Tamara Lich and Chris Barber

 

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber

Given what I know, I have an opinion.   The prosecutor said on Wednesday that she is seeking stiff sentences for "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber due to the broad community harm caused by the three-week 2022 protest in Ottawa's downtown core.  Oh really?

Lich and Barber were both convicted of mischief in April for their role in the convoy protest, which occupied downtown Ottawa for three weeks beginning in late January 2022.  The protest arose in reaction to the vaccine mandates.  The mandates were later deemed very unwise and counterproductive.  Other related government scandals emerged.

The Crown prosecutor is seeking a prison sentence of seven years for Lich and eight years for Barber, who was also convicted of counselling others to disobey a court order.  The Crown’s statement is disproportional and outrageous.

The Ottawa convoy protest ended after the government invoked the Emergencies Act, and the convoy left Ottawa's downtown core.  A later examination of the facts clarified that the use of the Emergencies Act was an abuse of process and unnecessary to achieve reasonable objectives.

In this case, the Crown is asking for a longer sentence for Barber because he was also convicted of counselling others to disobey a court order related to an injunction against protesters honking truck horns.

Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said in her April decision that she found Lich and Barber guilty of mischief because they routinely encouraged people to join or remain at the protest, despite knowing the adverse effects it was having on downtown residents and businesses.  However, that is the purpose of the Charter Right to protest.  She did not comment on the extreme government provocations that created the community reaction, or the ongoing government behaviour that exacerbated tensions in the street.

Crown prosecutor Siobhan Wetscher said she is seeking these sentences because of what Lich and Barber did, not because of their political beliefs.  That is false.  The two are the specific objects of political government focus.  There should never have been charges in the first place.  The public knows.  The whole show-trial farce is evident to anyone who gives this drama some attention.

Wetscher said that while Lich and Barber may have come to Ottawa with noble intentions, they continued to encourage people to take part in the protests even when it became impossible for them to ignore the effect it was having on downtown residents and businesses.  However, that is the point of a Union Strike or other type of protest.  The dynamic is to create inconvenience to magnify the point of the argument.  Protests are constitutionally protected if they do not break the law.  No comment was made about government behaviour, which deliberately lengthened the protest, and how the government's strategy was calculated to provoke and enflame, to give an excuse for the imposition of force.

Both Lich and Barber were found not guilty on charges of intimidation, counselling to commit intimidation, obstructing police, and counselling others to obstruct police.

In January and February 2022, thousands of Canadians travelled from all corners of the country to the nation's capital to protest mandatory vaccination policies, which turned millions of Canadians into second-class citizens if they did not get injected with the COVID-19 vaccine.  Consequently, families became divided and conflicted.

In British Columbia, dissenting healthcare workers and firefighters were fired.  In Nova Scotia, judges were pressured into getting injected and threatened with consequences for choosing not to do so.  In Quebec, government officials threatened a tax on the unvaccinated.  Across Canada, conscientious objectors were fired from their jobs, suspended from their university programs, and prevented from travelling.  Cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandates particularly affected Canadian truckers. 

Canadian truckers were particularly provoked by the government.  The pressures being applied by governments across Canada to get citizens to bend to their will, resulted in what became nationally known as the Freedom Convoy protest.  Truckers across the country drove to Ottawa to try to meet with federal politicians and air their grievance.  

In the bazar turning of this particular case, Lich spent many weeks in jail.  The financial cost of the legal defense of the two accused is in the many thousands, which in effect is a monstrous fine.

The bottom line is clear to the public.  The government is embarrassed at many levels, for the unwise COVID mandates, the provocations to Canadians across the country, their manipulation of news, and the blunder of the Emergencies Act.  Instead of accepting responsibility and negotiating reconciliation, the government wants a scapegoat, just like dictatorships from history.

The practical effect has brought the whole Justice System into disrepute.  Throughout the Court proceedings, which should never have happened, the Crown has behaved unprofessionally and with malice.

Public confidence in our Justice System is at the bottom.  It is obvious that system operations have completely gone political, and have nothing to do with community peace, order, and good government.

To minimize the possibility of another even deeper reactive protest, the Judge needs to “read the room” (Canada itself). An absolute discharge sentence has to be the course to save Canada.

 

Carney in crisis

 

The ugly reality is revealed.  Prime Minister Carney must abstain from dealings with hundreds of companies in a tangled government-managed conflict of interest screen.

The unseemly situation means that Carney cannot be involved in any government matter that could further his personal interests.  It is an impossible standard to hold, given the extent of his holdings, and the tasks of government in the next two years.

He will have to recuse himself from any discussions involving Brookfield Asset Management, payment processing giant Stripe, and dozens of companies owned or controlled by them as part of an extensive conflict-of-interest screen.

The overdue disclosure posted on the Ethics Commissioner's website said Carney had agreed to set up a conflict-of-interest screen between himself and Brookfield and hundreds of other companies owned or controlled by them.

Carney was formerly chairman of Brookfield Asset Management, which has $1 trillion in assets under management, and also helped lead efforts to raise capital for two major Brookfield clean energy funds. He was also on Stripe’s board of directors.

Carney claims the artificial screen will prevent him from giving preferential treatment to any of the Companies while he exercises his leadership of government. My reasonable conclusion is that it is not a trustworthy statement.

It is a huge ethical dilemma.  The public knew it from the beginning, but the actual details and extent were hidden during the election.  The ethical screen will be administered by Carney’s chief of staff, Marc-André Blanchard, and Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Sabia, who also have ethical conflicts.

It is said that If Carney is made aware that a matter being discussed involves his ethics screen, he must remove himself from the room and make a public declaration of recusal.  Interestingly that would involve nearly everything the government may decide upon.  To make it work while remaining credible, and properly determining the threshold of disproportionate interest, which is all done in secret, will be a confidence problem that the public will never fully accept.

The ethics screen risk poses a huge challenge, because of the vast scope of the Prime Minister’s role, set against the innumerable list of companies. The Prime Minister’s hand touches nearly all facets of government.  It will be impossible to stay ethical.

It means there would have to be extensive self-policing from Carney himself regarding the ethical conflicts.  In view of how many times he has lied since assuming office, the public will not accept the daily favourable spin the government will provide about significant national files.

There are secrecy laws governing Cabinet business.  A known liar is not likely to be ethical in secret.  Carney’s ethical problems were raised soon after he was first elected Liberal leader.  In the beginning, he was dismissive of the serious problem, but eventually had to admit after being educated, that he required an ethics screen to remain credible.  He did not grasp the standards required for a Prime Minister or a Minister of the Crown, compared to private sector executive management where labyrinths of undeclared alliances and holdings are just a normal part of competitive business.

His ethics disclosure contains an extensive list of companies running sixteen pages, of shares and share options that Carney owns.  In his blind trust, Carney put shares of North of 60 Advisors, Stripe, Partners Value Investments L.P., Cultivo Land PBC, Watershed Technology, and options and deferred share units of the Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management.

The assets held by an investment account managed by a third party include shares from AirBnb, Amazon, American Express, Apple, Blackrock, Coca-Cola, Costco, DoorDash, Lockheed Martin, Lululemon, Moderna, Netflix, Palantir Technologies, Pfizer, and Uber.

Just how serious are the problems, one has to carefully digest the implications of the YouTube Videos on the topic published by 'Moose on the Loose'.  View them.  They are astounding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r2tansdGAE

Poilievre says Carney lied about conflicts, given the disclosures that were finally revealed.  We recall when Carney claimed on national TV, he had only cash and real estate holdings, and it turns out he held hundreds of stocks, stock options, and deferred profits from Brookfield.

Along the way, Mark Carney has made numerous falsehoods about his financial portfolio. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre also accused Carney of using his political pull to personally profit by advancing programs or offering endorsements that would benefit companies in his portfolio.

Before entering politics, Carney was chairman of Brookfield Asset Management, where he led efforts to raise capital for two major clean energy funds.  He was also on Stripe’s board of directors.  So, when any government minister talks about so-called "green" issues, there is a conflict for Carney.

Poilievre said the Liberal leader deceived voters during the federal election campaign when he boasted about his effort to avoid financial ethical conflicts.  “Mr. Carney was not upfront or honest with Canadians,” said Poilievre.

Carney also said then he no longer had any financial connection to Brookfield Asset Management and that he didn’t know what was in his blind trust, both of which Poilievre said aren’t true.

Poilievre said Carney hasn’t gone far enough because Canadians have never before had a Prime Minister with such an extent of conflicts.  Carney has said that he's gone beyond what is necessary or conventional to separate his new job from his personal finances.

However, Poilievre said if Carney doesn’t instead sell all of his corporate assets, the Prime Minister may need to recuse himself multiple times per cabinet meeting to avoid conflicts.  His blind trust isn’t blind in reality, because he knows what stocks he put in it.

In summary, we have a known liar who is a ‘spending Liberal’ and in charge of the nation’s assets, whom we must trust, that what he does in secret will always remain ethical and in the best interests of the country rather than in the interests of a few.

Poilievre says PM lied about conflicts after disclosure of portfolio | National Post

 

The Electric Vehicle Scam

The government says, “recognizing the need to address the significant emissions of the transportation sector”, the federal government mandates that 100 percent of light-duty vehicle sales in Canada will be zero-emission vehicles by the year 2035.  However, serious questions remain about whether this mandated timeframe is feasible or effective.

We must ask the serious question: why?  Is “recognizing the need” a valid assumption of truth?  Is the underlying proposition about “need”, credible?  Can human behaviour change enough in the normal movement of goods and labour to have any measurable change to climate trends? Is this environmental religion of belief, or the tangible world?

Consumers make choices. However, the Canadian government wants to distort the normal market and purchasing behaviour with regulatory mandates.

While electric vehicles can theoretically lower Green-House-Gas emissions, it is doubtful if government rules and prohibitions about vehicle purchases, are wise or even suitable for the Canadian climate and social organization.

Concerns also exist about the threats the harsh rules pose to Canada’s auto sector, EV supply chains, and critical mineral resource development.  Building an electrical charging infrastructure across the country that can support electric cars, will require a massive investment and substantial upgrades to the country’s electrical grid.  Such could mean a massive misdirection of precious resources away from social support programs.

I’ve got nothing against EVs–if you want one, buy one–and make sure it’s one made in Canada. But I shouldn’t be forced by the government to buy one. Further, all Canadians should not be forced to partly pay for someone else’s expensive vehicle. The subsidies and incentives promoting EVs, are a coercive upwards wealth transfer from the “have-nots to the have-lots”.

There is enough evidence to rescind the current mandated zero-emission vehicle sales minimums;

We must replace specific EV sales targets with reasonable GHG emission standards for automakers;

We must ensure that emission standards and implementation timelines are realistic and align with industry efforts to source critical minerals and develop cheaper, yet profitable electric vehicles with superior operating characteristics.

Market forces must prevail, not government bureaucracy. Consumers must decide, not the government.

The government coercion is unrealistic, risky, and likely ineffective for achieving the dubious and artificial GHG emission targets.

(My prediction of 2024 proved correct)

FORSETH: A costly dose of EV reality  -  Published 23 Jul 2024 Western Standard

A government update report says Canada's EV transition could cost more than $300 billion by 2040.

Canadian financial commentators also recognize the reality of the risky future investment in EVs. I have written several times about the Trudeau government's fantasy plans, the unattainable electrical grid capacity need, the consumer cost of EV vehicles, and their unfriendly environmental life cycle.

To be trendy for the environmental vote, the government jumped into huge giveaways of our money for the manufacturing of EVs, but likely, not all of the boastful political announcements will be realized. It is the old story of the market. Governments may try to manipulate the market for a while, but eventually, reasonable economics determines for good and ill.

I expect Trump to win the election in the USA. He pledges to cancel the Biden policy of EV mandates and massive subsidies. There will still be an EV market in the USA, but the vast government market manipulation will end.

Then, expected sales for such vehicles will collapse as the US government moves away from the substantial subsidy schemes for vehicle manufacturing, consumer purchase subsidies, and the expensive fixes needed for electrical grids.

We must remind ourselves that Canada is a small economic player. Our economy is in the 10th spot, but it is also less than the State of California.  Canada’s Liberal government myths about EVs will probably evaporate as the market reality hits.

Moreover, Canada's climate is not conducive to significant EV use. Upgrading the grid and retrofitting apartments and homes will also take years.

Additionally, independent environmentally conscious people will fund an analysis to thoroughly document how environmentally unfriendly EVs are in their complete life cycle as primary vehicles. Like traditional vehicles, EV cars wear out and break down, are comparatively unreliable, and are very expensive to repair or restore. Vehicle insurance will become a problem.

Fire departments nationwide must upgrade with expensive technology to respond to EV road fires and accidents.

Markets are complex, consisting of competing vectors that are not predictable. Donald Trump's election will soon bring about the cost-reality adjustment for EVs.  With Pierre Poilievre's election, the Conservatives will face hard economic choices.

In response to what will happen in the US, Canada will have to reduce or end its EV mandates and let more normal economic markets unfold with decreased subsidies. Canada needs a balanced budget much more than EV cars.

According to a report released by Natural Resources Canada, Canada’s electric vehicle transition could cost more than $300 billion by 2040 as charging infrastructure is expanded.

The report, an update to a 2021 study that Natural Resources Canada also commissioned, forecasts that Canada needs to significantly accelerate the pace of installing charging infrastructure to add 40,000 public charging ports per year on average between now and 2040. That is a significant increase, given that there are currently around 32,000 public ports across the country.

The report cites that upgrading the electrical grid between 2025 and 2040 is the highest cost to support the mandated number of electric vehicles. Meeting the report's target of 100,520 charging ports by 2025 will be a near-impossible challenge. 

The federal government has mandated that all new vehicles sold in Canada be zero-emission by 2035, with interim targets of reaching 20% by 2026 and 60% by 2030. My prediction is that the market's adjustment reality will require that the collective Liberal scheme for EVs will be cancelled.

EVs currently represent less than 3% of vehicles on the road. That’s not enough to encourage for-profit companies to significantly invest in charging stations. Liberal policy hyperbole and myth-making don’t match the coming reality.

 

Canada Day July 1, 2025

Our national leaders did their duty for Canada Day. However, the political socialists don't fully celebrate, as their political religion says that the business sector rules to keep people poor. They falsely imagine that if they only had true socialism like in Russia or perhaps North Korea or China, everyone would feel better about Canada Day, our 158^th birthday.

The politically left-leaning Liberals have a different style. They value control and special interest just as much as the radical New Democratic Party, but they are more subtle about it and are better liars than the NDP.  There has been an economic scandal with nearly every Liberal government term since the 1800s.

Historically, the NDP Membership is kept in the loyal fold with a steady diet of envy and resentment about oppressors, especially those who have accomplished economic success. They smear the reputations of anyone who does not subscribe to their socialist political religion.

In contrast, the Liberals are just slick successful professional frauds.

Consequently, Canada is in a very sad economic situation, where food banks are oversubscribed, and tent cities are persistent in most communities across the nation.

The death culture of hard drug use is everywhere, and its negative social consequences for the unfortunate are a stain on our society.

Many young people have given up on the hope of ever owning even a modest house, or having a satisfying career.

Given this political backdrop, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre made Canada Day greetings.

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The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister, and Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada said:

158 years ago, a few provinces bet on a big idea— That they'd be stronger together than they ever could be apart. They were right.

They became a new federation that's now grown into our strong, bilingual, multicultural, ambitious country. A country built on the values of freedom, democracy, justice, generosity, and humility. Because we know that we can always be better.

Our story didn't begin at Confederation. For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples have called this land home, and our country's next chapter will be written together in true partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. Our shared history has been marked by inflection points, moments where Canada has had to step up: On the battlefields of Vimy Ridge in World War One, on the beaches of Normandy in World War Two, and in the homes of Gander after the 9/11 terror attacks.

Now we face another such moment. The world is changing. Old friendships are fraying. Our economy is being buffeted by a trade war we didn't start.

Our values are being tested by attacks on democracy and freedoms that we must resist. As the world becomes more divided and dangerous — Canadians are uniting. Together, we will build one Canadian economy, connected by major projects, powered by Canadian energy, transformed by Canadian technology, and crafted by Canadian workers.

Together, we're breaking down barriers across this country so you can ‘Buy Canadian’ everywhere—and work anywhere. Together, we’ll rebuild, rearm, and reinvest in our Armed Forces.

Because Canadian leadership is defined — not only by the strength of our values but also by the value of our strength. This is the greatest nation on Earth. Together, we'll keep making it even better. Happy Canada Day.

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Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on Canada Day:

This Canada Day is special. After years of seeing our history denigrated and our nationhood demeaned, Canadians have rallied to remind the world that we are a proud and sovereign people. We are citizens and stewards of a vast and storied country that will be ruled by no one but ourselves.

As we face new threats to our freedom and prosperity, we take renewed pride in our unique heritage. Our constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy can trace their origins back over eight centuries to the Magna Carta which brought the traditions of British liberty to these shores.

We are a proud member of both the English and French-speaking worlds and home to countless Indigenous communities whose histories date back millennia.

Our Canadian Armed Forces have shown courage and professionalism in conflicts across the globe, while heroes like Sir John A. MacDonald, Laura Secord, and Terry Fox have inspired generations of our people.

While our past is proud, the future feels uncertain. Unjustified and illegal tariffs and the high cost of living make life harder for many families, while our country seems more divided than ever by age, region, and class.

But history shows us that we have overcome such challenges before. So, this Canada Day, let the lessons of our past inspire hope for our tomorrow. Together, let's build a Canada that is safe, self-reliant, and united. Happy Canada Day!

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Despite the Liberal government's bravado, the comparative numbers reveal their administrative failure. A land full of resources, bountiful space, and a highly educated and resourceful people, should be at the top where we used to be, and not near the bottom. May the stark numbers motivate to support the Conservative Party of Canada.

We are the 10th largest country in economic output, but 145th in economic growth, and over the past 5 years we have averaged at 133rd place, but 152nd in per population GDP growth. We are 138th in purchasing power parity. These numbers are dismal.

The Liberal philosophy and the Carney administration cannot respond to Canada's dilemma. They folded faster than a lawn chair on Canada Day, to Trump's trade positions. Until Canada can rid itself of the political left, we are destined for troubled economic times. 

G 7 Summit 2025

In the majestic mountains of Kananaskis, Alberta Canada, the leaders of the G7 countries held their annual meeting from June 15 to 17, 2025.

Observers agreed that it was a marginal success because there were no visible blowups or angry words of discord. At the end of the 50th summit, Prime Minister Carney could only make the case for continued dialogue. These leaders agreed to continue discussing their issues through their officials, with no major announcements or group commitments. The final summary communique was perfunctory mush to feed the media machine.

The host this year, Prime Minister Carney, bumbled through with the help of a fawning media and his discriminatory exclusions against Rebel News and others who would question from a more skeptical angle.

Carney opened by wishing President Trump a happy birthday (June 14, 1946–79yrs) and referred to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army (the reason for Trump's military parade in Washington). Carney also mentioned that it was the 50th anniversary of the G7 meetings of these world-leading democracies. Carney was painfully obsequious and patronizing to Trump by saying, “the G7 is nothing without U.S. leadership, your personal leadership, the leadership of the U.S." Carney’s recent election strategy of “elbows up” to fight Trump was revealed to be a sham.

The bureaucrats posted paragraphs from the G7 Leaders on recent developments between Israel and Iran, transnational repression, AI for prosperity, minerals action plans, countering migrant smuggling, and the future of quantum technologies.

The G7 statement asserts working with domestic and international partners, including local governments, Indigenous Peoples, civil society, industry, and international organizations, to advance shared priorities. The G7 will continue its work under Canada's presidency throughout 2025 and looks forward to France's leadership and hosting the next meeting in 2026. France will host the 2026 Summit from June 14-16 in Evian-les-Bains, an Alpine spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva.

During the welcome introductions, President Trump calmly insulted past actions of the group by saying Russia should not have been excluded, and he falsely claimed there would have been no war if they had not dropped Russia. Trump did not understand that the G8 became the G7 after Russia was expelled in 2014 after the Russian subversive annexation of Crimea.

The G7 is a group of like-minded countries that share a belief in free enterprise as the best route to growth. Russia was never a fit. These countries that make about half the world's gross domestic product, from the commitments they make, could help solve global issues, spur economies, and drive world prosperity if there was resolve. The G7 was founded to promote free trade, multilateralism, and co-operation. The USA, the economically dominant member, does not support those essentials anymore.

This year's summit had the backdrop of a renewed war between Israel and Iran, which caused President Trump to leave a day early. Leaders published a statement affirming that Israel "has a right to defend itself" and that Iran "can never have a nuclear weapon." It was a self-comforting virtue-signal statement, that left the actual work and sacrifice for Israel to make on their behalf.

Of note for Canadian consumers, Carney got nothing from Trump, but an unreliable promise of negotiations for a new relationship by mid-July.

Also, Canada has had very strained relations with India, consequently the guest invitation for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was controversial. Canada and India agreed to name new high commissioners and restore regular diplomatic services to citizens in both countries. Canada had expelled six Indian diplomats and consular officials last fall when agents of the Indian government had targeted some activist Canadian Sikhs. The Indian government denies following and threatening some Canadian MPs. Modi did not need to be invited for their Embassies to become fully functional at the bureaucratic level to serve citizens. 

At the G7 summit, Carney also promised $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defense, including $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition, armored vehicles, and a $ 2.3 billion loan to help Ukraine rebuild its infrastructure.

"What was it like in the room?" In answering his own question, Carney offered a defense of the G7 based on the value of dialogue for building relationships and trust. The political world keeps changing. However, Carney has a big task to build trust and support at home in view of the failed policies of past Liberal governance, and the sad state of Canadian domestic welfare.

Carney’s behaviour at the G7 confirmed the Canadian election scam. Some voters were seduced by the idea that Papa Carney would take care of them. They wrongly ascribed to him without evidence, a sense of trust, calm, and integrity. Strategists had Carney stoke Trump fear every time he spoke during the campaign, then falsely claim he was the best choice to stand up to President Donald Trump. Although the Liberal vote did not grow significantly, the resentful NDP members who had been fed an internal Party diet of anti-Conservative hate since the previous election, voted strategically for the Liberals.

Alternatively, if the NDP had previously voted in Parliament in line with their rhetoric, they would have defeated the Justin Trudeau government and caused an election, which would have produced a Conservative government with the NDP as the Official Opposition. The NDP would then have its largest MP representation in history with Jagmeet Singh as their hero leader in national prominence presenting himself as a government in waiting. The Liberals would be relegated to third or fourth in Parliament.

However, the small-minded politics of NDP envy and resentment produced its fruit of keeping the Conservatives at bay and Pierre Poilievre from Prime Minister. Many life-long federal NDP voters had placed a strategic vote for the Liberals. Consequently, the NDP lost everything, becoming financially broke with no official status in Parliament. Leader Jagmeet Singh had to resign and will be soon forgotten.

The nation again has the corrupt and mercenary Liberals in power. Sin has its consequences. Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

 

Throne Speech and Spending

The Speech from the Throne opens every new session of Parliament. The Speech is a statement of the government’s general intentions during the coming months.

On May 27, 2025, His Majesty King Charles III attended the State Opening of Canada’s Parliament and delivered the ‘Speech from the Throne’ to formally open the first session of the 45th Parliament.

The King said… Honourable Senators, Members of the House of Commons. It is with a sense of deep pride and pleasure that my wife and I join you here today, as we witness Canadians coming together in a renewed sense of national pride, unity, and hope.

I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. This land acknowledgement is a recognition of shared history as a nation. While continuing to deepen my own understanding, it is my great hope that in each of your communities, and collectively as a country, a path is found toward truth and reconciliation, in both word and deed.

This is my 20th visit to Canada, spread over the course of more than half a century, and my first as Sovereign. As I have said before, “Every time I come to Canada… a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream – and from there straight to my heart.” I have always had the greatest admiration for Canada’s unique identity, which is recognized across the world for bravery and sacrifice in defence of national values, and for the diversity and kindness of Canadians.

To the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples – you have welcomed my family and myself to your traditional lands with great warmth and hospitality, for which I am humbly grateful.

This year, we mark the 80th anniversary of V-E Day and V-J Day. On Juno Beach, at Dieppe, on the Somme, at Beaumont-Hamel, at Ypres, and on Vimy Ridge… At those places, and many others, forever etched into our memories, Canadians fought and died alongside our closest allies.

Today, I see representatives from every part of Canada – from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to Victoria, British Columbia, and Arviat, Nunavut. I see the guardians of the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Canadian Charter and, as King, I thank you for your service to your fellow Canadians, across the length and breadth of this vast and great nation.

You speak for your communities, representing an incredible richness of cultures, languages, and perspectives. We owe it to this generation, and those who succeed us, to think and act for the greater good of all. While the world faces unprecedented challenges, generating uncertainties across the continents with regards to peace and stability, economics, and climate change, your communities have the skills and determination to bring a wealth of solutions.

By fostering collaboration and engaging in respectful, constructive debates, you will ensure this Government is capable of bold and fair action to support Canadians.

It has been nearly 70 years since the Sovereign first opened Parliament. In the time since, Canada has dramatically changed: repatriating its Constitution, achieving full independence, and witnessing immense growth. Canada has embraced its British, French, and Indigenous roots, and become a bold, ambitious, innovative country that is bilingual, truly multicultural, and committed to reconciliation.

The Crown has for so long been a symbol of unity for Canada. It also represents stability and continuity from the past to the present. As it should, it stands proudly as a symbol of Canada today, in all her richness and dynamism.

When my dear late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, opened a new Canadian Parliament in 1957, the Second World War remained a fresh, painful memory. The Cold War was intensifying. Freedom and democracy were under threat. Canada was emerging as a growing economic power and a force for peace in the world. In the decades since, history has been punctuated by epoch-making events: the Vietnam War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the start of the War on Terror. Today, Canada faces another critical moment. Democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination, and freedom are values which Canadians hold dear, and ones which the Government is determined to protect.

The system of open global trade that, while not perfect, has helped to deliver prosperity for Canadians for decades, is changing. Canada’s relationships with partners are also changing.

We must be clear-eyed: the world is a more dangerous and uncertain place than at any point since the Second World War. Canada is facing challenges that are unprecedented in our lifetimes.

Many Canadians are feeling anxious and worried about the drastically changing world around them. Fundamental change is always unsettling. Yet this moment is also an incredible opportunity. An opportunity for renewal. An opportunity to think big and to act bigger. An opportunity for Canada to embark on the largest transformation of its economy since the Second World War. A confident Canada, which has welcomed new Canadians, including from some of the most tragic global conflict zones, can seize this opportunity by recognising that all Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away. And that by staying true to Canadian values, Canada can build new alliances and a new economy that serves all Canadians.  

The Prime Minister and the President of the United States, for example, have begun defining a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S., rooted in mutual respect and founded on common interests, to deliver transformational benefits for both sovereign nations.

In parallel, the Government is working to strengthen its relationships with reliable trading partners and allies around the world, recognizing that Canada has what the world needs and the values the world respects.

Canada is ready to build a coalition of like-minded countries that share its values, that believe in international co-operation and the free and open exchange of goods, services, and ideas. In this new, fast-evolving world, Canada is ready to lead. This will be demonstrated in June, when Canada convenes the G7 Summit.

The Government is guided by its conviction that the economy is only truly strong when it serves everyone. Many Canadians are struggling to get ahead. The Government is responding, reducing middle-class taxes and saving two-income families up to $840 a year. It will cut the GST on homes at or under $1 million for first-time homebuyers, delivering savings of up to $50,000. And it will lower the GST on homes between $1 million and $1.5 million.

The Government will protect the programs that are already saving families thousands of dollars every year. These include child care and pharmacare. In addition to these, the Government has recently expanded the Canadian Dental Care Plan to cover about eight million Canadians, saving the average person more than $800 per year.

The Government’s overarching goal – its core mission – is to build the strongest economy in the G7. That starts with creating one Canadian economy out of thirteen. Internal barriers to trade and labour mobility cost Canada as much as $200 billion each year. The Government will introduce legislation to remove all remaining federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility by Canada Day.

Numerous premiers have already taken vital steps to break down provincial and territorial barriers to trade. Together, we will build on that progress to deliver free trade across the nation by Canada Day. This is critical to unlocking Canada’s full economic potential, but it’s not enough.

To build Canada strong, the Government is working closely with provinces, territories, and Indigenous Peoples to identify and catalyse projects of national significance. Projects that will connect Canada, that will deepen Canada’s ties with the world, and that will create high-paying jobs for generations.

Given the pace of change and the scale of opportunities, speed is of the essence. Through the creation of a new Major Federal Project Office, the time needed to approve a project will be reduced from five years to two; all while upholding Canada’s world-leading environmental standards and its constitutional obligations to Indigenous Peoples.

The Government will also strike co-operation agreements with every interested province and territory within six months to realize its goal of “one project, one review.” When Canadians come together, Canada builds things that last.

By removing these barriers that have held back our economy, we will unleash a new era of growth that will ensure we don’t just survive ongoing trade wars, but emerge from them stronger than ever. It will enable Canada to become the world’s leading energy superpower in both clean and conventional energy. To build an industrial strategy that will make Canada more globally competitive, while fighting climate change. To build hundreds of thousands of good careers in the skilled trades. And to build Canada into the world’s leading hub for science and innovation.

Critically, the Government will undertake a series of measures to help double the rate of home building while creating an entirely new housing industry – using Canadian technology, Canadian skilled workers, and Canadian lumber. The Government will introduce measures to deliver affordable homes by creating Build Canada Homes. This mission-driven organization will act to accelerate the development of new affordable housing. It will invest in the growth of the prefabricated and modular housing industry. And it will provide significant financing to affordable home builders. The Government will make the housing market work better, including by cutting municipal development charges in half for all multi-unit housing. The Government will drive supply up to bring housing costs down.

To be truly strong, Canada must be secure. To that end, the Government will introduce legislation to enhance security at Canada’s borders. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies will have new tools to stop the flow of fentanyl and its precursors. The Canada Border Services Agency will be given new powers to examine goods destined for export, to prevent the transport of illegal and stolen products, including cars.

The Government will protect Canada’s sovereignty by rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces. It will boost Canada’s defence industry by joining ReArm Europe, to invest in transatlantic security with Canada’s European partners. And it will invest to strengthen its presence in the North, which is an integral part of Canada, as this region faces new threats.

The Government will discharge its duty to protect Canadians and their sovereign rights, from wherever challenges may come at home or abroad. To keep communities safe, the Government will hire 1,000 more RCMP personnel. It will change firearms licensing and strengthen enforcement of yellow and red flag laws. Weapons licences for those convicted of intimate partner violence and those subject to protection orders will be revoked. Through the deployment of scanners, drones and helicopters, additional personnel, and K-9 teams, the Government will stem the tide of illegal guns and drugs across the border.

It will take these steps while protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners and Indigenous Peoples’ longstanding hunting traditions.

The Government will bring a renewed focus on car theft and home invasions by toughening the Criminal Code to make bail harder to get for repeat offenders charged with committing these crimes, along with human trafficking and drug smuggling.

During this time of great change, Canadians are uniting behind what makes Canada unique. The French language and the Quebec culture are at the heart of the Canadian identity. They define the country that Canadians and I love so much. Canada is a country that respects and celebrates its official languages and Indigenous languages. The Government is determined to protect the institutions that bring these cultures and this identity to the world, like CBC/Radio-Canada. It will protect the people who give us access to fresh, healthy, and quality food: agricultural producers. And it will protect supply management.

Nature is core to Canada’s identity. In 2022, Canada convened COP15 in Montréal, which concluded with 196 countries striking a historic agreement to protect 30 percent of their lands and 30 percent of waters by 2030. To this end, the Government will protect more of Canada’s nature than ever before through the creation of new national parks, national urban parks, marine protected areas, and other conservation initiatives.

The Government will always protect the rights and freedoms that the Charter guarantees for every Canadian. The Government will be a reliable partner to Indigenous Peoples, upholding its fundamental commitment to advancing reconciliation. Central to this commitment is the creation of long-term wealth and prosperity with Indigenous Peoples. For that reason, the Government will double the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program from $5 billion to $10 billion – enabling more Indigenous communities to become owners of major projects. As Canada moves forward with nation-building projects, the Government will always be firmly guided by the principle of free, prior, and informed consent.

Canada’s immigration system has long been a source of pride for Canadians and of dynamism for the economy. The Government is dedicated to rebuilding the trust of Canadians in immigration by restoring balance to the system.

The Government will cap the total number of temporary foreign workers and international students to less than five percent of Canada’s population by 2027. By doing this, the Government will attract the best talent in the world to build our economy, while sending a clear message to Canadians working abroad that there is no better time to come home.

In all of its actions, the Government will be guided by a new fiscal discipline: spend less so Canadians can invest more. Day-to-day government spending – the government’s operating budget – has been growing by nine percent every year. The Government will introduce measures to bring it below two percent.

Transfers to provinces, territories, or individuals will be maintained. The Government will balance its operating budget over the next three years by cutting waste, capping the public service, ending duplication, and deploying technology to improve public sector productivity.

In parallel, the Government will take a series of measures to catalyse new investment to create better jobs and higher incomes for Canadians. The scale of the Government’s initiative will match the challenges of our times and the ambitions of Canadians.

Honourable Senators, Members of the House of Commons, when my dear late mother addressed your predecessors seven decades ago, she said that in that age, and against the backdrop of international affairs, no nation could live unto itself. It is a source of great pride that, in the following decades, Canada has continued to set an example to the world in her conduct and values, as a force for good.

I wish to express to you and to the people of Canada my heartfelt gratitude, and that of my wife, for the warmth of the welcome which we have received. As the anthem reminds us: The True North is indeed strong and free!

Members of the House of Commons, you will be asked to appropriate the funds to carry out the services and expenditures authorized by Parliament. May you honour the profound trust bestowed upon you by Canadians, and may God bless and guide you in all your duties.

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With the Throne Speech delivered and the Main Estimates numbers now on the table, the situation is dire. The proposed $486.9 billion spending for the 2025-26 financial year, to be voted on by Parliament, raises immediate concerns.

The total ask, a staggering 8.4 percent increase over last year, includes $73.4 billion in warrants issued during the prorogation of Parliament. This is a significant escalation that should raise alarm bells.

The 2025–26 Main Estimates present planned budgetary spending for 130 organizations. This includes transfer payments to other levels of government, as well as to different organizations and individuals. The likelihood of ever getting to a balanced budget in the foreseeable future is a myth.

The Carney government is legislating a $5 billion middle-class tax cut while planning to increase spending on the military and housing, and at the same time, promising to balance the operating budget within three years. It won't happen.

The Main Estimates, the first statement since the election, show no signs of the necessary restraint. This lack of fiscal responsibility is disappointing and does not bode well for the future.

The Prime Minister, for political posturing, criticized Trudeau as a spendthrift, saying that the government had spent too much and invested too little. Carney claimed his government would limit operating expense increases to two percent a year, down from nine percent a year, while preserving transfers to provinces and individuals.

Nevertheless, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's 2025–26 budget will be supported by an astounding $1,425,237,411 federal subsidy. CBC is watched by only 3% of Canadians, yet it is funded by 100% of the population.

Egregious spending continues on consultants. It was a debated sore point in the election. Regardless of the public criticism, professional and special services will hit $26 billion.

The character of the Liberal government is revealed in the Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), which is the dedicated federal economic development agency for British Columbians.

It allocates money to entrepreneurial activities in BC, but it costs 21.86% of its budget just to give away its annual allotment. It cost taxpayers 140,291,293, of which 30,674,070 was used to administer the giveaways. Yet, unlike a registered charity, it has no cost to fundraise.

However, the Main Estimates are not the whole picture. There will be 'supplementary estimates' during the year that will increase spending further. These additional estimates, which are used to cover unforeseen expenses or new initiatives, could significantly inflate the total budget.

Approximately 60 departments will experience budget increases exceeding the inflation rate. Only about a dozen have a budget reduction. Carney has stated that he will implement a system of budgets that separates investments in capital projects from operational expenditures. However, the books have always made those distinctions if one did an inspection.

Moreover, what is relentless is the interest cost from past and present borrowing. The government does not generate nearly enough revenue to cover its spending, so it must borrow more each year. Rising interest payments are scheduled to hit almost $50 billion, more than the $35.6 billion for national defense. Interest payments become a significant pre-spent cost that crowds out other priorities.

The only way to implement tax cuts that stimulate growth, support new spending plans, and soon balance the budget, is by making austere cuts everywhere else.

The Carney plan is Liberal largesse, steady as she goes, with lots of smiles and false promises, as always, from another disingenuous Liberal who promised a different approach. Since there has been no change in attitude from the previous administration, Canadians cannot have hope that the fortunes of our nation will improve.

 

Throne Speech

 On May 27, King Charles will fulfill his royal duties in opening Parliament by reading “The Speech from the Throne” in the Canadian Senate chamber.

Canada's history is deeply intertwined with the reigns of an uninterrupted succession of French and British monarchs since 1534, when the King of France claimed possession of what is now Canada. Their influence has significantly shaped our country's democratic development, marking a rich and profound historical significance of the monarchy in Canada.

Queen Elizabeth II was the first of Canada's sovereigns to be proclaimed separately as Queen of Canada in 1953, when a Canadian law, the Royal Style and Titles Act, formally conferred the title of "Queen of Canada". The proclamation reaffirmed the monarch's existing role in Canada as independent of the monarch’s role in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. Consequently, King Charles is the distinct King of Canada.

As a constitutional monarch for Canada, His Majesty King Charles III doesn't “rule” the country in a political operational sense. However, as Canada's Head of State, he “reigns” and is fundamental to Canada's system of government and our sense of identity. The Crown has prerogative powers in reserve, both written and unwritten, to protect the realm.

As the personal embodiment of the Crown, His Majesty's role is not just ceremonial. His role is to unite Canadians, regardless of their political affiliations, and give a collective sense of belonging to our country. The King's picture is displayed in courtrooms, city council chambers, and legislatures, symbolizing a unity that transcends political divisions.

The Americans had a revolution to gain independence from Britain. The Canada's remained separate colonies until 1867, and continued and evolved as a constitutional monarchy with a British-style parliamentary system.

In his declaration to the Accession Council on September 10, 2022, His Majesty King Charles III stated:

I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me. In taking up these responsibilities, I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of the Commonwealth Realms and Territories throughout the world.

At the Coronation, King Charles prayed:

God of compassion and mercy whose Son was sent not to be served but to serve, give grace that I may find in thy service perfect freedom and in that freedom knowledge of thy truth. Grant that I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and conviction, that together we may discover the ways of gentleness and be led into the paths of peace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

New Canadians swear allegiance to The King, as well as Members of Parliament and the Legislatures, military, and police officers.

We do not swear allegiance to a document (a constitution), political entity, or flag. Instead, we swear allegiance to a person who embodies all these as well as our collective values.

The Speech from the Throne opens every new session of Parliament. The Speech introduces the government’s general administrative direction and policy goals. The Senate and the House of Commons cannot conduct public business until Canada’s Head of State or their representative reads the Speech.

Traditionally, the Governor General reads the Speech as The Crown’s representative in Canada. In 1957 and 1977, The Queen was in Canada and was invited to read the Speech herself. It is called the Speech from the Throne because usually, the Governor-General reads the Speech from the seat—or the Throne—in the Senate Chamber reserved for The Sovereign or their representative in Canada. It is the general policy declaration to be administered in the King’s name by the King’s government.

Members of the House of Commons, senators, Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, and other guests attend the reading of the Speech in the Senate chamber, which will be televised.

On the advice of the Prime Minister, the Governor General issues a proclamation to summon Parliament. This proclamation formally announces that Parliament is to convene for a new session. The Senate and the House of Commons do not have the authority to open a session of Parliament until the Governor General issues this proclamation.

The government writes the Throne Speech. The reader can add an introduction to the Speech that briefly outlines their own recognitions and encouragements.

After the Throne Speech, the new Parliament session is officially open. Public business in both the Senate and the House of Commons can begin.

After the Throne Speech, the first order of business is for the Prime Minister to introduce Bill C-1 in the House of Commons. A senator also introduces a similar bill, Bill S-1, in the Senate. These bills claim the House of Commons' and Senate's independence from the Crown and their right to meet and debate. This process marks the beginning of the legislative session and sets the tone for the parliamentary debates and discussions that will follow.

These bills are given first reading, but not second reading. After the first reading, the House of Commons and the Senate debate the Speech from the Throne. After two days of proceedings and debate, a vote is called about “confidence” in the Throne Speech. The government must win the vote to stay in power. If the government loses the vote on the Throne Speech, the Prime Minister must ask the Governor General for dissolution of Parliament, which causes an election. 

Canada was formerly several dependent Crown colonies of the United Kingdom. There was a long path from Colony to responsible government and full independence. In 1867, Canada wrote its Constitution entitled the British North America Act and had it passed by the Westminster Parliament in London to become the first independent country to become a member of an emerging British Commonwealth of Nations.

Subsequent statutes were passed to enhance full independence. In 1982, the Canadian Constitution was patriated and made wholly Canadian by adopting a Canadian amending formula while attaching a new Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which applies to all Canadians.

First Nations peoples have some parallel independent historical relations with the British Crown from King George III's Royal Proclamation of 1763. The Royal Proclamation set the constitutional structure for negotiating treaties with the Indigenous inhabitants. It is referenced in section 25 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Starting with the 1763 Treaty of Paris, New France, of which the colony of Canada was a part, formally became a part of the British Empire. The Royal Proclamation of 1763 enlarged the colony of Canada under the Province of Quebec, and with the Constitutional Act of 1791, became known as the Canadas.

The Monarchs of Canada are recognized as:

George III   George William Frederick 1760 – 1820 

George IV   George Augustus Frederick 1820 — 1830

William IV   William Henry 1830 — 1837

Victoria   Alexandrina Victoria  1837 — 1901

Edward VII  Albert Edward  1901— 1910

George V  George Frederick Ernest Albert 1910 — 1936

Edward VIII Edward Albert Christian George 1936 — 1936 (abdicated)

George VI  Albert Frederick Arthur George 1936 — 1952

Elizabeth II  Elizabeth Alexandra Mary 1952 — 2022

Charles III  Charles Philip Arthur George  2022 — present 

No Budget ?

The Liberal government of Prime Minister Mark Carney will not table a federal budget this year, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said. He made significant justifications including the excuse to include a fall economic statement instead. This choice undermined Ottawa's fiscal credibility amid mounting international economic uncertainty.

However, the situation appeared even more dire. The foundation of our Parliamentary democracy and our Westminster model is “the power of the purse”. The primary role of Parliament is to scrutinize and approve government spending. Parliament is not the government, but an independent institution of the people, where the government (the Executive) must seek permission to tax and spend the people’s money, and to get legislation approved.

Parliament developed and evolved through the centuries before the invention of political parties and the position of a Prime Minister. Parliament is foundational to the governance of the nation.

Such a prolonged absence of a properly presented budget would strike at the very core of our democracy. It is not a matter to be taken lightly. A federal budget is the most crucial legislative matter a government can present. It serves as a vital update on the nation's financial health and outlines the spending priorities for which it must be held accountable.

The unusual decision marked the first time since 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that Canada had gone without an annual budget. Minister Champagne defended the choice with details, falsely claiming the need to prioritize a promised tax cut and a throne speech before Parliament adjourns in June. He rationalized by saying, “Canadians have seen the priorities we outlined during the campaign. We’re taking a step-by-step approach.”

The policy choice was a massive crack in Carney's credibility as a financial manager. With a huge finance department at his disposal, the Prime Minister was not credible if he could not present a budget. It was a ridiculous policy. It appeared to be the same behaviour that plagued the Liberals for the last decade, disregarding the basics of Parliament. Carney was a banker; what banker could not get a budget together to fulfil his constitutional duty to Canadians?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre observed that Carney, a former Bank of England governor and hailed by Liberal supporters as an economic heavyweight, was abandoning his responsibility and accountability. “After months of promising ‘serious leadership’, Carney delivers delays and dysfunction,” Poilievre wrote on social media. “You don’t need a PhD in economics to know that hiding from a budget isn't governance." This criticism from the opposition is a crucial part of our democratic system, ensuring that the government is held accountable for its decisions.

The absence of a budget was a political signal that something was seriously wrong. While governments occasionally adjust fiscal timelines after elections, there was no practical reason for a “no-budget process”. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives tabled a budget in June 2011, just weeks after a May election. By contrast, the Liberals argued that more time was needed to factor uncertainty, pointing to volatile trade tensions with the US and sluggish global growth.

The avoidance struck at the heart of Carney’s political credentials. Carney campaigned on a pledge to restore rigor to federal finances. Instead, they appeared to be running away from their duty.

The nation is in dire need of a fiscal plan to navigate the uncertainty. The Liberal election platform was built on assumptions that may no longer hold. The economy is now weaker, and the deficit is likely higher. The absence of a budget was not just a procedural issue; it has significant implications for our financial future, and Canadians need to be aware. They are the legal plans for the government to signal to Canadians and the world where the economy is headed.

In front of cameras, Carney signed a meaningless document to symbolize the small change in income tax rates for the bottom tier. The actual change requires legislation, so we again have a Liberal image over substance.

Nevertheless, a full budget is not just a document for the financial community, as it is the core document for action for how a government will lead and implement its agenda. It is the roadmap for the government's actions. However, Finance Minister Champagne said they had several priorities to tackle before the House of Commons is scheduled to rise in June, but tabling a budget was not one of them.

It is unacceptable that the government would not put forward a full budget when it could. After months of building expectations and promising serious leadership, Carney announced that he would deliver nothing. Canadians were told that Mark Carney, the supposed serious economist, would bring competence. Instead, Canada observed dysfunction.

The budget is supposed to be tabled in April. However, due to the federal election and the fact that Parliament was prorogued before the election, no budget has been tabled this year.

However, the election timing does not prevent the government from tabling a budget. Parliament must still pass the primary and supplementary estimates, which are the legislative core needed for the government to function.

Governments must table main estimates once a year and supplementary estimates three times throughout the year. The main estimates need to be passed every year. The next deadline for the supplementary estimates to pass is June.

The House will return on Monday, May 26, and the ‘throne speech’ will be read the following day. A vote on the speech will be the first democratic test of “confidence” from Parliament that the Liberals must win to stay in power. However, the ongoing substantive test is to pass a budget in the House of Commons. The Liberals need a budget to be legitimate. The 'throne speech' sets the tone for the government's upcoming agenda, and the subsequent budget is expected to provide the financial details to support this agenda.

The Liberals were criticized for their ‘no-budget announcement’. It was outrageous that the government would not table a budget for over a year. Their excuse about too many moving parts to be accurate was not real. Competent bureaucrats could give 'best-and-worst' scenarios.

Canada needed a full budget in September at the latest. Their excuse implied that they did not take Parliament and legal governance seriously. A budget must honestly recount the international challenges, describe financial plans, and have them voted upon.

The Conservatives are right about the central behaviour of governance. The Prime Minister’s policy was demeaning to the nation and was not an acceptable standard. It seemed to be the slippery slope to despotism and top-down dictatorship by avoiding Parliament for its most central function.

By not attempting to come forward with an economic plan, they undermined any credibility about carefully managing public finances. Private sector business plans and the financial markets are left guessing. Private sector financing would be placed on hold.

By delaying in order to account for uncertainty, the government would create more uncertainty. Government bonds are used to raise funds. Investors will have less confidence in buying government bonds without a clear picture of the government's finances. Bond rating agencies would not like the government's failure to produce core financial documents.

The government uses “special warrants” to keep the lights on during elections. In May, a special warrant was issued to cover operating costs until June. These are "stopgap measures" that eventually must be voted on in Parliament.

Mr. Carney claimed during the election that he had a plan. He mocked the Conservatives by saying that a slogan is not a plan. However, the budget is the plan. Yet, the Liberals were saying ‘no budget’ and no prospect for one.

With all the government resources, there was no reason not to present a budget. The dishonesties were mounting up. They claimed to be fighting back against Trump's tariffs with Canadian tariffs, but then secretly removed them.

They also claimed to be the answer to the financial dilemma, but they had no budget plan. The repeated message was clear. The Liberal government would not table a federal budget this year. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne reconfirmed the policy to many media outlets.

Then days later, in answer to a media scrum in Rome, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday morning that he will table a Budget this fall. The change was a significant correction on the fly without a Cabinet meeting   —make it up as we go. Likely it was the Conservative response to the finance minister that revealed their serious error. They were embarrassed, as they had no plan when they claimed to have one. They were forced to change course to a sensible direction.

However, what does “the fall” mean? Maybe mid September or even December? Given all the dissembling and Liberal myth making, we must keep perspective, that Canada is about its people and the land, not the Liberal party. Canadians know what is needed, and they will eventually discover that the Liberals can’t deliver it.