What this government has done in the last decade will be puzzled over by aliens for thousands of years.
WE really need to get rid of this guy
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City Councillor steps down from city's FIFA committee amid sex assault trial
Michael Thompson is currently in court fighting accusations from two women who claim he sexually assaulted them in 2022
Author of the article:Jane Stevenson
Published Oct 25, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 1 minute read
Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has confirmed that City Councillor Michael Thompson, currently battling two sex assault allegations in a Bracebridge, Ont., trial, stepped down from the city's FIFA committee on Oct. 16.
City Councillor Michael Thompson, currently in court fighting accusations of sex assault by two women, has stepped down from the city’s high-profile FIFA committee.
Royson James, Thompson’s principal advisor and communications strategist, confirmed the move on Friday.
“Last Wednesday (Oct 16), Councillor Michael Thompson telephoned Mayor Olivia Chow to inform her he wished to ‘step aside’ from his responsibilities as a member of the city’s FIFA committee,” said the emailed statement.
“Councillor Thompson is tied up in legal proceedings and a court case that has no definitive end date. As such, he felt it best to remove himself from this important committee so as to eliminate opportunities for media distractions that might hinder the effectiveness of the committee.”
“Mayor Chow did not – and has not – asked for his resignation nor for a change of his status on the committee. She accepted the councillor’s request with a ‘If that is what you wish.’”
In an e-mailed statement earlier on Friday, Chow would only say: “Michael Thompson notified me on October 16 that he was stepping away from the FIFA committee.”
Thompson is the accused in an Ontario Court of Justice trial where two women allege they were sexually assaulted by him during a Muskoka cottage holiday on Canada Day weekend in 2022.
The Scarborough Centre councillor has pleaded not guilty.
torontosun.com
Michael Thompson is currently in court fighting accusations from two women who claim he sexually assaulted them in 2022
Author of the article:Jane Stevenson
Published Oct 25, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 1 minute read
Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has confirmed that City Councillor Michael Thompson, currently battling two sex assault allegations in a Bracebridge, Ont., trial, stepped down from the city's FIFA committee on Oct. 16.
City Councillor Michael Thompson, currently in court fighting accusations of sex assault by two women, has stepped down from the city’s high-profile FIFA committee.
Royson James, Thompson’s principal advisor and communications strategist, confirmed the move on Friday.
“Last Wednesday (Oct 16), Councillor Michael Thompson telephoned Mayor Olivia Chow to inform her he wished to ‘step aside’ from his responsibilities as a member of the city’s FIFA committee,” said the emailed statement.
“Councillor Thompson is tied up in legal proceedings and a court case that has no definitive end date. As such, he felt it best to remove himself from this important committee so as to eliminate opportunities for media distractions that might hinder the effectiveness of the committee.”
“Mayor Chow did not – and has not – asked for his resignation nor for a change of his status on the committee. She accepted the councillor’s request with a ‘If that is what you wish.’”
In an e-mailed statement earlier on Friday, Chow would only say: “Michael Thompson notified me on October 16 that he was stepping away from the FIFA committee.”
Thompson is the accused in an Ontario Court of Justice trial where two women allege they were sexually assaulted by him during a Muskoka cottage holiday on Canada Day weekend in 2022.
The Scarborough Centre councillor has pleaded not guilty.
City Councillor steps down from city's FIFA committee amid sex assault trial
City Councillor Michael Thompson, currently in court facing sex assault allegations, has stepped down from the city’s FIFA committee.
Why? Because aliens wouldn't be familiar with kleptocracies?
Trudeau sounds like the captain of the Titanic
Many Liberal MPs believe they will lose their seats in the next election if he's still in charge of the party
Author of the article:Lorrie Goldstein
Published Oct 26, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
Pity the federal Liberal caucus in Ottawa these days.
The must feel like the crew of the doomed Titanic, trapped on board and speeding toward the iceberg under the command of Captain Edward Smith – who would eventually drown along with 1,500 others in that infamous maritime disaster.
Alternatively, they must feel like the crew of the Pequod, taking orders from Captain Ahab.
Ahab was obsessed with killing Moby Dick, aka the Great White Whale, which ended in disaster for every member of the crew of the Pequod except one, Ishmael, who lived to tell the tale.
That’s similar to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s obsession with defeating Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election, which could come at any time.
Poilievre is currently living rent-free in Trudeau’s head – more like a mansion, really, given how the PM constantly cites defeating Poilievre as his main reason for staying on as PM.
I was reminded of these two famous/infamous captains – the first a real person, the second a character in Herman Melville’s magnificent work of fiction Moby Dick.
This while listening to Trudeau give his account last week of his national caucus meeting with Liberal MPs in Ottawa, many disgruntled with his leadership and some urging him to resign, given that they believe his unpopularity with the public is dragging down Liberal support across the country.
This drama has been playing out in public for months and in particular ever since June 24, when the Liberals suffered a shocking byelection defeat to the Conservatives in the previous Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St Paul’s riding.
Their angst only increased when the Liberals suffered a second devastating byelection loss on Sept. 16 – this one in what had previously been another Liberal stronghold in Montreal’s LaSalle-Emard-Verdun riding, to the Bloc Quebecois.
But according to Trudeau, following the national caucus meeting, the Liberals have magically emerged “strong and united,” that under him and previous leaders “the Liberal party has always had robust discussions about the best way to tackle the issues that are facing Canadians” and “we’re going to continue to have great discussions about how I can best lead the Liberal party forward …”
Warming to his theme, Trudeau said the Liberals are “open” to new ideas and, “we talk amongst ourselves. We share our perspectives.”
Seriously, you have to wonder if Trudeau is becoming divorced from reality given statements like these.
In fact, the central complaint of the Liberal dissidents is that Trudeau and his inner circle of advisers haven’t been interested in having “robust discussions” about the future direction of the Liberal party.
This despite the fact Trudeau and his party are currently underwater in public support and, if nothing changes, heading for a massive defeat in an election that could come at any time.
Immediately following their shock byelection loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s, many Liberals were urging an emergency national caucus meeting to consider new policies, a cabinet shuffle and/or replacing Trudeau’s key advisers, short of ousting Trudeau as party leader, given that many MPs believe they will lose their seats in the next election if he’s still in charge of the party.
While Trudeau said at the time he was having important discussions with individuals and groups of Liberals about the way forward, Liberal national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan shut down any possibility of a full caucus meeting over the summer in early July.
She said it would be “impossible” due to “scheduling logistics,” which suggests another problem the Liberals have – they seem incapable of organizing a two-car funeral, which helps explain why events keep overtaking them on issues for which they are responsible.
Liberal MP Wayne Long, who is not running again and has called for Trudeau to resign, said in an interview with CTV’s Question Period following last week’s national caucus meeting that he was “shocked” Trudeau took just 18 hours to announce he wasn’t resigning after telling MPs he would consider it seriously during the national caucus meeting.
He urged Trudeau to stop listening to his inner circle of advisers, and give more weight to backbench Conservative MPs.
To be fair, Trudeau has consistently said – at least in public – that he is staying on as prime minister and will lead the Liberals whenever the next federal election is called.
lgoldstein@postmedia.com
torontosun.com
Many Liberal MPs believe they will lose their seats in the next election if he's still in charge of the party
Author of the article:Lorrie Goldstein
Published Oct 26, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
Pity the federal Liberal caucus in Ottawa these days.
The must feel like the crew of the doomed Titanic, trapped on board and speeding toward the iceberg under the command of Captain Edward Smith – who would eventually drown along with 1,500 others in that infamous maritime disaster.
Alternatively, they must feel like the crew of the Pequod, taking orders from Captain Ahab.
Ahab was obsessed with killing Moby Dick, aka the Great White Whale, which ended in disaster for every member of the crew of the Pequod except one, Ishmael, who lived to tell the tale.
That’s similar to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s obsession with defeating Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election, which could come at any time.
Poilievre is currently living rent-free in Trudeau’s head – more like a mansion, really, given how the PM constantly cites defeating Poilievre as his main reason for staying on as PM.
I was reminded of these two famous/infamous captains – the first a real person, the second a character in Herman Melville’s magnificent work of fiction Moby Dick.
This while listening to Trudeau give his account last week of his national caucus meeting with Liberal MPs in Ottawa, many disgruntled with his leadership and some urging him to resign, given that they believe his unpopularity with the public is dragging down Liberal support across the country.
This drama has been playing out in public for months and in particular ever since June 24, when the Liberals suffered a shocking byelection defeat to the Conservatives in the previous Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St Paul’s riding.
Their angst only increased when the Liberals suffered a second devastating byelection loss on Sept. 16 – this one in what had previously been another Liberal stronghold in Montreal’s LaSalle-Emard-Verdun riding, to the Bloc Quebecois.
But according to Trudeau, following the national caucus meeting, the Liberals have magically emerged “strong and united,” that under him and previous leaders “the Liberal party has always had robust discussions about the best way to tackle the issues that are facing Canadians” and “we’re going to continue to have great discussions about how I can best lead the Liberal party forward …”
Warming to his theme, Trudeau said the Liberals are “open” to new ideas and, “we talk amongst ourselves. We share our perspectives.”
Seriously, you have to wonder if Trudeau is becoming divorced from reality given statements like these.
In fact, the central complaint of the Liberal dissidents is that Trudeau and his inner circle of advisers haven’t been interested in having “robust discussions” about the future direction of the Liberal party.
This despite the fact Trudeau and his party are currently underwater in public support and, if nothing changes, heading for a massive defeat in an election that could come at any time.
Immediately following their shock byelection loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s, many Liberals were urging an emergency national caucus meeting to consider new policies, a cabinet shuffle and/or replacing Trudeau’s key advisers, short of ousting Trudeau as party leader, given that many MPs believe they will lose their seats in the next election if he’s still in charge of the party.
While Trudeau said at the time he was having important discussions with individuals and groups of Liberals about the way forward, Liberal national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan shut down any possibility of a full caucus meeting over the summer in early July.
She said it would be “impossible” due to “scheduling logistics,” which suggests another problem the Liberals have – they seem incapable of organizing a two-car funeral, which helps explain why events keep overtaking them on issues for which they are responsible.
Liberal MP Wayne Long, who is not running again and has called for Trudeau to resign, said in an interview with CTV’s Question Period following last week’s national caucus meeting that he was “shocked” Trudeau took just 18 hours to announce he wasn’t resigning after telling MPs he would consider it seriously during the national caucus meeting.
He urged Trudeau to stop listening to his inner circle of advisers, and give more weight to backbench Conservative MPs.
To be fair, Trudeau has consistently said – at least in public – that he is staying on as prime minister and will lead the Liberals whenever the next federal election is called.
lgoldstein@postmedia.com
GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau sounds like the captain of the Titanic
Pity the federal Liberal caucus in Ottawa these days.
They will lose their seats regardless.Trudeau sounds like the captain of the Titanic
Many Liberal MPs believe they will lose their seats in the next election if he's still in charge of the party
Author of the article:Lorrie Goldstein
Published Oct 26, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read
Pity the federal Liberal caucus in Ottawa these days.
The must feel like the crew of the doomed Titanic, trapped on board and speeding toward the iceberg under the command of Captain Edward Smith – who would eventually drown along with 1,500 others in that infamous maritime disaster.
Alternatively, they must feel like the crew of the Pequod, taking orders from Captain Ahab.
Ahab was obsessed with killing Moby Dick, aka the Great White Whale, which ended in disaster for every member of the crew of the Pequod except one, Ishmael, who lived to tell the tale.
That’s similar to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s obsession with defeating Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election, which could come at any time.
Poilievre is currently living rent-free in Trudeau’s head – more like a mansion, really, given how the PM constantly cites defeating Poilievre as his main reason for staying on as PM.
I was reminded of these two famous/infamous captains – the first a real person, the second a character in Herman Melville’s magnificent work of fiction Moby Dick.
This while listening to Trudeau give his account last week of his national caucus meeting with Liberal MPs in Ottawa, many disgruntled with his leadership and some urging him to resign, given that they believe his unpopularity with the public is dragging down Liberal support across the country.
This drama has been playing out in public for months and in particular ever since June 24, when the Liberals suffered a shocking byelection defeat to the Conservatives in the previous Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St Paul’s riding.
Their angst only increased when the Liberals suffered a second devastating byelection loss on Sept. 16 – this one in what had previously been another Liberal stronghold in Montreal’s LaSalle-Emard-Verdun riding, to the Bloc Quebecois.
But according to Trudeau, following the national caucus meeting, the Liberals have magically emerged “strong and united,” that under him and previous leaders “the Liberal party has always had robust discussions about the best way to tackle the issues that are facing Canadians” and “we’re going to continue to have great discussions about how I can best lead the Liberal party forward …”
Warming to his theme, Trudeau said the Liberals are “open” to new ideas and, “we talk amongst ourselves. We share our perspectives.”
Seriously, you have to wonder if Trudeau is becoming divorced from reality given statements like these.
In fact, the central complaint of the Liberal dissidents is that Trudeau and his inner circle of advisers haven’t been interested in having “robust discussions” about the future direction of the Liberal party.
This despite the fact Trudeau and his party are currently underwater in public support and, if nothing changes, heading for a massive defeat in an election that could come at any time.
Immediately following their shock byelection loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s, many Liberals were urging an emergency national caucus meeting to consider new policies, a cabinet shuffle and/or replacing Trudeau’s key advisers, short of ousting Trudeau as party leader, given that many MPs believe they will lose their seats in the next election if he’s still in charge of the party.
While Trudeau said at the time he was having important discussions with individuals and groups of Liberals about the way forward, Liberal national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan shut down any possibility of a full caucus meeting over the summer in early July.
She said it would be “impossible” due to “scheduling logistics,” which suggests another problem the Liberals have – they seem incapable of organizing a two-car funeral, which helps explain why events keep overtaking them on issues for which they are responsible.
Liberal MP Wayne Long, who is not running again and has called for Trudeau to resign, said in an interview with CTV’s Question Period following last week’s national caucus meeting that he was “shocked” Trudeau took just 18 hours to announce he wasn’t resigning after telling MPs he would consider it seriously during the national caucus meeting.
He urged Trudeau to stop listening to his inner circle of advisers, and give more weight to backbench Conservative MPs.
To be fair, Trudeau has consistently said – at least in public – that he is staying on as prime minister and will lead the Liberals whenever the next federal election is called.
lgoldstein@postmedia.com
GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau sounds like the captain of the Titanic
Pity the federal Liberal caucus in Ottawa these days.
So the Bloq is looking to negotiate the fall of the Liberals.
Bloc Québécois will begin talks to topple Liberal government as deadline passes
Interesting.
Great that Trudeau will be gone.
Hate like FUCK we're getting an anti-Canadian, worthless and clueless asshole likely to be next PM.
Bloc Québécois will begin talks to topple Liberal government as deadline passes
Interesting.
Great that Trudeau will be gone.
Hate like FUCK we're getting an anti-Canadian, worthless and clueless asshole likely to be next PM.
Don't worry, the Bloc will not get a majority.
Because PP is another Trump . Can’t you see he is a far tight extremist who wants to ban abortion and child mutilation .And if anything our newest group of immigrants are all for mutilation .
Holy shit, you sound like one of his Cult members. Even using a Liberal talking point
Pollievre put the time in and became leader after dedication and hard work under a couple of prime ministers?
Unlike the twat waffle who was parachuted in because his Daddy was the boss?
A Christy Clarke led Western party would win seats. Jody Wilson-Raybould would be another possibly very good candidate to actually do something.
It would be no different than the Bloc representing Quebec. 100 years from now Canada probably won't even be Canada.
It would be no different than the Bloc representing Quebec. 100 years from now Canada probably won't even be Canada.
John Ivison: A warning for Trudeau from a Liberal who knows what demise looks like — National Post
The prime minister is mired in the same morass that Frank McKenna feared he was sliding toward