[PL1]

And DJT has already started to influence the election:

Trump weighs in on federal election, would ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative’

Amid trade tensions and speculation over a looming federal election, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on Canadian politics yet again, saying he’d ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative.’

www.cp24.com

Laughable, but there we have it.

AoD

And the question is, Is Trump really anti-Con, or does he know he could drive people to the Cons, which is better for him? Agh! Living in "interesting times" is not fun

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

And the question is, Is Trump really anti-Con, or does he know he could drive people to the Cons, which is better for him? Agh! Living in "interesting times" is not fun

In the grand scheme of things, I can't imagine he would care too much - but I doubt someone who complained again and again and again about the Liberals - to the point of it being almost like a personal animus - would think they would be easier to deal with.

AoD

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

The concern for us is how will our government handle Trump. My bets that Carney would likely be a millions times better at doing so than Poilievre...

...and I still haven't ruled out that PP would sell us all out if his party came into power, among other things. Maybe even more so now to get Trump's approval. /sigh

 

[Jonny5]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-banks-nsf-fees-1.7486854

So, yes, the NSF fees compound on people who make honest mistakes, and are particularly harsh for those in financial disarray or who use payday loan lenders that now mostly work online through phone apps and such and simply have you agree to let them take money out of your account directly.
Ultimately though, the banks aren't taking a hit on this. They will increase regular monthly account fees and will also be much faster to shutter accounts and end banking relationships with clients who have NSF charges.
There's ups and downs on both sides of this, but a lot of working poor people will probably pay more fees than before or get kicked out of the banking system.

 

[guavadelic]

And DJT has already started to influence the election:

Trump weighs in on federal election, would ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative’

Amid trade tensions and speculation over a looming federal election, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on Canadian politics yet again, saying he’d ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative.’

www.cp24.com

Laughable, but there we have it.

AoD

This sounds like a reverse endorsement. JD Vance probably saw the latest polls and told him that the 51st state was hurting Canadian conservatives so this might be a way to stem the slide.

 

[chrisw]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-banks-nsf-fees-1.7486854

So, yes, the NSF fees compound on people who make honest mistakes, and are particularly harsh for those in financial disarray or who use payday loan lenders that now mostly work online through phone apps and such and simply have you agree to let them take money out of your account directly.
Ultimately though, the banks aren't taking a hit on this. They will increase regular monthly account fees and will also be much faster to shutter accounts and end banking relationships with clients who have NSF charges.
There's ups and downs on both sides of this, but a lot of working poor people will probably pay more fees than before or get kicked out of the banking system.

Some banks even reorder the transactions so that they can maximize failed transfers.

 

[kEiThZ]

All the wages stay onshore. The big issue currently are US tariffs and counter tariffs.

Just as big an issue is intellectual property leaving the country.

 

[kEiThZ]

From CBC:

Canada to partner with Australia on early warning detection system in the Arctic | RCI

Feds also investing $420M into military presence, $253M into Nunavut infrastructure

ici.radio-canada.ca

AoD

There should be more talk about how we scooped the Americans on this.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

There should be more talk about how we scooped the Americans on this.

There is a bit more from ABC (not that one):

Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant for the US first, but Canada snuck past Trump

For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia's world-leading JORN radar technology to the United States, but after Donald Trump's return to the White House, Canada saw an opportunity and leapt.

www.abc.net.au

AoD

 

[lenaitch]

In the grand scheme of things, I can't imagine he would care too much - but I doubt someone who complained again and again and again about the Liberals - to the point of it being almost like a personal animus - would think they would be easier to deal with.

AoD

I'm not so sure his issue was with the Liberals as it was with Trudeau.

Some claim Trump is playing 3-D chess, others claim it is reverse psychology. I'm not convinced he or any of his supports are that bright or that engaged with world politics. I think he's just a disruptor. Today he likes Carney because Carney has barely said a word about him. Give it time. If he actually likes him, that puts him in some scary company.

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Just as big an issue is intellectual property leaving the country.

People are migrating from the United States of America into Canada.

"To migrate to Canada from the US as a permanent resident, you can utilize the Express Entry system, which manages applications for skilled workers, or explore other pathways like Provincial Nominee Programs, family sponsorship, or refugee programs, depending on your circumstances"

For the American readers who want to immigrate into Canada, see https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html

 

[chrisw]

The comments were made after a reporter was pressuring Trump on how he helped caused the Liberal surge in the polls. Then Trump needed to say how that's actually a good thing for him.

Watch first 40s for the clip from Trump.

 

[afransen]

And DJT has already started to influence the election:

Trump weighs in on federal election, would ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative’

Amid trade tensions and speculation over a looming federal election, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on Canadian politics yet again, saying he’d ‘rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative.’

www.cp24.com

Laughable, but there we have it.

AoD

How stupid does Trump think Canadians are to fall for such a basic attempt at reverse psychology.

 

[nfitz]

I don't think anything precludes not going for the minimum length. But yeah, I expect it will called soon. April 28th or May 5th I'd guess. Somehow May 5 is giving my the vibe. (highly scientific !)

Looks like my vibes are poor. Looking at the front page of today's (Thursday's) Globe, it's says that according to their sources, Carney will call an election on Sunday, with voting on April 28.

I don't see it on the Globe's website yet. Just the print copy for now.

 

[Northern Light]

Looks like my vibes are poor. Looking at the front page of today's (Thursday's) Globe, it's says that according to their sources, Carney will call an election on Sunday, with voting on April 28.

I don't see it on the Globe's website yet. Just the print copy for now.

You were looking for this:

Mark Carney expected to call snap election for April 28

Parties gear up for campaigns as the prime minister is expected to call the vote on Sunday, sources say

www.theglobeandmail.com

Didn't get posted til 5:30am.