Wasn't the CPC making progress in re-writing rules to get more First Nations on side with pipeline development? As you say, the key stumbling block back then was First Nations and International NGOs fighting the issue on the basis of social licence. Now the block seems to me to be squarely in the Federal Government's Environment caucus.
They got the less radical nations on side. But there are many factions and elements, often inside each FN.
If he ever did, must have been as an insult.
Yes. With interest rates likely still to rise and the looming recession well on its way, there may come a point where people start to ask seriously why the citizens have no power. There is only so long that hubris and arrogance can pretend that there isn’t a significant problem. JT’s ego will probably be able to handle only so much critique (and in some cases outright mockery) before he will feel compelled to brag that he has now made the difference that Canada needed and it is time for him to hand the Liberal flame to the next holder of the flame…although it may very well be very much like the Mulroney-Campbell hand off…a stinking pile of poo and very few seats in the House.
The larger problem is that with every course action there are strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Every course of action needs to be managed to achieve the desired outcome. Management is done by people. Their sense of the desired outcome may not be mine or yours.
Simple solution. Fix the Senate so it can perform its intended role of protecting the interests of the Provinces/Regions against the Commons.
A functional senate, that even if appointed, would be equal numbers for all provinces (say 10 ea.) and an equitable/scaled number for territories (perhaps 5 ea), and have relatively stabilizing procedures for how senators could be appointed, perhaps semi-tied to concurrence by the respective provincial governments (yes I know, not perfect, but would be hard to argue that it wouldn’t be supportive of the will of the people provincially at the time). General spitballing, but aiming to at least somewhat respect the intent of the higher House in the Westminster system. Today it’s a farce…”checks and balances” seems to have as much meaning at the moment as the word “inconceivable”…
I'm not a fan of Proportional Representation for the HOC. I want a specific person in my Riding that I can hold responsible for how he/she represents my interests in the government.A functional senate, that even if appointed, would be equal numbers for all provinces (say 10 ea.) and an equitable/scaled number for territories (perhaps 5 ea), and have relatively stabilizing procedures for how senators could be appointed, perhaps semi-tied to concurrence by the respective provincial governments (yes I know, not perfect, but would be hard to argue that it wouldn’t be supportive of the will of the people provincially at the time). General spitballing, but aiming to at least somewhat respect the intent of the higher House in the Westminster system. Today it’s a farce…”checks and balances” seems to have as much meaning at the moment as the word “inconceivable”…
A functional senate, that even if appointed, would be equal numbers for all provinces (say 10 ea.) and an equitable/scaled number for territories (perhaps 5 ea), and have relatively stabilizing procedures for how senators could be appointed, perhaps semi-tied to concurrence by the respective provincial governments (yes I know, not perfect, but would be hard to argue that it wouldn’t be supportive of the will of the people provincially at the time). General spitballing, but aiming to at least somewhat respect the intent of the higher House in the Westminster system. Today it’s a farce…”checks and balances” seems to have as much meaning at the moment as the word “inconceivable”…
I wouldn’t bank on a recession any time soon. Recent news has economists and such lowering the chance to below 50% chance at this point for the next year.
I'm a big proponent of such a system as well.
Some in Canada are predicting sunny ways and smooth sailing, but our economy is heavily resource focused and we know that the current government is policy-bound and actions-proven to not seek to maximize the productivity of large portions of Canada’s resource base. Theyre sticking with virtuous words and pixie dust to fuel economic recovery.
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