CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the ongoing "Freedom Convoy" protests in Canada.
Nik thinks that Ont. Premier Doug Ford has managed to take a "pragmatic" approach on the protests after giving the provincial police more powers to deal with the demonstrators.
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Done and dusted politically speaking.
You wish
Many conservatives are disappointed with Ford. I am stating to lean that way to.
@7QHook ” out of the clutches of Public Health.” lol
@AEFGAG AEFGAG you can’t be serious, you STILL think this is about a virus and protecting people’s health?
What’s the alternative?
Conservatives who are disappointed with Ford are too thick to realize that he served them from defeat in the next election. The proof will chime In June.
a few Libs and New Democrats were shockingly impressed I found … in real conversations with family and friends. He looked so distressed when he wandered off the track.
The Ottawa council melt down was interesting, and how “alternative” policing might be viewed going forward.
NDP Signh is showing his populous control elitest flag.
New Blue Party for me!
Only changing course to get reelected, you’re FIRED Dougie.
You’re finished Dougie, just leave.
Then what? Horvath or the Wynn lacky
Make no mistake, Ford’s team is trying to save his political skin. He didn’t have an epiphany or some profound revelation. He is completely obsequious and has his political calculations made for him. It’s been a while since we’ve had a strong conservative leader.
you could make that argument with any politician. Some just calculate better than others
Voted for Doug ford !!
Will never again 👎
Same here, we’re not alone
Stay away from the ndp,Libs and cons
@neoarmour that should make it easy 😉
Nooo it was GREAT that Otoole resigned
The MAYOR he BLEW IT. FORD IS ON THE LINE. Let’s see what happens after this weekend ..
Agreed. Watson shocked me with how awful he was.
Pragmatic balance. Also known as fence sitting.
Agree…Ford is not a political casualty. Relaxing the mandates is following the other provinces that have already set this in motion. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, PEI have all lifted restrictions. It would be ridiculous if Ontario did not follow suit
The issue is we do not tolerate new lockdowns in the future, at all.
@Caradon Schuester :- We will do as required in the future, regarding future pandemics or other emergencies. Lockdowns are far from desired, but if the health of the population or the safety of the nation is at stake…lockdowns might be the only option. We cannot rule out this tool for use in the future…as emergencies demand.
Doug Ford tried to please both sides and disappointed both sides.
Trudocastro is going to go down history as an autocratic, dogmatic and incompetent pm . It is an embarrassment to won that title.
Ottawa downtown to be renamed Tianenmen square.
YES that is such a fair and intelligent analogy. duhh – CDN tanks grind protesters into paste…. Carl… Carl… You have become wedded to this story and it allows you to vent .. Outrage.. and sheer nonsense.
These restrictions will never end
Ottawa major needs to be charged with crimes against humanity for that police action over the past two days. Violence by our police is not justified on a peaceful protest.
THIS WAS NEVER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH