Value Subtracted
Have you ever considered that the Prime Directive is not only not ethical, but also illogical, and perhaps morally indefensible?
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Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•All players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial. Live updates hereEnglish8·2 days agoNot equipped to handle sexual assault cases. This is a very well-documented issue.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•All players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial. Live updates hereEnglish19·2 days agoThis has unfortunately been the case in sexual assault cases since…forever, really.
There are almost never any witnesses, human memory is fallible, alcohol is sometimes a factor…the justice system is not well-equipped to handle it.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Supreme Court won’t hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmerEnglish9·2 days agoGood - the original case seemed pretty straightforward.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Union claims prime minister broke promise to 'cap, not cut' public serviceEnglish2·2 days agoPayroll is a large portion of any budget, and I haven’t seen any credible claims that it’s possible to cut round it, or that they’re even trying.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Union claims prime minister broke promise to 'cap, not cut' public serviceEnglish2·2 days agoI don’t think it’s possible to make budget cuts that huge without cutting staff.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Union claims prime minister broke promise to 'cap, not cut' public serviceEnglish3·2 days agoYou’re free to give them the benefit of the doubt. The union is not obligated to, and I’m inclined to think their concerns are very valid.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Union claims prime minister broke promise to 'cap, not cut' public serviceEnglish3·2 days agoI’d hardly call it “cherry picking” - “We are also committed to capping, not cutting, public service employment” is a complete statement unto itself, and constitutes an election promise. There’s no ambiguity, and there are no caveats provided.
If you want to make the argument that they intend to reduce departmental budgets by 15% without cutting staff…I’m willing to listen to it, but I don’t think it’s likely to happen. And the departments don’t appear to have been instructed to do so.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Union claims prime minister broke promise to 'cap, not cut' public serviceEnglish11·3 days agoWe are also committed to capping, not cutting, public service employment. Federal workers deliver essential services to Canadians and are critical to helping Canada meet this moment of crisis. As part of our review of spending we will ensure that the size of the federal public service meets the needs of Canadians.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•The Liberals promised to strengthen the CBC. Now They’re Cutting It.English2·3 days agoI don’t remember reading anything about them being “directed” to do so by the government, and even if that’s the case, that was last year, well before the election.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteOPto Canada@lemmy.ca•Manitoba signs agreements with 4 provinces to improve trade and labour mobilityEnglish4·4 days agoI’m honestly relieved - if there’s one area in which I think his government has been lacking, it’s been the environmental portfolio.
This restraint is a positive step, even though it’s been framed as a reconciliation concern.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteOPto Canada@lemmy.ca•Manitoba signs agreements with 4 provinces to improve trade and labour mobilityEnglish14·4 days agoOn Tuesday, the premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario also signed memorandums of understanding to build new pipelines, railroads and energy infrastructure to move oil, gas and critical minerals between the provinces. Manitoba did not sign the agreement.
Kinew said Manitoba’s major infrastructure projects must first have a consensus from Indigenous stakeholders before putting shovels in the ground.
I’m glad to see this, and also very curious to see the consequences.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Why did U.S. — not Canadian — fighter jets respond to alleged hijacking of B.C. plane?English11·7 days agoIt’s definitely a case of NORAD working as designed. Which is good!
The fact that we’re borderline amazed that it’s working as designed is much less good.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Why did U.S. — not Canadian — fighter jets respond to alleged hijacking of B.C. plane?English6·7 days agoI was mainly responding to the claim that there’s no base, but I really don’t see the value in stationing a combat squadron there.
In the case of an actual foreign invasion, there would be enough time to redeploy from elsewhere.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Why did U.S. — not Canadian — fighter jets respond to alleged hijacking of B.C. plane?English13·7 days agoAs I said downthread, that’s a very sensible use of a coastal air force base.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Why did U.S. — not Canadian — fighter jets respond to alleged hijacking of B.C. plane?English12·7 days agoYeah, the most imminent air threat has historically been over the pole, which is why CFB Cold Lake exists.
The squadrons on Vancouver Island are for surveillance and search-and-rescue, which is entirely sensible for the coast.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Why did U.S. — not Canadian — fighter jets respond to alleged hijacking of B.C. plane?English19·7 days agoCFB Comox is located on Vancouver Island.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteOPto Canada@lemmy.ca•Mattfrom103: "an unofficial channel showing videos of all the hard work 103 SAR Squadron in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada does."English4·10 days agoVery cool - I honestly had never considered the logistics of these sorts of operations, but seeing the host of these videos work out the fuel stops along the way just to make it out to the ships they’re evacuating people from has been incredible.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteto Canada@lemmy.ca•Manitoba premier shoots back at U.S. lawmakers over smoke complaintEnglish7·16 days agoI’m just mad we’re exporting the stuff for free.
Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteOPto Canada@lemmy.ca•RCMP charges CAF members with trying to create 'anti-government militia' and seize landEnglish2·18 days agoThey seem to be playing things close to the vest for now, but I’m sure that will all come out in time.
Like some other jurisdictions, Canada has protections against self-incrimination.