evandyk
Senior Member
Of course everybody thinks they're special, but if Freeland is thinking about running for leadership, she should probably have a call with Kim Campbell first.
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Of course everybody thinks they're special, but if Freeland is thinking about running for leadership, she should probably have a call with Kim Campbell first.
Coolibop
Active Member
But why is she staying on? I couldn't think of any other reason after being in the #2 spot...
evandyk
Senior Member
I guess I wasn't clear. She shouldn't run if Trudeau resigns, but she can win her seat in the next election and run when he steps down after losing.
Admiral Beez
Superstar
To spite Justin. That's why she went to the caucus meeting the same day, sitting in the back row. Freeland won't run again, IMO. She's destined to the World Bank or UN or something to do with Ukraine. Trump's latest attack on Freeland gives her cred with the Euro'crats.
kEiThZ
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Pretty hard to get those jobs when the current POTUS opposes the nomination, and the current government (assuming CPC) may not support it, and the allies consider the country making the nomination to be a freeloader.
jje1000
Senior Member
So, what are the chances of the Liberals gradually shedding the rest of their 'Green' initiatives as the election pulls closer and closer?
Admiral Beez
Superstar
IDK, the Libs have increased defence spending by over 60% since Harper's 0.98% 2014 budget - it takes time. Meanwhile, Canada now ranks among the top 10 donors of military aid to Ukraine. Most of NATO were well below their 2% targets. I agree though that Trump will block any appointment, so only those jobs where POTUS does not have a vote will apply.
Anyone else sick of hearing Mark Carney’s name? Looks like we missed a bullet by avoiding this chap.
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Northern Light
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Tens of millions is the correct order of magnitude for Jagmeet.
Towards the upper range of that.
Don't let his modest taste in cars fool you...........the Maserati and BMW are in not reflective of his wealth.
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I must admit, I find it a bit hilarious that he was known for awhile for riding a bike.
I won't say it was just for show, that would be unfair.............
But.....
afransen
Senior Member
It was kind of undercut by his taste for expensive suits and watches.
evandyk
Senior Member
In my job, I meet quite a few very rich guys who love riding bikes. Not just for show, though there is a sort of competition to have the fanciest/rarest bike. One year, the first time I did the Ride to Conquer Cancer, one of them loaned me a bike. I had an issue with the shifting and dropped by a bike store to get it looked at, and the bike mechanic immediately said "Is that John Smith's bike?!?" It was apparently a one-of-a-kind in Toronto.
Anyways, I had no idea Singh was that wealthy. I thought he was just lawyer-bro wealthy.
I hang out with rich guys who bike, some of whom do indeed have very distinctive bikes. They tend to ride for pleasure/recreation rather than function, however. So while they will ride 100 km on a Saturday to get a latte, they won’t ride 1 km to pick up a quart of milk.
evandyk
Senior Member
This is very true, though a bunch of them do bike from places like High Park, Kingsway, etc. to work at the towers at Bay and King.
That is awesome if they do. The guys I know aren’t working downtown, although when they do head that way they will use GO.
Northern Light
Superstar
Apparently a cabinet shuffle is imminent.
Possibly as soon as tomorrow.
This will address Ms. Freeland's departure but also show the door to other ministers not running again.
Apparently Beaches-EY MP Nate Erskine Smith will be promoted to cabinet, possibly the Housing portfolio.
He had committed to not running again federally, but apparently will keep his name on the ballot now.
www.theglobeandmail.com
Possibly as soon as tomorrow.
This will address Ms. Freeland's departure but also show the door to other ministers not running again.
Apparently Beaches-EY MP Nate Erskine Smith will be promoted to cabinet, possibly the Housing portfolio.
He had committed to not running again federally, but apparently will keep his name on the ballot now.
Mark Carney not joining Liberal government, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says
Former Bank of Canada governor is ‘not an option’ after discussions with him to join the government have ended, LeBlanc says
www.theglobeandmail.com
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OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet on Friday morning.
A government source confirms a swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall.
www.thestar.com
A government source confirms a swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall.
Trudeau to shuffle cabinet Friday as pressure for him to resign remains
The shuffle comes at the end of a tumultuous week that saw Trudeau lose his finance minister and face a new swell of pressure to resign.
www.thestar.com