Nate Erskine-Smith
@beynate.bsky.social
MP for Beaches-East York | Host of uncommons.ca podcast
We honour the six Muslim Canadians killed and the 19 injured in the 2017 attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Sainte-Foy. Dehumanization leads to violence, and we all have a role to play in addressing Islamophobia and hate and ensuring everyone can live and worship safely.
January 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
We honour the six Muslim Canadians killed and the 19 injured in the 2017 attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Sainte-Foy. Dehumanization leads to violence, and we all have a role to play in addressing Islamophobia and hate and ensuring everyone can live and worship safely.
Snow day = snow fort
January 27, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Snow day = snow fort
It is horrifying to watch our neighbouring democracy lose itself.
January 25, 2026 at 8:20 PM
It is horrifying to watch our neighbouring democracy lose itself.
Canada needs clear, modern rules for stablecoins. A parliamentary petition I’m sponsoring already has 4,000+ signatures. If you agree, sign the #StandWithCryptoCA petition today for better stablecoin regulation: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
January 20, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Canada needs clear, modern rules for stablecoins. A parliamentary petition I’m sponsoring already has 4,000+ signatures. If you agree, sign the #StandWithCryptoCA petition today for better stablecoin regulation: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
2025 was a year of steady work; in Parliament, in committee, and in conversation with people in Beaches–East York and across the country. Grateful to everyone who engaged, shared their experiences, and held us to a higher standard. Onward to 2026.
January 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
2025 was a year of steady work; in Parliament, in committee, and in conversation with people in Beaches–East York and across the country. Grateful to everyone who engaged, shared their experiences, and held us to a higher standard. Onward to 2026.
You get a pipeline! You get a pipeline! Everybody gets a pipeline!
January 8, 2026 at 7:41 PM
You get a pipeline! You get a pipeline! Everybody gets a pipeline!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours
December 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Merry Christmas from our family to yours
Another year of pranks, hugs, and arts and crafts. Hard to believe CJ’s already 6!
December 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Another year of pranks, hugs, and arts and crafts. Hard to believe CJ’s already 6!
Finished off this parliamentary session with a productive meeting with the PM. Lots of opportunity for positive collaboration alongside constructive criticism.
December 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Finished off this parliamentary session with a productive meeting with the PM. Lots of opportunity for positive collaboration alongside constructive criticism.
The team was out in full force helping Access Alliance Holiday Hamper program at Secord Public School. If you can, think about making a donation to one of the many holiday hamper programs across the community.
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The team was out in full force helping Access Alliance Holiday Hamper program at Secord Public School. If you can, think about making a donation to one of the many holiday hamper programs across the community.
We discussed the UK’s Online Safety Act, the need for digital sovereignty and restructuring the ad tech stack, protecting kids online, and how influencers now dominate political information.
What will it take to get us there?
What will it take to get us there?
December 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We discussed the UK’s Online Safety Act, the need for digital sovereignty and restructuring the ad tech stack, protecting kids online, and how influencers now dominate political information.
What will it take to get us there?
What will it take to get us there?
While the UK, EU, and Australia have moved forward with meaningful reforms, Canada keeps introducing bills that die on the order paper.
December 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
While the UK, EU, and Australia have moved forward with meaningful reforms, Canada keeps introducing bills that die on the order paper.
Meta blocks me from posting the link to this story but doesn't stop ads for unregulated drugs.
Makes no sense.
Makes no sense.
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Meta blocks me from posting the link to this story but doesn't stop ads for unregulated drugs.
Makes no sense.
Makes no sense.
Today marks 10 years since the TRCs final report on residential schools. We’ve seen significant albeit imperfect progress since and there’s much more for us to do together.
December 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Today marks 10 years since the TRCs final report on residential schools. We’ve seen significant albeit imperfect progress since and there’s much more for us to do together.
Listen to our new #uncommonspod episode with past TRC commissioner Willie Littlechild and former Six Nations Chief Ava Hill. We talk about the state of reconciliation and the importance of sport.
December 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Listen to our new #uncommonspod episode with past TRC commissioner Willie Littlechild and former Six Nations Chief Ava Hill. We talk about the state of reconciliation and the importance of sport.
As our PM put it: “Cdns stand in sorrow with the people of Australia and Jewish people everywhere following today’s horrific antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach in Sydney…we stand together in our determination never to bow to terrorism, violence, hatred, or intimidation.”
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
As our PM put it: “Cdns stand in sorrow with the people of Australia and Jewish people everywhere following today’s horrific antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach in Sydney…we stand together in our determination never to bow to terrorism, violence, hatred, or intimidation.”
Happy Chanukah to Jewish communities celebrating the Festival of Lights across our east end and country. Wishing you happiness, time with family, and light over darkness.
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Happy Chanukah to Jewish communities celebrating the Festival of Lights across our east end and country. Wishing you happiness, time with family, and light over darkness.
Live the courage of your convictions
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Live the courage of your convictions
You can read more about child honouring and its 9 principles via the @raffifoundation.bsky.social
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December 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
You can read more about child honouring and its 9 principles via the @raffifoundation.bsky.social
raffifoundation.org/the-9-princi...
raffifoundation.org/the-9-princi...
Like many Canadians, I grew up listening to @raffic.bsky.social. So it was unreal to have the inspiring troubadour join me for this #uncommonspod.
We discuss his music, his advocacy for peace and the planet, and the importance of his child honouring philosophy.
We discuss his music, his advocacy for peace and the planet, and the importance of his child honouring philosophy.
December 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Like many Canadians, I grew up listening to @raffic.bsky.social. So it was unreal to have the inspiring troubadour join me for this #uncommonspod.
We discuss his music, his advocacy for peace and the planet, and the importance of his child honouring philosophy.
We discuss his music, his advocacy for peace and the planet, and the importance of his child honouring philosophy.
How should we spend our time and talents? Historian and author Rutger Bregman talks Moral Ambition and the school he's co-founded to help tackle our biggest challenges.
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
How should we spend our time and talents? Historian and author Rutger Bregman talks Moral Ambition and the school he's co-founded to help tackle our biggest challenges.
Not the usual question for a politician ha. Full article about authenticity, honesty and ideas in our politics @thewalrus.ca
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December 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Not the usual question for a politician ha. Full article about authenticity, honesty and ideas in our politics @thewalrus.ca
thewalrus.ca/nate-erskine...
thewalrus.ca/nate-erskine...
A powerful voice for Indigenous rights and education in Canada. With her own background one of both Anishinaabe and Polish descent, @tanyatalaga.bsky.social writes: “from the legacies of these dual branches of genocide, one on Turtle Island and one far off in Eastern Europe - comes my knowing.”
November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A powerful voice for Indigenous rights and education in Canada. With her own background one of both Anishinaabe and Polish descent, @tanyatalaga.bsky.social writes: “from the legacies of these dual branches of genocide, one on Turtle Island and one far off in Eastern Europe - comes my knowing.”
Full article here: www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Full article here: www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
A headline I wasn’t expecting to read ha
More seriously, our politics is better when we make it about ideas and welcome thoughtful debate and disagreement.
More seriously, our politics is better when we make it about ideas and welcome thoughtful debate and disagreement.
November 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A headline I wasn’t expecting to read ha
More seriously, our politics is better when we make it about ideas and welcome thoughtful debate and disagreement.
More seriously, our politics is better when we make it about ideas and welcome thoughtful debate and disagreement.