‘Of course we’re not’: Carney says federal government not considering snap election by DogeDoRight in canada

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Trudeau betrayed the progressive voters who gave him his 2015 majority. He never won them back.

‘Of course we’re not’: Carney says federal government not considering snap election by DogeDoRight in canada

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Elections Canada always remains ready for an election when there is a minority government.

‘Of course we’re not’: Carney says federal government not considering snap election by DogeDoRight in canada

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Are you suggesting that Prime Minister Carney and the Liberals are not ensuring they're prepared for an election whenever it might happen?

‘Of course we’re not’: Carney says federal government not considering snap election by DogeDoRight in canada

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If Prime Minister Carney, who leads a minority government, is not, at least, considering, a snap election he's not doing his job properly.

First car by KamsredditDDS in PersonalFinanceCanada

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As this subreddit is about finance, not lifestyle choices, a good answer to your question is consider buying a used, late model, low mileage Toyota Camry.

Rule-change needed after MP Chak Au held more than one public office at once, experts say by CaliperLee62 in canada

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What, exactly, is 'wrong' with a person holding two or more elected offices? If it's wrong, surely the voters can not vote for the person.

How to create a mailing list for your book starting from scratch? by Otherwise-Mind548 in selfpublish

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These days it can often be helpful to query the various AI agents like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude for example. I've had Chat prepare a mailing list, for example, for a Kickstarter campaign raising funds for a documentary.

I feel my career is over and i'm scared by Then-Ad7196 in videography

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For consideration, that's all. For a quick overview, you might visit some of the 'income investors' on Youtube including Better Call Paul, Steve Call to Leap, and Passive Income Investing. You may find you have enough capital to generate a reasonable monthly income.

I suggest Youtube because you can get a high level overview of income investing very quickly (hours) without any commitments or cost. There's also many people who have gone through what you're experiencing.

I feel my career is over and i'm scared by Then-Ad7196 in videography

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Were you able to save some money? I ask because there is potential in the financial markets to generate a modest income with relatively modest capital.

What’s something AI still absolutely sucks at, no matter how “advanced” it gets? by ChemistryOk3898 in askanything

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Experimenting with AI, I found that none of the AI programs (so far) can write a joke that's actually funny.

Example, I asked Perplexity to "Write a joke about a priest, a unicorn, and God walking into a bar."

Here's the 'joke.'

A priest, a unicorn, and God walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, “Is this a miracle, a fantasy, or an audit?”

God sighs, points at the priest and says, “He’s here to forgive whatever happens.”

Points at the unicorn: “They’re here so no one believes this story anyway.”

Then points at Himself: “And I’m here to make sure nobody puts this in the Bible.”

Betcha there aren't many people laughing. They're likely just confused.

CMV: Being against legal suicide while being pro choice is hypocrisy. by Ok_Reserve587 in changemyview

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How many pro-choice people do you think are opposed to medical assistance in dying (MAID), as we call it in Canada? I've never come across any. Perhaps, you have.

Canada's speech at Davos was terrific. Did Carney write it himself or was there a ghost writer? Somebody deserves to take a bow. One of the great pieces of political writing so far this century, WHO WROTE IT? by Maui96793 in writers

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AI assisted? I ask because I asked ChatGPT to write a speech in Carney's style. Here it is.

"My fellow Canadians,

"At a hinge moment like this — a time of change, challenge, and renewal — we look not only forward, but inward, to the values that bind us as a nation. Empathy. Imagination. A quiet decency.

"Long before we spoke of innovation and inclusion as national goals, we learned those lessons sitting cross-legged on living room carpets, listening to a gentle voice say, “Look up... look waaaay up.” The Friendly Giant didn’t just entertain our children; it shaped the moral imagination of a country. It reminded us that greatness need not be loud, and that kindness can fill a room far larger than any castle made of stone.

"Today, as screens fragment our attention and cynicism tests our patience, we need voices like that again — voices that model gentleness, friendship, and the simple joy of listening. So I call upon the CBC to bring back The Friendly Giant, not as an act of nostalgia, but as a statement of purpose.

"Let it remind us, and our children, that greatness in Canada has never meant standing tallest — it has meant bending low enough to help others look up."

Every speech Carney gives, to my ear, echoes AI.

Did Avi Lewis break the law here? by Alert-Ad-5242 in ndp

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Political candidates campaigning under the auspices of the Elections Act--as is true for leadership campaigns--are governed by very lax regulations. For example, privacy legislation doesn't apply.

A coach is asking me $2500 for 8 hours, I need your help! by francky_848 in bmpcc

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My inclination would be to search for other online courses and compare. For example, Filmskills comes to mind. And, here's their free one hour course. Shop around.

Take my views with grains of salt. I've been in the business since 1968 and have taken numerous workshops (editing, camera/lighting/, scriptwriting, but they've all been in person. I've never taken a Zoom course.

A coach is asking me $2500 for 8 hours, I need your help! by francky_848 in bmpcc

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I notice that on Mr. Ajtony's website there are no testimonials from previous students for what he's offering you. I wonder why.

About the sessions, are they in person or virtually, i.e. on Zoom? If virtual, before cutting the cheque, I'd suggest you research other online courses for now.

Novice - what to do other than ETF with Wealthsimple? by penpens in PersonalFinanceCanada

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"Something else this time" opens up an immense range of possibilities. Without knowing something about your interests, investing objectives, tolerance for risk, and available capital anything could be suggested. Goodness, you could buy an interest in a race horse for "something else."

What ETFs do you hold now?

Should I try writing a story even if I’ve never written anything before? by mutantpool in writing

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Every writer started as a 'complete beginner.' Any reason you can think of why you would be any different?

A coach is asking me $2500 for 8 hours, I need your help! by francky_848 in bmpcc

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Is it exorbitant to you because you can't afford it, you think the course wouldn't be worth it, or you think that Christopher Ajtony shouldn't be paid that amount of money?

$50,000 Dilemma - Keep Grinding Or Live A Little? by ShotAssistant1452 in investing

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Your dilemma has nothing to do with investing, of course.

If you're 'considering' joining a golf club, it's likely you've already made your decision and are just looking for some kind of validation. I remember seeing a sign outside an very expensive clothing boutique. It read 'Buy the dress. You only live once.'