Recent content by KameronM

It's kind of crazy considering everything going on within our government that they keep just pushing these anti democracy policies into place.

There are definitely a lot of flaws in our system with first past the post, but I can't really think of a system that wouldn't leave groups of people unrepresented.

Yeah I am also worried about it, I have a bad feeling it is going to happen again like it already did before

And then he comes here to do the exact same thing.

This is what I was saying in one of my earlier posts on the site, correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the NDP lost their official party status because of lack of seats last election. And while I am not a supporter of the NDP party I do think that having more than 2 parties in Canada is...

A little off topic, but I always found it interesting how Carney went from the bank of England to Canadian politics. He went from uninvolved to Leader of the Liberal party in only 5 years. Always found that something to keep in the back of your mind.

Did anyone end up tuning in?

I've also heard a fair bit about this, I think the reasons they chose to implement this bill are very interesting even though almost no one wanted this passed. I might tune in if I have time.

I agree with the concern about the structure of a bill like this. Even if someone supports certain parts of it, bundling so many unrelated amendments together makes it difficult to properly evaluate each change. It creates a situation where people are not really voting on individual policies...

James added something really valuable too, especially with the groundwater contamination discussion. It felt concrete and measurable, and his perspective brought a lot of clarity to the hearing.

After watching a good chunk of the Day 1 hearing, I gotta say what really hit me was that the speakers feel like farmers are being squeezed from all sides. It wasn’t just one isolated issue, it’s like there’s this big shift in control over agriculture away from the people who actually do the work.

Exactly. I also appreciated how they highlighted clean heat as a major opportunity. Often these discussions stay abstract, but giving a clear example like heating homes makes the transition feel more actionable.

The energy transition discussion really stood out. I like that the city is thinking strategically about how to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels. It’s not just about saving money, it’s also about making the region more resilient and sustainable over the long term.

That’s fair, but I still think we are losing resilience. Even things like waiting, problem-solving, or dealing with boredom have become rare experiences. Those small challenges used to build patience and mental toughness over time.

I do think we are in a comfort era, and I think it comes with real consequences. When everything is accessible instantly, people lose patience and the ability to deal with discomfort. Even small inconveniences feel overwhelming because we are not used to struggling anymore.