It’s time to bring John A. Macdonald out of his confinement

What kind of country keeps its founder in a box?

At Queen’s Park, the seat of Ontario’s government in Toronto, a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, a father of Confederation and Canada’s first prime minister, stands boarded up on all sides, hidden from the public.

The boards went up after protesters vandalized the statue, blaming Macdonald for the establishment of the residential school system for Indigenous children. They have remained there for the past four years – so long that rodents began using the box as a home.

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Law Allowing Phone, Laptop Search at Borders Unconstitutional, Ontario Court Rules

A law that allows border agents to search electric devices, including computers and phones, violates Canadians’ charter rights, Ontario’s top court has ruled, telling Parliament it needs to rewrite the law in six months.

In an Aug. 9 court decision, justices Michael Tulloch, Jonathon George, and Patrick Monahan said that the Canadian Charter “guarantees everyone the right to be secure against unreasonable searches.”

h/t Mauser

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Stronach civil case highlights Succession-like battle over family’s billions

An Ontario judge’s looming decision on whether to compel the Stronach Group to disclose evidence of any coverup of sexual misconduct may add yet a new dimension to a deepening scandal surrounding the multinational’s billionaire founder.

The civil court case also offers a peek into the deep divisions at the heart of a family feud involving auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach’s adult children and grandchildren.

According to at least one longtime observer, the conflict bears a resemblance to the infighting involving another famous clan.

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Ontario’s freakout over booze in 7-Elevens is pure classism

Ontario politics in recent weeks has played out as something like a real-time satire of itself, with the Latent Methodist Brigade still insisting Premier Doug Ford’s plans for the demon liquor will lead us all to untold poverty and perdition. The news this week has only made them more upset: Japanese convenience store empire 7-Eleven will open licensed areas in 58 of its 59 stores in Ontario, in which you can enjoy an alcoholic drink with your hot dog, nachos or chicken nuggets. The company says it’ll add 60 jobs.

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David Staples: Hottest political debate of the summer? Whether ‘PeePee is weird’ or ‘Trudope is a wacko’

Are Canada’s political leaders behaving like children when they label each other as wacko or as weird? Or are such put-downs a sound, even winning strategy in politics?

Whatever the answer to those questions, I’ll suggest that the hottest political debate just now is whether “PeePee is weird” or “Trudope is wacko.” Yes, our politics has come to that. Maybe it’s just the summer silly season. And, to be clear, if you’re blaming any one political leader for starting the blaming and belittling of opponents, you might need to brush up on your world history. Demonizing the enemy is a practice as ancient as dust.

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Do women and people of colour get fewer votes in Canada? New studies say ‘No.’

Given the Olympics are up and running, it’s fitting to reflect on how the image that cartoonists most often use to show that women and ethnic minorities have a disadvantage is one of the hurdles.

The illustrations recur: Of women and people of colour literally having to jump over more and higher hurdles than white people or men to reach victory in their fields, particularly politics.

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Anti-tourist sentiment is spreading across Europe. Is Canada next?

Over the course of many weeks in July, thousands of locals hit the streets of Spain’s major tourist destinations saying they’ve had enough of tourists. The protests are the latest in an anti-tourist sentiment gripping much of Europe, with experts warning that they could have ripple effects all over the world.

From Barcelona to Mallorca, Spanish protesters have called for a more balanced approach to tourism, arguing that the sector has been contributing to the country’s housing crisis.

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Ottawa Says It’s in Touch With Swiss Officials After Canadian Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for China

Canadian officials say they are working with Swiss authorities in the case of a Canadian who has been arrested in that country on suspicion of spying for China.

The man’s arrest came to light as part of a joint investigation by German news outlet Der Spiegel, Swiss media company Tamedia, and North Korea-focused website NK News.

The saga of the spy named “Craig” continues …

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Are Canadians willing to help the transition to a greener, cleaner world?

Zap. You’re electrified!

Welcome to the mantra of major economies around the world. The fight against climate change demands action. That means more electric vehicles, more carbon capture and global initiatives such as the Green Climate Fund, launched to help developing countries accelerate their energy transition. Here at home, Canada’s action on climate change has focused on carbon pricing, clean electricity, public transportation, energy-efficient buildings and innovation. The Liberal government has also committed billions of dollars to electric-vehicle (EV) projects.

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2 federal party leaders fight for votes in Hamilton with seats up for grabs ahead of next election

As polling shows ridings up for grabs in the Hamilton region, politicians from three federal parties visited the city within the last eight days to promote policies and gain support from locals.

But two experts tell CBC Hamilton it’s the Conservatives who seem to have the upper hand, despite the fact that Hamilton elected just one Tory MP in 2021.

On Friday morning, Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre was at steelmaker Stelco to promote an economic plan including tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and parts.

Hamilton elected that Jama loon so who knows what they’re capable of!

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France Banned Mohammedan Street Prayer Antics In 2011. Canada?

Muslims block Toronto street in worship of satanic cult idol

WARMINGTON: Prayer service in busy downtown intersection not against the law

A Muslim mass prayer service – captured on videos – shut down one of Canada’s busiest intersections last Saturday, but cops say no laws were violated.

“In Canada, no permit is required to hold a demonstration, as peaceful assembly and expression, including prayers, are protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” Toronto Police spokesperson Stephanie Sayer said.

Even, police say, if such a demonstration inconveniences other citizens by snarling traffic and delaying public transit.


Bravo FranceFrance enacts street prayer ban

Unfortunately we lack the leadership needed to beat down Islamist threats.

Islamists in true predatory fashion take every concession as a sign of weakness.

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Poilievre vows 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs as Liberals’ next move unclear

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to match steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles if elected, something the Liberal government is considering but has to decide on.

The call comes after Ottawa wrapped up a 30-day consultation process on Chinese EVs last week and has not said when those findings — or any decisions that may come as a result — will be made public.

The Conservative leader is also calling for tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum, EV batteries, and wants Ottawa to stop handing out rebates for the purchase of Chinese EVs.

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Want to win in Canada? Sorry, that might not be possible

Canada is projected to have the worst growth over the next few decades among 38 advanced economies

If you plan on being a winner, should you stay in Canada?

This is a genuine question for all my fellow Gen-Zers.

And the sad truth is we’re starting to believe the answer is ‘No’… If you want to be a winner — someone who bets big, takes risks and reaps the rewards — then Canada is looking less and less like the place to be.

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Biden-Harris admin colluded with big tech, Trudeau to undermine Canadian freedom truckers

Explosive Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documents released to the Gun Owners of America (GOA), obtained by The Post Millennial, reveal how the Biden administration colluded with social media and conspired with the Trudeau government to deplatform and censor the protesting truckers of Canada’s Freedom Convoy in 2022.

The FOIA request was filed by the GOA with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to see if they were being subject to any unwanted federal surveillance. The documents released by DHS and first posted by Ammoland Shooting Sports News revealed this interesting tidbit in an email from Samantha Vinograd to Robert Silvers.

h/t Canuknucklehead

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