While my focus has been primarily on what is going on in Canada, there are two major events going on abroad and below are my thoughts.  I will later today if time permits try to do a post on climate change. United Kingdom The court has ruled Johnson's prorogation violated the law and ordered parliament… Continue reading Two Big Events Abroad

This election is a lot about affordability with NDP and Tories trying to argue they will make things more affordable while Liberals also taking steps to improve on what they've already done.  Below is a summary of my views on each and how best to deal with them.  There are strong emotional arguments on these,… Continue reading Income Inequality, Poverty, and Affordability

With all the topic on day to day events, I thought it would be time to focus more on issues that matter but parties are afraid to tackle.  It seems every election, parties trot out various tax credits to try and win favours in key demographics.  Yet this is exactly the wrong policy and we… Continue reading Why Canada needs tax reform

Liberals have promised universal pharmacare, but no details on how it will be paid for.  While I support filling in the gaps as per earlier post when report came out, I've always said it is important for any new programs to say how you will pay for it.  Some voters may not care, but promises… Continue reading Liberal Pharmacare and Tory stress test

Trudeau has long liked to portray himself as being for the middle class and Tories for the rich.  With the Tories cutting lowest bracket (while not as he hoped lowering higher ones, they should for other reasons, but best to do as part of a larger tax reform, not run on it), Trudeau had to… Continue reading Trudeau Tax plan and Cell phone one

If there was a perfect time politically to drop the idea of an assault weapons ban for Liberals it was now.  While no fan of the Liberals, this is a great pivot and throws the ball back in the Conservative's court.  Obviously devil is in the details but I generally agree despite not being a… Continue reading Trudeau Gun Control Promises

Well the big bombshell so far of the campaign has dropped.  In terms of impact, I think it is much too early and I am one of those who think it probably won't have that much as most of us have made stupid mistakes as some point in our lifetime, so if mistakes mean a… Continue reading Trudeau Blackface

Today, it is official Bernier has been invited.  Personally I think that is a mistake as the party hasn't won any seats in a general election and is polling in the low single digits.  My view has always been parties either that won seats in last general election or by-election or polling at more than… Continue reading Bernier invited to debates

The campaign has just begun and here are my thoughts on each of the three main parties so far.  Not enough to write on the PPC or Greens so leaving them out of this one, but may have more later on them. Liberals Their blocking of the RCMP investigation seems like a bad idea and… Continue reading Early Campaign and thoughts

With polls to close in Manitoba shortly, here are my thoughts on the beginning of the federal campaign tomorrow.  Some have criticized Trudeau for launching it on September 11th, which is the 18th anniversary of 9/11 and while maybe not this best idea, I don't think its too big a deal.  9/11 while very tragic… Continue reading Writ to drop Tomorrow