Yiannis N. Stamatakos
yiannis2004.bsky.social
Yiannis N. Stamatakos
@yiannis2004.bsky.social
Principal at NiMAS Strategic Advisors, a Government & Public Affairs Consulting Firm.
The 9th of December marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of #Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A new report is giving fresh support to Canada’s ambition to be an energy superpower as the federal and B.C. governments push for increased exports of liquefied natural gas.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
New report backs Canada’s ambition to be energy superpower as Ottawa, B.C. tout LNG
Canadian LNG could displace thermal coal at electricity-generation plants in Asia, play role in reducing global emissions
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Via Eleni Spanopoulou
... οταν ο εξώστης νομίζει ότι ειναι πλατεία...
December 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
But while we strive to get it right again, let’s not forget that, in the scheme of things, immigration has been an overwhelming boon for Canada, bringing new blood and new energy to a country that needs both
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toron...
A thriving Syrian family shows why we shouldn’t give up on immigration
Attitudes about migration have changed over the decade Mariah Al Rassoul and her family have lived in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
December 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Let the museum speak. Let the flag fly. And let Palestinians — and all who stand with them — be heard.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
This was just the latest attempt to silence Palestinian voices in Canada. But these stories should be heard
Suppressing these truths won't bring safety.
www.thestar.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Health Care www.healthequity.ca #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Welcome to America’s new democratic export: the unchecked executive.

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Opinion | Strongmen around the world are increasingly inspired by America’s example
A permissive Supreme Court and a supine Congress have turned the executive into something the Framers feared.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff and closest ally, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies conducted searches at his apartment earlier today.
#CorruptionInUkraine
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Zelenskyy’s top aide quits after anti-corruption searches of his home
Ukrainian president announces departure of Andriy Yermak, who was leading peace talks with US
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Sprint Week continues at Toronto Business Development Centre today with two stars on the same stage - Rocco Rossi and John Ruffolo.
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The first day of Sprint Week at #TBDC started with the Legendary Ted Manziaris from GFL. Ted is a TBDC alumni, and the company he started is the first TBDC unicorn. Twenty-three #EuropeanStartups are participating in this Sprint Week.
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
By making deals abroad and building major projects at home, we’re sending a clear message to the world: Canada is ready to build. Build with us.
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It’s hard to see how the government shutdown and reopening is anything other than a defeat for the Democrats — a high-stakes confrontation that ended with their own goals unmet and their message muddled.

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Opinion | Why Democrats keep flailing
Voters aren’t rejecting government. They are rejecting leaders who can’t run it effectively.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Last Monday, I attended the book launch for my old Friend the Honourable Sergio Marchi's new book "Pursuing a Public Life." Excellent reading for new and old students of politics. #SergioMarchi
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Fujian and its strike group represent a strategic game changer that will bring Beijing closer to its goal of eroding U.S. maritime primacy in its backyard.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific
The Fujian and its strike group represent a strategic game changer that will bring Beijing closer to its goal of eroding U.S. maritime primacy in its backyard.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This is just the beginning.
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies revealed Monday that some of Zelenskyy’s close associates were allegedly involved in a plot to skim around $100 million from Ukraine’s energy sector.
www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
Ukraine corruption scandal explained: The $100M plot rocking Zelenskyy
Your questions answered about the snowballing investigation that is shaking Kyiv.
www.politico.eu
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Israeli soldiers have described a free-for-all in Gaza and a breakdown in norms and legal constraints, with civilians killed at the whim of individual officers, according to testimony in a TV documentary.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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