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Canadian Returnee
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Passionate writer and observer navigating life in Canada, exploring topics like culture, politics, and personal growth. Sharing honest insights and sparking thoughtful conversations.
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When I moved back to Canada, I found myself seeing it through both familiar and unfamiliar eyes, appreciating its strengths while confronting its complexities. That perspective is what drives my writing, an attempt to capture not only what it means to live here but also what it means to return.
About - Canadian Returnee
After living abroad for years, I'm back in Canada, writing about Canadian & US politics, current events, & personal growth. Click to read Canadian Returnee, a Substack publication with thousands of su...
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The End of American Electoral Trust
If Democrats lose in 2026, it may mark the end of trust in U.S. democracy. What happens when a nation can no longer believe in its own elections?
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-end-of...
From Abroad to Home: November 2025
Reflecting on family, community, sports, and politics in a changing Canada, where every small event reveals something deeper about who we are becoming.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/from-abroa...
The Crisis of Political Illiteracy in Democracy
Why widespread political ignorance undermines democracy and what each of us must do to fix it.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-crisis...
Learning to Stand Again
Life’s setbacks can break or rebuild us. A reflection on loss, resilience, and the quiet courage to keep going.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/learning-t...
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Ukraine has hit Rosneft’s Tuapse Marine Oil Terminal which is one of the main centres for Russian crude exports on the Black Sea.

#explodey
Remigration Threatens America
Stephen Miller’s policies echo Nazi-era ideas, shaping U.S. immigration and citizenship in chilling ways.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/remigratio...
Canada Needs Honest Grocery Labelling
Canadians deserve truth in grocery labelling to rebuild trust and hold corporations accountable for misleading practices.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/canada-nee...
What Americans Need to Know Before Emigrating to Canada
A guide for Americans moving to Canada on how its government works, how to vote, and what to expect from cross-border taxes and healthcare.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/what-ameri...
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Indigenous professional boxer Mary Spencer goes for a second defense of her title against American boxer Mikaela Mayer in Montreal on Thursday night. She’s aware she’s the underdog, but she still plans on putting up one historical fight.
Indigenous super welterweight champ aims to win against American boxer in Montreal | APTN News
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I love Charlie! He speaks for me.
🇨🇦🍁Elbows Up🍁🇨🇦

#CanadasStrong 🇨🇦 #Sh🍁op🇨🇦 #BuyCanadian
Angus: We were being led to believe by you that Trump was all ready to sign a trade agreement. And then Canada had an ad that just quoted Reagan during the World Series, and your president lost his shit…
The Shock of Coming Home: Life After Hong Kong and America
Returning to Canada after years abroad is disorienting. A personal story about identity, exile, and learning how to belong again.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-shock-...
Why Some Leftists Defend Putin’s War in Ukraine
A deep dive into Western leftist apologism for Putin’s war and how ideological blind spots distort anti-imperialist principles.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-some-l...
When Liberty Dies to the Sound of Applause
How democracy fades through comfort, fear, and the normalization of power.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/when-liber...
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How's that "no-beardo, no-fatty" policy going?
Can Canada and Mexico Build Relations Without the United States?
Canada and Mexico are deepening ties after Trump’s tariffs, but history shows U.S. dominance in trade and security keeps real trust difficult.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/can-canada...
Resist by Building a Future Worth Fighting For
Real resistance is about creating ideals, unity, and strategy that starve narcissism and build democracy.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/learning-t...
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While my preference is closer, regular trade and defence ties with the EU, China isn't trying to annex us and it's time to foster a better relationship with them. Selective engagement. #trade #cdnpoli #China #BoycottUSA
Angus: Canada is reconsidering that relationship with China. Why? Because we can no longer trust the US.

And we know that we have 150, maybe more, Canadians in custody at ICE detention centers. We had two Canadians under Chinese custody and it caused a huge outcry. We now have over 150 in the US.
Fighting for Care in a Broken Ontario
Our struggle with Canada’s broken extended health insurance and healthcare system, and what it reveals about the erosion of fairness in Ontario.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
A reminder Trudeau brought Carney into the government in a bid to replace Freeland...
This is the universe telling you a US holiday is a bad idea
That said, Doug Ford still sucks