The Libranos: Power and Politics
Evan Solomon to run for the Carney Liberals.
Evan is a former CBC journalist who moved to the states to work at the Eurasia Group with Carney’s wife and Gerald Butts.
Solomon was fired from CBC for brokering crooked art deals. He’ll fit in perfectly … https://t.co/BjkxHivU1T
— Tracey Wilson (@TWilsonOttawa) March 20, 2025
Background: CBC has fired marquee host Evan Solomon after the Star reported that he was taking secret commission payments related to art sales involving people he dealt with as a host.
Things You Do When You Don’t Have A Mandate
Don’t have a seat, never won an election, and parliament is still prorogued. You start maxing out the credit card.
Toronto Star- Mark Carney says Canada will buy $6-billion missile detection system to confront threats from Russia and China
You Will Be Richer By Being Poorer
Unlimited Power!
It’s what we want. It’s what we need.
Rob Shaw- He wants a blank cheque to do anything he wants.”
B.C.’s David Eby proposes draconian legislation to respond to Donald Trump
Globe and Mail- Premier Eby, please practise democracy
British Columbia’s NDP government tabled legislation last week that, if enacted as is, would give it sweeping powers to pass regulations without having to bother with the tedious obligation of asking for the blessing of the provincial legislature.
Great Success!
Grab a beverage.
Dan Knight- Mark Carney’s European Delegation Was a Total Disaster
No trade deal, no answers on his financial conflicts, no real plan on Trump’s tariffs—just more lies, gaslighting, and excuses.
Don’t Upset Great Leader
We must worship Great Leader not ask him questions. Carney lashes out at journalists.
A Greek, and an Englishman walk into . . .
. . . walk into a podcast studio and incessantly mock Canada’s destructive, incompetent ex-PM.
None Of Your Business
Western Standard- RICHIE RICH: Carney dismisses questions about his wealth
Prime Minister Mark Carney is refusing to disclose details about stocks and other assets he and his wife hold across two continents, including investments in corporations that receive federal contracts.
Blacklock’s Reporter says when asked by reporters about his financial holdings, Carney expressed surprise at the inquiry.
It’s Good To Be King
Alternate title: The Emperor Has No Clothes
National Post- Mark Carney’s not really supposed to be doing anything
Mark Carney may now be Canada’s 24th prime minister, but the unique circumstances of his appointment mean that he technically shouldn’t be allowed to do anything.
No appointments. No new spending or taxes. No foreign policy commitments. Nothing at all that isn’t “routine,” “non-controversial” and “reversible.”
It’s all part of the “caretaker convention,” a longstanding parliamentary tradition which holds that until a prime minister is able to “command the confidence of the House of Commons,” he’s not allowed to wield the full powers of his office.
In fact, he’s not supposed to do almost any of the things Canadians typically associate with their prime minister.
An Odd Question?
How dare you ask our dictator anything. PM won’t discuss his wealth. (paywall)
Hanging Out The “For Sale” Sign
Update:
A Carney Con?
Sun- Carney’s carbon tax ‘cut:’ Nothing more than smoke and mirrors
Here’s the truth: Carney didn’t repeal the carbon tax. He didn’t scrap the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, which is the legislation that gives the federal government the power to impose and raise the carbon tax whenever they want. All he did was press pause. The infrastructure is still in place. The federal government still holds the power to reinstate the tax at any time — and raise it to whatever level suits their political needs.
Even the CBC panel isn’t buying it.
‘Tis But a Pittance
John Ivison- Canada’s most senior diplomat owes China $1.2 million. He’s vulnerable
When you owe someone more than $1 million, as does Francois-Philippe Champagne at the Bank of China, the potential for influence and abuse is ever-present
If It Wasn’t For Fake “Orders in Council”
Would there be any orders in council at all?
Guy W. Giorno- Whatever this is, it is not an Order in Council. An OiC is made by the GG on advice of Cabinet, not an “I hereby instruct” directive signed by the Prime Minister.
Mike Campbell- Order in Council are signed by the Governor General under the advice of PM and cabinet. Note: Carbon tax law can only be appealed by Parliament – so it is still on the books – but terms can be changed – so PM Carney didn’t repeal the law but changed the rate to zero.
Who?
Why are Canadians Mad at Elon Musk?
We’ve long known that many Leftists are mentally ill. Why else would they vote for policies that destroy their own society?
Here’s the latest illustration of what Trump Derangement Syndrome has driven some Canadians to do. Is this not the equivalent of a child being given a time out in their room and throwing a tantrum?
We also have B.C. Premier David Eby personally attacking one of Elon Musk’s businesses through legislation. The official explanation for this doesn’t ring true. It’s probably illegal for a government to single out and cause harm to specific individuals. Oh wait, the Trudeau government gleefully did it in 2022 by freezing the bank accounts of people who disagreed with them. But that was proved to be illegal, correct?!
While I understand, but don’t agree with, Canadian anger towards President Trump, why on earth is any Canadian angry with Elon Musk about work he is doing for a government of another country; work that doesn’t effect Canadians in any way? Is it simply anger & stupidity by proxy?
Priorities
Armstrong Economics- Canada to Take Over for USAID?
Canada has agreed to fund woke programs abandoned by USAID. As the nation grapples with a barely functioning government and cost of living crisis, the Canadian government is funding what it believes to be a top priority – implementing LGBTQ programs in a Muslim nation.
Klaus Comes First
Carny coronation op-ed
Op-Ed: Deidra Garyk: Carney Coronated as “Unelected” Canadian Prime Minister by Liberals and Media With Only 0.3% of Canada’s Population