The document that you referenced includes an independent audit that said their finances are in accordance with Canadian standards for non-profits.

Hell, the payroll you're referring to would cover the wages of about eleven people earning a median full-time income. Nothing about this seems outrageous to me.

I gathered there was some bad blood when he was let go last year - I'm glad they were able to move past it.

Not the most elaborate cover for this obvious secret research facility...

As much as I hope that the series goes beyond "propaganda," I agree on pretty much all counts.

And some seem to think that we should sever all ties to the US, which is not something he campaigned on, and is also not possible.

Agreed - and TBH, considering the COVID factor in Trudeau's downfall, I wouldn't be surprised if trying this sort of video series got some pushback internally.

Than directly addressing citizens about what his government is doing? I'd argue that politicians should be spending much more time doing things like that.

If (and it's a big "if") he keeps a regular cadence with these, and if (and it's an even bigger "if") he actually addresses tough topics and doesn't make it a one-sided PR fest...this series could show promise?

Mostly set dressing, stuff that you could find in stores with some light modifications like labels.

And, y'know, a whole-ass turbolift for $10k.

Tragically, I'm pretty sure that particular piece of memorabilia was included in a previous auction. I'm not prepared to go out of my way to find proof, though.

Oh cool, GFR has finally gone mask-off.

This has always been the case, but I'm going to take this opportunity to state that links to that site are not allowed here, and will be removed on sight.