Le Droit this morning runs a story that there is a heavyweight battle to take place in Marlene Catterall's old riding of Ottawa West Nepean in the upcoming federal election.
The sitting Member is John Baird, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and he will be challenged yet again by David Pratt, former Minister of Defense under Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Honourable Conservative John Baird versus Honourable Liberal David Pratt.
Mr. Baird beat Mr. Pratt in 2008 by about 5,000 votes.
That was then.
This is now.
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Showing posts with label John Baird. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Baird. Show all posts
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
325...I Am Glad There Is No Election This Summer
Bob Hepburn in this morning's Toronto Star, not so glad. He lists a half dozen reasons why Michael Ignatieff should have triggered an election this summer, an election that would have made Mikey I. the next Prime Minister of Canada.
Mr. Hepburn thinks that Prime Minister Stephen Harper must be a bus driver because he sure took Mr. Ignatieff to school.
He goes on to list the reasons that Canadians should have gone to the polls this season.
First off, the economy. Last fall the Tories were predicting rosy times and a budget surplus; 8 months later they are now forecasting the largest deficit in Canadian history. Secondly, employment insurance isn't; for example, less than 25 per cent of unemployed workers in Toronto can collect EI benefits. Point three is the claim by the PM that 80 per cent of the infrastructure initiatives promised in the spring budget are already being implemented. No, it is tied up in red tape and will take for freaking ever to hit the streets.
Point four is that the Conservative dominated Parliament is smoke and mirrors. While the country goes to hell in a handbasket the Tories are talking about sending people who grow a couple or three pot pants to jail. While the biggest companies in the country are in the ditch, MPs from all parties are spending their days yelling at each other about lost tape recorders. Mr. Hepburn reports that "...Parliament has not passed a major piece of non-budgetary legislation since the Tories took power in January 2006." That is three and a half years ago. Fifth point ties into number four and it is Stephen Harper's contempt of Parliament. He thinks so little of The House of Commons that he released his economic update last week in Guelph with a phony question-and answer session hosted by Senator Mike Duffy, the former TV hack who brown nosed his way into a cash for life job.
Final point is the attitude towards Toronto. Love it or hate it, Toronto is the centre of our country culturally and economically and has the largest most diverse population. The Tories hate this Tronna. "The most blatant example came last week when Transport Minister John Baird told his aides that Toronto officials who were complaining about Ottawa's slow handling of requests for infrastructure money 'should f--- off.'"
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Mr. Hepburn thinks that Prime Minister Stephen Harper must be a bus driver because he sure took Mr. Ignatieff to school.
He goes on to list the reasons that Canadians should have gone to the polls this season.
First off, the economy. Last fall the Tories were predicting rosy times and a budget surplus; 8 months later they are now forecasting the largest deficit in Canadian history. Secondly, employment insurance isn't; for example, less than 25 per cent of unemployed workers in Toronto can collect EI benefits. Point three is the claim by the PM that 80 per cent of the infrastructure initiatives promised in the spring budget are already being implemented. No, it is tied up in red tape and will take for freaking ever to hit the streets.
Point four is that the Conservative dominated Parliament is smoke and mirrors. While the country goes to hell in a handbasket the Tories are talking about sending people who grow a couple or three pot pants to jail. While the biggest companies in the country are in the ditch, MPs from all parties are spending their days yelling at each other about lost tape recorders. Mr. Hepburn reports that "...Parliament has not passed a major piece of non-budgetary legislation since the Tories took power in January 2006." That is three and a half years ago. Fifth point ties into number four and it is Stephen Harper's contempt of Parliament. He thinks so little of The House of Commons that he released his economic update last week in Guelph with a phony question-and answer session hosted by Senator Mike Duffy, the former TV hack who brown nosed his way into a cash for life job.
Final point is the attitude towards Toronto. Love it or hate it, Toronto is the centre of our country culturally and economically and has the largest most diverse population. The Tories hate this Tronna. "The most blatant example came last week when Transport Minister John Baird told his aides that Toronto officials who were complaining about Ottawa's slow handling of requests for infrastructure money 'should f--- off.'"
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
315...Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest Moves
To a second venue,the Byward Market in Ottawa.
From July 9th to the 13th the 2009 Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest will have an outdoor stage at the corner of York and William on the market to complement the exiting LeBreton Flats site. Plus they will be using ten indoor venues such as Zaphod's, The Rainbow and Mavericks.
On the list of 75 acts hitting the Market are George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars, who, by the by, are ridiculous; Arrested Development and; Serena Ryder.
The Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest would like to recognize the generous support of the Government of Canada who were ably represented by the Honourable John Baird and a second Ottawa MP, Pierre Pollievre. Richard Mahoney, the President of the 'fest also said a few words as did the boss of bosses, Mark Monahan.
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From July 9th to the 13th the 2009 Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest will have an outdoor stage at the corner of York and William on the market to complement the exiting LeBreton Flats site. Plus they will be using ten indoor venues such as Zaphod's, The Rainbow and Mavericks.
On the list of 75 acts hitting the Market are George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars, who, by the by, are ridiculous; Arrested Development and; Serena Ryder.
The Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest would like to recognize the generous support of the Government of Canada who were ably represented by the Honourable John Baird and a second Ottawa MP, Pierre Pollievre. Richard Mahoney, the President of the 'fest also said a few words as did the boss of bosses, Mark Monahan.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
243,,,Tory Cabinet Discipline
Does not seem to exist.
First, at least I think this was the first f'up, Maxime Bernier, the biker chick and secret papers left lying around her flat.
Secondly is was Lisa "I think cancer is sexy" Riatt.
This morning John Baird is quoted by the Toronto Star as saying that "Toronto should f'k off."
My sentiments exactly.
Except I am not a Minister of the Crown.
Pay attention Max, Lis', Rusty, pay attention.
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First, at least I think this was the first f'up, Maxime Bernier, the biker chick and secret papers left lying around her flat.
Secondly is was Lisa "I think cancer is sexy" Riatt.
This morning John Baird is quoted by the Toronto Star as saying that "Toronto should f'k off."
My sentiments exactly.
Except I am not a Minister of the Crown.
Pay attention Max, Lis', Rusty, pay attention.
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