Elections Canada - Please Read post Number 1

1st Vette said:
Name ONE thing that the Liberals wanted and didn’t get because of the NDP . Just one will do. And you can put as much lipstick on the pig as you like but it doesn’t change the fact that the Liberals themselves had only 31% of the vote.
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With a multi-party system like ours, it will be very, very unlikely that any party will have a 50%+1 majority of the vote. In our system with all these parties cropping up everywhere, they will have a plurality only. So talk of a government, or a prime minister, ruling without a majority exhibits a misunderstanding of how our electoral system works. As for changing the system, be careful what you wish for or we could end up with political turmoil as coalition governments come and go.
 
12cents said:
With a multi-party system like ours, it will be very, very unlikely that any party will have a 50%+1 majority of the vote. In our system with all these parties cropping up everywhere, they will have a plurality only. So talk of a government, or a prime minister, ruling without a majority exhibits a misunderstanding of how our electoral system works. As for changing the system, be careful what you wish for or we could end up with political turmoil as coalition governments come and go.
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I have a very good idea about how our electoral system works actually . The only way it can without only having two parties. Not to say that would be necessary better which may be why it’s not the case in the majority of Countries. Whatever this has to do with my post is evading me. But no matter as I have just gone on a political diet .
 

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Copied from the Winnipeg Sun.

Canada's economy is in for a rough ride over 2025, economists said.
On Friday, Statistics Canada reported our country lost 33,000 jobs in September. Even more concerning, 48,000 of those losses were in the private sector, mostly full-time jobs. At the same time, the U.S. economy added 228,000 new jobs.

That contrast is more than just economic trivia. It tells a larger story, one of two countries moving in very different directions.

Some are quick to point fingers at U.S. trade policy or global uncertainty. But let’s be honest: the job losses we’re seeing in Canada have very little to do with Donald Trump, U.S. tariffs, or anything happening outside our borders. It’s too soon.

This is about us. About how we manage our economy, our tax system, our immigration levels, our infrastructure, and our approach to business investment.

When you strip away the noise, here’s the question that matters: Is your life better today than it was nine years ago?
For many Canadians, the answer is no.

Rising costs and stagnant wages: The growing disconnect between policy and reality​

The cost of living has risen across the board. According to Statistics Canada, grocery prices are up over 20% in just the past few years. Gas, electricity, and home heating bills have climbed steadily. Rent is up. Mortgage rates are crushing first-time buyers.

Crime has become a daily concern in cities like Winnipeg. Violent crime rates are at levels not seen since 2007. The justice system is overwhelmed, and repeat offenders are cycling in and out of custody

Healthcare remains stuck in crisis. Emergency departments are closing, and wait times are stretching longer. The shortage of doctors and nurses is no longer a short-term issue. It’s become structural.

Our immigration policy has also outpaced our ability to house and support new arrivals. In 2023, Canada accepted over 1.2 million people, including temporary residents. Yet housing starts have not kept pace. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says we need an additional 3.5 million homes by 2030 just to restore some measure of affordability. We’re nowhere close.

At the same time, capital investment is drying up. Major companies, including Mark Carney’s own Brookfield Asset Management, have shifted headquarters out of Canada. Business leaders cite a lack of predictability, excessive regulation, and uncompetitive tax policies as reasons for choosing other markets.

These aren’t partisan talking points. They’re measurable trends.

The economic slowdown we’re facing isn’t a result of external forces. It’s the consequence of internal decisions — years of policy choices that have made it harder to grow businesses, invest in infrastructure, or plan for the future.

Yes, global factors matter. It’s a mistake, however, to blame U.S. tariffs — which were applied broadly, to all countries — for Canada’s poor private sector performance. The numbers speak for themselves: While the U.S. added nearly a quarter-million jobs in September, Canada lost tens of thousands. If tariffs were the cause, the U.S. wouldn’t be growing.

The core problem is that we’ve made it too expensive, too complicated, and too uncertain to do business in this country. We’ve burdened industry with taxes and red tape. We’ve added costs under the banner of climate policy, without balancing competitiveness.

Meanwhile, public spending continues at a pace that isn’t sustainable. More Canadians than ever now rely on food banks. Over 2 million visits were recorded in a single month, according to Food Banks Canada. That’s not about a lack of compassion or generosity. It’s a sign that working Canadians are falling through the cracks.

So again, ask yourself — are you better off than you were nine years ago?

If you are, then more of the same might make sense. However, if you’re one of the millions struggling with rising costs, stretched services, or growing insecurity, then it’s time to treat this election as what it is: A turning point.

A nation divided: Is Canada’s current path leading to a brighter future?​

We are a country divided — urban and rural, working class and government class, taxpayers and policymakers. The cracks are showing. Trust in institutions is eroding. The gap between government priorities and everyday reality is widening. If we keep voting the same way, we’ll keep getting the same results.

This election matters. It’s not about personalities or party loyalty. It’s about deciding whether we want to continue down this path, or correct course before it’s too late.

Vote with your eyes open. Vote based on what you see, not what you’re told. Because if we don’t take this election seriously, the consequences won’t just be political — they’ll be economic, social, and generational.
 
Rruuff Day said:

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Copied from the Winnipeg Sun.

Canada's economy is in for a rough ride over 2025, economists said.
On Friday, Statistics Canada reported our country lost 33,000 jobs in September. Even more concerning, 48,000 of those losses were in the private sector, mostly full-time jobs. At the same time, the U.S. economy added 228,000 new jobs.

That contrast is more than just economic trivia. It tells a larger story, one of two countries moving in very different directions.

Some are quick to point fingers at U.S. trade policy or global uncertainty. But let’s be honest: the job losses we’re seeing in Canada have very little to do with Donald Trump, U.S. tariffs, or anything happening outside our borders. It’s too soon.

This is about us. About how we manage our economy, our tax system, our immigration levels, our infrastructure, and our approach to business investment.

When you strip away the noise, here’s the question that matters: Is your life better today than it was nine years ago?
For many Canadians, the answer is no.

Rising costs and stagnant wages: The growing disconnect between policy and reality​

The cost of living has risen across the board. According to Statistics Canada, grocery prices are up over 20% in just the past few years. Gas, electricity, and home heating bills have climbed steadily. Rent is up. Mortgage rates are crushing first-time buyers.

Crime has become a daily concern in cities like Winnipeg. Violent crime rates are at levels not seen since 2007. The justice system is overwhelmed, and repeat offenders are cycling in and out of custody

Healthcare remains stuck in crisis. Emergency departments are closing, and wait times are stretching longer. The shortage of doctors and nurses is no longer a short-term issue. It’s become structural.

Our immigration policy has also outpaced our ability to house and support new arrivals. In 2023, Canada accepted over 1.2 million people, including temporary residents. Yet housing starts have not kept pace. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says we need an additional 3.5 million homes by 2030 just to restore some measure of affordability. We’re nowhere close.

At the same time, capital investment is drying up. Major companies, including Mark Carney’s own Brookfield Asset Management, have shifted headquarters out of Canada. Business leaders cite a lack of predictability, excessive regulation, and uncompetitive tax policies as reasons for choosing other markets.

These aren’t partisan talking points. They’re measurable trends.

The economic slowdown we’re facing isn’t a result of external forces. It’s the consequence of internal decisions — years of policy choices that have made it harder to grow businesses, invest in infrastructure, or plan for the future.

Yes, global factors matter. It’s a mistake, however, to blame U.S. tariffs — which were applied broadly, to all countries — for Canada’s poor private sector performance. The numbers speak for themselves: While the U.S. added nearly a quarter-million jobs in September, Canada lost tens of thousands. If tariffs were the cause, the U.S. wouldn’t be growing.

The core problem is that we’ve made it too expensive, too complicated, and too uncertain to do business in this country. We’ve burdened industry with taxes and red tape. We’ve added costs under the banner of climate policy, without balancing competitiveness.

Meanwhile, public spending continues at a pace that isn’t sustainable. More Canadians than ever now rely on food banks. Over 2 million visits were recorded in a single month, according to Food Banks Canada. That’s not about a lack of compassion or generosity. It’s a sign that working Canadians are falling through the cracks.

So again, ask yourself — are you better off than you were nine years ago?

If you are, then more of the same might make sense. However, if you’re one of the millions struggling with rising costs, stretched services, or growing insecurity, then it’s time to treat this election as what it is: A turning point.

A nation divided: Is Canada’s current path leading to a brighter future?​

We are a country divided — urban and rural, working class and government class, taxpayers and policymakers. The cracks are showing. Trust in institutions is eroding. The gap between government priorities and everyday reality is widening. If we keep voting the same way, we’ll keep getting the same results.

This election matters. It’s not about personalities or party loyalty. It’s about deciding whether we want to continue down this path, or correct course before it’s too late.

Vote with your eyes open. Vote based on what you see, not what you’re told. Because if we don’t take this election seriously, the consequences won’t just be political — they’ll be economic, social, and generational.
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Thankfully the gap has narrowed today. Three more weeks for people to look back and come to their senses.
 
Rruuff Day said:

​

Copied from the Winnipeg Sun.

Canada's economy is in for a rough ride over 2025, economists said.
On Friday, Statistics Canada reported our country lost 33,000 jobs in September. Even more concerning, 48,000 of those losses were in the private sector, mostly full-time jobs. At the same time, the U.S. economy added 228,000 new jobs.

That contrast is more than just economic trivia. It tells a larger story, one of two countries moving in very different directions.

Some are quick to point fingers at U.S. trade policy or global uncertainty. But let’s be honest: the job losses we’re seeing in Canada have very little to do with Donald Trump, U.S. tariffs, or anything happening outside our borders. It’s too soon.

This is about us. About how we manage our economy, our tax system, our immigration levels, our infrastructure, and our approach to business investment.

When you strip away the noise, here’s the question that matters: Is your life better today than it was nine years ago?
For many Canadians, the answer is no.

Rising costs and stagnant wages: The growing disconnect between policy and reality​

The cost of living has risen across the board. According to Statistics Canada, grocery prices are up over 20% in just the past few years. Gas, electricity, and home heating bills have climbed steadily. Rent is up. Mortgage rates are crushing first-time buyers.

Crime has become a daily concern in cities like Winnipeg. Violent crime rates are at levels not seen since 2007. The justice system is overwhelmed, and repeat offenders are cycling in and out of custody

Healthcare remains stuck in crisis. Emergency departments are closing, and wait times are stretching longer. The shortage of doctors and nurses is no longer a short-term issue. It’s become structural.

Our immigration policy has also outpaced our ability to house and support new arrivals. In 2023, Canada accepted over 1.2 million people, including temporary residents. Yet housing starts have not kept pace. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says we need an additional 3.5 million homes by 2030 just to restore some measure of affordability. We’re nowhere close.

At the same time, capital investment is drying up. Major companies, including Mark Carney’s own Brookfield Asset Management, have shifted headquarters out of Canada. Business leaders cite a lack of predictability, excessive regulation, and uncompetitive tax policies as reasons for choosing other markets.

These aren’t partisan talking points. They’re measurable trends.

The economic slowdown we’re facing isn’t a result of external forces. It’s the consequence of internal decisions — years of policy choices that have made it harder to grow businesses, invest in infrastructure, or plan for the future.

Yes, global factors matter. It’s a mistake, however, to blame U.S. tariffs — which were applied broadly, to all countries — for Canada’s poor private sector performance. The numbers speak for themselves: While the U.S. added nearly a quarter-million jobs in September, Canada lost tens of thousands. If tariffs were the cause, the U.S. wouldn’t be growing.

The core problem is that we’ve made it too expensive, too complicated, and too uncertain to do business in this country. We’ve burdened industry with taxes and red tape. We’ve added costs under the banner of climate policy, without balancing competitiveness.

Meanwhile, public spending continues at a pace that isn’t sustainable. More Canadians than ever now rely on food banks. Over 2 million visits were recorded in a single month, according to Food Banks Canada. That’s not about a lack of compassion or generosity. It’s a sign that working Canadians are falling through the cracks.

So again, ask yourself — are you better off than you were nine years ago?

If you are, then more of the same might make sense. However, if you’re one of the millions struggling with rising costs, stretched services, or growing insecurity, then it’s time to treat this election as what it is: A turning point.

A nation divided: Is Canada’s current path leading to a brighter future?​

We are a country divided — urban and rural, working class and government class, taxpayers and policymakers. The cracks are showing. Trust in institutions is eroding. The gap between government priorities and everyday reality is widening. If we keep voting the same way, we’ll keep getting the same results.

This election matters. It’s not about personalities or party loyalty. It’s about deciding whether we want to continue down this path, or correct course before it’s too late.

Vote with your eyes open. Vote based on what you see, not what you’re told. Because if we don’t take this election seriously, the consequences won’t just be political — they’ll be economic, social, and generational.
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Job stats are from Sept. hardly relevant now.
If you want anything negative on the Libs read the National Post or just about any paper that has "SUN"
I'd rather read something that comes a bit closer to "unbiased". Don't know that that is really possible.
 
1st Vette said:
Thankfully the gap has narrowed today. Three more weeks for people to look back and come to their senses.
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LE BARON said:
Job stats are from Sept. hardly relevant now.
If you want anything negative on the Libs read the National Post or just about any paper that has "SUN"
I'd rather read something that comes a bit closer to "unbiased". Don't know that that is really possible.
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If you're looking for unbiased Richard, you've come to the wrong place.... lol....

To paraphrase a line from an article I read this morning....
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me 4 times ...????????

I didn't expect much out of Quebec but Ontario who has done an almost perfect 180 from 4 short months ago...Wow...... Sadly it looks like a Lib majority coming, and if not, they will still have Jagmeat clinging to their ass like those little balls of TP and $hit we call 'willnots' . Smooth talk and shoe polish was all it took I guess. I do have to give the Liberals credit. They knew exactly what they had to do, but 4 times in 10 years and the lesson is still falling on deaf ears. At least in the East.
 
Agreed that QC has not very much to frustrate the US and Ford backed off after his meeting in Washington. However that is a bit better than DS sniffing farts down in the US or inviting DJT supporters to come up and talk to them (maybe about the great things if AB was part of the US). I read something like maybe she is taking over from Blanchette on the separation front. LOL
Just hard to get some straightforward news.
JS is running scared to just keep his seat.
Who is the top spender of our tax payer dollars so far? They are trying to outdo each other on that front.
As to the Libs imitating or plagiarizing the Cons - remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. LOL

Rruuff Day said:
If you're looking for unbiased Richard, you've come to the wrong place.... lol....

To paraphrase a line from an article I read this morning....
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me 4 times ...????????

I didn't expect much out of Quebec but Ontario who has done an almost perfect 180 from 4 short months ago...Wow...... Sadly it looks like a Lib majority coming, and if not, they will still have Jagmeat clinging to their ass like those little balls of TP and $hit we call 'willnots' . Smooth talk and shoe polish was all it took I guess. I do have to give the Liberals credit. They knew exactly what they had to do, but 4 times in 10 years and the lesson is still falling on deaf ears. At least in the Eaast.
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LE BARON said:
Job stats are from Sept. hardly relevant now.
If you want anything negative on the Libs read the National Post or just about any paper that has "SUN"
I'd rather read something that comes a bit closer to "unbiased". Don't know that that is really possible.
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I have found these guys to be pretty accurate in their assessments of the sources they analyze. Just type in the media outlet you want the opinion of and up pops their view . You may already be aware of this but here it is for those that aren’t.
mediabiasfactcheck.com

Media Bias/Fact Check News

We are the most comprehensive media bias resource on the internet. There are currently 3900+ media sources listed in our database and growing every day.
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LE BARON said:
Agreed that QC has not very much to frustrate the US and Ford backed off after his meeting in Washington. However that is a bit better than DS sniffing farts down in the US or inviting DJT supporters to come up and talk to them (maybe about the great things if AB was part of the US). I read something like maybe she is taking over from Blanchette on the separation front. LOL
Just hard to get some straightforward news.
JS is running scared to just keep his seat.
Who is the top spender of our tax payer dollars so far? They are trying to outdo each other on that front.
As to the Libs imitating or plagiarizing the Cons - remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. LOL
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Agreed. DS leaves most of us, other than the reddest of the red necks wondering about her as well. We are sitting at about the same % of population as Quebec that would vote to separate but I heard it before, long before DS came to the stage.
 
Rruuff Day said:
If you're looking for unbiased Richard, you've come to the wrong place.... lol....

To paraphrase a line from an article I read this morning....
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me 4 times ...????????

I didn't expect much out of Quebec but Ontario who has done an almost perfect 180 from 4 short months ago...Wow...... Sadly it looks like a Lib majority coming, and if not, they will still have Jagmeat clinging to their ass like those little balls of TP and $hit we call 'willnots' . Smooth talk and shoe polish was all it took I guess. I do have to give the Liberals credit. They knew exactly what they had to do, but 4 times in 10 years and the lesson is still falling on deaf ears. At least in the East.
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I don’t think it’s quite a slam dunk for the
Liebrals yet. Three weeks to go yet.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca

Conservatives continue to make gains at halfway point: Nanos

The federal Liberals’ advantage over the Conservatives has narrowed further and sits at four points on Day 18, the halfway point of the federal election campaign.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca www.bnnbloomberg.ca
 
HappyCamper said:
All the other guys just want to tax the crap out of our cars.

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So we should vote for him because he can drive a car? This guy is an egoist at best. He's a Trump wannabe!
This is a commercial for his campaign FFS.
 
Murray20c8 said:
So we should vote for him because he can drive a car? This guy is an egoist at best. He's a Trump wannabe!
This is a commercial for his campaign FFS.
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So... What's your point? Never mind. I know. After 10 years watching what the Liberals have done to this country, I find it hard to believe that you think a new paint job will make a difference. The vast majority wanted change and now the new shine has them and most of the media fooled into thinking the Libs will change the way they did things through 3 terms. They had lots of time and chances to change their path and it's well past time to give someone else the reins.
 
Rruuff Day said:
So... What's your point? Never mind. I know. After 10 years watching what the Liberals have done to this country, I find it hard to believe that you think a new paint job will make a difference. The vast majority wanted change and now the new shine has them and most of the media fooled into thinking the Libs will change the way they did things through 3 terms. They had lots of time and chances to change their path and it's well past time to give someone else the reins.
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Obviously the Cons think the same thing as their leaders are always cut from the same mold.
Edit: As I've said many times. I'm not against the Cons. Only their leader.
 
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Rruuff Day said:
If we don't give them a chance we will never know for sure...
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I hear you. I have my doubts about Carney as well. He's not a politician. At least not yet. He is however a very educate in the way of business and finances. I think we need someone who is like that. Not an egoist. That commercial above is paid for at least in part by the conservative party. That commercial is all about him and not Canada.
 
Rruuff Day said:
So... What's your point? Never mind. I know. After 10 years watching what the Liberals have done to this country, I find it hard to believe that you think a new paint job will make a difference. The vast majority wanted change and now the new shine has them and most of the media fooled into thinking the Libs will change the way they did things through 3 terms. They had lots of time and chances to change their path and it's well past time to give someone else the reins.
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