Come on creative people, we need to make Canadian equivalents for Trudeau and Harper, eh!
Federal Election - 2015
Sat, 2015-01-24 13:49
#1952
Sat, 2015-01-24 15:57
#1953
Federal politics 2014: The year in 12 chapters
Foreign missions to family taxes, court battles to pot politics
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/the-story-of-2014s-federal-politi...
Sat, 2015-01-24 16:08
#1954
The BC NDP was defeated because of corruption in the 1990s. Oh and lets about Nova Scotia NDP MLA's inapproriate expenses:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Scotia_parliamentary_expenses_scandal
Sat, 2015-01-24 16:22
#1955
The BC stuff was bullshit, especially in regards to Glen Clark.
Sat, 2015-01-24 16:25
#1956
yes, when it comes to NDP scandals its always a conspiracyThe BC stuff was bullshit, especially in regards to Glen Clark.
Sat, 2015-01-24 16:30
#1957
It was bullshit, look it up, the NDP is usually very clean. Another bullshit one was about Jack Layton and coops. The right (and yes Liberals like you), has to resort to making shit up because genuine NDP scandals are so rare.
Sat, 2015-01-24 18:13
#1958
Glen Clark was A good premier a bit naive perhaps about the trouble neighbours can Create
But if he wasn't clean does anyone thnk jimmy partison would have hired him
Glen is now the second most powerful person in bc
What's good about glen is that he is true to his roots attending as many events as he is able to regardless of his new status
Sat, 2015-01-24 18:22
#1959
yes, when it comes to NDP scandals its always a conspiracyThe BC stuff was bullshit, especially in regards to Glen Clark.
Tell me what Glen Clark did wrong. I defy you.
Then tell me why the police had to come to his house in the middle of the night and arrest him and put him in handcuffs. For the mere suspicion of a possible conflict of interest which they had no evidence that he was guilty of.
Then tell me how a news photographer just happened to be outside his house at that exact moment, so that a picture of the Premier of BC in handcuffs being led away by the police could be seen in the paper the next morning by the whole Province.
Why don't explain those things to me before you go on with your anti-NDP bleating in the hopes somebody might be foolish enough to think you have a clue what you're talking about?
That was one of the most blatant and shameless conspiracies that I've ever seen in this country. It was clumsy and obvious and they got away with it completely. Glen Clark is an object lesson for all the pollyannas who don't think the deck is stacked against the NDP. These are the kinds of lengths that Liberal scumbags will go to. They have no respect for democracy.
Sat, 2015-01-24 19:45
#1960
Then tell me why the police had to come to his house in the middle of the night and arrest him and put him in handcuffs.
Never happened
Sun, 2015-01-25 00:07
#1961
I agree totally with Jacob Two-Two's account--though maybe there wasn't handcuffs--but there might as well have been when you saw the expression on the faces of Glen Clark's wife and two children.
Sun, 2015-01-25 00:26
#1962
The police went with a media mic clipped to their lapel - is that good enough for you? And yes, that did happen.
Sun, 2015-01-25 00:30
#1963
Would you care to be more specific?
The BC NDP was defeated because of corruption in the 1990s. Oh and lets about Nova Scotia NDP MLA's inapproriate expenses:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Scotia_parliamentary_expenses_scandal
Sun, 2015-01-25 00:36
#1964
In the meantime let's talk some serious corruption:
Sponsorship scandal
http://rabble.ca/babble/current-events/canadian-politics
Sun, 2015-01-25 00:55
#1965
The police went with a media mic clipped to their lapel - is that good enough for you? And yes, that did happen.
He was never arrested
Sun, 2015-01-25 12:11
#1966
No, but the picture was set up to look like he had been. I remember it with handcuffs, but I guess that's how the mind plays tricks on you. Even without the handcuffs it was still a shocking spectacle. This was the Premier of the province for god's sake.
Sun, 2015-01-25 12:19
#1967
alan smithee
Let's not talk about the Sponsorship scandal..It's old news. Shall we talk about Watergate?
How about corruption from the present?
The (un) Fair Elections act or the Robo-calls just to name a couple.
Sun, 2015-01-25 12:37
#1968
Of course Glen Clark wasn't arrested but so what.
What about BC LIberal Leader Gordon Campbell - was he ever arrested?
Nick Auf der Maur was arrested - big fucking deal.
The police went with a media mic clipped to their lapel - is that good enough for you? And yes, that did happen.
He was never arrested
Sun, 2015-01-25 12:51
#1969
Finance Minister Joe Oliver says Canada won't engage in a stimulus program and that the economy is in good shape despite falling oil prices.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/feds-won-t-engage-in-stimulus-program-des...
Sun, 2015-01-25 15:52
#1970
Finance Minister Joe Oliver says Canada won't engage in a stimulus program and that the economy is in good shape despite falling oil prices.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/feds-won-t-engage-in-stimulus-program-des...
What else is the guy going to say?
'The Economy is going south fast!! Oh, by the way, in the election, please please please vote for us again!"?
Not a chance!
Sun, 2015-01-25 16:17
#1971
What about BC LIberal Leader Gordon Campbell - was he ever arrested?
As a matter of fact, he was.
Sun, 2015-01-25 16:29
#1972
Yes, a true criminal. Of course, the media forgave him and moved on. After all, all he did was endanger the lives of the people around him. It's not like somebody built him a deck or something. That would be really out of line.
Sun, 2015-01-25 21:15
#1973
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/remaking-thomas-mulcair/
Very interesting article on the background politics of Tom's Office.
Some thoughts, Tom's too loyal for his own good sometimes, I mean his chief of staff had to fire himself, which admittedly shows intergity on Gerberts part.
Alan Gaul sounds interesting, I'm wondering if he's even a New Democract, it doesn't sound like it, but he does sound very competent, he has experience as a chief of staff, and a great deal of organizational experience. And he'll stand up to Mulcair and say the things that are needed, he's no yes man. I'd love to know more about him honestly.
Brad kind of annoys me sometimes, but he does know his job and he's good at it, between these two and Anne McGarth I think Mulcair is in good hands. I just wish Mulcair could talk Kathleen Monk into coming back as well. Also Brad is right, Mulcair needs to tailor his message better for various mediumas and for clear easy communication that's easy for the common person to grasp. I believe Brad was also partly reasonable for the ad that came out right after Mulcair was elected leader of the NDP which lead for a time to boost in support amoung male voters.
And yes the Autumn was a disaster, but most of it wasn't Mulcair's fault, it was some seriously shitty luck, hopefully 2015 will be the year of the lefty.
I have a really good feeling about this shake up.
Sun, 2015-01-25 21:20
#1974
Sun, 2015-01-25 21:30
#1975
I've learned the Alain Gaul was a past Senior Director of Quebec, I have no clue what that is, but I'll look it up.
I also find it interesting that Alain was actually chosen not by Mulcair originally, but by Premier Jean Charest office to be his Chief of Staff.
Sun, 2015-01-25 22:49
#1976
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/remaking-thomas-mulcair/
Some thoughts, Tom's too loyal for his own good sometimes, I mean his chief of staff had to fire himself, which admittedly shows intergity on Gerberts part.
If that were true Mulcair is too weak to be a leader.
Mulcair closed by calling for “a Canada where everyone belongs and no one is left behind. This is our offer and this is the choice Canadians have in 2015.” Huge applause. Happy, happy New Democrats.
Except here’s the thing. The choice Mulcair was describing is one he now feels he has sold poorly for the nearly three years he has led Canada’s New Democrats. The speech he delivered “was a mess a week earlier,” one of his advisers confided.
He didn't sell it poorly he wasn't selling it at all which is why his speech was a mess a week earlier. The NDP was selling Liberal lite. Now they are veering left in the hopes people will respond to that.
This adviser admitted that some issues on which Mulcair put up a valiant defence have indeed hurt perceptions of the NDP. These include the use of parliamentary funds to pay for party offices in Quebec and Saskatchewan and partisan pamphlets mailed to voters; and the shocking, and to a great extent still unresolved, accusations that two NDP MPs were sexually harassed by Liberal colleagues.
Yes the pamphlets and offices issue was handled very poorly. The NDP shouldn't have done these things in the first place but it was the defence that really left them looking bad.
Mulcair chose to attack Trudeau on the suspensions and he kept at it for a month. It was completely unnecessary and inappropriate. Time is proving Trudeau right as the men continue to be passive rather than demanding to be cleared or suing for slander. Both men know where the accusations are coming from and exactly what was alleged. The silence of the men speaks volumes and Mulcair's handling of the entire issue speaks to his priorities and his lack of political instinct.
People have not been paying close attention and won't until the writ is dropped so Mulcair does have time to reset and fine tune his message. The MSM seems to be favoring him these days.
Sun, 2015-01-25 23:20
#1977
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Also wondering as you pontificate on almost everything, if you are even a Canadian.
Starting to have my doubts.
The MSM seems to be favoring him these days.
Mon, 2015-01-26 00:37
#1978
Lots! 
Harper’s success part of a global network of lies … and liars
Three of the biggest truth tellers on the planet -- Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and Bradley Manning, are locked away or in hiding, while some of the biggest liars on the planet are running our governments. What is wrong with this picture?
http://www.ipolitics.ca/2015/01/25/harpers-success-part-of-a-global-netw...
Mon, 2015-01-26 00:57
#1979
Harper relies on Conservative Classic in tough economy, Trudeau … who knows?
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/22/john-ivison-harper-relies-on-con...
Mon, 2015-01-26 01:44
#1980
In six weeks since Parliament last sat, Stephen Harper’s positions have ‘evolved’ on terror, war and the economy.
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/01/25/the-three-pillars-of-steph...
Mon, 2015-01-26 01:56
#1981
+++++++++++++
Mon, 2015-01-26 11:23
#1982
http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/6489366?utm_hp_ref=thomas-mulcair Interesting stuff, Kevin Pages advice on seperating debt on capital budgets from the main budget is a good idea.
Mon, 2015-01-26 12:59
#1983
Bloomberg Nanos Weekly Consumer Confidence Tracking
Weekly tracking on the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index suggests a significant gap growing between the Pocketbook and Expectations Sub-indices. The Pocketbook sub-indice has hit a 12 month high while the Expectations sub-indice has hit a 12 month low.
"Tracking suggests consumers are currently cross pressured, with factors such as lower mortgage rates and gasoline prices propelling personal finances and at the same time those same elements signalling potential turbulence in the forward look of the Canadian economy," said Nanos Research Group Chairman Nik Nanos.
"The Bank of Canada calls the drop in oil prices "unambiguously negative for the Canadian economy" and has responded with lower borrowing costs. Yet, without a fiscal partner and at a time of diminished employment opportunities, the oil shock seems likely to overshadow any positive trends in the economic climate for months to come," said Robert Lawrie, Bloomberg Economist.
The BNCCI, a composite of a weekly measure of financial health and economic expectations, registered at 56.47 compared with last week's 56.82. The twelve month high stands at 60.60. The Bloomberg Nanos Pocketbook Index is based on survey responses to questions on personal finances and job security. This sub-indice was at 63.68 this week compared to 62.53 the previous week. The Bloomberg Nanos Expectations Index, based on surveys for the outlook for the economy and real estate prices, was at 49.25 this week (compared to 51.11 last week).
The average for the BNCCI since 2008 has been 57.27 with a low of 43.28 in December 2008 and a high of 62.92 in December 2009. The index has averaged 56.29 this year.
To view the weekly tracking visit our website.
Mon, 2015-01-26 13:02
#1984
Joe Oliver should provide 'reality check' on nation's finances, NDP saysOpposition motion calling for finance info to be made public to be debated in House of Commons
By Kady O'Malley, Laura Payton, CBC News Posted: Jan 26, 2015 10:45 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 26, 2015 12:20 PM ET
NDP finance critic Nathan Cullen has called on the government to provide an immediate update on the state of the nation's finances. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/joe-oliver-should-provide-reality-check-...
Mon, 2015-01-26 14:09
#1985
Joe Oliver should provide 'reality check' on nation's finances, NDP saysOpposition motion calling for finance info to be made public to be debated in House of Commons
By Kady O'Malley, Laura Payton, CBC News Posted: Jan 26, 2015 10:45 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 26, 2015 12:20 PM ET
NDP finance critic Nathan Cullen has called on the government to provide an immediate update on the state of the nation's finances. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/joe-oliver-should-provide-reality-check-...
I can't wait for him to be Minister of Finance.
Will he be the first Finance Minster from BC?
Mon, 2015-01-26 14:38
#1986
Nathan is impressive, definitely a political force to be reconed with.
Here's the list of former finance ministers:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Finance_%28Canada%29
Mon, 2015-01-26 15:01
#1987
Joe Oliver should provide 'reality check' on nation's finances, NDP saysOpposition motion calling for finance info to be made public to be debated in House of Commons
By Kady O'Malley, Laura Payton, CBC News Posted: Jan 26, 2015 10:45 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 26, 2015 12:20 PM ET
NDP finance critic Nathan Cullen has called on the government to provide an immediate update on the state of the nation's finances. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/joe-oliver-should-provide-reality-check-...
I can't wait for him to be Minister of Finance.
Will he be the first Finance Minster from BC?
To answer my own question.
He would be the first Finance Minister representing a BC riding.
I think John Turner was from BC but he represented the Ottawa area while he was Finance minister.
Mon, 2015-01-26 15:08
#1988
Ard you paying attention Canada?
U.S. government unveils goal to move Medicare away from fee-for-service
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/26/us-usa-healthcare-reform-idUSK...
Mon, 2015-01-26 15:08
#1989
Are you paying attention Canada?
U.S. government unveils goal to move Medicare away from fee-for-service
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/26/us-usa-healthcare-reform-idUSK...
Mon, 2015-01-26 22:59
#1990
Budget 2015: Cue the smoke and mirrors
http://www.ipolitics.ca/2015/01/26/budget-2015-cue-the-smoke-and-mirrors/
Mon, 2015-01-26 23:01
#1991
Hope not.
Did Stephen Harper just find his Falklands moment?
In 1982, the Conservative government of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was in trouble. Three million Britons — one in every eight workers — were out of work. Manufacturing firms shut their doors and the economy slid into a deep recession. Trade unions demanded wage increases and engaged in acts of violence. Critics, including members of Thatcher’s own party, accused the PM of being obsessed with cutting public spending instead of supporting ailing industries. Her party was trailing in the…
http://www.ipolitics.ca/2015/01/26/did-stephen-harper-just-find-his-falk...
Wed, 2015-01-28 01:48
#1992
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/justin-trudeau-with-nine-months-to-go/
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