That did not happen to me; so I’m guessing it’s a coincidence.

I’m quite impressed with Singh on this. He’s been speaking out for a cease fire and not avoiding the issue.

On a somewhat related note, I’m very impressed by the CNN interview that Queen Rania of Jordan gave on the topic. https://www.queenrania.jo/en/media/interviews/queen-ranias-interview-cnn’s-becky-anderson

As I expected. He’s gone.

Anthony Rota resigns as Speaker after inviting former Ukrainian soldier with Nazi ties to Parliament

Hunka was invited by Speaker Anthony Rota, who introduced him as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division.

Rota’s office did not immediately respond to questions.

I expect Rota will not be the Speaker for much longer.

Paywall. Here’s an article on the CBC on the same subject.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-frontline-workers-safety-shelter-1.6972447

Paywall. You really should program this bot to prefer the similar articles from the CBC (and basically leave out The Star). Here’s the CBC article on the same issue: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ontario-retail-winery-tax-removal-bill-1.6969214

Here is Jennifer Keesmaat, the former chief planner of the city of Toronto, commenting on this:

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2263780419962

Housing is a complex issue that requires action accross levels of government, but this would seem to shift the onus towards the municipal level, and then handicap said municipality’s ability to meet demand if they do not immediately succeed. […] if implemented, would be anything but an excuse to cut funding.

Agreed. It just seems to be setting up obstacles rather than helping. Currently, builders prefer to build condos or office towers, rather than rental housing. I don’t see these proposals as doing anything other than further frustrating the construction of rental housing.

The construction of rental housing has stalled for a while now. This is due to builders preferring to build either office space or condos. So, there is a need to boost the construction of rental housing.

Poilievre’s ideas seem to be of the carrot and stick mentality, with an emphasis on the stick. I don’t see that as being a solution to getting more rental housing built. Instead, it likely would end up further frustrating the construction of rental housing.

The NDP’s statement on it: https://www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-liberals-delay-helping-canadians-leaving-people-disappointed-again-and-again

When asked about a perceived ignorance in computers, the judge proclaimed, “I’m not ignorant about computers! In fact, just last week I finished Space Quest, and I’m now getting through Leisure Suit Larry!” The judge’s report, written using WordPerfect 5.1, is expected to be released soon.

Full article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-climate-change-impact-assessment-1.6964662

Paywall. But, from the brief blurb I could see, it looks like Chow is doing her best to reach out to people. This states she met up with John Baird, likely to get him to help advocate for better funding for Toronto. Seems like a good move before meeting up with Doug Ford, which the article states will happen next week.

Coletto said the Liberals’ messaging focuses too much on what they’ve done in the past and not enough on what’s next.

Thus, the Liberals need to realize they still have over two years left in their mandate, and start doing some positive stuff. Particularly on housing.

True, but it comes out pretty close. STV would be a huge improvement over our current system of FPTP. My personal favourite though is open list mixed member proportional. But, regardless, I feel it would be good for there to be an unbiased National Citizens Committee on Electoral Reform, to research and make recommendations to the politicians on improvements to our electoral system.

The issue that I have with STV is that one of the big parties is always going to win and be in control.

What makes you say that? Are you confusing STV with AV? They are two different things.

See image comparing results of an STV election and an AV election: https://www.fairvote.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tasmania-and-Western-Australia.png

No one, at least that I’m aware of, has suggested a system like the one Israel has. Generally what’s suggested is a hybrid system between PR and FPTP. Open List Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) or Single Transferable Vote (STV) are the two most common examples. Fascist parties don’t get enough votes to get a seat in such systems.

And anyway, a Citizens’ Assembly, from a non-biased start, would look at and study different issues pertaining to electoral reform. Given the issues with our current system, that can only be a good thing.

Good article. I quite like David Moscrop’s articles.

There’s a push right now for a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform to be created. An NDP MP, in cooperation with a Green MP, is putting forward a motion (M-86) to that effect. Parliament will vote on this either this Fall or early Winter.

https://www.fairvote.ca/19/06/2023/national-citizens-assembly-on-electoral-reform-to-be-voted-on-in-parliament/

Petition (sign today): https://www.danielblaikie.ca/a_citizens_assembly

There’s a push right now for a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform to be created. An NDP MP, in cooperation with a Green MP, is putting forward a motion (M-86) to that effect. Parliament will vote on this either this Fall or early Winter. Here’s a petition on it (sign today): https://www.danielblaikie.ca/a_citizens_assembly