Aligning with protesters like catching a ‘tiger by the tail,’ it could backfire on Conservatives, say politicos
Some Conservative MPs’ embrace of the convoy is a risky strategy that might help the party harness the populist wave now, but could backfire in future. “The fact of the matter is that any politician who decides to cozy up to the trucking protest, basically has a tiger by the tail,” said Nik Nanos, founder […]
‘The government is clearly being hurt by this’: Trudeau government criticized for its handling of Ottawa occupation
Justin Trudeau’s handling of the occupation of Ottawa, combined with his own caucus members’ public criticism of their government’s more recent approach on the pandemic, could be politically damaging to the prime minister and the government, say politicos. “The government’s getting a big black eye right now,” said Greg Lyle, president of Innovative Research, in […]
See something, say something, do something
Nazi military names and colours worn openly on the street. Yellow stars worn as a symbol and perversion. Women being harassed for wearing masks and threatened with sexual assault. LGBTQ2S harassed. Individuals swarmed because they are perceived by the occupiers to be counter-protesters, yet no arrests made by police. Occupiers claiming to be patrolling the streets […]
Democracy Watch argues Federal Court case against Trudeau snap election call deserves to go forward
Democracy Watch is arguing that a Federal Court case challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s request last August for a snap election is strong enough to move forward, meanwhile the Liberal government filed a motion to have the case thrown out. On Sept. 14, 2021, Democracy Watch issued a notice of application in Federal Court requesting […]
Parliamentary Black Caucus calls for financial intelligence unit to probe online crowdfunding platforms as ‘Freedom Convoy’ raises millions
As the House Public Safety Committee begins its study of security measures tied to the millions being raised online for the “Freedom Convoy,” the 12-member Parliamentary Black Caucus says crowdfunding platforms should be added to the list of entities required to report large or suspicious transactions to Canada’s financial intelligence unit. “We’ve never seen this […]
‘Freedom protest’ a serious security threat as Islamophobic, anti-Semitic elements take front stage
The so-called “freedom protest” which has taken over Parliament Hill and occupied downtown Ottawa for more than a week is a movement that is a potential danger to Canada’s political stability, with its manifesto calling for insurrection and overthrowing Parliament. Some of those involved with the protest and their allies have publicly advocated Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, […]
Trucker-protest paralysis reveals need for leadership in Ottawa, occupation of Canada’s capital shouldn’t be left to just Ottawa mayor and chief of police
As the end-of-January truckers’ protest near Parliament Hill transformed into the early-February occupation of Ottawa’s downtown core, residents and their representatives on the capital’s city council have reached their breaking point and are desperately looking for leadership from the many elected officials in town. The other group desperate for leadership are the truckers themselves, according […]
Politics This Morning: City of Ottawa declares a state of emergency
Good Monday morning, The City of Ottawa declared a state of emergency yesterday afternoon, citing “the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by the ongoing demonstrations.” Police chief PETER SLOLY told a special meeting of the city’s police services board on Saturday that police lacked the resources to remove […]
Conservative MPs denounce hate seen at truckers’ protest, defend overall movement
With support for the cause, generally, coming from the Conservative Party, and some politicians making their way to meet with “Freedom Convoy” protesters on Parliament Hill or in their home communities, Tory MPs found themselves having to respond to the more unsavoury elements of the protest that descended on downtown Ottawa. On Jan. 29, MP […]
Time for Tories to nail down the flaps on the big tent
When the House of Commons resumed on Jan. 31, the ongoing protest that has held Parliament Hill (as well as the wider city of Ottawa) in a headlock was understandably top of mind and agenda for many Parliamentarians. As nearly all across the partisan divide could agree, Canadians have a right to protest, and there […]
