Thoughts on BC Politics and More

The sight of King Charles III receiving salutes and inspecting troops in Ottawa before delivering last month’s Speech from the Throne was more than just a bit of nostalgia. It was a potent reminder of Canada’s history and distinct political culture. In this provocative essay, Jamie Weir argues that Canada, facing a frostier neighbour to the south, should lead a revitalization of links among Commonwealth nations. Canada alongside Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom could form a major economic, diplomatic and military bloc: the “CANZUK” nations. United by a long, shared history of freedom and the rule of law under constitutional monarchy, CANZUK could become a beacon of liberty and prosperity in a darkening multi-polar world ... CLICK HERE for the full story

Patty Hajdu -- Canada's Health Minister My God ... Our Health Minister (Patty Hajdu), Our Government On CTV Power Play, host Evan Solomon asked Minister Hajdu some good questions. Would her Government join US and Australia to investigate the relationship between China and the World Health Organization (WHO)? She did not answer —she fudged it. The Canadian Government will not criticize China, or the World Health Organization! You can send us the virus, then send us defective personal protective equipment (PPE) to battle it, cozying up to WHO — but that’s not a problem. We won’t criticize this Communist state. I guess given the Federal Government efforts not to meet Parliament, it should not be surprising that they have no problems supporting an autocratic state. The Minister says we have to have an international effort.   Oh, the great straw man -- nobody says we don’t need an international effort, but does it have to b...