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I keep waiting for a signal of the Carney Liberals pushing progressive policies of any kind. Over a year in power, I tally: income tax cuts, broad cuts to government programs, new restrictions on refugees, a massive boost in military spending, and advancement of oil pipelines. And now union busting?

thestar.comCarney government eying curbs on right to strike, labour leaders warnThe Carney government is contemplating changes to Canadian labour law that several unions say aims to designate more workplaces as "essential services" and curb the right to strike while undermining

Ongoing evidence of our neoconservative national governing party: bsky.app/profile/mark...

Mark Carney@mark-carney.bsky.social

Canadians deserve to be safe in their communities. That’s why we’re hiring 1,000 new RCMP personnel — and giving law enforcement the tools and support they need to keep our streets safe.

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In this long thread, @doctorow.pluralistic.net tears Carney’s “Third Way” approach to shreds:

"Third Way" liberal politics involves *saying* things that working people love, but *doing* things that sociopathic plutocrats love. It works ...right up until voters notice that you're not *doing* the things. That realisation breeds cynicism and fury and paves the way for fascist strongmen. 2/