Rapporteur David Johnson, Eminent Canadian
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Thank you. Nice and specific. I might have some issues with some of the provisions, but it's a big improvement on "anything that pisses off the current government."46(1) & 46(2)
Will they change the wording to "His Majesty" officially, or is it understood it applies to the monarch regardless and only said "Her" because it was a queen when the legislation was passed?
Wonder if he got advice from Biden? Biden has his own corruption to contend with but I am aware that the Dems often "advise" Trudeau, especially during elections, so I wouldn't be surprised.
Well they just had Hillary address their caucus retreat . They must be flush with cash to afford her .
I think it'll be understood to mean the current Monarch, but I'm not sure.
Down here, we'd call that a "ministerial change" (fancy word for "unimportant") and stick a whole bunch of 'em on the back of some innocuous piece of legislation that would sail through.
Those hoping for saner heads to prevail in Ottawa in the wake of David Johnston resignation might want to think again. On Monday, the Trudeau Liberals called for partisan fighting in Ottawa to be turned down a notch and accused Pierre Poilievre and his Conservatives of backing Vladimir Putin’s Russia — all within moments of each other.
Sure, the Liberals are finally starting to talk about a public inquiry into China’s interference in our election, but they are also acting like they were never against it when they’ve been dragged to this point, kicking and screaming.
“We’ve said since the beginning, that a public inquiry is an option,” Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc told the House during question period.
LeBlanc, Justin Trudeau’s all-around fixer, was having everyone on a bit by saying an inquiry was always an option. It was an option the three opposition parties, representing the majority of MPs and voters, wanted but that the government rejected after three separate votes on the matter.
Only the government can call a public inquiry and they have steadfastly refused to do so. Even on Monday, LeBlanc discussed why an inquiry was not a good idea….for the Liberal Party???
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Seems LeBlanc, who was first elected in 2000, forgets that the Liberal government of Paul Martin called a public inquiry into the handling of the Maher Arar case. That public inquiry was held even though much of the information discussed involed national security, top secret intelligence and information from our Five Eyes intelligence partners.
Still, we managed to hold that inquiry without divulging information that damaged national security.
“Eight months ago, Canadians found out about the scope of Beijing’s interference in helping the Liberals during two elections,” Poilievre said in the Commons. “The Conservative Party is ready to work with all parties, including the government, in order to launch one. Will the government call a public inquiry so that we can know all of the details about Beijing’s interference?”
It’s not just Poilievre but also Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh who are calling for a public inquiry with the opposition having a say in who runs it. Over the weekend, all opposition party leaders reiterated their support for an inquiry but said whoever is appointed must be independent of the government, etc…
More at the above link.
Sure, the Liberals are finally starting to talk about a public inquiry into China’s interference in our election, but they are also acting like they were never against it when they’ve been dragged to this point, kicking and screaming.
“We’ve said since the beginning, that a public inquiry is an option,” Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc told the House during question period.
LeBlanc, Justin Trudeau’s all-around fixer, was having everyone on a bit by saying an inquiry was always an option. It was an option the three opposition parties, representing the majority of MPs and voters, wanted but that the government rejected after three separate votes on the matter.
Only the government can call a public inquiry and they have steadfastly refused to do so. Even on Monday, LeBlanc discussed why an inquiry was not a good idea….for the Liberal Party???
LILLEY: Trudeau Liberals play partisan games amid calls for inquiry — Toronto Sun
Those hoping for saner heads to prevail in Ottawa in the wake of David Johnston resignation might want to think again. On Monday, the Trudeau Liberals called for partisan fighting in Ottawa to be turned down a notch and accused Pierre Poilievre and his Conservatives of backing Vladimir Putin’s...
Seems LeBlanc, who was first elected in 2000, forgets that the Liberal government of Paul Martin called a public inquiry into the handling of the Maher Arar case. That public inquiry was held even though much of the information discussed involed national security, top secret intelligence and information from our Five Eyes intelligence partners.
Still, we managed to hold that inquiry without divulging information that damaged national security.
“Eight months ago, Canadians found out about the scope of Beijing’s interference in helping the Liberals during two elections,” Poilievre said in the Commons. “The Conservative Party is ready to work with all parties, including the government, in order to launch one. Will the government call a public inquiry so that we can know all of the details about Beijing’s interference?”
It’s not just Poilievre but also Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh who are calling for a public inquiry with the opposition having a say in who runs it. Over the weekend, all opposition party leaders reiterated their support for an inquiry but said whoever is appointed must be independent of the government, etc…
More at the above link.
No idea. It was only two weeks ago that Pierre Poilievre was telling the European Union (or trying to) that there are sanctions on Russia were too weak. That was back on the first I believe….That he was trying to get Europe to impose tougher sanctions. Maybe in LiberalLand that makes Poilievre backing Russia??
There will probably be something laughable (depending on your humor, I guess) on YouTube soon…& Here’s the rest of the above link:
That was the problem with Johnston, who resigned last week from his job as the Liberal government’s special rapporteur into foreign interference, from the start. There was nothing independent about Johnston or his investigation.
Surely in a country of nearly 40 million people, we can find someone qualified to head up a public inquiry into China’s interference who isn’t tied to the Trudeau government or any of the other parties. Finding someone all parties can agree on is vital to turning down the partisan atmosphere, as the Liberals claim they want to do.
Of course, another way to make this less partisan is for the Liberals to stop acting like they are a guilty party. They’ve been the only party opposed to a public inquiry for months, a fact that — when combined with their other actions — has made them look guilty and like they were using the levers of government to protect themselves rather than the country.
So, a request to all politicians as we hopefully head towards a public inquiry: Put your country and our democracy ahead of your party’s short-term goals.
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There will probably be something laughable (depending on your humor, I guess) on YouTube soon…& Here’s the rest of the above link:
That was the problem with Johnston, who resigned last week from his job as the Liberal government’s special rapporteur into foreign interference, from the start. There was nothing independent about Johnston or his investigation.
Surely in a country of nearly 40 million people, we can find someone qualified to head up a public inquiry into China’s interference who isn’t tied to the Trudeau government or any of the other parties. Finding someone all parties can agree on is vital to turning down the partisan atmosphere, as the Liberals claim they want to do.
Of course, another way to make this less partisan is for the Liberals to stop acting like they are a guilty party. They’ve been the only party opposed to a public inquiry for months, a fact that — when combined with their other actions — has made them look guilty and like they were using the levers of government to protect themselves rather than the country.
So, a request to all politicians as we hopefully head towards a public inquiry: Put your country and our democracy ahead of your party’s short-term goals.
LILLEY: Trudeau Liberals play partisan games amid calls for inquiry — Toronto Sun
Those hoping for saner heads to prevail in Ottawa in the wake of David Johnston resignation might want to think again. On Monday, the Trudeau Liberals called for partisan fighting in Ottawa to be turned down a notch and accused Pierre Poilievre and his Conservatives of backing Vladimir Putin’s...
Ugh… walk and chew gum and pat belly and rub head, etc…
I totally missed the above, clue to an omnibus budget bill so that if you’re voting against the budget, you’re voting against… ridiculous crap that shouldn’t be attached to a budget. My bad.
Yes. Therenis nothing stopping the linebacker from tabling snctions separately.
This is sorta CBC-ish in the editing, but I think I may have found the clip. It’s in the last 30 seconds & cuts off before a reply or rebuttal can be made:
Well, to those that actually follow these things, the Liberals aren’t presenting themselves well at all.
I’m very curious as to Poilievre’s response but….it’ll surface eventually.