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Every capitalist's dream is to prevent you from using the stuff you already own in order to rent it from them instead
Hold onto your hardware for as long as possible unless you don’t care and want everything done on the cloud through fuck ass subscription models I guess
January 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Every capitalist's dream is to prevent you from using the stuff you already own in order to rent it from them instead
This deal allows 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada each year.
For perspective, Tesla sold 55,000 vehicles in Canada in 2024, but less than 20,000 in 2025.
For perspective, Tesla sold 55,000 vehicles in Canada in 2024, but less than 20,000 in 2025.
Canada’s going to start getting some Chinese EVs!
I just hope this quota deal is the first step to getting BYD to set up a factory in exchange for broader access.
I just hope this quota deal is the first step to getting BYD to set up a factory in exchange for broader access.
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Canada’s AI Minister “has been accused of naively embracing AI rather than working to mitigate its harms, and of listening mostly to voices from the tech sector—those who stand to benefit most from rapid AI adoption.”
Good article on the issues with Evan Solomon’s approach to tech and AI.
Good article on the issues with Evan Solomon’s approach to tech and AI.
Evan Solomon Wants Canada to Trust AI. Can We Trust Evan Solomon? | The Walrus
The journalist-turned-minister says the tech will make us richer and regulation should be “light”
thewalrus.ca
January 16, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Quite frankly, it’s outrageous that Mark Carney is cutting Statistics Canada. If he was Stephen Harper or Pierre Poilievre, I feel like this would be getting a lot more backlash.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Statistics Canada to cut 850 jobs in 'dark time' for public service, union says
Federal statistics agency entered its workforce adjustment period Monday, sending notices to thousands of employees.
ottawacitizen.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Quite frankly, it’s outrageous that Mark Carney is cutting Statistics Canada. If he was Stephen Harper or Pierre Poilievre, I feel like this would be getting a lot more backlash.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
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ICE’s murder of Renee Good has been a clarifying moment — and not only for Americans.
It also exposed some Canadians.
Notably, the Toronto Sun’s Ottawa bureau chief — who called the ICE bullets fired at Good “well-deserved.”
Let’s talk Canadian media the impact of who has a platform:
It also exposed some Canadians.
Notably, the Toronto Sun’s Ottawa bureau chief — who called the ICE bullets fired at Good “well-deserved.”
Let’s talk Canadian media the impact of who has a platform:
January 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
ICE’s murder of Renee Good has been a clarifying moment — and not only for Americans.
It also exposed some Canadians.
Notably, the Toronto Sun’s Ottawa bureau chief — who called the ICE bullets fired at Good “well-deserved.”
Let’s talk Canadian media the impact of who has a platform:
It also exposed some Canadians.
Notably, the Toronto Sun’s Ottawa bureau chief — who called the ICE bullets fired at Good “well-deserved.”
Let’s talk Canadian media the impact of who has a platform:
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The @ndp.ca (or other parties) could do more than delete X
They could push for rules requiring government accounts only operate on platforms that meet higher standards around moderation, security and transparency
Lead by example. Governments implicitly endorse these platforms with their presence
They could push for rules requiring government accounts only operate on platforms that meet higher standards around moderation, security and transparency
Lead by example. Governments implicitly endorse these platforms with their presence
If the NDP really wants to set themselves apart, this should be a no brainer for them.
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The @ndp.ca (or other parties) could do more than delete X
They could push for rules requiring government accounts only operate on platforms that meet higher standards around moderation, security and transparency
Lead by example. Governments implicitly endorse these platforms with their presence
They could push for rules requiring government accounts only operate on platforms that meet higher standards around moderation, security and transparency
Lead by example. Governments implicitly endorse these platforms with their presence
As your plane disintegrates around you, take solace knowing it's all in service to making the world's richest man another dollar.
Also: Some wild footage of spacecraft debris recorded by a pilot from the cockpit of his plane.
Also: Some wild footage of spacecraft debris recorded by a pilot from the cockpit of his plane.
14/ However, experts say the FAA’s shifting approach telegraphs a disquieting truth about air safety as private companies increasingly push to use the skies as their laboratories: Regulators are learning as they go.
Read our full story:
Read our full story:
“We’re Too Close to the Debris”: How SpaceX Rockets Put Passenger Planes at Risk
The FAA predicted Elon Musk’s Starship would cause “minor or minimal” disruption. Then the rockets exploded twice in three months over busy airspace. Flight data reveals how many planes scrambled to p...
www.propublica.org
January 11, 2026 at 8:22 AM
As your plane disintegrates around you, take solace knowing it's all in service to making the world's richest man another dollar.
Also: Some wild footage of spacecraft debris recorded by a pilot from the cockpit of his plane.
Also: Some wild footage of spacecraft debris recorded by a pilot from the cockpit of his plane.
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Furious Trump demands to know why Minneapolis shooting hasn’t sparked civil war yet
Furious Trump demands to know why Minneapolis shooting hasn’t sparked civil war yet
MAR-A-LAGO, FL - Following the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman at the hands of ICE agents, President Donald Trump is ordering Americans to "hurry the fuck up" descending into a nationwide confli...
www.thebeaverton.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Furious Trump demands to know why Minneapolis shooting hasn’t sparked civil war yet
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The concept of posting “Canada is not considering a ban of X” as a QUOTE of your post condemning deepfake sexual abuse happening **ON X** of women and kids………….
January 11, 2026 at 5:51 AM
The concept of posting “Canada is not considering a ban of X” as a QUOTE of your post condemning deepfake sexual abuse happening **ON X** of women and kids………….
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It’s time for governments and politicians to get off the child porn app. Staying is a statement of its own.
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked WhatsApp messages show Labour MPs urging govt to leave X, arguing that it should "show direction to others in the UK"
The MPs said X owner Elon Musk is "fascist" and that the platform's AI tool, Grok, had put "children in harm's way"
The MPs said X owner Elon Musk is "fascist" and that the platform's AI tool, Grok, had put "children in harm's way"
January 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
It’s time for governments and politicians to get off the child porn app. Staying is a statement of its own.
In Canada, call or email Evan Solomon and demand he do his job as “Minister of AI and Digital innovation” to stop the CSAM and non-consensual porn. X should be banned in this country.
📞 416-972-2030
📧 [email protected]
📞 416-972-2030
📧 [email protected]
Here is a template letter, with alt text for copy-pasting, to send to your state AG, or tweak to send to your reps, etc. It will take two minutes. Find their contact here: www.naag.org/find-my-ag/
January 9, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
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For decades, Canadians eagerly rushed onto US tech platforms and services. But now the drawbacks of that dependence are on full display.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
Every data centre is a U.S. military base - CCPA
Understanding how the United States uses its tech companies to serve empire
www.policyalternatives.ca
January 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
For decades, Canadians eagerly rushed onto US tech platforms and services. But now the drawbacks of that dependence are on full display.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Canadians, please consider contacting your MP and urge them to protect our public library system. Follow this link for a template or script you can use to reach out:
save-interlibrary-loans.lovable.app
#cdnpoli
save-interlibrary-loans.lovable.app
#cdnpoli
December 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Canadians, please consider contacting your MP and urge them to protect our public library system. Follow this link for a template or script you can use to reach out:
save-interlibrary-loans.lovable.app
#cdnpoli
save-interlibrary-loans.lovable.app
#cdnpoli
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Another good reason for Mark Carney to open up the market to affordable European and Chinese electric vehicles. The United States is going backward and Canada does not have to follow its lead.
Ford to take $19.5bn hit as US carmaker overhauls EV strategy
Group scraps plans for flagship all-electric pick-up truck on Trump regulatory changes and tepid demand
www.ft.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Another good reason for Mark Carney to open up the market to affordable European and Chinese electric vehicles. The United States is going backward and Canada does not have to follow its lead.
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Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
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the state of this world is unconscionable. no one should have to experience such horror.
i can’t help thinking about how mark carney was just over playing nice with uae leaders enabling this genocide.
i can’t help thinking about how mark carney was just over playing nice with uae leaders enabling this genocide.
So, El Fasher looks like one of the worst single event atrocities to happen this century so far, but the evidence has come in such a trickle it seems to only now be getting verified
At least 60,000 murdered in Sudanese city, which resembles ‘a slaughterhouse’
Satellite evidence shows extent of paramilitary massacre in El Fasher
www.irishtimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
the state of this world is unconscionable. no one should have to experience such horror.
i can’t help thinking about how mark carney was just over playing nice with uae leaders enabling this genocide.
i can’t help thinking about how mark carney was just over playing nice with uae leaders enabling this genocide.
There’s an AI-powered conspiracy machine selling ‘Truthwear’ merch to Canadians, and my friends at the National Observer unmasked the person profiting from this account.
The story shows what happens when people are given incentives to publish fake information, at scale, all with the help of AI:
The story shows what happens when people are given incentives to publish fake information, at scale, all with the help of AI:
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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For years (and YEARS) I've been saying do not trust VAERS reports. There is no vetting, no statistical relevancy. It's pure anecdote.
Pretty much ANY statistic you see cited to frighten you about vaccines comes from the VAERS database. (Including the recent evidence-free missive from Vinay Prasad). Here's why VAERS can NEVER be a proper source for population-level vaccine risk estimates.
Thread [1/9]
Thread [1/9]
November 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
For years (and YEARS) I've been saying do not trust VAERS reports. There is no vetting, no statistical relevancy. It's pure anecdote.
Canada should follow suit
“Our mid-term goal should be the complete phase-out of Microsoft products, including the Windows operating system. It’s easier than it sounds.”
A cross-party group of lawmakers are pushing for the European Parliament to get off US tech, starting with Microsoft.
A cross-party group of lawmakers are pushing for the European Parliament to get off US tech, starting with Microsoft.
Get us off Microsoft! Lawmakers press EU Parliament to change in-house IT.
“We cannot afford this level of dependence on foreign tech,” lawmakers say in letter obtained by POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Canada should follow suit
from government by consultant to government by consultants using generative AI.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM