Danielle Smith has come out with a glowing report suggesting that Alberta switching to its own pension plan would lead to massive savings and better payouts so a great deal. As often said, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And this report was full of flawed summaries never mind the… Continue reading Alberta Pension plan a horrible idea

Tomorrow there is a huge protest called million man march to protect children. It may sound innocuous but it is largely a transphobic one and important that those pushing this be called out. Since being transgender is not something most people understand (even I myself find it hard to wrap my head around), it is… Continue reading Transrights

Some on right salivating how Canada is about to go through a major transformation with a strong rightward swing just as US & UK did in 80s under Reagan and Thatcher. I personally don't think it is very likely even if Poilievre wins a majority and I think it is more wishcasting then likely reality.… Continue reading No big shift right happening

With the notable exception of Nanos polling, most polls show if an election were held today, the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre would win most seats hands down and probably cross the majority mark. This is much better for them than I thought possible so question is whether this is a blip or a long… Continue reading Tories surge to majority territory and what it means

Now that Alberta election is over and results are in, here are my thoughts below on it. I was wrong on NDP winning and so I will admit that while my predictions were pretty good on last two federal elections, they are by no means perfect. I think with Smith being controversial it put too… Continue reading Alberta election

In 3 days Albertans will go to the polls and hopefully and I also think likely will send Danielle Smith and her ideological government packing. I may update final projection or give a few more if something happens but since busy this weekend I am writing my final thoughts today rather than day before. Below… Continue reading Alberta election final thoughts

Recently a National Post article did a 11,000 word essay on why safe supply is not working. Conservatives have jumped on this while Liberals and other progressives have slammed them as not following evidence and science. I would generally say I lean against both safe supply and safe injection sites but I am open to… Continue reading Safe supply and safe injection sites

Tomorrow the Alberta campaign will reach the halfway point. While still lots can happen, I definitely think NDP has upper hand here and if we are betting man, I would put money on NDP winning, but not a lot as still only narrow advantage so far. Below are my thoughts on each of the parties.… Continue reading Alberta campaign at halfway point

Poilievre has doubled down on his attack on CBC recently asking Elon Musk to label it government funded. I believe this was totally inappropriate to ask a foreign company to interfere in our domestic politics (yes I know Elon Musk has Canadian citizenship, but twitter is foreign owned). More I see Poilievre more I have… Continue reading Poilievre and attack on CBC

Today the budget for 2023-204 was dropped and on balance a big disappointment. A few good things, but on the whole I would give it a C-. It was not a fiscally responsible budget despite finance minister's promise. Below are my thoughts on some of the major items. Perhaps the one good thing in the… Continue reading Budget 2023-2024