were nothing short of a political circus, a real exhibition of the swamp at its most flagrant.

Let's break this down, because this isn't just a story; it's a case study in how the swamp operates, how it thrives on confusion, obfuscation, and, let's face it, outright deceit.

Kristian Firth and Darren Anthony, the dynamic duo from GC Strategies, walked away with over two million dollars from the ArriveCan debacle. But this wasn't just a lucrative contract; it was a masterclass in swamp tactics. Botler AI, the automated guardian of truth, flagged these gentlemen for altering their CVs. Yes, you heard that right. Meanwhile, the Auditor General unearthed a little creative writing exercise in their contract submissions—copy, paste, repeat.

And then there's the hacking claim. Oh, the drama! Botler AI was allegedly compromised. But who did it, and how convenient was the timing?

But hold on, it gets better. Darren Anthony, in a performance that would have Hollywood calling, claimed he had absolutely nothing to do with ArriveCan. Nothing! Imagine that. And his defense for Firth? Well, it was less of a defense and more of an "I choose to know nothing" stance. Government reports? Never seen them, never read them. It's like the man is living in a bubble – or perhaps, a swamp bubble.

Seriously, if Darren Anthony was aiming to salvage his reputation, he missed the mark by a country mile. It's one thing to be out of the loop; it's another to be so out of touch that you become a caricature of ignorance.

So, in the spirit of public service, I've distilled four hours of committee theatrics into 14 minutes of unmissable drama. This is not just about GC Strategies or Darren Anthony trying to dance around the truth. This is about exposing the tactics, the maneuvers, and the outright gall of those who think they can navigate the swamp without getting dirty.

So tune in, folks. This is more than a recap; it's an exposé. It's a reminder that the fight against the swamp is ongoing. We must remain vigilant, we must demand transparency, and above all, we must never let the architects of confusion dictate the narrative.

Stay sharp, Canada. The swamp is deep, but the truth is clear. Let's drain it, one revelation at a time. Enjoy the show.

[Sam Cooper @scoopercooper]

Important story, I’ll be on this file relevant to US national security imminently —Chinese Organized Crime Dominates America’s Illicit Marijuana Market https://t.co/Br7nY65PMV

[Matt Gurney @mattgurney]

Sometimes, when something pisses you off, it's best to cool off for a while.

Other times, you should just write a column, and hope that people agree with you and share it. Who agrees with me?

Matt Gurney: The police have given up. They've surrendered.

https://t.co/D6DlWL1ujK

[Dave Whetham @DaveWhetham]

@primetimecrime Toronto Police motto.
To serve and protect.

Anyone know who they serve or protect?

[Blacklock's Reporter @mindingottawa]

Committee sends censure motion to the House, finds #ArriveCan contractor in contempt for refusal to name friends in gov't who cut sweetheart deals: "It's disgusting." https://t.co/WR6G5cxjIy #cdnpoli @MikeBarrettON

[Dave Whetham @DaveWhetham]

@cbcwatcher Public Service.
Overpaid.
Underworked.
Unaccountable.

[Robert Fife @RobertFife]

CBC bonuses total $15 million in 2023
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation gave out $14.9 million in bonuses in 2023, according to access-to-information records obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
This comes on the heels of a CBC announcement in December 2023, just weeks before Christmas, that the public broadcaster was planning to lay off hundreds of employees.
Since 2015, the CBC has issued $114 million in bonuses.
“CBC President Catherine Tait is wrong to hand out bonuses while announcing hundreds of job losses and begging the government for more taxpayer cash,” said Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director. “Tait won’t do the right thing, so Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge needs to step in and shut down these bonuses.” 
All told, 1,143 CBC staffers took a bonus in 2023, costing taxpayers $14,902,755. That number could climb even higher as the records indicate the data is up to date "as of Oct. 26, 2023."
“[Bonus] pay… is a key part of the total compensation of our non-union staff, about 1,140 employees,” Tait recently told a parliamentary committee. 
Tait was called to testify at the committee in January 2024 on executive bonuses and planned layoffs at the public broadcaster. 
The CBC also dished out $11.5 million in raises (to date) for the 2023-24 fiscal year, with 6,575 employees taking a pay bump, representing 87 per cent of its workforce, according to separate access-to-information records obtained by the CTF. There were no pay cuts. 
The CBC has rubberstamped $97 million in pay raises since 2015.
There are now 1,450 CBC staffers taking home a six-figure salary, according to access-to-information records obtained by the CTF. 
Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to power in 2015, the number of CBC employees taking a six-figure annual salary has spiked by 231 per cent.
Following Tait’s committee appearance, during which she claimed the public broadcaster was subject to “chronic underfunding,” the federal government announced it was increasing funding to the CBC by 96.1 million. 
The CBC will receive $1.4 billion in taxpayer funding for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Tait’s annual pay is between $472,900 and $623,900, which includes salary, bonus and other benefits, according to the CBC’s senior management compensation summary. 
In 2014, Tait’s predecessor, Hubert Lacroix, told a Senate committee his annual bonus was “around 20 per cent.”
“Tait should be taking a pay cut and ending bonuses,” Terrazzano said. “It’s time for the government to end the taxpayer-funded bonuses at the CBC.”
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For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact:
Franco Terrazzano
CTF Federal Director
Cell: 403.918.3532
Email: [email protected]  
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[Bob Mackin @bobmackin]

As ⁦@adriandix⁩ and @bcndp observe the national day of #COVID19 and the official Canadian death count of 58,475, it’s worth remembering their opposition to a full public inquiry. They attempted a whitewash instead. #bcpoli https://t.co/eSKj8j08iR

[Dave Whetham @DaveWhetham]

@rexglacer Perhaps then we could get Mosad to come here to Canada that the RCMP either refuse or are unable to do.

[cbcwatcher @cbcwatcher]

Former chair of the audit committee of the Federal Liberal Agency of Canada argues Justin Trudeau suffers serious ethics flaws - Elbert K. Paul, CPA https://t.co/C8TVw0N8Jx

[Yves Larochelle @LarochelleYves]

Canada on the wrong side of history, like it or not we now stand with Hamas
https://t.co/DxMJhOGo3U

[Dave Whetham @DaveWhetham]

@MPelletierCIO Toyota doesn't make many mistakes.

[Bob Mackin @bobmackin]

Uncovering the secrets of B.C. government’s polling practices -- Controversy surrounds government-funded polling ahead of B.C. elections #bcpoli #cdnfoi #FOIAFriday
#clickthepic
https://t.co/XoiXmcaKlY