[GT] Canada Election 2025

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Isn't that a bit underwhelming after such a strong showing at the advanced polls?

It’s the second highest turnout of the last 30 years.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Not a chance this happens. It never does. If someone wants to break ranks with their party they'll just leave and sit independent or cross the floor.

The reality is that the CPC will not support LPC measures, and if the NDP and BQ are their crutch that's just inherently bad for this province. So much for the dream of any energy infrastructure getting through early in response to the Trump stupidity.

PP cannot realistically remain leader after losing the biggest lead the CPC have had in many election cycles and losing his own riding. Also, if it's a minority, they don't necessarily have a full term to prepare for the next election, they need to get their candidate in front of people.

I strongly doubt it. That kowtowing is what got the NDP in this mess to begin with and they're unlikely to repeat that strategy. They're not going to sign on to another election until they're sure they will improve their position from the last one but after this beatdown that's a pretty low bar.

I think some voters’ fears of splitting the vote is what cost the NDP the most.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

It's a new beginning for Canada. No more Trudeau, PP, and Singh which is best case scenario for Canadians as three of the worst party leaders in recent times are now out of the way. Carney may be a greasy, elite businessman but unlike Trudeau, PP, and Singh he's proven to be very competent at his craft and hopefully his economic expertise translates into politics as he was the best choice to combat what's going on in the USA. I do believe that it benefits us all to have competent leaders of all parties, even the ones you oppose so hopefully the CP and NDP can follow the lead of the Liberal party and select party leaders that are fully qualified and competent enough to provide a viable alternative to the Liberals in future elections as Canadians truly do deserve better than what we have received the last decade from parliament.

hahahaha. sooo bitter! EE tears is just as good as PP tears!

[Slava]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

That is disgusting that 30% of Albertans want to leave Canada.

How about adjusting your voting so we can some real representation in government.

What do you mean by real representation? Do you mean that the thousands of Albertans who didn't vote for the CPC should also have representation?

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by cral12

"@flaviovolpe.bsky.social‬

Biggest 25 point comebacks in history:

1. Tom Brady, 28-3
2. LPC, 45-20

That’s all folks."

https://bsky.app/profile/flaviovolpe.../3lnwbdm37ck2m

Cory Hogan and Fanjoy were both Edelmans in the 4th quarter with their finger tip catches!

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

That is disgusting that 30% of Albertans want to leave Canada.

So rent/housing prices are going to come down? Excellent! Bye-bye, enjoy USA. I hear they LOVE Canadians right now, you'll definitely be welcomed with open arms...

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Alberta would have been far better off electing several Liberal MP's this time who could have worked with Carney for Alberta's interests. Instead, voters make the dumb choice to keep doing the same thing we do every election, with the same results.

I really dislike this tactic / point of view (not you personally fuzz, you’re cool). It’s a morally hesitant and sort of weak way of approaching decision making to elect someone because you might get some kickbacks. I have a lot more respect for people who vote and stand up for what they believe in.

In this election my hope (like CHL said, slim chance of this happening) is that the liberals stick to their guns on the energy corridor to the east and use the conservatives to get it passed. If the CPC were to vote down a bill to get Alberta’s oil the the east coast (and the rest of Canada) it would be a terrible look.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

That is disgusting that 30% of Albertans want to leave Canada.

How about adjusting your voting so we can some real representation in government.

I'm sure they wouldn't have any trouble selling their land or house before they move to the US.

[TheIronMaiden]

https://www.thebeaverton.com/2025/04...-unemployable/


Poilievre vows to stay on as party leader for reasons of being otherwise unemployable

“That is why I am staying on as Conservative Party Leader,” Poilievre noted, “because there are only so many jobs available for irritable petite men who speak exclusively in rhyming slogans, and I don’t think I can currently get an 0-1 visa to go down and work at Fox News.”

As pundits across the country discussed the incredible comeback of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals, they mused about what kind of non-government employment Poilievre could possibly be suited to.

“He’s pretty consistently off-putting, so maybe like a mean accountant,” mused CBC At Issue panelist Chantal Hébert. “I mean, as long as your company never needed its numbers to actually add up.”

[afc wimbledon]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

Still 11 ridings where Liberals are close 2nd and being counted.
A couple are within 60 votes right now.

Lots of special ballot votes to count; so maybe those tend to go and certain way.

My riding Vancouver Kingsway is still in play. Long time NDP MP leading but only about 300 votes.

I'm hoping Don survives, he's always been a decent guy

[Drak]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

https://www.thebeaverton.com/2025/04...-unemployable/


Poilievre vows to stay on as party leader for reasons of being otherwise unemployable

Clown lost his seat. Time to go grift elsewhere.

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by Drak

Clown lost his seat. Time to go grift elsewhere.

You may want to check the author of the article heh.

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

hahahaha. sooo bitter! EE tears is just as good as PP tears!

He’s right though. He’s been in the upper echelon of economic power and his work at Brookfield was not in Canada’s best interests, to put it lightly. I’m still glad he won but don’t candy coat his past.

[Drak]

Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14

You may want to check the author of the article heh.

lol ah!

[Torture]

So wild that PP lost his own seat (which he's held for what 7 straight elections I think?) despite running the CPC up to 140 seats across the country. Such an unlikeable human being, so satisfying.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

He’s right though. He’s been in the upper echelon of economic power and his work at Brookfield was not in Canada’s best interests, to put it lightly. I’m still glad he won but don’t candy coat his past.

How is he greasy? lol

I'm glad he did wonders at Brookfield. It was a plus and not a negative. You want your new PM to be an inept business man? He is 10,000 times a better business man than Trump.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Torture

So wild that PP lost his own seat (which he's held for what 7 straight elections I think?) despite running the CPC up to 140 seats across the country. Such an unlikeable human being, so satisfying.

Was it really that wild? The people in Ottawa hated the truckers. Only a brain damaged moron would consider running in that riding after this.

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

How is he greasy? lol

I'm glad he did wonders at Brookfield. It was a plus and not a negative. You want your new PM to be an inept business man? He is 10,000 times a better business man than Trump.

He cost us billions in lost tax income. He was doing his job and he did it well, but he wasn’t looking out for the little guy. Try to be a little less partisan and keep our leaders accountable, even when they’re on your “team”.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

How is he greasy? lol

I'm glad he did wonders at Brookfield. It was a plus and not a negative. You want your new PM to be an inept business man? He is 10,000 times a better business man than Trump.

I guess it's reasonable to disagree that "hollowing out Canada's tax base to save shareholders' money" counts as "wonders".

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

He cost us billions in lost tax income. He was doing his job and he did it well, but he wasn’t looking out for the little guy. Try to be a little less partisan and keep our leaders accountable, even when they’re on your “team”.

So he should have lost Brookfield money? lol He also saved Cdns 100s of billions when he steered us out of the financial crisis. I think we are square.

Also do I have to point this out once a month? Effing Harpy and Flaherty wanted to deregulate banking rules so that our major banks could get into subprime mortgages back in 2006-2007. Have many Cdns would have lost their homes if Harpy did that? There wouldn't be enough fridge boxes for us to live in.