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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 4d

✈️Minister Sidhu is heading to #SouthAfrica for the
#G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial. Follow along!🌍

More information ⬇️
canada.ca/en/global-af...

#RulesBasedTrade #GlobalEconomy #G20SouthAfrica

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 2d

Canada in the #G20:
✅ Diversifying its economy
✅ Shaping global trade
✅ Building a better future for all

More info ⬇️
international.gc.ca/world-monde/in…

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 1d

Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of democratic societies, and any form of violence against citizens or public officials undermines the very principles a democracy seeks to uphold.

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 1d

Canada condemns all forms of violence in the protests currently underway in #Ecuador, including the troubling attack on President Daniel Noboa’s motorcade.

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · 3d

Great news!!! Direct flights London-Ottawa continuing year round! (Wed, Fri, Sun from Nov-March). Now just waiting for that sweet Saturday slot to come back. www.aircanada.com/media/london... #YOW #LHR #Ottawa #London @aircanada.bsky.social @canadianuk.bsky.social @ottawatourism.bsky.social #travel

London Calling! Air Canada Keeps Ottawa Connected Year-Round

Ottawa-London Heathrow flights continue through Winter 2025-26Only Canadian airline linking Canada's capital non-stop to EuropeWide array of connections at Heathrow across Europe, the Middle East, Ind...

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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 3d

For the first time on record, renewables have generated more of the world’s electricity than coal.

Let that sink in.

This is a sign of how cheap renewables are transforming the economics of power generation.

Find out more in @ember-energy.org's report: ember-energy.org/latest-updat...

Solar and wind met all electricity demand growth, leading to a slight fall in fossil fuel generation | Ember

Solar and wind outpaced the growth in global electricity demand in the first half of 2025, resulting in a very small decline in both coal and gas, compared to the same period last year.

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 8d

Today Minister Anand offered her sympathies to the victims, their families and the Jewish community following the attack at a synagogue in Manchester, UK. She condemned this blatant act of violence and stressed that antisemitism is unacceptable.

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · 9d

Still rockin' the @ubishops.bsky.social swag 20 years later (! 😐) and across an ocean #fitness #fitover40 #fitnessjourney #UBishops #BishopsGaiters #GaiterNation #BUF (that's my old Bishop's #Ultimate Federation jersey 🥏)

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · 9d

Good news Wednesday! www.lbc.co.uk/article/sadi... #ULEZ #airpollution #London 🫁

Sadiq Khan hails Ulez success as London under limit for toxic pollutant for first time | LBC

The mayor of London has hailed the success of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) as new Government data revealed that the capital has met legal limits for toxic nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution for th...

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 15d

Minister Anand meets with Commissioner-General of UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), on the mar...

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · 14d

"Truly, whoever is able to make you absurd is able to make you unjust." - Voltaire, Questions sur les miracles (1765)

Full quote (original French and translation) and context: wist.info/voltaire/5957/

Questions sur les miracles (1765) - Voltaire | WIST Quotations

Formerly there were those who said: You believe things that are incomprehensible, inconsistent, impossible because we have commanded you to believe them; go then and do what is unjust because we comma...

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 18d

Protecting humanitarian workers must remain a global priority. Yesterday, Canada endorsed the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel.

Click the link for more: www.canada.ca/en/global-af...

Canada endorsed the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel.

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 18d

When global crises erupt, Canadians feel it at the checkout counter and in the job market.

See how Canada's work at the #UN helps keep our communities safe and prosperous.

#UNGA80

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Global Affairs Canada @globalaffairs.canada.ca · 24d

We have arrived on Bluesky.

Follow us to learn how Global Affairs Canada works every day to shape a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world for Canadians.

#CanadainTheWorld

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Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) @pastcoal.bsky.social · 18d

The world can move from coal power to clean energy, and our Solutions Bank shows how.

Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.

Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩

poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · 18d

Canada endorses Declaration for the Protection of #Humanitarian Personnel, and contributes $400k over two years to the Aid Worker Security Database (AWSD), operated by @humoutcomes.bsky.social - www.canada.ca/en/global-af... @canadadev.bsky.social @globalaffairs.canada.ca #DPHP #IHL

Canada endorses Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel - Canada.ca

Today, Canada officially endorsed the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, an initiative spearheaded by Australia.

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 28d

NEW – Analysis: UK foreign aid for nature hits £800m record due to cash for carbon credits | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social

Read here: buff.ly/Ug7Znf9

Bar chart showing that UK aid spending on nature reached nearly £800m last year, putting it on track to meet the £3bn climate-finance target. The UK’s annual international climate finance spending, £m, by financial year, for the five-year period covering the £3bn nature-finance goal. The light green bar indicates the amount of finance that would need to be provided in order to meet the target in the final year. Source: Carbon Brief analysis, FOI documents.

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · Sep 10

😭😭😭 #Radiohead @radiohead.wastehq.social

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · Sep 10

And Environment Ministers will discuss #extremeweather prediction, & preparedness and response, advancing the #KananaskisWildfireCharter; driving a #circulareconomy for priority and emerging sectors; int'l #freshwater coord; and conserving and protecting #oceans. www.canada.ca/en/environme... #EEMM

Canada to host G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario - Canada.ca

The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Minister...

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · Sep 10

Canada to host #G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto 30-31 October. Energy Ministers will discuss #energysecurity and affordability, building resilient #supplychains & the role of #innovation & #emergingtechnology... @natural-resources.canada.ca

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · Sep 5

🇨🇦 #Canada announces $3 million #humanitarian funding for 🇦🇫 #Afghanistan to support emergency relief efforts in response to the recent earthquake. www.canada.ca/en/global-af... @canadadev.bsky.social @wfp.org @icrc.org @carecanada.bsky.social

Canada provides humanitarian assistance in response to earthquake in Afghanistan - Canada.ca

Today, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), announced that Canada is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance funding to support emergency relief effort...

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · Sep 4

I visited the #Uyuni salt flats in 2018, one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I hope, whatever the outcome, that the people and the #environment will be protected. #indigenousrights #criticalminerals #tourism #UNDRIP
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

‘The Dubai of South America’: how the promise of riches from lithium mining turned to dust in Bolivia

Politicians have long promised the critical metal will rescue the economy but Indigenous locals say the push to exploit vast reserves threatens the ecosystem and their livelihoods

www.theguardian.com

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · Aug 22

Canada 🇨🇦 invests $5.2 million through @fcm.ca Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative, to support 70 #adaptation projects across the country. 🌳🛠️🌎 💪 www.canada.ca/en/environme... #climateresilience #climateadaptation #climatechange #extremeweather

The Government of Canada invests in 70 municipalities to strengthen climate resilience - Canada.ca

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Brittany Merrifield, Mayor of Grand Bay-Westfield and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board Member, an...

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Michael Folkerson @mfolkerson.bsky.social · Aug 19

“Canada 🇨🇦 profoundly honours and thanks these workers whose unwavering dedication and compassion change lives around the world. On #WorldHumanitarianDay — and every day— we stand with you.” -Secretary of State for Int'l Dev, Randeep Sarai MP www.canada.ca/en/global-af...

Statement on World Humanitarian Day

The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), today issued the following statement:

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