[Canada] Canadian Politics Redux

[crazy canuck]

Ah I see, you were posing back hypothetical of what happened to Canada. At any rate, I stand by (unless it became some sort of political/election scandal) that no it would be big news in the US. I guess maybe local news for whatever state was involved.

Given that the US created the Buy American policy to pander to political interests I find it hard to believe that those same interests would not react strongly if this sort of thing happened on US soil.

[garbon]

Great.

[Josephus]

I missed this so much

[crazy canuck]

Great.

Yes, logic usually is

[garbon]

I missed this so much

[Josephus]

Nothing on Baird resigning?
thoughts?

Surprised me.  Given his youth and experience and pedigree, and international respect, I was thinking of him as a Harper replacement when Harper resigns after losing the election.

[crazy canuck]

Nothing on Baird resigning?
thoughts?

Surprised me.  Given his youth and experience and pedigree, and international respect, I was thinking of him as a Harper replacement when Harper resigns after losing the election.

My first thought was the numbers must look pretty convincing that the Cons will win and so there is no point in sticking around 4 or 5 more years waiting for his chance. 

Whatever the reason I think we have lost another of the good ones.

[Grey Fox]

Dude has been in politics for 20-25 years. Everyone has a breaking point.

If he retires now, he gets pension at 55. If he waits 5 years, he'll get it a 65. That's a strong incentive imo.

[Josephus]

Dude has been in politics for 20-25 years. Everyone has a breaking point.

If he retires now, he gets pension at 55. If he waits 5 years, he'll get it a 65. That's a strong incentive imo.

that's probably it. In the end, the Cons wanna eat off the public purse like anyone else.

[Neil]

Dude has been in politics for 20-25 years. Everyone has a breaking point.

If he retires now, he gets pension at 55. If he waits 5 years, he'll get it a 65. That's a strong incentive imo.

that's probably it. In the end, the Cons wanna eat off the public purse like anyone else.

Of course they do.  Isn't the whole point of entering politics so that you can rob and steal?

[crazy canuck]

Dude has been in politics for 20-25 years. Everyone has a breaking point.

If he retires now, he gets pension at 55. If he waits 5 years, he'll get it a 65. That's a strong incentive imo.

I don't think you are correct.  The only requirements for an MP to receive a full pension is that they serve at least 6 years and that they attain the age of 55.   He could have quit federal politics a number of years ago and still be entited to a full pension at age 55.  Also the age requirement of 55 doesn't change if he serves more years. 

[Josephus]

They did  change the rules and it does effect him if he runs again.

By not running in 2015, Baird also qualifies for his pension, under an old rule, at age 55. Parliament increased the qualifying age to 65 years old but that policy only covers those who are elected or re-elected in 2015.



http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/john-baird-resigns-you-need-to-be-defined-by-your-values-1.2942832

[crazy canuck]

Ah, I see.  I would jump ship too 

[Jacob]

Canadian Supreme Court rules (9-0) overturns complete ban on assisted suicide: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Supreme-Court-of-Canada-overturns-ban-on-doctor-assisted-suicide-291047311.html?cx_navSource=d-tiles-1

The Supreme Court paved the way for Canada to become the 10th jurisdiction in the world to allow some form of physician-assisted suicide this morning when it struck down this country's blanket ban on the practice.

In a unanimous, 9-0 judgement, the Court determined a total ban on all forms of assisted suicide is unconstitutional, determining it should be allowed if specific circumstances are met. Those include that only a physician can assist in a suicide, the patient must be a competent adult who clearly consents to have their life end, and who has a "grievous and irremediable medical condition (including an illness, disease or disability) that causes enduring suffering that is intolerable to the individual in the circumstances of his or her condition."

"The prohibition on physician-assisted dying infringes on the right to life, liberty and security of the person in a manner that is not in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice," the ruling states.

The court did not define any specific types of illnesses or disabilities that will be affected, but did say the suffering can be either physical or psychological.

The decision is suspended for 12 months to give the federal and provincial governments time to rewrite their laws.

[Grey Fox]

Excellent.