Lawsuit alleges games gathering children’s personal data

ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/qu…

If only there was a federal Government that could put forth some privacy legislation to protect Canadians. But I guess the industry lobby doesn't want it.

#cdnpoli

Quebec lawsuit alleges video games are gathering children’s personal data

A legal battle could soon be taking place in the gaming world after a proposed class action lawsuit claims that certain games are gathering children’s data without parental consent.

^{Swidda Rassy (CTVNews)}

TotalEnergies faces key ruling in Paris over claims of greenwashing

rfi.fr/en/france/20251023-tota…

Meanwhile the idiots in Ottawa believe carbon capture is the future. Liek the tooth fairy or santa claus I guess.

#cdnpoli

TotalEnergies faces key ruling in Paris over claims of greenwashing

A Paris court will rule on Thursday whether France’s TotalEnergies misled the public about its environmental record – a case that could reshape corporate climate advertising across Europe.

^RFI

You know, the CAQ designs these labour shortages in health care, social services and education sectors, eh.

NONE OF THESE LABOUR SHORTAGES ARE BY CHANCE, NOT IN 2025!

First, w/ its laïcité BS, READ: WAR ON FABRIC AND JEWELLRY, etc.

Second, w/ its lack of testing/tracking/tracing/reporting/isolation protocol, etc. for COVID-19 AND ignorance of Long COVID, etc.

montrealgazette.com/news/local…

#polQC #QCpoli #cdnpoli #polcan #CAQASTROPHE #travailQC #QClabour #labourshortagesbydesignNOTbychance

Bill would create 'a two-tiered system' for workplace health and safety, union warns

The CSN says Quebec's proposed law would overwhelmingly harm women, who make up over 75 per cent of those who work in the affected sectors.

^{The Canadian Press (Montreal Gazette)}

If elected, François Legault promised to “aim for zero equalization” and “eliminate the wealth gap with the rest of Canada.”

After 7 years of CAQ rule, Québec’s reliance on equalization—federal transfers to the provinces—has only grown!

Never mind the lack of family doctors, lack of nurses, lack of teachers, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc.

montrealgazette.com/news/local… #CAQASTROPHE #FAIL #cdnpoli #polcan #QCpoli #polcan

Analysis: Has François Legault’s ‘obsession’ made Quebecers as rich as Ontarians?

A closer look at the numbers suggests the reality is far less straightforward than the premier presents it.

^{Andy Riga (Montreal Gazette)}

Funny how the CAQ cancelled almost all the subsidies already. It's like they want gas guzzlers...

cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/be… #cdnpoli #polcan #CAQASTROPHE #polQC #QCpoli

Ah yes, the Conservative government we elected will be tough on crime, and hire more RCMP agents!

Oh wait

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“This is how the federal government can help municipalities and provinces get criminals off the streets, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks, reinforce the justice system with tough and comprehensive bail reform and build a stronger, safer, more secure Canada,” the prime minister said.

Carney also said that tomorrow he will be making make “an important announcement on border security.”

#cdnpoli

ctvnews.ca/politics/article/ca…

Carney reveals details of bail reform and crime crackdown plans, promises to hire more police

Next week, the Canadian government will bring forward a new bail reform bill aimed at cracking down on violent and repeat offenders, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday.

^{Rachel Aiello (CTVNews)}

I bet Neville Chamberlain will be totally OK with US "H.R.5518 - Integrated Cross-Border Law Enforcement Operations Expansion Act".

Because that's what an appeaser do.

#cdnpoli

Tell the Government of Canada (Industry Canada) how you REALLY feel about their AI strategy.

ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/…

Open until Oct 31.

#Canada #cdnpoli

The missile defense system. Anus Tangerinus want us to join, so we can pay for it. It's not to protect us.

Our PM is an appeaser. Like Chamberlain.

#cdnpoli

The environment Minister must be thrilled.

Or maybe just doesn't care.

#cdnpoli

Quebec epidemiologist says she experienced psychological torture in Israeli custody

cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/ni…

220km off the coast, that's not territorial water. Isn't that an act of war? And our courageous Government is silent.

#cdnpoli

The Liberal "big tent" is meant to include the climite-denial-industry lobbyists.

Ordinary Canadian may not stink up the place.

#cdnpoli

The head of "special project" office of the federal Government is an oil executive. No wonder why high-speed rail isn't on the list, but a fucking pipeline that no one wants is.

When will the corruption stop?

#cdnpoli

Sorry world
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Dawn Farrell, the head of the federal government’s Major Projects Office, believes the Trans Mountain oil pipeline helps fight climate change.

Speaking Thursday at the House of Commons environment committee, the former CEO of Trans Mountain who was tapped by Prime Minister Mark Carney to shepherd his major projects agenda, was asked by Bloc Québécois environment critic Patrick Bonin if she believed the pipeline contributes to the fight against climate change.

“The answer is yes,” Farrell said. “Most of the oil is cracked to make naphtha which goes into petrochemicals, which goes into making electric cars, to electrify the grid in Asia.”

Farrell, who told the committee she earns about $700,000 per year in her role at the Major Projects Office, did not offer any estimate for how many emissions she believes are avoided by using oil to help produce electric vehicles.

According to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, by facilitating more oil exports, the Trans Mountain expansion project is expected to add 84 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year when taking into account both the emissions from producing and consuming the oil.

“Trans Mountain is a financial drain and an environmental disaster, and it's not reassuring to know that the CEO who finalized the project now heads the Major Projects Office,” Bonin said in a statement.

#cdnpoli

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Starting to wonder if the reason Québec wants to charge 180$ for the COVID-19 vaccine is because there is a shortage.

Prove me wrong, Monsieur Legault.

#COVIDISNOTOVER #WEARAMASK #DEMANDAFREEVACCINE #ASKWHYTHEFLUVACCINEISFREEFORALL #DEMANDANSWERS #cdnpoli #polcan #polQC #QCpoli

“The ‘Freedom Convoy’ was a foreign-funded occupation and political destabilization movement, not a grassroots movement about COVID mandates." And of course #PeePee was its hand servant. cultmtl.com/2025/10/observatio…

#Cdnpoli #NeverVoteConservative #democracy #FreedumConvoy

Observations from Montreal

An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.

^{Cult MTL}

We really want to kill the planet as fast as possible

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Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would run from northern Alberta to the U.S. Midwest, during his conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, according to a source with direct knowledge of the meeting.

The source said Carney expressed renewed national interest *(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's Alberta)* in the pipeline from the Canadian side and the U.S. president was receptive to the project advancing.

cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-tr…

#cdnpoli

Fixed it for you, @CTVNews !

Fascists united. ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/qu… #cdnpoli #polcan #caqastrophe #redneckois

Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her province and Quebec are united in their desire to resist federal overreach.

^{The Canadian Press (CTVNews)}

Another 1200+ COVID-19 cases...

That's 5000+ cases in 4 weeks in the province of Québec.

That's TESTED for COVID-19 cases... never mind the UNtested and/or UNreported cases of COVID-19.

#COVID19 #COVIDISNOTOVER #WEARAMASK #VACCINATEALLFORFREE #cdnpoli #polcan #qcpoli #polqc

You pay, they profit, they leave a mess, you pay again. Repeat as necessary www.theenergymix.com/any-new-oil-... #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #ClimateChange

Any New Oil Pipeline Will Need...

Any New Oil Pipeline Will Need Massive Taxpayer Subsidies, Analyst Warns

With a “flashing red warning light” heralding years of low oil prices, and a major Canadian fossil company joining its international peers in laying off hundreds of workers, a Simon Fraser University political scientist says no new oil pipeline will …

^{Mitchell Beer (The Energy Mix)}

When his mic was silenced, Li was about to ask why the government pays $460 million to private schools, while public schools are deprived. A good question, although asking it can get you spanked. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... via @ calgaryherald #Cdnpoli #Ableg

Braid: Student speaks out at A...

Braid: Student speaks out at Alberta Next session, gets referred for a spanking

Braid: A top Alberta government official said a student who tried to ask a question about the teacher strike should get a parental spanking.

^{calgaryherald}

The world is overpopulated. Immigration/migration is necessary.

Canada’s fertility rate has reached a new low... ctvnews.ca/canada/article/cana… #cdnpoli #polcan

Canada’s fertility rate has reached a new low

Canada's total fertility rate fell again last year, reaching a record low of 1.25 children per woman, following years of decline.

^{Charlie Buckley (CTVNews)}

For any Canadians who want to pressure the government to force Canada Post to the table, NOT to force postal workers back to work, you can follow these steps!

If you wish to send something to Patty Hajdu directly:

If you are in Thunder Bay-Superior North, she's your MP! Write patty.hajdu@parl.gc.ca

If not, you can try writing the Ministry of Jobs and Families directly at edsc.min.ef-jf.min.esdc@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

You can call (819) 654-5546 as well.

This is what I wrote in my email (and I said something similar on the phone).

The pastebin is to provide alt text (since it breaks the 3000 alt-text limit) - you CAN use it as a template, but I encourage you to write it in your own words, especially if she's your MP!

pastebin.com/ndiBuWMd

#CanadaPost #CanPol #CanadianPolitics #CdnPoli #CUPW

WTAF DID YOU THINK WOULD HAPPEN?!? Joël Lightbound is a f*cking failure right out of the gate.

"In response to the government’s attack on our postal service and workers, effective immediately, all #CUPW members at Canada Post are on a nationwide strike." cbc.ca/news/politics/livestory… #cdnpoli #cdnecon #polcan

La COVID n’est pas terminé !

Situation au Québec :

Les plus récentes données sur l’évolution de la COVID‑19, pour la semaine du 14 au 20 septembre 2025, au Québec, font état de : 1 057 nouveaux cas.

Nombre total d’hospitalisations : 519

quebec.ca/sante/problemes-de-s…

#COVID19 #portezunmasque #polQC #QCpoli #cdnpoli #polcan

Données sur la COVID-19 au Québec

Situation au Québec en lien avec la COVID-19 : le nombre de cas, d'hospitalisations, etc. ainsi que les scénarios de l’évolution de la COVID-19.

^{Gouvernement du Québec}

Just thinking about how the money Canada spent on just one pipeline (TMX) could have bought every single Canadian an e-bike AND had billions left over.

Just let that sink in

Every adult and child, a free e-bike, and billions left over.

Instead we bought a pipeline.

Next we're gonna generationally invest in what? Solar? Micro-electric mobility? Battery tech? Agriculture? Health care? Kickstarting green industry?

Probably not. We're probably going to bankrupt the country for fossil fuel interests.

cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-ge…

#CDNPoli #fossilFuels

No NDP MP took part in the standing ovation for Charlie Kirk.

thetyee.ca/News/2025/09/18/Not…

#cdnpoli

Not Every Canadian MP Stood to Honour Charlie Kirk | The Tyee

South Surrey MP Ernie Klassen said he and other colleagues abstained from the gesture. Here’s why.

^{Jen St. Denis (The Tyee)}

Who mows a swastika into their front lawn? A Nazi, that's who!

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That's why it's important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are."

cbc.ca/news/canada/london/swas… #racism #antisemitism #nazisinontario #nazisincanada #cdnpoli #polcan #onpoli #onleg

I've played this game before, eh. It will never happen... *sad panda face*

railwaygazette.com/high-speed/… #cdnpoli #ALTO

Canada aims to start Alto high speed rail construction in four years

CANADA: The Alto high speed rail project is to benefit from a Major Projects Office which the government has established to identify projects that are in the national interest and streamline their assessment and approval to accelerate development.

^{Railway Gazette International}

"carbon capture project." <- and they are getting scammed on this. The only carbon capture is by keeping that shit in the ground. In solid or liquid form.

#cdnpoli

Carney recommending 5 'nation-building projects' for approval, including LNG expansion: sources

cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-ma…

Everything to subsidise private profit, nothing to benefit the average canadian. No transit, no high-speed rail. Nothing.

All about destroying the planet so the oligrarch can make more bucks.

#cdnpoli

I really don't think Carney knows what the words "nation building" means. "Nation building" is making big ambitious investments that make people proud of being part of the nation and unite the nation.

Public healthcare was a nation building project. The railroad was a nation building project. The Canadarm did some nation building. Weed could have been if Trudeau didn't fuck it up and put the provinces in charge. Dental care could have been if it wasn't just Obamacare for teeth.

Examples of nation building projects would be:
- High speed rail
- Free universal child care
- Massive investment in public transit across all cities (not PPP)
- A UBI
- A nationalized ISP with a mandate to provide high speed internet to all

No one is going to be like "I am so fucking proud we have invested in a copper mine!" or "Wooo! Upgrades to existing nuclear power plant!!" or "phase 2 of an LNG pipeline? Awesome! Phase 2, baby!!"

Those are not nation building. Those are just industry investment.

#cdnpoli

cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-ma…

The Carney government's suspension of the EV mandate has nothing to do with “pragmatism” or “moderation” as I heard an interviewee say on the CBC this morning.

It's about the Ontario car industry realizing they don't make EVs or even Hybrids that can compete with Korea, Japan, or Europe (let alone China).

People want them. BC is at 20% new (the mandated level), Quebec is at 30%. Those are the #2 and #3 most populous provinces in Canada btw.

It's politics, and... specifically with Carney, cowardice, nothing else. BC’s Energy Minister Adrian Dix called it out

“I want to say this: Their target for this year, we achieved four years ago,” Dix said of the existing federal electric vehicle mandates. “The issue here in Canada -- and I think the federal government needs to engage in this a little bit -- is first and foremost with Ontario.”

#CanPoli #CdnPoli #EV #Carney #ClimateAction
ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/o…

Ontario drove Carney’s decision to suspend EV mandate: B.C. Energy Minister Dix

British Columbia’s energy minister says the federal decision to delay its electric vehicle sales mandate largely reflects circumstances in Ontario, and Ottawa should follow through on a more Canada-wide policy after its review.

^{The Canadian Press (CTVNews)}