Tom Whittaker
@whittakertp
http://tpwhittaker.bsky.social
NEW: Meet the bagman. Tony Miele is the top fundraiser for Doug Ford's PCs — & he’s quite good at it. He’s also a longtime “consultant” for developers. Sources, court & gov records shed light to @Thetrilliumca on why he’s known as such a powerful figure. thetrillium.ca/news/the-trill…
The premiers and I are united. We are focused on building one, strong Canadian economy, together.
Land speculators have come for Ontario’s: 1)greenbelt 2)agricultural lands 3)Ontario Science Centre 4)Ontario Place 5)the ring of fire 6)school lands 7)conservation lands 8)Wasaga Beach
The Ontario government wants to hand over 645 acres of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park — nearly 1/7 of it — to developers. They're also trying to gut the law that protects all our Parks. This land belongs to the people, not developers. Read more: bit.ly/46TR1cE
Read a history book, bro. 🇨🇦 Canada doesn't have "free speech" but we do have "freedom of expression," which has its limits. In other words, don't come to Canada to spew your LGBTQ+ hate in a public square (or to steal millions from your followers 🤦♀️). However, you're free…
We will all get to witness if free speech and freedom of religion still exist in Canada. Stay tuned 🍿🙏🏽🇨🇦
To complain about the longest ballot folks NOW doesn’t exactly suggest the byelection is going well for you.
This was a few days into convoy…
This is the audio landscape in a residential area of downtown Ottawa this morning.
Thoughtful, steady hand clearly running the show. Tune out the theatrics from federal conservatives and certain provincial premiers.
“We are looking for the best deal for Canada. We are only going to accept the best deal for Canada,” says PM Mark Carney, commenting on ongoing Canada–U.S. trade negotiations in his opening remarks to Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers in Huntsville, Ont. #cdnpoli
David Eby gets it. The world wants our - critical minerals - oil, gas and electricity - potash & ag exports - lumber - tourism $ - pension capital - AI talent And much more. We have leverage. We shouldn’t act like we can be broken by threats of annexation or imperial tarifs.
No matter what Trump’s ambassador says, Canadians aren’t “mean and nasty” for choosing to buy Canadian and travel locally. We’re taking a stand against Trump’s threats to our sovereignty and standing on our own two feet. Let's hold the line.
“We are looking for the best deal for Canada. We are only going to accept the best deal for Canada,” says PM Mark Carney, commenting on ongoing Canada–U.S. trade negotiations in his opening remarks to Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers in Huntsville, Ont. #cdnpoli
Facing a shifting trade landscape, the premiers and I are focused on what we can control — working together to get major projects off the ground, break down trade barriers, and build a stronger Canadian economy.
The majority of Canadians did not support Pierre Poilievre's freedom convoy. So what does the CPC Party do? They double down and support the convoy (and the accused) and lash out at the Crown Attorney. That sounds familiar.
If there is a need for this level of police presence to ensure the safety of everyone, fine. But it is usually not on display like it was yesterday and does blur the lines of independence.
In a bid to impress the other premiers, the OPP has brought multiple vehicles to the Deerhurst resort for the COF meeting. #onted
No matter what Trump’s ambassador says, Canadians aren’t “mean and nasty” for choosing to buy Canadian and travel locally. We’re taking a stand against Trump’s threats to our sovereignty and standing on our own two feet. Let's hold the line.
Not long ago Trump said the USA did not need tourism revenue from Canada.
Trump thinks Canadians ‘nasty’ for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador ctvnews.ca/canada/article…
It is safe to say the far right MP's are in control of the CPC Party. It is no different than what is happening south of the border.
So much reflecting. So much learning. So much for tone change.
Incredible. They have learned nothing. Freedom Convoy trial: Conservative MPs offer support ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…
Who murdered someone and walked free?
You can murder someone and walk free, but if you organize a protest, you go to jail. This is Liberal Canada. It’s not about justice—it’s about control.
Handlers got to him..........
Premier Doug Ford now says he's not willing to move ahead with an economic project "without the green light" from First Nation communities. Here's how day 1 of the Premier's meeting in Huntsville. #onpoli #cdnpoli
I am no fan of Doug Ford but his inner circle has mastered the comms message. And the Premier's Office is working overtime right now. The media is horrified to ask something contentious. Poilievre and Jenni B should be worried. Many conservative MP's within 500 km of the cottage.
I feel for the families who booked their summer vacation at Deerhurst Resort this week. Police presence is huge and many restrictions where people can go.