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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.

And now recently there have been more potential tough on crime bills denied, Liberals block Conservative bail reform, harsher sex crime sentencing bills , I believe it was this one along with 3 others.

And then when they come back out no one is going to care about them anymore because there will be something else on everyone's minds.

Just like they did with everyone else, it's genuinely an outrage.

This is horrible to see happen, but the movie is a great way to honor his life. I do wonder though what did they end up putting as his cause of death, I know they lied about the actual Covid death number so I wouldn't be surprised if they lied about this too.

Thanks for the post, gas prices have been crazy here. I paid 178.9c/l the other day, now it is due to the war so who knows maybe the price will still go up.

That’s where I think the real issue is, not some hidden master plan but systems designed to maximize attention

I think the danger is when it makes people distrust everything. If you believe everything is manipulation, then what do you trust

I think the real issue is that wages haven’t kept up. So instead of fixing that, people just normalize working more.

It's crazy how they portrayed it in the news.

Yeah you do have to filter out some of the words, it is really interesting how some things can be worded to make a narrative seem more extreme vs less extreme when reporting on the same issue.

Exactly, it's the loss of trust for me personally.

This is the article that I read: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/government-appealing-emergencies-act-use-supreme-court-9.7132438 I know it's from CBC unfortunately.

I saw this article come up onto my feed yesterday, and the thing is, it's not new news. Anyone who was remotely in the know during this event knows Canada acted unconstitutionally. They were afraid of the potential backlash they would receive if the masses of people understood what they were...

I see what you mean more now, I agree we don't need more restrictions but instead we need people to be able to self regulate instead of the state. Don't think that can ever realistically happen but like you said it's nice to work towards.

I agree but if the people are clearly a threat, i.e they are in your house on purpose, then I think we should be protecting home owners more than the criminals.

Yeah I agree with this, because if you have a 5 foot 2 woman being charged by a 6 foot 3 man, is it reasonable force to discharge your weapon? But now what if its a 6 foot 3 man being charged by a 5 foot 2 woman (unlikely but for thought), is it still reasonable. Because in my opinion you don't...

Yeah I get that, but at the same time if someone is entering your house without permission, you don’t exactly have time to figure out their intentions.

I think that's a bad argument in my opinion, because everyone locks their doors at night. If you end up in the wrong house when doors and windows are locked there is no excuse for it. I just think because usually home invasions happen at night with limited visibility, if a home owner is...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ont-home-invasion-shooting-9.7132239 Finally some good news regarding home defense in Canada, on March 17th a Vaughan home was broken into by three armed intruders. The home owner had a legally stored firearm, and discharged it at the intruders and hit one...

Even if it’s temporary, it still sets a weird precedent. Like what happens when another group needs accommodation? Do we just keep restricting things?

I think the bigger issue is just bad implementation. Like why not just offer a quiet room for students who are fasting instead of restricting everyone else? If they want to implement their traditions onto a school there should be a dedicated Muslims school. Schools don't stop class because of...

Also some stuff does get slowed down over time. Like older phones start lagging more with updates, whether it’s intentional or not.

@FickleLogic @Woof Personally I think that we're also forgetting that the people who are at the center of our government systems are actively enabling these billionaires. The mega wealthy fund our government candidates and in turn they create laws that benefit them and then they support more...

I totally agree, the fact that they swept this under the rug is disgusting and a horrible look for our country.

Maybe, but the problem is investors usually want growth. If customers only buy something once every decade, sales numbers drop hard. That’s probably why companies lean toward shorter product cycles. I had a Pixel book laptop that I have used for like 6+ years now and I got it after it had...

Yeah, that’s basically the idea with Voice4. Everything’s open for browsing, accounts are only needed if you wanna comment. No pressure, no spam.

I swear every website now tries to make you create an account for the smallest things. You click on an article, try to download a file, or even just want to read comments, and suddenly there's a pop-up telling you to sign up before you can continue. Half the time I don’t even want to use the...

We should really keep expanding this resource because it could potentially help people who are going into university or who are just out of university decide what they want to do with their life. And it could help them pick something that is AI proof or look at their future career in a light...

Can we also just acknowledge how much people underestimate how aggressive raccoons and foxes can be? I swear, one wrong move and you’re basically asking for scratches and rabies shots.

I’m honestly getting tired of watching Canadian politics slowly turn into the same polarized mess you see elsewhere. For years people liked to say Canada was different, more parties, more viewpoints, more room for nuance. But lately it feels like everything is collapsing into a de-facto...

Yeah, I think there’s a difference between being very rich and being a billionaire. There’s nothing wrong with being successful, but when someone has more money than entire countries combined, it starts to feel like the system is broken

Yeah exactly. I think the key question is whether breaking the law is being done to help society improve or just to benefit the person doing it. That doesn’t make it simple, but it might be one way to start thinking about where the line should be.

That’s true, but sometimes the legal system moves so slowly that people feel like breaking the law is the only way to force change. Peaceful protests sometimes involve breaking minor laws, like blocking roads or trespassing somewhere symbolic. Those actions can bring attention to issues that...

I think there are definitely situations where breaking the law can be justified. Laws are written by governments, and governments aren’t perfect. History has plenty of examples where the law itself was the problem. If people always followed the law blindly, things like civil rights reforms...

Noah, I’d say you can enjoy conspiracies as long as you’re self-aware and grounded. The problem is when people start seeing patterns where none exist. That’s when harmless curiosity crosses over into risky behavior.