Justin Trudeau unveiled his diverse 31-member cabinet as he was sworn in as Canada’s 23rd prime minister at Rideau Hall, the Ottawa official residence of the Governor General, Queen Elizabeth’s representative in Canada, on Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015. The post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Diverse 31-Member Cabinet appeared first on
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somecanuckchick dot com: It’s official!
It’s official! Justin Trudeau has been sworn in as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister… The new Cabinet has also been sworn in… In case you missed it, here’s the list: Justin Trudeau — Prime Minister, plus Intergovernmental Affairs and Youth Ralph Goodale — Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Carolyn Bennett — Indigenous
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Stephen Harper’s weird “thank you” letter to same public servants he terrorized
Stephen Harper has penned an I’m-a-nice-guy letter to the same federal public servants he terrorized, dictatorship-style, during his nine years in power. The post Stephen Harper’s weird “thank you” letter to same public servants he terrorized appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Pre-cabinet post: "On merit", Trudeau could appoint a very qualified 100% female cabinet
First post in a loooong time, but with much discussion about “merit” in regards to Trudeau’s gender parity in cabinet commitment I decided to do digging to demonstrate that yes, on merit Trudeau could appoint a 100% female cabinet because of …
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Pre-cabinet post: "On merit", Trudeau could appoint a very qualified 100% female cabinet
First post in a loooong time, but with much discussion about “merit” in regards to Trudeau’s gender parity in cabinet commitment I decided to do digging to demonstrate that yes, on merit Trudeau could appoint a 100% female cabinet because of the depth of the Liberal caucus. Here are some of the
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Pre-cabinet post: "On merit", Trudeau could appoint a very qualified 100% female cabinet
First post in a loooong time, but with much discussion about “merit” in regards to Trudeau’s gender parity in cabinet commitment I decided to do digging to demonstrate that yes, on merit Trudeau could appoint a 100% female cabinet because of the depth of the Liberal caucus. Here are some of the
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Teresa Ghilarducci laments both the state of the union movement in the U.S., and the lack of any public discussion as to how to rebuild the strongest voice most citizens have against corporate excesses. And Bob Bryan recognizes that unions are nothing
Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: Justin Trudeau’s Big Renovations and Small Stature
Justin Trudeau has said he refuses to move into the Prime Minister’s residence at 24 Sussex Drive until it has a multi-million dollar renovation. I think Trudeau Jr.’s stature is not fitting of his position. He is Prime Minister, not king, emperor or tzar. He should not be so juvenile.
Continue readingAlberta Politics: Scary news for Halloween: Never mind Harper Derangement Syndrome; Notley Derangement Syndrome is a real thing!
PHOTOS: Deficit rode a pale horse … as seen by some Albertans in the skies over Edmonton. Below: Rachel Notley, and Pierre and Justin Trudeau, who are all thought by sufferers of various forms of conservative delusional personality disorder to have economic superpowers. Below them: Two guys who for some
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: New column day
Here (via PressReader), on how Canada’s attendance at the Paris climate change conference may prove to be utterly useless if Justin Trudeau isn’t prepared to override Brad Wall’s obstruction. For further reading…– Trudeau’s show of inclusion is discussed here – and there’s certainly reason to think he’s less directly hostile
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Amy Goodman interviews Joseph Stiglitz about the corporate abuses the Trans-Pacific Partnership will allow to take priority over the public interest. And Stuart Trew and Scott Sinclair offer some suggestions to at least ensure that Canadians have an opportunity for meaningful review
Continue readingMontreal Simon: How We Can Bury the Harper Cons Forever
As you know the Harper Cons have set out on a long journey through the political wilderness to choose a new leader, after the shocking loss of the only one they ever had.And now it seems that journey could be an even longer one.Debate is growing within the leaderless Conservative Party
Continue readingwRanter.com: What does the Liberal win mean for Jewish groups?
The longest election campaign in modern Canadian history delivered more than a surprise Liberal majority – it yielded six new Jewish MPs for the winning party: Michael Levitt in Toronto’s York Centre; Anthony Housefather in Mount Royal, and Jim Carr in Winnipeg South Centre – all ridings with large Jewish
Continue readingMind Bending Politics: Canadian Charges Still In Force in the Amanda Todd Case
Recent media headlines have somewhat suggested that charges against the accused man that cyber-stalked Canadian teen Amanda Todd have been dropped. Most will remember the story of Amanda Todd. A Canadian teen who was harassed, extorted and bullied by a cyber stalker. Heart wrenching pleas for help to make the abuse go away were posted […]
Continue readingAlberta Politics: Reaction to this afternoon’s Budget Speech is bound to be completely predictable
ILLUSTRATIONS: A mosaic planned for some future Legislature renovation showing the Opposition and Government positions on the budget. Below: A scene from the Kabuki theatre in which actors portraying Premier Rachel Notley and Finance Minister Joe Ceci contemplate the books left them by the PC government … or something. Below
Continue readingLeDaro: Goodbye to 10 years of drawing Harper
Political cartoonist Michael de Adder has been drawing Stephen Harper for 10 years and hasn’t been afraid to let his views shine through. But now, he’s setting his sights on the new prime minister-designate. Read the story here.
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On missed opportunities
As mentioned here, I’ll be adding over the next little while to an already-substantial set of views on the NDP’s choices which led to last week’s federal election results. But I’ll start by expanding on a point which I made briefly earlier in the campaign (at a time when it
Continue readingdaveberta.ca - Alberta Politics: What do the federal election results mean for Edmonton and Alberta?
With the excitement of the 2015 federal election one week behind us, now is a good time to take a look at how the results of the election could impact Edmonton and Alberta. The reality of a majority Liberal government in Ottawa… Continue Reading →
Continue readingSusan on the Soapbox: Sunny Ways?
“If it were in my power I would try the sunny way…Do you not believe that there is more to be gained by appealing to the heart and soul of men rather than to compel them to do a thing?”—Sir Wilfrid Laurier “Sunny ways my friends, sunny ways.” When Justin
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On ticking clocks
Governing inevitably involves a combination of setting the agenda to the extent possible, and responding to events to the extent necessary. And while there’s a great deal of doubt as to where the Libs’ priorities will lie, it’s possible to identify the areas where they’ll have little choice but to
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