David Webster
@dwebster.bsky.social
Historian: Canada, Quebec, Asia, Timor-Leste, human rights, development. Latest book Challenge the Strong Wind https://www.ubcpress.ca/challenge-the-strong-wind . On unceded Abenaki land, maintenant connu sous le nom Estrie/Eastern Townships.
I mean, I truly do love my country, but it is hard to deny that Canada lives because genocide and colonialism and capital. I think we can build a better Canada though.
January 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM
I mean, I truly do love my country, but it is hard to deny that Canada lives because genocide and colonialism and capital. I think we can build a better Canada though.
Scientist fails to back up work? No sympathy sorry
January 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Scientist fails to back up work? No sympathy sorry
There are multiple books written on this, it is a core concept in the history of Canadian foreign relations. Weird to see the term mocked.
January 20, 2026 at 11:32 PM
There are multiple books written on this, it is a core concept in the history of Canadian foreign relations. Weird to see the term mocked.
Canada has used the term "middle power" since the 1940s.
January 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Canada has used the term "middle power" since the 1940s.
When has a Canadian PM's action ever matched his rhetoric?
January 20, 2026 at 11:23 PM
When has a Canadian PM's action ever matched his rhetoric?
Nothing historians haven't said before, but good to see him speak the words.
Of course, he is wrong in saying Canada has pursued a values based foreign policy in the past.
Of course, he is wrong in saying Canada has pursued a values based foreign policy in the past.
January 20, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Nothing historians haven't said before, but good to see him speak the words.
Of course, he is wrong in saying Canada has pursued a values based foreign policy in the past.
Of course, he is wrong in saying Canada has pursued a values based foreign policy in the past.
Want, but i just bought a Korean EV last year so can't
January 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Want, but i just bought a Korean EV last year so can't
Action by Indonesia and Malaysia likely played a role too.
January 15, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Action by Indonesia and Malaysia likely played a role too.
Is there any confirmation on the kid from a news outlet? cant find anything online
January 13, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Is there any confirmation on the kid from a news outlet? cant find anything online