[Canada] Canadian Politics Redux

[Grey Fox]

From Laura Stone on X :

Premier Doug Ford commented to reporters about President Trump's "Governor" Trudeau & "Great state of Canada" post today: "I'm sure not thinking of Justin Trudeau at midnight. So if he's thinking of Justin at midnight, it's probably a good relationship." #onpoli #cdnpoli

[HVC]

Whatever mistakes ford has made, and he's made plenty, he is a funny guy.

[Barrister]

Whatever mistakes ford has made, and he's made plenty, he is a funny guy.

I'll give him that.  Good quip.

[HVC]

Whatever mistakes ford has made, and he's made plenty, he is a funny guy.

I'll give him that.  Good quip.

Undermines both Trump and Trudeau

[crazy canuck]

kind of like walk for Jesus held this summer in Edmonton?

https://ruwemi.org/walk-4-jesus-edmonton-2024-event-photos/

I'd think of parades a little differently, provided that there's proper permits involved.  But as with any public display of the Christian faith, I'd say that their intent would play a role in what I think of them. 

You and BB were agreeing with eachother over the point he made that Muslim public prayer in the streets is something to be concerned about because "It seems to be done as a sign of strength (or some might say intimidation)."

But look at the pictures in link I posted. These folks are not just in a parade, there are large groups of them gathering in public spaces, holding signs and carrying bull horns.  It just seemed a little hypocritical of both of you being critical of people who don't share your religion when people who are your co-religionists, in Edmonton, are also engaging in activities which seem to be done as a sign of strength, or some might say intimidation.

[Razgovory]

I think it might be the simplest answer. The Quebec government is lead by anti-clerical people and prayers in the at large public space is something they despise.

Or, and hear me out...

The Quebec government is led by anti-Islamic people, and Islamic prayers in public is something they despise.

Islamic prayer after all can be very specific - and very obvious.  It should be done 5 times per day, on a prayer mat, pointing towards Mecca.  And while Christian prayer can sometimes be obvious, it really doesn't have to be - just a bowed head and a moment of silence.

The Islamic prayers in public are a test by Islamic radicals to push further and further than radical agendas.

They reject our society and they want to make it clear to everyone that their vision of Islam will be the new way of life.

There was the Bedford school case where a small group impose terror on other teachers, many of their own Faith, to establish their own radical agenda:  no sexual education, no sports for girls, prayers in schools, etc and there's another similar case developing where kids are telling their teachers they won't accept to be taught that homosexuality is normal.

That's the kind of radical they are pushing with the public prayers and the religious symbols, and it's only the tip of the iceberg.  We must act against all the indoctrination.  Clearly, we weren't going far enough.

You would make a good Trump supporter.

[viper37]

You would make a good Trump supporter.

Not really.  I'm pro-democracy, pro-commerce and I dislike religious fanatics.

[crazy canuck]

Most liveable place in Canada is North Vancouver.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/519974dc5e28f762a87fb14c1570523f4fb873adfcfcb945043907ccc3c41650/7DI7PKSW4BGIFEPNSWHRSI42YE/

The main reasons

The North Shore is one of the few places in Canada where you can go skiing in the mountains and kayaking in the ocean in the same day. "You can look south and see the water. You can look north and see the mountains, and you're literally 10 to 15 minutes away from being on one or the other," said Linda Buchanan, mayor of the City of North Vancouver

North Vancouver's best score was in community, where it ranked 14th overall, due to a large percentage of the population volunteering, a high number of community centres per capita and a strong sense of belonging among residents.

[garbon]

No snark intended but does anyone actually want to kayak and ski in the same day?

[crazy canuck]

Yeah, you'd have to be in pretty good shape to want to do both on the same day. I don't think anybody actually does that.

It would've been better if they had just said you can ski in the morning and have lunch by the ocean in the afternoon.  That combination is a lot more likely.

[Sheilbh]

No snark intended but does anyone actually want to kayak and ski in the same day?

Generally I think to enjoy Canada you have to appreciate the "outdoors".

[garbon]

Yeah, you'd have to be in pretty good shape to want to do both on the same day. I don't think anybody actually does that.

It would've been better if they had just said you can ski in the morning and have lunch by the ocean in the afternoon.  That combination is a lot more likely.

Yeah I'm used to a formulation more like that in Southern California. Up in the mountains with snow and then afternoon in shorts in the desert.

[Barrister]

No snark intended but does anyone actually want to kayak and ski in the same day?

Generally I think to enjoy Canada you have to appreciate the "outdoors".

If you enjoy a really urban experience you can certainly enjoy living in Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal.  Heck I know people in Edmonton who don't describe themselves as "outdoorsy" and still like it here.  Heck in some cities if you plan your outings properly you could go months without venturing "outside" in the slightest, between walkways between buildings and heated / covered parking.

But in general - we have the most "outdoors" of almost any country on earth, so you're kind of missing out on that if you live in Canada but don't venture outside.

It would be like going to a steak restaurant and ordering a pasta - Yes you can do it, and you'll probably enjoy your pasta, but you're just missing the best part.

[garbon]

No snark intended but does anyone actually want to kayak and ski in the same day?

Generally I think to enjoy Canada you have to appreciate the "outdoors".

I used to go to Montreal regularly. They do have cities.

[Sheilbh]

I used to go to Montreal regularly. They do have cities.

Of course and I'd love to go to Montreal especially. But whenever I've spoken to Canadians they're all outdoorsy types who love hiking and the countryside - which I get their country is stunning for that, if you like that kind of thing. As BBoy says like going to a steak restaurant and ordering a pasta.