Josh Wharton

uOttawa. Politico. Hockey addict. Proudly from the Ottawa Valley. 🇨🇦

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Deux semaines avant le 25e anniversaire de l'attaque terroriste la plus meurtrière de l'histoire des États-Unis, la CBC a demandé à ses journalistes de ne pas qualifier le 11 septembre d'attaque terroriste.

24 Canadiens et près de 3000 innocents ont été tués ce jour-là à cause d’un acte d’une cruauté monstrueuse.

Les Canadiens se sont tenus aux côtés de leurs voisins américains au lendemain de ces événements. Près de 7000 passagers bloqués ont trouvé refuge à Gander. Plus de 40 000 Canadiens ont ensuite héroïquement servi en Afghanistan aux côtés de nos alliés dans la lutte contre le terrorisme.

Qualifier les attentats du 11 septembre autrement que d’attaque terroriste est une déformation malhonnête de l’histoire. Cela déshonore les victimes et leurs familles, les survivants, ainsi que les premiers répondants qui ont subi les horreurs de cette journée.

La CBC doit immédiatement présenter ses excuses et retirer cette directive.

[Shuv Majumdar @shuvmajumdar]

Three Big Decisions. Reconvene Parliament.

[Talkin' Baseball @TalkinBaseball_]

Fernando Tatis Jr. is unstoppable right now

[Shuv Majumdar @shuvmajumdar]

What’s the Deal?

[The Bush Archive @TheBushArchive]

When Prime Minister Stephen Harper left office Canada had:
The richest Middle Class in the G7.
A $1.9 billion surplus Budget.
Canada ranked 1st in Financial Stability.
Canadians had the lowest Tax Burden since the 60s.
Reduced crime by 26%.

[Hon. Rona Ambrose Veitch @RonaAmbrose]

@MarkJCarney it’s time to recall Parliament. Thousands of jobs and billions in cross border business are at stake. This is why we vote for our representatives. Canada is not a corporation, it’s a democracy.

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Conservatives are disappointed that the United States has chosen to impose further unjustified tariffs on Canada. They threaten the jobs and livelihoods of families right across our country.

Canadians must stand united to defend our country against these unfair attacks on our jobs and businesses. Canada cannot accept one-sided tariffs that will deindustrialize our country. Nor can we accept a bad deal. Instead, we must continue the fight for tariff-free trade. Later today, I will seek a call with the Prime Minister to discuss what we can do to fight for our workers, businesses, and economy. Conservatives will always put our country first.

Conservatives support action to protect Canadians and our industries targeted by these unfair U.S. tariffs.

We also need urgent economic reforms to restore growth, protect jobs and save our industry. That must include ending the industrial carbon tax, repealing anti-development laws, green lighting the 500 economic projects awaiting federal approval and major tax reforms to return investment to our country, reward work, and recharge our economy.

All Canadians must stand united for our workers, our businesses and our country.

[Shuv Majumdar @shuvmajumdar]

Chui Yang!

As a constituent, he was my boss. And as my @CPC_HQ intern, I have been his.

He took on an array of parliamentary, policy and communications tasks exceptionally well.

But better yet, he also won the competitive 2026 John @Baird Campaign Award, continuing a tradition of excellence our office demands! Congratulations as well to interns Josh Wharton, Cole Jensen and Jack Barich, whose teamwork secured the win.

Well done young man. Super proud MP right here.

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Conservatives are calling on the government to immediately ban Kata’ib Hezbollah as a terrorist entity.

This group, with close ties to the IRGC, has claimed responsibility for recent attacks on the U.S. consulate and synagogues.

Every Canadian deserves a government that protects our communities by banning terrorists that seek to cause our people harm, so we can all live and worship in peace and freedom.

Sign here to ban Kata’ib Hezbollah: https://t.co/0xUU0XKQnn

[Senate of Canada @SenateCA]

One of the most memorable moments of King Charles III’s visit to Ottawa wasn’t part of the official program.

After he delivered the Speech from the Throne in May 2025, King Charles III and Queen Camilla surprised the crowd by crossing Rideau Street to greet people who had gathered to welcome them — a spontaneous moment later captured in a vibrant work of art now on display at the Senate of Canada Building.

📷Geneviève L Richard, The Speech from the Throne, 2025. Watercolour, coloured and acrylic pencil on paper, 60.8 cm x 69 cm, Senate Artwork and Heritage Collection.

#SenCA #KingCharlesIII

[Josh Wharton @jwharton93]

@MrLeslieRoberts Beautiful!

[Michael Barrett @MikeBarrettON]

On Korean War Veterans Day, we honour and thank the Canadians who served in defence of peace and freedom, and remember the fallen. 

Often called the “Forgotten War” the sacrifices and courage of the Korean War veterans shall be remembered as we honour those who carried the burdens of war home. 

Lest we forget.

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Ana and I were heartbroken to learn that our friend Elmer MacKay passed away yesterday. He was a wonderful friend and mentor. I regularly sought his advice and observations, drawing on his deep knowledge of history to guide us in the present.

Elmer was a legend. On top of a very successful career as a businessman and investor, he was a true public servant. A Progressive Conservative MP for Central Nova first elected in 1971, Elmer served continuously until 1983, when he resigned his seat so newly elected PC leader Brian Mulroney could enter Parliament through a by-election: a significant act of loyalty and selflessness.

He returned to the House in 1984 and served in Mulroney's cabinet as Solicitor General of Canada, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of Public Works, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. Earlier, under Joe Clark's government, he had been Minister of Regional Economic Expansion.

Elmer retired from politics in 1993. But his son, Peter MacKay, would himself rise to be party leader, co-found the modern Conservative Party and served as a top minister in Harper’s cabinet just like his father did in Mulroney’s. And I know that Elmer was extremely proud of his son’s spectacular success.

The people loved Elmer. And he loved them. In Nova Scotia, I still hear stories of Elmer showing up at the homes of the less fortunate right before Christmas with a bundle of gifts and a fresh turkey for supper, never publicizing his generosity. His family would donate to the families of lumber workers struggling to scrape together the means to build a home.

He wasn’t just kind to humans either. Just a few years ago, Elmer and his wife Sharon helped to build a new SPCA facility in North Nova.

Elmer believed in, and promoted, the east coast and its people. He pushed for the Confederation Bridge and ensured continuous ferry service between Wood Islands and Pictou.

All in all he was a remarkable man. I remember at one of my rallies, he rose in the middle of my speech to summarize what I was saying by quoting Shakespeare at length without notes or notice.

He was also a stubborn Scot. The other day, I heard he had taken a fall and hurt his hip. I called him up, and he was sharp as a tack. He told his favourite jokes and defiantly recited Barton’s ballad: “I am hurt, but I am not slain; I’ll lay me down and bleed awhile, and then rise and fight again.”

I know he loved and was immensely proud of his 5 children and many grandchildren, who form the greatest part of his precious legacy.

Rest in the peace of God, dear friend.

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Prime Minister,

You said: “Any sharing of the toll revenue won't happen until all the debt, all of the debt, is repaid."

Yet we learned last night that you had signed a deal that gives the U.S. “50% of net bridge and crossing related revenues for the first 15 fiscal years of bridge operations.” Before debt repayment. Just profit sharing on a bridge 100% built with our tax dollars.

The opposite of what you said.

How do we trust anything else you say about dealing with the U.S.?

[Eamonn Butler @eamonnbutler]

A reminder, Andy, of the Thatcher era:
•⁠ ⁠Income tax: 83% → 40%
•⁠ ⁠Basic rate: 33% → 25%
•⁠ ⁠Inflation: 21.9% peak (1980) → 2.4% (1986)
•⁠ ⁠Days lost to strikes: 29.5 million (1979) → 1.9 million (1990)
•⁠ ⁠Real pay for the average earner: up by a third

[The George Bush Era @spymain123]

On January 7, 2009, five U.S. presidents gathered together ahead of the inauguration. From left to right: George H.W. Bush, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter.
This marked the first time in 28 years that all living presidents met in this room.

[The Royal Canadian Legion @RoyalCdnLegion]

#OnThisDay in 2011, Canada officially ceased combat operations in Afghanistan, marking the end of the military's longest combat mission. More than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces personnel served in the region, and 158 bravely made the ultimate sacrifice.

Today, we honour their service, courage, and resilience. We will remember them. #LestWeForget #CanadaRemembers

Photo: "Barbara Maisonneuve, Major (Retired), observe and takes a moment to reflect at the National memorial commemorating Canada's mission in Afghanistan, at the Royal Military College of Saint-Jean, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Photo : Corporal Nédia Coutinho, St-Jean/Montréal Imaging Section SJ02-2015-0049-003

[Josh Wharton @jwharton93]

@Senators Swedes always do well in Ottawa. 🇸🇪

[Josh Wharton @jwharton93]

May we, as a country, reflect today on those who have lost their lives to horrific acts of terrorism.

On this day, we remember civilian victims, stand with their families, and honour the 158 Canadian Armed Forces members who gave their lives fighting terrorism in Afghanistan.

[House of Commons @OurCommons]

Today the flag on the Peace Tower is at half-mast for the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

[Vegas Golden Knights @GoldenKnights]

MITCH MARNER.