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Is a tariff deal with the U.S. still likely? | Power & Politics

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 7h

The week-in-review ⁦‪CBC Power and Politics #PoliticalPulse panel (me, Melanie Richer, ⁦‪Fred DeLorey‬⁩) on the PM’s trip to DC, the latest in Premiers’ pipeline politics protestations, and a follow up on TorStar’s‬⁩ story on the NDP seeking more funding:

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Nova Scotia mass shooting: New report rates responses from RCMP and governments

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

All to cover up the Epstein files.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 1d

The RCMP and governments have plenty of work to do before they complete changes recommended by an inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia that claimed the lives of 22 people, an independent committee says.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

HALIFAX - The RCMP and governments have plenty of work to do before they complete changes recommended by an inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia that claimed

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 4d

5 eye-popping revelations in newly released filing of Smartmatic's case against Fox News

www.rawstory.com/fox-corporat...

5 eye-popping revelations in newly released filing of Smartmatic's case against Fox News

On Friday, a court ruled that Smartmatic could submit a filing with fewer redactions in the interest of public transparency. On Monday, the company did exactly that, revealing new details in a 469-pag...

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Brian Mulroney Institute of Government @mulroneyinstitute.bsky.social · 5d

The Mulroney Institute at @stfx-university.bsky.social is pleased to announce The Hon. Sandy Silver (BA ‘94) as the inaugural Victor Dahdaleh Practitioner-in-Residence.

Learn more: bit.ly/46VVYQL

The in-person residency program will begin November 6, 2025.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 5d

More messaging like this please

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 5d

"I think the language from the current parliamentary budget officer, Mr. Jason Jacques, is just wrong and he should walk that back, quite frankly," Page told host David Cochrane.

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Federal budget watchdog's comments are 'just wrong,' says one of his predecessors | CBC News

A former parliamentary budget officer says it is “just wrong” to suggest that the federal finances are unsustainable and is publicly disagreeing with the current fiscal watchdog.

Will Carney's trip to Washington next week produce a tariff deal? | Power & Politics

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 7d

As Prime Minister Carney heads trip to Washington this week the week-ending Power and Politics panel (me, Melanie Richer, Fred DeLorey) try to measure expectations and host David Cochrane brings some last minute intel about what sectors might have some news:

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Pentagon calls up 200 National Guard troops after Trump Portland announcement

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 12d

Happy 40th Anniversary to the Glebe stalwart Irene’s Pub— a great celebration of live music and the community on Sunday. Well done!

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 12d

That’s really not necessary.

Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 12d

What’s with the cowboy hat?

One of those, “in place of a personality I wear this hat” things?

Steve Marmel @marmel.bsky.social · 12d

ICE attempted
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 12d

Trump's planned deployment caught many at the Pentagon by surprise, six U.S. officials told Reuters

www.reuters.com/world/us/pen...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday ordered 200 Oregon National Guard troops to be deployed under federal authority while the state filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's move to send military forces into the Democratic-run city of Portland.

www.reuters.com

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Reuters @reuters.com · 12d

AbbVie to launch ovarian cancer drug in UK at the same list price as US reut.rs/4nkZStm

AbbVie to launch ovarian cancer drug in UK at the same list price as US

AbbVie said on Monday it would launch its ovarian cancer drug Elahere in the U.K. at a list price equal to that in the U.S.

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 12d

I love that spot

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CBC News : Ottawa pledges $400M in financial aid for Algoma Steel as tariffs pummel sector

www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Ottawa pledges $400M in financial aid for Algoma Steel as tariffs pummel sector | CBC News

The federal government announced a $400-million financial support for Algoma Steel under its large enterprise tariff relief scheme, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said on Monday.

Edmonton MP Heather McPherson enters NDP Leadership race | CBC News

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 12d

CBC News : Edmonton MP Heather McPherson enters NDP Leadership race

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

Heather McPherson entered the NDP leadership race Sunday afternoon, telling supporters that she intends to unite her party and lead a campaign that leads New Democrats out of their worst election perf...

Althia Raj: When politicians act like this, we should call them out

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 13d

“What Scheer omits to say in his video, however, is that he and his party supported this law. He personally voted for it.”

When politicians act like this, we should call them out

www.thestar.com/politics/pol... via @thestar.com

Canadians should not respond with shrugs when elected officials seek to sow the seeds of division by presenting selective versions of the facts, Althia Raj writes.

www.thestar.com

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 14d

Anne McGrath joined our week-in-review CBC Power and Politics‬⁩ #PoliticalPulse
panel (me, ⁦‪Fred DeLorey‬⁩, host ⁦David Cochrane‬⁩) on Minister Anandasangaree’s taped comments controversy, the Canada Post strike, the PBO’s budget comments and how the Opposition may vote

youtu.be/DBTaI4HAA3w

Will Carney continue to defend his public safety minister? | Power & Politics

Where Mideast Envoy Pitched Peace, His Son Pitched Investors

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 13d

Where Mideast Envoy Pitched Peace, His Son Pitched Investors www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 14d

Anne McGrath joined our week-in-review CBC Power and Politics‬⁩ #PoliticalPulse
panel (me, ⁦‪Fred DeLorey‬⁩, host ⁦David Cochrane‬⁩) on Minister Anandasangaree’s taped comments controversy, the Canada Post strike, the PBO’s budget comments and how the Opposition may vote

youtu.be/DBTaI4HAA3w

Will Carney continue to defend his public safety minister? | Power & Politics

Will Carney continue to defend his public safety minister? | Power & Politics

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Greg MacEachern @gregmaceachern.bsky.social · 14d

Anne McGrath joined our week-in-review CBC Power and Politics‬⁩ #PoliticalPulse
panel (me, ⁦‪Fred DeLorey‬⁩, host ⁦David Cochrane‬⁩) on Minister Anandasangaree’s taped comments controversy, the Canada Post strike, the PBO’s budget comments and how the Opposition may vote

youtu.be/DBTaI4HAA3w