I’d like to see a little more scrutiny of the way the media reports on and frames these things, too.

There are far too many stories that basically start and end at “this government project will cost X millions/billions/whatever,” without putting any effort into exploring whether that’s a lot of money in context. It’s always going to sound like a lot without proper analysis.

If I remember correctly, the Sussex property itself is inadequate for modern security needs, so I agree completely, with the caveat that they should find another location.

a federally funded agency is doing away with an efficient electronic system, with no clear plans for its replacement.

What am I missing?

Most of the investment — approximately $32 billion — is being drawn from a pool of money set aside almost four years ago by former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government to modernize NORAD, the binational North American air defence command shared with the United States.

So not necessarily new funds, but perhaps a more solid plan on what it will be spent on.

They’re riding high in the polls, so it makes strategic sense to get it done ASAP.

I think both things can be true to be honest.

It’s a shame, but I can also understand why - council meetings and other open events are increasingly security risks, full of wingnut conspiracy theorists.

Even though I mostly watched the main CBC feed, I really enjoy the Olympics being handled by the broadcast consortium.

There was a small moment at the end of the hockey tournament where Elliotte Friedman turned to his fellow panelists and thanked them, acknowledging that they may never actually work together again, since they were a hodgepodge of Sportsnet people and TSN people, amongst others. Kind of a unique* thing.

*okay, probably not unique, but somewhat unusual.

boop

The Brits seemed to be in full control going into the ninth, and it was theirs to lose.

And they did, with some critical errors that completely changed the momentum of the game.

Tough Olympics for her, but it’s good to see her get a medal.

I didn’t claim otherwise.

To be clear, this was a single location, not the entire company.

I don’t have a real issue with floor-crossing, since it’s true to the principle that you’re supposed to vote for the principle, not the party.

But it’s pretty tough to deny that that’s simply not the way most people vote.

“Slide fast” - suddenly I understand the sport!

They’re still three seats shy, thanks to the resignations of Blair and Freeland, and the Supreme Court overturning Tatiana Auguste’s election.

“Those conversations [with his family over the holidays] have been honest, difficult and deeply personal at times. But they also led me to reflect on the gravity of the moment that our country is living through — which our prime minister addressed head on in his speech at Davos. For Canada, this is a moment that demands steady leadership, constructive collaboration between all parliamentarians.”

“After further reflection with my family, and conversations with colleagues and constituents, I will be continuing to serve in Parliament — and I will be working with Prime Minister Mark Carney as a part of his new government to help build our country’s strength as we face the challenges ahead.”

It’ll be interesting to hear what he has to say for himself.

Having been the one to originally use the word “accident,” I should probably amend that to “habitual.” A bad habit that people generally don’t call, that the Swedish team doesn’t appreciate (and is technically correct about).