Federal Government & Politics II

[Loco101]

Originally Posted by acottawa

Not than Anand would be a bad transport minister, but giving her both portfolios creates a huge conflict of interest. Is she supposed to question her own proposals at Treasury Board?

I really hope she becomes the next LPC leader. She has a lot of similarities to Kamala Harris and is someone who doesn't let others push her around. She would be a refreshing change from JT and I'd love to see her debate PP.

She can definitely have both of those portfolios. It is unusual for a minister to have both the treasury board and a department but it's within the rules.

[casper]

Originally Posted by Gresto

Not at all. This was a CPC power play, nothing more. It had nothing to do with opposition to a specific piece of government legislation, which Singh said he and his colleagues would evaluate on an individual basis.

Obviously.

Originally Posted by Loco101

It was so bizarre today in question period where PP was asking questions to Jagmeet Singh! It was very low and immature. PP is weird to begin with but is taking things to another level. Questions are supposed to be directed at the government in power. So PP made it easy for the Liberals today.

PP has decided to label the former agreement between the Liberals and NDP as a carbon-tax coalition. It has never been about the carbon tax. The carbon tax was not a key objective of that agreement. To say otherwise is dishonest.

PP believes the carbon tax is the number one issue in Canada. It is not.

I think the NDP and Bloc demonstrated they will do what they think is best and will not be pushed around or intimidated by the Conservatives. Well done.

If PP wants to get the Bloc and NDP onside, he needs to go to them and present a compelling argument for why they should align with the Conservatives. Being a bully is not going to help his cause.

Clearly the Liberals behind the scene presented a more compelling case.

[acottawa]

Originally Posted by Loco101

She can definitely have both of those portfolios. It is unusual for a minister to have both the treasury board and a department but it's within the rules.

It is within the rules in the sense that there are no rules.