Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
stay on as prime minister until a new leader
is chosen.
Who do you think should (or will) replace him
as Liberal leader?
On Jan 6, 2025 at 3:33:12 PM EST, "David Dalton" <dalton@nfld.com> wrote:
Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
stay on as prime minister until a new leader
is chosen.
Who do you think should (or will) replace him
as Liberal leader?
Hi David,
I don't like any of the potential candidates. The are all part of the old guard. Carney is the only one who hasnt been in Trudeau's cabinet. But I don't
think he is a leader - Trudeau without the charisma :). Actually, I think Dominic is the best bet. However, I think what they need is someone from outside who can take the libs back to the Classic Liberal Party. There isn't time for that though. Maybe in four years, eh.
Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
stay on as prime minister until a new leader
is chosen.
Who do you think should (or will) replace him
as Liberal leader?
--
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face alone the plans you make; Decisions they will try to break" (S. McL.)
Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
stay on as prime minister until a new leader
is chosen.
Who do you think should (or will) replace him
as Liberal leader?
Hi David,
I don't like any of the potential candidates. The are all part of the old >guard. Carney is the only one who hasnt been in Trudeau's cabinet. But I don't >think he is a leader - Trudeau without the charisma :). Actually, I think >Dominic is the best bet. However, I think what they need is someone from >outside who can take the libs back to the Classic Liberal Party. There isn't >time for that though. Maybe in four years, eh.
On 1/6/2025 12:52 PM, Tara wrote:
On Jan 6, 2025 at 3:33:12 PM EST, "David Dalton" <dalton@nfld.com> wrote: >>
Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
stay on as prime minister until a new leader
is chosen.
Who do you think should (or will) replace him
as Liberal leader?
Hi David,
I don't like any of the potential candidates. The are all part of the old
guard. Carney is the only one who hasnt been in Trudeau's cabinet. But I don't
think he is a leader - Trudeau without the charisma :). Actually, I think
Dominic is the best bet. However, I think what they need is someone from
outside who can take the libs back to the Classic Liberal Party. There isn't >> time for that though. Maybe in four years, eh.
No, wait, Tara, there is a real possibility for you get a genuineCanada would be much too boring for Musk. Wondering what he studied at Queens and why he left (Queens is an excellent University).
change of direction here.
Just relax, take a deep breath, and consider this:
Elon Musk can become your next Prime Minister!
And WOW, did Chatty screw up on this one!. Note that in the
following, under point (1), Chatty claims that "there is no
public record of him holding Canadian citizenship".
HA! That's bogus. If you read the wiki article on Elon, it clearly
states that Elon, "at the age of 18 he immigrated to Canada,
acquiring its citizenship through his Canadian-born mother, Maye."
SO, I asked Chatty point-blank (second block below) "Does Elon
Musk hold Canadian citizenship?" To which Chatty instantly replied:
"Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it
through his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian.
WHAT A SCREW UP!
So, bottom line, if Elon just LIVES in Canada occasionally, he can
be your next Prime Minister!
Ned
---
Q: Does the Canadian government rules prevent Elon Must from being Prime Minister?
ChatGPT:
Yes, there are specific rules that would likely prevent Elon Musk from becoming the Prime Minister of Canada, unless certain conditions are
met. Here are the key points:
1. Canadian Citizenship
To be eligible to become Prime Minister, an individual must be a
Canadian citizen.
Elon Musk, born in South Africa, holds U.S. citizenship and previously
held South African citizenship, but there is no public record of him
holding Canadian citizenship. If he is not a Canadian citizen, he would
not qualify.
2. Membership in the House of Commons
The Prime Minister of Canada is typically the leader of the political
party with the most seats in the House of Commons. To be the Prime
Minister, a person usually needs to be elected as a Member of Parliament
(MP) in Canada.
To become an MP, Elon Musk would need to run for election in a Canadian federal riding and win.
3. Residency and Political Involvement
Canadian political leaders are generally expected to reside in Canada
and actively participate in the country's political and public life.
Musk’s primary residence and business activities are in the United
States, which could be a significant obstacle.
4. Constitutional and Practical Considerations
While there are no explicit constitutional rules that prohibit a non-Canadian-born individual from becoming Prime Minister (as long as
they are a citizen and meet other criteria), the practicalities of
running for office, leading a political party, and gaining widespread
public support could be significant barriers.
Unless Elon Musk obtains Canadian citizenship, establishes residency in Canada, and becomes deeply involved in Canadian politics, it is highly unlikely he could become Prime Minister.
---
Q: Does Elon Musk hold Canadian citizenship?
ChatGPT:
Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it through
his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian. This citizenship allowed him to
move to Canada in the late 1980s, where he briefly attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, before transferring to the University
of Pennsylvania in the United States.
Although Musk is a Canadian citizen, he primarily resides in the United States and conducts most of his business there. This would not
disqualify him from pursuing Canadian political office, but he would
still face significant practical and political barriers to becoming
Prime Minister, such as establishing residency, participating in
Canadian political life, and being elected as a Member of Parliament.
---
On Jan 6, 2025 at 4:56:05 PM EST, "Ned Ludd" <nedludd@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
On 1/6/2025 12:52 PM, Tara wrote:Canada would be much too boring for Musk. Wondering what he studied at Queens and why he left (Queens is an excellent University).
On Jan 6, 2025 at 3:33:12 PM EST, "David Dalton" <dalton@nfld.com> wrote: >>>
Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
stay on as prime minister until a new leader
is chosen.
Who do you think should (or will) replace him
as Liberal leader?
Hi David,
I don't like any of the potential candidates. The are all part of the old >>> guard. Carney is the only one who hasnt been in Trudeau's cabinet. But I don't
think he is a leader - Trudeau without the charisma :). Actually, I think >>> Dominic is the best bet. However, I think what they need is someone from >>> outside who can take the libs back to the Classic Liberal Party. There isn't
time for that though. Maybe in four years, eh.
No, wait, Tara, there is a real possibility for you get a genuine
change of direction here.
Just relax, take a deep breath, and consider this:
Elon Musk can become your next Prime Minister!
And WOW, did Chatty screw up on this one!. Note that in the
following, under point (1), Chatty claims that "there is no
public record of him holding Canadian citizenship".
HA! That's bogus. If you read the wiki article on Elon, it clearly
states that Elon, "at the age of 18 he immigrated to Canada,
acquiring its citizenship through his Canadian-born mother, Maye."
SO, I asked Chatty point-blank (second block below) "Does Elon
Musk hold Canadian citizenship?" To which Chatty instantly replied:
"Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it
through his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian.
WHAT A SCREW UP!
So, bottom line, if Elon just LIVES in Canada occasionally, he can
be your next Prime Minister!
Ned
---
Q: Does the Canadian government rules prevent Elon Must from being Prime
Minister?
ChatGPT:
Yes, there are specific rules that would likely prevent Elon Musk from
becoming the Prime Minister of Canada, unless certain conditions are
met. Here are the key points:
1. Canadian Citizenship
To be eligible to become Prime Minister, an individual must be a
Canadian citizen.
Elon Musk, born in South Africa, holds U.S. citizenship and previously
held South African citizenship, but there is no public record of him
holding Canadian citizenship. If he is not a Canadian citizen, he would
not qualify.
2. Membership in the House of Commons
The Prime Minister of Canada is typically the leader of the political
party with the most seats in the House of Commons. To be the Prime
Minister, a person usually needs to be elected as a Member of Parliament
(MP) in Canada.
To become an MP, Elon Musk would need to run for election in a Canadian
federal riding and win.
3. Residency and Political Involvement
Canadian political leaders are generally expected to reside in Canada
and actively participate in the country's political and public life.
Musk’s primary residence and business activities are in the United
States, which could be a significant obstacle.
4. Constitutional and Practical Considerations
While there are no explicit constitutional rules that prohibit a
non-Canadian-born individual from becoming Prime Minister (as long as
they are a citizen and meet other criteria), the practicalities of
running for office, leading a political party, and gaining widespread
public support could be significant barriers.
Unless Elon Musk obtains Canadian citizenship, establishes residency in
Canada, and becomes deeply involved in Canadian politics, it is highly
unlikely he could become Prime Minister.
---
Q: Does Elon Musk hold Canadian citizenship?
ChatGPT:
Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it through
his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian. This citizenship allowed him to
move to Canada in the late 1980s, where he briefly attended Queen’s
University in Kingston, Ontario, before transferring to the University
of Pennsylvania in the United States.
Although Musk is a Canadian citizen, he primarily resides in the United
States and conducts most of his business there. This would not
disqualify him from pursuing Canadian political office, but he would
still face significant practical and political barriers to becoming
Prime Minister, such as establishing residency, participating in
Canadian political life, and being elected as a Member of Parliament.
---
I wonder if Chatty would know what most Canadians think about Musk and whether we would vote for him or not. I doubt that he would have the patience to go through all the barriers and snail like speed that it takes to get anything done here anyway. Maybe he could try having a lottery. -$100,000 per vote
Nah :)
On Jan 6, 2025 at 8:01:22 PM EST, "Tara" <jackpine@airpost.net> wrote:
On Jan 6, 2025 at 4:56:05 PM EST, "Ned Ludd" <nedludd@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
On 1/6/2025 12:52 PM, Tara wrote:Canada would be much too boring for Musk. Wondering what he studied at Queens
On Jan 6, 2025 at 3:33:12 PM EST, "David Dalton" <dalton@nfld.com> wrote:
Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
stay on as prime minister until a new leader
is chosen.
Who do you think should (or will) replace him
as Liberal leader?
Hi David,
I don't like any of the potential candidates. The are all part of the old >>>> guard. Carney is the only one who hasnt been in Trudeau's cabinet. But I don't
think he is a leader - Trudeau without the charisma :). Actually, I think >>>> Dominic is the best bet. However, I think what they need is someone from >>>> outside who can take the libs back to the Classic Liberal Party. There isn't
time for that though. Maybe in four years, eh.
No, wait, Tara, there is a real possibility for you get a genuine
change of direction here.
Just relax, take a deep breath, and consider this:
Elon Musk can become your next Prime Minister!
And WOW, did Chatty screw up on this one!. Note that in the
following, under point (1), Chatty claims that "there is no
public record of him holding Canadian citizenship".
HA! That's bogus. If you read the wiki article on Elon, it clearly
states that Elon, "at the age of 18 he immigrated to Canada,
acquiring its citizenship through his Canadian-born mother, Maye."
SO, I asked Chatty point-blank (second block below) "Does Elon
Musk hold Canadian citizenship?" To which Chatty instantly replied:
"Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it
through his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian.
WHAT A SCREW UP!
So, bottom line, if Elon just LIVES in Canada occasionally, he can
be your next Prime Minister!
Ned
---
Q: Does the Canadian government rules prevent Elon Must from being Prime >>> Minister?
ChatGPT:
Yes, there are specific rules that would likely prevent Elon Musk from
becoming the Prime Minister of Canada, unless certain conditions are
met. Here are the key points:
1. Canadian Citizenship
To be eligible to become Prime Minister, an individual must be a
Canadian citizen.
Elon Musk, born in South Africa, holds U.S. citizenship and previously
held South African citizenship, but there is no public record of him
holding Canadian citizenship. If he is not a Canadian citizen, he would
not qualify.
2. Membership in the House of Commons
The Prime Minister of Canada is typically the leader of the political
party with the most seats in the House of Commons. To be the Prime
Minister, a person usually needs to be elected as a Member of Parliament >>> (MP) in Canada.
To become an MP, Elon Musk would need to run for election in a Canadian
federal riding and win.
3. Residency and Political Involvement
Canadian political leaders are generally expected to reside in Canada
and actively participate in the country's political and public life.
Musk’s primary residence and business activities are in the United
States, which could be a significant obstacle.
4. Constitutional and Practical Considerations
While there are no explicit constitutional rules that prohibit a
non-Canadian-born individual from becoming Prime Minister (as long as
they are a citizen and meet other criteria), the practicalities of
running for office, leading a political party, and gaining widespread
public support could be significant barriers.
Unless Elon Musk obtains Canadian citizenship, establishes residency in
Canada, and becomes deeply involved in Canadian politics, it is highly
unlikely he could become Prime Minister.
---
Q: Does Elon Musk hold Canadian citizenship?
ChatGPT:
Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it through
his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian. This citizenship allowed him to
move to Canada in the late 1980s, where he briefly attended Queen’s
University in Kingston, Ontario, before transferring to the University
of Pennsylvania in the United States.
Although Musk is a Canadian citizen, he primarily resides in the United
States and conducts most of his business there. This would not
disqualify him from pursuing Canadian political office, but he would
still face significant practical and political barriers to becoming
Prime Minister, such as establishing residency, participating in
Canadian political life, and being elected as a Member of Parliament.
---
and why he left (Queens is an excellent University).
I wonder if Chatty would know what most Canadians think about Musk and
whether we would vote for him or not. I doubt that he would have the patience
to go through all the barriers and snail like speed that it takes to get
anything done here anyway. Maybe he could try having a lottery. -$100,000 per
vote
Nah :)
Oh..looks like were not impressed
https://www.cdmrn.ca/publications/2024-12-10-november-situation-report
On Jan 6, 2025 at 3:33:12 PM EST, "David Dalton" <dalton@nfld.com> wrote:
Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
stay on as prime minister until a new leader
is chosen.
Who do you think should (or will) replace him
as Liberal leader?
Hi David,
I don't like any of the potential candidates. The are all part of the old guard. Carney is the only one who hasnt been in Trudeau's cabinet. But I don't
think he is a leader - Trudeau without the charisma :). Actually, I think Dominic is the best bet. However, I think what they need is someone from outside who can take the libs back to the Classic Liberal Party. There isn't time for that though. Maybe in four years, eh.
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