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Right - like the judge that wanted to get rid of the mandatory minimum for snapping a pic with your shotgun. Such a leftist cause, lol Let's not forget that Harper brought in three new, very conservative judges after his election.

They're converting.

Unbelievable.. Fords plan 'Save Our Subways' campaign The fight for subways in Toronto will continue. Coun. Doug Ford says a tentatively named 'Save Our Subways' campaign will be aimed at voters, not fellow councillors inside City Hall. Last week council voted in favour of a series of above ground light rail lines. Mayor Rob Ford was pushing for the new transit to be buried. On Monday the city's executive committee approved a motion asking city manager Joe Pennachetti to recommend "a process to move forward with the development of a plan to complete the Sheppard subway.” Doug Ford says his brother respects council, but council isn't respecting the wishes of the voters. "People have been calling in — we've had more responses on this item than we've ever had on any issue, on a positive side. This isn't about left wing, right wing, centre, this is about building proper transit for the entire city. We live in a world class city, we need world class transit," said Ford. Dr. Gordon Chong presented his early plan to build a Sheppard subway extension to the mayor's executive committee on Monday. The plan isn't fully costed and would require hundreds of millions in new revenues. The committee also asked Pennachetti to report back by March 21, on the findings of the expert panel which is looking at options for the Sheppard subway. Fords plan 'Save Our Subways' campaign

So the government gives gun lovers a big win by scrapping the registry and then gives them a 3 year mandatory minimum sentence if they snap a pic with their love. Happy Valentines Day!

As Canadians, in theory we stand on the moral high ground when it comes to freedom of information, but in reality, we have a draconian regime that will say anything (including accusing critics of being child pornographers) to control the message. This is sad.

National Post staff are getting in on the laughs. http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/02/13/posted-toronto-political-panel-rob-ford-derailed-by-subway-debate/

Irrelevant hate thread of the year.

This is the most correct response. While people have to take the burden to be fiscally responsible themselves, the greater burden is on corporations. Government needs to step in and reduce their influence on the public, while also penalizing consumers for overspending. In other words, corporate taxes need to go up and personal credit needs to go down.

Yea, I'm not on board his campaign of "Beating Harper is our #1 priority so we need to join the Liberals." I would rather have the option to choose from a few parties.

Canada just a 'distant speckle' to China: analysts

I thought this was hilarious as well. I have a feeling Wildrose will become much less "wild" to grab some votes.

That's a shame. I was looking forward to more ragegasm.

I saw the one on the 27th, and while he did make a couple of references to his experience in pharmacy he was commenting on major issues of debate like the other candidates.

Mulcair and Topp definitely have a good bit of wit and tact. I have no problem with his appearance, personally.. but the head dress and beard are why he is being overlooked.

roflmao oh wow... "Had Ford & Co. thrown Stintz under the bus months ago, she'd have been exposed for what she is: The Self-Serving Woman Who Still thinks She's Destined to Be Mayor. I have another thought. Why doesn't Stintz spare us all and step down ASAP? -- Yours truly" The tears are so packed with flavour, lol

I'm confused. Didn't they just have an election last year?

Yes, but do they have FOX?

Canadians losing confidence in economy: survey

And Sue Ann Levy. I was disappointed this morning to see the Sun bin was empty. Maybe they're just not reporting today.

Mulcair is going to win it and deservedly so. Topp's actually got some charm and good policy, but he doesn't have as much charisma as Mulcair in order to make a difference during question period. Nash is highly overrated and you can tell that she isn't as intricate in her agenda - she seems to spout a lot of rhetoric and textbook lines. The rest of the members are a mishmash, but I think Martin Singh deserves way more credit than he's getting right now.

I think INSUBORDINATION might sound nice for tomorrow's Sun headline.

Well, watching this now on question period it's clear that the CPC is simply reverting to the usual set of diversionary tactics like blaming Liberals for other policies, taking out of context quotes and blaming the opposition for not supporting their earlier mandates like income splitting and even accusing the opposition of fear mongering (wow). The worst part about it is that they won't commit to answering on their own policy of whether or not the retirement age for OAS will be raised 67. They probably asked the question at least 20 times in QP without a straight answer, lol Edit.. now all opposition members are echoing "YES OR NO" after each question, rofl Diane Finley better be getting paid OT because she's been taking most of the questions on OAS so far.

That settles it. The opposition better be hammering the Conservatives on this point.

Steaks for everyone! Harper, Wen tighten ties, sign deal for beef exports China and Canada on Wednesday signed a series of agreements to boost modest levels of bilateral trade, including a deal that Ottawa said should allow the immediate resumption of Canadian beef and tallow exports after a nine-year pause. The deals were inked in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People by Premier Wen Jiabao and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who arrived on Tuesday with a large trade delegation in a bid to ramp up exports and reduce Canada’s reliance on the huge U.S. market. Canadian officials said the deal on beef should allow the immediate resumption of beef and tallow exports, which Beijing halted in 2003 after Canada discovered a case of mad cow disease. China committed itself in 2010 to resuming trade in Canadian beef and tallow. However, commercial trade has not resumed because of Beijing’s standing restrictions on beef containing the growth enhancer ractopamine. Canada says it is determined to open up new markets and reduce reliance on the United States, which takes about 75 per cent of all Canadian exports. Ottawa intensified its calls to diversify exports last month after Washington vetoed a pipeline that would have carried crude from the western province of Alberta to Texas. China does not import any Canadian oil, but says it is interested in doing so. The two nations also signed an extension of a memorandum of understanding on energy issues covering oil, gas and nuclear energy as well as trade and investment. “This agreement will increase opportunities to attract capital investment, and improve access to markets for Canada’s energy resources, technology and related services,” a Canadian statement said. CTV News | Harper, Wen tighten ties, sign deal for beef exports