2026 Canadian Political Thread

licks2nite · Mar 16, 2026

Canadian Government Offers to Swiftly Euthanize

The story is yet another grim example of how Canada’s collapsing healthcare system is increasingly steering suffering citizens toward death instead of care.

https://www.globalresearch.ca/canadian-government-euthanize-woman/5918869

A nation borrowing money for day-to-day living only sees compatriots as useless eaters.

licks2nite · Mar 16, 2026

Federal Crown drops charges against Calgary couple caught with nearly 8 kilograms of fentanyl on Saskatchewan highway

There was no explanation for why the narco-suspects walked free, beyond the standard policy language the prosecution service has cited in a number of similar cases documented by The Bureau — that prosecutors must continually assess “a reasonable prospect of conviction and whether the public interest supports continuing the prosecution.”

In Ontario a prosecution service offered a statement that is word-for-word identical to the one it issued in the Swift Current SK case: the standard for prosecution, it said, had ceased to be met. No further explanation was provided in either case.

https://www.todayville.com/federal-...ilograms-of-fentanyl-on-saskatchewan-highway/

Trying to think of something to like about people caught red handed with deadly fentanyl set loose. No cash to keep people in jail. No cash to house mentally ill sleeping on winter sidewalks. No cash to prosecute money laundering. No cash to build BC Ferries in BC or anywhere else in Canada. No cash to build refinery for Alberta crude. No cash to find wood chips to save Crofton pulp mill. But there's cash for F-35s meant to get mixed up in war zones witnessed the last couple of weeks in the Persian Gulf. Times like now, I think if Mexico can get by with First Generation Mig-17s, I think Canada could do nicely instead keeping the Fourth Generation CF-18 Hornets.

Uncled · Mar 17, 2026

licks2nite said:
I think if Mexico can get by with First Generation Mig-17s, I think Canada could do nicely instead keeping the Fourth Generation CF-18 Hornets.

Close but no cigar.

The Mexican Air Force has never flown Mig-17 fighter jets.

However, they do have several Russian made Mil Mi-17 utility helicopters.

licks2nite · Mar 17, 2026

Oilsands major Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says it will delay advancing an $8.25-billion mine expansion in northern Alberta until governments clarify rules around carbon pricing and methane standards.

“Expansion is being deferred due to lack of finalization of government regulatory policies around carbon pricing, methane, which creates uncertainty and economic burden for a long-term growth investment,”

Because oilsands mines operate for decades, people who study the industry say changes to regulatory standards can materially alter project economics, potentially adding billions in compliance costs across the sector over time.

https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/oil-gas/cnrl-delay-mine-expansion-carbon-pricing-rules

If anything could get government serious about clearly defining rules an $8.25 billion deferral should do the trick. Of course, still need another pipeline for extra capacity.

licks2nite · Mar 17, 2026

Here's Why Canada Can't Build Its Own Refineries, Even Though It Produces Millions of Tons of Oil

I dare say a US video production from the presentation bravado. Designed to keep anyone awake who ordinarily wouldn't be interested in the subject matter. If you can trust someone else to do your work for you I suppose offers realistic argument. But I only viewed once and didn't verify with any recent Canadian source.

masterblaster · Mar 18, 2026

Premier Doug Ford has applauded the Vaughan homeowner who shot one of several masked intruders breaking into his home early Tuesday morning, saying more people need to defend themselves with guns.

"As for the person that was defending his family — he was legal gun owner and it stored properly — congratulations!" Ford said. "Yeah, I'm glad you shot the guy. Teaches the rest of these robbers.

I happen to agree with the Premier. Armed thugs that break into your home deserve what they get. They might think twice about a break in if they know the home owner has a gun and not afraid to use it on them.

licks2nite · Mar 19, 2026

Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa and an expert on China expected to flood the Canadian market with EVs capable of transmitting data from microphones and cameras as well as the vehicle’s location back to China.

She added that “Chinese companies are required to spy on behalf of Chinese intelligence services if requested,” and that those critical of China are at risk.

China has a long history of going after Canadian MPs, academics, political parties, and local ethnic and spiritual groups who are critical of the country.

https://www.todayville.com/canadian...govt-surveillance-while-driving-imported-evs/

Not anything new not already said for anyone using Huawei phones. Sidelined by Epstein, two wars and tariffs. Now think about Chinese EVs on Canadian streets identifying Huawei phone users. And what new geopolitical event needed to divert your attention from the consent given in allowing such products in your midst.

licks2nite · Mar 19, 2026

The Site C work camp near Fort St. John, B.C., is a massive, $470-million, 1,700-bed modular facility constructed in 2016 to support the Site C hydroelectric dam project. Featuring 21, three-story dorms, a cinema, and fitness facilities, it is scheduled to end operations in March 2026, with over 100 parties interested in repurposing it.

Over 100 parties, including First Nations, tourism operators, and addiction recovery centers, have expressed interest in acquiring the facility.

In August 2024, a serious violent incident occurred in the cafeteria, highlighting the intense environment of a large-scale industrial project.

Stephen Barnes, 36, was sentenced in Fort St. John, B.C., provincial court on Wednesday. Three years plus 2 year probation.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...worker-sentenced-in-stabbing-attack-9.7134204

Great over 100 interested in acquiring space in the 21 buildings. I hope Mr. Barnes can get a good job and supports victim Leo O’Brien and his family.

80watts · Mar 20, 2026

Expensive dorms and these other 100 companies want to get them cheap.... not at their real value, but at substantial savings to whom they are sold. You pay top dollar to make them and sell them on pennies to the dollar.... real value the government gets on its things.

licks2nite · Mar 24, 2026

The first time Premier David Eby offered his opinion on the temporary foreign worker program, six months ago, he got his hand slapped by the labour base inside his own party.

“I am not a fan of the temporary foreign worker program,” Eby said last week.

He added: “We can't have an immigration system that builds up our homeless shelters and our food banks. We can't have an immigration system that outpaces our ability to build schools and housing, and we can't have an immigration program that results in high youth unemployment.”

https://www.biv.com/news/commentary...is-tone-on-temporary-foreign-workers-12043336

Current BC legislature: 47 NDP, 44 Conservative and 2 Green.

If Eby could find one caucus member to join him the 2 could easily cross the legislature floor, join the Conservatives and continue as premier.

Cock Throppled · Mar 24, 2026

masterblaster said:
Premier Doug Ford has applauded the Vaughan homeowner who shot one of several masked intruders breaking into his home early Tuesday morning, saying more people need to defend themselves with guns.

"As for the person that was defending his family — he was legal gun owner and it stored properly — congratulations!" Ford said. "Yeah, I'm glad you shot the guy. Teaches the rest of these robbers.

I happen to agree with the Premier. Armed thugs that break into your home deserve what they get. They might think twice about a break in if they know the home owner has a gun and not afraid to use it on them.

If someone breaks into anyone's home - there should be no penalty for the homeowner, no matter what happens to the breaker-inner. Since the victims have no idea what is the intent of the intruders, whatever the homeowner does to them should be exempt from prosecution.

masterpoonhunter · Mar 25, 2026

I was in a gated community before I moved a couple years ago. There was a rash of break ins. Professionals. In and out in 5 minutes, multiple houses hit on the same night. A guy 4 doors down got hit bad, including a watch collection worth north of $250K. We had multiples of VPD folks visiting for a couple weeks. I had a chance to dialog with a senior guy about this kind of thing and I asked him about what someone can do if you catch a fucker breaking in, already inside, or getting away. No hesitation on the cop's advice.

If the fucker is in your home, its entirely self defense and if the perp gets hurt badly, tough shit for him. The cops will gladly carry the cunt to jail.
If the perp is in the process of breaking in, and is pretty much on the home threshold and in particular if there is obvious damage to the door or a window, same thing goes.
Front yard or off your property, don't do anything.
Of course they always say best to not engage as you don't know what they are capable of.
Then this guy said you know there are some pretty impressive paint ball guns out there that can fire some equally as impressive paint balls that happen to be a bit harder than the usual ones. And they can fire a LOT of paint balls in one shot. So we discussed that a bit all of course in light of paint ball games. I then looked it up. Geesus you can actually get an automatic paint ball gun that fires multiple rounds in seconds.

Not legal advice, just a pooner shooting the shit here about MOFO's trying to rob a guy ...

licks2nite · Mar 25, 2026

Data collected from the trial program shows a "meaningful decline in both verbal abuse and physical aggression toward officers wearing cameras," amounting to a 26-per-cent decline in violent crime year-over-year (2025 versus 2024). The officers wearing the cameras also reported feeling safer.

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/vancouver-parking-enforcement-body-cams-2026-12051269

The body cam runs continuously in a 30 second loop. If the officer starts recording, the previous 30 seconds saved with the segment turned on by the officer.

licks2nite · Mar 25, 2026

Stock pick: Shopify derivative SHPE came off a low $8.31 yesterday. Ottawa company with worldwide connections looks to be something like Amazon an online retailer. If you buy on or before March 30 you get a great big 25 cent distribution on an $8.65 fund on April 6. Held a year you get $3 or 45% distribution.

licks2nite · Mar 25, 2026

Essentially bill B-9 gives bureaucrats more discretion to delay and even outright refuse to respond to requests for information if deemed too broad, too time-consuming or would “unreasonably interfere” with government operations.

It’s no surprise governments don’t like Freedom Of Information laws. Revealing anything of value would likely to be embarrassing.

https://www.nsnews.com/opinion/editorial-david-eby-puts-his-own-stain-on-bcs-foi-laws-12055724

The FOI laws I think were originally intended for lawyers to access information on behalf of client cases. Most any information the lay person wants can be found in AI. Unless a biography available specific facts about a person or business enterprise you'd expect to be as private as motor vehicle, health care, phone owner records or the address of anybody who owes you money. An absentee condo owner owing months of maintenance fees would require a lawyer to track down.

80watts · Mar 26, 2026

licks2nite said:
Stock pick: Shopify derivative SHPE came off a low $8.31 yesterday. Ottawa company with worldwide connections looks to be something like Amazon an online retailer. If you buy on or before March 30 you get a great big 25 cent distribution on an $8.65 fund on April 6. Held a year you get $3 or 45% distribution.

Might I suggest a different thread about "Stock tips" and investing...

80watts · Mar 26, 2026

licks2nite said:
Essentially bill B-9 gives bureaucrats more discretion to delay and even outright refuse to respond to requests for information if deemed too broad, too time-consuming or would “unreasonably interfere” with government operations.

It’s no surprise governments don’t like Freedom Of Information laws. Revealing anything of value would likely to be embarrassing.

https://www.nsnews.com/opinion/editorial-david-eby-puts-his-own-stain-on-bcs-foi-laws-12055724

The FOI laws I think were originally intended for lawyers to access information on behalf of client cases. Most any information the lay person wants can be found in AI. Unless a biography available specific facts about a person or business enterprise you'd expect to be as private as motor vehicle, health care, phone owner records or the address of anybody who owes you money. An absentee condo owner owing months of maintenance fees would require a lawyer to track down.

Freedom of Information. I think this is a double-edged sword situation.

Mostly it is for transparency of government actions. Buying land for a highway, but its not used as a highway. To show that the government is not corrupt.

Classified information is there to prevent the government from embarrassment, or to keep things away from other countries (including military secrets etc).

People (especially people in government) should not use the information they obtain from the government for personal gain. Ethical considerations, yeah like those fucken politicians do get rich off the information they have through government resources. People are always going to act in their own interest, despite saying they are loyal to the government.

licks2nite · Mar 26, 2026

National divide emerges over notwithstanding clause at Supreme Court hearings on Quebec Bill 21

Quebec invoked the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively when it drafted the law, in an attempt to shield it from court challenges.

The clause – Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms – allows provinces to adopt legislation even if that legislation violates certain Charter rights.

At the Supreme Court Wednesday, the federal government — along with Manitoba and B.C. — argued even when the clause is invoked pre-emptively, courts should still have the right to issue non-binding judgments as to whether a law violates the Charter — even if those judgments have no legal power to strike down the law.

Quebec, along with Alberta and Ontario, vigorously oppose that idea.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/supreme-court-hearings-bill-21-day-three-9.7142221

Courts have enough backlog and no reason to submit non-binding decisions. Pre-emptive supports rights of a jurisdiction to live and support local culture and not be dictated to by distant authority or nagged by niche cultures who often don't reside in the jurisdiction or do so in small numbers with outside help.

As an example of niche culture, the unruly chatter stopping the TransMountain pipeline expansion under KinderMorgan ready with the cash to build. Having to invoking a NAFTA clause providing reimbursement for civil disruption. For Canada, a cost going from $5.4 billion of lost offshore investment to thirty-four billion inflation printed Canadian government dollars.

licks2nite · Mar 27, 2026

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of fuelling the war in Iran to distract from the millions of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Kinew also added that it “doesn’t make any sense” for Canada to be sending help to the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was “already open before this misguided war began.”

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/mideas...ran-an-effort-to-distract-from-epstein-files/

Wars will end and stock markets will go up. We just don't know when. Trump and Netanyahu exact a toll upon the world for questioning their alliance. Bad enough to go into a bar where you know fights break out. Worse yet if you're crazy enough to go in with a fight going on.

PuntMeister · Mar 29, 2026

Hilarious. After a fucked up convention complete with arguing over whose gender equity card should allow them to speak first, moderated by a militant ineffective woke-for-brains non-binary radical, and the cheering mindless circus leftists choosing yet another unelectable to lead the party, the NDP have just secured at least another decade or two of irrelevance.

Well done!

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