Podcasts about finance minister chrystia freeland

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland gets SHUT DOWN in Parliament after facing tough questions on the Canadian Economy and Housing Market. Meanwhile, the CIBC CEO stuns the Liberal cabinet by proposing a RADICAL financial reform—sparking Canadians' sights to be set sole on Mark Carney's Cabinet.Send a one-time contribution to the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XARF5X38AMZULListen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast

Mark Carney, the former Bank of Canada governor, trounced the competition Sunday winning the Liberal leadership with nearly 86 per cent support. Carney will become prime minister in the days ahead. He will appoint a new cabinet. And is widely expected to call a federal election campaign next week. In this bonus episode of “It's Political,” the Toronto Star's national columnist Susan Delacourt joins Althia Raj to discuss Sunday's leadership event, from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's speech to Carney's big introduction to the country, whether former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland should be in cabinet and what to watch for in the days ahead.  The clips this week were sourced from CPAC and CBC. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton, who also served as sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

Mark Carney, the former Bank of Canada governor, trounced the competition Sunday winning the Liberal leadership with nearly 86 per cent support. Carney will become prime minister in the days ahead. He will appoint a new cabinet. And is widely expected to call a federal election campaign next week. In this bonus episode of “It's Political,” the Toronto Star's national columnist Susan Delacourt joins Althia Raj to discuss Sunday's leadership event, from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's speech to Carney's big introduction to the country, whether former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland should be in cabinet and what to watch for in the days ahead. The clips this week were sourced from CPAC and CBC. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton, who also served as sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

Lester Kiewit speaks Dan Burritt, CBC Vancouver reporter and host at 6, about the election of a successor to outgoing Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended months of speculation about his future, in a resignation speech outside his Rideau Cottage residence in Ottawa. Amid plummeting opinion polls, internal party pressure had been mounting for him to vacate the Liberal leadership, after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland dealt him what many saw as a decisive blow when she quit the government in December. So as the battle to replace Mr Trudeau gets underway, what does Canada's political landscape look like, with the Conservative opposition eagerly anticipating a looming election?On today's episode Sumi Somaskanda is joined by the BBC's Jessica Murphy in Toronto, and The Global Story reporter Peter Goffin. They discuss the Trudeau legacy, and the man poised to become the next long-term Prime Minister, Pierre Poilievre. Plus, the impact of a new Trump administration across the border.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producer: Laurie KalusSound engineer: Mike RegaardAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto credit: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a rebellion by some of his Liberal Party MPs. Zev Shalev and Dean Blundell debate Donald Trump and Elon Musk's role in the PM's troubles. In this episode of Narativ, we dive into the political upheaval in Ottawa as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership faces a critical challenge. Following the resignation of Deputy and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, some liberal MPs are calling on their leader to resign. Guest Dean Blundell, a prominent political commentator, joins from Toronto to discuss the repercussions and the underlying foreign influences impacting Canadian politics. The conversation explores the implications of Freeland's resignation, Trudeau's political strategies, and the broader international geopolitical subtext involving the United States and Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You'd think the housing world would quiet down by mid-December, but this week has been packed with significant developments. Inflation data showed a continued cooling trend, with November's rate at 1.9%, marking four consecutive months below 2%. The shelter component also eased, but rents defied expectations, rising 7.7% year-over-year nationally despite sharp declines in major cities like Vancouver, where rents are down 10%. Rate cuts are back on the table, with the Bank of Canada expected to lower rates incrementally in early 2025, while variable-rate mortgages are regaining popularity. South of the border, the Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25%, signaling caution amid strong GDP and persistent inflation. The move widened the gap between Canadian and U.S. rates to levels not seen since 1997, weakening the Canadian dollar to under $0.70 USD and highlighting diverging economic paths between the two nations.Canada's labor market continues to struggle, with unemployment hitting a seven-year high and job vacancies plunging to a four-year low. Companies are hiring fewer workers, creating a troubling imbalance with less than one job available for every two job seekers. This dynamic reflects a worsening economic downturn, with nearly 20% of unemployed Canadians classified as long-term unemployed. The construction sector, a key pillar of the workforce, faces additional challenges as housing starts have declined significantly over the year, despite a recent monthly uptick. Large-scale building permits, which indicate future supply, are also falling sharply, particularly in Ontario. These trends raise concerns about the future of housing affordability and employment in an already strained economy.Compounding these issues is political upheaval, with both Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Housing Minister Sean Fraser stepping down. Freeland's tenure ended amidst criticism of Canada's record deficits, with the Fall Economic Statement revealing a $62 billion shortfall—50% over budget. Meanwhile, B.C.'s 2024-2025 budget projects a staggering $9.4 billion deficit, the largest in provincial history. Fraser, who oversaw record immigration levels that strained housing and healthcare systems, has faced sharp criticism for his policies' long-term impacts. With mounting government debt, declining investor confidence, and slowing immigration, the outlook for 2025 appears unpredictable. This perfect storm of economic uncertainty, housing struggles, and political shakeups underscores the challenges and potential opportunities that Canada faces heading into the new year. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

At Issue this week: The Trudeau government scrambles to fill cabinet holes after the sudden departure of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. What is Trudeau's mindset as he contemplates his own 'walk in the snow?' Plus, how Canada's political chaos is helping Trump. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

This week's abrupt resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland from cabinet has rocked the federal government. It happened the same day Sean Fraser, the minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, stepped down; both he and Freeland join a long and growing list of cabinet members and Liberal backbenchers either resigning their cabinet positions, deciding not to run again in the next election, or outright calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. They're not alone: all signs point to the federal Conservatives crushing the Liberals in next year's election. Multiple recent byelections, including the heavily Jewish Toronto-St. Paul's in midtown Toronto, have swung from red to blue in recent years. And it's against that backdrop that Hal Niedzviecki, the author and founder of the recently-in-the-news, now-defunct Broken Pencil magazine, posted on social media, "For the first time in my life I'll be voting Conservative." One week after discussing the Israel-induced implosion at Broken Pencil on this very podcast, we invite Niedzviecki to discuss the changing political climate, how the progressive left is losing support, and his side of what happened at the indie publication he founded in 1995. Credits Hosts: Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy (@BovyMaltz) Production team: Michael Fraiman (producer), Zachary Kauffman (editor) Music: Socalled Support The CJN Subscribe to the Bonjour Chai Substack Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Bonjour Chai (Not sure how? Click here)

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down the key takeaways from President-elect Donald Trump's first press conference since winning the election. In today's episode, we cover: Mystery Drones Over the Northeast: Trump hints at the government's knowledge of the origin of these drones, while Biden's administration remains tight-lipped. Is there more to this story than they're letting on? Biden's Border Wall Firesale: Trump condemns the Biden administration's move to sell off portions of the border wall, calling it “almost a criminal act” and urging them to stop undermining future border security efforts. Federal Workers and Remote Work: Trump slams Biden's deal with federal unions guaranteeing remote work for thousands of employees and promises to reverse it, stating, “Come to work or get fired.” RFK Jr. and Vaccine Policy: Trump defends his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS and calls for investigations into vaccine safety, mandates, and their possible link to autism. Tariff Tensions with Canada: Trump's promise to continue tariffs sparks chaos in Canada's government, with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigning. Could Trudeau's days be numbered? Syria and Turkey's Role: Trump praises Turkey's role in the Syrian conflict, suggesting a U.S. withdrawal may be imminent as Turkey's President Erdogan seeks to recreate the Ottoman Empire. TikTok and China Relations: Trump meets with TikTok's CEO and explains his invitation to China's President Xi for his inauguration, believing they can “solve all the world's problems” together. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

It's Tuesday, December 17h, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian pastor killed by Muslim extremist On December 6th, another Christian pastor was killed in Nigeria, Africa -- this time in Jalingo, a town in the Taraba State.  A Christian woman was also killed around the same time. Residents report at least a hundred killings in the area since the beginning of the year — as far as those that have been reported. The murders are conducted by Muslim extremists. The top 10 most dangerous nations in the world, according to their murder rates per 100,000 people, are El Salvador, Jamaica, Lesotho, Honduras, Belize, Venezuela, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, St. Kitts, and Nigeria. Pray for Christians ministering in these areas today.  Swiss gov't removed 16-year-old girl from parents over trans issue SWISS FATHER: “They've put aside 16 years of absolute commitment to our child and have taken away our child based on the lie that a person can be born in their own body. The story is truly a nightmare.” This Swiss father, along with his wife, featured in that YouTube clip, have lost their daughter by court order. Their crime?  They refused to allow her to try to change her God-given gender.   After appealing to Switzerland's Supreme Court with support from Alliance Defending Freedom, the couple lost the battle. The court ruled that the father and mother must “endorse [the child's] gender transition and enable their child's legal ‘sex change' or face the possibility of criminal charges.” Brazilian currency lost 20% of value The Brazilian real has lost 20% of its value against the U.S. dollar since the election of the socialist, Lula da Silva, in October 2022. Turkey and Mexico's currencies also weakened in 2024. And the American dollar weakened in reference to most other major currencies this year. Canada's Justin Trudeau on brink of resigning Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a leftist, is on the brink of resigning as his liberal government crumbles around him, reports Canadian Television News.  Trudeau, age 52, is “considering his options as leader,” sources have told the broadcaster, while his Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit. Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S. tariffs, dealing a huge blow to an already unpopular government. In a stinging resignation letter, Freeland dismissed Trudeau's push for increased spending as a political gimmick that could hurt Ottawa's ability to deal with the 25 percent import tariffs U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose. The resignation by Freeland, age 56, who also served as deputy prime minister, is one of the biggest crises Trudeau has faced since taking power in November 2015.  It also leaves him without a key ally when he is on track to lose the next election to Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. U.S. 30-year-fixed mortgage rate almost 7% The U.S. 30-year-fixed mortgage rate is scraping 7%, up from 6.2% back in October.  WolfStreet.com estimates that the sale of 4.02 million existing homes this year  is the lowest number since 1995.  Two by Twos cult involved in child abuse A New York Post article addresses an anti-Trinitarian cult called “The Way” or “The Two by Twos” — being investigated by the FBI and other law enforcement organizations for extensive child abuse. An on-line resource called AdvocatesForTheruth.com alleges over 2,000 abuse cases, pointing to 910 unique abusers - 40% of whom were workers.  The cult was formed in 1897 by a Scottish cleric by the name of William Irvine. Mormon cult child abuse Also, as of December 10th of this year,  91 civil lawsuits have been filed in California courts alleging child sexual abuse against Mormon leadership and congregants. The cases involve 20 bishops, 20 elders, 8 missionaries, and 5 high priests, among others.  There are 977 Mormon wards in the Golden State. Keep in mind the cautionary note from Jeremiah 17:9.  “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?” Texas Attorney General sues over Abortion Kill Pill The State of Texas -- under the auspices of Attorney General Ken Paxton -- is suing a New York doctor for administering an abortion pill by telehealth to a Texas resident.   This represents one of the first challenges to the shield laws put up by pro-abortion states for doctors who aid in the killing of babies in pro-life states. In response,  New York Attorney General Letitia James issued this statement.  She sad, “Abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York. As other states move to attack those who provide or obtain abortion care, New York is proud to be a safe haven for abortion access.” What are these strange drones in the sky? Strange drone sightings have spread from New Jersey into Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Connecticut and Ohio.   World Net Daily suggests that the drones are operated by the CIA in order to detect a dirty bomb. And former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has called for “state police to be able to have the authority to bring those drones down,” and for the Biden administration to tell the nation “what they are doing.”  Appearing on ABC's This Week on Sunday, Christie said this. CHRISTIE: “I've lived in New Jersey my whole life. This is the first time that I've noticed drones over my house. The Biden administration and state authorities have to be more vocal and let people know exactly what they're doing. “They hear about drones being deployed in Ukraine all the time as weapons, and U.S. deploying drones as weapons at times. So, you can see why people are concerned. It's a lack of communication from the government at the federal and state level that's at fault here.” Planned Parenthood killing 20% more babies now Planned Parenthood is killing more babies than ever — a 20% increase over the last 10 years. The business ended the lives of 392,715 babies in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. That's up from 327,166 dead babies ten years earlier. Over the past ten years, Planned Parenthood killed a total of 3.8 million babies, and has taken in a whopping $6.5 billion in taxpayer funding.   Taxpayers provided $700 million to the abortion business during the 2022-2023 fiscal year,  reports LiveAction.org. We pray Psalm 9:19-20 today: “Arise, O Lord, Do not let man prevail; Let the nations be judged in Your sight. Put them in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves to be but men.” Jordan Peterson moving to America And finally, psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson is moving to the United States for what he describes as a rise of “totalitarianism” in Canada. Peterson referred to rising taxes and a new bill introduced into the Canadian parliament, Bill C-63.  The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has pointed out that the new bill includes the potential of “life imprisonment for any crime or federal offense, if found to be motivated by hate” … to include “spray-painting racist words on a wall.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 17th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

At Issue special edition: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet hours before she was to deliver the fall economic statement. Can Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's political career survive the blow, and what comes next from the opposition? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor. Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis after the bombshell resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, on the day of her planned economic update As Canadians watched a day of considerable political turmoil for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government given the sudden departure of Chrystia Freeland on Monday, it appears that so too was U.S. president-elect Donald Trump Speaking of Donald Trump, he gave his first press conference since winning the election yesterday, promising Americans “You’re not going to lose the polio vaccine,” and that “all hell’s going to break out” if Hamas does not release the hostages it has held for over 14 months

An unprecedented day in Canadian politics, as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quits, hours before she was supposed to deliver the government's fall economic update. And she makes it clear why: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Another cabinet member – Housing Minister Sean Fraser – also steps down. Dominic Leblanc has already been sworn in to replace Freeland, but it may not be enough to save Trudeau. The NDP leader has joined the chorus of voices from the Conservatives – and some Liberal MPs – calling for him to step down.And: Canada Post workers will be on the job tomorrow, after a strike that's lasted more than four weeks. The federal labour board determined that talks are at an impasse, but the mail must get moving. Workers will go back under the existing contract, with a 5% increase, until a deal can be reached.Also: In France, judges are deliberating the fate of 51 men accused in a disturbing rape case that has shocked the nation. It also galvanized support for the victim, after Gisele Pelicot agreed to make her name public.

Two of Justin Trudeau's highest-profile cabinet ministers have jumped ship. Are we watching this government collapse in real time?  4:40 | (Now-former) Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is out, as is (now-former) Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Who and what is next? Ryan gets into it. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  32:20 | Sprawl Calgary founder/editor Jeremy Klaszus tells us a survival story of sorts, including his first-hand take on government subsidies for media. We dig into the province's updated plan for Calgary's Green Line LRT, and the three (and counting?) new political parties organizing ahead of the municipal election in October 2025.  SUPPORT THE SPRAWL: https://www.sprawlcalgary.com/ 1:29:40 | Real Talker Emily's email warmed our hearts on this cold December morning - we hope it has the same effect on you! Her testimony on the value of this community is a perfect Positive Reflection, proudly presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.  SHARE YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday she's resigning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet — just hours before she was set to deliver the government's fall economic statement. We ask viewers what they think about the future of the federal Liberal Party and whether or not Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign. We also get reaction to Freeland's departure from former Bulkley Valley-Stikine B.C. NDP MLA Nathan Cullen, South Surrey-White Rock Liberal MP Gordie Hogg and Former Conservative MP for South Surrey-White Rock Dianne Watts. And Tari Ajadi, McGill University Political Science Assistant Professor, joins in to give a political analysis.

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns right in the middle of our broadcast, and right before her fall economic statement A Montreal man died of an aneurysm after spending six hours in an emergency room before giving up and going home

We hear how listeners across the province are reacting. And journalists covering this story on Parliament Hill and beyond try to make sense of developments.

Today on The Social, what’s next after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s shocking resignation. Then, Oprah almost gave Gayle King a heart attack by throwing her a surprise birthday party! And, would you consider a digital twin to ease your workload? Then, a Toronto bakery hosted a Drake lookalike contest and Drake gifted the winner $10,000! Plus, have we lost social etiquette?

*) Gaza faces its gravest humanitarian crisis amid Israeli war — UN The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees has raised alarms over the dire conditions in Gaza, where thousands of children are hospitalised due to acute malnutrition. Louise Wateridge, UNRWA's senior emergency officer, told reporters in Geneva that Gaza now has the world's highest number of child amputees, with many surgeries being conducted without anaesthesia. She added that a lack of medicine and medical equipment is causing preventable deaths, as health workers on the ground struggle to treat patients with basic care. *) Israel gives ultimatum to Palestinians in northern Gaza to flee The Israeli army has issued an ultimatum to Palestinians in southeastern Jabalia, northern Gaza, demanding they evacuate ahead of a planned assault. Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee claimed the area is a launch site for rockets fired at Israel and warned residents to move to "shelters in central Gaza City." *) New Syria govt won't recognise PKK/YPG terror group's authority — Fidan Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Syria's transitional government will not have ties with the PKK/YPG terror group, adding Ankara's embassy in Damascus will resume work on Saturday. Fidan told private broadcaster NTV on Friday that Syria now has a "sovereign national government" capable of reclaiming its territory, arguing that this government would not recognise the authority of either the PKK/YPG terror group or "any other power" on its soil. The goal is to have a structure in Syria where terrorism does not exist, terror organisations like the PKK/YPG and Daesh do not receive support, minorities are not mistreated, and basic needs are met, Fidan added. *) Canada vows to hit back hard if US imposes tariffs Canada will respond forcefully if the incoming Trump administration follows through on a promise to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Freeland, and the 10 provincial premiers have held two recent phone calls to coordinate strategies against a potential 25% tariff on Canadian imports. "If the United States imposes unjustified tariffs, Canada's response will be robust and effective," Freeland told reporters, emphasising Ottawa's readiness to defend its trade interests. *) First Lady Erdogan urges global unity to fight climate crisis at UN meeting First Lady Emiine Erdogan has chaired the third UN Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste at Istanbul's Presidential Dolmabahce Office. In her opening remarks, Erdogan called for global unity to address the climate crisis and waste management issues, emphasising the urgent need for collective action. She highlighted the escalating challenges posed by environmental crises, urging swift and coordinated efforts to combat their impacts.

Ontario premier Doug Ford made a splash this week when he suggested his province could withhold energy exports to the United States if president-elect Donald Trump slaps steep tariffs on Canadian goods. Is Ontario gearing up for a trade war with the U.S? Ontario's energy minister explains how far the province is willing to go on the issue.Then, the CEO of Abacus Data joins the program to discuss his new poll that shows Trump is more popular in Canada than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and what it means for Trudeau's tariff negotiations with the Trump administration.Plus, with days to go until Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presents her fall economic update, two economists debate the deficit, which fiscal anchors matter the most and what Canada should do about Trump's concerns on trade.Finally, the Liberals have tightened rules around the temporary foreign worker program, but why is it so susceptible to abuse? The House does a deep dive into the program to understand the problems and benefits for businesses and workers.This episode features the voices of: Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of EnergyDavid Coletto, CEO of Abacus DataArmine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of WorkersGoldy Hyder, president of the Business Council of CanadaCatherine Connelly, professor of human resources and management at McMaster UniversityDan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Elias Makos is joined by Christina Chough, Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College, and Political analyst Karim Boulos. incoming President Donald Trump trolled PM Trudeau in a social media post, saying "It was a pleasure to have dinner with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada." The open mockery came hours after Trudeau spoke at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, and took a not-so-thinly-veiled shot at Trump and the voters that supported him The top story in The Globe and Mail this morning is raising eyebrows in Ottawa. It details growing tension between the Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland over astronomical spending pushed by the PMO Over 60 Quebec CEGEPs professors warn against the rise of dogmatic thinking, which challenges values like secularism, equality, and scientific reasoning

After some consumer optimism earlier this fall, new research now shows positive views on the economy are on the decline after the U.S. election.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is describing it as a "vibecession".  Host Mike Eppel is digging into this with Nik Nanos, the chief data scientist at Nanos Research.   We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Today, we're looking at Rebel News' planned return to a Toronto intersection where pro-Hamas protesters have been gathering over the past several weeks. Last week, Rebel boss Ezra Levant was arrested — what do we expect this weekend? Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reacting to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on Canadian goods. And finally, Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canadians are struggling with a "vibe-cession," which she hopes will be fixed with the Liberals' brief tax respite ahead of the holidays.

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic Consultant and former City Councillor and  Akil Alleyne, Reporter and Commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program on The Big 5. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, escalating trade tensions with America's largest trading partners. Two-month GST holiday to combat "vibecession," says Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

MONOLOGUE Captain Clueless: Justin Trudeau's Delusional Dance as His Party Sinks Like the Titanic 'STRONG AND UNITED': Trudeau unphased by caucus revolt https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberal-mps-expect-trudeau-to-stay-at-the-helm-and-they-can-either-get-onboard-or-get-lost/58843 Ontario report indicates multiple MAiD deaths are non-terminal patients, including vax-injured https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-report-indicates-multiple-maid-deaths-are-non-terminal-patients-including-vax-injured/58812  Jen Hodgson, Journalist with The Western Standard https://www.westernstandard.news OPEN LINES THE CULT OF CLIMATE CHANGE “Electric fire truck burns down brand new German fire station” https://www.motorbiscuit.com/electric-fire-truck-burns-down-fire-station/  What is the Safe Upper Limit for Atmospheric CO? https://grist.org/article/parting-company-with-mckibben-and-maybe-hansen/  Tony Heller – Geologist, Weather Historian and Founder of Real Climate Science dot com Residents demand city clear Clarence Square encampment https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/warmington-residents-demand-city-clear-clarence-square-encampment  Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun Columnist NEWS NOT IN THE NEWS Spooked! Witches complain they cannot cast harmful spells on Trump  https://www.wnd.com/2024/10/spooked-witches-complain-they-cannot-cast-harmful-spells-on-trump/ Emails by a manager of the $59.5 million ArriveCan program have vanished, the Commons government operations committee learned yesterday https://www.blacklocks.ca/arrivecan-records-destroyed/ Cabinet could spend even more without risking national insolvency, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday told reporters https://www.blacklocks.ca/we-could-spend-even-more/ Tom Korski, Managing Editor Blacklock's Reporter https://www.blacklocks.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In just a few months, December 15th to be exact, the Federal Government has announced that you'll be able to buy a home worth up to $1.5M with a smaller downpayment, at 5% on the first $500K, and 10% on the remaining portion. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped forward with this announcement that is getting mixed reviews GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian federal budget for the fiscal years of 2024–2025 was presented to the House of Commons by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in April 2024. In this episode of What They Did Not Teach You in School, we dive into the Budget and its impact on entrepreneurs with special guest Tyler Meredith.Tyler is the founding partner of Meredith Boessenkool Policy Advisors and former Head of Economic and Fiscal Policy for Justin Trudeau. He brings years of experience, having helped craft six federal budgets and advised on pivotal tax and financial policies.We discuss critical changes, including the increase in the capital gains tax inclusion rate, how it might affect startups and small businesses, and the broader Canadian economy. Tyler also provides valuable advice for Canadian entrepreneurs on navigating this new fiscal landscape and shares his insights on how tax policy can shape consumer behaviour, innovation, and competitiveness in a global market.Listen to Tyler's take on how these policies align with the Liberal Party's long-term vision for Canada and what entrepreneurs need to know to succeed in this evolving economic environment.Don't miss Tyler's expert insights and discover What They Didn't Teach You in School about navigating fiscal policy as a founderDisclaimer: This podcast is intended to be for entertainment and learning purposes and not to be taken as financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making decisions on your unique financial situation. What They Did Not Teach You in School is hosted by entrepreneur Anthony Chiaravalloti, a partner at King Street Media, Liberty Horizons (formerly King Street Wealth), and more. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthony-chiaravalloti-39680655Follow @thewiseinvestor on Instagram for more. The show is produced by CreatorClub, a one-stop hub for content creation, empowering brands, agencies, and marketers to streamline their content creation process from start to finish. Their platform simplifies the content planning, production and approval process, connects brands with creators, and provides access to a fully-equipped studio space in Toronto. Find out more at http://CreatorClubStudios.com

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about the disruption to national rail service is ''sabotage,'' Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said yesterday, Charles Adler has not yet met legal requirements to become a Senator, authorities confirmed yesterday, buying an $8.8 million Manhattan penthouse for Consul Tom Clark was ''a smart investment,'' the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. All this and more! GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter X(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Liberal poll numbers continue to drag, a new Globe and Mail story cites sources in Justin Trudeau's office putting the blame on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland for "not being effective in delivering an upbeat economic message." The story also reports that the PMO has considered recruiting Mark Carney as finance minister. It was just a few years ago that Freeland's predecessor, Bill Morneau, was similarly knifed through PMO leaks, True North's Andrew Lawton asks if we are about to see one of Trudeau's most loyal foot soldiers thrown under the bus. Also, universities have become "exasperating" with hateful rhetoric getting a pass while discussions about free speech, EDI, and gender are censored. A new essay in The Hub from Concordia professor Zachary Patterson says there's still hope to purge universities of their "extreme leftist ideology." He joins the show to explain how. Plus, fossil fuel consumption has increased since the Kyoto Protocol and greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise following the Paris climate accord. So why are we inflicting economic harm on our country in support of net-zero measures that clearly aren't working? Fraser Institute senior fellow Dr. Kenneth Green joins the show to weigh in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke with Gen Squeeze founder Paul Kershaw and our supporters about the federal government's plans to deliver on its budget's promise to restore "Fairness for Every Generation," through investments in housing, child care, climate action, and economic growth. They also tackle the imbalance in spending on older and younger Canadians. This is a recording of a live town hall in Vancouver on June 20. Dig Deeper Event slides with budget infographic and more ⁠Support our call for an Act to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Present and Future Canadians⁠ ⁠Our take on Budget 2024⁠ Previous Hard Truths episodes with Prime Minister Trudeau, ⁠NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh⁠, and ⁠Green Party Leader Elizabeth May⁠

Right now, the federal government is in the middle of a consultation period in which they may decide to jack up tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. In announcing the consultation, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland called Chinese EVs "unfair competition" and said China was undermining Canada's EV sector's ability to compete.How is China's EV approach "unfair"? Why are Canadian EVs having trouble competing? Why aren't more Chinese EVs making their way overseas? And why can't you buy a simple, functional $12,000 electric car instead of a $65,000 electric truck or SUV or Tesla?GUEST: Lorraine Sommerfeld, automotive journalist, Driving.ca, host of The Driving Podcast We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Canadian business mogul "Mr. Wonderful" a.k.a. Kevin O'Leary recently spoke out against Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's qualifications in a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg. But did he say anything inaccurate or even out of line? Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with  Mark Borkowski co-founder president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp about Kevin O'Leary's comments, what he got right...and what he should've kept to himself GUEST: Mark Borkowski, Co-Founder & Presdient of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Borkowski/100019286895722/?paipv=0&eav=AfY2YeNcABtZtfsM8FT5diIDvI1ixl5cKigUd4K8HuFQTTl6w1Ir0PksaO61E166wAE&_rdr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, our guest is Stephen Poloz, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Author, Special Advisor at Osler, and recently appointed by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to lead a working group to explore how to catalyze greater domestic investments by Canada's pension funds.  This is Stephen's second appearance on the podcast. The first was in 2022 after he released his book The Next Age of Uncertainty. Here are some of the questions Jackie and Peter asked Stephen: What precipitated the thesis that Canadian pensioners are better off with more investment in Canada? What can you say about the pension investment working group, the deliverable you are working towards, and the potential timing? Why has inflation been so persistent in Canada and globally? What are your expectations for Canadian interest rate announcements in the future? Carolyn Rogers, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, recently said in a speech, it's time to “break the glass” and respond to Canada's productivity “emergency” – do you agree that productivity is an emergency? How important is free trade with the United States for Canada's economy? What are your thoughts on the Canadian government committing tens of billions of dollars to support the EV sector in Canada? Are you concerned about Canada's ongoing deficit budgets and growing debt levels?  Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/       Check us out on social media:      X (Twitter): @arcenergyinst LinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute      Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas Podcast  Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  Amazon Music  Spotify      

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Liberal MP's will spend the summer talking to voters ''about their hopes and dreams,'' Government House Leader Steven Mackinnon said yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she routinely shares password-protected news stories. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberty Dispatch ~ June 13, 2024On this episode of Liberty Dispatch, Andrew and Matty get you up-to-date on the recent news coming out of Canada, as well as examining Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's recent presser, which exposes the Trudeau Regime as the corrupt, covetous, Communist Regime that is truly is. Segment 1 - News Brief:"Prolonged grief in children and adolescents" | Acta Paediatrica https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apa.17309;"Pro-LGBT Group Attempts to Cancel Massive Canadian Evangelical Christian Event" | LifeSiteNews https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-lgbt-group-attempts-to-cancel-massive-canadian-evangelical-christian-event;"Canadian Cancer Society Apologizes for Using 'Cervix' Instead of 'Front Hole' for LGBTQ Community" | Toronto Sun https://torontosun.com/news/national/canadian-cancer-society-sorry-for-using-cervix-instead-of-front-hole-for-lgbtq-community;"Veteran Pro-Lifer Linda Gibbons Arrested Outside Toronto Abortion Mill for Second Time in 8 Days" | LifeSiteNews https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/veteran-pro-lifer-linda-gibbons-arrested-outside-toronto-abortion-mill-for-second-time-in-8-days;"Toronto Police End Unauthorized Encampment at York University" | National Post https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/toronto-police-end-unauthorized-encampment-at-york-university;"Bank of Canada Issues $23 Million in Bonuses in 2023" | Taxpayer https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/bank-of-canada-issues-23-million-in-bonuses-in-2023;Segment 2 - Chystia Freeland and 21-Century Soft Communism:"Freeland Warns of Dark Future Without Capital Gains Tax Hike" | Toronto Sun https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/freeland-warns-of-dark-future-without-capital-gains-tax-hike;"Tweet by Stephen Taylor" | Twitter https://x.com/stephen_taylor/status/1800139536028291277Segment 3 - Is Europe Fed-up with Socialism:"Macron Trounced by Le Pen’s Populists at EuroParl Elections, Immediately Dissolves Parliament for Snap National Election" | Breitbart https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2024/06/09/macron-trounced-by-le-pens-populists-at-europarl-elections-immediately-dissolves-parliament-for-snap-national-election. REGISTER TO LEAD A TRUE READINGS FOR TRUE ROYALTY VOL:2 EVENT IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/storyhour/; SUPPORT OUR LEGAL ADVOCACY - Help us defend Canadians' God-given rights and liberties: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/; https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/liberty-defense-fund/our-legal-strategy/;SHOW SPONSORS:Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc;BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://vip.barterit.ca/launch; Carpe Fide - "Seize the Faith": Store: https://carpe-fide.myshopify.com/, use Promo Code LCC10 for 10% off (US Store Only), or shop Canadian @ https://canadacarpefide.myshopify.com/ | Podcast: https://www.carpefide.com/episodes;Get freedom from Censorious CRMs by singing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/;Ready to own your own business? Join the Pro Fleet Care team today!: https://profleetcare.com/;Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Help Support Independent Media! DONATE TO LCC TODAY!: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/ Please Support us in bringing you honest, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/openmike;THE OTHER CLUB: https://rumble.com/c/c-2541984; THE LIBERTY LOUNGE WITH TIM TYSOE: https://rumble.com/LLwTT;CONTACT US:Questions/comments about podcasts/news/analysis: mailbag@libertycoalitioncanada.com;Questions/comments about donations: give@libertycoalitioncanada.com;Questions/comments that are church-related: churches@libertycoalitioncanada.com;General Inquiries: info@libertycoalitioncanada.com. STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LCC:Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liberty4canada - WE GOT CANCELLED AGAIN!!! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ June 13, 2024 On this episode of Liberty Dispatch, Andrew and Matty get you up-to-date on the recent news coming out of Canada, as well as examining Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's recent presser, which exposes the Trudeau Regime as the corrupt, covetous, Communist Regime that is truly is.  Segment 1 - News Brief: "Prolonged grief in children and adolescents" | Acta Paediatrica https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apa.17309; "Pro-LGBT Group Attempts to Cancel Massive Canadian Evangelical Christian Event" | LifeSiteNews https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-lgbt-group-attempts-to-cancel-massive-canadian-evangelical-christian-event; "Canadian Cancer Society Apologizes for Using 'Cervix' Instead of 'Front Hole' for LGBTQ Community" | Toronto Sun https://torontosun.com/news/national/canadian-cancer-society-sorry-for-using-cervix-instead-of-front-hole-for-lgbtq-community; "Veteran Pro-Lifer Linda Gibbons Arrested Outside Toronto Abortion Mill for Second Time in 8 Days" | LifeSiteNews https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/veteran-pro-lifer-linda-gibbons-arrested-outside-toronto-abortion-mill-for-second-time-in-8-days; "Toronto Police End Unauthorized Encampment at York University" | National Post https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/toronto-police-end-unauthorized-encampment-at-york-university; "Bank of Canada Issues $23 Million in Bonuses in 2023" | Taxpayer https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/bank-of-canada-issues-23-million-in-bonuses-in-2023; Segment 2 - Chystia Freeland and 21-Century Soft Communism: "Freeland Warns of Dark Future Without Capital Gains Tax Hike" | Toronto Sun https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/freeland-warns-of-dark-future-without-capital-gains-tax-hike; "Tweet by Stephen Taylor" | Twitter https://x.com/stephen_taylor/status/1800139536028291277 Segment 3 - Is Europe Fed-up with Socialism: "Macron Trounced by Le Pen's Populists at EuroParl Elections, Immediately Dissolves Parliament for Snap National Election" | Breitbart https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2024/06/09/macron-trounced-by-le-pens-populists-at-europarl-elections-immediately-dissolves-parliament-for-snap-national-election. REGISTER TO LEAD A TRUE READINGS FOR TRUE ROYALTY VOL:2 EVENT IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/storyhour/; SUPPORT OUR LEGAL ADVOCACY - Help us defend Canadians' God-given rights and liberties: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/; https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/liberty-defense-fund/our-legal-strategy/; SHOW SPONSORS: Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc;  Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546;  Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/;  Barter It: https://vip.barterit.ca/launch; Carpe Fide - "Seize the Faith": Store: https://carpe-fide.myshopify.com/, use Promo Code LCC10 for 10% off (US Store Only), or shop Canadian @ https://canadacarpefide.myshopify.com/ | Podcast: https://www.carpefide.com/episodes; Get freedom from Censorious CRMs by singing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; Ready to own your own business? Join the Pro Fleet Care team today!: https://profleetcare.com/; Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Help Support Independent Media! DONATE TO LCC TODAY!: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/   Please Support us in bringing you honest, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow;  OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/openmike; THE OTHER CLUB: https://rumble.com/c/c-2541984;  THE LIBERTY LOUNGE WITH TIM TYSOE: https://rumble.com/LLwTT; CONTACT US: Questions/comments about podcasts/news/analysis: mailbag@libertycoalitioncanada.com; Questions/comments about donations: give@libertycoalitioncanada.com; Questions/comments that are church-related: churches@libertycoalitioncanada.com; General Inquiries: info@libertycoalitioncanada.com.  STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LCC: Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada  Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews  Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada  Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada  Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada  Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liberty4canada - WE GOT CANCELLED AGAIN!!! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!

The federal government’s plan to raise the capital gains inclusion rate in less than two weeks will increase the tax bill on the sale of a typical Canadian grain farm by 30 per cent, based on research conducted by Grain Growers of Canada (GGC). Grain Growers has written a letter to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland... Read More

Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister & Finance Minister; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie.

June 11, 2024 - Green Party Leader Elizabeth May tells Power & Politics why she feels relieved after reading the unredacted version of the intelligence watchdog report that accuses some parliamentarians of conspiring with foreign governments. Plus, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pushing ahead with her capital gains hike — one that the Conservatives are calling a job-killing tax. Freeland joins Power & Politics to defend the move.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has inadvertently conceded that middle class Canadians are worse off now after nine years of her and Justin Trudeau's power in government, defending the capital gains tax increase by saying the wealthy have to live in gated communities and fly on private jets to stay away from the angry ordinary folks. True North's Andrew Lawton weighs in. Also, it's not just the super rich who are being targeted – Canadian doctors are raising alarm bells about what the capital gains tax increase means for them given so many doctors use their professional corporations to save for retirement. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Kathleen Ross joins the show to discuss. Plus, it's Monday, so Kris Sims from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is back to talk about the federal government trying to gag oil and gas companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 June 10, 2024 - Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the federal government will support calls to have the public inquiry probing foreign election interference take on shocking new claims that some parliamentarians have "wittingly" conspired with foreign governments. Power & Politics hears from a panel of MPs on what they'd like to see come out of the inquiry. Plus, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has finally presented her promised capital gains tax proposal to Parliament. CBC's Karina Roman walks us through the plan.

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss a federal judge dismissing two Arrive Can executives to quash an investigator's report that alleged criminal wrongdoing, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday denied spending is out of control, and Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, a Liberal appointee, yesterday said cabinet must apologize for what she called Canada's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Richard Syrett Show, May 30th, 2024 Mark your calendars for a wonderful Celtic Night of Song on Saturday, June 15th, 7pm Featuring: The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 1784 Matheson Blvd., Mississauga Tickets $35 for adults (13 plus) Children (12 and under) Free For ticket info visit https://prophetelias.ca/ Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday denied federal spending is out of control after she raised the debt ceiling to a record $2.13 trillion  https://www.blacklocks.ca/freeland-rejects-debt-worry/ Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard (N.S.), a Liberal appointee, yesterday said cabinet must apologize for what she called Canada's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade https://www.blacklocks.ca/say-sorry-for-slavery-senator/ Tom Korski, Managing Editor Blacklock's Reporter – blacklocks.ca KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR MONEY Feds dish out $406 million in bonuses in 2023 https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/feds-dish-out-406-million-in-bonuses-in-2023  Franco Terrazzano – Federal Director of The Canadian Taxpayers Federation taxpayer.com IN DEFENSE OF WOMEN Canadian MPs wear bracelets to mark 'Menstrual Hygiene Day'  https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/liberals-period-bracelet Maureen Sullivan CAWSBAR Steering Committee Member Europeans Voting Increasingly for Nationalist-Populist, Anti-Migrant Parties. Why is Canadian MSM Ignoring this Trend? https://bradsalzberg.substack.com/p/europe-at-point-of-transition-to  Brad Salzberg – Founder Cultural Action Party of Canada Are Liberals Closing the Gap? - Latest Abacus Data Poll has Liberals at 25%, now 16% behind Conservatives https://abacusdata.ca/conservatives-lead-by-16-youth-boost-for-liberals Wyatt Claypool – Senior Contributor to The National Telegraph, CBC Candidate for Calgary-Signal Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Parliament's Procurement Ombudsman testifies today on favouritism in federal contracting to McKinsey & Company, a consulting firm formerly led by a friend of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, customs offices warn of another ArriveCan-style fiasco with a Canada Border Services Agency plan to digitize $32 billion in yearly tariff collections, few young Canadians are enthusiastic about joining the army, navy or air force, says in-house research by the Department of National Defense. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than a week after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented her federal budget, we still don't officially know whether it will pass a vote in the House of Commons as the NDP's Jagmeet Singh hasn't committed to supporting it. What's behind his party's will-they-or-won't-they dance?Considering where the polls stand today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals certainly need the budget to pass to avoid an election. They also hope it will start a positive trend that will help them close the gap on Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. But early indications are that it isn't having the desired effect — at least not yet.To break down the politics of the budget and where things go from here, I'm joined this week by Stephanie Levitz of the Toronto Star and the CBC's Aaron Wherry.THE NUMBERS: On this week's episode of The Numbers podcast, available for Patreon members here, Philippe and I chat about the latest numbers on how Canadians are reacting to the budget. We also delve into some polling controversy in Quebec where two different polls report two very different situations in the province.In addition to listening to this episode of The Writ Podcast in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday said it “would be just wrong for me to comment” on a Parliament Hill protest celebrating the October 7 killing and kidnapping of Jews in Israel including eight Canadians. A police investigation of the demonstration is underway. Cabinet's decriminalization of cocaine in British Columbia sets possession limits “too low” and doesn't allow addicts to buy in bulk, says a federal report. Researchers advocated more generous possession limits from the current 2.5 grams. Cabinet's decision to defer a steep increase in capital gains taxes for two months was “surprising to say the least,” says Budget Officer Yves Giroux. MPs called the deferral a ploy for pre-election boosts in tax revenues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dropwave will track all your show’s downloads by city, state, and country, and it offers network and enterprise packages for solutions like the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Free to speak, Free to podcast, free to start your journey now at www.Dropwave.io. https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4428905-gop-governors-abbott-border-security-immigration/ GOP governors back Abbott in border standoff Republican governors are backing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in his standoff against the federal government over border authority. On Tuesday, the Texas National Guard appeared to ignore a Supreme Court decision and continued building razor wire barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border, preventing the federal Border Patrol from doing their jobs. In a statement Wednesday, Abbott justified the actions by claiming his authority to combat an “invasion” of the state “supersedes” federal law. GOP Govs. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, Kristi Noem of South Dakota, Ron DeSantis of Florida, Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Brian Kemp of Georgia have all said they support Abbott’s actions. “If the Constitution really made states powerless to defend themselves against an invasion, it wouldn’t have been ratified in the first place and Texas would have never joined the union when it did,” DeSantis said on X, formerly Twitter. “TX is upholding the law while Biden is flouting it.” Youngkin added that the Biden administration “has turned every state into a border state,” and that Abbott is doing what the border officials “refuse to do to secure our border.” Stitt, Noem and Kemp also said their states “stand with” Texas. The federal government has claimed in court filings that the Texas National Guard has physically prevented the Border Patrol from doing its job on certain parts of the Rio Grande, as well as blocked off portions of the border previously used to process migrants. The claim that Texas officials can supersede federal authority has sparked calls from Democrats for President Biden to nationalize the Texas National Guard and force them to follow the court’s decision and federal law. Democratic Texas Reps. Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar have advocated for nationalizing the state guard. Abbott’s statement Wednesday specifically claims the federal government has “broken the compact” with the states, justifying ignoring federal law and the Supreme Court. The so-called “compact theory” is a rejected idea of state supremacy used to justify the secession of Confederate states during the Civil War. The Supreme Court repeatedly shot down the legal theory in the early years of the U.S., when it was first proposed to nullify federal legislation during former President John Adams’s time in office. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-ags-battle-blue-state-push-to-shutter-largest-ammo-manufacturer-to-punish-second-amendment-rights GOP AGs take aim at Dem plea for Biden to shut down critical ammo manufacturer Every republican attorney general in the country blasted their Democrat counterparts for attempting to shutter an ammunition factory in Missouri, a letter sent to the White House Wednesday revealed. In a letter obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, all 28 GOP attorneys general asked President Biden and White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention director Stefanie Feldman to disregard their Democrat colleagues' request to end commercial sales from Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, one of the country’s largest ammo manufacturers. Democrats had previously asked the administration to investigate the contracting and manufacturing practices of the plant after a New York Times report alleged that "military-grade rounds" were sold commercially and were connected to mass shootings. But the Republicans say the Democrats’ letter contained a "litany of errors." "Perhaps those States should focus more on prosecuting crime to stop mass shootings—rather than trying to stop lawful Americans’ use of guns and ammunition. Their tactic is an overt attempt to punish Americans’ exercise of their Second Amendment rights, Among the list of "errors" the GOP AGs point out that their Democrat colleages allege that ammunition manufactured for "military use" does not belong in communities. "First, the ammunition manufactured at Lake City and sold into the commercial market is not the primary rifle cartridge used by the United States military. The primary cartridge is proprietary to the Army and may not be sold commercially," the AGs note. "Second, while the United States military purchases and uses a particular type of ammunition, that is not determinative as to whether it is "military ammunition" that should be banned for public use," they write. "If the United States military using ammunition precluded that ammunition’s use by civilians, then other widely and commonly available ammunition, including 9mm and 12-gauge shotshells, would also be prohibited for public use," they argued, adding that Supreme Court precedent "does not support such an openly artificial distinction." According to the state’s top prosecutors, Lake City only sells ammunition to commercial customers that is legal to manufacture, and it complies with all the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) requirements. The AGs argued that the Democrats’ efforts would undermine national security. "Gun control advocates are firing blanks when they contend that taxpayers are subsidizing mass shooters. They get causality backward. The law-abiding target shooters and gun owners who buy Lake City ammunition are subsidizing national defense and military readiness," they argue. They note that the Defense Department "sought to avoid a situation when the military needs surge due to a real-world conflict, ammunition is not readily available," adding that ammunition availability requires facilities, production equipment, a skilled workforce, and supply chains to remain in constant operation. "Machines and production cannot be turned on like the flip of a switch. It takes time to hire and train the highly skilled workers needed to operate production lines to manufacture the highest quality ammunition for U.S. warfighters. Commercial production has allowed Lake City, and its suppliers, to maintain steady labor, maximize equipment run time, ensure a stable supply base, and provide a level of readiness to the U.S. military that would not otherwise be available," they added. The attorneys general also said that Lake City cannot halt commercial use without a "detrimental loss" to their communities and economy. If it stopped, the AGs allege it would result in an estimated loss of 500–700 jobs or 30%–45% of the skilled workforce now employed at Lake City and "countless more" throughout the supply chain. Montana Attorney General Austen Knudsen in a statement to Fox News Digital called the investigation by the New York Times "highly questionable" and, their latest effort to shut down the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is based on a highly questionable ‘investigation' by the New York Times." Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird charged that "if the Biden Administration and anti-gun activists were serious about saving lives, they would start by enforcing the laws on the books to combat violent criminals." Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey echoed those sentiments, adding that "Lake City Ammunition did nothing wrong." "We should be focused on the free flow of illegal weapons coming across our border – not taking aim at law-abiding patriots," Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said, adding that the border crisis "is exactly why law-abiding citizens need the liberty to defend themselves." https://thefederalist.com/2024/01/24/canadian-court-rules-trudeaus-unreasonable-crackdown-on-trucker-convoy-violated-federal-law/ Canadian Court Rules Trudeau’s ‘Unreasonable’ Crackdown On Trucker Convoy Violated Federal Law A Canadian court ruled Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of a controversial federal law in early 2022 to target truckers protesting their industry’s Covid vaccine mandate was “unreasonable” and illegal. The use of the Emergencies Act “does not bear the hallmarks of reasonableness — justification, transparency and intelligibility,” Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley wrote. “I conclude that there was no national emergency justifying the invocation of the Emergencies Act and the decision to do so was therefore unreasonable and ultra vires.” As the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) explained, “ultra vires” is a term courts use “to refer to actions beyond the scope of the law.” In early 2022, Trudeau’s government implemented a series of Covid shot mandates for various sectors of Canadian society, including a requirement for truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border. The tyrannical mandate ultimately prompted Canadian truckers to launch the “Freedom Convoy,” a massive protest comprised of vehicles that ended outside Parliament Hill in the nation’s capital. While peaceful, the protests evoked the ire of Trudeau, who used the Emergencies Act to mobilize the Canadian military and state intel agencies to forcibly remove the demonstrators gridlocking Ottawa. In addition to backing GoFundMe’s attempts to deplatform fundraising efforts for the convoy, Trudeau’s administration also expanded “its terrorist financing rules to target crowdfunding sites like the convoy’s new platform GiveSendGo,” The Federalist’s Jordan Boyd wrote, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland baselessly claiming the platforms were “being used to support illegal blockades and illegal activity which is damaging the Canadian economy.” As if his abuse of the Emergencies Act weren’t despicable enough, Trudeau — who went into hiding upon the convoy’s arrival in Ottawa — also grossly smeared the protesters with the typical diatribe of leftist slanders, including accusations of “antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Black racism, homophobia, and transphobia.” Despite his best attempt to play the role of a dictator, Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act went beyond the scope of what is permitted by Canadian law. While the Emergencies Act can be employed to manage a national emergency that “cannot be effectively dealt with under any other law of Canada,” Mosley determined that Trudeau’s actions far exceeded that threshold. “The potential for serious violence, or being unable to say that there was no potential for serious violence was, of course, a valid reason for concern,” Mosley wrote. “But in my view, it did not satisfy the test required to invoke the Act, particularly as there was no evidence of a similar ‘hardened cell’ elsewhere in the country, only speculation, and the situation at Cou[r]ts had been resolved without violence.” Mosley further ruled that the government’s financial crackdown violated demonstrators’ Charter rights “by permitting unreasonable search and seizure of the financial information of designated persons and the freezing of their bank and credit card accounts.” Unsurprisingly, the Canadian government plans to appeal the ruling, with Freeland laughably claiming on Tuesday that the administration’s unlawful actions were “necessary” and “legal” because Canadian “national security was under real threat.” https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/taxpayers-could-get-stuck-cost-removing-offshore-wind-farm-after-biden-admin Taxpayers may get stuck with cost of removing an offshore wind farm after Biden admin waives fees The Biden administration reportedly waived fees for an offshore wind project that are in place to ensure that the infrastructure is removed and the site reclaimed at the end of the project’s life. President Joe Biden, as part of his climate agenda, is pushing an aggressive buildout of offshore wind projects along the East Coast. With the offshore wind industry struggling financially, the waiving of these fees raises concerns about what would happen if these companies go bankrupt and leave behind wind farms they can’t afford to remove. Protect The Public Trust (PPT), a government watchdog group, obtained documents showing that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) informed Vineyard Wind had approved the company’s request to waive fees for financial assurances that goes toward decommissioning costs. The bureau’s reasoning for granting the deferral, according to PPT, was that the financial assurance was “unnecessarily burdensome for lessees because, at that point, they have not begun receiving project income.” Since the project is using “proven wind turbine technology” and its contracts guaranteed electricity sale prices, BOEM reasoned, the project had a predictable income over the life of the project. The Department of Interior requires these bonds from oil and gas producers, as taxpayers have been stuck decommissioning the projects of companies that go bankrupt or were operating prior to bonding requirements. California, for example, is trying to decommission 23 federal offshore platforms at a cost of $1.7 billion, and the liability for those costs remain unresolved. There are also thousands of onshore orphaned wells across the country that the federal government is trying to plug. In some cases, these wells were drilled a century or more ago before bonding requirements, and there’s no solvent owner of record to hold accountable for the costs. In Wyoming, an industry sprang up a decade ago hoping to tap coal beds for natural gas, but after natural gas prices collapsed, the entire industry collapsed with it. The state was left with a lot of wells to plug and no companies to hold accountable. While the Biden administration is granting waivers for these protections to offshore wind projects, it’s proposing steep increases in bonding requirements for oil and gas operations. While that proposal is met with support from environmentalists, industry groups have criticized the measure. Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, told Reuters in July that rather than trying to ensure funding for reclamation efforts, the administration was raising the costs so high as a means to reduce the number of operations. Elmer Peter Danenberger III, a petroleum engineer with decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, explained on his “Bud’s Offshore Energy” blog that BOEM’s decision to waive Vineyard Wind’s obligations significantly increases the public’s risk exposure. Danenberger wrote that BOEM, in granting the waiver, cited a general departure authority, which was intended for special situations and not for waivers that could be applied broadly.

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GOP Govs. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, Kristi Noem of South Dakota, Ron DeSantis of Florida, Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Brian Kemp of Georgia have all said they support Abbott’s actions. “If the Constitution really made states powerless to defend themselves against an invasion, it wouldn’t have been ratified in the first place and Texas would have never joined the union when it did,” DeSantis said on X, formerly Twitter. “TX is upholding the law while Biden is flouting it.” Youngkin added that the Biden administration “has turned every state into a border state,” and that Abbott is doing what the border officials “refuse to do to secure our border.” Stitt, Noem and Kemp also said their states “stand with” Texas. The federal government has claimed in court filings that the Texas National Guard has physically prevented the Border Patrol from doing its job on certain parts of the Rio Grande, as well as blocked off portions of the border previously used to process migrants. The claim that Texas officials can supersede federal authority has sparked calls from Democrats for President Biden to nationalize the Texas National Guard and force them to follow the court’s decision and federal law. Democratic Texas Reps. Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar have advocated for nationalizing the state guard. Abbott’s statement Wednesday specifically claims the federal government has “broken the compact” with the states, justifying ignoring federal law and the Supreme Court. The so-called “compact theory” is a rejected idea of state supremacy used to justify the secession of Confederate states during the Civil War. The Supreme Court repeatedly shot down the legal theory in the early years of the U.S., when it was first proposed to nullify federal legislation during former President John Adams’s time in office. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-ags-battle-blue-state-push-to-shutter-largest-ammo-manufacturer-to-punish-second-amendment-rights GOP AGs take aim at Dem plea for Biden to shut down critical ammo manufacturer Every republican attorney general in the country blasted their Democrat counterparts for attempting to shutter an ammunition factory in Missouri, a letter sent to the White House Wednesday revealed. In a letter obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, all 28 GOP attorneys general asked President Biden and White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention director Stefanie Feldman to disregard their Democrat colleagues' request to end commercial sales from Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, one of the country’s largest ammo manufacturers. Democrats had previously asked the administration to investigate the contracting and manufacturing practices of the plant after a New York Times report alleged that "military-grade rounds" were sold commercially and were connected to mass shootings. But the Republicans say the Democrats’ letter contained a "litany of errors." "Perhaps those States should focus more on prosecuting crime to stop mass shootings—rather than trying to stop lawful Americans’ use of guns and ammunition. Their tactic is an overt attempt to punish Americans’ exercise of their Second Amendment rights, Among the list of "errors" the GOP AGs point out that their Democrat colleages allege that ammunition manufactured for "military use" does not belong in communities. "First, the ammunition manufactured at Lake City and sold into the commercial market is not the primary rifle cartridge used by the United States military. The primary cartridge is proprietary to the Army and may not be sold commercially," the AGs note. "Second, while the United States military purchases and uses a particular type of ammunition, that is not determinative as to whether it is "military ammunition" that should be banned for public use," they write. "If the United States military using ammunition precluded that ammunition’s use by civilians, then other widely and commonly available ammunition, including 9mm and 12-gauge shotshells, would also be prohibited for public use," they argued, adding that Supreme Court precedent "does not support such an openly artificial distinction." According to the state’s top prosecutors, Lake City only sells ammunition to commercial customers that is legal to manufacture, and it complies with all the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) requirements. The AGs argued that the Democrats’ efforts would undermine national security. "Gun control advocates are firing blanks when they contend that taxpayers are subsidizing mass shooters. They get causality backward. The law-abiding target shooters and gun owners who buy Lake City ammunition are subsidizing national defense and military readiness," they argue. They note that the Defense Department "sought to avoid a situation when the military needs surge due to a real-world conflict, ammunition is not readily available," adding that ammunition availability requires facilities, production equipment, a skilled workforce, and supply chains to remain in constant operation. "Machines and production cannot be turned on like the flip of a switch. It takes time to hire and train the highly skilled workers needed to operate production lines to manufacture the highest quality ammunition for U.S. warfighters. Commercial production has allowed Lake City, and its suppliers, to maintain steady labor, maximize equipment run time, ensure a stable supply base, and provide a level of readiness to the U.S. military that would not otherwise be available," they added. The attorneys general also said that Lake City cannot halt commercial use without a "detrimental loss" to their communities and economy. If it stopped, the AGs allege it would result in an estimated loss of 500–700 jobs or 30%–45% of the skilled workforce now employed at Lake City and "countless more" throughout the supply chain. Montana Attorney General Austen Knudsen in a statement to Fox News Digital called the investigation by the New York Times "highly questionable" and, their latest effort to shut down the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is based on a highly questionable ‘investigation' by the New York Times." Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird charged that "if the Biden Administration and anti-gun activists were serious about saving lives, they would start by enforcing the laws on the books to combat violent criminals." Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey echoed those sentiments, adding that "Lake City Ammunition did nothing wrong." "We should be focused on the free flow of illegal weapons coming across our border – not taking aim at law-abiding patriots," Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said, adding that the border crisis "is exactly why law-abiding citizens need the liberty to defend themselves." https://thefederalist.com/2024/01/24/canadian-court-rules-trudeaus-unreasonable-crackdown-on-trucker-convoy-violated-federal-law/ Canadian Court Rules Trudeau’s ‘Unreasonable’ Crackdown On Trucker Convoy Violated Federal Law A Canadian court ruled Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of a controversial federal law in early 2022 to target truckers protesting their industry’s Covid vaccine mandate was “unreasonable” and illegal. The use of the Emergencies Act “does not bear the hallmarks of reasonableness — justification, transparency and intelligibility,” Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley wrote. “I conclude that there was no national emergency justifying the invocation of the Emergencies Act and the decision to do so was therefore unreasonable and ultra vires.” As the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) explained, “ultra vires” is a term courts use “to refer to actions beyond the scope of the law.” In early 2022, Trudeau’s government implemented a series of Covid shot mandates for various sectors of Canadian society, including a requirement for truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border. The tyrannical mandate ultimately prompted Canadian truckers to launch the “Freedom Convoy,” a massive protest comprised of vehicles that ended outside Parliament Hill in the nation’s capital. While peaceful, the protests evoked the ire of Trudeau, who used the Emergencies Act to mobilize the Canadian military and state intel agencies to forcibly remove the demonstrators gridlocking Ottawa. In addition to backing GoFundMe’s attempts to deplatform fundraising efforts for the convoy, Trudeau’s administration also expanded “its terrorist financing rules to target crowdfunding sites like the convoy’s new platform GiveSendGo,” The Federalist’s Jordan Boyd wrote, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland baselessly claiming the platforms were “being used to support illegal blockades and illegal activity which is damaging the Canadian economy.” As if his abuse of the Emergencies Act weren’t despicable enough, Trudeau — who went into hiding upon the convoy’s arrival in Ottawa — also grossly smeared the protesters with the typical diatribe of leftist slanders, including accusations of “antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Black racism, homophobia, and transphobia.” Despite his best attempt to play the role of a dictator, Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act went beyond the scope of what is permitted by Canadian law. While the Emergencies Act can be employed to manage a national emergency that “cannot be effectively dealt with under any other law of Canada,” Mosley determined that Trudeau’s actions far exceeded that threshold. “The potential for serious violence, or being unable to say that there was no potential for serious violence was, of course, a valid reason for concern,” Mosley wrote. “But in my view, it did not satisfy the test required to invoke the Act, particularly as there was no evidence of a similar ‘hardened cell’ elsewhere in the country, only speculation, and the situation at Cou[r]ts had been resolved without violence.” Mosley further ruled that the government’s financial crackdown violated demonstrators’ Charter rights “by permitting unreasonable search and seizure of the financial information of designated persons and the freezing of their bank and credit card accounts.” Unsurprisingly, the Canadian government plans to appeal the ruling, with Freeland laughably claiming on Tuesday that the administration’s unlawful actions were “necessary” and “legal” because Canadian “national security was under real threat.” https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/taxpayers-could-get-stuck-cost-removing-offshore-wind-farm-after-biden-admin Taxpayers may get stuck with cost of removing an offshore wind farm after Biden admin waives fees The Biden administration reportedly waived fees for an offshore wind project that are in place to ensure that the infrastructure is removed and the site reclaimed at the end of the project’s life. President Joe Biden, as part of his climate agenda, is pushing an aggressive buildout of offshore wind projects along the East Coast. With the offshore wind industry struggling financially, the waiving of these fees raises concerns about what would happen if these companies go bankrupt and leave behind wind farms they can’t afford to remove. Protect The Public Trust (PPT), a government watchdog group, obtained documents showing that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) informed Vineyard Wind had approved the company’s request to waive fees for financial assurances that goes toward decommissioning costs. The bureau’s reasoning for granting the deferral, according to PPT, was that the financial assurance was “unnecessarily burdensome for lessees because, at that point, they have not begun receiving project income.” Since the project is using “proven wind turbine technology” and its contracts guaranteed electricity sale prices, BOEM reasoned, the project had a predictable income over the life of the project. The Department of Interior requires these bonds from oil and gas producers, as taxpayers have been stuck decommissioning the projects of companies that go bankrupt or were operating prior to bonding requirements. California, for example, is trying to decommission 23 federal offshore platforms at a cost of $1.7 billion, and the liability for those costs remain unresolved. There are also thousands of onshore orphaned wells across the country that the federal government is trying to plug. In some cases, these wells were drilled a century or more ago before bonding requirements, and there’s no solvent owner of record to hold accountable for the costs. In Wyoming, an industry sprang up a decade ago hoping to tap coal beds for natural gas, but after natural gas prices collapsed, the entire industry collapsed with it. The state was left with a lot of wells to plug and no companies to hold accountable. While the Biden administration is granting waivers for these protections to offshore wind projects, it’s proposing steep increases in bonding requirements for oil and gas operations. While that proposal is met with support from environmentalists, industry groups have criticized the measure. Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, told Reuters in July that rather than trying to ensure funding for reclamation efforts, the administration was raising the costs so high as a means to reduce the number of operations. Elmer Peter Danenberger III, a petroleum engineer with decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, explained on his “Bud’s Offshore Energy” blog that BOEM’s decision to waive Vineyard Wind’s obligations significantly increases the public’s risk exposure. Danenberger wrote that BOEM, in granting the waiver, cited a general departure authority, which was intended for special situations and not for waivers that could be applied broadly.