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Tom Sansom @tsansom.bsky.social · 13m

Hear me out on this - see some pitches #BlueJays

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jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 8h

It's almost like they're trying to tell us something...

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 11h

The Trump administration wants us to believe that they are all-powerful forces who control everything and can be reined in by neither Congress nor the Supreme Court, but if anything goes wrong, it's Mastermind Chuck Schumer's fault.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

BRENNAN: CBS confirmed the Trump administration rescinded the layoffs of CDC scientists. Some were involved with the federal measles response. How does a mistake like this happen?

VANCE: The govt shutdown inevitably leads to some chaos. It happened because of Schumer

B: But this was a WH decision

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Tom Sansom @tsansom.bsky.social · 6h

The notwithstanding clause should be eliminated. Governments should follow court rulings - not be able to opt out because of popularity or ignorance.

Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 7h

The emails from the former Manning Centre are getting increasingly unhinged.

CANADA STRONG & FREE NETWORK

Dale,

The Liberals are playing a DANGEROUS game with our country! They’re pushing the Supreme Court to SLASH the Notwithstanding Clause.

THIS IS THE GLUE THAT HOLDS OUR CONSTITUTION TOGETHER.

We’re really worried, Dale. This could spark a crisis and tear our nation apart!

Even the experts are warning this is a “SHOCKING” move that could lead to a full-blown CONSTITUTIONAL MELTDOWN!

Tell Us Where You Stand!
Should the Radicals mess with our Constitution?
No way! Protect Provincial Rights!
Yes, Let Ottawa Rule
I’m Concerned – Need More Info

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 16h

Laura Babcock
“They criticize PM Mark Carney for not being Elbows Up and at same time have policies that would put us into same shitty, sicko political culture as USA! Pick a fucking lane Pierre Poilievre! You for 🇨🇦 or following Leader Trump?” #cdnpoli

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Tom Sansom @tsansom.bsky.social · 22h

I'm really tired of the ice time Xhekaj has been getting. He has a great camp, is in great shape, plays better/different, and MSL treats him like its 2024/25.

I know it's about winning now, but I'm at the stage of just wanting Xhekaj to get away from MSL so he can show what he can do with 16 min.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

Also, there is absolutely no mention of the rise of the far-right online that has moved the needle around support for immigration and the resulting scapegoating, which certain politicians have absolutely leaned into. Of course not. Everything is Trudeau's fault.
Just the laziest fucking analysis.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

Once again, everything is Trudeau's fault here. Almost nothing about provincial culpability with international students (especially in Ontario, which got a single passing mention), nothing about the provinces' responsibilities about housing or healthcare. Nope, this was all Trudeau.

How Canada got immigration right for so long – and then got it very, very wrong

Canadian immigration was stable, popular and uncontroversial. But a series of changes after 2015 broke the national consensus, and the system

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Jack Todd @jacktodd.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Saturday morning, #Habs world.

My Saturday column on the textbook player by player rebuild that has made this exciting young team a genuine contender in the very tough Atlantic Division.

montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

Todd: Canadiens furnish master class on an NHL rebuild

Four years in, Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes have deftly assembled a sustainable contender with a core of smart, young high-character players.

montrealgazette.com

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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 2d

She wants a fight with Ottawa, not a pipeline. And she’ll do almost anything — including damaging the prospects of a new pipeline — to make it happen.

St. Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette.bsky.social · 2d

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision

Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision

Premier Danielle Smith's office says the decision to build a pipeline lies solely with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government.

dlvr.it

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 2d

Your regular reminder, aside from the performative public lying of far right authoritarians, that the GOP & the national media would have a week-long Discourse On Civility if <any Democrat> ever spoke about GOP voters/conservatives the way GOP leaders speak about Dem voters/liberals every single day

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Tom Sansom @tsansom.bsky.social · 3d

I have said this for 2 years - especially with the lig jam of talent on the back end. I like him, but you gotta give to get.

Lori Bennett @lori10habs.bsky.social · 3d

I’m not as bullish on Guhle has most fans and pundits seem to be. I’ve said before I would package him for a C. But that’s blasphemy in Habsland.

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 3d

I was working on the story and he just came out and said it

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 3d

It passed 2nd reading with the support of the Conservatives, NDP, Bloc, Greens and 15 Liberals

Given the @ndp.ca's past opposition to legislation like Bill C-51, I am not sure I understand the logical consistency between these two votes

Likewise, Elizabeth May

www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/v...

Vote details
View Results By:
Liberal
Yea: 15
Nay: 132
Paired: 1
Conservative
Yea: 115
Nay: 0
Paired: 1
Bloc Québécois
Yea: 32
Nay: 0
Paired: 0
NDP
Yea: 24
Nay: 0
Paired: 0
Independent
Yea: 2
Nay: 1
Paired: 0
Green Party
Yea: 1
Nay: 0
Paired: 0

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 3d

I wrote about this a few years ago

Bizarrely, this legislation is supported by the @ndp.ca despite warnings from Canada's privacy commissioner, legal experts and sex work advocates

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4d

We aren't on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of it.

But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.

Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 3d

Or, hear me out, the provinces need to step up and do their fucking jobs and fund their own services properly. They are not helpless. They can raise their own revenues.

The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 3d

Canadians could be facing a “perfect storm” in mental health challenges due to insufficient supports and a trend of growing economic stressors—which will need to be addressed through greater federal funding.

www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 4d

The condemnation has been uniform, broad & clear. He must go.

Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary www.npr.org/sections/sho...

"As physicians committed to evidence-based care, we are alarmed by the direction of HHS under Secretary Kennedy."

Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

www.npr.org

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Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social · 4d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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Tom Sansom @tsansom.bsky.social · 4d

More of this, please

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 5d

B.C. Premier David Eby is clearly beyond frustrated with Danielle Smith's pipeline dreams threatening the B.C. economy.

In a fiery statement, he called her out directly stating...

"This is not the Danielle Smith show!"

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #bcpoli

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Tom Sansom @tsansom.bsky.social · 4d

And consider the market you are in as well. Will you be remembered and able to make money after your playing days are over, whether you win the championship or not? And how much will you earn in those years if you bring that championship home?

Montreal is not the same as Columbus or Florida, etc.

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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 4d

This story just keeps getting better. Kudos to the Trilliam folks on the case!

Jack Hauen @jackhauen.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: David Piccini, the minister whose office picks Skills Development Fund recipients, was in Paris this weekend at the wedding of a lobbyist whose clients received millions from that fund.

From me and @charliepinkerton.bsky.social.

www.thetrillium.ca/news/politic...

Ontario labour minister attended lobbyist’s wedding after granting his clients millions in training funds

Two clients of lobbyist Michael Rudderham have received more than $8.5 million in Skills Development Fund grants, records show

www.thetrillium.ca

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 4d

As Canada blows way past its international GHG commitments, Carney offers up a massive new pipeline for the tar sands to Trump.
This is the - Let's not fight, we can burn the planet together approach to international relations.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney raised Keystone XL pipeline revival in meeting with Trump | CBC News

Relief for Canada from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum may come thanks to renewed interest in a pipeline project first proposed more than 15 years ago.

www.cbc.ca

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Tom Sansom @tsansom.bsky.social · 4d

Can someone just stand up and tell AB to f*ck right off?

Let them leave. Who cares about the consequences of not giving in to the whiny Albertans that want everything?