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A large portion of the deficit spending was due to Covid. Did they overspend on that? Probably. But it's not like they could just do nothing. Even if they hadn't closed work places, most of the rest of the world did Canada's economy would have slowed down - regardless of any approach that our governments took (or didn't take)

ps - one week from the draft, 2 weeks from Rookie Camp!! Let's ******* GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

I think centrist exists, right wingers the world over are just hellbent on dragging everything further and further right. I care much less about right or left, all I want it a pragmatic government that is able to step outside of their ideology and government based on facts and evidence. It is why I really like Rachel Notley. She put aside the partisan nonsense and governed in the best interest of Alberta rather than along party lines. The complete opposite of the ucp. Dame reason I would rather a federal liberal government than a conservative one despite Trudeau being a complete dope. Cons are all about the party line, liberals are more willing to adapt in the face of evidence.

EVERYBODY needs this. Particularly, anyone who advises, works on, or sets policy. It should be mandatory learning in public school and not just the obligatory virtue signalling type of course. Real in depth and unadulterated right from the grade school level. Generations were destroyed by this policy and the impact needs to be understood, so that the generations that follow don't just see the dirty, drunken Indian on the corner and instead feel a profound sense of guilt, and maybe...just maybe a desire to help this individual. Shameful piece of our shared history that must be taught and understood for reconciliation to truly happen. We don't get there without it. At this point it's worse than racism, it's combatting willful ignorance and widespread apathy along side the racism.

When I grew up I thought residential schools were just where indigenous kids went to school. Your damn right we ( including me ) need to be educated about the truth. A few " wasted resources " now can help correct the past or at least our view of it which can help future generations.

If they didn't spend during covid the economy would have been in the absolute toilet and people would be destitute. Did some people get money that shouldn't have? Absolutely. But it kept people employed and businesses operating and provided a huge bounce back opportunity for the economy. It didn't cause inflation contrary to what the right wing talking points say.

"Identity politics" - also known as looking beyond the straight/white voting bloc. Meanwhile, the right is literally demonizing trans people because they've run out of "others" to demonize.

So simplistic. You're ignoring the fact (as always) that it was part of Winnipeg's commitment to implement the 94 recommendations of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission. You may have heard of Winnipeg - it has the largest First Nations population of any Canadian city. Not per capita - total. That you don't see the significance of his ignorance says a lot about you.

The problem with a pedestrian overpass is that it'll end up looking more like this than a nice aesthetically pleasing walkway.

Well, this sounds very interesting. I love the idea. TASTE OF THE BLUE BOMBERS DATE: MAY 25, 2023 LOCATION: IG FIELD MAIN EVENT: 6:30- 9:30 PM Sip, stroll, sample and socialize with Blue Bombers players, coaches and legends at the inaugural Taste of the Blue Bombers event. Be part of this exciting inaugural event where local restaurants will compete to prepare the best game day fare. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to vote on their favourite dish (presentation, taste & theme) and enjoy a festive night at IG Field featuring delicious food from local restaurants, beverages, and music. Guests will be able to enjoy small plates at each stop along their journey around the concourse. Blue Bombers season ticket member, click here to purchase tickets to this great night out for only $85 per ticket (regular price $105). https://www.bluebombers.com/tasteofthebluebombers/

I'm expecting the absolute dumbest thing. NFT level dumb

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/michael-richardson-united-way-winnipeg-president-ceo-1.6821731

TIL Harper was a big lefty. Huge, if true.

And advocating against being informed because "cost". I mean, what price does someone put on combatting racism?

To quote the legend James Lahey: birds of a **** feather. Sickening how uninformed (willful or otherwise) so many Canadians are when it comes to the darker, ugly parts of our nation's history.

We can always count on you for something like this. Jeebus.

Actually reminds me of the kind of Premier Gary Doer was.

Well crap, that looks awesome.

TIL deficit spending is excusable if conservatives do it but inexcusable if liberals do it.

I would pay good money to own the digital rights to the original GIF of Bell giving himself a shot to the little Kerwins.

Bowman was so gutless on P&M.

Nice! It's been a rough 4 games without him. 😏

I legit thought the Portage and Main proposals were parody. Like, I even looked for beaverton in the URL. WTF.

If anyone needs an example of institutional racism for future conversations with racism deniers, feel free to drop Browaty's name on this.

@GCn20 How do you feel about the CPC moving towards the far right, emulating much of the MAGA playbook seen in the USA and embracing conspiracy theories?

I could see them moving Wilson and sticking with White and Streveler. Both are less of a roster $ hit and White played better than Wilson imo.

Same. Bounce between practice and gameday roster. Unless, they cut him altogether.

Good again...? They got hot late in the season to secure a WC spot after struggling for the better part of two months. They're a slightly above average team with some good top 9 talent but questionable depth, a blue line that is below average, and a top tier netminder. How the off-season shakes out is anyone's guess but a rebuild of sorts isn't out of the realm of possibility. And fans' views or opinions have absolutely no bearing on that. As for this series, they're likely done on Thursday night. Too many injuries and not enough horses.

And then a few hours later... Hilarious self-own.

Four grand a seat. The fans aren’t the one’s not scoring - winning. I didn’t see one fan skating or in the play. The fans aren’t “the richest man in Canada”.

This training wasn't about dealing with the public. It is geared towards making us all better humans and helping us to treat each other better everyday. I would feel honoured if my private sector employer would offer this training to all of us. Reconciliation is the responsibility of every person that breathes the great clean Canadian air.

Because this also belongs in the US Politics thread:

And we were the quickest to show economic recovery in the G7 coming out of the worst of the pandemic. UK and Italy have shown more growth since Feb 2022, but their economies were truly in the sh!++er.

On a lot of things. Could have been much worse. Judy would have been worse. But, he checked every box in the "do little" category.

Including my in-laws who don't use that intersection, ever, and those that lied about it adding 15 minutes to their commute, when no study showed that. Imagine if we just elected politicians that would do their job?

Just remove the barriers and open it up. The knots they twist themselves in to NOT make a decision. Cowardly "leadership" on repeat.

The public engagement on Portage & Main opened today and they were nice enough to spell out when Browaty will get the details he wants. https://engage.winnipeg.ca/portageandmain

The idea of centre (to me) is not a point on a line. To use the clock analogy, it would be between 10 and 11 on the left side of noon and between 1 and 2 on the right side. Ideologically, a centrist government maintains public services with appropriate increases in funding based on inflation and gradually moves society forward socially, environmentally and scientifically. A good centrist government is open to change and progress and allocates funding according to long-term, rather than short-term targets. I consider the current Liberal government as pretty central on the spectrum. That they get attacked from both the left (for not changing things more quickly) and the right (woke!) kind of backs that up.

Fixed it for you.

Wanna wait a few minutes for the corpse to cool before you throw dirt on the grave?

I honestly believe with a healthy team and even close to even on bounces, the Jets win this series. Just wildly unlucky. The deck is so stacked against them.

A lot of fight in this team, a little fumbly with the puck but high energy. Cmon wpg

And he's arguably the best premier in charge during my adult life. An apt comparison.

The thing is Notley is more of a Lougheed Conservative than a raging socialist.

Not surprising. Walters has been very open about preferring not to use bonuses due to the uncertainty it can cause when trying to manage the cap.

I have been laughing this week as 3dn has been going through the top paid at each position. The value the Bombers get is comical guys have taken incredible discounts to stay here.

Just for some reference I cross referenced the top names to Dane Brugler's (from the Athletic) full 7 round NFL mock draft and here is where he has the top five players landing: 1. Matthew Bergeron: NFL mock: Round 2, #53 overall 2. Chase Brown: Rd 5, #136 3. Sydney Brown: Rd 4, #104 4. Tavius Robinson: Rd 7, #236 5. Sidy Sow: Rd 5, #146 Robinson might drop out but if he's on the mock there's a good chance he'll sign as an UDFA if he doesn't get drafted... he has the Bears taking Bergeron and Chase Brown