#topoli #onpoli Doesnāt matter. Heāll forever be the premier who thought it would be a good idea to have twxpayers buy him his own personal jet in the midst of a generational economic crisis. The wikipedia entry writes itself. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
On second thought... This might still have some legs. In the current market, how easy is it to sell a jet? Did we go from "Gravy Plane" to "White Elephant Air?"
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Literal chat btwn me and my editor after publishing Friday's column:
Ed: You need to write about the Gravy Plane next
Me: Hang on, let's see if they dig in on this or bail before Monday
Last week, Doug wants to allow jets to land at Billy Bishop.
This week Doug buys jet.
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As is often the case, the US govāt is much more interested in content than in practical outcomes. I think thatās also how to read Lutnickās complaints about our trade strategy. Heās upset that Carney & Leblanc arenāt going on TV or socials and clapping back, b/c they need that to keep up the heat.
Christopher Columbus, historically assumed to be Italian, kept his ancestry secret. But recent DNA analysis on the remains, located in Spain, of his direct descendants apparently indicates he was Spanish.
I wonder why he hid his ancestry. Maybe he was ashamed of the Spanish Inquisition? š°š§Ŗ
'Gravy plane': Ontario buys used $28.9-million jet for Premier Doug Ford nationalnewswatch.com/2026/04/17/g... #nationlnewswatch via @natnewswatch
Ontario buys used $28.9M private jet for Doug Ford: sources. A senior official confirmed that the province this week took possession of a 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 executive jet, @robertbenzie.bsky.social reports www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
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Exactly. Now we see why Ford wants jets at Billy Bishop.
While death and destruction rained down on Iran during the warās first month, the worldās 100 biggest oil and gas companies brought in an extra $30 million per HOUR in windfall profits.
Yes, $30 million per HOUR.
All because of the deadly and reckless decision making of one man.
Great news - you didnāt give the government an interest-free loan!
The person most responsible for the Liberal majority seems miffed at what he has wrought
Gas tax breaks are bandaids at best. Real solution is to help low & middle-income Cdns get off fossil fuels. Invest in solar, heat pumps, batteries, EVs. Tackle barriers, offer real incentives & fund w/ windfall tax on Big Oil (who are laughing all the way to the bank). Cleaner, cheaper, healthier.
With 295 floor crossings occurring before the Carney government, the precedent is well established.
Never forget. #cdnpoli
Wow, Orban conceded! That is really something, in a week that seemed extremely bleak otherwise.
Carney gave a series of answers here in response to a variety of more or less combative questions, but was consistent that the Liberal gov't is obtaining explicit agreement from CPC floor-crossers that they *must* accept & vote the civil, gender, and sexual rights elements of the party platform.
Iām sure it was a condition. āHappy to have your vote, but you need to be fully onsideā
Impossible to disagree with a single word that Ben Rhodes (Obama era NSC official) is saying here:
Yesterday Trump threatened to wipe out an entire civilization.
How is it that life goes on as usual for anyone in the United States? The man is unfit to lead and ruinous for us all.
What Trump wrote yesterday and what his actions did to real people around the Gulf, even with the last minute reprieve, are a huge stain on the United States, on top of a humiliating strategic defeat. The US might (maybe!) cut its losses, but the losses are enormous. As are the Iranian peopleās.
They are having feelings.
In other words:
US doesnāt attack ā Iran doesnāt respond.
Iranās military controls the strait.
This is worse than what it was before it all started, and thereās no peaceful way out of it.
āThe Art of The Dealā.
TEHRAN-7 APRIL 2026 On behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I express gratitude and appreciation for my dear brothers HE Prime Minister of Pakistan Sharif and HE Field Marshal Munir for their tireless efforts to end the war in the region. In response to the brotherly request of PM Sharif in his tweet, and considering the request by the U.S. for negotiations based on its 15-point proposal as well as announcement by POTUS about acceptance of the general framework of Iran's 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations, I hereby declare on behalf of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations. For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran's Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations. Seyed Abbas Araghchi Minister of Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic of Iran
Got the actual statement
Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump + Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Happy TACO Tuesday
Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
There it is: Trump calls off the attack, declares ceasefire.
In case it's not already obvious, we're going to see a lot of conflicting reports over the next hour or two. Best not to jump to any conclusion based on any one piece of info.
Absolutely, though itās also a reference to Carl Saganās āContactā novel and movie.
They should have sent a poet.
