Michelle Rempel Garner

Michelle Rempel Garner's Substack focuses on Canadian politics, societal issues, and personal reflections. It critiques government spending, leadership, and policy decisions, tackling topics like AI, domestic violence, and the electoral process, while also exploring personal growth and societal roles related to step-parenting and masculinity.

Canadian Politics Government Policy and Spending Societal and Personal Reflections Artificial Intelligence Domestic Violence and Stalking Electoral Process and Democracy Family Dynamics Masculinity and Fatherhood Housing Crisis Media and Journalism Ethics and Corporate Behavior Immigration Economy and Middle Class Foreign Interference

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The fears and joys of stepmothering.

0 implied HN points • 14 May 23
  1. Stepmothering involves learning to navigate family dynamics and relationships with stepchildren and biological parents.
  2. Society's views on the role of a stepmother can be complex, but what truly matters is the connection and love shared with the stepchildren.
  3. Becoming a stepmother is a journey of personal growth, selflessness, setting boundaries, and a deep desire to protect and nurture the stepchildren.

On masculinity and fatherhood.

0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23
  1. Masculinity and fatherhood are important topics in today's society.
  2. Balancing responsibilities and personal fulfillment is a common challenge for many men.
  3. Gender equality is crucial, but there should also be space to celebrate men striving to meet modern societal expectations.
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What the heck is David Johnston thinking?

0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Canadian Politics
  1. Former Governor General David Johnston has been chosen by PM Trudeau for a politically motivated review on foreign election interference, which raises questions about impartiality.
  2. Johnston's close ties to the Trudeau family and past missteps may compromise the neutrality and credibility of the appointment.
  3. To ensure fairness, an inquiry into foreign election interference should be led by someone without political affiliations and closer ties to involved parties.

Should opinion polls be banned during elections?

0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Polls Government Regulation
  1. Election polls can influence election results through bandwagon effects and validation of voter behavior.
  2. Enforcing a ban on publishing election polls before election days is impractical and could lead to unintended consequences.
  3. Instead of banning election polls, focus on improving voter engagement, addressing barriers to voting, and providing more information to voters for a healthier democracy.

How many more Canadians have to die before stalking and domestic violence is taken seriously?

0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Justice System
  1. Stalking and domestic violence are serious issues that can escalate into physical violence, especially with intimate partners.
  2. Victims of stalking and harassment face barriers in reporting and often struggle to see their harassers brought to justice.
  3. Canada needs better laws, data collection on stalking incidents, and faster processes for victims to obtain tools like peace bonds.

Will these political channel changers actually work?

0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Relations
  1. The Canadian Prime Minister and his party are trying to shift the focus from a foreign election interference scandal.
  2. Upcoming events like American President Biden's visit and the federal budget presentation are seen as attempts to change the political narrative.
  3. Challenges like the need for significant policy wins, economic problems, and potential spoilers from various fronts may hinder the Liberals' efforts to alter the political channel.

Does Canada's "Integrity Regime" actually work?

0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Contracts Ethics Lobbying Scandals
  1. Canada's Integrity Regime is meant to prevent companies with unethical behavior from receiving government contracts.
  2. Recent events show that there are concerns about the effectiveness of the Integrity Regime in practice.
  3. A strong Integrity Regime is important to prevent political interference, promote good corporate behavior, and ensure ethical standards for contractors.

Minister Sean Fraser is outshining his master.

0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policies Leadership Crisis Immigration
  1. Minister Sean Fraser is being seen as outshining Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, causing potential political tensions.
  2. Mr. Fraser made decisions in the immigration sector that worsened existing problems, leading to a policy disaster.
  3. Fraser overlooked warnings about the housing market's inability to handle increased immigration levels, resulting in widespread homelessness and questioning of Canada's immigration consensus.

Winston Churchill, AI sex-chatbot?

0 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Privacy Ethics Legislation Emerging Tech
  1. AI technology raises legal questions regarding consent and ownership of AI replicas of individuals.
  2. Governments and courts need to catch up with AI advancements to address public safety and ethical concerns.
  3. Legislators are forming groups to understand and address the challenges and opportunities posed by emerging AI technologies.

Advertising double standards won’t save that newspaper.

0 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Journalism Legislation Advertising Corporations
  1. The Liberal government's attempt to stop news bans and save Canadian journalism by cutting ad spending on Google and Meta platforms is seen as a political stunt.
  2. The hypocrisy of the government pulling federal ads but not their political party's ads was criticized.
  3. There is a need for a reevaluation of Bill C-18 to support investigative journalism and sustainable news coverage in Canada.