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Rumour has it Prime Minister Carney found former PM Harper’s old suits left in the office—and is trying a few on for size!

Who starts these rumours anyway?

Court Painter experiments with mixing red & blue in a recent sitting with PM Carney.

Result of a ChatGPT inquiry prompt produced an outline of the key issues regarding the need for consultation with Indigenous groups across Canada when planning federal resource projects:

Executive Summary: Indigenous Consultation in Federal Resource Project Planning

Federal resource projects in Canada must meaningfully consult Indigenous communities, as required by constitutional law and reinforced by Supreme Court rulings. These consultations are essential to uphold Indigenous rights, minimize conflict, and support Canada’s commitments to reconciliation and sustainable development.

Key Points:

• Legal Obligation: Section 35 of the Constitution and case law establish the Crown’s duty to consult and, where appropriate, accommodate Indigenous groups when projects may affect their rights.
• UNDRIP and Consent: Canada’s endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) raises expectations for Indigenous consent, not just consultation.
• Jurisdictional Complexity: Overlapping federal and provincial responsibilities can create confusion about who is accountable for fulfilling consultation duties.
• Procedural Gaps: Many consultation efforts are seen as insufficient, delayed, or inadequately funded, with Indigenous communities lacking capacity to fully participate.
• Cultural and Environmental Concerns: Indigenous peoples consistently raise issues around environmental protection, the preservation of cultural sites, and the cumulative impacts of development.
• Socio-Political Risks: Poor consultation processes often result in legal challenges, public protests, and further erosion of trust between governments and Indigenous nations.

• Toward Best Practices: Early, sustained engagement; respect for Indigenous governance; capacity funding; and a shift toward co-development and shared decision-making are essential for success.

Meaningful consultation is not only a legal requirement—it is a foundation for equitable, sustainable, and conflict-free resource development in Canada.

Court Painter & Portrait of Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew

Court Painter had a challenging time choosing which subjects to paint however he had no difficuty switching into a variety of studio fashion!

President Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, making good on a promise he made after the newspaper reported that Trump in 2003 sent Jeffrey Epstein a ‘bawdy’ birthday greeting that included a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to secrets they shared.

Court Painter, ever the opportunist, reached into his storage to pull from the racks the dusty still unpaid topsy-turvy portrait commissions of Rupert Murdoch and Donald J Trump.

He was tempted to create his own version of the ‘Bawdy Birthday ‘ message but had difficulty producing a believable rendition of DJT’s signature -and the required felt -pen female curves didn’t meet Court Painter’s studio standards.

So this is what you get. Enjoy!

Court Painter & Rupert Murdoch Topsy Turvy Series

Court Painter & Donald Trump Topsy Turvy Series

Moonmist & Bingo

Editors note:

Court Painter was lined up to paint portraits of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore, because news—and rumours of news—that the province was stepping in to grant “strong mayor” powers to the current compliant mayor. The Premier is also threatening to overturn the democratically elected city council’s decision to repurpose non-arterial Morris Street into a one-way road with a bike lane.

Apparently, the Premier of Nova Scotia hasn’t much else to do. Must be nice.

Court Painter reconsidered and decided two local crustatians Bingo & Moonmist were more worthy of his brush and more attractive in their appearance and behaviour than the aforementioned politicians.

read the Halifax Examiner article for the full scoop

“Tim Houston doesn’t care about bike lanes. Andy Fillmore doesn’t care about bike lanes. Bike lanes are just a cheap political gimmick to dangle in front of an easily distracted populace that wants to believe the worst of elected representatives, and especially those in the big, bad city.” TIM BOUSQUET

Dismantling Democracy: the 30-year project to take power away from the people

Court Painter seen proudly putting on finishing touches to Moonmist & Bingo.

Lobsters Bingo and Moonmist are an extremely rare duo, with colour combinations that are estimated to occur only in one in 50 million and one in 100 million, respectively. They were likely headed towards someone’s supper plate or lobster roll, until staff at a large Bedford, N.S., fish market identified the unique creatures and donated them to the Back to the Sea Centre in Dartmouth, N.S. (July 18, 2025)The pair will spend much of the summer in the centre, giving visitors as much time as possible to see Bingo and Moonmist before they are returned to the ocean.

Source: The Guardian July 14/25

6 conservative members of the US Supreme Court clear way for MAGAMonarch Trump to gut education department

Three liberal justices dissented

Allowing Trump to gut education department ‘will unleash untold harm’, Justice Sotomayor warns in dissent

“The Department is responsible for providing critical funding and services to millions of students and scores of schools across the country”, she continued. “Lifting the District Court’s injunction will unleash untold harm, delaying or denying educational opportunities and leaving students to suffer from discrimination, sexual assault, and other civil rights violations without the federal resources Congress intended. The majority apparentlydeems it more important to free the Government from paying employees it had no right to fire than to avert these very real harms while the litigation continues.”

Conservative supreme court justices continue to support MAGAMonarch Trump

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Court Painter recommends this video conversation to any thoughtful viewer interested in a profoundly insightful analysis of the past,current and future state of U.S. democracy, grounded and informed by history and lived experience.

Heather Cox Richardson, historian and author of Letters from an American, joins Scott Galloway , academic, author and entrepreneur to explore how authoritarianism takes hold – not through coups, but within democratic systems. They discuss how the Republican Party masterfully rebranded itself as the party of patriotism, masculinity, and individualism, while Democrats failed to counter the narrative. Plus, they touch on national service, economic inequality, and the role of “love” in rebuilding a fractured America.

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Court Painter & portrait of Scott Galloway

Court Painter & portrait of Heather Cox Richardson

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When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House Monday for dinner, he came bearing what has become the ultimate host gift for President Donald Trump: a letter nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Before the meal was served, however, Netanyahu was quick to burnish Trump’s peace-making abilities, even as negotiators were still finalizing details of a ceasefire deal.

“He’s forging peace, as we speak, in one country, in one region after the other,” Netanyahu said as he reached over the table to present Trump with his document. “So, I want to present to you, Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Prize Committee; it’s nominating you for the Peace Prize, which is well deserved, and you should get it.”

“Thank you very much. This I didn’t know. Wow,” Trump responded, seemingly touched. “Coming from you, in particular, this is very meaningful. Thank you very much, Bibi.”

Text Source CNN june 7/25