Trudeau neatly f--ked @MarkJCarney's political ambitions with this leak.

Here's why. A thread 🧵: First, this leak to the Globe was purposeful. It put this information out into the public to force Carney's hand. Carney has been indelicately circling Trudeau's limping carcass of a political career for weeks. To not be further gelded in front of his caucus Trudeau had to...2/

Today @viraniarif released a video filled with misleading tax advice that could cost Canadians big time.

My colleague and tax lawyer @PLawrenceMP tax lawyer joined me to debunk his claims. You'll want to read this whole 🧵: This morning, Canadian federal Justice Minister Arif Virani posted an egregiously bad "explainer" videoregarding the federal Liberal government's highly contentious capital gains tax increase. The video was riddled with misinformation that could cost some Canadians big bucks if his advice is taken to heart.

To be clear, the Liberal's capital gains tax increase will negatively impact every Canadian, no matter if they are claiming one on their tax return or not. But for those who do have to claim an increase, if those people took the claims Mr. Virani made in his video at face value, they could cause massive tax problems for them.

So, to debunk Mr. Virani's misinformation, I'm joined today by my colleague Philip Lawrence, the Member of Parliament for Northumberland—Peterborough South. Philip holds both a law degree and an MBA, and focused his previous law practice on taxation.

1/ @journo_dale, please apologize and acknowledge this was wrong, publicly and to @GarnettGenuis. Let me make a personal appeal as to why this is so important.
cbc.ca/news/politics/… 2/ Your colleagues and MPs deal with death threats and threats of violence. I do. Ask @atRachelGilmore and others. I know you think this is a joke, but it’s not. Using the words “shoot them” when referring to an elected official normalizes violence. That is no joking matter.

1/ Objectively, this is the most tone deaf interview I’ve ever read.
cbc.ca/amp/1.6571569 2/ As I wrote, the @wef has never taken responsibility for putting out the objectively bonkers “Great Reset” policy during the onset of covid when the world was in a panic, particularly after @ProfKlausSchwab made the boneheaded decision to brag that he had “infiltrated cabinets”

1/ It’s more important than ever for political leaders - on left and the right - to resist the temptation to profit from political polarization. In practical terms this means not platforming wedge issues and instead, normalizing listening and consensus building. 2/ If this is the outcome the voting public wants, we need to ask for it from our leaders and demonstrate it ourselves.

1/ Rant. Dear reporters and producers, this is how I actually want to respond when I receive any variation on this media request: 2/ “No I don’t want to talk about this. I’m tired of talking about this $hit. I’m tired of the endless victim porn and no solutions. I’m tired of platforming this issue instead of the litany of others my constituents need me to speak to.”

1/ Our province needs hope, a positive vision for the future, and a Conservative leader who can inspire Albertans and win. 2/ In recent weeks, I have been encouraged to seek the leadership of the United Conservative Party. This is not a decision that should be taken lightly by anyone.

1/ Today, after a week of heavy preparation, I was going to launch a defence of Trudeau's war on workers in a key Canadian industry. Instead, a CPC caucus member did this, and this is what will lead the news for a week. Liberals are rejoicing! Thread. 2/ Prices of basic goods are out of control. We have a major labour AND unemployment crisis. Canada's deficit is out of control. There will always be differences in a party - but this.....we will never overcome the Liberals if we're in open public warfare with each other.

@kinsellawarren Canada has had an elected female MP who won the leadership of a political party and became PM.

Canada has not had an elected female MP who won the leadership of a political party and led said party through a general election that resulted in her party forming government. @kinsellawarren The reasons for why the latter has never happened is where the real debate lies.

1/ I probably will disagree with most of @AnnamiePaul's policy positions, but how could I know if her voice can't be heard? Her voice is worthy, and this type of treatment is indicative of how women who seek to upend the status quo are treated in politics. So, to you, Annamie...

https://twitter.com/torontostar/status/1388117236087394305

2/ Rule one, do not be polite. They want you to be nice and polite to keep you complacent and keep the status quo alive. When change must be made, at all costs, avoid being polite. In you is a militant, angry, fearless and ruthless woman. Unleash her.

This exchange b/w Morneau & LPC backbencher shows where the sword is being pointed on the Trudeau/Morneau We scandal by the LPC: a junior female cab min who isnt part of old Laurentian money circles @BardishKW. This is why women shouldn’t do men’s dirty work. (Via @brianlilley) The reality is @BardishKW has dutifully carried water for Trudeau on many occasions, answering questions in the House for him on a range of shitty topics, including his history with blackface, the groping allegations, Aga Khan island, SNC Lavalin and more.

1/ Ok. I'm just about done my zoom calls for the day and catching up on this, so let's do this. Thread. Before I do, I ask you all to read this. mprempel.ca/news/f/mp-remp…

https://twitter.com/lraitt/status/1255282468195913728

2/ Since the Star got personal I guess I will, even though I hate doing so. I've never believed in the whole "work life balance" myth as it relates to politics. To do this job well it is all consuming. Period. I've gone through two major relationship breakups in politics.

1/ Derek, with everything else going on in my community that I need to fight for, I can't believe I have to use my platform explain to you why what you said at precisely at the 0:40 mark of your video is so profoundly wrong, but here we go. Thanks, buddy. Thread.

https://twitter.com/DerekSloanCPC/status/1252738270632558599

2/ "Does she work for China or for Canada". That's what you said. Not, "I have concerns about the advice she's been providing to Canadians" or "the response of the WHO needs to be severely scrutinized". Why did you use the former phrasing as opposed to the latter?

1/ Thread. Hi @GovStitt. I'm an elected official from Canada - kind is the equivalent of an American Congressional rep. However, I have have a big problem that only you can solve. It's close to my heart, and is causing me no end of anxiety, and it's related to COVID-19. 2/ You see, I got married to one of your electors about a year ago. He voted for you, and he proudly served your country for over 24 years in the army. I have three step kids by him, and I'm worried because of the lack of state clarity on isolation measures related to COVID-19.

Thread. Things that aren't social distancing / make things worse:
- you're under 25 and think you can't get sick nytimes.com/2020/03/18/hea…
- you have a few friends over because you know them and think theres only a few cases so what's the big deal google.ca/amp/s/beta.ctv… - you have your brother and sister in law over for dinner because they're family google.ca/amp/s/amp.cnn.…
- you go to a worship service because you think nothing really bad can happen google.ca/amp/s/www.live…

1/ Thread. My party is in the middle of a leadership race, it just received a "what went wrong" report, and now Harper has stepped back from the fund. So let's talk about a vision for corporate governance. How the party is governed is just as important as what it stands for. 2/ First, current state. Right now, our governance, in theory, is managed between the Leader (elected by members), the Fund (appointed by leader) and National Council (NC) (elected by members).

1/ Thread. There's a lot of truth in here. Our party can and must offer a vitally missing counterpoint to the dogma of the crowded space on the left in Canada. Big, bold, visionary stuff. Over the last few years.... nationalpost.com/opinion/np-vie… 2/....I feel like our party has been cowed into submission that somehow transactional politics are the only thing that we should be doing; that big bold transformative ideas on the right are verboten simply by virtue of them not being Liberal.

@AndrewTumilty @lisakinsella 1/ Hey guys - I say this with my partisan hat off, and with a legit desire to dialogue on this. Mocking the separatist sentiment is wrong. It is real, it is rooted in legitimate concerns, and is widespread. It's not the same as it was 30 years ago. @AndrewTumilty @lisakinsella 2/ The people who feel like Canada is hanging them out to dry are from every demographic - new Canadians, young and old, straight and gay. The feeling is much more widespread than what is being depicted in a few rallies held by a few people.

1/ Thread. All of us in Canada are blessed to live in a pluralism that exists because we have the right to be free from discrimination based on many things, including who we love. 2/ Each of us have the responsibility to protect that right, not just for ourselves, but for every Canadian. We also have the responsibility to put compassion first, and seek this right for every person around the world.

1/ Thread. Ok Twitter, I ask you to follow my friend Richard who is running as the @CPC_HQ candidate in Victoria. Fun fact: Richard and I grew up next door to each other in Winnipeg. Also.....

https://twitter.com/RichardCaronCPC/status/1162105528425877504

2/ Victoria is a riding that’s in play, and Richard has the best story about why he’s running, which I’m going to share with you....
ipolitics.ca/2019/08/15/lib…

@kinsellawarren 1/ Thread. October 22, 2014. I was late for my caucus meeting. I remember this because I threw flats instead of heels on as I ran out the door in the morning. @kinsellawarren 2/ Because I was late, I didn’t have a seat, and ended up standing near the north door. In those first split seconds, I could my colleagues thought it was ongoing construction noise. But I knew right away what it was.