November 2017
November 1 2017
A year after Phoenix was to be fixed, more than half of public servants still having pay problems
PoCo mosque to get $53k from federal government in spite of Revenue Canada concerns
Canada to admit 340,000 immigrants a year by 2020 under new three-year plan
Morneau pays $200 fine under Conflict of Interest Act
http://torontosun.com/news/national/morneau-fined-under-conflict-of-interest-act
“ACCOUNTABILITY”: Moneybags Morneau “Punished” With Pathetic $200 Fine
BONOKOSKI: For the murdered and the missing, Trudeau's no Superman
http://torontosun.com/news/national/bonokoski-for-the-murdered-and-the-missing-trudeaus-no-superman
Liberals Fail Both Newcomers and Canadians in their Immigration Levels Report
News Release: Growing Canada’s Economic Future
Canada to admit nearly 1 million immigrants over next 3 years
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/immigration-canada-2018-1.4371146
Egyptian lawyer and TV commentator says men have a "duty" to rape immodestly dressed girls
GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau’s Paris climate deal to cost billions
http://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-trudeaus-paris-climate-deal-to-cost-billions
John Ivison: Little concern from politicians as Environment Canada buys ultimate vehicles for testing
With second trip to Tehran, feds inch closer to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran
https://www.hilltimes.com/2017/11/01/canadian-officials-make-second-visit-tehran/124117
Contract worth more than $1B awarded to field fighter jets that will go toe-to-toe with CF-18s in training
November 2 2017
(Tony Lam's Comments: The GG position is not her personal soap box for Justin Trudeau. Fire her.)
Julie Payette dares to be interesting with comments on climate, astrology, and divine intervention
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/julie-payette-climate-divine-intervention-analysis-wherry-1.4385142
Rex Murphy: Governor General appoints herself umpire of questions of faith and science
Tories Accuse Bill Morneau Of 'Belittling' Lisa Raitt With Quip About 'Counting'
WATCH: Hussen Admits Immigration Increase Will Cost Taxpayers Over $1 BILLION Per Year & Keep Going Up
Refugee levels disappoint advocates as UNHCR makes passionate appeal
(Tony Lam's Comments: The UN can stick it. Most useless organization on the planet)
In what universe is it appropriate for a Governor General to deride people for their beliefs?: Urback
http://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/governor-general-speech-julie-payette-climate-change-1.4384481
Prime Minister to travel to Vietnam and Philippines
(Tony Lam's Comments: Great, he can stay there and ruin their countries)
https://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2017/11/02/prime-minister-travel-vietnam-and-philippines
Rideau Canal's downtown stretch declared contaminated site
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/rideau-canal-contaminated-downtown-ottawa-1.4384345
Canadian government researched how Trump could have achieved quick NAFTA win
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-researched-trump-quick-nafta-win-1.4384751
Conservative MP Alice Wong accuses Liberal Adam Vaughan of intimidation - The Globe and Mail
Costs to run Prime Minister Trudeau's office climb higher
Justin Trudeau explains why Canada really ‘gets’ AI and smart cities
The UN Admits That The Paris Climate Deal Was A Fraud
https://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/the-un-admits-that-the-paris-climate-deal-was-a-fraud/
Teaching the Residential School Story
https://fcpp.org/2017/11/02/teaching-the-residential-school-story/
November 3 2017
GG Payette stepped way out of line
http://brianlilley.com/gg-payette-stepped-way-out-of-line/
Why Payette “may not be fit” to serve as Governor General
https://www.therebel.media/payette_may_not_be_fit_to_serve_as_governor_general
'End of oil' narratives are misleading — in 20 years we’ll likely still be using a staggering 90 million barrels a day
Ethics commissioner confirms Morneau only minister still holding indirect assets
FUREY: If they can take down Trump’s social media, you better believe they can do it to you
(Tony Lam's Comments: Do we want this here?)
Germany: Police call in reinforcements as Muslim migrants sexually assault women on Halloween in CologneEndFragment
Catherine McKenna demands reporter's outlet stop calling her 'climate Barbie' in terse exchange
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/catherine-mckenna-rebel-media-exchange-1.4387510
Tough new FGM penalties in U.S.: 'They are not doctors. They are butchers'
UN reports 31 new allegations of sexual abuse against peacekeepers, workers
Only Morneau and one other cabinet minister ever held indirect assets without a blind trust: ethics commissioner
National Post picks up The Rebel's luxury car “scoop” one year later (then admits why)
SNOBELEN: Politics 101 -- How to deal with scandals
http://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/snobelen-politics-101-how-to-deal-with-scandals
Police Make 9 Arrests on “Dial for Dope” Fentanyl Lacing Drug Circle
November 4 2017
Sexual harassment scandal hits hot spot frequented by Ottawa’s political elite | Toronto StarEndFragment
Groups urge Ottawa to consider workplace safety in marijuana legalization rules
https://globalnews.ca/news/3843699/ottawa-marijuana-legalization-workplace-safety/
GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau's Titanic lie heading for an iceberg
http://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-trudeaus-titanic-lie-heading-for-an-iceberg
November 5 2017
Ex Guantanamo Bay captive suing Canada for $50M for alleged complicity in torture | Globalnews.caEndFragment
Paradise Papers: CRA vows to crack down on offshore tax evasion by wealthy Canadians - National | Globalnews.ca
https://globalnews.ca/news/3845016/cra-paradise-papers-canadians-tax-evasion/
CRA vows action on Canadian tax evaders exposed in Paradise Papers
Liberal fundraisers held family millions in offshore trust, leaked documents reveal
Trudeau's chief fundraiser linked to Cayman Islands tax scheme
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/stephen-bronfman-trudeau-paradise-papers-1.4382511
Revealed: Justin Trudeau's close adviser helped move huge sums offshore
Governor-General 101: Don’t insult Canadians
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/governor-general-101-dont-insult-canadians/article36838214/
Trudeau’s promise to restore relations with Iran easier said than done
November 6 2017
Justin Trudeau, the Paradise Papers and his ‘super rich friends’
Even Jean Chrétien can work with a company without knowing its offshore accounts
Trouble in paradise: Justin Trudeau's rich friends keep making things awkward
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/justin-trudeau-paradise-papers-analysis-wherry-1.4389126
Tax haven controversy deals another body blow to Trudeau’s middle-class brand | National Post
Trudeau again faces accusations of tax hypocrisy following Paradise Papers revelations
More than 3,000 Canadian names in the Paradise Papers
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/paradise-papers-canada-connection-1.4386126
November 7 2017
Liberals introduce bill to address harassment of federal employees
WRONG: China Says AECON Takeover Doesn’t Need National Security Review
Federal government changes course on ending sex discrimination in Indian Act
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/indian-act-legislation-change-course-1.4392291
B.C. is the province with the lowest healthcare spending per person
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-is-the-province-with-the-lowest-healthcare-spending-per-person-1.3667458
Catherine McKenna accidentally praises Syria on Twitter, blames staff for error
https://globalnews.ca/news/3849606/catherine-mckenna-praises-syria-twitter-blames-staff/
POLL: Majority Say Myanmar Situation “Is Not Canada’s Problem”
https://www.spencerfernando.com/2017/11/07/poll-majority-say-myanmar-situation-not-canadas-problem/
Here’s a Running List of Liberals and Conservatives Linked to Offshore Tax Havens
FACT: Harper Tried Addressing Offshore Tax Havens, Trudeau Attacked The Middle Class Instead - Spencer FernandoEndFragment
No need for national security review of Aecon takeover, China's ambassador says - Politics - CBC NewsEndFragment
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/china-ambassador-aecon-takeover-canada-1.4391281
Trudeau is ’satisfied’ with fundraiser’s explanation over tax haven. Critics are not satisfied with Trudeau | National PostEndFragment
Quebec's face-covering ban challenged in court | Toronto StarEndFragment
Britain’s ‘Jihadi Jack’ could end up in Canadian hands after months in the custody of Kurdish militias | National PostEndFragment
(Tony Lam's Comments: Relevant because of Climate Barbie praising Syria)
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https://usun.state.gov/remarks/8093
Paul Martin's former company one of offshore firm's 'largest clients,' Paradise Papers show
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/paradise-papers-paul-martin-1.4390174
B.C. moms turned away as birth tourism spikes at hospitals
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-moms-turned-away-as-birth-tourism-spikes-at-hospitals-1.3150142
Canadian immigrant voter surge elected Trudeau
Canada Goose Appoints Jodi Butts to its Board of Directors
November 8 2017
(Tony Lam's Comments: As an astute twitter user noted, is McKenna going to talk to Syria about its Sarin Gas emissions??)
Catherine McKenna takes responsibility for tweet praising Syria
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/catherine-mckenna-syria-paris-1.4392374
Liberals won't say whether CRA is investigating Bronfman
http://ipolitics.ca/2017/11/08/liberals-wont-say-whether-cra-investigating-bronfman/
Paradise Papers: Critics assail fact Trudeau 'satisfied' with Bronfman's answer
http://www.canada.com/business/satisfied+with+bronfmans+assurances/15592532/story.html
WATCH: Bergen Grills Moneybags, Who Laughably Claims Liberals “Don’t Play Games”
BETRAYAL: As Remembrance Day Approaches, Trudeau Government Slashing Pay For Injured Canadian Special Ops Forces
Effect of Federal Income Tax Changes on Canadian Families Who Are in the Bottom 20 Percent of Earners
Compensation cut for elite soldiers if injuries last more than 180 days
Trudeau talks trade, human rights in Vietnam
https://globalnews.ca/video/3851514/trudeau-talks-trade-human-rights-in-vietnam
Who's name-calling whom?
https://business.financialpost.com/opinion/whos-name-calling-whom
November 9 2017
MPs prepare to head south to dissuade asylum seekers in U.S. from heading north once protected status expires
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-migration-haiti-united-states-trump-1.4392219
Islamist Mobs Force Church Closures
https://clarionproject.org/islamist-mobs-force-four-church-closures/
Canada’s Richest People 2018: The Top 25 Richest CanadiansEndFragment
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http://www.macleans.ca/economy/money-economy/top-25-richest-canadians-2018/
Mockery and Majesty Julie Payette
https://www.convivium.ca/articles/mockery-and-majesty
THE QUEEN WOULD NOT BE AMUSED
https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2017/11/the-queen-would-not-be-amused
MALCOLM: Liberals stripped citizenship at a record pace, new docs reveal
Montreal’s “Sewage Mayor” replaced with municipal version of Rachel Notley
https://www.therebel.media/montreal_s_sewage_mayor_replaced_with_municipal_version_of_rachel_notley
Liberals to consider changes to UN Arms Trade Treaty bill amid opposition concerns
https://globalnews.ca/news/3853197/un-arms-trade-treaty-bill-amendments/
In no rush on TPP, Trudeau says as feds dismiss reports of a deal in principle | Financial PostEndFragment
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Canadarm creator to transform into U.S. company, raising concerns of tech heading south of the border | National PostEndFragment
MPs move to keep religious protections in Criminal Code clean-up effortsEndFragment
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John Ivison: Liberals to buy peace by fulfilling promise to re-instate life-long pensions for veterans
''Liberals have let us down,' says frustrated vet awaiting pension decision
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/politics/vets-politicians-meeting-1.4393844
November 10 2017
Ethics commissioner investigating Morneau's sponsorship of pension bill
'Damn your nationality, go to hell,' Canadian Tire terror suspect tells judge
Trouble in ‘Paradise’ for Justin Trudeau
How Canada could prepare for potential new wave of asylum seekers
http://www.macleans.ca/opinion/how-canada-could-prepare-for-potential-new-wave-of-asylum-seekers/
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Trudeau and high-ranking Liberals settle $3-million lawsuit over Toronto nomination battle | Toronto Star
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Trouble in ‘Paradise’ for Justin Trudeau - The Globe and Mail
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/paradise-papers-justin-trudeau/article36897375/
Disabled vets still pushing for reinstatment of lifelong pensions - The Globe and Mail
EXCLUSIVE: How friend of Trudeau, Butts got DOUBLE recommended salary - The Rebel Bootstrap _rebel.javascript.header.html Facebook Pixel Code EndFragment
https://www.therebel.media/exclusive_how_friend_of_trudeau_butts_got_double_recommended_salary
Rex Murphy: There is no company Liberals will not keep in pursuit of climate action
Canada Pension Plan assets inch up to $328.2B
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cppib-mark-machin-1.4396701
How can an outdoor skating rink possibly cost $5.6 million? Here's the breakdown
Canada 150 social media posts cost $2 million
https://globalnews.ca/news/3855374/canada-150-social-media-posts/
November 11 2017
McKenna heads to Germany to defend Canada’s slow start on emissions targets
GOLDSTEIN: What’s really dumb? Trudeau’s carbon pricing plan
http://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-whats-really-dumb-trudeaus-carbon-pricing-plan
'We weren't ready' to close deal: Trudeau defends Canada's actions on TPP - Politics - CBC NewsEndFragment
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/justin-trudeau-tpp-canada-not-ready-apec-1.4398824
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau sabotages Trans-Pacific Partnership, shocking leaders
November 12 2017 (Tony Lam's Comments: Sold Saudi Arabia armored vehicles. No stipulations.)
Saudi Princess’ tell-all includes Bangladeshi children traded as sex slaves
http://www.dhakatribune.com/world/middle-east/2017/11/11/saudi-princess-unveils-kingdoms-dark-side/
EDITORIAL: A reminder to always put the people first
http://torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-a-reminder-to-always-put-the-people-first
Unable to find work, many Syrian refugees reluctantly turn to social assistance
DANGEROUS: Report Warns Free Trade With China Could “Kill Canadian Businesses & Jobs”
Trudeau shafts veterans while giving terrorists millions
https://www.therebel.media/trudeau_shafts_veterans_while_giving_terrorists_millions
Bill Morneau opens up about his path to the political hot seat
Global showdown over coal is comeing - and Canada's in the middle of it
http://business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/canadas-push-to-eli