Cost of federal bureaucracy surges 73% during Trudeau’s tenure: PBO

https://tnc.news/2024/11/20/federal-bureaucracy-surges-trudeaus-tenure-pbo/

The cost of the federal bureaucracy under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is continuing to climb, reaching nearly $70 billion annually amid a ballooning public sector. Despite the increased costs, performance from bureaucrats has not risen accordingly.

A report issued Wednesday by the Parliamentary Budget Officer revealed that taxpayers are paying $69.5 billion for federal personnel spending in 2023-24.

The year after Trudeau took office, 2016-17, taxpayers paid $40.2 billion for federal bureaucracy, meaning the costs have since increased by 72.9% during that timeframe.

A taxpayers’ advocacy group said that the added cost doesn’t equate to better services. Continue…

Harper to head Alberta Crown corporation in charge of investment, pensions

https://tnc.news/2024/11/20/harper-to-head-alberta-crown-corp/

Former prime minister Stephen Harper was officially appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation on Wednesday.

The finance ministry previously told True North that it would officially announce the new chair within a few weeks.

While Harper was rumoured to become the next chair, it was alleged that he had existing conflicts of interest that needed to be addressed before officially taking the position.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was thankful that Harper accepted the position.

“Our ambitious goal of building the Heritage Savings Trust Fund to more than $250 billion in the next 25 years requires strong governance oversight, which he will provide. His appointment, and that of the rest of the board, are a strong step forward in giving all Albertans confidence in the long-term sustainability and success of AIMCo,” said Smith in a recent statement.

Harper said he would be chairing the board for free because he believes “it is a meaningful act of public service to my adopted home province of the last 46 years.”

He added that he accepted the role because he wants to see AIMCo further embody the values of professional operations, upstanding ethics, and prudent risk management.

Harper said he feels “uniquely positioned to help the organization improve its governance.” Continue…

Judge dismisses Canadian military personnel’s lawsuit against COVID shot mandate

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/judge-dismisses-canadian-military-personnels-lawsuit-against-covid-shot-mandate/

Associate Judge Catherine Coughlan rejected a lawsuit from more than 300 past and current members of the Canadian military who lost their jobs or were put on leave for not taking the experimental, dangerous COVID shots.

A Canadian federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed on behalf of some 330 past and current members of the nation’s military who lost their jobs or were placed on leave for refusing the experimental COVID shots, because she alleged that their lawsuit lacked “evidence” that the jabs were harmful.

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members had sought some $1.3 million in damages from the government for having their charter rights violated due to the military’s 2021 COVID mandates, according to their lawsuit.

In a November 13 ruling, Edmonton-based Associate Judge Catherine Coughlan ruled in favor of the Trudeau government, and thus military’s COVID jab mandate, to strike down the case. Coughlan remarked that the plaintiffs’ case lacked “material facts” along with “evidence” and was filled with “vexatious language.”

“The only indications of bad faith are found when the pleadings baldly assert that, among other claims, Canada failed to carry out safety and efficacy testing for the vaccines, and that the Directives were premature and ‘promoted the fraudulent use of the biologics’,” she wrote, overlooking reports of thousands of injuries due to the shots in Canada alone.

As a result of the lawsuit being tossed, all plaintiffs are now on the hook to pay some $5,040 out of pocket in legal costs.

As reported by LifeSiteNews in June, documents obtained by LifeSiteNews show that the number of jab injuries in the CAF rose over 800 percent in 2021, with the most being credited to Moderna’s experimental COVID shot. Continue…

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Defense Plant in Dnepropetrovsk Using Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles for the First Time in Warfare (VIDEOS)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/russia-strikes-ukrainian-defense-plant-dnepropetrovsk-using-intercontinental/

As we stare into the future of the war in Ukraine, we now have daily escalations from both sides, each scarier than the next.

On Thursday, Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with multiple non-nuclear re-entry warheads on the city of Dnepropetrovsk, in Ukraine.

This comes after Joe Biden approved the use of long-range US-made missiles to be fired by Ukraine into Russia – which they did earlier this week.

This strike marks the first time that an ICBM has been used in the history of human conflict.

It is believed that six RS-26 missile strikes completely destroyed the Yuzhmash defense plant, where the damaged American Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and German Leopard tanks were being repaired.

At the same time of the main attack, Kinzhal missiles hit the local Patriot air defense system battery.

Express reported: Continue…

‘Devout Catholic’ Joe Biden Awards Medal of Freedom to Former President of Planned Parenthood

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/devout-catholic-joe-biden-awards-medal-freedom-former/

Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the former president of the abortion provider Planned Parenthood.

Biden, who likes to describe himself as a “devout Catholic,” awarded Cecile Richards the medal during a private ceremony on Wednesday. Continue…

Elon Musk Says the UK Has Gone ‘Full Stalin’ Over the New Inheritance Tax, Hits Back at MPs Trying To Investigate Him for ‘Disinformation’

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/elon-musk-says-uk-has-gone-full-stalin/

Elon Musk has been flexing his opinion muscles all through Europe in comments on his social media platform X, having called German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ‘a fool’, harshly criticizing the Italian Judiciary for hindering Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plans to send migrants to Albania, and finally saying that the United Kingdom has gone ‘full Stalin’ with their inheritance tax plans.

Now, as British MPs endeavor to investigate him, Musk is doubling down on his comments. Continue…

Tucker Carlson on Joe Biden Ramping Up War with Russia: “We’re Watching the Most Evil Thing I’ve Ever Seen in My Lifetime” (VIDEO)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/tucker-carlson-joe-biden-ramping-up-war-russia/

As The Gateway Pundit reported earlier, Joe Biden and his handlers are moving quickly to ignite World War III before Christmas and before President Trump can be inaugurated and bring peace to the region. Continue…

DOOM SPIRAL: The Liberal Washington Post is on Track to Lose a Whopping $77 Million This Year

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/doom-spiral-liberal-washington-post-is-track-lose/

The liberal newspaper the Washington Post is losing money at a record pace. They’re projected to lose a whopping $77 million this year alone and that was before they lost a ton of subscribers when owner Jeff Bezos decided not to endorse Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

How could such an institution, such an iconic brand be losing so much money? Maybe it has something to do with WaPo columnists like Jen Rubin, who recently declared that Republicans want to kill your children.

Liberal media outlets are suffering decline across the board right now, but these numbers from the Washington Post are indicative of a doom spiral.

FOX News reports: Continue…

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Trump Announces Pete Hoekstra as Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Canada

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/trump-announces-pete-hoekstra-as-nominee-u-s/

Former President Donald Trump revealed that Pete Hoekstra, a seasoned statesman and stalwart ally of the MAGA movement, has been nominated to serve as the United States Ambassador to Canada under a potential second Trump administration.

Prior to this nomination, Hoekstra served as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump’s first term.

Trump released the following statement: Continue…

“I Am Not Going to Let Them Trample on the Rights of Mayor Giuliani,” said Rudy Giuliani’s New Attorney Joe Cammarata. “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT” for Rudy! INTERVIEW & VIDEO!

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/i-am-not-going-let-them-trample-rights/

“Today was about re-introducing the people to Rudy Giuliani…introducing them to his new legal team that will not relent. We are not going to relent!” Rudy Giuliani’s new lawyer told The Gateway Pundit after a press conference in Manhattan, New York.

Giuliani’s new attorney, Joseph Cammarata, held a press conference today in front of 787 7th Avenue in New York City. The building is home to the legal office of the firm persecuting Rudy Giuliani.

See our exclusive interview with Giuliani’s new attorney here on X:

Rep. Massie Introduces Bill to Stop Biden from Forgiving $4.65 Billion of Debt Ukraine Owes America’s Taxpayers

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/rep-massie-introduces-bill-stop-biden-forgiving-4/

On Wednesday, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announced that the Biden administration would be taking steps to cancel loans given to the Ukrainian government.

“We have taken the step that was outlined in the law to cancel those loans,” Miller said during the press briefing.

Miller noted that Congress could still block the move — and Rep. Massie was up to the challenge.

Reuters reports, “President Joe Biden has ordered officials to rush as much aid to Ukraine as possible before he leaves office on Jan. 20 amid concerns President-elect Donald Trump could limit U.S. support.”

On Wednesday evening, hours after the press briefing, Rep. Massie introduced legislation to stop the effort.

“On his way out, Joe Biden is trying to forgive $4.65 billion of debt Ukraine owes America’s taxpayers. I just introduced H.J.Res 224 to stop this ‘America Last’ policy from taking effect,” the congressman wrote in a post on X. Continue…

BREAKING: Document From Federal Probe of Gaetz Conveniently Leaked to New York Times After Ethics Committee Decides Against Releasing Lawfare Report

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/breaking-document-federal-probe-gaetz-leaked-new-york/

Another day, another Deep State leak.

Two hours after the House Ethics Committee announced they would not release their investigation on Matt Gaetz a document from the DOJ’s probe was leaked to The New York Times.

The Deep State and media stenographers really ramped up their attacks against Matt Gaetz since Trump nominated him for US Attorney General last week.

The New York Times on Wednesday announced it obtained a leaked document from the federal alleged sex trafficking investigation of Matt Gaetz.

The release of the leak came shortly after the House Ethics Committee decided not to release its lawfare investigation report on sham allegations of sex trafficking and sexual relations with a minor against Matt Gaetz on Wednesday.

“It shows [Gaetz] made thousands $ in payments to women who told investigators they had sex with him for money. We are publishing a redacted version of the document,” New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt said on Wednesday evening.

The hits on Gaetz just keep on coming. Continue…

Senate Democrats Confirm Another Two Radical Judges Because Two GOP Senators Did Not Show Up

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/senate-democrats-confirm-another-two-radical-judges-d/

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed two more of Joe Biden’s radical judicial nominees to federal district courts—thanks in part to the absence of key GOP senators.

With Kamala Harris conveniently vacationing in Hawaii, the GOP had a golden opportunity to block these nominations. Instead, their failure to show up handed Democrats another victory.

Democrats confirmed Rebecca L. Pennell to the Eastern District of Washington in a 50-48 vote.

Republican firebrand Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) inexplicably missed the vote, joining Braun in the hall of shame, while Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) voted against the confirmation. Continue…

Matt Gaetz’s Ex-Girlfriend Who Testified in Alleged Sex-Trafficking Investigation Is Unmasked — Says He’ll Make a “Great” Attorney General

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/matt-gaetzs-ex-girlfriend-who-testified-alleged-sex/

The ex-girlfriend who provided crucial testimony in the Matt Gaetz sex trafficking investigation has been identified as Brianna Garcia, a former Capitol Hill intern and Democrat campaigner, the Daily Mail first reported.

Despite her previous involvement in the case, Garcia now praises Gaetz, suggesting he would serve effectively as Attorney General, a position he has been nominated for by President-elect Donald Trump. Continue…

Unpopular German Chancellor Scholz Under Pressure To Step Aside From Party Leadership and Let Defense Minister Pistorius Run in February Elections in His Place

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/unpopular-german-chancellor-scholz-under-pressure-step-aside/

Olaf Scholz, the most unpopular German Chancellor in recorded history, may be about to become an ex-leader.

Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner leading to his dysfunctional coalition to collapse.

He was then pressured to call for a confidence vote in December – that he will lose – and snap elections in February.

Now, inside his own party, the Chancellor is facing calls to let his popular defense minister run as lead candidate in the February vote.

The Telegraph reported: Continue…

Hmm… Trump Hater Meghan McCain Defends and Endorses Close Friend Tulsi Gabbard for Trump’s DNI, Gabbard is Also Godmother of McCain’s Daughter – Will Gabbard Expose John McCain’s Collusion with Deep State?

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/hmm-trump-hater-meghan-mccain-defends-endorses-close/

Trump-hater Meghan McCain, the daughter of the late RINO former US Senator John McCain, came to the defense of Trump’s Director of National Intelligence nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, Wednesday over recent smears from the left and the mainstream media.

After further research into their relationship, it was revealed that McCain and Gabbard are extremely close friends. McCain, in October, posted a clip from her “Citizen McCain” podcast, where she professed her love for her “very, very close” friend and revealed that she would consider voting for Trump if Tulsi was his running mate, but still likely wouldn’t. Continue…

A New, Pragmatic Javier Milei Meets Chinese President XI Jinping at G20 Summit, Vows To Boost Trade Between Argentina and the Asian Giant

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/new-pragmatic-javier-milei-meets-chinese-president-xi/

Despite his over-the-top antics during the Presidential campaign, Argentina’s Javier Milei has given plenty of indications that he will rule in a pragmatic way, keeping his country’s interests at the forefront of his agenda.

Yes, Javier Milei did declare that Argentina would not ‘make deals with communists’ in China, but he did that in a bid to channel the populist energies of Donald Trump and others around the world and turn them into a winning political message.

Associated Press reported: Continue…

Jay Leno Reveals Black Eye After Falling From 60-foot Hill (VIDEO)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/jay-leno-reveals-black-eye-after-falling-60/

TMZ has revealed former late-night talk show host Jay Leno suffered a nasty black eye after falling from a 60-foot hill.

In a video recorded by a TMZ reporter, Leno is wearing an eye patch and tells the reporter he fell from a 60-foot hill while staying at a hotel.

Leno revealed he was staying at a hotel on a hill and wanted to get to a restaurant at the bottom.

As he walked down the hill, Leno took a tumble and hit his head.

Leno stated, “And then I fell down … rolled down the hill. Hit my head on a rock, knocked me in the eye.”

WATCH: Continue…

Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration For Attorney General

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/gaetz-withdraws-consideration-attorney-general

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has withdrawn his name for consideration for attorney general amid growing controversy over sexual misconduct allegations.

"While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition," Gaetz wrote on X. "There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1."

I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance…

— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 21, 2024

It's unclear what's next for Gaetz, as he resigned from Congress after Trump picked him for consideration.

Developing…

US Officials Say Russia Didn't Fire ICBM At Ukraine, But A 'New' Intermediate-Range Missile

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-hits-ukraine-icbm-first-time

Update(1057ET): Ukraine's earlier claim that its territory had been struck by an intercontinental ballistic missile fired by Russia is being hotly disputed, hours after widespread reports first appeared. US officials are saying it appears to be a new intermediate-range ballistic missile and not an ICBM which targeted the central city of Dnipro

The NY Times has reported in follow-up of the attack that "several Western officials said that the weapon was not an ICBM and instead was likely an intermediate-range missile that flies shorter distances."

Zelensky himself had claimed Russia used a new class of missile. "All the parameters — speed, altitude — match those of an intercontinental ballistic missile," he said. "All expert evaluations are underway." But US defense officials are contradicting this:

A senior U.S. official said the weapon appeared to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile, adding, "But it is a new type we have been tracking." Continue…

Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Hoax Overturned By Illinois Supreme Court On Technicality

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/jussie-smollett-hate-crime-hoax-overturned-illinois-supreme-court-technicality

Disgraced actor Jussie Smollet's hate 2019 hate crime hoax has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court over prosecutorial issues.

According to the state high court, the former "Empire" actor should not have been charged after he entered a non-prosecution agreement with the Cook County State Attorney's office.

"Today we resolve a question about the State’s responsibility to honor the agreements it makes with defendants," the court wrote in documents obtained by Fox News. "Specifically, we address whether a dismissal of a case by nolle prosequi allows the State to bring a second prosecution when the dismissal was entered as part of an agreement with the defendant and the defendant has performed his part of the bargain. We hold that a second prosecution under these circumstances is a due process violation, and we therefore reverse defendant’s conviction." Continue…

Israel Reacts After ICC Issues First Ever Arrest Warrants Targeting A Democratic Country

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/israel-reacts-after-icc-issues-first-ever-arrest-warrants-targeting-democratic-country

In a decision which was expected and has long been previewed in international reports, the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant over the war in Gaza.

Three judges of the ICC's "Pre-Trial Chamber I" issued the warrants unanimously, accusing the Israeli leaders of crimes against humanity. They wrote: "The chamber considered that there are reasonable grounds to believe that both individuals intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity."

"The Chamber also found reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant each bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population," the ruling continued. Continue…

Zelensky Admits Ukraine Can Never Regain Crimea By Force

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/zelensky-admits-ukraine-can-never-regain-crimea-force

Is this admission a prelude to near-future negotiations under the Trump administration? Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has for the first time expressly admitted in a Fox News interview that Ukraine will never be able to take back Crimea by force.

He said that Ukraine could not afford to lose the number of lives that would perish in undertaking a military invasion of Crimea, saying that it would only be restored to Ukrainian sovereignty through diplomatic means. He also warned that if US defense aid is blocked under Trump, his country will 'lose' the war.

He did emphasize he's not ready to cede territory, explaining that Ukraine "cannot legally acknowledge any occupied territory of Ukraine as Russian." Continue…

Nigeria's Richest Man Confronts "Oil Mafia" With New $20B Refinery

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/nigerias-richest-man-confronts-oil-mafia-new-20b-refinery

Two months ago, Nigeria’s beleaguered energy sector witnessed a very significant event: the Dangote Oil Refinery began producing gasoline and selling it domestically to Nigeria's state oil firm, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), marking the first time in decades Africa’s largest oil producer is refining its own crude. The state-of-the-art $20 billion refinery was launched in January 2024, but only began producing gasoline in September, expected to reach full operations in November. The giant refinery has a capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude per day, more than enough for the country’s needs. To sweeten the deal further, the facility is buying crude and selling refined fuels in Nigeria in the local currency, saving the country’s much-needed foreign exchange, especially the US dollar.

Unfortunately for Aliko Dangote, Africa’s second richest man and owner of the refinery, his bold move has put him on a collision course with what he refers to as Nigeria's ‘oil mafia’. Continue…

UK Inks Defense Pact With Moldova To Counter 'Russian Aggression'

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/uk-inks-defense-pact-moldova-counter-russian-aggression

In yet another development which sets up the Western allies and Russia for a future potential direct military clash, the United Kingdom and Moldova have inked a new defense pact to counter 'Russian aggression'.

It was announced and confirmed by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy while he visited the Moldovan capital of Chisinau on Wednesday. The tiny Eastern European nation bordering Ukraine has experienced the same kind of internal political pro-EU vs. pro-Russia tug of war historically on display in other countries such as Ukraine or Georgia.

The UK foreign ministry described the new defense agreement as about "building on extensive cooperation between the two countries and strengthening Moldovan resilience against external threats." Continue…

UK School Removes All Christmas References From Panto To Make Children Feel "Safe"

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/uk-school-removes-all-christmas-references-panto-make-children-feel-safe

A school in the UK announced to parents that it was removing all Christmas references from a panto in order to make children feel “safe”.

The head teacher of Wherwell Primary School in Andover, Hampshire, banned any reference to the festive season from a Jack and The Beanstalk show so as not to offend any non-Christians who were attending.

Mandy Ovenden said the embargo was necessary in order to make children feel “safe” and “valued”. Continue…

Prison For Le Pen? French Establishment Desperate To Stop Rise Of Conservatives

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/prison-le-pen-french-establishment-desperate-stop-rise-conservatives

EU elites and globalists with extensive political influence have been on the war-path the past several years as it has become increasingly evident that the European populace is shifting more conservative with each new election. In Germany, leftist officials are attempting an outright ban of the conservative AFD Party, primarily because they stand against mass immigration (a position which progressives claim is "xenophobic").

The AFD is currently the second most popular political party in Germany and is expected to gain substantial influence in the 2025 federal elections, unless their candidates are blocked from participation.

In Austria, the conservative Freedom Party won a parliamentary election victory in September, though left wing and centrist parties are seeking to cement a coalition to nullify the FP's ability to govern. The European media has consistently compared the success of the Freedom Party to the rise of the Third Reich - The only fallback of failing leftists is to claim their opponents are "literally Hitler."

A similar coalition coup was exploited in France under Emmanuel Macron in order to stop Marine Le Pen's National Rally Party. The coalition is a fragmented mess but it served its purpose of disrupting the will of French voters seeking smaller government and secure borders. Continue…

Ukraine’s top general approved attack on TurkStream gas pipeline – Der Spiegel

https://www.rt.com/news/607949-ukrainian-top-general-attack-turkstream/

Valery Zaluzhny was reportedly so “impressed” with the Nord Stream sabotage plan that he wanted to “expand” the operation

Valery Zaluzhny, the former commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, approved a plan to blow up Russia’s TurkStream pipeline in the Black Sea, Der Spiegel reported on Wednesday. The sabotage was supposed to occur simultaneously with the Nord Stream attack, but failed, the paper said.

The German outlet previously reported that Zaluzhny had authorized the September 2022 attack on Nord Stream. Western media have since repeatedly claimed that a small team of Ukrainian divers were behind the sabotage.

According to Der Spiegel, a team of US-trained Ukrainian intelligence officials, who had “longstanding ties to the CIA,” developed the initial plan to attack Nord Stream and showed it to Zaluzhny. The general reportedly “liked operation ‘Diameter’ so much that he even wanted to expand it.” He supposedly wanted to target the Russian gas pipelines in the Black Sea as well, the magazine reports, citing sources allegedly involved in the operation planning.

The TurkStream gas pipeline runs from Russia to Türkiye via the Black Sea and then continues to the border with Greece and supplies several other EU countries with Russian gas. Last month, Hungary said it imported a record volume of natural gas this year via the pipeline. Continue…

Taxpayers to foot a larger bill for David Eby’s new cabinet, pay raises

https://tnc.news/2024/11/21/taxpayers-bill-ebys-cabinet-pay-raises1/

Premier David Eby’s new cabinet comes with hefty pay raises, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.

Recently re-elected David Eby announced his cabinet picks on Monday. A government finance watchdog says it will cost British Columbians nearly half a million more in tax dollars than the previous government despite being the same size as the last session’s.

As noted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Eby’s new cabinet will put Canadians on the hook for at least $1.9 million after the BC NDP voted to raise the pay of cabinet ministers and his decision to maintain a historically oversized cabinet.

The decision followed Eby’s election campaign, which ran to make life more affordable for British Columbians. Continue…

OP-ED: Eylon Levy’s disturbing experience at the University of Calgary

https://tnc.news/2024/11/21/op-ed-disturbing-experience-university-of-calgary/

On October 31, demonstrators at the University of Calgary (UofC) disrupted a lecture by Israel’s former spokesperson, Eylon Levy. The event, organized by StandWithUs Canada, was attended by about 15 students, including non-Jewish participants. However, it quickly descended into chaos as anti-Israel protesters, chanting slogans like “From the River to the Sea” and “Eylon, you can’t hide, you’re committing genocide,” blocked the main entrance to the classroom. Protesters forced attendees to evacuate the building through a back entrance, and Levy was harassed on his way to the car. This marks a troubling moment for academic discourse and safety on Canadian campuses.

Levy, who has spoken on numerous campuses around the globe, described this as a uniquely hostile experience unlike anything he had encountered before. Such behavior is a red flag, not just for the University of Calgary, but for academic institutions across Canada. The normalization of hostility and intimidation on campuses undermines the very principles of intellectual diversity and free expression, making it imperative for universities to take concrete action to prevent such incidents in the future. Continue…

Trudeau’s two-month tax break doesn’t go far enough: Conservatives, taxpayer advocates

https://tnc.news/2024/11/21/trudeaus-tax-break-conservatives-taxpayer-advocates/

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that with NDP support, his government will pause both GST and HST sales taxes for Canadians on select goods for two months, starting weeks before Christmas.

Taxpayer advocates and Conservatives say this measure doesn’t go far enough to restore affordability in Canada.

The feds, expecting NDP support on the bill, announced a stop to GST and HST taxes on groceries, alcohol, children’s essentials such as car seats and clothing, toys, board and video games, books, and more from Dec. 14, 2024, to Feb. 15, 2025.

According to a government news release, removing the GST on qualifying goods will provide an estimated $1.6 billion in federal tax relief, though the release didn’t specify its estimate for total taxpayer savings for the HST.

It said a family spending $2,000 on the qualifying goods would save an estimated $100 in those two months. In provinces where the HST applies, such as Ontario, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, that same $2,000 basket will provide an estimated $260 more in savings from the HST.

“Canadians have been through a lot. They work hard. We see that. We’ve been able to get through the past couple of years, but everyone had to tighten their belts a little bit,” Trudeau said in a press conference about the announcement. “We’re there to help with money that will help people buy the things they need and save up for the things they want.”

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation responded in a news release, saying taxpayers are grateful for the tax cut but that more could be done to help struggling Canadians. Continue…

Libraries brand books critical of child gender transitions as “transphobic” literature

https://tnc.news/2024/11/21/libraries-books-transitions-transphobic-literature/

The chief international bibliography organization and operator of the library classification system WorldCat has quietly branded books by gender ideology critical authors like Abigail Shrier with derogatory “transphobia” and “transphobic works” labels.

Several Canadian libraries, including the Vancouver Public Library and the Greater Victoria Public Library, have followed suit and applied the “transphobia” categorization following the Online Computer Library Center’s direction.

The OCLC is the organization that heads the world’s largest online public access catalogue, collecting hundreds of millions of dollars per year from thousands of member libraries to access its classification systems and in particular the WorldCat catalogue.

True North discovered that two books in particular, Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier and Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist’s Guide Out of the Madness by Dr. Miriam Grossman were branded with the “transphobia” category.

Both books critique aspects of contemporary gender ideology and the dangers that hormone therapy, surgical sex change interventions and transitioning pose for children.

Shrier’s work particularly drew international attention for exposing rapid-onset gender dysphoria in adolescent girls. Additionally, Dr. Grossman is a registered child psychiatrist who has had extensive experience working with trans-identified youth.

Grossman’s book also had a foreword by renowned psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson.

Correspondence obtained via a Freedom of Information request and reviewed by True North reveals internal GVPL emails discussing the decision to label Shrier’s and Grossman’s books with the “transphobia” label.

Emails dated April 24, 2024, reveal that a library member contacted the GVPL to flag Grossman’s book for removal because they were alerted of its existence in the library’s catalogue by a “trans friend.” Continue…

Ratio’d | Is this mass formation psychosis?

https://tnc.news/2024/11/21/ratiod-is-this-mass-formation-psychosis/

The reaction from the institutions to the Taylor Swift concert series in Toronto has been completely over the top and downright strange. The city has renamed streets, cleared out homeless encampments and even shut down the DVP for Taylor Swift’s police-escort motorcade. Families are so desperate to see Swift that they are spending thousands of dollars on obvious ticket scams. Something just doesn’t seem right with any of this.

Harrison Faulkner breaks down what is going on with the Taylor Swift Toronto tour on the latest episode of Ratio’d.

Debunking climate myths: Tom Harris on new book 'Energy & Climate at a Glance'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbRyc14BtBs

International Climate Science Coalition executive director Tom Harris joins Sheila Gunn Reid for a look at Energy & Climate at a Glance: Canadian Edition, a new book Tom contributed to that debunks climate hysteria.

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FedEx employees embrace BDS movement against Israel in shocking display

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPrnT_2038w

David Menzies questions why some FedEx employees are embracing the BDS movement against Israel.

Leslyn Lewis questions Canada's pandemic response and 'One Health' approach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnPNxQMeRgI

Tamara Ugolini looks at a question posed to the Trudeau government by Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis, with the outspoken MP demanding a comprehensive review of Canada's pandemic response.

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Nov 21 - The Consequences of Living a Lie

https://henrymakow.com/2024/11/nov-21—the-consequences-of-l.html

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West Island mayors say 'far-right' extremist influenced Montreal's decision to stop fluoridating water

https://www.reddit.com/r/montreal/comments/1gwg43y/west_island_mayors_say_farright_extremist/

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Backlash grows in posh Kanata, Ottawa over proposed asylum-seeker shelters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GUKeio1S3Q

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Quebec announces $7.5 million plan to push abortion, contraception

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/quebec-announces-7-5-million-plan-to-push-abortion-contraception/

Under the Quebec government's anti-life 'action plan,' measures will be taken to counter 'disinformation' and expand access to contraception and abortion throughout the province.

Quebec has launched a $7.5 million “action plan” to increase access to abortion and contraception throughout the province.

In a November 18 press release, Martine Biron, the Quebec minister responsible for the status of women, announced that the province would spend $7.5 million from 2024-2027 to expand abortion and contraception access.

“Everywhere in the world, we’re seeing setbacks in women’s rights. A shock wave came in 2022 with the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Abortion is essential health care. All this reminds us that we can take nothing for granted, that we always need to be vigilant in defending the free choice of women,” Biron claimed, directly stating that the killing of an unborn child is a “right” afforded to women. Continue…

Alberta government announces review of Trudeau’s deadly euthanasia regime

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/alberta-government-announces-review-of-trudeaus-deadly-euthanasia-regime/

Alberta announced it 'is reviewing how MAID is regulated to ensure there is a consistent process as well as oversight that protects vulnerable Albertans, specifically those living with disabilities or suffering from mental health challenges.'

The Conservative provincial government of Alberta is pushing back against the Canadian federal government’s continued desire to expand euthanasia in the nation, saying it will launch a review of the legislation and policies surrounding the grim practice, including a period of public engagement.

The United Conservative Party (UCP) government under Premier Danielle Smith in a press release said the province needs to make sure that robust safeguards and procedures are in place to protect vulnerable people from being coerced into getting euthanatized under the MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) program. It is important to note that the Catholic Church affirms the truth that euthanasia is immoral in all circumstances and would be outright illegal in a just society.

“Alberta’s government is reviewing how MAID is regulated to ensure there is a consistent process as well as oversight that protects vulnerable Albertans, specifically those living with disabilities or suffering from mental health challenges,” said the government Monday. Continue…

Prominent Canadian doctor falsely implies the abortion pill cannot be reversed

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Despite studies showing that the abortion pill reversal method has saved over 5,000 babies, Dr. Diane Francoeur claimed that once you begin the process of a chemical abortion 'there's no going back.' Continue…

W.H.O. Chief Tedros Hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro

https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2024/11/21/w-h-o-chief-tedros-hospitalized-rio-de-janeiro/

World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was hospitalized on Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he had been attending the G20 summit.

Hospital Samaritano Barra da Tijuca in Rio said the W.H.O. chief, 59, was admitted on Wednesday afternoon for “necessary tests, which confirmed clinical indicators with no signs of seriousness.”

The hospital said Tedros spent the night under observation and was released on Thursday morning. He was reportedly given medication for high blood pressure.

Brazilian media reports said Tedros presented with “symptoms of labyrinthitis and an hypertensive crisis.” He had complained of feeling unwell earlier in the week at the G20 summit and has previously been diagnosed with hypertension. Labyrinthitis is an infection of the inner ear that can cause vertigo and nausea.

“I am fortunate that I was diagnosed early and have access to good medical care,” Tedros said of his condition last year. “Unfortunately, the same is not true for the majority of those with hypertension, especially for those in lower-income countries and communities.”

Tedros confirmed on Thursday that he was discharged from the hospital and back to work.

“What saddens me the most is that I am unable to deliver on my promise to pick up my daughter from school today, as my departure was delayed due to the illness,” he said.

Momentum Builds in Canada to Kick Mexico Out of North America Trade Deal

https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2024/11/21/momentum-builds-in-canada-to-kick-mexico-out-of-north-america-trade-deal/

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday that all of his fellow provincial leaders are united behind his call for a bilateral trade agreement with the United States under the second Trump administration, rather than a continental deal that would also include Mexico.

“I just got off the phone with all the premiers, and there’s a clear consensus that everyone agrees that we need a bilateral trade deal with the U.S. and a second bilateral trade deal with Mexico,” Ford said at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Ford’s enthusiasm for a bilateral deal apparently stems from President-elect Donald Trump’s criticism that Mexico offers China a means of slipping cheap products past high U.S. and Canadian tariffs.

Ford said on Tuesday that the existing trilateral U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA), which began in 2020 as the successor to the controversial 1992 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and comes up for review in 2026, allows Mexico to serve as a “backdoor for Chinese cars, auto parts and other products into Canadian and American markets.”

“If Mexico won’t fight transshipment by, at the very least, matching Canadian and American tariffs on Chinese imports, they shouldn’t have a seat at the table or enjoy access to the largest economy in the world,” he said. Continue…

Kissinger’s FINAL WARNING, Plus Health Canada APPROVES FIRST BRAIN CHIP TRIAL Via Musk’s Neuralink!!

https://odysee.com/@PressForTruth:4/Kissinger%E2%80%99s-FINAL-WARNING-VIDEO:1

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) startup, has received approval from Health Canada to begin recruitment for its first clinical trial in the country.

Meanwhile Henry Kissinger has come back from the grave to issue a dire warning in a new book titled “Genesis” which states that “Humanity must begin preparations to no longer be in charge of Earth because of artificial intelligence”…and that “designers and engineers should try to make the machines more human, rather than make humans more like machines.”

In this video Dan Dicks of Press For Truth warns that this technology is already working to enslave humanity and we must continue to do everything we can to expose it for what it really is!

FULL: Lauren Southern testifies before committee over allegations of Russian influence

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=765-KW5DQVE

Lauren Southern testified at the House of Commons committee on public safety and national security about her employment with Tenet Media, a company indicted in the United States over allegations of taking money from Russian state actors.

Justin Trudeau Stands Proudly Next to Granddaughter of Prominent WWII Nazi as He Announces He Will Arrest Israeli Leader Netanyahu if He Enters Canada

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-stands-proudly-next-granddaughter-prominent-wwii/

Earlier Thursday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas official Mohammed Deif.

The charges stem from alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the conflict following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, where Hamas men, women, and children slaughtered 1,300 Jews in southern Israel, including hundreds of kids, at a concert, and then took another 250 Jews hostage.

The Oct. 7 attack by Hamas was the largest slaughter of Jews in one day since World War II.

In response to this barbaric attack, the Israeli president vowed to destroy the Hamas terrorist group after decades of attacks on Israeli soil.

Since that time, thousands of Hamas fighters and innocent civilians have been killed in Gaza, where Hamas hid in the communities in schools, mosques, and hospitals.

This led the ICC to call for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu for continuing to hunt down Hamas fighters in Gaza and, more recently, Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon in order to bring stability to the region.

During a press conference on Thursday, Little Castro Justin Trudeau, announced that he will have Israeli Leader Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he travels to Canada.

Justin made the announcement while standing next to his top aide Chrystia Freeland. Continue…

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