Why have Liberal Members of Parliament, looking at the possibility of a snap election, are not mounting a leadership convention instead? I can think of at least two individuals who might be offered as alternatives to the abysmal Justin Trudeau, both with impressive financial, government-related qualifications. No doubt there are other competent possibilities.
We have been financially compromised by some of our Prime Ministers since Pierre Trudeau returned federal deficit spending to Canada after the efforts of previous prime ministers to eliminate the debt caused by World War II.
Do we really look forward to the obvious likelihood of the unfortunate Pierre Poilievre becoming Prime Minister. Assuming that Mr. Singh is highly unlikely to make a valid inroad into a next election, I am not sure that, at age 80, I can currently think of anybody to vote for, except Green, as a protest vote; and I am not alone!
Save us from political Nirvana [or do you have no mechanism for a leadership convention? If not, why not.]
I think that it is high time that we, as a country, make it mandatory that if you live here and call yourself a Canadian you hold only a Canadian passport.
No dual citizenship.
It has become to easy to hold two passports and live in the country of the second one and when things flare up there, demand that Canada rescue you and your extended family.
There are many countries that do not allow a person to hold more than one.
The current government finds it too easy to spend us into tax debt so that it might look good on the world stage.
It would not look good no matter what they did and they are certainly not succeeding at home. Let us start here.
We cannot be a country of convenience and perks.
Bank of Canada Interest Rates and Charter Banks’ Mortgage Rates.
It seems to me that bank mortgage rates are at the heart of inflationary pressure. Charter banks make an extraordinary volume of profit, benefitting from high residential mortgage rates. It will take an act of courageous wisdom for Government of Canada to control the flow of cash from ordinary citizens (i.e. middle class) to Charter Bank profits. An Act of Parliament could establish a fixed upper limit on residential mortgage rates of, say, 3 to 4 percent, independent of Bank of Canada lending rates. This would help level out the so-called housing crisis by allowing more middle class folks to purchase and possibly slowing down or eliminating housing profit grabs by individuals and corporations.
Do you have the political will to radically alter the system? Do you want to win the next election? Do you want to prove that Government works for the middle class?
Kind regards,
Victor Hendricken
According to Governor Tiff Macklem and Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor, Shelter price inflation remains high, driven by rent and mortgage interest costs, and is still the biggest contributor to total inflation.
Trump reply. immediate: Remove duty free limit to returning Canadians using road access to cross border. Apply 25% duty to everything they have. Not applied to air, boat or train travel since that isn’t a source of quick cross border shopping. This will almost shut down cross border shopping by residents of Canada. It will kill commerce in Point Roberts, Blaine, Lynden, Bellingham and area, and parts across Canada with similar situations. This will be sad and not the way we want to treat our neighbours. However this would be a reply to far more severe attacks that would hit our economy if Trump applies his 25% tariff on all we ship south.
Maybe time to think disrespect. Come Jan 20 and beyond any steps to harm Canada through duty tariffs or other economic means by Trump government, remove the American Flag from school gyms and public buildings, inside & out, at YVR & all airports, private & public displays of same anywhere. By no means damage the flag, fold it up neatly & store respectfully in reserve for sanity and respect of our national sovereignty to return. This would send a powerful message south where respect of their national flag is very important. The only places it should fly at that time in Canada is the US Embassy & American Consulates.
Trump reply. immediate: Remove duty free limit to returning Canadians using road access to cross border. Apply 25% duty to everything they have. Not applied to air, boat or train travel since that isn’t a source of quick cross border shopping. This will almost shut down cross border shopping by residents of Canada. It will kill commerce in Point Roberts, Blaine, Lynden, Bellingham and area, and parts across Canada with similar situations. This will be sad and not the way we want to treat our neighbours. However this would be a reply to far more severe attacks that would hit our economy if Trump applies his 25% tariff on all we ship south.
Joseph Michael Misale says
No to Bill C . November is the month of remembering of those who gave their life
in two World Wars
These young men gave up their for the all
Canadians enjoy today . Is their death all for
not. In their memory vote vote no to Bill C
Joseph Michael Misale
Jane Larson says
Why have Liberal Members of Parliament, looking at the possibility of a snap election, are not mounting a leadership convention instead? I can think of at least two individuals who might be offered as alternatives to the abysmal Justin Trudeau, both with impressive financial, government-related qualifications. No doubt there are other competent possibilities.
We have been financially compromised by some of our Prime Ministers since Pierre Trudeau returned federal deficit spending to Canada after the efforts of previous prime ministers to eliminate the debt caused by World War II.
Do we really look forward to the obvious likelihood of the unfortunate Pierre Poilievre becoming Prime Minister. Assuming that Mr. Singh is highly unlikely to make a valid inroad into a next election, I am not sure that, at age 80, I can currently think of anybody to vote for, except Green, as a protest vote; and I am not alone!
Save us from political Nirvana [or do you have no mechanism for a leadership convention? If not, why not.]
J.C. Hooper says
I think that it is high time that we, as a country, make it mandatory that if you live here and call yourself a Canadian you hold only a Canadian passport.
No dual citizenship.
It has become to easy to hold two passports and live in the country of the second one and when things flare up there, demand that Canada rescue you and your extended family.
There are many countries that do not allow a person to hold more than one.
The current government finds it too easy to spend us into tax debt so that it might look good on the world stage.
It would not look good no matter what they did and they are certainly not succeeding at home. Let us start here.
We cannot be a country of convenience and perks.
Victor Hendricken says
Bank of Canada Interest Rates and Charter Banks’ Mortgage Rates.
It seems to me that bank mortgage rates are at the heart of inflationary pressure. Charter banks make an extraordinary volume of profit, benefitting from high residential mortgage rates. It will take an act of courageous wisdom for Government of Canada to control the flow of cash from ordinary citizens (i.e. middle class) to Charter Bank profits. An Act of Parliament could establish a fixed upper limit on residential mortgage rates of, say, 3 to 4 percent, independent of Bank of Canada lending rates. This would help level out the so-called housing crisis by allowing more middle class folks to purchase and possibly slowing down or eliminating housing profit grabs by individuals and corporations.
Do you have the political will to radically alter the system? Do you want to win the next election? Do you want to prove that Government works for the middle class?
Kind regards,
Victor Hendricken
According to Governor Tiff Macklem and Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor, Shelter price inflation remains high, driven by rent and mortgage interest costs, and is still the biggest contributor to total inflation.
Terrance Fisher says
Trump reply. immediate: Remove duty free limit to returning Canadians using road access to cross border. Apply 25% duty to everything they have. Not applied to air, boat or train travel since that isn’t a source of quick cross border shopping. This will almost shut down cross border shopping by residents of Canada. It will kill commerce in Point Roberts, Blaine, Lynden, Bellingham and area, and parts across Canada with similar situations. This will be sad and not the way we want to treat our neighbours. However this would be a reply to far more severe attacks that would hit our economy if Trump applies his 25% tariff on all we ship south.
Terrance Fisher says
Maybe time to think disrespect. Come Jan 20 and beyond any steps to harm Canada through duty tariffs or other economic means by Trump government, remove the American Flag from school gyms and public buildings, inside & out, at YVR & all airports, private & public displays of same anywhere. By no means damage the flag, fold it up neatly & store respectfully in reserve for sanity and respect of our national sovereignty to return. This would send a powerful message south where respect of their national flag is very important. The only places it should fly at that time in Canada is the US Embassy & American Consulates.
T Fisher says
Trump reply. immediate: Remove duty free limit to returning Canadians using road access to cross border. Apply 25% duty to everything they have. Not applied to air, boat or train travel since that isn’t a source of quick cross border shopping. This will almost shut down cross border shopping by residents of Canada. It will kill commerce in Point Roberts, Blaine, Lynden, Bellingham and area, and parts across Canada with similar situations. This will be sad and not the way we want to treat our neighbours. However this would be a reply to far more severe attacks that would hit our economy if Trump applies his 25% tariff on all we ship south.