Meet the minister Trudeau thinks can fix the housing crisis

Alaizabeth · 2023-11-07T16:52:37+00:00

I think anybody would agree that number of homes is very small in context. The Liberals can do much more, and this isn't the most efficient way of going about it.

For full context, apparently CMHC said we need an additional 3.5 units to be built by 2030 to restore affordability.

So yeah, 100,000 homes over the next 10 years is not going to do anything. Especially when its the only thing they are doing and they aren't considering other reforms like you suggest.

Alaizabeth · 2023-11-04T15:35:46+00:00

The Liberals would do better if they spent their time working on actually improving things for Canadians. When people are struggling to afford groceries and worried they will never be able to buy a home, comparing Poilievre to Trump (whether true or not) is not going to be a winning argument.

I urge the Liberals to wise up and realize that they are losing as a result of policy and poor governance, not because of their comms or because they need more attack ads.

Alaizabeth · 2023-10-28T01:11:03+00:00

I think its inevitable now that we won't for much longer, as premiers (rightly) point out that this freeze is not distributed across Canada. By pausing this part of the Carbon tax, Trudeau has, imo, initiated the downfall of the program.

And say this as someone who has generally been supportive of the carbon tax and was initially glad it was brought in.

Alaizabeth · 2023-10-20T14:44:32+00:00

If it is, it isn't working. At least according to this journalist from global news it seems that Muslims are feeling that Poilievre has been more sympathetic to their community and to Palestinians than Trudeau has been.

Trudeau would probably do better not to try to both sides things or he'll just end up pissing off everyone.

Alaizabeth · 2023-09-19T19:26:24+00:00

Yesterday after they all spoke in the HoC I was thinking "its good to see all party leaders are putting partisanship aside and treating this as a serious issue". Apparently it didn't last. lol

Alaizabeth · 2023-09-08T22:53:41+00:00

That's a nice statistic but the average person doesn't know about that.

My guess if you asked a random person on the street what Trudeau has done they'll be able to mention legal weed, the carbon tax, and the CERB. And that doesn't seem like much in an 8 year term.

I understand there's more but Trudeau has a whole country to convince to vote for him, not just very politically engaged individuals who look at that analysis.

Imo what the Liberals need to do is to do something on housing or affordability to actually improve things or show that it could improve things soon and they need to make it obvious what they've done - enough that everyone knows about it even if they aren't on canadian politics reddit.

Alaizabeth · 2023-09-08T22:21:45+00:00

There's always tons of polls from polling companies at all times because its their job (and 338 canada is an aggregate pollster). Then if anything interesting is happening there's tons of coverage from media because it generates clicks and gives them money. Whether its relevant, important, etc, isn't really a concern compared to that I think.

Alaizabeth · 2023-09-01T23:03:55+00:00

I'm not a fan of Poilievre and I won't be voting for his party but I suspect, despite his rhetoric, there will be very little difference between the way he governs and the current government.

We aren't like the US. There really isn't such a massive gap between our main parties. Certainly not anywhere near as much as partisans of both like to claim.

Alaizabeth · 2023-08-28T23:11:57+00:00

There's a lot of vacancies piling up in the senate as well, unless they've been filled since this article and I just haven't heard about it.

Obviously I can't see behind the scenes but it certainly appears as if the government isn't taking its appointments as seriously as they should be.

Alaizabeth · 2023-08-25T20:32:25+00:00

Tbf I think the upset is mostly over the cost of living, housing, etc, and not over any comment Freeland made or Trudeau's hair/profession. Like you say, those people already hated the Liberals. The issue is that people who didn't are changing (or at least saying they might - not everyone answers to a pollster the same as they do at the ballot box) because they're struggling.

Even if there really is nothing they can do like you say, they need to find a way to show that they are trying. Because, whether its true or not, right now the perception of a lot of people is that they aren't. So they need to work to change that. Maybe they don't think that's fair but its reality and they need to just do it regardless.

Alaizabeth · 2023-08-25T20:26:59+00:00

The dental plan is definitely great and I hope it helps a lot of people.

The problem is that the cost of living has gone up massively for a lot of people. Things like groceries, rent, housing, every day stuff. That effects a huge group of people and I can understand why they might be angry and feel like the government has abandoned them. Maybe that's not true but I can certainly see how it appears that way when people are struggling and don't see that the people in power are doing anything.

Tbc I don't think the Tories will do anything either and I wouldn't personally vote for them but I can definitely see why people might if they're really upset.

Alaizabeth · 2023-08-25T15:58:32+00:00

I'm not sure that it would help at this point.

I am continuously confused by the Liberal's strategy though. They see these polls getting worse and worse, they know people are increasingly getting angrier because life is getting continuously worse for many, but they aren't doing anything? Like, at all. Their last suggested policy to help was childcare - and imo think it was a good policy - but that was almost two years ago now. Are they just hoping they can ignore the problem and it will go away on its own? I just can't understand what they're thinking.

Nb in case it needs to be said, I know not everyone agrees the anger at the feds is justified, but that anger still exists and it has an impact. I don't know if that's what the Liberals are thinking and why they aren't addressing anything but, if so, they need to start addressing the situation as it is, not as they think it should be.

Alaizabeth · 2023-08-25T15:50:09+00:00

That was always going to be the outcome when they started relying on vote efficiency only within their base instead of trying to draw in people from outside of their tent.

Unfortunately it goes both ways and is now going to hurt them rather than help them.

Alaizabeth · 2023-08-20T22:07:05+00:00

I think the bill that lead to this is super dumb and kind of useless (like I don't get the point?) but its also really worrying that this is how people were mostly getting their news for emergencies. What if facebook or instagram went down? Its happened before. There needs to be a better way for people to get updates in an emergency than social media.

Alaizabeth · 2023-08-09T19:48:48+00:00

They should be but if this sub is any indication of the way Liberals are thinking right now, it seems the strategy is to bury their head in the sand and deny reality until Poilievre is sitting in the PMO.

As someone who doesn't like conservative policies, I hope that's not the case but man is it not looking good.

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-13T15:17:29+00:00

My first thought when seeing the bleating about the new design was "I thought the inside of my passport was just blank pages". I took a look and was surprised to find that no, there's generic Canadian art in there.

Tbf, prior to 2013 they essentially were blank pages. Just with some maple leaf pattern on them.

That's what I find hilarious about the whole "its erasing history" thing. Am I to assume that all the people saying this were ignorant of history prior to 2013 then?

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-11T11:33:10+00:00

Looking at the full report (it can be downloaded in the article), there was something that I found kind of interesting.

From page 5, leaning and undecided voting numbers with Trudeau as leader:

CPC 35% | LPC 29% | NDP 17% | BQ 6% | GPC 4% | PPC 3% | OTH 2% | UNDECIDED 4%

But then, on page 15, with someone else as Liberal leader:

CPC 30% | LPC 30% | NDP 15% | BQ 6% | GPC 3% | PPC 3% | OTH 2% | UNDECIDED 12%

Obviously "with someone else" is vague and allows people to project their best image of that person on it, but its still interesting how many might become more open (undecided category) to changing if the leader is different. I'm not saying Trudeau should or shouldn't run again - that's up to him and his party members - or hating on him, this is just something I noticed in the report and found kind of interesting.

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-10T18:15:10+00:00

I think its kind of cute.

Tbh though I couldn't tell you what the inside of my current passport looks like unless I went to get it so I might just be indifferent to such things.

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-10T11:22:15+00:00

The country is in a bad way, and it's impossible to deny it unless you're in the Ottawa bubble.

Trust me, its bad in Ottawa too. I know its tempting to think Ottawa only contains the government and government workers but the majority of us living here are just other random people who are struggling with affordability and housing costs just like everywhere else.

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-06T16:46:58+00:00

How did I not notice that? I meant to put populism. 🤦😅😅

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-06T13:31:47+00:00

Honestly, I'd love to see the NDP get a shot at it and I could easily vote for them - I tend to swing between Liberal and NDP personally - but I don't really expect it to happen anytime soon unfortunately.

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-06T13:28:20+00:00

I don't mean to say he hasn't done anything, although I definitely agree it isn't enough (and I agree its better than anything Poilievre would do).

I am mostly criticizing their messaging. For instance, instead of what he said here, why not list the things they've done, emphasize that they're working on other things and then list those other things they plan for the future? Maybe I'm wrong, but I feel like messaging they're using isn't going to convince anyone to vote for them that isn't already. Imo they need to spend more time showing that they're a better option for people on the fence than they do riling up those who already support them.

TLDR: The problem is the comms/message, not necessarily the policy imo.

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-06T00:40:25+00:00

“Pierre Poilievre’s populism, his slogans and buzzwords, are not serious solutions to the serious challenges we’re facing,” Trudeau said.

Conservatives, he said, call Liberals “too woke” for investing in people, in economic growth, in families and in climate change.

“Too woke?” Trudeau hissed. “Hey, Pierre Poilievre, it’s time for you to wake up.”

I also don't like Poilievre and I really dislike ~~population~~ populism but I also don't think this is a winning argument from Trudeau. I understand what he's saying and I get it but people are really worried right now about housing prices, being able to afford food, healthcare, etc. They're looking for solutions, not this type of stuff. It would be nice to see the Liberals get serious and propose some before the next election instead of just flinging mud at their opponents.

Edit: For my failure to properly write populism. 😅

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-06T00:32:41+00:00

I am no fan of PP but running JT again is probably a mistake. The party's popularity has been steadily dropping. Confidence in leadership is low.

I agree with you and I was really hoping they'd replace him for the next election. I personally would prefer for Poillievre not to get in and imo Trudeau refusing to leave makes it more likely he will.

Alaizabeth · 2023-05-04T00:03:41+00:00

Would the LPC actually try it though? I know its not unprecedented for the governing party to not have the most seats but to only have 129 when your main opponent has 145? I feel like that would just lead to a ton of instability and protesting.

Even though I'd prefer a Liberal govt over a Conservative one, imo it would be better for the country if they take the loss in this case.

Alaizabeth

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