Canadian Federal Politics Thread v5

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Considering that Canada has sent over $20B of tax payer money in humanitarian and military aid, how is an actively sitting MP (who presumably still has influence on government decisions) allowed to simultaneously take a position as an Economic Advisor to a foreign government receiving said aid? That seems to be a pretty big conflict of interest; she should resign as an MP.

December 22: Zelenskyy asks Freeland to take on the role of Economic Development Advisor.

December 27: PM Carney announces an additional $2.5B in aid commitment to Ukraine.

[#-3]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

December 22: Zelenskyy asks Freeland to take on the role of Economic Development Advisor.

December 27: PM Carney announces an additional $2.5B in aid commitment to Ukraine.

Yes Freeland, who has been an outspoken supporter of Ukraine through this whole war, waited until Zelensky bribed her to lean on the Prime Minister who beat her and backbenched her to provide an extension to aide Canada was already providing. That seems likely.

As others have mentioned, given the level of support most NATO countries have offered Ukraine, the probably do have a role to play in guiding their economic development. It makes sense for Canada as a country to be represented in some fashion.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

December 22: Zelenskyy asks Freeland to take on the role of Economic Development Advisor.

December 27: PM Carney announces an additional $2.5B in aid commitment to Ukraine.

Your 2026 is ruined! Please report for Freedom Convoy duty on Feb 1st at the petro can.

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Considering that Canada has sent over $20B of tax payer money in humanitarian and military aid, how is an actively sitting MP (who presumably still has influence on government decisions) allowed to simultaneously take a position as an Economic Advisor to a foreign government receiving said aid? That seems to be a pretty big conflict of interest; she should resign as an MP.

If they are receiving and using our money, why wouldn't we want to weigh in on how they use it?

This could be a positive where Freeland is representing Canada to ensure the money we are sending is well used. And, giving her a bigger title could simply mean that they really appreciate the help they are getting from Canada.

Why do we have to turn "helping a country that is under constant attack from Russia" into a negative?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Wolven

If they are receiving and using our money, why wouldn't we want to weigh in on how they use it?

This could be a positive where Freeland is representing Canada to ensure the money we are sending is well used. And, giving her a bigger title could simply mean that they really appreciate the help they are getting from Canada.

Why do we have to turn "helping a country that is under constant attack from Russia" into a negative?

I'm kind of on the opposite end.

Why would we think we would know best how they should use it? We're not there.

If you're going to help a friend in need...do you do so only with strings attached?

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Locke

I'm kind of on the opposite end.

Why would we think we would know best how they should use it? We're not there.

If you're going to help a friend in need...do you do so only with strings attached?

If your friend is literally busy fighting a war, sending an expert to help use the money in the most effective way possible can be a part of the support.

[indes]

Aid commitment to rebuilding a war torn country is not the same as lending money to a friend...

Billions of taxpayer dollars are flowing to a foreign state. There's a responsibility there to ensure the money is going to actually be used for rebuilding.

[MissTeeks]

It’s an unpaid position.

https://twitter.com/user/status/2008288057414303956

[Locke]

Originally Posted by indes

Aid commitment to rebuilding a war torn country is not the same as lending money to a friend...

Billions of taxpayer dollars are flowing to a foreign state. There's a responsibility there to ensure the money is going to actually be used for rebuilding.

But my understanding is that its not for 'rebuilding.' That usually happens after the war is won and done. This is for Humanitarian and Military Aid?

Buying guns, medical supplies and food, that kind of thing?

[Harry Lime]

Originally Posted by Locke

But my understanding is that its not for 'rebuilding.' That usually happens after the war is won and done. This is for Humanitarian and Military Aid?

Buying guns, medical supplies and food, that kind of thing?

From the little I've heard, zelenskky wants to guard the economic viability of the country not near the front lines. He doesn't want Ukraine to fall into economic ruin that needs to be rebuilt from the ground up.

Thats probably why the Amerricans are so wishy washy about everything. They love swooping in for pennies on the dollar.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

December 22: Zelenskyy asks Freeland to take on the role of Economic Development Advisor.

December 27: PM Carney announces an additional $2.5B in aid commitment to Ukraine.

whoa. that commitment is out of nowhere? why would they be doing that? must be something rotten in the state of denmark

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Cappy

whoa. that commitment is out of nowhere? why would they be doing that? must be something rotten in the state of denmark

Dude, Ukraine, do try and keep up ol' boy.

[Geraldsh]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

It’s an unpaid position.

https://twitter.com/user/status/2008288057414303956

It’s also worth mentioning that Freeland is Ukrainian (?) or at least fluent in the language and culture. Any bad rep she has is all Trudeau’s fault.

[Sample00]

Sounds like she’s stepping down as the MP in short order.
Should have happened before she took on the new role.
The potential for a conflict could still exist: influence on legislative decisions and use of office resources, to name a few.


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[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Sample00

Sounds like she’s stepping down as the MP in short order.
Should have happened before she took on the new role.
The potential for a conflict could still exist: influence on legislative decisions and use of office resources, to name a few.


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It feels like you are looking for a problem where there isn't one. It is not like she's trying to get government contracts for MHCare.

[Sample00]

I’m not looking for a problem. There is a problem.
It’s a conflict of interest. And she should have resigned prior to taking on the position.

There seems to be no transparency anymore. It’s really starting to irk me. And we just let our government officials off the hook.


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[Yamer]

Originally Posted by Sample00

Sounds like she’s stepping down as the MP in short order.
Should have happened before she took on the new role.
The potential for a conflict could still exist: influence on legislative decisions and use of office resources, to name a few.


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Originally Posted by Sample00

I’m not looking for a problem. There is a problem.
It’s a conflict of interest. And she should have resigned prior to taking on the position.

There seems to be no transparency anymore. It’s really starting to irk me. And we just let our government officials off the hook.


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You went from your opinion is there is a conflict, to it could be a conflict, to it is a factual conflict.

This kinda feels like you just want to be upset without really understanding why.

[activeStick]

I also feel there would be a potential for conflict of interest here. She's a member of the Canadian government and would reasonably have knowledge of Canadian plans that would benefit Ukraine that other countries wouldn't be aware of. But she is stepping down from her position as MP so there won't be an issue and is why she's leaving her role.

[Knut]

I mean she is fluent in Ukranian and has a history of antagonizing Russia. Seems like a good fit and gets her out of government here where she is pretty polarizing.

[puffnstuff]

She was already planning on leaving...

On Nov 19, 2025, the Rhodes Trust officially announced that Chrystia Freeland has been appointed as its next Warden and CEO. She is scheduled to begin her tenure on July 1, 2026. She will relocate to Oxford, England, where the Rhodes Trust is based at the University of Oxford.