Rex Murphy: It was only a couple of months ago, when Bill Morneau was still finance minister, that Justin Trudeau’s minority sought what was described as “sweeping new powers to unilaterally spend, borrow and tax Canadians without seeking Parliament’s approval.” They got caught out on that one — a grab for executive power utterly bypassing our House of Commons that was without precedent.
This bunch, who have chosen to completely disregard that they are a government contingent on support from other parties — i.e., a minority — took the denial in stride. Having already neutered Parliament (is it up on Airbnb yet?), and taken to the maceless cottage doorstep, Mr. Trudeau tossed money madly off in all directions (Stephen Leacock), with no restraints save his own whim and say-so.
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