Author: Blazingcatfur

Pierre Poilievre was riding a Trump-like wave. Is it about to drown him?

Susan Delacourt: Donald Trump is no friend to progressives in Canada, to state the obvious. But I’m sure I’m not the only person wondering these days how much of a pal he is to Canadian conservatives, both provincially and federally.

Trump’s 30-day reprieve of tariffs on Canadian imports kind of pulled the rug out from Doug Ford’s whole provincial election pitch to Ontarians, who will now vote on Feb. 27 without any clue on what Trump will do next. Meanwhile, polls are showing that Pierre Poilievre and the federal Conservatives are taking a hit in popularity as Canadians shift their attention to who’s best to deal with the havoc Trump is wreaking. So my question to you, Matt: is it time for Poilievre’s team to get nervous?

People are waking up to the fact the elite and their media have ginned up a TDS patriotism to distract from the LPC-NDP reign of error.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government, Trump Derangement Syndrome

Musk to replace sacked government workers with machines

Elon Musk is planning to replace tens of thousands of sacked government workers with artificial intelligence tools, according to US officials.

The world’s richest man has moved quickly to radically reduce spending and shrink the federal workforce, with more than 40,000 employees already accepting offers to resign for eight months of pay.

If Mr Musk’s plans succeed in full, he will cut the federal workforce by at least 10 per cent.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"AI - Artificial Intelligence"

Cory Morgan: Now Is the Ideal Time for Canada to End Its Costly and Outdated Dairy Supply Management System

Canadians collectively breathed a sigh of relief when President Trump offered a reprieve on the proposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian trade goods. The trade war is not over, however. It has been put on pause for 30 days. As the deadline approaches, or a later one as U.S. officials review existing trade relations, the Trump administration will make new demands, and Canada’s dairy supply management system will be targeted.

Canadian ministers recognize this threat, as International Trade Minister Mary Ng made it clear in a recent interview that there will be no concessions made on supply management.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada, USA

Politico ‘Note to Our Readers’ on Funding Falls Flat With Readers

Politico issued an emergency “Note to Our Readers” on Thursday about evidence uncovered by Team Doge that Politico has been paid at least $8 million indirectly via high priced government agency subscriptions to its Politico Pro service.

Bizarrely in the entire note the agency at the center of the scandal dares not mention its name. Yes, you will not see the word “USAID” even once in the note issued by Politico’s CEO Goli Sheikholeslami and Global Editor-in-Chief John F. Harris.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Deep State"

LILLEY: Trump gives Japan LNG deal Trudeau denied in 2023

Donald Trump is offering Japan something that Canada, under Justin Trudeau, refused to and we will be poorer because of it.

While meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on Friday, the U.S. President mentioned several trade initiatives with Japan – but specifically exporting liquified natural gas to Japan.

This is the very deal Japan asked Canada for two years ago, in an attempt to wean their country off of Russian and Middle Eastern products. Trudeau refused their request, but on Friday, Trump boasted of what he says will be a great deal for America.

Trump gets cool stuff, Junior gets us laughed at.

h/t Patti Jo

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Net-Zero Tyranny", Canada, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government, Japan, USA

$4B Research Grant Agencies Prioritizing ‘Political Activism’ Over Excellence, Says Study on DEI in Canada

A new report looking at the prevalence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI and EDI) practices in federal research grant-funding agencies says the ideology has “come to dominate” the academia and government.

The report by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute studied how DEI appears in academic and research bodies, including three federal research granting agencies.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Peak Woke", Canada, WTF?

If True, There Will Be Something Better To Watch Sunday Than the Super Bowl

As we gear up for the highly anticipated Super Bowl showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the referees, for those of us who really don’t care who wins, there’s always the added entertainment of watching the commercials. Every year, companies shell out insane sums for coveted Super Bowl airtime, and some ads go down as instant classics. But this year, the real buzz isn’t just about the game—it’s about a rumored ad campaign that could be truly epic.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inTrump World

Liberal leadership hopefuls are turning away from some of Justin Trudeau’s policies. Here’s what they say they’ll actually support

OTTAWA—Defence spending is hot. The consumer carbon price is not. And at least two “czars” are on offer to help solve the nation’s problems.

With little over a month left before Liberals choose Canada’s next prime minister, the candidates to replace Justin Trudeau are starting to fill out their policy visions. There is broad agreement on issues like the desire to preserve Trudeau government social programs, including dental care, child care and public coverage of diabetes medication and contraception.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

How the far right is expanding its international network

Representatives of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party were among the guests at US President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. They were there alongside Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Nigel Farage from the UK.

One day before, Trump’s former chief ideologue Steve Bannon, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, an AfD lawmaker and numerous influencers held an informal meeting in Washington to exchange ideas. One right-wing influencer from Germany posted a video from the sidelines, boasting that he had just received an invitation from El Salvador’s ambassador.

DW is a German state funded propaganda outlet and this article is a prime example of their work. The AfD is scaring the establishment to death.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Elites vs. Populists", "extremists", "far right"

Jamie Sarkonak: Conservatives must prepare for a public service cull

The Conservatives just got a good piece of advice for dealing with the nearly 370,000-strong federal workforce from the man who once headed the Liberals’ public service: get ready to get firing.

On this topic, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hasn’t offered much of a plan beyond acknowledging the need for fewer bureaucrats and more efficiency. Last month, his deputy leader, Melissa Lantsman, suggested the tactic of attrition: wait for staff to leave, and don’t replace them. (On this front, the Liberals are one step ahead, having deployed a “natural attrition” plan to save costs in the 2024 budget.)

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada

Trump insists he trusts Musk in sit-down with Bret Baier — while reaffirming what US depts. he will target next week

President Trump insists he trusts Elon Musk to overhaul the federal government and expressed awe at the tech titan’s work ethic while reaffirming his next targets — the Education Department and Pentagon.

“I ran on this,” Trump, 78, told Fox News’ Bret Baier in a preview clip of his Super Bowl interview, referring to his administration’s efforts to root out government waste. “I’ve had a great help with Elon Musk, who’s been terrific.”

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inPresident Trump