Thoughts on BC Politics and More

The entire point of a federation is to have a mutually beneficial relationship between relatively autonomous provinces. The central government is expected to stick to interprovincial and international issues, while provincial governments are supposed to be left to manage their own affairs. In Canada, that relationship has been turned on its head. The federal government has inserted itself into provincial and even municipal jurisdictions, while it has refused to assert its genuine authority in facilitating interprovincial infrastructure and trade. This has led to a lopsided federation where provincial leaders are at each other’s throats while the federal government milks the division for political benefit. Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to play both sides ... CLICK HERE for the full story

MILTON, Ont. — Justin Trudeau says he's not just concerned about possible cuts Premier Doug Ford could make to Ontario's education system as Canada's prime minister — he's also concerned as a father with children in the province's schools. Trudeau made the comments during a wide-ranging town hall meeting Thursday night at a Milton, Ont., high school. CLICK HERE to read the full story: Education is a provincial jurisdiction and, a provincial responsibility. For Justin Trudeau to comment as ‘a father’, while he is Prime Minster, is an abuse of authority and power. The Ontario government faces some tough decisions, which may anger some electors, and includes inherent political risks. The Ontario government, not Mr. Trudeau, has to undertake funding for full-time kindergarten and class size caps. Those costs are significant. Trudeau has to respect constitutional responsibilities, and stop messing around in provincial ju...