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    Discussion Fieldnotes on a broken country

    CHRIS GEORGE SEP 25 MPs have returned to Ottawa and this week they reengaged in fiery rhetoric about the affordability crisis in the country; many questions were asked and left unanswered. In their debates, MPs seemed to be acting out a script rather than earnestly addressing the immediate needs...
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    Discussion Work to do in Canada

    NP view: Dear Mark, you've got work at home to do Opinion by National Post View Soon after Mark Carney was no doubt feeling on top of the world after delivering a speech to the European Parliament on Thursday, and after being oddly mobbed for selfies, the parochial nature of Canadian...
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    Discussion Let's Make a Deal

    Opinion: Time to lower our elbows and make a deal Opinion by National Post Canada’s “elbows-up” approach to American tariffs has been unique among market-based economies. What have the EU, Japan, South Korea, U.K. and especially Mexico done differently and what lessons might we learn from...
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    Discussion Cabinet Accountability Problem?

    Jay Goldberg: Canada has a cabinet accountability problem Opinion by Jay Goldberg -Toronto Sun Ontario Premier Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet last week, a move that was triggered by the resignations of three ministers earlier this summer. Ford made several moves, including promoting rising...
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    Discussion What's Going on In Canada?

    The latest pronouncements from Mark Carney’s autocracy Chris George This article appears in The Niagara Independent. Sep 18 From establishing a new $50 billion investment fund co-managed by Brookfield Asset Management and the Canada Pension Plan fund, to permitting foreign...
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    Discussion Allison Inquiry What's Next?

    John Leake from FOCAL POINTS (Courageous Discourse™) “Or a crime against humanity at worst” Canadian Irvin Studin’s call for resignations and a full public inquiry in wake of the Allison Inquiry may signal cracks forming in the edifice of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine orthodoxy and...
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    Discussion 1 more response Regional Council candidate

    chris@chrismoser.ca Sorry for the delay in responding, I missed this email in a flood of others☹ My leadership style in my business for the last 43 years: lead by example and ask a lot of questions. In terms of most important issues, through my door knocking it has become very clear that...
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    Discussion Regional Council Response

    kim@kimhuxted.com Thanks for taking an active interest in our democracy, and doing your homework before the election. I hope you have had an opportunity to review my website and have a good feel about where I stand on our local issues. www.kimhuxted.com I feel that I bring a good...
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    Discussion More Responses-Regional Council

    kw4wrc@gmail.com In all honesty, I haven't ever considered describing my "leadership style" before. When I think of the times I have demonstrated leadership, though, I would argue that I was most effective in having a vision, gaining consensus among collaborators, and then valuing the...
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    Discussion More responses-Wilmot Wellesley candidates

    stephanie4wilmot@gmail.com Question 1 Why do you feel that you should represent your community as Mayor? I am running for Mayor because Wilmot needs greater transparency, accountability and a stronger long-term vision. Decisions being made today about development, water, infrastructure...
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    Discussion Responses - Wilmot - Wellsley Townships candidates

    Tammy Gaudun Gies First, let me say I love this style of civic action! I feel there is much apathy in the community. Initiatives like yours make municipal elections much more accessible, transparent, and easy to understand for local residents! Thank you for your work on this! Leadership...
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    Discussion Reclaiming Local Democracy

    Reclaiming Local Democracy: Exposing the Machine Behind Ontario’s Municipal Governance How Ontario’s Bureaucracy “Accidentally” Hired UN Consultants to Run Your Local Snowplow Strategy. Connie Shields Sep 8 unlockalberta@substack.com When Ontario voters head to the...
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    Discussion Canada has reopened military channel to China

    Canada Has Reopened Military Channel to Beijing After Eight Years, China's Defense Ministry Announces Op-Ed: A military channel Canada shelved after Beijing took two Canadians hostage is back in service. Carney did not campaign on it. Sep 7 Sam Cooper The Bureau...
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    Discussion Candidates for Wellsley Township

    Mayor (1 to be elected) Candidates Contact Information Nomination Status Joe Nowak joebarb.nowak@gmail.com 519-656-2466 Nomination Certified Chris Martin c1065martin@gmail.com 519-502-7158 Nomination Certified Ward 1 Councillor (1 to be elected) Candidates Contact Information...
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    Discussion More responses from Regional Council candidates

    Joe Gowing Thank you for reaching out and thank you for getting involved. Below are my answers to your questions. If there is anything else you would like to know please let me know. 1. How would you describe your leadership style? My leadership style is proactive, collaborative, and...
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    Discussion Woolwich candidates part 2

    Ward 2 (1 to be elected) NameStatusCampaign Information Steven HaaseNomination certified St. Jacobs 226-808-6372 stevehward2@gmail.com Facebook: Steven Haase Ward 2 Instagram: @StevenHWard2 Sheryl TilleyNomination certified Elmira tilleys884@gmail.com Office of Ward 3 Councillor (2...
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    Discussion Woolwich Township election candidates

    Mayor NameStatusCampaign Information Chane BallantyneNomination certified Evan BurgessNomination certified 226-751-6462 evanburgess4mayor@gmail.com evan4mayor.com Glenn FernNomination certified St. Jacobs fern4mayor@gmail.com YouTube: @fern4mayor Facebook: gfern4mayor Eric...
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    Discussion The Township of North Dumfries candidates

    List of Certified Candidates Candidate's NameOfficeFiling Date Contact Information (If Provided) Social Media (If Provided) Mayor Terry KnarrMayorJuly 13, 2026 terryknarr4ayr@outlook.com Facebook Rodney RollemanMayorMay 1, 2026 519-589-6003 rodrolleman@gmail.com Facebook Instagram...
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    Discussion Wilmot Votes: 2026 Municipal Election

    Mayor Candidate's NameContact Information (if provided)Website (if provided)Filing Date Stephanie Goertz519-242-8524 stephanie4wilmot@gmail.comwww.stephaniegoertz.caMay 1, 2026 Natasha Salonen election@natashasalonen.comElectionMay 1, 2026 Kristopher...
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    Discussion Iran - China - Canada connection

    Iran’s Covert Weapons Supply Chain Runs Through Canada and China—Fueled by Trade-Based Money Laundering: Analysis By The Bureau Sam Cooper OTTAWA – An Iranian immigrant living in Vancouver spent more than five years buying American missile-testing equipment and drone cameras for Iran’s...
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    Discussion Part 2 labour Day lament

    by Chris George from By George Journal on Substack Canadians are drowning in debt, many barely keeping their heads above water. How else do you describe the rash of studies and data points reported in the last six months. Here are a selected few: The majority of Canadians are having to spend...
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    Discussion A Labour Day lament

    The Labour Day holiday weekend in Canada is an end-of-summer rite for Canadian workers to reflect on their achievements of their toil and for their families and friends to come together to discuss what to expect with the resumption of a daily routine. For many Canadians this weekend the...
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    Discussion Responses from candidates for Regional Council 2

    Here are 2 more responses from candidates running for Regional Council October 26, 2026. The questions asked of the candidates were – Why do you feel that you should represent the Region of Waterloo? Were you encouraged to run for public office and if so by whom? Jim Erb Question 1: I am a...
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    Discussion We need municipal elections

    WHY DO WE NEED MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS? By: Donna Burns OLA Admin2 August 26, 2026 Latest News Elections give citizens the leverage to evaluate the performance of current politicians, keeping them accountable by voting them out or re-electing them based on their track record. There is a...
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    Discussion Uof W student connected to China

    Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more FBI Says Chinese National Studying In Canada Took Paid Taskings to Photograph Airplanes In Toronto and Chicago Sam Cooper Sep 1 OTTAWA — While the case of Biwei Zhang moves through the courts in Brussels, where an appeals...
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    Discussion Said no to dual role

    Regional council unanimously supports motion against dual mayor, regional chair role Waterloo regional council opposes allowing a mayor to serve as regional chair simultaneously to protect local democracy and maintain transparency in the region. By Bill DoucetReporter Waterloo regional council...
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    Discussion Responses from candidates for Regional council

    The following responses are from candidates who are running for the Region of Waterloo council in the upcoming election October 26,2026. Some candidates have included the link to their websites. Please review the information so you are informed about what each candidate stands for and plan to...
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    Discussion EV warning Park Outside

    The Dangerous Rise in “Park Outside” Recalls. By: Cheryl Gallant, MP, Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke OLA Admin2 August 26, 2026 Latest News A concerning trend for drivers is emerging across the automotive industry. An increasing number of vehicle recalls now come with a stark warning to owners...
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    Discussion 2026 Municipal Election candidate list Region

    2026 Municipal Election The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. The deadline to become a candidate was August 21 at 2 p.m. Below is a list of the certified Regional candidates for the 2026 municipal election. Regional Chair* Regional Councillor - Cambridge Name...
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    Discussion Canada at war Where is parliament?

    Mark Carney just told us the country is at war! Those were his words: "You're at war when you get attacked. We got attacked." So here's my question: why are our MPs still at the cottage? Trade negotiations with the Americans have collapsed. Washington has slapped on punishing new tariffs...
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    Discussion Foreign interference in our elections

    Muslim voter campaigns target up to 80 Canadian ridings as coordinated push sought to make Gaza decisive in 2025 election, report alleges The Bureau substack Study links coordinated election activity, Qatar-backed university research and access to senior security officials to an alleged...
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    Discussion The US canada trade deal

    Canadians deserve to know specifics of the trade deal Canada walked away from: Conservative MP - National Post The Conservatives are calling on the federal government to lay out the full details of the proposed trade agreement with the U.S. that collapsed on Friday, arguing Canadians and...
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    Discussion The capture of our Town

    Article by Connie Shields Episode 1: The Local Capture (How Your Town Was Hijacked While You Were Watching the News) Part 1 of a multi-part investigation into the quiet dismantling of local democracy, resource rights, and data privacy across Alberta, and the blueprint being set for the rest of...
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    Discussion Why are we in the dark?

    Something big is happening at Wilmot’s industrial mega site. – Summary of an Article in the KW Record by Luisa D’Amato Luisa told us that serious site preparation is happening at the 770 acres of farmland in Wilmot Township. The Region wants to turn this land into a massive industrial park. The...
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    Discussion An oil Pipeline Without Publishing Its Route

    Ottawa has named the endpoints and scale of a proposed Alberta-to-British Columbia oil pipeline, while leaving the communities between them unstated. Mike B. | Hansard Files Aug 4 READ IN APP...
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    Discussion Mr. Prime Minister, it is not a laughing matter

    This is an article by a Canadian author Chris George. It contains startling and shocking facts and figures about our Canadian economy. In a media exchange at one of his announcements last week, PM Mark Carney was addressing the issues of affordability when he paused to say, “You know, I just...
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    Discussion Justice System is Broken!

    The NCI is a great citizen led and citizen funded organization that gets at the real truth of what is happening in our country. Check out the past NCI proceedings which have taken place across Canada including in Kitchener. On Rumble go to NationalCitizens Inquiry.ca
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    Discussion "For the People" to Power to the Premier

    FROM “FOR THE PEOPLE” TO POWER FOR THE PREMIER By Stella Ambler | July 29, 2026 | Blog In 2018, Doug Ford’s Ontario PC party swept into power using the slogan, “For the People.” Today, that slogan is rarely used by Ford, and it’s a good thing too! ”For the People” has become increasingly...
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    Discussion The stunning collapse of the climate scam

    James Corbett writes: “For those who have been paying attention, the stunning collapse of the climate scam over the past year has been something to behold. First there was the COP Flop. Then the US withdrew from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Then Judith Curry retired her...
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    Discussion The Liberal Censor and Surveillance Agenda

    By: Cheryl Gallant, M.P. OLA Admin2( Ontario Landowners Association) June 28, 2026 Across rural Canada, there is a growing sense that something fundamental is shifting. It is not just one bill, one policy, or one department. It is a pattern. From criminal law to digital surveillance to online...
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    Discussion The Hidden Power Grab in Bill C-15

    How the government is using Bill C-15 to silently rewrite laws, and why this unprecedented legislative sweep matters to your rights. Mike B. | Hansard Files This is another informative article by Mike B from the Hansard files. It explains how bill C-15 affects so many areas of the government...
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    Discussion Canada on Fire

    This is an interesting article about the fires that are raging in Northern Ontario and the harmful effects for humans, animals and the environment. Why do we spray so many toxic and flammable chemicals on our forests on an ongoing basis? Canada on Fire part 3 MOST IMPORTANT SHARE. YOUR COUNTRY...
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    Discussion The Great Divide

    The Great Divide: Why Nobody Knows What Their Municipality Is Doing and Whose Fault That Is There is a conversation happening in Grey Highlands every single day. It happens in the local Facebook groups, in the community pages and in the comment threads where residents post about new events or...
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    Discussion Local AI data centre

    Local Canadian man posted to Fergus/Elora Community News I want to inform everyone that an AI Data Centre coming into our community would be a disaster. Worse than the wind turbines. They use as much electricity as 100,000 homes & 5 million gal of water daily! Our electric & water bills will...
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    Discussion Final Notice

    FINAL NOTICE: The Obituary of Homo Sapiens (c. 300,000 BCE – c. 2026 CE) Agenda 2030 didn’t save the environment; it just digitized and enclosed it. Connie Shields Jul 14 Obituaries are usually written...
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    Discussion Arson????

    This is an article that I found on Facebook from a concerned Canadian citizen "Arson isn't natural. Numerous fires don't simultaneously start across the land at the same time naturally. Satelite imagery doesn't lie. There was no lightning, no storms and all the fires appeared on the map at the...
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    Discussion Stop the Spray Canada

    Ontario is choking on wildfire smoke. Communities are evacuating and losing everything, yet the Ministry is still moving ahead with the 2026 chemical spray season like it is business as usual. But they certainly don’t want you to know about it. Most Ontarians still have no idea public forests...
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    Discussion Spaceport on Life Support

    Parliament voted $200 million toward a Nova Scotia launch firm with under $15,000 in revenue and an auditor’s going-concern warning. The number that stopped the debate was $13,472. That’s what Maritime Launch Services paid the province of Nova Scotia to lease the land for Spaceport Nova...
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    Discussion The Ghost in Your Group Chat

    Inside Parliament’s Fight Over Encrypted Messages Mike B. | Hansard Files Jun 25 Inside the political battle over online safety bills, encryption backdoors, and your right to private messaging. A government could order a messaging app to add a silent, invisible member to a private...
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    Discussion Introducing the Next Climate Hoax

    By Stella Ambler | June 29, 2026 | Blog I came across yet another example of municipal madness recently: 18 Canadian municipalities and regional districts have officially endorsed the global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. Two-thirds of the municipalities are in British...
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