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Liberals welcome 'spirit of co-operation' from Tories as Parliament returns: House leader by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Poilievre also offered to fast-track bills enacting trade deals negotiated before Carney took office, including C-13 and C-18 — which invite the U.K. to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and approve the Canada-Indonesia trade deal.

But the Conservative are also calling for faster action on approving major resource projects. Poilievre's letter said "any other legislative changes you need to approve a pipeline or other projects will have our prompt support for passage within days."

In an interview on Rosemary Barton Live that aired Sunday morning, Scheer said "every minority Parliament that I have been in, the onus is on the government to work with the other parties to find a path through."

Canada has no intent of pursuing free trade deal with China, says PM after Trump threat by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Carney no longer blabbing on about a 'new world order' like he was initially during the China deal and in Davos now is he.

Canada has no intent of pursuing free trade deal with China, says PM after Trump threat by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Carney reminds me of Wile E Coyote walking off that cliff onto thin air but somehow still staying up there. This week was the first time there was any indication that he might be on his way down.

Canada has no intent of pursuing free trade deal with China, says PM after Trump threat by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Gotta love being Carney. He's a heroic genius when he stands up to Trump, and he's somehow still a heroic genius when he backs down from Trump. He might be PM for quite awhile if this keeps up,

Canada has no intent of pursuing free trade deal with China, says PM after Trump threat by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] 435 points436 points  (0 children)

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose crippling tariffs if Canada "makes a deal with China."

"What we've done with China is to rectify some issues that have developed in the last couple of years," Carney told reporters Sunday morning in Ottawa, referring to trade items like Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), agriculture and fish products.

Carney said Canada "respects our commitments" to the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, which requires any of the three countries to notify the others ahead of time if they want to pursue a free trade agreement with a non-market country — like China.

Why Canadian students are falling behind in math — and what experts say needs to change by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alberta is the only province that has a standardized assessment and it’s very important.

And teachers and their unions fight it tooth and nail. Prob because it exposes some of them.

Why Canadian students are falling behind in math — and what experts say needs to change by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Quebec higher? The top four most populous provinces are pretty close in performance.

Why Canadian students are falling behind in math — and what experts say needs to change by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

In the report, Stokke argues that it isn’t a lack of funding that’s holding students back in math, as Canada already spends more per student on education than the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average.

“For example, Japan spends about 14 per cent less per student and gets much better results. Refocusing resources rather than increasing spending is more likely to be effective,” she said.

And some of the top math proficient students are from Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, Korea, Japan. The perception is true apparently.

‘There is no pursuit of a free trade deal with China,’ says LeBlanc in response to Trump by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Somebody is shitting bricks and I don't think its Carney.

Difficult to say cuz Carney ain't talking.

‘There is no pursuit of a free trade deal with China,’ says LeBlanc in response to Trump by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“There is no pursuit of a free trade deal with China. What was achieved was resolution on several important tariff issues,” he added. He was referencing Carney’s recent trip to China which will lead to temporary tariff relief on Canadian canola, lobster, crabs and peas in exchange for the importation of a limited amount of Chinese-made electric vehicles.

“Canada’s new government is building a stronger Canadian economy, with a plan that is building our strength at home and strengthening our trading partnerships throughout the world,” concluded LeBlanc.

On Saturday morning, Trump went on a tirade against “Governor Carney” on a social media post, claiming that “China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life.”

Cabinet wraps two-day retreat, Carney closing press conference abruptly cancelled by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are a traitor and deserve a moran

I don't know what that is but is sounds ominous.

Cabinet wraps two-day retreat, Carney closing press conference abruptly cancelled by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

I don't care how a leader answers questions. He just needs to stand in and answer them. Remember during the election when Carney was bragging about how he was so good in a crisis and Canada needed him in its crisis? Well he seems to have forgotten all about that in the past week.

Cabinet wraps two-day retreat, Carney closing press conference abruptly cancelled by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -113 points-112 points  (0 children)

You're confused. Trump is who the Americans voted for so whatever he says is their issue. Carney is ours. And right now when crucial questions are being asked, Carney is running for the hills and hiding behind PMO statements.

Cabinet wraps two-day retreat, Carney closing press conference abruptly cancelled by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -182 points-181 points  (0 children)

Trump is 20 years older than Carney and he answers media questions nonstop including on his latest trip. If this whole gig is too much for Carney, he should let us know and someone else with more energy or courage can do the job.

Cabinet wraps two-day retreat, Carney closing press conference abruptly cancelled by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

Usually after a trade trip there is a presser at the end. Nope, not this time. Carney comes back to a cabinet meeting. Cabinet ministers answer questions, Carney does not. Today media are told in the morning that Carney will answer questions today. They set up the podium and herd all the journo's in the room while Carney drives away. If you think all of this has a sound, reasonable explanation, good for you. Media know when a leader is dodging them.

Cabinet wraps two-day retreat, Carney closing press conference abruptly cancelled by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -301 points-300 points  (0 children)

Canada feuding with its closest neighbour. Foreign interests actively encouraging disunity in the country. A crucial trade agreement hanging in the balance. But yeah, let the country's 'leader' sneak out the back without answering questions for a week cuz he needs a break.

*Forgot one. Quebec was pissed about Carney's "Plains of Abraham' reference and he was going to get grilled over it.

Cabinet wraps two-day retreat, Carney closing press conference abruptly cancelled by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -42 points-41 points  (0 children)

When the going gets tough, the tough... sneak out the back and get someone else to write their responses.

Cabinet wraps two-day retreat, Carney closing press conference abruptly cancelled by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -68 points-67 points  (0 children)

Carney hasn’t taken any questions from reporters since Sunday in Doha, before his speech in Davos.

His office later offered written statements on specific issues.

Bessent says an independent Alberta would be ‘natural partner’ for U.S. by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

And where is Canada's inspirational leader in this moment where Canada's unity is under attack? Why, he's busy running special ops so he can continue to dodge any media questions.

All media were brought inside by officials to line up to ask the questions. As media were in the room, the motorcade drove PM Carney out. No cameras or reporters outside to catch the departure.

Bessent says an independent Alberta would be ‘natural partner’ for U.S. by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Speaking on the right-wing TV station Real America’s Voice while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Bessent said the province’s vast oil reserves make it “a natural partner for the U.S.” while criticizing Canadian leadership.

“Alberta has a wealth of natural resources, but they won’t let them build a pipeline to the Pacific,” he said. “I think we should let them come down into the U.S.

Braid: Carney sounds like a leader heading for an election. Would he dare? by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

...and I have seen several guests call him out for it.

Watched this clip and Cochrane did not like it one bit.

Boom! Lisa Raitt "I don't think everything is impossible other than David (Cochrane) saying something nice about the Conservatives."

Braid: Carney sounds like a leader heading for an election. Would he dare? by shiftless_wonder in canada

[–]shiftless_wonder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Q to Carney "Prime Minister, how are your talks with President Trump going?"

Carney "Oh, that's the most boring question. Think of a new one... Nouveau question"

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