David Moscrop
@davidmoscrop.com
Journalist & author of “Too Dumb for Democracy?”
Podcast host: the David Moscrop Show.
Substacker, radio & TV guest. PhD in political science from UBC, just in case.
Work in the Washington Post, Globe and Mail, Jacobin, TVO, the Guardian, etc.
Podcast host: the David Moscrop Show.
Substacker, radio & TV guest. PhD in political science from UBC, just in case.
Work in the Washington Post, Globe and Mail, Jacobin, TVO, the Guardian, etc.
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It’s an interesting approach to provide clarity on a tanker ban while failing to meet with the Coastal First Nations despite repeated requests - the community that would be directly affected by any spill - while having dozens or more meetings with fossil fuel lobbyists, AB, Sask.
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban nationalnewswatch.com/2025/11/25/h...
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It’s an interesting approach to provide clarity on a tanker ban while failing to meet with the Coastal First Nations despite repeated requests - the community that would be directly affected by any spill - while having dozens or more meetings with fossil fuel lobbyists, AB, Sask.
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“Canada was never going to quit the US overnight or outright, and that wasn’t [Mark] Carney’s promise,” writes @davidmoscrop.com. “But our defiant posture raises questions about just how far we’re willing to go along to get along.” thewalrus.ca/carney-promised-...
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Canada was never going to quit the US overnight or outright, and that wasn’t [Mark] Carney’s promise,” writes @davidmoscrop.com. “But our defiant posture raises questions about just how far we’re willing to go along to get along.” thewalrus.ca/carney-promised-...
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And then there were 9.
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Current Recall Petitions - Elections Alberta
Recall is a process to remove a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from office between elections by collecting sufficient signatures in the Member’s electoral division. The following recall peti...
www.elections.ab.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
And then there were 9.
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
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Gonna check in on Canada, where politics is more normal... I see there is a convoy headed to Ottawa to avenge a flock of dead ostriches
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Gonna check in on Canada, where politics is more normal... I see there is a convoy headed to Ottawa to avenge a flock of dead ostriches
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Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress after clash with Trump on.ft.com/43MOdMd
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress after clash with Trump
US president threatened primary challenge against the Republican firebrand over her campaign to release the Epstein files
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress after clash with Trump on.ft.com/43MOdMd
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Excited to chat with the prolific @davidmoscrop.com at @theglobeandmail.com's Economic Outlook on Dec. 1st. This free event brings together economic and industry leaders, institutional investors, policy experts & Globe journalists to discuss indicators & tactics for the year ahead. tgam.ca/4oHw9f3
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Excited to chat with the prolific @davidmoscrop.com at @theglobeandmail.com's Economic Outlook on Dec. 1st. This free event brings together economic and industry leaders, institutional investors, policy experts & Globe journalists to discuss indicators & tactics for the year ahead. tgam.ca/4oHw9f3
Setting aside the fact that some people hate soundbars, I need to buy a soundbar for an LG OLED 65" on which I'm going to play a lot of Playstation and watch some movies and TV.
Any strong thoughts on contenders? I'm looking at the JBL 700Mk2 and Sonos Arc Ultra.
I'm not fussy about surround.
Any strong thoughts on contenders? I'm looking at the JBL 700Mk2 and Sonos Arc Ultra.
I'm not fussy about surround.
November 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Setting aside the fact that some people hate soundbars, I need to buy a soundbar for an LG OLED 65" on which I'm going to play a lot of Playstation and watch some movies and TV.
Any strong thoughts on contenders? I'm looking at the JBL 700Mk2 and Sonos Arc Ultra.
I'm not fussy about surround.
Any strong thoughts on contenders? I'm looking at the JBL 700Mk2 and Sonos Arc Ultra.
I'm not fussy about surround.
As America declines, how far is Canada willing to watch, remain silent, and profit from its markets?
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
Carney Promised Defiance. All We’re Getting Is Deference | The Walrus
How far are we willing to go to preserve our relationship with the US?
thewalrus.ca
November 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
As America declines, how far is Canada willing to watch, remain silent, and profit from its markets?
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
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"Ashton may pose a particular risk to the other parties because his explicit class politics speak directly to the precarity so many Canadians feel. At the very least, this suggests the NDP’s future, and electoral success, may run through unapologetic class politics."
What does the future of the NDP have in store? A lot of good, perhaps. But first the party and it's next leader have a lot to figure out.
A conversation on the state of the NDP leadership race:
jacobin.com/2025/11/ndp-...
A conversation on the state of the NDP leadership race:
jacobin.com/2025/11/ndp-...
Can Canada’s NDP Step Back From the Brink of Electoral Ruin?
The leadership race in Canada’s New Democratic Party has exposed fractures between workers and professionals and between leader-driven branding and party democracy. Its survival as a serious left-wing...
jacobin.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"Ashton may pose a particular risk to the other parties because his explicit class politics speak directly to the precarity so many Canadians feel. At the very least, this suggests the NDP’s future, and electoral success, may run through unapologetic class politics."
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Seven months into Mark Carney’s tenure as prime minister, Canada’s “elbows up” promise has turned into a string of climbdowns and humiliations. The Walrus contributing writer @davidmoscrop.com asks: How long can we pretend this strategy is working? thewalrus.ca/carney-promised-...
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Seven months into Mark Carney’s tenure as prime minister, Canada’s “elbows up” promise has turned into a string of climbdowns and humiliations. The Walrus contributing writer @davidmoscrop.com asks: How long can we pretend this strategy is working? thewalrus.ca/carney-promised-...
What does the future of the NDP have in store? A lot of good, perhaps. But first the party and it's next leader have a lot to figure out.
A conversation on the state of the NDP leadership race:
jacobin.com/2025/11/ndp-...
A conversation on the state of the NDP leadership race:
jacobin.com/2025/11/ndp-...
Can Canada’s NDP Step Back From the Brink of Electoral Ruin?
The leadership race in Canada’s New Democratic Party has exposed fractures between workers and professionals and between leader-driven branding and party democracy. Its survival as a serious left-wing...
jacobin.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
What does the future of the NDP have in store? A lot of good, perhaps. But first the party and it's next leader have a lot to figure out.
A conversation on the state of the NDP leadership race:
jacobin.com/2025/11/ndp-...
A conversation on the state of the NDP leadership race:
jacobin.com/2025/11/ndp-...
The Liberals won the budget vote. For now, the Conservatives risk becoming redundant and the NDP might as well be a doorstop.
But how long will this dynamic last?
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/who-won-th...
But how long will this dynamic last?
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/who-won-th...
Who Won The Budget Vote?
The Liberals enjoy political advantage for now as opposition parties stand down on election threats.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Liberals won the budget vote. For now, the Conservatives risk becoming redundant and the NDP might as well be a doorstop.
But how long will this dynamic last?
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/who-won-th...
But how long will this dynamic last?
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/who-won-th...
Are we going to have an election after tonight's budget vote?
I'm still betting on no, but if we do, it's going to be by way of an utter farce.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/are-we-abo...
I'm still betting on no, but if we do, it's going to be by way of an utter farce.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/are-we-abo...
Is Canada Getting A Surprise Election For Christmas This Year?
I don't think so. But we might end up with one by accident. That would be a mistake.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Are we going to have an election after tonight's budget vote?
I'm still betting on no, but if we do, it's going to be by way of an utter farce.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/are-we-abo...
I'm still betting on no, but if we do, it's going to be by way of an utter farce.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/are-we-abo...
Starbucks workers in the US are on strike. Think twice before you pop in to grab a peppermint mocha. Respect the picket line and help workers secure a fair deal.
Worker rights anywhere are worker rights everywhere.
jacobin.com/2025/11/star...
Worker rights anywhere are worker rights everywhere.
jacobin.com/2025/11/star...
Unionized Starbucks Workers Are on Strike Across the US
Starbucks workers at 65 stores in 40 cities across the US walked out Thursday, striking against what they describe as unfair labor practices and the company’s stonewalling at the bargaining table. The...
jacobin.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Starbucks workers in the US are on strike. Think twice before you pop in to grab a peppermint mocha. Respect the picket line and help workers secure a fair deal.
Worker rights anywhere are worker rights everywhere.
jacobin.com/2025/11/star...
Worker rights anywhere are worker rights everywhere.
jacobin.com/2025/11/star...
Will Canada ever get a deal with Donald Trump? Should we even try?
I’m not so sure.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
I’m not so sure.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
Deal Or No Deal: No Deal Edition
Canada isn't going to get a fair and lasting deal from Donald Trump. As Lao Tzu said: You gotta know when to fold 'em.
www.davidmoscrop.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Will Canada ever get a deal with Donald Trump? Should we even try?
I’m not so sure.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
I’m not so sure.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
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"A government needs to know when to walk away, to break a promise even. Not only would a deal with Trump be subject to sudden dismantling, the cost of securing one — what Canada would have to give up — is unlikely to be worth the expected returns."
#CdnPoli
#CdnPoli
Will Canada get a good trade deal from Trump? No. Should we try for one anyway? I'm not so sure anymore.
Welcome to Deal or No Deal: No Deal Edition!
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Welcome to Deal or No Deal: No Deal Edition!
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Deal Or No Deal: No Deal Edition
Canada isn't going to get a fair and lasting deal from Donald Trump. As Lao Tzu said: You gotta know when to fold 'em.
www.davidmoscrop.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"A government needs to know when to walk away, to break a promise even. Not only would a deal with Trump be subject to sudden dismantling, the cost of securing one — what Canada would have to give up — is unlikely to be worth the expected returns."
#CdnPoli
#CdnPoli
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"Predicting the outcome of bargaining with Donald Trump is like trying to guess the output of a random number generator, if the random number generator were also demented."
Will Canada get a good trade deal from Trump? No. Should we try for one anyway? I'm not so sure anymore.
Welcome to Deal or No Deal: No Deal Edition!
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
Welcome to Deal or No Deal: No Deal Edition!
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
Deal Or No Deal: No Deal Edition
Canada isn't going to get a fair and lasting deal from Donald Trump. As Lao Tzu said: You gotta know when to fold 'em.
www.davidmoscrop.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"Predicting the outcome of bargaining with Donald Trump is like trying to guess the output of a random number generator, if the random number generator were also demented."
Will Canada get a good trade deal from Trump? No. Should we try for one anyway? I'm not so sure anymore.
Welcome to Deal or No Deal: No Deal Edition!
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
Welcome to Deal or No Deal: No Deal Edition!
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
Deal Or No Deal: No Deal Edition
Canada isn't going to get a fair and lasting deal from Donald Trump. As Lao Tzu said: You gotta know when to fold 'em.
www.davidmoscrop.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Will Canada get a good trade deal from Trump? No. Should we try for one anyway? I'm not so sure anymore.
Welcome to Deal or No Deal: No Deal Edition!
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
Welcome to Deal or No Deal: No Deal Edition!
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/deal-or-no...
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As someone who's been a freelancer for 10 years, I thank the stars for the Editorial Freelancers Association rates. I am by nature a doormat, and I tend to work with organizations I believe in, and often the one thing preventing me from torpedoing my ability to feed my child is that cold hard table.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
As someone who's been a freelancer for 10 years, I thank the stars for the Editorial Freelancers Association rates. I am by nature a doormat, and I tend to work with organizations I believe in, and often the one thing preventing me from torpedoing my ability to feed my child is that cold hard table.
More of that rules based international order the Liberals used to pretend to care about.
Unlocked | Up to the U.S. to decide if it violated international law with Caribbean boat strikes, says Anand
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Up to the U.S. to decide if it violated international law with Caribbean boat strikes, says Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand broke with tradition as she seemingly asserted that Canada's top diplomat doesn't weigh in on a foreign country's adherence to international law.
www.hilltimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
More of that rules based international order the Liberals used to pretend to care about.
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And I certainly don’t need AI to summarize a journal article. The author wrote a summary already, called the abstract.
I don't need AI to summarize an email. The emails I get are already summaries. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
And I certainly don’t need AI to summarize a journal article. The author wrote a summary already, called the abstract.
I don't need AI to summarize an email. The emails I get are already summaries. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I don't need AI to summarize an email. The emails I get are already summaries. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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Continuing its streak of exceptionalism — the US has one of the highest rates of traffic deaths in the OECD.
Americans are 1.5x more likely to die in an automotive accident than Egyptians, 3x more likely than Canadians, and 6x more likely than the Brits.
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Americans are 1.5x more likely to die in an automotive accident than Egyptians, 3x more likely than Canadians, and 6x more likely than the Brits.
www.not-ship.com/huh-apparent...
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Continuing its streak of exceptionalism — the US has one of the highest rates of traffic deaths in the OECD.
Americans are 1.5x more likely to die in an automotive accident than Egyptians, 3x more likely than Canadians, and 6x more likely than the Brits.
www.not-ship.com/huh-apparent...
Americans are 1.5x more likely to die in an automotive accident than Egyptians, 3x more likely than Canadians, and 6x more likely than the Brits.
www.not-ship.com/huh-apparent...
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Moscrop's plan for Canada will ruin the country!
Only when we fully ban digital menus can we live in a Keynsian Utiopia with the full advantages of sticky prices!
That's why I'm starting a rival party with one platform offering: to stop Moscrop from ruining the country with his half-measures.
Only when we fully ban digital menus can we live in a Keynsian Utiopia with the full advantages of sticky prices!
That's why I'm starting a rival party with one platform offering: to stop Moscrop from ruining the country with his half-measures.
Brb starting a political party with one platform offering: banning digital menus that don’t persistently show the items for sale.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Moscrop's plan for Canada will ruin the country!
Only when we fully ban digital menus can we live in a Keynsian Utiopia with the full advantages of sticky prices!
That's why I'm starting a rival party with one platform offering: to stop Moscrop from ruining the country with his half-measures.
Only when we fully ban digital menus can we live in a Keynsian Utiopia with the full advantages of sticky prices!
That's why I'm starting a rival party with one platform offering: to stop Moscrop from ruining the country with his half-measures.