Commentary Conservative politicians tend to break ranks and take stances contrary to their own party leadership quite regularly. Toward the end of Erin O’Toole’s tenure as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, MPs within his own caucus were speaking out about his leadership constantly. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney can’t seem to make it…
We’re Used to Dissenting Tory MPs; When Liberals Dissent, We Need to Take Notice
Freedom Convoy Trucker Organizers Say They Are Receiving Overwhelming Support
The coordinator of the Canadian Freedom Convoy 2022, Benjamin Dichter, and one of the organizers behind the U.S. trucker Convoy to Save America, Denby Melisha Morgan, said they have been overwhelmed by people’s support for their efforts to end mandates and restore personal liberties. “The response has been amazing and overwhelming, and something I never…
The Liberals’ Internet Censorship Bill Is Back, and It’s More Concerning Than Ever
Commentary So far, no one has offered a better description of the federal government’s efforts to control the internet than Charlie Angus. Calling last fall for regulation that addressed the use of algorithms by social media platforms such as Facebook, the veteran NDP MP called Bill C-10 a “political dumpster fire” that gave an ill-equipped…
Tory MP Asks RCMP to Investigate Trudeau for ‘Hateful Language’ Against Those Unvaccinated for COVID
A Conservative MP is asking the RCMP to investigate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for comments that the MP said many believe were made with the aim of “promoting hate” against Canadians who haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine. Colin Carrie, MP for Oshawa, Ont., said on social media that he has been getting calls, online messages, and in-person…
The Scary Ramifications of Making COVID Vaccination Compulsory for Everyone
Commentary If we don’t have the right to bodily autonomy, we have no rights at all. There is no right more sacred than that of the individual to choose what may or may not be imposed upon their physical being. Two years ago it would have been unimaginable to consider any developed nation violating this…
Trudeau Says Will Reflect on Relationship With China and Decide on Huawei in New Term
Prime Minster Justin Trudeau says he will reflect on Canada’s relationship with China as he prepares to form a new government in the coming weeks. During a press conference on Sept. 28, Trudeau was asked if he will take a harder line on China and ban Huawei from 5G as many of Canada’s allies have,…
Canada Inflation Hits 18-Year-High With Election Just Days Away
OTTAWA—Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerated to an 18-year-high in August, driven by broad upward price pressures, data showed on Wednesday, just days before a hotly contested federal election that could see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals ousted. The rate rose to 4.1 percent in August, its fastest clip since March 2003, Statistics Canada said, beating…
Politicians Are Learning All the Wrong Lessons From the Pandemic
Commentary It’s usually a good thing when a person has leaned from an experience. While times of crisis cause damage, they also can bring about innovation and wisdom. We can come out of a struggle with insight and be stronger for it. Considering the actions and words of some of our political leaders however, I…
Trudeau: Canada Will Push for Sanctions Against Taliban at G7 Meeting
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will push for economic sanctions against the Taliban at the virtual meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven countries on Tuesday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for the G7 meeting to work out a response to the “humanitarian crisis” in Afghanistan, as thousands of civilians try to…
Trudeau Condemns Chinese Court’s 11-year Sentence in Canadian’s Espionage Case
BEIJING—Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a Chinese court’s sentencing of Canadian businessman Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison for espionage on Wednesday was “absolutely unacceptable” and called for his immediate release. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also condemned the sentencing in a statement, saying that proceedings against Spavor and another Canadian charged…
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