Tim Leslie

@acoyne So, you're saying it's time to buy some Raytheon and Lockheed Martin stock... ;)

Just an utter and unmitigated disaster. He has got himself into a mess, has no clue what to do, and wants the rest of the world to bail him out. The sum total of the effort: not only $25 billion in costs and a depleted US missile arsenal, but the loss of US credibility and an Iranian regime that is more radical than ever, more entrenched than ever, and in some ways more powerful than ever, having possession of not just all of their nuclear material, but also the Strait of Hormuz. Hard to think of a more complete catastrophe. theglobeandmail.com/business/inter… theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

@mileslunn Hmm. Not totally opposed to a so-called sovereign wealth fund, However, governments should not be in the business of business, and my concern would be the outsized influence of choosing winners and losers.

I agree and hope Canadian sovereign wealth fund much like CPPIB invests around the globe not just in Canada. Goal should be to raise more revenue to fund programs, reduce debt, and if possible lower taxes so best return should be goal #1

@erinotoole @CorrieBanman For sure. Online, character limitations, etc., don’t make for a great conversational venue. My apologies for my curt reply to your post the other day Mr. O’Toole. Michael Geist’s longer form substack on governmental age verification articulates the key points well.

@CorrieBanman @f1exhaustnotes I enjoy smart comments and discussion but that is sadly rare on X

Anyone with children knows this is a necessary step for their well-being and for wider social cohesion. Good move by @WabKinew

@mileslunn @acoyne You can disagree based on opinion, but not on facts. Captains of capitalism (and shareholders) on both sides of the border have no appetite for prolonged economic softness.

@f1exhaustnotes @acoyne Disagree. I think you underestimate level of anger. It will take years and lets not rule out another Trump like winning as MAGA controls GOP so Trump may not be last like him. If no more like him then those not adults during his time will view US normally so shift over time.

My latest, on the “rupture” debate: Trump may be temporary. The damage he is doing isn’t theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

The same Manitoba government responsible for healthcare wait times that could qualify as extreme sports and home-care rollouts that needed an apology? Yeah, they're definitely going to be the experts to age-regulate the internet. This'll be flawless. Ensuring safe and sufficient water supplies to their citizens may be a better place for the MB gov to spend their days.

@f1exhaustnotes @WabKinew You should learn a lot more about the issues. Get back to me when you do.

@markevans I can see both sides of that. However, if our provinces populace and tourists can arrive and depart via jet from Billy Bishop Airport, the province is ahead ;)

Mike Harris' "Common Sense Revolution" destroyed Ontario. I believe that Doug Ford's regime is causing even more damage. It's a party more concerned with power and rewarding its friends than governing. We're in trouble.

@mileslunn @acoyne It was within two years for each. The electorate has a short memory, the foreign electorate, even shorter. The Canadian electorate, ummm even shorter ;)

@f1exhaustnotes @acoyne That took decades to repair and didnt happen overnight. Yes now fine with those two but that is many years later

@DavidColetto Fantastic polling results, probably has a lot to do with the forward-looking LPC platform being cribbed from that of the CPC platform.

“The latest numbers suggest that the Liberals’ transition to a majority government has been absorbed by the public with little resistance and may even be reinforcing their advantage. We see no evidence of a backlash. Approval remains stable, the Prime Minister’s personal ratings are strong, and the party has widened its lead in vote intention. Combined with earlier findings that Canadians are more satisfied than dissatisfied with a Liberal majority, the results point to a level of comfort with the current direction. At the same time, the broader opinion environment remains remarkably steady. Canadians are still divided on the direction of the country, deeply pessimistic about the world, and focused on a familiar set of issues led by affordability. For the Conservatives, the challenge remains structural. They continue to hold advantages on issues like immigration and crime, but those strengths are not translating into broader momentum. Meanwhile, the Liberals are benefiting from a wider coalition of support and a leader with consistently positive impressions. What stands out most is how little disruption the move to majority government has caused in public opinion. Instead of changing the trajectory, it appears to have reinforced it.”

@danielfoch @SabrinaMaddeaux Reminds me of the saying ‘you can have anything you want, but you can’t have everything’.

Most people say they want affordable housing. What they usually mean is: “I want my kids to be able to buy a house, but I also want my house to go up 8% a year forever, and I definitely do not want a fourplex near me.” That is the Canadian housing crisis in one sentence.

History suggests otherwise. Germany tries to exterminate a people and blitzkrieg half of Europe. A few years later trade and relations are grand, Jews are buying Mercedes and allies are oomm-pa-pa'ing in Munich. Oh, and Japanese folks were enjoying Disneyland Tokyo in less than 40 years after having 2 cities turned to ash. Perhaps it's my eternal optimism, but methinks the world--with USA in it, will be just fine in time.

@f1exhaustnotes @acoyne Sure may recover in 40 years but idea it will go back to way it was when Trump leaves is nonsense. It will take decades and a lot will depend heavily on how US behaves

@trainofangels00 This is all useless talk unless SAAB restarts making automobiles again ;)

Saab has offered Canada a big new deal. They want to sell Gripen fighter jets to our air force. As many of you know, these jets would be built right here in Canada with Canadian workers. This would create awesome jobs and support our country. Saab also plans to build a secure data center in Montreal. This special building would keep all important military information safe inside Canada. Our air force could control everything from here without sending data to other countries. This idea would help Canada get the new fighter jets it needs while staying in full control. It is a smart way to strengthen our defense. 🇨🇦🇸🇪 #cdnpoli #Canada

@jmbprime Why do you think the Conservatives did not win the last election?

Canadians will have 3 years to judge PM Carney's performance. Canadians had 20+ years to judge Pierre Poilievre and they chose Mark Carney. Conservatives are still grappling with the fact they lost the election they were sure they would win.

@funtomvids Hi Alex, I'll take things that didn't happen for $200

🟥 I stopped by my local supermarket after work yesterday, to pick up some hummus and a baguette. Behind me in line at the self-checkout were two young men, who looked to be in their late teens. I overhead one say to the other, “I had to get two different security clearances just to be a VOLUNTEER at this community organization, yet someone who is the leader of a main political party and wants to be the Prime Minister of Canada doesn’t even HAVE security clearance??? Make it make sense!” I smiled quietly to myself. Young Canadians these days, are sharp. They know a scammer when they see one. 😌

@DavidMcLA Sooo, if I understand your point correctly, put US liquor back on the shelves and allows consumers to make their own choices?

Yes, there’s a cost to asserting our sovereignty and standing up against Trump’s egregious economic threats to Canada. Most Canadians are prepared to pay to ensure we are treated fairly by the US.

@McGov888 @cbcwatcher Ok. So what could Canada and PM Carney do that would diversify the sales of Canadian Oil and Gas from predominantly one county to many?

@f1exhaustnotes @cbcwatcher We give $20 a barrel discount on oil to the US. Which we supply 24% of all the gasoline in the US, every single day. The US took almost all the automotive jobs back. What's the point of free trade if the US tariffs our lumber, steel, aluminum? Other partners don't FA.

Wednesday, Louise Blais, former Canadian Ambassador to the UN, gives her take on how the US sees Canada as reluctant to negotiate "(Mexico) has taken a completely different approach. They've gone down the list of irritants that they have, they have checked off and dealt with with the, you know, we're talking about 50 here." "...So whereas Canada, we are seen to having, wanting to keep all of the levers together, not make concessions." "I'm just trying to make sure that your viewers understand the mindset of the United States." "One is I think we have to show that we care, that this is important, that we value the relationship with the United States." @blais_louise

@McGov888 @cbcwatcher The word 'partner' suggests an equal relationship. I'm all for Canada, but we're talking about a trade relationship that is not equal. These may be hard words to hear, however, in any unbalanced relationship, often the larger partner earns a stronger voice.

@cbcwatcher I can't think of a single thing that I buy that is American. It would seem this is more for exporters to US. Our low dollar will help those guys out. To hell with free trade. We don't deserve to be treated like this by our "partner". Zero respect. 🍁

Partnerships could be viewed like good marriages: two equals contributing in their own important ways. The US-Canada trade bond is valuable, but the imbalance is real—Canada relies on the US for the vast majority of its exports. In any such imbalanced relationship, the larger partner often earns a stronger voice.

That's the asymmetry that the US doesn't want to admit to, here. They can provoke us at will, but any response at all by us merits punishment from the superior power. How dare we? That's not a partnership.

Totally agree with diversifying trade and building out those opportunities. A good start would be removing bureaucratic barriers. Many countries want to buy Canadas oil and natural gas, but here we are. Also, a number of countries have outwardly cordial relations with the U.S. Why Canada wants to takes a combative approach? I think it’s been most aptly described as political performative theatrics.

@f1exhaustnotes @DavidColetto It’s time to make other partnerships and stop being dependent on the US. This is happening because we’ve been accepting this for decades. The US understands why Carney spoke this way, they aren’t mad at all, they agree. Carney is doing exactly what we want and need,it’s working

“Imagine a Prime Minister who walks Canadians through the plan. Here is what we are trying to fix. Here is why this approach makes sense. Here is what success looks like. Here is when you should expect to feel it. Here is what might go wrong. That kind of transparency does not weaken authority. It builds it. And it’s so different than anything else we’ve seen before. In my work asking people questions, I see how people respond when leaders explain their thinking in plain language. Even skeptics become more patient and some opponents soften when they feel informed rather than managed. People are far more willing to grant room to manoeuvre when they understand the destination.” open.substack.com/pub/davidcolet…