[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago

I agree with you. Conservatives purposely being vague all the time so they can deny their words later. They are purposely being vague so their base can then "fill in the blanks" with whatever spin they wish.

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submitted 1 month ago by SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/45008973

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6489

Keywords: Electoral candidates and nomination. Foreign influence. Security check.

TLDR: I have always believed that our prime minister candidates should complete their security clearance to ensure they are not under foreign influences. This petition sponsored by Robert Morrissey will be a good start. I implore all Canadians to show their support to protect our democracy from foreign influences. Thank you.

Copy/paste from commons.ca website:

Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled

Whereas:

National security is a fundamental concern for all Canadians, and public confidence in the integrity of political leaders is essential to a functioning democracy;

Recent events have raised legitimate concerns about foreign influence and potential security risks within Canadian political parties, requiring urgent and proactive safeguards;

Transparency and accountability in assessing political candidates and party leaders are crucial to ensuring that those who seek to govern are acting in the best interests of Canada and its people;

We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to1. Direct appropriate national security and intelligence agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of potential security risks associated with political leadership in Canada, ensuring all candidates for party leadership and high office undergo security vetting;2. Develop and implement mechanisms to enhance transparency in the vetting process of political candidates, increasing public confidence while maintaining legal and privacy protections;3. Strengthen national safeguards against foreign interference in Canadian democratic institutions and commit to ensuring that all elected officials meet the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and national loyalty.

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 months ago

Alberta and Saskatchewan are the sunniest provinces in Canada. If they embrace solar energy, they could be the Solar Capital of Canada.

But, think of those poor, poor big oil CEOs! /s

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 8 points 3 months ago

My riding is a conservative stronghold, but I'm still going to vote for my local Liberal candidate. As soon as Election Canada received my local Liberal candidate's nomination application, I'm planning to scrape together some funds and donate to them.

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 12 points 3 months ago

I am a P. Eng. in Ontario, Canada. It's "Professional Engineer" license. As someone else has mentioned, you can be a mechanical engineer, a software engineer, an electrical engineer etc and a P. Eng. The requirement for P. Eng is passing an Engineering Ethics exam, receiving an engineering degree from accepted universities/college (doesn't have to be a Canadian school) and completing an certain number of years of Canadian engineering work experience (ie. the work must be qualified as engineering type work, and must be in Canada). Now, I received my P. Eng more than a decade ago so the rules may or may not change.

Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is our organization which regulates the exams and licensing. It is also a sort of watch dog which ensures that engineers are ethical and don't cut corners. PEO also provides networking (they may organize a plant tour or conferences etc) and volunteering activities for engineers. We, engineers, pay annual fees/dues to PEO but if you work for an engineering company, your company may pay your dues for you.

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago

This may or may not help you, but what I do is: store my reusable bags with my shoes, so every time I reach for a pair of shoes before I leave the house, I could also grab a bag.

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 10 points 3 months ago

I have a question for you, do you actually need REAL ID to travel domestically?

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 17 points 3 months ago

This. I personally have no plan going to usa now and in the future. Unfortunately some Canadians may still have to go for work related trips. Just be aware that you may or may not need to register in the new "Alien Registration Requirement".

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 12 points 3 months ago

My checked luggage used to be searched when I went to usa. I knew it was searched because tsa would leave a pamphlet inside my luggage saying that it was searched. I believe they have stopped leaving such pamphlet but I won't be surprised if they still search luggages.

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 months ago

I would love to play felon a song but couldn't find my microscopic violin.

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 20 points 3 months ago

And France (Saint Pierre) I think? Thanks CBC Gem!

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submitted 3 months ago by SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca to c/ontario@lemmy.ca

Thinking of what else someone like me (an older person) could do in order to prepare myself to support Ontario in emergencies. I came across Ontario Corps. Posting it here just in case it is something that interests you.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-corps

[-] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 months ago

I too live in a very conservative area but I will still be voting and I will be voting Liberal. Voting is my right and responsibility as a citizen and I intend to exercise my right regardless of what others do.

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