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Putting this up on a Tuesday after spending yesterday at synagogue and with family for Yom Kippur. Apparently, even politicians are allowed to atone. AND, it’s a Tuesday in Ottawa as the House of Commons returns this week for the first time since June.
Lots of work to do this session to stand up for struggling Canadians, fight for affordability, and hold the government to account. We’ll work with them when they do good things, and oppose them when they do bad ones.
‘Nuff said. Let’s dive in.
“Police officer and man injured in shooting outside Belleville, Ont., synagogue” – Associated Press (LINK [ [link removed] ]) Another synagogue attacked, another community told to be afraid. We answer the way we always have: we gather, we pray, and we stay. Constable Smith saved so many lives and we are all grateful.
I’ve written this post too many times. Writing it again must never make it normal. Antisemitism in Canada isn’t who we used to be; it’s who we’ve become, and thoughts and prayers won’t fix it.
G’mar chatimah tovah. I’ll keep fighting this as long as our governments won’t.
“As Parliament returns, focus is on the U.S. trade war, new EU ties and cost of living” – Anja Karadeglija (LINK [ [link removed] ]) Lots to address, but one thing is clear. If we had sat this summer, Canadians would have had a stronger voice in Ottawa while they were struggling with higher costs. We’re back now and getting to work.
“Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian households live in unaffordable housing, StatCan says” – (LINK [ [link removed] ]) Nearly one in four Canadian households are spending too much just to keep a roof over their heads. After a decade of Liberal housing policy, Canadians are still being priced out of homes in their own communities. The government needs to stop congratulating itself and start building.
“RBC report says more than half of parents helping adult children financially, including with groceries and rent” – Canadian Press (LINK [ [link removed] ]) This one hits home for a lot of people. More than half of parents are helping their adult children cover basic expenses like groceries and rent. That’s not a sign that young Canadians are failing: it’s a sign that the cost of getting started has gotten completely out of hand. The promise of hard work, saving, and homeownership shouldn’t need the Bank of Mom & Dad just to exist.
“Federal government will extend gas tax holiday into 2027” – Peter Zimonjic (LINK [ [link removed] ]) A smart policy but one that probably wouldn’t have happened without Conservatives pushing for it since the spring. We’re happy to have influenced relief for Canadians and we’ll make sure it’s delivered – even if we think the feds can do way more.
“What is an ‘associate member’ of the EU? Nobody in Europe seems to have a clue” – Christopher Nardi (LINK [ [link removed] ]) “Associate member” sounds important. The problem? Nobody seems to know what it actually means. Before the government starts selling Canadians on a new relationship with the EU, perhaps they should explain what that relationship actually is. Is it new regulations? New taxes? New immigration policies? New trade deals? We’re going to be pushing for the answers.
“Mark Carney’s EU adventure isn’t about Canadians” – Michael Higgins (LINK [ [link removed] ]) The government can pursue closer relationships with our allies. But every deal should start with one question: what does this do for Canadians? More trade, investment, and opportunity are welcome. Empty international announcements are not.
“Carney government will allow private ownership of Canadian airports” – Alex Ballingall & Tonda MacCharles (LINK [ [link removed] ]) Interesting policy from the investment summit last week. We’ll see how this one plays out…
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