Given his political leanings, it probably shouldn’t be surprising that Poilievre has chosen to oppose the Liberal tax changes. Back in 2004, the Conservative leader seems to have been in favour of eliminating capital gains taxes entirely (the Conservative party platform that year called for a “reduction”)....
Polievre - We’ve got a plan you guys! And it’s better than thise damn Libs! And it’s great and will definitely benefit everyone! Well…no we haven’t published it. Well…no, you can’t see it beforehand. We just need you to blindly vote us in and then we’ll definitely not immediately stab you plebs, I mean middle class voters, in the back.
The parliamentary ethics commissioner has reversed course and said he will examine the business dealings of federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault.
This is similar to the previous post based on the Toronto Star article, but this press release adds that the unions are trying to directly legally intervene on the matter as well....
Premier Doug Ford’s push to get beer and wine into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost Ontario taxpayers at least $225 million, but there’s evidence the full price tag actually adds up to hundreds of millions more....
I got in some hot water a while back for admitting I was relatively unconcerned with Republican villainy these days compared to other worries. This Canada Online Harms Act, whose details I missed earlier (apologies to Public and Yuri Bezmenov!), perfectly embodies the kind of thing that keeps me up at night now....
A veteran Bay Street economist says the Canadian economy has slowed more than enough to justify an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada, and that underlying inflation may be lower than the central bank thinks.
Man, I wouldn’t “give” them that point at all. The backtracking IS the scheme. They implement whatever completely shit ideological policy that’s their flavour of the day, and UNLESS the populace reacts strongly, they say “welp, everyone must be in favour because no one screamed loud enough”.
It’s a fucking horseshit dirty way of implementing public policy and it’s absolutely exhausting because they are doing it EVERYWHERE.
Calgary could have to fully fund the Low Income Transit Pass (LITP) moving forward, as the Alberta government has pulled their contribution to the affordability measure....
Whaaaaaat. The CPC is taking their talking points from billionaires and corporate lobbyists and lying to Canadians either directly or indirectly in order to manipulate voter support?
SURELY this has never been done by the CPC before!
Just so it’s not lost on anyone why they were arrested:
“We as American Jews will not be used, we will not be complicit and we will not be silent. Judaism is a beautiful, thousands-year-old tradition, and Israel is a 76-year-old colonial apartheid state,” Morgan Bassichis, an organizer with Jewish Voice for Peace, told the crowd.
“This is the Passover that we take our exodus from Zionism. Not in our name. Let Gaza live.”
Even though the age pattern in spending is presently out-of-whack, the government is showing progress in delivering concrete policies that will make lives better for young people
It would be really nice if the PostMedia group would get a little bit more subtle about the fact Corporate Canada is balls-deep in their ass on the regular.
End the capital-gains exemption for principal residences. It’s even more untouchable than OAS. It’s also more economically harmful and inequitable.
It pumps up housing prices and pushes more and more national wealth into housing. It’s dumb economics, plus the tax break only goes to the two-thirds of families who own a home. And the richer you are, and the more home you own, the bigger the tax break. It adds up to a hyper-regressive policy to make Canada less productive.
Eh, I’m going to punt this one because it’s an asset that most people want to own, but housing is a necessity as well.*
I’m going to counter with:
no non-human ownership of single family homes, no trusts, no corps, no foundations, etc.
no interest cost deductions against rental income for landlords
50% of rental payments can be deducted against income for renters
That way one perk of personal, principal home ownership is still there, but at the same time fucking landlords can piss right off, and renters get a major tax-reducing benefit to boost net income for what are usually lower income earners too.
As policy it’s incomplete, but I think as ideas it at least will level the playing field a little bit.
*Edit: Okay how about this: a lifetime principal residence capital gains exemption of…I dunno, $500k? Just thinking about the regressive comment where wealthier folks own bigger and more expensive homes, and this would target those hogs and leave the vast majority of normal Canadians untouched. And maybe incentivize people to not own a goddamn ugly-ass cookie-cutter McMansion, leading to a teensy bit more densification. Or at least leave more greenspace on a standard lot.
The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would require provincial entities such as universities, school boards and municipalities to get approval before making any funding deals with Ottawa. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the legislation would ensure federal funding is aligned with provincial priorities.
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 5 per cent on Wednesday, saying it needs to see a sustained decline in inflation before rate cuts can begin....
Representative Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, told NBC News’ Kristen Welker on Sunday that according to lawyers hired by Congress, “at this point, there’s not a specific crime that’s been committed” by President Joe Biden in the impeachment probe against him.
In commemoration of the upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), President Joe Biden issued a statement praising trans people’s contributions to society and describing actions his administration has taken to counter transphobic bullying and extremism. Additionally, many members of Biden’s Department of Health and Human...
If a health care worker did something like this, they would be facing discipline from their professional college and would face massive ramifications. If I, as a consulting professional, send unprofessional messages to a client and they contacted my boss, I would be out of a job instantly. 20 hours pay forfeiture is a joke in my...
Agreed - start using the pension as collateral and all of a sudden I bet the cops get a LOT better, and a hell of a lot more vocal about getting rid of the shitty ones.
Kyle Rittenhouse abruptly departed the stage during an appearance at the University of Memphis on Wednesday, after he was confronted about comments made by Turning Point USA founder and president Charlie Kirk....
Who, Kyle Rittenhouse the scared little boy who murdered two people? Nah, I think I’ll keep calling him what he is, but you keep on living in your fantasy world down there in the States where gunning down people in the streets and schools is a normal every day thing.
A citizen’s effort to recall Calgary’s mayor is facing increased political scrutiny after a document began circulating on social media this week suggesting the endeavour is being supported by a group with the stated aim of putting more conservatives on city council....
An agreed statement of facts shows Cineplex made more than $11.6 million in the six months after the fees were implemented in mid-2022 and another $27.3 million on fees in 2023.
Mayors are community builders, not gatekeepers, Canada's municipal governments said Monday as their spokesman pushed back against language Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre often uses to attack city leaders.
I just feel sad for a person who’s obviously got such strong opinions, but lacks the character or intelligence to put forward a plan to fix these things.
Reminds me of when my kids were younger and they would cry whenever something happened they didn’t understand that they thought was unfair.
Here’s the good news: Airfares have declined in Canada. The bad news? You might wind up paying more in added fees. WestJet, along with several U.S. airlines, recently hiked its checked-bag charges. And Flair Airlines has a new fee: a charge for paying for your flight with a credit card.
It’s truly a miserable fact of life that we somehow elected these childish buffoons that just can’t help but say stupid things at every possible opportunity.
A judge has ruled a court challenge can proceed over the Saskatchewan government's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns at school.
God these losers need a hobby that isn’t quite as reprehensible. Go learn to make a cabinet or do some cross-stitch or something you useless conservative fucks.
UCP politians paying their buddies but bucks and hiding information from the Albertans they supposedly serve. What else is news. Fuck those cowards; every UCP voter can go to hell.
The capital gains debate has turned dramatic and mysterious (www.cbc.ca)
Given his political leanings, it probably shouldn’t be surprising that Poilievre has chosen to oppose the Liberal tax changes. Back in 2004, the Conservative leader seems to have been in favour of eliminating capital gains taxes entirely (the Conservative party platform that year called for a “reduction”)....
Help make a breakthrough for proportional representation in the Yukon
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/22703488...
GOP congressman made headlines for his cute son. Then people brought up how he met his wife.... (www.lgbtqnation.com)
Ethics commissioner to look into Minister Boissonnault’s business dealings | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
The parliamentary ethics commissioner has reversed course and said he will examine the business dealings of federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault.
Federal government posts $50.9 billion deficit for 2023-24 fiscal year - BNN Bloomberg (www.bnnbloomberg.ca)
Unions seek intervenor status to protect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms at the University of Toronto protests (usw.ca)
This is similar to the previous post based on the Toronto Star article, but this press release adds that the unions are trying to directly legally intervene on the matter as well....
Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M (www.cbc.ca)
Premier Doug Ford’s push to get beer and wine into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost Ontario taxpayers at least $225 million, but there’s evidence the full price tag actually adds up to hundreds of millions more....
A Christian Nation that follows Biblical Laws is possible in Alberta. God is winning, let’s work together to keep it that way.
All denominations, all Christians, imagine a world where Government obeys Gods rules....
Blame Canada? Justin Trudeau Creates Blueprint for Dystopia in Horrific Speech Bill (www.racket.news)
I got in some hot water a while back for admitting I was relatively unconcerned with Republican villainy these days compared to other worries. This Canada Online Harms Act, whose details I missed earlier (apologies to Public and Yuri Bezmenov!), perfectly embodies the kind of thing that keeps me up at night now....
Canadian economy is 'flat on its back': Rosenberg - BNN Bloomberg (www.bnnbloomberg.ca)
A veteran Bay Street economist says the Canadian economy has slowed more than enough to justify an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada, and that underlying inflation may be lower than the central bank thinks.
Alberta backs off funding cuts to low-income transit passes in Calgary and Edmonton (livewirecalgary.com)
The Alberta government has backtracked on funding cuts to the low-income transit pass in the province’s two biggest cities....
‘It’s just cruel’: Low income transit pass provincial funding stripped from Calgary, Edmonton (livewirecalgary.com)
Calgary could have to fully fund the Low Income Transit Pass (LITP) moving forward, as the Alberta government has pulled their contribution to the affordability measure....
Pierre Poilievre is parroting ‘crooked Big Pharma’ talking points ⋆ The Breach (breachmedia.ca)
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre appears to have a new speech writer: the pharmaceutical lobby....
City reveals it has $818 million in working capital to help pay for new downtown arena (www.cbc.ca)
Greater transparency cited as reason for pulling back curtain on previously unreported cash
‘Not like other Passovers’: hundreds of Jewish demonstrators arrested after New York protest seder (www.theguardian.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/14830625...
The federal budget admits millennials and Gen Z are being left behind. Now it’s time to fix the system (www.theglobeandmail.com)
Even though the age pattern in spending is presently out-of-whack, the government is showing progress in delivering concrete policies that will make lives better for young people
New best friend for life! (lemmy.world)
National Bank CEO Slams Canada's Capital Gains Tax Increase (financialpost.com)
Ottawa’s plan for a (very limited) increase in the capital gains tax? It’s a start (www.theglobeandmail.com)
Let’s start with one of the highest-voltage [third rails] in federal politics: Old Age Security....
Trudeau’s Ex-Finance Minister Criticizes Capital Gains Tax Hike (www.bnnbloomberg.ca)
Liberals accuse Conservatives of using AI for amendments to jobs bill as votes loom (www.cbc.ca)
Alberta tables law to prevent federal 'manipulation' of municipalities (www.cbc.ca)
The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would require provincial entities such as universities, school boards and municipalities to get approval before making any funding deals with Ottawa. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the legislation would ensure federal funding is aligned with provincial priorities.
These are the factors the Bank of Canada says it considered in latest interest rate decision (www.ctvnews.ca)
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 5 per cent on Wednesday, saying it needs to see a sustained decline in inflation before rate cuts can begin....
1 in 5 small business owners in B.C. say they can't pay back CEBA loan: CFIB (bc.ctvnews.ca)
The Church of Trump: How He’s Infusing Christianity Into His Movement (www.nytimes.com)
Republican Admits Impeachment Probe Hasn't Found Any Crime by Joe Biden
Representative Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, told NBC News’ Kristen Welker on Sunday that according to lawyers hired by Congress, “at this point, there’s not a specific crime that’s been committed” by President Joe Biden in the impeachment probe against him.
Matrix rule(s) (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Source...
Joe Biden calls trans people “fabric of our nation” in Trans Day of Visibility proclamation (www.lgbtqnation.com)
In commemoration of the upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), President Joe Biden issued a statement praising trans people’s contributions to society and describing actions his administration has taken to counter transphobic bullying and extremism. Additionally, many members of Biden’s Department of Health and Human...
There are good ways to make life more affordable for Canadians. Cutting the carbon tax isn’t one of them (www.theglobeandmail.com)
Whenever I hear politicians propose to cut the carbon price, I can’t help but think back to my childhood growing up with divorced parents....
Woman seeks tougher penalty for Calgary police officer's sexual misconduct (calgaryherald.com)
If a health care worker did something like this, they would be facing discipline from their professional college and would face massive ramifications. If I, as a consulting professional, send unprofessional messages to a client and they contacted my boss, I would be out of a job instantly. 20 hours pay forfeiture is a joke in my...
Kyle Rittenhouse storms off stage after being confronted by students (www.newsweek.com)
Kyle Rittenhouse abruptly departed the stage during an appearance at the University of Memphis on Wednesday, after he was confronted about comments made by Turning Point USA founder and president Charlie Kirk....
The growing effort behind the Recall Gondek campaign — and who's involved (www.cbc.ca)
A citizen’s effort to recall Calgary’s mayor is facing increased political scrutiny after a document began circulating on social media this week suggesting the endeavour is being supported by a group with the stated aim of putting more conservatives on city council....
Why Danielle Smith Sounds Just Like an Australian Billionaire | The Tyee (thetyee.ca)
Peak technology (lemmy.world)
CBC gave $15M in bonuses and a few months later cut 800 jobs: report (nationalpost.com)
18+ Someone fucked up in the design of this stuffed animals tail (lemmy.world)
Its a sheep, thats its tail…
Angus Reid poll shows more parents ‘really against’ vaccinating their kids (globalnews.ca)
Seventeen per cent of parents are 'really against' vaccinating their kids, which is four times higher than in 2019 — just before the pandemic.
Cineplex made nearly $40M from online fees at heart of competition case (globalnews.ca)
An agreed statement of facts shows Cineplex made more than $11.6 million in the six months after the fees were implemented in mid-2022 and another $27.3 million on fees in 2023.
Canadian cities 'not gatekeepers': Head of mayors' group pushes back on Poilievre (www.ctvnews.ca)
Mayors are community builders, not gatekeepers, Canada's municipal governments said Monday as their spokesman pushed back against language Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre often uses to attack city leaders.
Watch out for flying fees: WestJet hikes checked-bag cost, Flair adds credit card fee (www.cbc.ca)
Here’s the good news: Airfares have declined in Canada. The bad news? You might wind up paying more in added fees. WestJet, along with several U.S. airlines, recently hiked its checked-bag charges. And Flair Airlines has a new fee: a charge for paying for your flight with a credit card.
Alberta intends to opt out of national pharmacare plan (globalnews.ca)
Alberta intends to opt out of the proposed national pharmacare plan.
please don't use the dash (lemmy.world)
Challenge of Sask. school pronoun law can proceed despite notwithstanding clause, judge rules (www.cbc.ca)
A judge has ruled a court challenge can proceed over the Saskatchewan government's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns at school.
Ontario brewery slammed with negative reviews, abusive calls after hosting Trudeau (toronto.ctvnews.ca)
Pierre Poilievre defends Alberta Premier Smith on transgender policies (www.cbc.ca)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/14837046
Secretive intelligence firm with Alberta government contract spying on journalist Brandi Morin | Ricochet (ricochet.media)