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National Post
30-04-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Jesse Kline: Jagmeet Singh was the author of his own demise
It's said that politics is as unforgiving as a blood sport — one move can make or break a career. For outgoing NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, we can now pinpoint the exact moment that sealed his fate: when, in December, he said he wouldn't play 'games' with the Conservatives. Article content Article content Singh was speaking about the third non-confidence motion the Conservatives had introduced to try to bring down the deeply unpopular government of Liberal prime minister Justin Trudeau. Despite ending his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals in September, Singh accused the Tories of 'playing games' and pledged to continue propping up the government. As it turns out, Singh might not have been playing the game, but that doesn't mean the game wasn't being played. Article content While the government had survived confidence motions on Sept. 25 and Oct. 1, the Dec. 9 vote was different because the Bloc Québécois voted in favour of it, after Trudeau failed to acquiesce to an ultimatum issued by the party. Had the Bloc and NDP voted for the motion, the government would have fallen and we would likely be in a much different situation today. Article content Article content At the time, Singh took a lot of flack, especially from conservatives, for continuing to prop up a government whose policies he clearly didn't support. But from Singh's perspective, the decision made perfect sense. After all, the NDP has never had as much influence over government policy as it did while the confidence-and-supply deal was in place between March 2022 and September 2024. Article content Singh knew that when an election was eventually called, he would be able to go to his voters and say that the NDP finally achieved real-world results on issues like pharmacare and socialized dental care. But he also knew that if Canadians went to the polls right away, the Conservatives, who were then leading both the Liberals and New Democrats by more than 20 points, would likely have formed government. Article content Article content If that had happened, Singh would have lost all his power. Even if the Conservatives had been held to a minority, it's unlikely that the NDP wouldn't have had much sway over the government, as there are few issues that free-market Tories and socialist Dippers agree on. As Singh told the media at the time, he was worried that the Conservatives would cut the very programs he had fought so hard to get the Liberals to enact. Article content Article content From an ideological perspective, Singh's calculus thus made perfect sense. And perhaps, despite announcing his resignation on election night, the NDP leader will be able to sleep soundly believing he will someday be remembered as the Tommy Douglas of tooth decay.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Subway hopes new $5 footlong nachos will attract budget-conscious customers
Subway is adding nachos to its menu, but with an unusual twist. The chain is partnering with Doritos to sell footlong nachos for $5, marking Subway's latest addition to its popular Sidekicks menu that aims to attract budget-conscious customers. In a press release, Subway said the new dish is 'freshly prepared' using nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips, topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, diced tomatoes, red onions and drizzled with a chipotle sauce. To make it more filling, customers can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak for no extra charge or a scoop of avocado for an additional cost. Subway has gradually been expanding its Sidekick menu since its introduction last year. Most recently, the chain added a 12-inch slab of chocolate cookie dough that is sprinkled with pieces of Oreos and topped with vanilla cream. The Sidekick menu also includes 12-inch versions of chocolate chip cookies, a Cinnabon churro and a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne's. It also has three footlong foods called Dippers, which uses Subway's flatbread, rolled up with pepperoni and cheese, chicken and cheese or double cheese, and served hot. Plus, the nachos are a cost-efficient addition for Subway, which uses existing ingredients like bagged chips and fresh toppings that are already used in its sandwiches. Sidekicks and Dippers were born out of the chain seeing younger customers' preference for snacking, according to Douglas Fry, Subway's North America president, who previously told CNN that they want 'convenient, hand-held, grab-and-go' food at an affordable price. Restaurant chains have scrambled over the past year to attract customers who are fed up with high prices. Although some have succeeded with limited-time promotions, others like McDonald's, Chili's and Taco Bell have found more success offering value meals. Americans continue to be willing to spend — if they feel like they're getting good bang for their buck. Subway isn't exempt from that. Although the privately held company doesn't frequently release sales numbers, the chain resurrected its discounted footlong promotion in February, perhaps signaling it's also off to a sluggish start to the year along with its rivals. In recent years, Subway has added customization to its menu, doubled down on pushing orders to its app, increased its international presence and introduced freshly sliced meats — a major shift from Subway's previous method of delivering cold cuts pre-sliced.
CNN
03-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
Subway hopes new $5 footlong nachos will attract budget-conscious customers
Subway is adding nachos to its menu, but with an unusual twist. The chain is partnering with Doritos to sell footlong nachos for $5, marking Subway's latest addition to its popular Sidekicks menu that aims to attract budget-conscious customers. In a press release, Subway said the new dish is 'freshly prepared' using nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips, topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, diced tomatoes, red onions and drizzled with a chipotle sauce. To make it more filling, customers can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak for no extra charge or a scoop of avocado for an additional cost. Subway has gradually been expanding its Sidekick menu since its introduction last year. Most recently, the chain added a 12-inch slab of chocolate cookie dough that is sprinkled with pieces of Oreos and topped with vanilla cream. The Sidekick menu also includes 12-inch versions of chocolate chip cookies, a Cinnabon churro and a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne's. It also has three footlong foods called Dippers, which uses Subway's flatbread, rolled up with pepperoni and cheese, chicken and cheese or double cheese, and served hot. Plus, the nachos are a cost-efficient addition for Subway, which uses existing ingredients like bagged chips and fresh toppings that are already used in its sandwiches. Sidekicks and Dippers were born out of the chain seeing younger customers' preference for snacking, according to Douglas Fry, Subway's North America president, who previously told CNN that they want 'convenient, hand-held, grab-and-go' food at an affordable price. Restaurant chains have scrambled over the past year to attract customers who are fed up with high prices. Although some have succeeded with limited-time promotions, others like McDonald's, Chili's and Taco Bell have found more success offering value meals. Americans continue to be willing to spend — if they feel like they're getting good bang for their buck. Subway isn't exempt from that. Although the privately held company doesn't frequently release sales numbers, the chain resurrected its discounted footlong promotion in February, perhaps signaling it's also off to a sluggish start to the year along with its rivals. In recent years, Subway has added customization to its menu, doubled down on pushing orders to its app, increased its international presence and introduced freshly sliced meats — a major shift from Subway's previous method of delivering cold cuts pre-sliced.
CNN
03-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
Subway is adding footlong nachos to its menu
Subway is adding nachos to its menu, but with an unusual twist. The chain is partnering with Doritos to sell footlong nachos for $5, marking Subway's latest addition to its popular Sidekicks menu that aims to attract budget-conscious customers. In a press release, Subway said the new dish is 'freshly prepared' using nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips, topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, diced tomatoes, red onions and drizzled with a chipotle sauce. To make it more filling, customers can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak for no extra charge or a scoop of avocado for an additional cost. Subway has gradually been expanding its Sidekick menu since its introduction last year. Most recently, the chain added a 12-inch slab of chocolate cookie dough that is sprinkled with pieces of Oreos and topped with vanilla cream. The Sidekick menu also includes 12-inch versions of chocolate chip cookies, a Cinnabon churro and a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne's. It also has three footlong foods called Dippers, which uses Subway's flatbread, rolled up with pepperoni and cheese, chicken and cheese or double cheese, and served hot. Plus, the nachos are a cost-efficient addition for Subway, which uses existing ingredients like bagged chips and fresh toppings that are already used in its sandwiches. Sidekicks and Dippers were born out of the chain seeing younger customers' preference for snacking, according to Douglas Fry, Subway's North America president, who previously told CNN that they want 'convenient, hand-held, grab-and-go' food at an affordable price. Restaurant chains have scrambled over the past year to attract customers who are fed up with high prices. Although some have succeeded with limited-time promotions, others like McDonald's, Chili's and Taco Bell have found more success offering value meals. Americans continue to be willing to spend — if they feel like they're getting good bang for their buck. Subway isn't exempt from that. Although the privately held company doesn't frequently release sales numbers, the chain resurrected its discounted footlong promotion in February, perhaps signaling it's also off to a sluggish start to the year along with its rivals. In recent years, Subway has added customization to its menu, doubled down on pushing orders to its app, increased its international presence and introduced freshly sliced meats — a major shift from Subway's previous method of delivering cold cuts pre-sliced.
CNN
03-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
Subway is adding footlong nachos to its menu
Subway is adding nachos to its menu, but with an unusual twist. The chain is partnering with Doritos to sell footlong nachos for $5, marking Subway's latest addition to its popular Sidekicks menu that aims to attract budget-conscious customers. In a press release, Subway said the new dish is 'freshly prepared' using nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips, topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, diced tomatoes, red onions and drizzled with a chipotle sauce. To make it more filling, customers can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak for no extra charge or a scoop of avocado for an additional cost. Subway has gradually been expanding its Sidekick menu since its introduction last year. Most recently, the chain added a 12-inch slab of chocolate cookie dough that is sprinkled with pieces of Oreos and topped with vanilla cream. The Sidekick menu also includes 12-inch versions of chocolate chip cookies, a Cinnabon churro and a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne's. It also has three footlong foods called Dippers, which uses Subway's flatbread, rolled up with pepperoni and cheese, chicken and cheese or double cheese, and served hot. Plus, the nachos are a cost-efficient addition for Subway, which uses existing ingredients like bagged chips and fresh toppings that are already used in its sandwiches. Sidekicks and Dippers were born out of the chain seeing younger customers' preference for snacking, according to Douglas Fry, Subway's North America president, who previously told CNN that they want 'convenient, hand-held, grab-and-go' food at an affordable price. Restaurant chains have scrambled over the past year to attract customers who are fed up with high prices. Although some have succeeded with limited-time promotions, others like McDonald's, Chili's and Taco Bell have found more success offering value meals. Americans continue to be willing to spend — if they feel like they're getting good bang for their buck. Subway isn't exempt from that. Although the privately held company doesn't frequently release sales numbers, the chain resurrected its discounted footlong promotion in February, perhaps signaling it's also off to a sluggish start to the year along with its rivals. In recent years, Subway has added customization to its menu, doubled down on pushing orders to its app, increased its international presence and introduced freshly sliced meats — a major shift from Subway's previous method of delivering cold cuts pre-sliced.
