elaine macrae

A believer in free speech, free will and free enterprise.

[elaine macrae @ecmacrae]

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[Matt Strauss @strauss_matt]

Today is a sad day.

Canadians voted for change. We all knew the country was going in a bad direction.

43% of Canadians thought Mark Carney offered that change and 41% thought Pierre Poilievre did.

Myself, I think the degree of change has been insufficient. We’ve been hurtling toward the cliff’s edge and Mark Carney has merely tapped the brakes instead of stopping and turning around.

The houses aren’t built. The pipelines aren’t built. Crime, wasteful spending, and immigration fraud remain out of control. Our military has not rearmed. Bizarre DEI hiring in the bloated public service continues. Groceries are too expensive and food banks are overwhelmed. We remain economically vulnerable to the crazed outbursts of the US president and our democratic elections remain vulnerable to Beijing’s interference.

Matt Jeneroux’s decision today entrenches this “brake tapping” approach to change, anti-democratically, possibly for three years. I’m worried for my country.

[Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱 @jkenney]

This is very disappointing.

Matt has been elected as a Conservative six times, twice provincially and four times federally, most recently less than a year ago.

A Liberal has never been elected in his riding. So this runs against the clear direction of his constituents.

It also contradicts his announcement ten weeks ago that he was resigning to “spend more time with his family.”

I have always regarded Matt as a good guy. But I hope he understands that these peculiar decisions will only increase public cynicism about politics. I also suspect he is going to have a hard time looking his constituents in the eye; and many of his new Liberal colleagues will wonder if he can really be trusted.

A cautionary note to the Carney government: partisan types love tactical cleverness, but regular people often read it as cynicism. NB: the Martin government’s inducements to floor crossers did not turn out well for them in the end.

I understand that MPs can change their views over time, and there can be legitimate reasons for deciding to change their parties. But IMHO, they owe it to their constituents to seek a mandate through a by-election if they decide to switch parties.

As Premier, I had the Alberta Legislature vote on the following motion to put MLAs on the record about this, should they later decide to change parties:

“Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly express its opposition to the practice of Members changing their caucus affiliation unless that Member is to sit as an independent or has resigned and been returned to the Assembly after being re-elected in a by-election under the new affiliation.”

I would encourage the House of Commons to consider a similar motion.

[Kirk Lubimov @KirkLubimov]

I've said it before and I'll say it again;

Politicians have no right to dictate their constituents which Party they will support.

This is not democratic.

People elect politicians based on which Party they want to support.

Every floor crossing should be automatic by-election.

[Andrew Scheer @AndrewScheer]

CTV needs to issue a correction: they falsely claimed food inflation was 4.8%. It is 7.3%!!!

The worst in the G7. Doubled since Carney took office.

Time for the media to stop protecting Carney from accountability for Liberal hunger crisis.

[Moose on the Loose @dsimieritsch]

One thing has become incredibly clear with Mark Carney becoming prime minister our electoral system is a complete joke. Floor crossing, the hocus pocus blind trust, screens and conflicts of interest the prime minister of Canada has way too much power that is unchecked.

[CBC Olympics @CBCOlympics]

MITCH MARNER 🚨

CANADA WINS CANADA WINS CANADA WINS 🇨🇦

[Tablesalt 🇨🇦🇺🇸 @Tablesalt13]

🚨MAJOR BREAKING

New report from the Government of Canada

shows that only 65% of Canadian bonds are now owned by Canadians, a record low

this means that the interest on the 35% of the $1.48 trillion owed

is LEAVING Canada. (around $20B/yr)

[Raquel Dancho @RaquelDancho]

Thousands of job losses.

Crushing tariffs.

The Liberals’ response? A crumbling EV strategy—despite Canada producing only one electric vehicle—with indirect subsidies for the American auto industry.

We should be playing to our strengths, not rewarding those who are taking our jobs.

The Minister could easily change this. Will she?

[SandraCobena @SandraCobena_]

Canadians deserve strong guardrails, transparency, and accountability.

That’s why I’m pushing back against the federal government’s proposal in Bill C-15 that would allow broad regulatory exemptions with insufficient oversight.

Innovation must never come at the expense of the rule of law or democratic accountability.

I am calling for clear safeguards, including:

• Mandatory 30-day public consultation before any regulatory sandbox is implemented
• Full protection for core accountability laws, including the Conflict of Interest Act
• No single cabinet minister acting alone to grant exemptions
• Transparent and open access to sandbox participation — not secret programs for select entities
• Sandboxes strictly limited to regulations, not primary legislation
• Mandatory ministerial testimony before committee to explain the purpose and scope of exemptions
• Public reporting to Parliament on all exemptions granted to ensure proper oversight

Canadians expect us to rise above partisanship and put Canada first, and that’s exactly what I will continue to do.

#cdnpoli

[Franco Terrazzano @franco_nomics]

Another bombshell report from PBO:

Federal bureaucracy cost taxpayers $71.4 billion last year.

That’s an 80% increase in 10 years.

Compensation per full time federal bureaucrat is now $143,271.

Number of bureaucrats increased last year to 447,859.

[Michelle Leahy Ferreri @mferreriptbokaw]

Remember when Mark Carney said Canadians don’t use steel?

Or when he said to judge him by grocery prices?

Or when he said he doesn’t even do his own grocery shopping?

Or when he said he would get us the best deal with the US?

Or when he said he was the best negotiator?

Or when he told young people they just have to make sacrifices?

That guy is really delivering!

[The Food Professor @FoodProfessor]

Food inflation has undeniably become a political issue in Canada.

Need evidence? Yesterday on CTV, an economist who does not conduct forecasting or price analysis suggested that beef prices are “skyrocketing” simply because consumers continue to buy beef — effectively blaming demand, you, the consumer, not the reality of a highly concentrated processing sector dominated by two foreign-owned firms, nor the role of import restrictions and policy choices in shaping supply.

Another commentator, with no research background in food pricing, praised the Carney government’s “strong policy direction,” while acknowledging that her agency is fully funded by Ottawa and that her grant is up for renewal this year.

And the CBC? Not a single mention of Canada’s G7-leading 7.3% food inflation rate.

This is precisely why Canadians remain poorly informed about why food prices are rising.

[Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms @JCCFCanada]

Heritage Minister Marc Miller is warning Canadians about so-called “illegitimate” media sources, suggesting that Canadians should listen to the CBC. “When there is lack of support for a public broadcaster," he said, "I think that contributes to the spread of disinformation, and social cohesion is therefore affected.” It is not the government’s role to decide what counts as a legitimate media source. What makes a media source trusted and legitimate is not how it is funded or how closely it is aligned with Ottawa.

Trust and legitimacy arise from telling the truth.

These remarks from Minister Miller signal Ottawa's appetite for interfering with a free press - expressly protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
https://t.co/yaP0l08CCF

[Marc Nixon @MarcNixon24]

BREAKING: Canada is NOT on track to meet ANY climate targets.

After a decade of carbon taxes.
After a decade of regulations.
After a decade of experts.

Maybe the problem ISN’T Canadians.

Maybe it’s the strategy.

The U.S. lowered emissions largely through innovation and energy shifts without layering on endless new taxes.

Meanwhile here?

More rules.
More bureaucracy.
Higher costs.
Same emissions problem.

If they actually wanted progress:

Remove barriers to innovation (lower taxes)
Let capital flow into clean tech
Fast-track nuclear & LNG
Recommit to reforestation
Invest in wildfire prevention equipment 500 new water bombers

Instead we get control, control, control.

And then they’re “shocked” we miss targets.

At some point Canadians need to ask:

Is the goal results?

Or permanent regulation?

[Chris Bassitt @C_Bass419]

Toronto and all of Canada… I’m beyond grateful that my family and I chose to come 3 years ago. From having our youngest son there to getting to a World Series and everything in between. It was filled with love and friendships that my family will cherish for the rest of our lives. We gave you everything we had. Yall gave us so much more. Thank yall for literally everything.

[Blue Jays Corner @TOJaysCorner]

Cbass will forever be a legend

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

After signing with the Orioles, former Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt shares his love and appreciation for Toronto. 💙

[Christy 💕 @Christy4Change]

Rest in Peace to the beautiful souls lost in the Tumbler Ridge Shooting ❤️🙏🏻

Say their names.

Abel Mwansa: 12 years old
Ezekiel Schofield: 13 years old
Kylie Smith: 12 years old
Zoey Benoit: 12 years old
Ticaria Lampert: 12 years old
Shannda Aviugana-Durand: 39 years old
Emmett Jacobs: 11 years old
Jennifer Jacobs: 39 years old

[elaine macrae @ecmacrae]

@CashOnAir @ronmortgageguy Who can afford to buy a brand new EV?