Former finance minister Bill Morneau says he is concerned about Canada’s future, while criticizing the federal government for favouring short-term political goals in their economic policies that he says run counter to the betterment of the country. In his first speech since leaving politics, Morneau, who was finance minister in the Liberal government from 2015…
Former Finance Minister Morneau Criticizes Trudeau’s Economic Policies, Says He’s ‘Worried’ About Canada’s Future
Peter Menzies: In Attempting to Curb ‘Misinformation and Disinformation,’ the Liberals Perpetuate Same
Commentary The Trudeau government has taken #fakenews, #alternativefacts, #misinformation, and #disinformation to a whole new, breathtaking level. This week, the Liberals introduced legislation that will freeze the buying, importing, and selling of handguns and pretended gun owners won’t be affected. You may agree or disagree with that approach, but what is clear is that if…
Tory Motion to Return to Pre-Pandemic Travel Rules Defeated
A Conservative Party motion to ask the government to revert to pre-pandemic rules for air travel to reduce airport wait times was defeated today in the House of Commons. The motion, tabled by Conservative MP and transport critic Melissa Lantsman, was mostly only supported by members of her own party. Liberal MP Joël Lightbound, who…
Liberals Set to Introduce New Firearms Bill
The Liberal government will be introducing a new bill related to firearms on May 30, according to the House of Commons notice paper. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will be presenting the bill, titled “An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms).” While commenting on the school shooting in Texas earlier…
New Tools Being Provided to Security Agencies to Counter ‘Extremist Ideology’ and ‘Misinformation,’ Says Trudeau
News Analysis Investments in new tools for Canada’s security agencies to deal with “extremist ideology” and “misinformation” are being made by the government, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. “We need new tools to fight all of these pending threats, and that’s why we’ve turned to all of our security agencies to look at new ways…
Trudeau in Vancouver to Talk Invictus Games After Attending Kamloops Graves Ceremony
VANCOUVER—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Metro Vancouver today where he is expected to discuss housing and food bank issues. Trudeau’s stops in Metro Vancouver come following his tense appearance at the unmarked residential school graves memorial ceremony Monday in Kamloops. The prime minister faced angry chants from some people at the memorial but…
Ryan Moffatt: Lots of Blame to Go Around for Crass Public Behaviour, But Legislation Is Not the Solution
Commentary Although the profanity and hostility directed at NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh by a small group of protesters in Peterborough last week was ugly and alarming, a share of the blame must be laid at the feet of federal leaders, who have repeatedly sought political capital through divisive rhetoric. These leaders have shown a profound…
Gary Mauser: Ottawa’s New Rules on Sale of Firearms Effectively Create a Long-Gun Registry
Commentary Would you like to give a firearm to your son or daughter? Perhaps to teach them firearms safety? Don’t do it … without first calling the RCMP. Starting May 18, giving a rifle to your child or grandchild will be illegal without first getting permission from the RCMP—even if you already own the firearm…
Trudeau’s Comments on Unvaccinated and Freedom Convoy Were Not ‘Helpful’: Former CSIS Director
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made disparaging comments in recent months about individuals who refuse vaccination or who protest against mandatory vaccination and this was an approach that can fuel extremism, former Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) director Richard Fadden told a House committee on Thursday. “I don’t think that attacking views is helpful by anybody, not…
RCMP Says Emergencies Act Was Not Needed to Clear Border Blockades
The RCMP commissioner says that no powers granted by the invoking of the Emergencies Act were used to clear the border blockades in February. “In RCMP jurisdiction, we successfully used a measured approach and existing legislation to resolve border blockades,” Commissioner Brenda Lucki told the special joint committee of parliamentarians reviewing the declaration of emergency…
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