Although Maxime was the odds-on favourite (in my opinion) and not only for the Anglo-Franco carousel that proudly occurs in our Canadian politics based on our Anglo-Franco roots, but also for his out of the box views on protected markets and commodities for example. Although a few aloof mistakes in his past (leaving an important file at his girlfriend's house regarding classified information for a NATO summit in Romania and NATO's military strategy in Afghanistan resulting in a resignation from Cabinet https://www.ctvnews.ca/maxime-bernier-resigns-as-foreign-affairs-minister-1.298239), he appeared stronger and of course better versed in both official languages in order to fend off Justin's "two messages in two languages" approach.
Despite Maxime's loss in the leadership race he continues to turn the Conservative party and media on its head including his latest comments on twitter, ones that in this virtue signalling Liberal autocratic world (as the latest terms goes - virtue signalling, this Liberal term has been filled with so many language additions and word creations, I am losing track), need to be heard as the blind faith and mantra chanting of "diversity" is the panacea to everything is becoming overdone. Not only that, ironically "diversity" has so many "diverse" meanings now. Is it referring to race? Religion? Ethnicity? Roots? Age? Sex and/or gender identifcation? Sexuality? All of the diversity above?
(Curious digression: how can "diversity" be applied to something where in some cases there are only two outcomes?)
When an alien can crash land onto earth and fit into our society or an uninvited cocktail party by simply spewing "Trump sucks" or "Diversity is strength" it's probably a good measure that the message is overdone.
As any and all comments that may bring into doubt the nth degree of diversity preached to us everyday here in federally Liberal Canada will be pounced upon as soon as the first syllable is uttered without any recognition of a right to a view or an opinion, one needs to only look to Toronto (as well as the other major cities in Canada) to see the different ethnic based neighbourhoods, which begs the question - under a policy of multiculturalism in a multicultural society where everyone is told, encouraged and taught to get along, why do these neighbourhoods exist? Does this not fly in the face of multiculturalism itself?
Maxime's twitter comments link:
https://twitter.com/MaximeBernier/status/1028800406535716864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1028800406535716864&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalnews.ca%2Fnews%2F4385065%2Fmaxime-bernier-twitter-diversity-justin-trudeau%2F
Friday, August 17, 2018
Thursday, August 16, 2018
CFL: Another Twist and Turn In Johnny Football's Canadian Career
It looked like a hard hit right on the goal line during the Montreal versus Ottawa mathc, and not entirely clear as to what happened on the sidelines; however, quarterback John Manziel is now showing symptoms similar to a concussion and has missed practicing with his Alouettes team mates.
TSN also mentioned (uncovered?) that Manziel may also be suffering these symptoms as per his mental health medications.
Another unexpected event in this quarterback's entry into the CFL. He has attracted much interest, many headlines and mustered up ticket sales at home in Montreal and away. The Alouettes and the CFL need him to be well. Quick recovery Johnny!
https://www.tsn.ca/manziel-says-he-s-dealing-with-delayed-onset-concussion-1.1158481
TSN also mentioned (uncovered?) that Manziel may also be suffering these symptoms as per his mental health medications.
Another unexpected event in this quarterback's entry into the CFL. He has attracted much interest, many headlines and mustered up ticket sales at home in Montreal and away. The Alouettes and the CFL need him to be well. Quick recovery Johnny!
https://www.tsn.ca/manziel-says-he-s-dealing-with-delayed-onset-concussion-1.1158481
A New National Statutory Holiday? The Liberals Clearly Expecting 260,000 Federal Government Employees Votes in October 2019
The timing of this announcement is strategic of course. The federal Liberals waited until the last year of its term to roll this one "call to action" out. Coming off the first "Truth" statutory holiday (maybe in September next year), a month later we will be in the October 2019 election.
As such, how do you think the 260,000 federal government employees are going to vote? Or are going to be sucked into voting Liberal by the culture and water cooler chats that permeate those hallowed halls of government services. Good times to be a federal governement employee right now (and a teacher, fire man/woman, police man/woman, transit employee...).
This sad and unfortunate occasion could have been observed and recognized in other ways (the same goes for Victoria city council's actions). Having a holiday is not a very good solution. Sadly Remembrance Day for example, thanks to such a statutory holiday in B.C. (not here in Ontario) is barely holding on to its significance. If it wasn't for the Whistler ski season opening another two weeks later than that, Remembrance Day in B.C. would sadly be a meaningless, barely observed holiday. Does the government honestly think a statutory holiday is a solution whereby the nation will be marking the "...“painful legacy” of Canada’s residential schools" on their way out of town for an extended break?
Meanwhile, and as a result, Canadian (and international) economists must be adjusting Canada's GDP downward on top of trade wars, increased minimum wages, higher interest rates and a government owned pipeline that will never come to fruition.
As such, how do you think the 260,000 federal government employees are going to vote? Or are going to be sucked into voting Liberal by the culture and water cooler chats that permeate those hallowed halls of government services. Good times to be a federal governement employee right now (and a teacher, fire man/woman, police man/woman, transit employee...).
This sad and unfortunate occasion could have been observed and recognized in other ways (the same goes for Victoria city council's actions). Having a holiday is not a very good solution. Sadly Remembrance Day for example, thanks to such a statutory holiday in B.C. (not here in Ontario) is barely holding on to its significance. If it wasn't for the Whistler ski season opening another two weeks later than that, Remembrance Day in B.C. would sadly be a meaningless, barely observed holiday. Does the government honestly think a statutory holiday is a solution whereby the nation will be marking the "...“painful legacy” of Canada’s residential schools" on their way out of town for an extended break?
Meanwhile, and as a result, Canadian (and international) economists must be adjusting Canada's GDP downward on top of trade wars, increased minimum wages, higher interest rates and a government owned pipeline that will never come to fruition.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Canada's Real Estate Inflation Problem: A Supply or a Demand Issue? In New Zealand a Clear Answer - Foreign Buyers are Hit Hard Beyond a Meaningless, Insignifcant Tax
https://nationalpost.com/news/world/new-zealand-to-ban-foreigners-from-buying-homes-after-spending-splurge-by-millionaires-crowds-out-locals
At least one country has stuck its neck out and realized that demand for housing far outweighs housing supply, as that incremental demand comes from outside of its own borders. Rather than politicians (over) promising, debating, and feet dragging when it comes to domestic "affordable housing solutions", New Zealand has woken up to the demographics and drivers of such first world real estate markets.
At least one country has stuck its neck out and realized that demand for housing far outweighs housing supply, as that incremental demand comes from outside of its own borders. Rather than politicians (over) promising, debating, and feet dragging when it comes to domestic "affordable housing solutions", New Zealand has woken up to the demographics and drivers of such first world real estate markets.
"Sorry": Canadianism Being Redefined After Three Years of A Nauseating Apology Schedule From Justin, The Liberals; Now The City of Victoria is Adding Fuel To The Fire
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/christie-blatchford-sorry-but-ive-had-enough-of-saying-sorry?video_autoplay=true
"...Macdonald was responsible for Aboriginal policy, certainly, including the development of the residential school system, but does that make him a “leader of violence”?.."
Read on for other examples of past Fathers of Confederation names removed from buildings, bridges, etc.
"...Macdonald was responsible for Aboriginal policy, certainly, including the development of the residential school system, but does that make him a “leader of violence”?.."
Read on for other examples of past Fathers of Confederation names removed from buildings, bridges, etc.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Trouble in the NDP Henhouse: Notley Versus Singh...How Long Will Singh Last?
How long Singh will be leader of the NDP? Let's start with an over-under of the upcoming by-election in Burnaby.
On oil and pipelines, he seems to be just governing by disagreeing with the other two parties...that have actually governed. Against Saudi Oil (and importing from other dastardly jurisdiction of the world) and against pipelines exploiting "home-grown" Alberta oil. So how as a leader does that bring any solutions to today's problems? It does not. Unfortunately as illogical as that sounds, that's what the NDP audience wants to hear, and they elected Singh on what they wanted to hear.
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/kelly-mcparland-jagmeet-singh-might-as-well-send-rachel-notley-a-cake-shaped-like-a-middle-finger?video_autoplay=true
"...Asked about Ottawa’s spat with Saudi Arabia over human rights, he suggested Canada find another source from which to buy oil.
The Saudis provide about 10 per cent of Canadian imports, worth about $21 billion over the past decade. Other countries from which Canada buys oil include Algeria, Nigeria, Angola and Kazakhstan, none of which have been receiving awards for their progressive approach to human rights. Singh evidently figures we should ramp up purchases from those sources, and teach the Saudis a lesson..."
On oil and pipelines, he seems to be just governing by disagreeing with the other two parties...that have actually governed. Against Saudi Oil (and importing from other dastardly jurisdiction of the world) and against pipelines exploiting "home-grown" Alberta oil. So how as a leader does that bring any solutions to today's problems? It does not. Unfortunately as illogical as that sounds, that's what the NDP audience wants to hear, and they elected Singh on what they wanted to hear.
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/kelly-mcparland-jagmeet-singh-might-as-well-send-rachel-notley-a-cake-shaped-like-a-middle-finger?video_autoplay=true
"...Asked about Ottawa’s spat with Saudi Arabia over human rights, he suggested Canada find another source from which to buy oil.
The Saudis provide about 10 per cent of Canadian imports, worth about $21 billion over the past decade. Other countries from which Canada buys oil include Algeria, Nigeria, Angola and Kazakhstan, none of which have been receiving awards for their progressive approach to human rights. Singh evidently figures we should ramp up purchases from those sources, and teach the Saudis a lesson..."
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