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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 4h

Ryan Turnbull 🇨🇦
"Get the Benadryl - Conservatives are allergic to facts!
The opposition may shout, but the numbers speak louder. Canada added 60,000 new jobs last month & wages are up 3.3% year-over-year. Budget 2025 will deliver for young people and all Canadians. Time to face the facts." #cdnpoli

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bab0331.bsky.social @bab0331.bsky.social · 2h

More reasons to boycott and stay out of the states

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 3h

Peter Thiel’s Palantir is one of the companies with closest ties to Trump administration.
Palantir now working with Trump to construct the largest police state in history.
Now, a former employee is sounding the alarm. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ95...

I Worked At Palantir: The Tech Company Reshaping Reality

YouTube video by More Perfect Union

www.youtube.com

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 3h

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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Patricia 🇺🇦🇨🇦⚜️ @pbossy.bsky.social · 20h

FAFO. Make them pay for their felon president’s supremely offensive threats to our sovereignty.

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

American spirit exports to #Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States CEO urges 'lasting return to tariff-free trade'

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

www.cbc.ca

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ℳatt @matttomic.bsky.social · 22h

Once again, it's not just the tariffs. If the tariffs ended tomorrow and Jack Daniel's showed back up on Canadian shelves, there'd be no pent-up demand for it. We're talking about a full-blown cultural/consumer shift.

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

American spirit exports to #Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States CEO urges 'lasting return to tariff-free trade'

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

www.cbc.ca

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 3h

Remember they said they don’t need anything from us? Then why are US States crying for Canadians to come back, travel, why are sales down in many categories, why are companies going bankrupt, we may be small in population to the US, but Canadians put billions in the US economy and we can boycott!!

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

American spirit exports to #Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States CEO urges 'lasting return to tariff-free trade'

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

www.cbc.ca

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 2h

A 6-year-old immigrant child is handcuffed with hands behind their back and arrested.
Trump’s America.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 2h

Lake George wildfire now considered ‘under control’: N.S. DNR
#NovaScotia

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

Lake George wildfire now considered ‘under control’: N.S. DNR

The Lake George wildfire is now under control, according to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

www.ctvnews.ca

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Jen Raso @jenraso.bsky.social · 18h

I often urge law students to be precise when and where they use passive language, and to notice the work it does when used by others (judges, politicians, reporters, and anyone describing actions being done without actors). This is a great, but awful, example.

Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 2d

Classic CBC. "Bill could lead to law enforcement acting more freely in Canada"

How does a US bill lead to this, without Canada actively allowing this? Can we use the active voice? Can we actually use words the way that journalists are supposedly able to?

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

U.S. bill calls for more integration between Canadian, American border agents | CBC News

The U.S. Congress is being asked to adopt legislation that could lead to Canada and the United States further integrating their enforcement of the border — including allowing U.S. officers to more fre...

www.cbc.ca

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Yasir Naqvi 🇨🇦 @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social · 13h

Canada’s new government is taking bold, responsible action to make life more affordable.

Through Budget 2025, we are: (1/3)

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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 16h

What is Canada doing?

Annexation, the slow way ..

Dizzy ★ @tindizzy.bsky.social · 18h

Yeah. You know it. And they are poised to annex Canada regardless of what the smug, arrogant “never happen” crowd insists.

The U.S. House is pushing H.R. 5518, a bill that would let U.S. officers
"operate on Canadian soil."
That's a sovereignty breach. Period.
Canada is not an American jurisdiction
—We won't allow foreign armed agents to enforce their laws here. If this is a way to force a 51st state situation it's a hard no.
Worse, this bill ties to ICE, an agency accused of wrongful detentions, deaths in custody, and systemic abuse. Against our Charter.
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Steve Rose @steverose7.bsky.social · 15h

I spoke to the hardest working man in podcasting: BEN MEISELAS of Meidas Touch, who's taking the fight to Maga (and beating Joe Rogan in the ratings), and doesn't mince his words about the state of US media, and its failure to meet the current moment.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle

His channel, MeidasTouch, puts out 15 videos a day exposing Republican failings – and it is getting bigger audiences than Joe Rogan’s. Is this the champion the American left has been waiting for?

www.theguardian.com

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Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 18h

“Support for mandatory vaccinations is growing in Canada, poll finds”

globalnews.ca/news/1147248...

Support for mandatory vaccinations is growing in Canada, poll finds | Globalnews.ca

The online survey found that 72 per cent of Canadians think vaccinations for children should "definitely" or "probably" be mandatory in their province.

globalnews.ca

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Oliver Moore @oliver-moore.bsky.social · 13h

“the local issues that directly affect city residents should be decided by them and their local representatives.  Local affairs are not improved by having Mr. Ford blunder into them”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...

Globe editorial: Doug Ford is not the mayor of Ontario

The premier’s continual interventions in municipal affairs diverts attention from pressing provincial issues

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Roch Bourassa @rochbourassa.bsky.social · 19h

This current state of #ontario health care is a manufactured crisis that was orchestrated by this Govt which pre-dates the pandemic times and its own crisis.
Healthcare is a public service that must be viewed as an intrinsic human right

#onpoli

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bab0331.bsky.social @bab0331.bsky.social · 13h

I don’t know what ford does with the money he’s given for healthcare besides give it to his buddies in private healthcare I’m sure most of it goes to them. I really can’t understand why anyone votes for this corrupt government

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 14h

Friendly Americans are always welcome in the land of the true, north, strong and free.
See you next year.

Ilyas @ilyas-haddad.bsky.social · 4d

Mr Angus Im writing this from the junction of Hwy 129 and the Ranger Lake Rd today will be my last day in Canada in 2025, Ive spent all the vacation $ i have in your nation this year from Fernie BC to Temescaming QC. Thank you for allowing me to spend time in a country that is both Glorious and Free

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 22h

This city councillor in Pickering, Ontario has now been suspended seven times. Here are the reasons why:

Lisa Robinson has a history of disruptive behaviour and associating with far-right media personalities

This City Councillor in Pickering, Ontario Has Now Been Suspended Seven Times. Here Are the Reasons Why.

Pickering city councillor Lisa Robinson has a history of disruptive behaviour and associating with far-right media personalities

pressprogress.ca

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Michael Martin @pinemikey.bsky.social · 18h

Isn't this only going to exacerbate the ongoing crisis of lack of medical personnel in the province? Doug Ford creates this emergency by layoffs and now refusing international medical staff entry. Who & why is he punishing?

Source: Canadian Union of Public Employees share.google/9RXRYMmzfG2C...

Ford's hiring freeze hurts Ontario homecare workers

Doug Ford has once again put Ontario homecare patients last. His announcement on Friday of a hiring freeze for all crown agencies in Ontario, will exacerbate the ongoing workload and staffing shortage...

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 17h

Danielle Smith provoked this strike.

The UCP wants to break public education.
We won't let them. #WeStandWithTeachers

youtu.be/ONBRO8psamw

Danielle Smith provoked this strike. The UCP wants to break public education.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

youtu.be

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Liberal Party • Parti libéral @liberalca.bsky.social · 18h

“We choose to build Canada strong, for all Canadians.”

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

American spirit exports to #Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States CEO urges 'lasting return to tariff-free trade'

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

www.cbc.ca

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arcticfox87.bsky.social @arcticfox87.bsky.social · 1d

No day is complete without at least Ben's dulcet calming tones, keeping the bp down while informing us as to the latest atrocity or defeat

Even my 80+British friend here in Norway is a complete fan, telling everyone about Meidas Touch!

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle

His channel, MeidasTouch, puts out 15 videos a day exposing Republican failings – and it is getting bigger audiences than Joe Rogan’s. Is this the champion the American left has been waiting for?

www.theguardian.com

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RobbJMacKay @robbjmackay.bsky.social · 1d

#NeverVoteConservative #WomenAgainstPoilievre #NeverPoilievre #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #PuntTheRunt

The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 1d

After Trump visit, Poilievre blames Carney for everything under the sun, including sunburn

The Conservative Leader isn’t stupid. He just thinks the people listening to him are

www.theglobeandmail.com

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