I think you're on to something here...
I am in this meme and I don't like it.
"Too Bad" is my jam!
I mean, the CBC is very visibly inclusive... I guess inclusive = left-leaning? 🤷
I wouldn't be remotely surprised if they did consult with the opposition leaders. Whether they did or they didn't though, neither party would've formed an opinion until after they saw how pundits and party faithful reacted; that's one of the benefits of being in the opposition.
I feel sorry for Johnston, but he (and the PMO) really should've expected this mudslinging. Johnston was a fool to accept the position, and the PMO was foolish to offer it to him.
Tim Macklin must be thrilled.
Per Grimpen, Crime Stopper's is heavily local for the most part. If you search "your local area" + "crime stoppers", then you can probably find one for your area.
If you are old enough, you may also remember "Block Parent", which was a similar thing and sometimes you still see old signs around for it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_Parent_Program
I observed that crazy transition too. I think the big question was whether it was coincidental/series of unfortunate decisions/mistakes that led to it, or if it was a concerted effort by a group.
Is Tiff happy yet?