Scott Robertson
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Daily News Brief: Carney and Smith strike a deal
Plus: B.C. pushes back
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📰 Today's top stories:
▶️ Carney, Smith agree the broad outlines of contentious energy deal
▶️ B.C. Premier David Eby pushes back
▶️ Carney weighs trip to Washington next week
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▶️ Carney, Smith agree the broad outlines of contentious energy deal
▶️ B.C. Premier David Eby pushes back
▶️ Carney weighs trip to Washington next week
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📰 Today's top stories:
▶️ Carney, Smith agree the broad outlines of contentious energy deal
▶️ B.C. Premier David Eby pushes back
▶️ Carney weighs trip to Washington next week
open.substack.com/pub/canadano...
▶️ Carney, Smith agree the broad outlines of contentious energy deal
▶️ B.C. Premier David Eby pushes back
▶️ Carney weighs trip to Washington next week
open.substack.com/pub/canadano...
Daily News Brief: Carney and Smith strike a deal
Plus: B.C. pushes back
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November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
📰 Today's top stories:
▶️ Carney, Smith agree the broad outlines of contentious energy deal
▶️ B.C. Premier David Eby pushes back
▶️ Carney weighs trip to Washington next week
open.substack.com/pub/canadano...
▶️ Carney, Smith agree the broad outlines of contentious energy deal
▶️ B.C. Premier David Eby pushes back
▶️ Carney weighs trip to Washington next week
open.substack.com/pub/canadano...
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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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It has been wild to watch Canadian journalists launder Jivani's white supremacy. In this case, through his love of "gangster culture."
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani was on the latest episode of our “Playbook Canada” podcast.
We talk about what he learned from gangster rap, surviving cancer, DEI — and the toughest person he knows.
🎧 www.politico.com/news/2025/11... or on Apple/Spotify
We talk about what he learned from gangster rap, surviving cancer, DEI — and the toughest person he knows.
🎧 www.politico.com/news/2025/11... or on Apple/Spotify
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It has been wild to watch Canadian journalists launder Jivani's white supremacy. In this case, through his love of "gangster culture."
Carlene Variyan: "I think that what you saw reflected in [Carney's] comments about not needing to be talking to Trump at this specific moment is actually a leader who is pragmatically dealing with the reality of going and having conversations with people who want to come to the table right now."
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Carlene Variyan: "I think that what you saw reflected in [Carney's] comments about not needing to be talking to Trump at this specific moment is actually a leader who is pragmatically dealing with the reality of going and having conversations with people who want to come to the table right now."
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I appreciated the "who cares?" remark too. It was so blase and dismissive, but not emotive. Perfectly played.
Lot to criticize him for but that ain't one.
Lot to criticize him for but that ain't one.
Tom Mulcair on Carney's 'who cares': "I found it wonderfully refreshing and I found it the exemplar of 'elbows up.' It’s like, ‘I’m not going to worry about that blubbering fourth grader.’ ... I absolutely loved that authentic moment from our Prime Minister."
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I appreciated the "who cares?" remark too. It was so blase and dismissive, but not emotive. Perfectly played.
Lot to criticize him for but that ain't one.
Lot to criticize him for but that ain't one.
Tom Mulcair on Carney's 'who cares': "I found it wonderfully refreshing and I found it the exemplar of 'elbows up.' It’s like, ‘I’m not going to worry about that blubbering fourth grader.’ ... I absolutely loved that authentic moment from our Prime Minister."
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Tom Mulcair on Carney's 'who cares': "I found it wonderfully refreshing and I found it the exemplar of 'elbows up.' It’s like, ‘I’m not going to worry about that blubbering fourth grader.’ ... I absolutely loved that authentic moment from our Prime Minister."
Lisa Raitt calls Carney's 'who cares' a gift to the CPC: "I mean, wow, what an error in terms of serving something up. And trust me, they are going to make a meal out of that over and over and over again."
(true — he should've chomped on an apple instead)
(true — he should've chomped on an apple instead)
November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Lisa Raitt calls Carney's 'who cares' a gift to the CPC: "I mean, wow, what an error in terms of serving something up. And trust me, they are going to make a meal out of that over and over and over again."
(true — he should've chomped on an apple instead)
(true — he should've chomped on an apple instead)
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says "there's no secret discussions" regarding a new pipeline to BC's coast.
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says "there's no secret discussions" regarding a new pipeline to BC's coast.
ANAND: "We are going to double non-US trade by 2035. And so the work to do that, of course, is diversifying supply chains and diversifying trading partners... That $70bn that you referenced in terms of the UAE investment pledge to Canada, that's absolutely significant. It will change the game."
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
ANAND: "We are going to double non-US trade by 2035. And so the work to do that, of course, is diversifying supply chains and diversifying trading partners... That $70bn that you referenced in terms of the UAE investment pledge to Canada, that's absolutely significant. It will change the game."
LONG: "I think Conservatives are grasping at straws when they're more concerned about [the prime minister's] air miles than him travelling the world, building relationships and signing deals."
November 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
LONG: "I think Conservatives are grasping at straws when they're more concerned about [the prime minister's] air miles than him travelling the world, building relationships and signing deals."
"Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have agreed to the broad outlines of a memorandum of understanding that would give Alberta special exemptions from federal environmental laws and offer political support to a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast"
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Ottawa, Alberta agree to broad outlines of energy deal, including path to pipeline | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have agreed to the broad outlines of a memorandum of understanding that would give Alberta special exemptions from federal environmental l...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have agreed to the broad outlines of a memorandum of understanding that would give Alberta special exemptions from federal environmental laws and offer political support to a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast"
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"Initial planning work is underway for the Canadian leader to travel to Washington on Dec. 5 to attend the draw for the 2026 World Cup, according to people with knowledge of the event."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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US-Canada Trade Talks Frozen as Carney Weighs DC Trip Next Week
Trade talks between the US and Canada remain stalled, and there’s an emerging belief in both governments that key issues will be rolled into next year’s broader review of the North American trade…
www.bloomberg.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"Initial planning work is underway for the Canadian leader to travel to Washington on Dec. 5 to attend the draw for the 2026 World Cup, according to people with knowledge of the event."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Former CEO of his dad's company has job search tips for the general public.
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Former CEO of his dad's company has job search tips for the general public.
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Man who inherited his dad's company, mom's house, has thoughts.....
(Same belligerence as when he wanted to fight people in the gallery at City Hall)
(Same belligerence as when he wanted to fight people in the gallery at City Hall)
Former CEO of his dad's company has job search tips for the general public.
November 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Man who inherited his dad's company, mom's house, has thoughts.....
(Same belligerence as when he wanted to fight people in the gallery at City Hall)
(Same belligerence as when he wanted to fight people in the gallery at City Hall)
Conservative MP Todd Doherty goes apoplectic over the federal government's pledge of aid for the softwood lumber sector.
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson fires back: “We have a trade war — he should wake up!”
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson fires back: “We have a trade war — he should wake up!”
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Conservative MP Todd Doherty goes apoplectic over the federal government's pledge of aid for the softwood lumber sector.
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson fires back: “We have a trade war — he should wake up!”
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson fires back: “We have a trade war — he should wake up!”
New Conservative campaign manager Steve Outhouse on Conservative messaging and strategy if “Trump is going to Trump.”
(Thanks to @davidakin.bsky.social for flagging this interview.)
(Thanks to @davidakin.bsky.social for flagging this interview.)
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
New Conservative campaign manager Steve Outhouse on Conservative messaging and strategy if “Trump is going to Trump.”
(Thanks to @davidakin.bsky.social for flagging this interview.)
(Thanks to @davidakin.bsky.social for flagging this interview.)
📰 Today's top stories:
▶️ Carney and Modi restart trade talks
▶️ Ottawa, Alberta to sign energy pact Thursday
▶️ Jenni Byrne out as Conservative campaign manager
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▶️ Carney and Modi restart trade talks
▶️ Ottawa, Alberta to sign energy pact Thursday
▶️ Jenni Byrne out as Conservative campaign manager
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Daily News Brief: Carney and Modi talk trade
Plus: Tories appoint new campaign manager
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November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📰 Today's top stories:
▶️ Carney and Modi restart trade talks
▶️ Ottawa, Alberta to sign energy pact Thursday
▶️ Jenni Byrne out as Conservative campaign manager
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▶️ Carney and Modi restart trade talks
▶️ Ottawa, Alberta to sign energy pact Thursday
▶️ Jenni Byrne out as Conservative campaign manager
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International trade minister Maninder Sidhu: "The government can set the policies every day of the week, but until businesses start using those policies, those trade agreements, it's not going to move the needle. And now businesses are matching the energy of the government."
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
International trade minister Maninder Sidhu: "The government can set the policies every day of the week, but until businesses start using those policies, those trade agreements, it's not going to move the needle. And now businesses are matching the energy of the government."
Jason Kenney says he doesn't "buy the notion that there's widespread opposition" from First Nations to a new pipeline to BC's coast.
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Jason Kenney says he doesn't "buy the notion that there's widespread opposition" from First Nations to a new pipeline to BC's coast.
Jason Kenney, who is not a lawyer, says he’s “surprised [David Eby’s] a lawyer.”
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Jason Kenney, who is not a lawyer, says he’s “surprised [David Eby’s] a lawyer.”
Globe and Mail's Gary Mason: “If President Trump was trying to find somebody to post up here that embodied the pure crassness and arrogance of his administration, they could not have found a better person than Pete Hoekstra.”
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Globe and Mail's Gary Mason: “If President Trump was trying to find somebody to post up here that embodied the pure crassness and arrogance of his administration, they could not have found a better person than Pete Hoekstra.”
Carney on working with opposition parties: "We had opposition support for the Building Canada Act in June. We had some opposition support and constructive opposition actions from all parties—except the Bloc Québécois."
November 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Carney on working with opposition parties: "We had opposition support for the Building Canada Act in June. We had some opposition support and constructive opposition actions from all parties—except the Bloc Québécois."
Carney on Trump’s 28‑point Ukraine‑Russia peace plan: “Well, we like point number one—‘Ukraine is a sovereign nation.’ That was a good start.”
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Carney on Trump’s 28‑point Ukraine‑Russia peace plan: “Well, we like point number one—‘Ukraine is a sovereign nation.’ That was a good start.”
Carney on when he last spoke to Trump: "Who cares. It's a detail. I'll speak to him again when it matters. I don't have a burning issue to speak with the president about right now. When America wants to come back and have the discussions on the trade side we will have those discussions."
November 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Carney on when he last spoke to Trump: "Who cares. It's a detail. I'll speak to him again when it matters. I don't have a burning issue to speak with the president about right now. When America wants to come back and have the discussions on the trade side we will have those discussions."
CARNEY: “It’s not the case when Canada engages with a country, that we’re endorsing everything that country does.”
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
CARNEY: “It’s not the case when Canada engages with a country, that we’re endorsing everything that country does.”