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Can you really blame the court's disregarding of land titles when they're merely interpreting laws that government has already passed? If that is the case and I were a judge, I'd say... if you don't like my ruling then change the bloody laws. Or is there something else at play here? Former Minister of Indian Affairs Chuck Strahl once said that UNDRIP 'throws out the balance between collective and individual rights'. In a constitutional democracy should native rights trump all other rights? Of course not. I'm all for reconciliation but sensible reconciliation. As for the Constitution I'm all for enshrining property rights, but get this mess straitened out first before even contemplating it.

Unlike the federal government, Toronto doesn't have a seat at the UN or has any good reason to be involved in international affairs. The Mayor's job is to run the city and uphold the best interests of all those living there. A mayor isn't required to have an opinion on the war in Palestine or to take sides. But if certain groups are feeling threatened (such as the Jewish community in this case), then it's time for action. Just my opinion.

In my opinion, this isn't a war between Palestinians and Jews, but between Islamism and Zionism. The main cause being Palestine (and Jerusalem in particular). And if that isn't it, then none of the Islamic majority countries that were involved in all these wars wouldn't have gotten involved. Are the Jews really conquerors and oppressors when they're so badly outnumbered, or even colonizers when they populated the area 3000 years ago 1500 years before Islam was even introduced to the area? Since being expelled from the land by the Romans 2000 years ago, it's the Jews who have been the oppressed, while Islam has been conquering and being oppressors for the last 1500. So what's the difference between Islamism and Zionism? Why does the left always seem to give Islamism a pass while calling out Zionism as something evil?

The role of monarchy in most modern western democracies is strictly ceremonial and it being apolitical. If we were to get rid of the monarchy, how would we choose our head of state and have the position remain politically neutral which carries some significance with our parliamentary system of government?

Great post! Make the objectives so convoluted that no-one could ever question if tax payer's money was put to good use. And if you do question it, then you hate women and little girls.

If I was in charge and had $11 billion to spend on foreign aid, I would keep it simple. Send military engineers and contractors to the world's most destitute places and provide those in need with a clean water supply, food, and medical assistance. Now that would be something.

$1.2 trillion??? You mean $1.2 billion. I mean, a billion ain't bad either.

That did cross my mind. I'm still a little unsure if I'm understanding this properly. First I've heard about it.

I don't quite get everything, but I get the gist of it. If this is true, then it should be front page news since it appears to imply an intent to commit fraud by using taxpayer pension funds and setting it up in such a way to become extremely rich. Almost all Canadian and U.S. major banks including the CPP Investment Board have just this year rescinded all past commitments in de-risking green energy projects. At one time they were all on board, and as of now deserted the ship en masse. It seems they're smelling something they don't like.

Population of Norway is about 5.6 million. Relatively low Debt to GDP ratio. Almost all of it's electrical generation comes from hydroelectric sources. Sounds like those running Norway have things under control. So, small country, ridiculously small population, low debt, plenty of resources to produce hydroelectric power. Fantastic living standards I'll bet. But it's also one of the world's largest exporters of oil and gas. Surprise... surprise. So what's wrong with us being a bit like Norway?

I have no reason to believe the Empress will have any problems with Saskatchewan or Ontario... From the Office of the Premier (Ontario) July 22,2025 Today’s MOU calls for the new pipelines to be built using Ontario steel along a route that will connect western Canadian oil and gas to new and existing refineries in southern Ontario, as well as a new deep-sea port in James Bay. The MOU also calls for new rail lines, also built using Ontario steel, to connect critical mineral deposits located in Ontario’s Ring of Fire region to ports in Western Canada. “We are sending a clear signal that Canada’s energy future will be built by Canadians, for Canadians,” said Premier Moe. “This agreement commits our provinces to work together to unlock new markets, shore up our supply chains from mine to port and advocate for the federal reforms our industry needs. By advancing pipelines, rail connections and critical-mineral processing capacity, we are safeguarding thousands of jobs, strengthening our energy security and fostering sustainable growth.” Under the agreement, Saskatchewan joins Ontario and Alberta in a coordinated effort to accelerate the development of major nation-building projects. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to supporting workers and industries across provincial boundaries while reducing Canada’s reliance on any single trading partner. “We’re taking action to grow our economy, build real infrastructure and get major projects moving,” said Premier Smith. “Alberta is proud to lead the way in uniting with provinces that share a vision for responsible development, economic freedom and common sense. We’re standing up for our oil and gas sector and making sure our world-class resources reach the markets that need them. Together, Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan are showing what’s possible when provinces step up. This agreement is about building a stronger, more connected Canada, one project at a time.” As part of the agreement, the three provinces will advocate for a more competitive federal regulatory environment alongside an updated federal review process based on the “One Project, One Process” principle with deference to provincial processes. Each province also reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its duty to consult with Indigenous communities and to support meaningful participation in economic opportunities for Indigenous communities and proponents, including through equity partnerships in major projects. Today’s MOU builds on Ontario’s leadership in strengthening internal trade and expanding economic cooperation. Since April 2025, Ontario has signed 10 MOUs with other provinces and territories to reduce internal trade barriers. Ontario recently passed the Protect Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act, making it the first jurisdiction in Canada to eliminate all party-specific exceptions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. What can I say? It's a start and somebody has to do it.

According to Canada's Energy Regulator, we will require an additional 684 TWh of generating capacity by 2050 in addition to what we have right now. That's 575 wind power installations each the size of Quebec's Seigneurie de Beaupre wind farm with its 164 units. And don't forget the life span of these babies is only 20-25 years. Or..... maybe 134 hydro electric power stations each the size of B.C.'s Site C power station (which you can't just stick any old place). Or.... 16 additional nuclear plants each the size of Bruce Nuclear Power Station with its 4 reactors. And on top of all that, everything has to be hooked up to the grid. And so what are we doing right now except arguing about pipelines? I mean, let's face facts. This is an enormous undertaking, and all this has to be built in the next 25 years to meet our energy needs. Nothing against pipelines either because we'll need the extra revenues from oil and gas to help pay for all this stuff. Fun, eh?

Up until the Quiet Revolution of the 1960's, the Catholic Church in Quebec controlled almost every facet of people's lives including schools and hospitals. It called into question the place of religion in society and Quebec began to secularize. On one hand, many believe that a secular Quebec requires the acknowledgement of religious plurality. That all faiths should be treated equally, and that consideration should be made for reasonable requests regarding religious practices. Others say that a secular state should never consider any person's religious convictions, and that religion be invisible in the public domain. That religion causes social divisions as well as devaluation of human rights, in particular the principle of gender equality. This idea of secularism also known as 'laicite' has been around in France since the middle ages. The important word with requests regarding religious faith is 'reasonable'. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/secularism-in-quebec

The CF-18's have served us fairly well for over the last 40 plus years. It only makes sense to purchase the most technologically advanced fighters if we expect them to last the next 40 years. And our pilots who fly these things deserve the best. I'm no expert but I keep hearing the F-35's are the best of the best.

Unless I'm reading this review wrong, when comparing North American to European countries why is North America the one associated with decreased cortisol stress levels? I would have guessed it would be the other way around for some reason. Or for that matter, why are predominantly english speaking countries (including North America, UK, and Ireland) more associated with decreased cortisol stress responses when compared to the rest of Europe? Again, I would have guessed the opposite.

Nutrien, a Canadian fertilizer company and world's largest producer of potash, will build a $1 billion export terminal in Longview Washington, rather than Vancouver. It has plans to export 5-6 million tons of potash per year to Indo-Pacific markets. Analyst Heather Exner-Pirot called it 'a failure on Canada's part and a condemnation of our regulatory environment and inability to permit port infrastructure the private sector actually wants to pay for'. One of the most basic rules of sound economic planning calls for making it simple for companies to get their products to market. We can't blame Nutrien for making an economic decision, especially when Carney's former company Brookfield was forced to move to the U.S. But it still sucks. Our own house has to be put back in order and please stop wasting everyone's time by blaming Trump.

One of Christianity's main contributions was the idea of 'love thy neighbour'. It adopted concepts of rationalism and clear thought from the Greeks. The belief in one God and a firm moral code from the Jews. The Jews were banished from their lands because they refused to recognize the Roman emperor as divine. The Greeks were allowed to stay because worshiping one more deity in their temples wasn't considered so bad. Eventually Christianity became the Roman Empires' state religion which allowed it to spread. Equality can mean equality before God, equality before the law, equal opportunity, or equal outcome. Freedom can be seen as being free from the coercion of others, or freedom from want. Liberty, freedom, equality, and even democracy, can be seen as principles of both left and right. Where they can't seem to agree is with the definitions of which such words represent.

According to Statista, 6% of the world's population uses illicit drugs and substances. In China, it's only .08% of the population. But they don't screw around either. Get caught trafficking more than 50g of heroin, methamphetamines, or cocaine, and you're left facing life imprisonment or the death penalty. Drug users are forced into compulsory isolation where they are detained and treated. It seems if there's a will there's a way.

What you've referred to in a previous post has absolutely nothing to do with torture or assassination. But you probably already knew that.

Governments kill people all the time. They kill people when they don't receive proper medical attention soon enough. When they send soldiers off to war. Would it have been morally wrong for someone to take it upon themselves to kill Hitler? I've got mixed feelings over these attacks on the high seas, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

If we're going to buy these submarines then they should be equipped for total war. Or otherwise what's the point?

So would I, but the world isn't perfect, and our political system isn't perfect either. It would be nice to see a parliament full of independents. But with the party system, if one wishes to run for office and then if elected be able to speak their minds and vote accordingly every time..... then run as an independent. Except you're chances of winning are slim.

It's not a rule carved in stone or anything, but it's pretty much how it works everywhere.

There's this idea going around that if one wants to leave the party one was elected under then they should be seated as an independent. Otherwise the optics look bad. It's why Jody Wilson-Raybould is a class act.

Interesting. So what does the term 'opposition' mean to you exactly? Poilievre is just doing his job by holding the government's feet to the fire on every issue and he's good at it. It keeps them honest. Too bad you don't like it, but this is how democracy works. I'd say he absolutely deserves a second chance. And it remains to be seen if Carney can deliver on everything he says he's going to do. The only poll that matters is the one on election day.