I don't understand how the leader of a political party in Canada can refuse to get a security clearance. If the Conservatives somehow managed to get back in power, how could a Prime Minister operate without it? At this point, Poilievre doesn't know which of his MPs are involved in the India scandal because he can't be briefed. Even I, an absolute nobody, had to get a national security clearance when my brother reached a certain rank in NATO. What is he hiding? And how is it that no one has uncovered whatever he is hiding?
His claim is that he can’t comment freely with a clearance and that his Chief of Staff briefs him, both of which are nonsense. I held a very high clearance at one time and still gave briefings routinely. His supporters also claim that because he’s a Privy Council member he doesn’t need a clearance, which didn’t the case.
I doubt that there’s anything nefarious in his background, but I don’t understand the reasoning here.
If his Chief of Staff is briefing people that don't have a security clearance on sensitive issues that require a clearance, shouldn't the Chief of Staff have his security clearance revoked?
As I said, I had to pass a security clearance for my brother just because I shared the same womb, three years after him. It helped that I had only the very occasional speeding ticket (one actually) and a couple of dutifully paid parking tickets on my record, but I still recall the in-depth interview in my living room with the RCMP.
If there isn't anything nefarious in his background, why won't he submit to a background check for a security clearance? Occam's Razor says he is hiding something big.
I'm enjoying your posts more and more, because you're blunt and direct. That works for me.
I was struck by your comments on the enquiry. I didn't realize it was illegal to release the names of the people implicated. That's news for me. I too despise the partisanship, but worry the secrecy is feeding unhealthy suspicion. I've never voted Green, but I've got a certain respect for Elizabeth May. She called the report a nothing-burger.
I used “illegal” with some trepidation, I’ll admit. It would certainly illegally reveal classified intelligence and make public accusations of criminal activity without due process.
As for it being a nothing burger, I can’t really judge without seeing the data. I strongly suspect that there’s something to it, especially in BC, Alberta, and metro Toronto, but have no access to evidence anymore.
I’m tired of all the idiotic games, to be honest. P
Hello there! Thank you for posts! I learn a lot from them. If you could, I would like to know what you think about a young adult joining the Canadian Reserves at this time. Good idea, bad idea… what’s your take on this considering the current state of affairs. Please and thank you!
Black Cloud Six, at least the photos of the kitties bring smiles. Thank you for your other and future posts.
I don't understand how the leader of a political party in Canada can refuse to get a security clearance. If the Conservatives somehow managed to get back in power, how could a Prime Minister operate without it? At this point, Poilievre doesn't know which of his MPs are involved in the India scandal because he can't be briefed. Even I, an absolute nobody, had to get a national security clearance when my brother reached a certain rank in NATO. What is he hiding? And how is it that no one has uncovered whatever he is hiding?
His claim is that he can’t comment freely with a clearance and that his Chief of Staff briefs him, both of which are nonsense. I held a very high clearance at one time and still gave briefings routinely. His supporters also claim that because he’s a Privy Council member he doesn’t need a clearance, which didn’t the case.
I doubt that there’s anything nefarious in his background, but I don’t understand the reasoning here.
If his Chief of Staff is briefing people that don't have a security clearance on sensitive issues that require a clearance, shouldn't the Chief of Staff have his security clearance revoked?
As I said, I had to pass a security clearance for my brother just because I shared the same womb, three years after him. It helped that I had only the very occasional speeding ticket (one actually) and a couple of dutifully paid parking tickets on my record, but I still recall the in-depth interview in my living room with the RCMP.
If there isn't anything nefarious in his background, why won't he submit to a background check for a security clearance? Occam's Razor says he is hiding something big.
I'm enjoying your posts more and more, because you're blunt and direct. That works for me.
I was struck by your comments on the enquiry. I didn't realize it was illegal to release the names of the people implicated. That's news for me. I too despise the partisanship, but worry the secrecy is feeding unhealthy suspicion. I've never voted Green, but I've got a certain respect for Elizabeth May. She called the report a nothing-burger.
I used “illegal” with some trepidation, I’ll admit. It would certainly illegally reveal classified intelligence and make public accusations of criminal activity without due process.
As for it being a nothing burger, I can’t really judge without seeing the data. I strongly suspect that there’s something to it, especially in BC, Alberta, and metro Toronto, but have no access to evidence anymore.
I’m tired of all the idiotic games, to be honest. P
Hello there! Thank you for posts! I learn a lot from them. If you could, I would like to know what you think about a young adult joining the Canadian Reserves at this time. Good idea, bad idea… what’s your take on this considering the current state of affairs. Please and thank you!