Trump overdoses on unlimited power
HALIFAX—When U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming into the United States from Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was “like a family member stabbing you right in the heart.” At the time, more than a few commentators thought that Ontario’s premier was over-reacting. It was just Trump […]
Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20
MONDAY, JAN. 13 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 Minister Champagne to Deliver Remarks—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will deliver remarks entitled “Security–Resiliency–Growth” at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Hilton Hotel, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. WEDNESDAY, JAN. […]
Trudeau brought down by his political fragility
When anxiety is the population’s dominant emotion, voters want leaders who show strength instead of empathy, toughness instead of sensitivity. Trudeau’s political fragility is a byproduct of his personality.
Political leaders urged to stand up to ‘a bully like Trump’ as U.S. president-elect threatens Canada’s sovereignty, economy
Liberal MP John McKay says ‘Canadian nationalism is going to reassert itself,’ while Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says ‘we don’t have to tolerate a bully.’
What will and may happen by March 24
The new PM could entice the NDP to jettison its plan to vote down the government by promising that a reconvened Commons would speedily legislate a new electoral system, something the NDP has been demanding for decades.
Trump: enemy of the state
Trump must be taken seriously. It is time to fight a bully by destroying his bully pulpit.
Retaliatory tariffs, PR offensives: how the government can respond to Trump’s threats while Parliament is prorogued
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remains the head of government and holds a variety of trade mechanisms to counter Trump, while Liberal MP John McKay says the leadership challenge gives the executive the ability of ‘not having to respond to everything that Donald Trump thinks or says that is actually advantageous.’
Civil servants and the public ‘will suffer’ without moving bill on whistleblower protection, says Centre for Free Expression director
Meanwhile, Sean Bruyea says whistleblower protections are also needed for veterans and their families because they are ‘highly vulnerable to reprisals from either VAC or the company employees and subcontractors, should they occur.’
Liberal leadership candidates can pay $350,000 entry fee in instalments, but unclear if any portion is refundable
The Prime Minister’s Office and the Liberal Party still won’t say whether ministers can participate in the leadership election without resigning from cabinet.
Leadership race positions Liberals to own coming news cycles about Donald Trump
Tight timelines, rigid rules, and a big-ticket entry fee will force most Liberal leadership lightweights to bow out.
