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VIDEO: Mark Carney delivered a speech heard round the world — now what?

I never thought I'd say this, but I'll work to elect a Liberal majority come next election. If ever there was a time when we needed EVERYONE pulling together, this is it.

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Meet the bagman: the Ontario PC fundraising chief and his developer ties

Great "exposé". Now, how about giving the same treatment to the Liberals and NDP?

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VIDEO: Mark Carney delivered a speech heard round the world — now what?

Hey Margalo. Are you misspelling your name - Mar Lago? I suspect you're a die hard PP fan and nothing will be good enough for you unless it comes out of PP's mouth.

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U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in 'current form'

I agree. No deal is better than a bad deal. Let's remember, Trump will be gone in a few years. All this chaos will evaporate, and CUSMA will still be in force. Perhaps the next administration will be less fixated on quick wins and see the trade pact as a valuable tool for North America's economy.

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THE PAIKIN PODCAST: Will Carney pay a price for military spending decisions?

Canada is absolutely moving in the right direction. The American government (Trump and friends) have adequately demonstrated their penchant for antagonism and war (tariffs, Iran, Israel, Venezuela, Cuba...). Can Canada be that far behind on their list of targets?Purchasing any defense equipment from the US comes with huge risks, especially when they can withhold upgrades to their proprietary software. What use is a jet when they can crash it with the push of a button? There's no question that the government is in a tough position, orchestrated by Trump. For the foreseeable future, I don't see Canada being an ally of the US. Certainly not while Republicans are at the helm. We are in their crosshairs. Building our defensive capability without their technology is the smartest thing we can do.

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Ontario 'ripping up' $100 million deal with Elon Musk's Starlink in response to U.S. tariffs

I totally agree with the cancellation of the contract, but it will delay getting this much-needed service to the North. It'll be interesting to see how greedy Canadian providers get in bidding to fill this need.

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U.S. pauses tariffs on Canadian goods for a month

And, once again, the US is a laughing stock. You have to wonder what else Trudeau traded away to prevent an unpleasant situation while his party is in the midst of playing musical chairs, trying to pick a new leader. Heavens, why are they picking a new leader when Trudeau is so powerful that he can change the direction of North America's economy with two phone calls?

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THE PAIKIN PODCAST: That time everyone seemed to care about climate change

You're right. We need to do our part!Allow me to get on my soap box again. Have you ever considered the volume of fuel emissions in one day from all the vehicles sitting in a drive-thru line for a cup of coffee? The next time you pass a Tim Hortons or other fast food outlet, count the cars in line -- and multiply that by the number of outlets in the country. That's how much emission is going into the atmosphere every second of every day. How about closing down the drive-thrus and getting people to expend a little energy to purchase a coffee? Wouldn't that make a difference? Think world-wide!We do need to do our part, and this is something we all can do -- if we're serious about climate change.

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POLL: What our online polls tell us about Liberal voters

When I watched him "perform" at his father's funeral, I feared for what might come next. And, yup, the youngins drank the Kool Aid. Elected the drama teacher to be the country's prime minister. Join hands, sing Kumbaya. It will get better soon (I vote).

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VIDEO: Why banning kids from social media is a terrible idea

Some will still seek out social media, true. But if there's a ban, perhaps the content creators who target teens (and younger) will move on, or retire.

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NDP leaves door open to supporting minority Liberal government budget

The NDP's support may be a moot point. If enough PCs cross the floor, it won't matter.If I were a PC MP, I might be tempted to join the Liberals, too. I don't think there's one MP in Ottawa (certainly not Pierre Poilievre) who could navigate the challenges Canada is facing -- Trump's protectionism, China, Russia.... Carney fully understands our economy and how it fits into the global picture. I honestly believe he is the only one who has a chance of turning our fortunes around.Maybe, just for now, we need to forget which political party we wanted to win the last election and get behind the one that did, albeit as a minority. If there was ever a time to come together in order to survive and thrive, it's now. Isn't it?

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VIDEO: Mark Carney delivered a speech heard round the world — now what?

I haven't read much about a backlash, but thanks for sharing your take on his speech. You seem to have an inside track on what Quebeckers think about everything. For example, I didn't know 'sovereignty" was a word reserved for Quebec's exclusive use. Are you sure about that?

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POLL: Most opposed to extending drug legalization

Excuse me. I am not lazy. I am creative, chatty, focused on the task at hand, and unappreciative of comments by people who don't know what they're talking about.

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Doug Ford confirms Ontario election to begin Wednesday

I disagree with your assessment. With Trump in power for about the same length of term as a provincial government, I think it's a good idea to hear from all party leaders about their plans to represent Ontarians at the table. Our economy is among those that will be hit hardest by tariffs and I don't think we can count on Trudeau to say anything meaningful between now and the federal election, whenever that is. He says we will hit back hard, but yesterday's news suggests it will be a weak-kneed approach.Of course, there will be other issues during the campaign -- education, health care, long term care, and housing for example. It will be good to hear what all parties have planned if they win the election. Then we can figure out if we can afford to implement their dreams. The Liberals and NDP will have a field day blaming the PCs for all our woes, but I doubt they have a clue how to fix the problems without throwing money at it - everyone's favourite passtime.

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VIDEO: Confused about Ontario’s new car insurance rules? You're not alone

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I think to mask the recent gouge in premiums overall. My 'options' cost $26 for the year, but my premium went up $251.22 for the year. I have the highest rating and no blemish on my driving record. Shopping around didn't produce much of a savings - less than $50 for the same coverage. For a laugh, I let AI do a rough calculation of my premium in Saskatchewan using SGI (the public system) and it doesn't look like I'd score any savings once I raise the SGI basic coverage to match my current private plan. So I laughed.They really have us between an rock and a hard place!

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POLL: Most opposed to extending drug legalization

Thanks for the grammar lesson, Gruntfutak. In the north we tend not to correct the work of others lest we be found guilty of some other transgression.

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THE PAIKIN PODCAST: That time everyone seemed to care about climate change

Yup. I look at all the 'thumbs down' to my comment about the impact of idling vehicles in drive-thrus and extrapolate that to the general population. People care, but only if it doesn't inconvenience them. Some commenters are right. If we are the only ones to make an effort to reverse the damage being done, it won't make a huge difference -- so long as major polluters like China operate unchecked. So, does that mean we don't try? We don't do what we can?

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Trump terminates trade talks with Canada because of Ontario anti-tariff ads

I've listened to the original Reagan speech from 1987. Ontario's anti-tariff ad is a master class in boiling down a five minute speech into one minute. Nothing of the essence of Reagan's speech is misrepresented, and the Reagan Foundation should be ashamed for claiming otherwise. Congratulations to the editor of the ad.It will be interesting to see how the Republican voter base reacts to the ad and how Reagan accurately predicted the outcome of imposing tariffs, as evidenced by the current state of affairs worldwide.

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Trump terminates trade talks with Canada because of Ontario anti-tariff ads

Hey, Real EI. I didn't miss it. The speech in 1987 was related to the angst of Americans about their skirmish with Japan. And in that instance, there was merit in the tariffs. But the essence of his speech - did you miss that part of my comment? - was that tariffs are not a good approach to trade. Are you an Orange Man Lover, and will pick apart anything that suggests Trump is a problem?

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VIDEO: Are you a student who depends on OSAP? Your debt load is about to soar

The demand is, and has been, in the trades. The jobs are plentiful and the wages are VERY good. Don't look to the government to keep costs low. The institutions need to scale back their expectations and operate within their means. The government equals the taxpayer. That's where the money comes from! As it is, the taxpayer covers the cost of loan interest for OASP (the difference between the low rate charged for OASP and the actual cost of borrowing), and the repayment schedule is very reasonable. The trick is choosing a field where there is work for graduates.

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