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Disturbing report on Muslim Pakistani rape gangs rocks UK Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has released a report detailing the horrific abuse of an estimated 250,000 predominantly white British girls at the hands of Muslim Pakistani rape gangs. The disturbing report crowdfunded by Lowe details the horrific abuse of approximately 250,000 mostly white, young, British girls at the hands of predominantly Muslim Pakistani rape gangs. The report also details how politicians and law enforcement turned a blind eye to the abuse across the country over fears of being labelled racist. McIlvenna commented on the massive scale of the abuse, noting it's difficult to comprehend. "With soccer season, I saw some people had posted on X pictures of the stadiums where the World Cup will be held, and said you can put 60,000 in some of these stadiums. Four times that, four stadiums full, and you begin to get an idea of what has happened in the UK for well over 50 years," he said. "That's kind of a depressing, but a visual way of putting what has happened over the UK in 50 years. And actually, Rupert talks about, he's had reports of his going back 70 years, back from 1955. I've certainly read reports from 1975 in local newspapers up in the north of England," McIlvenna continued. "But with his research, he's looked and found reports and convictions of groups of Pakistani Muslim men raping white, English girls from from as early as 1955," he added. The report has sparked intense anger throughout the country, with Restore Britain calling for mass deportations and accountability for all officials involved in covering up the abuse.
Rebel News402,686 次观看 • 26 天前
![LEAKED: The Canadian government's 'Ministry of Truth' A heavily redacted internal memo from Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s department contemplates “legal action” against individuals posting what the government deems as “false or misleading information” on platforms including Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. The 35-page document dated March 31, titled “Misinformation and Disinformation Strategy,” was obtained through access-to-information requests and first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter. It outlines a shift from reactive responses to proactive prevention and early detection of content that could undermine “the integrity of and public trust in government information.” Department managers admit that they already monitor official social media channels and media outlets daily for “comments and recurring inaccuracies,” the memo states. Social media is flagged as the main vector where “misinformation related to the department’s mandate” is likely to spread. The memo acknowledges risks that enforcement could backfire by amplifying the very content targeted or provoking public backlash, but the Liberals would likely utilize pervasive propaganda techniques to counter that too. Naturally, the department itself would assess whether posts are “factually incorrect, misleading or out of context” and any punishment is described as “proportionate,” requiring senior-level sign-off. This essentially positions the government as the arbiter of truth, which is unsurprising given that Minister Joly has advocated for measures against supposed ‘online disinformation’ for years. As heritage minister in 2018, she pressed web platforms to counter hate speech. In 2023, as foreign affairs minister, she co-launched a UN Global Declaration on Information Integrity. Under the disgraced former prime minister Justin Trudeau, Canada repealed Section 181, the “False News Offence,” of the Criminal Code in 2019. This followed a Supreme Court decision that ruled the offence violated freedom of expression. Despite the Liberals’ claims that stronger measures are needed to combat misinformation, Canada already has an extensive legal and regulatory framework addressing the deliberate spread of harmful falsehoods. Federal and provincial statutes, broadcasting regulations, civil remedies, and professional standards provide mechanisms to address hate propaganda, defamatory libel, fraud, and content that promotes hatred or discrimination. What is far less clear is whether those standards are applied equally. Governments and publicly funded broadcasters rarely face comparable scrutiny or legal consequences when officials make inaccurate or misleading public claims. For example, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserted that the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests were primarily financed by American interests, a claim that was completely fabricated. In fact, GoFundMe President Juan Benitez explicitly stated in his opening remarks to the Public Safety Committee in March 2022 that approximately 88% of the funds raised and 86% of convoy donors were from Canada. Likewise, official messaging surrounding the modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines often emphasized their benefits while actively downplaying the unknowns, limitations, and risks. The same concerns extend beyond the pandemic. Public narratives surrounding suspected unmarked graves at former residential school sites have frequently relied on ground-penetrating radar that have yet to be confirmed through excavation or other forensic evidence despite years of investigation and millions in taxpayer funds. At the provincial level, Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended millions of taxpayer dollars spent on the government's "Protect Ontario" advertising campaign during the Canada–U.S. tariff dispute. When questioned by independent journalist Tina Yazdani, Ford argued that without such campaigns, "the only choice [the public has] is to listen to the media," making it clear that the government utilizes public funds to shape their perception. A government confident in its record responds to criticism with transparency, evidence, and open debate, not by expanding censorship powers or threatening legal action against dissenting voices. Proposals that grant governments broader authority to police everyday online speech risk shifting the focus away from protecting public discourse and toward controlling it, a textbook feature of authoritarian regimes. REPORT by Tamara Ugolini 🇨🇦:](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2077518728573731056/amplify_video_thumb/2077515600474374145/img/BzKdMy5rDBeMrBRu.jpg)
LEAKED: The Canadian government's 'Ministry of Truth' A heavily redacted internal memo from Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s department contemplates “legal action” against individuals posting what the government deems as “false or misleading information” on platforms including Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. The 35-page document dated March 31, titled “Misinformation and Disinformation Strategy,” was obtained through access-to-information requests and first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter. It outlines a shift from reactive responses to proactive prevention and early detection of content that could undermine “the integrity of and public trust in government information.” Department managers admit that they already monitor official social media channels and media outlets daily for “comments and recurring inaccuracies,” the memo states. Social media is flagged as the main vector where “misinformation related to the department’s mandate” is likely to spread. The memo acknowledges risks that enforcement could backfire by amplifying the very content targeted or provoking public backlash, but the Liberals would likely utilize pervasive propaganda techniques to counter that too. Naturally, the department itself would assess whether posts are “factually incorrect, misleading or out of context” and any punishment is described as “proportionate,” requiring senior-level sign-off. This essentially positions the government as the arbiter of truth, which is unsurprising given that Minister Joly has advocated for measures against supposed ‘online disinformation’ for years. As heritage minister in 2018, she pressed web platforms to counter hate speech. In 2023, as foreign affairs minister, she co-launched a UN Global Declaration on Information Integrity. Under the disgraced former prime minister Justin Trudeau, Canada repealed Section 181, the “False News Offence,” of the Criminal Code in 2019. This followed a Supreme Court decision that ruled the offence violated freedom of expression. Despite the Liberals’ claims that stronger measures are needed to combat misinformation, Canada already has an extensive legal and regulatory framework addressing the deliberate spread of harmful falsehoods. Federal and provincial statutes, broadcasting regulations, civil remedies, and professional standards provide mechanisms to address hate propaganda, defamatory libel, fraud, and content that promotes hatred or discrimination. What is far less clear is whether those standards are applied equally. Governments and publicly funded broadcasters rarely face comparable scrutiny or legal consequences when officials make inaccurate or misleading public claims. For example, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserted that the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests were primarily financed by American interests, a claim that was completely fabricated. In fact, GoFundMe President Juan Benitez explicitly stated in his opening remarks to the Public Safety Committee in March 2022 that approximately 88% of the funds raised and 86% of convoy donors were from Canada. Likewise, official messaging surrounding the modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines often emphasized their benefits while actively downplaying the unknowns, limitations, and risks. The same concerns extend beyond the pandemic. Public narratives surrounding suspected unmarked graves at former residential school sites have frequently relied on ground-penetrating radar that have yet to be confirmed through excavation or other forensic evidence despite years of investigation and millions in taxpayer funds. At the provincial level, Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended millions of taxpayer dollars spent on the government's "Protect Ontario" advertising campaign during the Canada–U.S. tariff dispute. When questioned by independent journalist Tina Yazdani, Ford argued that without such campaigns, "the only choice [the public has] is to listen to the media," making it clear that the government utilizes public funds to shape their perception. A government confident in its record responds to criticism with transparency, evidence, and open debate, not by expanding censorship powers or threatening legal action against dissenting voices. Proposals that grant governments broader authority to police everyday online speech risk shifting the focus away from protecting public discourse and toward controlling it, a textbook feature of authoritarian regimes. REPORT by Tamara Ugolini 🇨🇦:
Rebel News33,296 次观看 • 2 天前
An Indigenous man in downtown Regina expresses his concern about a local mosque's decision to play the call to prayer over loudspeakers. "I'm not angered, I'm not mad. I'm intrigued as to why this is happening in a Christian nation without consent," he says. See the full report at
Rebel News174,919 次观看 • 15 天前
🇮🇪 Man jailed in Northern Ireland for burning fake mosque in bonfire Brian Conrad Neil, 56, was arrested, refused bail, and was charged with incitement to hatred after a model mosque was placed on a bonfire as part of a tradition where no religion, ethnic group, or head of state has historically been spared. Bonfire season in Northern Ireland is a centuries-old tradition. Enormous towers of wooden pallets, decorated with the symbols of whoever you oppose, lit on fire at night. Catholics burn Union Jacks and pictures of the King. Protestants burn Irish tricolours. Politicians, royals, and foreign flags all get their turn. Jewish symbols have appeared on bonfires. So have Israeli flags. It is, Ezra Levant noted on Monday's episode of The Ezra Levant Show, essentially a free-speech zone that has existed for hundreds of years. This year, a bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone displayed a replica mosque. The words on it read: "Secure our borders. End the threat of radical Islam." The Arabic lettering, Ezra noted, referenced fascism — a deliberate attempt to distinguish radical Islam from the broader religion. The man who built it is now in jail. Brian Conrad Neil, 56, was arrested, refused bail, and appeared in the dock of Dungannon Magistrates' Court in handcuffs. He has been charged with incitement to hatred. District Judge Barney McElholm declared that those who placed the replica mosque on the bonfire had "an agenda full of hate and bigotry towards others." The bail refusal was particularly striking to Ezra. "Everyone gets bail, especially in Ireland," he said. "Accused murderers sometimes get bail — but not a lad who put a fake mosque on a bonfire." The two reasons to deny bail, he noted, are flight risk and ongoing danger to the community. Neither applies to a man who built a parade float. The double standard is hard to miss. Just last month, a Sudanese migrant in Northern Ireland attempted to behead a man in the street. That attack triggered full-blown riots. The perpetrator was not refused bail. But a man who placed a model mosque on a bonfire — in a tradition where no religion, ethnic group, or head of state has historically been spared — sits in a cell. "No one is immune from the mockery on these bonfires," Ezra said, "except Islam. And a man sits in jail for a month because of it." He drew a parallel to Canada — where the Lord's Prayer was purged from Saskatchewan schools as offensive to non-believers, while a Muslim call to prayer is now broadcast over loudspeakers in downtown Regina. "Lord's prayer illegal," he said. "Muhammad's prayer is mandatory." "Be prepared to have your religion pricked," he said. "Unless, of course, you're Muslim."
Rebel News28,037 次观看 • 2 天前
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra gives Ezra Levant 🍁🚛 a message for Canada: “If you pick a path that aligns with the United States, you're very, very welcome. We look forward to that partnership… If you decide to go in a different direction, we wish you all of the best. That's not where we want you to go, but… we recognize that that's a decision that you can make.”
Rebel News146,999 次观看 • 13 天前
Tim Hortons employee punched by her supervisor and forced to leak through pants while menstruating Tim Hortons corporate claims it “never knew,” but a 22-year-old worker in Havelock, Ontario, says she was beaten, humiliated, and denied basic human needs on the job. Madison, who says she openly disclosed her learning disability on her resume and has difficulty multitasking, was punched in the arm four times by a supervisor identified as Amonjot. “My one supervisor, she punched me in the arm four times because people kept coming in through drive-thru to order things,” Madison said. “I asked her why she punched me, and she said it was out of rage.” The assault left bruises, and when Madison reported it to owner Stephan and warned she would press charges if it happened again, he threatened her with termination because management “needs” the supervisor, according to a detailed May email from her mother. Madison’s mother described the Havelock location as “disgustingly run,” accusing Stephan of prioritizing money over employees, allowing supervisors to yell at staff in front of customers, cutting hours as punishment, and ignoring health and safety complaints that were not issues under the previous owner. In one instance, Madison’s hours were slashed from 25–28 per week to just 7–11 after she tried to self-advocate. Even more disturbing is the repeated denial of bathroom access. While menstruating, Madison asked to use the restroom. “I was menstruating, and I told him I need to go to the bathroom. He said that I can wait,” she recalled. “I leaked through my pants, everything, and he wouldn’t let me go home. Not even to change, because I had to finish my shift.” On another occasion she warned a supervisor: “I’m going to the bathroom now or else I’m just going to wet myself. And then you’ll have to send me home because I’m not working in it.” Tim Hortons head office, responding to detailed questions about the allegations of physical assault, verbal abuse, bathroom denial and retaliation, claimed this was the “first time” they had “learned of this.” The company stated the punching incident was “addressed the same day,” that no one is aware of any bathroom restrictions, and that requests to leave shifts early for health reasons are always honoured. Though Madison continues to work at the location, she was visibly terrified when I first spoke to her on her way to work earlier this month. Management immediately questioned her about what she had said to me and warned her not to speak to media. She admitted then, and confirmed again now, that she had stayed silent out of fear of being fired on the spot. Head office later accused me of forcing Madison to speak by blocking her on the sidewalk and refusing to let her by. The response focused on defending corporate image rather than protecting a vulnerable employee with a disclosed disability. Madison said she would not have come forward without external support because she feared losing her only job in a town with few options. “I’d be afraid of losing my job,” she stated plainly. Through the Help Madison campaign, funds are being raised via GiveSendGo to replace any potential lost income she may suffer as a result of her whistleblowing, provide free legal defence if retaliation escalates, and connect her with employers who will treat her with basic dignity. Madison hopes her decision to speak out will ultimately encourage others and let them know that they’re not alone. “I’m hoping to help others… and maybe it will help other people get out of the bad situation that they are in,” she said. A young woman with a learning disability was punched, humiliated, and denied bathroom access while bleeding through her clothes. Tim Hortons says it does not tolerate abusive behaviour, yet Madison’s account, backed by her mother’s complaints and visible injuries, tells a different story. Here is how Rebel News is helping — and how you can too: 1. Help Madison — Give what you can directly to Madison through GiveSendGo. Your support will show her that she is not alone, that whistleblowers deserve protection, and that vulnerable workers deserve dignity. 2. Donate to Madison's legal fund — If the bullying escalates, we want Madison to have access to a top-notch employment lawyer at no cost to her. Your donation makes that possible. 3. Sign the pledge to boycott Tim Hortons — Send a clear message to Tim Hortons that Canadians will not stand by while vulnerable workers are abused, silenced, and discarded. REPORT by Tamara Ugolini 🇨🇦:
Rebel News186,962 次观看 • 17 天前
🚨 Another BC land grab? This is starting to smell like communism The Eby government is quietly negotiating another Aboriginal title agreement, potentially covering 11% of British Columbia. I spoke with Conservative MLA and Indigenous Relations critic Steve McInnis about the lack of transparency and a pattern of concerning NDP land agreements. The Eby government, with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s blessing, is once again quietly negotiating a major Aboriginal title agreement, this time involving up to 11 percent of British Columbia in the province's mineral-rich northwest. The proposed agreement with the Tahltan Nation could fundamentally reshape who governs and controls land and natural resources across more than 95,000 square kilometres, adding to significant concerns about land rights in the province. To better understand what's at stake, I spoke with B.C. Conservative Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic, MLA Steve Scott McInnis MLA, says the public deserves to know a lot more about what David Eby is considering. "British Columbians deserve to know exactly what's being negotiated before decisions of this magnitude are made behind closed doors," McInnis told Rebel News' Drea Humphrey. I also take you down a concerning memory lane, discussing some of the previous land agreements Eby has been involved in.
Rebel News42,591 次观看 • 4 天前
We were outside a government-funded refugee hotel doing a story when we noticed a man getting into a brand new SUV. We asked him how he could afford it... turns out, he used to live in the hotel. Now the government pays for his car and all his living expenses. Your tax dollars at work.
Rebel News756,995 次观看 • 2 个月前
Carney wants sweeping powers over your phone while using a foreign one himself 🇨🇦 Sheila Gunn Reid According to the Wall Street Journal, Carney has continued using a British cellphone while speaking with foreign leaders. Prime Minister Mark Carney wants sweeping new powers over Canada's telecommunications system. But according to a recent Wall Street Journal report, when it comes to his own communications, he's reportedly relying on a U.K.-based cellphone to communicate with foreign leaders. If true, the irony is impossible to ignore. The Carney government is pushing Bill C-22, legislation that would significantly expand Ottawa's authority over Canada's telecommunications sector in the name of national security. The bill would give the federal government broad powers to issue security orders to telecommunications companies, require providers to comply with government directives, and increase federal oversight of Canada's communications infrastructure. Canadians are being told these extraordinary powers are necessary because secure communications matter. Apparently, that principle may not apply to the Prime Minister himself. According to the Wall Street Journal, Carney has continued using a British cellphone while speaking with foreign leaders. If that reporting is accurate, Canadians deserve answers. The issue isn't simply where the phone was purchased; it's about whether the Prime Minister is following the same security, transparency, and record-keeping standards imposed on everyone else in government, and now on the public. Among the questions that should be answered: ➢ Communications security: Was the device approved for sensitive government communications under standards established by the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) and Treasury Board? ➢ Government records: Were official calls, text messages and other communications retained in accordance with the Library and Archives of Canada Act and federal information management policies? ➢ Access to Information: If government business was conducted using a foreign device or foreign telecommunications provider, are those records preserved in a manner that complies with the Access to Information Act, or could they be more difficult for Canadians to obtain? ➢ Government device policies: Was the phone issued, managed and secured by the Government of Canada, or was it a personal device used for official business? Foreign jurisdiction: Were official communications routed or stored through infrastructure subject to U.K. law, and what security assessment was conducted before using that device to communicate with foreign leaders? ➢ Bill C-22: Why is the government demanding unprecedented oversight of Canadian telecommunications providers on national security grounds while the Prime Minister reportedly relies on a foreign telecommunications provider for his own communications? Ottawa insists foreign technology, foreign influence and foreign infrastructure pose national security concerns. Yet the Prime Minister himself reportedly chose a foreign cellphone and foreign carrier while conducting international diplomacy. Rules for thee, but not for me. The contradiction remains glaring: a Prime Minister seeking sweeping new powers over Canadians' communications while reportedly placing his own trust in a foreign telecommunications provider.
Rebel News59,974 次观看 • 7 天前
🇺🇸Tamara Lich 🇨🇦 recaps U.S. ambassador's Independence Day celebration Tamara spoke briefly with the ambassador, taking the opportunity to thank him for his support — and the support of Americans — during the 2022 Freedom Convoy. On Saturday, I was invited to the official residence of the American ambassador to Canada to celebrate 250 years of American independence. What a change from how I was treated in Ottawa during the trucker convoy — arrested, jailed and prosecuted just for peacefully protesting against the Liberal government. None of it would have happened without you. I'm still under house arrest. The only way I’m allowed to travel is to clear every trip in advance with my probation officer. But because Rebel News hired me as a journalist and community ambassador — something your donations to The Tamara Project made possible — I was granted a work exemption to attend the 250th Independence Day celebrations in Ottawa alongside the other Rebels. I even had a few minutes to speak with the ambassador himself, and to thank him personally for the support he and so many Americans showed during the Freedom Convoy. That conversation meant a great deal to me. Getting out of the house, standing among people who genuinely believe in freedom, and pushing back a little against the craziness we're all living through, reminded me why I keep doing this, restrictions and all. And, frankly, the cherry on top of this excursion for me was the Liberal meltdown that ensued on Twitter when certain mainstream news pundits found out that I was invited and they weren’t! None of it happens without the people who chipped in to make my work at Rebel News real. You gave me the ability to keep working, keep travelling, and keep telling these stories. If you can, please consider chipping in again to help keep this work going.
Rebel News89,364 次观看 • 11 天前
Demand Equal Treatment. Demand a Vote. Welcome to Caledon, Ont., the epicentre for a dangerous trucking problem that continues to spiral out of control. And it’s a problem that shows no signs of ebbing thanks to a complete lack of political will at every government level when it comes to merely enforcing the rules. Recently, Rebel News ventured out to the intersection of Hwy. 50 and Mayfield Road. The area was jammed with transport trucks. Illegal truck yards had shipping containers stacked six high. We met up with Franca Pisani and Amanda Corbett at this intersection; later we went on a not-so-scenic tour of the area. What we witnessed firsthand was shocking. Pisani and Corbett are members of the Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group (CCRSAG). And when it comes to the trucking business in this neck of the woods, there is a lot to be concerned about. Indeed, the list of grievances includes: • Unsafe trucks and poorly trained truckers • A growing underground economy that is breeding lawlessness on the roads which includes drug running and human trafficking • Trucks that are illegally stored and not maintained properly • Immigration fraud involving temporary foreign workers • Rules being violated at every level – be it the rules of the road to the rules regarding environmental stewardship (i.e., the illegal dumping of used motor oil and transmission fluid into waterways) The descent into trucking lawlessness in such cities as Caledon, Vaughan and Brampton began about a decade ago. It’s just getting worse with the passage of time. So, what’s at the root of these problems? And more importantly, what are the authorities doing about this? Well, apparently nothing. And the stakes are high. Indeed, the reason why the Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group came into existence was due to the tragic case of Adrianna Milena McCauley. This 23-year-old woman died in a four-vehicle collision on Sept. 10, 2024, on Coleraine Dr. at King St. W. Rajwinder Singh, a Punjabi asylum seeker, was behind the wheel of a transport truck that soared through a red light that had been illuminated for a full 10 seconds. Earlier this year, Singh was shockingly handed a mere 55-day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine. He’s already been released; he allegedly suffers from psychological damage, you see. (When oh when is this nation going to make deportation great again?) Rebel News also reached out to the Ontario Trucking Association. The OTA is well-aware of this festering problem. Recently, the OTA’s Marco Beghetto, VP, communications and New Media, wrote a scathing editorial regarding this disturbing and unsafe situation. Notes Beghetto: “The Ontario Trucking Association has been following the chaotic situation in Caledon – specifically along the border with Vaughan – for many years. I want to be clear: the industry stands with the community in demanding that commercial activity remain within the bounds of provincial and municipal law and, more importantly, the growing number of unscrupulous carriers who put untrained, unprepared, and careless drivers on the road with our residents, must be stopped. “We must distinguish between professional carriers and rogue operators. A truck in your community making a delivery is a sign of a healthy economy. But a fleet using a ‘ghost yard’ – a site illegally carved out of vacant agricultural land or literally in the backyards of residential subdivisions – is a violation of the law. “The OTA has been working closely with some local mayors to address these issues. Yet, the problem is expanding because rogue operators are bypassing the rules that law-abiding trucking companies follow. Meanwhile, politicians and enforcement agencies at every level point fingers and debate responsibilities over jurisdiction and enforcement authority. Meanwhile, as time passes without any progress, the problem worsens.” So, what’s really going on here when it comes to enforcing the rules? Indeed, how is it that the federal Liberals invoked the Emergencies Act in 2022 to violently takedown a peaceful protest in Ottawa yet ignore the Wild West of trucking elsewhere? After all, the Freedom Convoy demonstration was comprised mostly of law-abiding truckers who weren’t causing any harm to anyone. Yet the feds now turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to illegal trucking that is leading to unsafe situations. And it’s the same deal with the province of Ontario and the various municipalities – they don’t seem to care, either. In the final analysis, is this irresponsible approach all about identity politics? After all, the vast majority of those involved in the illegal trucking racket are Indian. So, is this really all about the powers-that-be not wanting to be painted as culturally insensitive? Is this also all about not wanting to upset a growing voting bloc? If this isn’t the case, then why does this outrageous dereliction of duty continue? Shameful… REPORT by David Menzies:
Rebel News20,848 次观看 • 2 天前
Carney's condo bailout just got a whole lot shadier 🏙️ MP Aaron Gunn joins Rebel News' Drea Humphrey to explain why Conservatives tried to launch an emergency ethics investigation into Carney’s “Billionaire Condo Buyout,” and the troubling Brookfield connection they say Canadians deserve answers about. Suspicions surrounding Prime Minister Mark Carney's $1.45 billion condo bailout plan deepened Tuesday after the Liberal majority shut down the federal Conservatives effort to investigate who the controversial plan truly benefits. The plan, first announced by Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby, would see governments use taxpayer funds to acquire up to 2,200 unsold condominium units in Greater Vancouver after Carney argued developers were "stuck" and "don't want to sell at a loss." Despite Parliament being recessed for the summer, newly appointed Conservative Shadow Minister for Ethics and Accountable Government Aaron Gunn and his Conservative colleagues called an emergency meeting of the House of Commons Ethics Committee to demand answers. In an interview with Rebel News, Gunn explained how Carney’s plan to intervene when developers face pressure to lower the cost of their units to match market demand and affordability amounts to a massive transfer of wealth away from young Canadians trying to enter the housing market. "You're literally taking tax dollars in some cases from individuals who have been struggling to enter the housing market for the very first time... and you're giving it to wealthy developers who have literally made more money than practically anybody over the past 20 years on the Vancouver real estate market," Gunn said. As Conservative MPs dug deeper into the little-known details surrounding the controversial proposal, they say they uncovered connections they believe Canadians deserve to see fully examined to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest. One of the most significant potential conflicts was Brookfield's June 3 announcement that it had entered into a joint industrial venture with Concert Properties, just 15 days before Carney and Eby unveiled their plan to use taxpayer-backed financing to acquire up to 2,200 unsold Metro Vancouver condominium units. According to Conservative MP Gabriel Hardy, Concert Properties is among the major Metro Vancouver developers positioned to likely benefit from the proposed buyout due to its many empty condos in Greater Vancouver’s Burnaby city. The timing of Brookfield's partnership is one of several issues Conservatives wanted independently scrutinized. With those concerns in mind, Gunn introduced a motion calling for up to six ethics hearings into the condo-buying plan. Had it passed, key political figures and industry representatives—including federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, B.C. Housing Minister Christine Boyle, Concert Properties, Vancouver “Condo-King” developer Bob Rennie and even Brookfield Asset Management would have been called to testify. Instead, the Liberal majority blocked Gunn's motion before the proposed investigation could proceed. Gunn says Canadians still deserve answers. "Where did this idea come from? Who lobbied for it? And who, maybe most importantly, stands to benefit the most when it comes to developers, big banks, and foreign investors?" he said.
Rebel News49,283 次观看 • 6 天前
