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  • I never thought I would see so many Americans interested in Canadian politics…. which speaks to how sensationalized all of this is. 
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,449
    PJ_Soul said:
    dignin said:
    dignin said:
    the reign of dictatorial terror is finally over. 

    This just proves that PM blackface is way worse than Putin.

    Im sick of hunkering down in my bomb shelter. Internet is spotty down here.


    You have internet? I rely on CB and shortwave.
    unsung hooked him up. he moved up here when biden got elected. 
    i wonder if he really did move. haven't seen him around here in a long time.

    Didn't he get booted?
    nope
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • static111
    static111 Posts: 5,057
    I never thought I would see so many Americans interested in Canadian politics…. which speaks to how sensationalized all of this is. 
    I'm just here for the cowherds
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  • Parksy
    Parksy Posts: 1,849
    dignin said:
    the reign of dictatorial terror is finally over. 
    lol
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Health Canada approves the first made in Canada covid-19 vaccine from Medicago, another non/mRNA vaccine. Efficacy was estimated as 71% against infection and 100% against severe disease but this data is pre-omicron. Also unclear when/if it will be available in the different provinces. 

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  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,956
    Health Canada approves the first made in Canada covid-19 vaccine from Medicago, another non/mRNA vaccine. Efficacy was estimated as 71% against infection and 100% against severe disease but this data is pre-omicron. Also unclear when/if it will be available in the different provinces. 

    This is good news, thanks for sharing.  As I was reading about it I'm not sure I want it, but I'm glad to see more options available to Canadians and hopefully this will help address some of the concerns of the hesitant,  if access isn't too onerous. 

    At present I need to get back in touch with my family doctor (of 40+ years) and tell him he was wrong in his understanding of who can access the Janssen shot and push him for a full referral.  For someone who has quite low self-confidence that's a big ask, but admittedly one I need just steel myself for and do it. 

    Thanks again to you (and others) for sharing good information around vaccinations,  even when I continue to express my own concerns. 
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,889

    Health Canada approves the first made in Canada covid-19 vaccine from Medicago, another non/mRNA vaccine. Efficacy was estimated as 71% against infection and 100% against severe disease but this data is pre-omicron. Also unclear when/if it will be available in the different provinces. 

    Feels like too little too late?  If I get a fourth shot some day, I hope it's been updated to be more effective against modern variants.   Seems iffy to keep using vaccines only designed for the original version of the virus?

  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    Zod said:

    Health Canada approves the first made in Canada covid-19 vaccine from Medicago, another non/mRNA vaccine. Efficacy was estimated as 71% against infection and 100% against severe disease but this data is pre-omicron. Also unclear when/if it will be available in the different provinces. 

    Feels like too little too late?  If I get a fourth shot some day, I hope it's been updated to be more effective against modern variants.   Seems iffy to keep using vaccines only designed for the original version of the virus?

    If it helps you not die I wouldn't call that iffy.
  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,956
    Zod said:

    Health Canada approves the first made in Canada covid-19 vaccine from Medicago, another non/mRNA vaccine. Efficacy was estimated as 71% against infection and 100% against severe disease but this data is pre-omicron. Also unclear when/if it will be available in the different provinces. 

    Feels like too little too late?  If I get a fourth shot some day, I hope it's been updated to be more effective against modern variants.   Seems iffy to keep using vaccines only designed for the original version of the virus?

    From what I read in the CBC article this vaccine was developed against delta, not "covid classic". The numbers presented are impressive,  but we've already been there with the previous vaccines,  and I agree with your concerns.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Zod said:

    Health Canada approves the first made in Canada covid-19 vaccine from Medicago, another non/mRNA vaccine. Efficacy was estimated as 71% against infection and 100% against severe disease but this data is pre-omicron. Also unclear when/if it will be available in the different provinces. 

    Feels like too little too late?  If I get a fourth shot some day, I hope it's been updated to be more effective against modern variants.   Seems iffy to keep using vaccines only designed for the original version of the virus?

    If you have already had three shots I would say that you are not the target audience for this vaccine. People who have access to and are willing to accept the mRNA vaccines should have them; this is for people who won’t or can’t take those, not just in Canada but worldwide. 
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  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    It's good to read that we're back making vaccines again. We also recently started making opioids so we don't need to depend on Switzerland anymore.
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  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Emergency Monday gone by Wednesday..Lol

    several things happened

    -the senate was likely going to say no (doing their job for once)
    -the bank run for some reason was not anticipated (I guess monetary policy matters)
    -internal polls showed this was the dumbest move ever

    best part is this will finish Singh’s political career…the NDP have never elected a dumber leader.


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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    Agreed on the Senate, alot of opposition there from the debates I've been watching.  Same back and forth there much like parliament.

    Also, not sure how accurate this members information is, but the banks/Fintrac already had the power to control/review the convoy funding.
    https://youtu.be/2OP0l2h64I4

    Perhaps forcing the tow truck companies. 

    Has there been any powers from the EMA they kept in place since revoking?  Something along the lines to shut down future protests and funding?

    Singh's position will be viewed as him turning his back to the working class.

    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    Nami said:
    Agreed on the Senate, alot of opposition there from the debates I've been watching.  Same back and forth there much like parliament.

    Also, not sure how accurate this members information is, but the banks/Fintrac already had the power to control/review the convoy funding.
    https://youtu.be/2OP0l2h64I4

    Perhaps forcing the tow truck companies. 

    Has there been any powers from the EMA they kept in place since revoking?  Something along the lines to shut down future protests and funding?

    Singh's position will be viewed as him turning his back to the working class.

    This convoy doesn't represent the working class. 
  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,956
    Nami said:
    Agreed on the Senate, alot of opposition there from the debates I've been watching.  Same back and forth there much like parliament.

    Also, not sure how accurate this members information is, but the banks/Fintrac already had the power to control/review the convoy funding.
    https://youtu.be/2OP0l2h64I4

    Perhaps forcing the tow truck companies. 

    Has there been any powers from the EMA they kept in place since revoking?  Something along the lines to shut down future protests and funding?

    Singh's position will be viewed as him turning his back to the working class.

    As far as I know all special powers went away with the revocation of the EA. If this incident truly exposed issues with crowdfunding movements then it’s time for our elected representatives to study the issues and write and enact effective legislation. I haven’t heard anything about that yet, but that’s something that may spin out of whatever committees and inquiries are struck.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,956
    My apologies, it would seem, reading this column, that some of the powers are still in effect. I’m friggin’ confused, lol.

    https://apple.news/A1_7R9v8QRWu4KvC76g_GoQ
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    My apologies, it would seem, reading this column, that some of the powers are still in effect. I’m friggin’ confused, lol.

    https://apple.news/A1_7R9v8QRWu4KvC76g_GoQ
    Ive been looking for this thanks.  So any form of protest they deem dissenting, at this point in time, they can apply these acts.  So wrong imo.


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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    edited February 2022
    People are moving their money out of the banking system…the liberal are idiots.
    Give Peas A Chance…