Two trusted Canadian Journalists have called out Trump as a fascist, publicly. Bruce Arthur, Toronto Star and Geoffrey P.Johnston, Kingston Whig Standard. This is brave and essential when democracy is under threat.
Entertainment and lying is not governance.
The reality is that Canadian Media are pushing for a "change election",as soon as possible.The question is why? Our Gov't. is virtually on top of the world when compared to many other countries. We are more sound financially and our democracy stronger than ever.
P.M.Trudeau has announced that he will run in 2025. It will be a clear choice. The NDP are not ready to govern. So it will be either a man with a sound track record both fiscally and socially or an untested man who spreads mis/disinformation. Democracy is on the ballot.
As a middle class senior living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with one of the hardest working leaders in the world, I would like to go on the record that I am ashamed that my fellow Canadians do not want our P.M. to have a paid vacation, with his family.
I am fed up with the Media narrative dominated by Trump and Poilievre!
Both Biden and Trudeau providing good governance and global leadership, with eyes wide open. Nothing is perfect, but allowing and promoting lies needs to stop.
I see
#CBC
headline that our P.M. is paying for his own vacation.This is the leader of one of the most stable democracies in the world, who works tirelessly, with very little personal time, 24/7. I am ashamed. And no context re the LOO travelling, lying, sowing fear on our dime.
The question must be asked in Canada, of our Media; "Why do you allow members of the CPC to tell blatant lies to the public?" It is a disservice to democracy and the public, and ignoring the lying makes you complicit in the lies. And you ask why we do not trust you!
What happened in the HOC yesterday was the result of months of bullying behaviour by the CPC leader and caucus. It has been executed against David Johnston, Mark Carney, Tom Clark, citizens. Intimidation of the Speaker and of the P.M. was on display. There are no limits for CPC.
Canada has one of the strongest democracies in the world.We have never had a civil war. Our system of government has strong checks and balances. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the envy of the world.
This is all under threat by the present LOO. He will put it all at risk.
Canada is a founding member of NATO. It has delivered strong, consistent leadership and participation for 75 years. Our P.M. has increased financial support year over year since 2015, with an attempt to make up lost years under a Conservative gov't. led by CPC.
The biggest news story this week should have been about France joining with Canada and over 50 other countries, The Global Carbon Pricing Challenge.
Canada is a leader in this space, and all of us should be on board. Later is too late. I am ashamed of our provincial leadership .
Two of the things that I value most about being a Canadian, are Universal Health Care(Medicare for all), and The Charter of Rights and Freedoms. These are both election issues going forward as both are under attack by the present incarnation of the CPC.
The CPC has 400 fake accounts that drive 90% of CPC on line hate. I have been following Dean Blundell who seems to be in the midst of a law suit with Canada Proud. All this is undermining our democracy. Where are the media? Why is the CPC allowed to go "dark", without scrutiny?
Fire JP Tasker, CBC. For his insensitive, un Canadian question to the P.M. just now in reference to his marriage and a second one on Sophie. Totally not acceptable in Canada. You owe all of us an apology for breaking with our tradition of staying out of the bedrooms of Canada.
I just heard on CBC, Meghan Fitzpatrick reporting on To election. apparently some voting places had been moved and when folks changed location were told to go back to 1st one. This , to me , is voter suppression stuff, but no such thing was noted. Who is monitoring this election?
The relationship that former P.M. Harper has with IDU countries concerns me, as it reeks of foreign interference, domestically. The IDU exists to install Right Wing gov't.'s globally. This group helps out its members to be elected. Why is this dismissed as a "nothing " issue?
If you are a life long Conservative voter, I would ask you to examine the reality of electing a party that does not value science or democracy. If you think affordability is an issue now, how will you feel when you lose Medicare?
There is a lot at stake with a man who lies easily
I am a PC points holder but after their email today, will be cutting card up. They suggest that I sign up for PC Health App and receive one million points.
I do not know why this is legal?
Pollsters say, Canadians want a change in Gov't.
The change we need is a Majority Liberal Gov't. led by P.M. Trudeau to lead our transition to a green economy and zero carbon emissions. We need science , vision, intellect and compassion. We know that only Libs have a viable plan.
A cold but sunny day ahead. My thoughts this a.m. - how on earth 2 men like Trump and Poilievre can rise to the top of our respective countries, and have the support of so many vulnerable citizens. History has taught us nothing? They are both grifters of the first order.Dangerous
Good morning. I am retweeting a lot of excellent tweets on the P.M. in Belleville. I am waiting for this behaviour to be loudly denounced by our media and other political parties. It must not be accepted as normal. Our P.M. needs us to stand with him, in his bravery.
The only party and leader who is putting all Canadians, regardless of where we live, first in policy, is the Liberal Party under P.M. Trudeau. He has been consultative, and shown a willingness to compromise on our behalf.He has stood firm when needed, and has never been petty.
Since before 2015, our P.M. has been under constant attack from the CPC & Harper. They have used every dirty trick in the book. As a leader he has stood firm, fair and constant, on our behalf. We have prospered as a nation. The winds of change blowing from the CPC are not good.
It bears repeating. The two most important issues facing both USA and Canada in upcoming elections are the health of our Planet and the health of our Democracy.
Everything else is noise.
Our friend, mentor, steadfast encourager, and so much more, has died.
Twitter introduced us, and
@Scribulatora
shared so much of her world, dreams, family, and garden with us.
She was a fellow Nova Scotian, an ardent seeker and defender of Justice. My condolences to her family.
Sat a.m. Update on hubby. He is palliative- stopped eating and drinking and is on good pain control. Caring, skillful staff. Docs taking time to explain. Quiet, respectful and private environment, within our public system. Thankful for all support on here and in my life.
Something that constantly amazes me is the vast number of Canadians who seem happy to lump themselves in with a party led by a leader who is a serial liar ,refuses to act on behalf of the Planet, and is not proud of Canada.
After reading the Winnepeg Free Press article below, I am both confounded and terrified by the fact that Pierre refuses to answer publicly about anything and yet is predicted to be our next P.M. Are Canadians really going down this Path of self destruction without a fight.
It is not "poor communication" by the Liberals that is harming our discourse, it is the acceptance by our MSM to allow the CPC to control the media. The serial lying , the constant ads, all used against an elected gov't. day in and day out is undermining institutional trust.
Progressives in Canada have every right to be worried about creeping anti democratic forces. Former P.M. Harper sitting down with Israel's P.M. with a Canadian flag planted in front of him. He is way out of line as head of IDU to pretend that he represents Canada.
There is a lot of blame being assigned to the Liberals for their loss in Toronto by election. Some of this may be deserved, but from where I sit, I see no criticism of the blatant lying done daily by the CPC , misleading the public and their refusal to meet public head on.
A damp Sunday. News! Canada has the strongest overall budget balance in the G20.
News! Canada has risen from
#3
to
#2
as best country in the world, 2023
Factors in this designation include quality of life, business, adventure, social justice.
Shared values unite us. CPC divides.
Watching
#CBC
coverage of D-Day 80, with Adrienne Arsenault, with a sense of pride in reporting of this event. Our P.M. and Prince William greeting the Canadian Vets, with grace, dignity and humour. The role of statesman of our P.M. is so often downplayed.
For those who say that the CBC is partisan towards the progressives in Canada, I should hope so, as that represents the majority of Canadians.On the other hand, my complaint about the CBC is that it bends over backwards to accomodate the Conservatives.
Facts on the ground tell us that Canada is being governed well, financially strong, more equal and democratic than before 2015.
Our Climate plan is working- needs to be stronger- not weaker. Who will protect the children and the vulnerable if CPC win? Who cares? Time to step up.
The facts released this week around the amount of money being spent by the Opposition on campaigning outside of an election period is staggering. This should be a huge story about abuse of tax payer dollars.
The words-"traitor", "treason", "dictator"-unacceptable by CPC re P.M.
CBC had a rich, white, male Conservative on PnP to talk about hunting Bison with his antique rifle. They could have had an Inuit hunter who provided for his family. It was like an ad for the NRA.
Right now, our P.M. is fighting a war on many fronts.He is defending Democracy around the world at the same time battling to save it in Canada. He is standing with his colleague, President Zelensky, while his predecessor, Harper, uses the IDU,to undermine him.
It has shamed me, as a Canadian, to see the language hurled at our P.M. in the HOC. It must hurt him deeply. The LOO has crossed too many lines of decency and accountability. He is in dangerous waters, and leading his party down a dark path. He is definitely not fit to be P.M.
I am in mourning for Canada, today. Democracy is in trouble. When Public Health, Public Education and Climate Change take a back seat to fear, greed, and short term thinking, there is a lot at stake. Will Albertans expect the Feds to rescue them from disease and fires?
The Canadian media have lost the plot! The CPC is unravelling public health and education by underfunding and privatization. Things that have made this country great. Politicians should not be interfering in scope of practice for professionals. The P.M. is right to call it out .
I am sending positive thoughts and support to our P.M. Trudeau and Minister Duclos today,as they meet with the Premiers, who with a few exceptions ,are a group of deceivers, and grifters, bent on the destruction of Medicare.
I am proud that Canada is introducing a school food program. This is good news for all. Why would the CPC vote against it? I think it is to prevent us celebrating good things happening. Carbon pricing works. We are avoiding a recession. Unemployment and inflation stable.
Where has all this hate in Canada come from? Objectively, we are the envy of the world. During times of anxiety, populations look to blame someone. The CPC and paid shills have tapped into and magnified this, and named it "Trudeau". It is "the tall poppy" syndrome.
I am concerned about misogyny and racism in the ranks of the CPC.There is a willingness to play down the importance of reconciliation with Indigenous people, to disparage gender equality and to ignore highlighting minority rights. Am I alone in these concerns?
On PnP, I heard folks saying that the Liberals could not run again on their record. CBC, Russo, pushing this. Have I been living in a different country? My Gov't. has put amazing legislation forward, reduced poverty, taxed the top 1%, maintained the top financial rating+more!
The stakes are high for Canadians in the next election. The CPC will not protect you against gun violence, disease( future Pandemics), your minority rights, children's rights, or climate change. Our future cannot be put in the hands of a serial liar and a revengeful little man.
This past few days history has been made in the North. Our P.M. was present with his young son Hadrien.
This story of land transfers that will lead to the establishment of a new Province should have been front and centre for all of us to learn and share about our great nation.
What does getting rid of "red tape", mean? It means removing safety protections for Canadians- like non compliance to guidelines in LTC-like cancelling health inspections- like Lake Megantic and Walkerton fiascos! Someone is making $ by endangering the lives of Canadians. CPC?
Mr. Poilievre has no respect for the rule of law in Canada. Every day in the HOC or at Parliamentary Committees, he and his minions break every convention, tell lies, obstruct, defame, and shame good people. Apparently there are no laws in Parliament. But this is who he is.
why on earth would Conrad black be involving himself in a Provincial election in Manitoba if he wasn't in bed with Harper and Associates. Is this not foreign interference or is Black a Canadian now?
In all the arrogant words flowing like arrows against our government, there has been no acknowledgement of the extreme challenges they have handled and guided this country through. The Pandemic, the Convoy, the wildfires and floods. All compounded by the incompetence of premiers.
l Iistened to PnP while C.Cullen interviewed Minister of Immigration, Miller. I was ashamed of the arrogance and condescension that was on display. This Minister, formerly Minister of Indigenous Affairs has worked tirelessly and credibly on his portfolios.
#CBC
do better!
WOW! what a storm Modi has unleashed on Canadian politics. I am happy to see some of the dirt flying out from under the rug of the IDU and the protection of former P.M. Harper. Time to do some serious house cleaning all you compliant media types. Take off your partisan lenses .
To clarify , I am just an ordinary citizen, who over many decades has voted at all levels of gov't. and for 3 different parties. Canada ,like much of the world is at a crossroad re Democracy. I feel it and see it. I may be wrong, but I am very worried by CPC rhetoric.
Fear is what the CPC is selling Canadians. It comes wrapped in lies and half truths. It denigrates our place in the world and policies that try to lift folks up. Fear turns us against our neighbour and uses intimidation and encourages bullying. Recognize and call it out always.
When a high % of Canadian media are calling for and supporting one particular political party long before an election is called, what is it called? Does anti democratic, failed media, corrupt media, fit the bill?
Our only hope is to demand better from
#CBC
. We fund it!
The stakes are high for Canada in the next election.
Looking at the CPC caucus, right now, I would not see how they could possibly govern a G7 nation. Read their bios, their voting record, and show me where their bench strength lies. Is there a scientist, or environmentalist?
There is not one province that ran a campaign to gut public health care and public education in order to win an election. Yet at present there are several premiers acting as if they have a mandate to do just that. We know that this is coordinated by a corrupt CPC party.
Push back
How men like Trump and Poilievre have risen to leadership roles in North America should be discussed . Neither have any concern for the betterment of society or care about the health, safety, education of really feels like a battle between good and evil.
I support gatekeepers and red tape. I rely on unions, professional bodies, accreditations to keep me and loved ones safe. I know nothing about plumbing, car repair, roofing, construction, etc. I do not want to guess who is qualified, I want to know. Protect the public, is vital.
I listened to the Democratic rally from Philadelphia last evening. My take away was that Governor Tim Walz had words and ideas that sounded very much like we have heard over the years from our wise P.M. Trudeau. Fairness in all things, inclusion, emphasis on the middle class.
Chaos is winning in Canada, thanks to a cowardly media and a corrupt and relentless Opposition.
The tearing apart of our P.M., his family, and anything associated with them has become normalized.
This by pp, is pure "tall poppy "stuff, perfected by Steve Bannon, in U.S.
Canada and USA both have leaders of the Opposition who are serial liars.
The MSM in both countries have normalized and made themselves complicit in allowing outright lies to stand as fact. We saw this in the debate and we see it in the House of Commons.
Debate ideas- not lies.
Harper is flexing his IDU muscle. Take note, Canadians who may be fence sitting. President Modi, India, and IDU member just jailed the leader of Opposition for slander, and Netanyahu, Israel, IDU member, changing laws to protect himself. Democracy loses ground with IDU. Harper!
I have now heard 2 CBC journalists speak to minimize those who use Twitter as a communication tool. Ian Hanomansing, and Rob Rousseau. I have valued both of your voices on CBC, with respect. Your recent comments will reflect negatively on how I perceive your words. I am real.
Why is every MSM voice claiming that the next election will be on affordability that the CPC love and want to win on, when during the last 8 years the CPC has voted AGAINST every measure introduced and passed by the Liberal gov't. that has helped us with affordability?Logic?
There is no one who understands the Global geopolitical system better than our P.M. He is one of the longest serving world leaders at present. He loves and understands Canada ; he has visited us in every corner of this country; decreased poverty levels; strengthened democracy.
For all of you who think we need a "change" election, I ask you to look carefully at what that would look like for you and your family. Austerity, without compassion. Ignorance of meaningful scientific influence. Privatization of Health care. Defunding of Public Education.
Ottawa is our Nation's capital. The Tulip Festival is an iconic part of who we are as Canadians. As a child in Ottawa, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, was part of our heritage that came out of WW2.
Why can an upstart mayor be allowed to cancel this?
Now, when RT - Russian propaganda is being investigated and has been used to discredit our P.M., could MSM take a break from propagating mis/disinformation.Stop saying "Folks are tired of Trudeau-nobody likes him"! Is this true or not? Who paid for Polling? Who financed PP?
All this hand wringing by pundits on "deficit", is not new.
The amazing thing is that at budget time, everyone thinks that the Liberals are over spending and that Conservatives will right the ship. The Liberals, time and again have been the best stewards of the Canadian economy.
Canada is not broken, but there are malignant forces working from within who are attempting to break it with the sole purpose of taking power.These folks, who undermine good people, and sound democratic principals, do not care a whit about the havoc they cause.
Good Friday morning. I would like to highlight a danger if the CPC win the next election. It is the threat to the health and safety of all Canadians through their support and encouragement of anti vaxers. Many of their M.P.'s are in this camp. Disdain for science is a real threat
The biggest news story should be the wanton privatization of public health care in Canada by Conservative Premiers who have majority gov.t's but no mandate from their citizens to dismantle public health.
Like lack of action on climate change, it is creeping in like the new normal
The MSM keep reporting that the Premiers are unhappy with the Feds, instead of reporting how unhappy most of us are with the Premiers. The lack of depth in reporting on real time effects of climate change is a disservice to us all.
It is time for CBC to bring a "fact checking" segment to the public, before the next election. Too many Canadians are swallowing the disinformation of the CPC. Dale Smith would be a great person to do this job! He is a faithful observer in the HOC and a truth teller.
@CreeksideAlison
A few of us are aware of these facts. I live in N.S. and know. Do the folks in Alberta know this?
This info should accompany every single news item about forest fires in Alberta. And it should not come from the Liberal Gov't. but from Media!
When Harper lost in 2015, he was one of the wealthiest world leaders. We know that he has used his former life to propel him into even more lucrative places, including as an advisor to Con. Premiers. The CPC is by far the wealthiest political party in Canada. Why no scrutiny?
Started to watch Pnp just now. The lead story is the CPC m.p.'s going after our P.M. for a family vacation.
Catherine Cullen and team, was this really the best you could find? The P.M. was making housing announcements that affect Canadian lives. You are serving your CPC masters!
The CPC are showing us their lack of seriousness as a political party. Their caucus consists of folks who refuse to understand the science behind vaccines, public health, public education, and climate change. The fact that their leader faces NO scrutiny is a danger to us all.
Canada has always valued public education and public health care.These have been the building blocks of our population and our success as a nation. The CPC seem to have lost sight of this strength. They also pose a serious threat to the environment. No to CPC.
The mis/disinformation on Carbon Pricing in Canada is a problem. The CPC has successfully poisoned the minds of many Canadians against the effectiveness and necessity of a price on carbon. If only the media and talk shows would help by having knowledgeable guests explain it.
The Fraser Institute is thrilled with the dismantling of Universal Health Care in Canada. The Premiers are doing their job in helping this along, and enriching their corporate donors, while we accept lower standards and higher costs. I do not know how we will turn this around.
The IDU exists to install Right Wing Gov't.'s globally.
Members doing well- Modi, Netanyahu, Orban.
The CPC and Republican party are members. Former P.M. Harper is their leader. Teflon coated. Why are they immune to scrutiny is the question.Cowardice in Journalism is one answer.
The control of Canada's and Gov't. agenda has been almost completely taken over by the CPC and Post Media. We see it and recognize it, but seem helpless in the face of it. The lies are accepted and disseminated by the MSM, before fact checking. Where is the Public Square?
Just a thought- I think maybe Manitoba Liberals heard the call to vote strategically and helped the NDP win a majority- so to you I say thank you. This was a good day for all progressives.
The media keep telling us that our Gov't. is exhausted, out of ideas and needs changing. When I see what this Gov't. continues to achieve in spite of constant attacks from Premiers, the LOO and Media, I am thrilled and amazed. They are on the side of Canadians.
A break from the world is in order today. I made the mistake of watching Albertans address the Nation on PnP last evening.I could not believe the idiocy coming out of their mouths.The grace that our Finance Minister Freeland has shown them is amazing. Who is educating them?
Can Canadian democracy and our Charter of Rights and Freedom withstand the onslaught against it by the CPC and US owned media?
There are not 2 sides to the Climate Crisis or the erosion of Democracy.
Personal medical bankruptcies are very common in USA. Insurance companies call the shots in private health care. If you are concerned about affordability in every day life, do everything at your disposal to fight privatization of health care in Canada.
The provinces are pulling out of proper funding for their areas of responsibility, and making it look like the P.M.'s problem.Sounds like Ms. Bergen and Convoy discourse?
Health, education, rent controls, food banks, are all provincial jurisdiction.Feds build up, others tear down
A shout out to Canadian Economists for their factual support of Carbon Pricing. This is helpful in the battle against mis/disinformation. Hopefully more voices will be added to protect the Planet. At present there is only one political party with a viable plan on the climate.
For the CBC to highlight the responses of Canada's worst premiers who resist any action on the climate crisis is irresponsible. David Cochrane you should have asked Moe and Smith what they are doing to clean up their oil wells with the Federal $$ they received.
Disappointing turnout in Durham. Indicative of disregard for Democratic values. How do we educate Canadians about the need to participate?
Proof the CPC are correct - candidates who do not participate in debates still win. A sad candidate to join the HOC Opposition .
@ianhanomansing
I can only imagine trying to convince folks to leave who thought they knew better, then wasting time rescuing them . I fear this may become the battle- like Covid- facts and science against fear and denial.
The facts of Modi's interference in Canada are now clear, but are being spun by parties with a political agenda to discredit our P.M. The facts as they stand show that under the leadership of our P.M., Canada is a beacon for Democracy in the world. Stick with the facts.
Our HOC has become the theatre of the absurd.On May 21st
@PierrwsLying
recorded, with fact checks, that the LOO lied 100 times. And this is not commented on by "legacy media". The CPC is a joke, that could win an election, nationally, because our media are part and parcel of it.
Words I associate with the LOO:coward, cheater, bully, liar, malicious, misogynist, hates Canada.
Words I associate with P.M.: loyal, compassionate, brave, honest, disciplined, non judgemental, loves Canada. We get to choose.