I agree. Trying not to be too judgemental right outta the gate, but when I saw Gregor named as federal housing minister, I almost puked. I live in BC. Metro Vancouver since I'm 9 years old. I'm just turned 65. Seen a lot of politicians come and go, good, bad and indifferent. Gregor was in the top 3 as far as bad mayor's go. Made promises everyone knew he couldn't keep, was arrogant, blinkered and blinded to the problems real people were having. All the mayor's chair was to him was a stepping stone to federal politics. Took him awhile, but he got there. Now I'm hoping that the NDP choose a leader that I and others with more centrist, people oriented politics can get behind. I was happy with Carney right up until that selection. Now, not so sure. That was fast, eh.
I agree. Trying not to be too judgemental right outta the gate, but when I saw Gregor named as federal housing minister, I almost puked. I live in BC. Metro Vancouver since I'm 9 years old. I'm just turned 65. Seen a lot of politicians come and go, good, bad and indifferent. Gregor was in the top 3 as far as bad mayor's go. Made promises everyone knew he couldn't keep, was arrogant, blinkered and blinded to the problems real people were having. All the mayor's chair was to him was a stepping stone to federal politics. Took him awhile, but he got there. Now I'm hoping that the NDP choose a leader that I and others with more centrist, people oriented politics can get behind. I was happy with Carney right up until that selection. Now, not so sure. That was fast, eh.
Well written and argued, great piece!
Yes, Gregor is a bizarre choice. And not having a Minister of Labour speaks volumes. Not off to the best start.