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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Aug 16

Deeply thoughtful tribute to Canada’s John Piper. A remarkable under appreciated organizer for social justice and international solidarity. Bob Rae’s words capture the spirit of Piper’s life.

Bob Rae @bobbyrae48.bsky.social · Aug 16

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John Piper: an Appreciation

Bob Rae

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Bob Rae @bobbyrae48.bsky.social · Aug 16

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John Piper: an Appreciation

Bob Rae

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Bob Rae @bobbyrae48.bsky.social · Jun 28

Ambassador Bob Rae’s Address to the United Nations on the 80th Anniversary of the Signing of the UN Charter.

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Bob Rae @bobbyrae48.bsky.social · Jun 21

In western Ireland for 40th anniversary of Air India bombing of June 23, 1985. See my report written 20 years ago- www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pb...

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The Rundown | TVO Today @tvotoday.bsky.social · May 27

UN ambassador @bobbyrae48.bsky.social joins @spaikin.bsky.social to talk about the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, Donald Trump, the state of democracy around the world, and how Canada's geopolitical role is changing. #cdnpoli

What is Canada's Place in an Unpredictable World? | The Agenda

YouTube video by TVO Today

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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Apr 24

Vote vote vote. carney

Gaia AntiFa @gaiaantifa.bsky.social · Apr 24

Had coffee with an old lib friend today. They said "Meh, Carney has this, not going to bother voting".
I badgered the fook out of them until they promised to go vote on election day.
Get the vote out.
ABC - strategically

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Forward Canada @forwardcanada.bsky.social · Apr 24

🚨 The petition to save the CBC at ProtectTheCBC.ca is quickly approaching 90,000 signatures!

Canadians are speaking out against Pierre Poilievre’s dangerous plan to shut down the CBC if he’s elected on Monday.

If you haven’t signed yet, add your name today and stand up for public broadcasting. ✍️🇨🇦

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Gaia AntiFa @gaiaantifa.bsky.social · Apr 24

Had coffee with an old lib friend today. They said "Meh, Carney has this, not going to bother voting".
I badgered the fook out of them until they promised to go vote on election day.
Get the vote out.
ABC - strategically

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · Apr 24

Well, well, The New York Times huh?

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James K. Rowe @jkrowe.bsky.social · Apr 23

"Every pillar of what, I think, a lot of Canadians are attached to as the most decent, valuable parts of our society are things that, from the get-go, have been in the crosshairs of Poilievre: public education, Medicare, pensions."

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'He Wants to Take a Blowtorch to the Welfare State' | The Tyee

Martin Lukacs’s new book probes Poilievre’s agenda, Liberal failings, what the left needs to do, and more. A Tyee Q&A.

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Nicole Chaland @nicolechaland.bsky.social · Mar 31

"We will immediately develop homelessness reduction targets with every province and territory to inform housing-first investments, improve access to treatment and end encampments community by community," the Carney campaign said in a statement."

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Carney unveils signature housing plan he says will double pace of home building in Canada | CBC News

Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveiled his signature housing policy Monday, promising to double the number of homes built annually in Canada to nearly 500,000.

www.cbc.ca

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Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · Mar 30

Sarah McLachlan's voice has moved millions—and CBC helped bring it to us all. Watch her haunting 2012 performance of Angel from CBC's Toque Sessions:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnAk...
#SaveTheCBC #SarahMcLachlan #CanadianMusic

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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 18

What?? That is news that needs to get around.

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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 18

I had wondered about our relationship to the British crown for some time. But I am now grateful to be politically linked to the crown given the boorish disrespectful behaviour of the US President.

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · Mar 17

My thanks to His Majesty King Charles III for his warm welcome and gracious hospitality today. Canada is fortunate to have a steadfast defender in our sovereign.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is received by His Majesty King Charles III in an audience at Buckingham Palace.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · Mar 17

My thanks to His Majesty King Charles III for his warm welcome and gracious hospitality today. Canada is fortunate to have a steadfast defender in our sovereign.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · Mar 17

The history here at the Notre-Dame Cathedral reminds us that rebuilding for a stronger, better future is always possible.

I was grateful to have been welcomed for a visit in Paris this morning.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and three other people are pictured from behind while standing inside of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.

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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 14

Canadian creativity crushes tRump

🇨🇦Bella🇨🇦 @bella1910.bsky.social · Mar 14

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“No, Donald Trump!” | Canadian Anti-Trump Song (Njet Molotoff Parody) [ENG/FR Subs]

YouTube video by unmaskerX

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🇨🇦Bella🇨🇦 @bella1910.bsky.social · Mar 14

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“No, Donald Trump!” | Canadian Anti-Trump Song (Njet Molotoff Parody) [ENG/FR Subs]

YouTube video by unmaskerX

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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 13

Makes me weep that Palestinean folks in Michigan supported Trump thinking he would bring peace

Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 11

Welcome @patriciamaguire.bsky.social

Patricia Maguire @patriciamaguire.bsky.social · Feb 5

Excited to make the leap to Blue Sky & connect with the #ParticipatoryActionResearch and #Feminist communities. Soon I'll set up Participatory Action Research Feminist Trailblazers Podcast acct. www.parfemtrailblazers.net
@buddhall.bsky.social @johngav.bsky.social @davidpowellyorks.bsky.social

Participatory Action Research - Feminist Trailblazers & Good Tro…

Welcome to the companion site to the podcast, Participatory Action Research Feminist Trailblazers and Good Troublemakers. We talk with feminists PAR Trailblazers ab…

www.parfemtrailblazers.net

Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 11

Embarrassing

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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 11

The CBC and health care define is. Donor touch the CBC

Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · Mar 11

Hey everyone! Thanks to those who reached out to let us know our GoFundMe was not working.

We were wondering why there was a stall in donations over the last week, but it is now fixed and anyone who wants to contribute to the cause is more than welcome to. Every little bit helps!

Donate to Help Save the CBC from Poilievre and the Conservative Cuts!, organized by Kevin Wilson

The Conservative Party of Canada promises to kill the CBC … Kevin Wilson needs your support for Help Save the CBC from Poilievre and the Conservative Cuts!

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Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · Mar 11

Hey everyone! Thanks to those who reached out to let us know our GoFundMe was not working.

We were wondering why there was a stall in donations over the last week, but it is now fixed and anyone who wants to contribute to the cause is more than welcome to. Every little bit helps!

Donate to Help Save the CBC from Poilievre and the Conservative Cuts!, organized by Kevin Wilson

The Conservative Party of Canada promises to kill the CBC … Kevin Wilson needs your support for Help Save the CBC from Poilievre and the Conservative Cuts!

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Brian K. Murphy @murphyslog.bsky.social · Mar 6

Donald Trump has extreme designs on Canada. He also has a playbook: Trigger a crisis with ultimatums too vague to be met, negotiate with conditions that would be crippling, then “settle” for the actual goals: fresh water, minerals, manufacturing jobs.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Donald Trump has extreme designs on Canada: Here is what he really wants

Trump's playbook: Trigger a crisis with ultimatums too vague to be met, negotiate with conditions that would be crippling, then "settle" for the actual goals: fresh water, minerals, manufacturing jobs...

www.thestar.com

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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 6

Billionaires bought the votes that defeated Walz

Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 6

Fully agree. JT taken down by MAGA advised PP. JT legacy has had a positive bounce back. Make sure Tories are kept out next election

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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Mar 6

Ford is doing a great job on the USA file

European Association for the Education of Adults @eaea.org · Mar 6

❓How can adult education respond to the rise of populism in Europe? Our keynote speaker, Marina Weisband, will share her views on this topic at the EAEA General Assembly on 3 June in Leipzig.

📆EAEA’s annual events will take place on 3–4 June 2025. Register now: conference.eaea.org

EAEA General Assembly 3 June 2025
Leipzig, Germany
Flexible learning pathways
Keynote presentation:
The rise of populism in Europe – How can ALE respond to this?
Marina Weisband
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Budd L Hall @buddhall.bsky.social · Feb 26

The next PM

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · Feb 26

“It was my privilege to work with Paul Martin when he balanced the books — and kept the books balanced.” #MarkCarney

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