I've pulled together an article that brings together two very different thinkers talking about issues of relevance to the Prime Minister's reform of the civil service.

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/carneys-quest-to-reform-the-bureaucracy?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

[AI Summary]

A Globe and Mail reporter, Carrie Tait, who is investigating political interference allegations at Alberta's health authority, has been targeted by an anonymous X account, The Brokedown, which posted surreptitious photographs of her and detailed her private movements. The account also threatened to expose her sources, and a podcaster, David Wallace, shared advance details of the photographs. The targeting included spoofed phone calls made to appear as if they came from Tait's number. The incidents have been condemned by The Globe's editor-in-chief, David Walmsley, who emphasized the importance of protecting legitimate newsgathering. The Brokedown account and Wallace have also criticized Alberta MLA Peter Guthrie, who has been vocal about the government's health care procurement practices. The women photographed with Tait have received threatening messages, and a lawyer representing them believes the actions are part of a campaign to intimidate and silence potential sources.

https://www.parl.ca/documentviewer/en/44-1/bill/C-210/first-reading

Elections Canada research shows most adult voters oppose the measure: "Seven in ten respondents, 72 percent, disagreed."

The dance between bullies and victims happens at many levels. #Politics #Trump #Poilievre https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/vulnerability?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Killed the carbon tax, cut income taxes, supports pipelines and carbon capture, wants internal free trade and boosting military spending.

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/41864584

In this third article in a series I argue that populism is--at least in part--fueled by an inarticulate rage against Legalist forms of government.

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/defanging-populism-by-getting-stuff?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/what-ancient-chinese-political-theory?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#MarkCarney #BillC-2 #BillC-5

A lot's been written about how dangerous Bill C-2 is. I looked at the legislation and I'm not convinced it is. But I do think it is evidence of a very important change in governance. This article explains the legislation and lays out what led me to think this.

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/what-exactly-did-carney-mean-by-ministerial?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#Carney #BillC-2 #StrongBorders

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• Canadian vehicle trips to the U.S. dropped 35.2% in April 2025 compared with April 2024, hitting record lows. • New U.S. rule from April 11, 2025, requires Canadians staying over 30 days to register or risk $5,000 fines or jail. • Border businesses reported drops in sales up to 50%, with some losing more than 80% of walk-in traffic.

I think it helps us understand Trump, Elbows Up, and a lot of other political problems if we step back and think about some issues raised by both Anarchists and Daoists. What do you think?

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/anarchism-elbows-up-and-daoism?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#Anarchism #Daoism #ElbowsUp

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.