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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 11d

When you or a loved one are feeling overwhelmed or facing moments of deep pain and isolation, know that your life matters and someone is there for you. Just dial or text 9-8-8. You don’t need the perfect words. Just start with hello.

Call 📞 or text 💬 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada 🇨🇦

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 1d

Does Pierre Poilievre get a security clearance yet?

Are any bookies taking bets as to if and when he will get his SC?

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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 1d

Majority of Canadians oppose Canada joining Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system

“Just 23% of Canadians — almost all of whom vote Conservative — say they support the idea.”

Majority of Canadians oppose Canada joining Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence system

A majority of Canadians oppose Canada joining Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence system as part of any trade agreement.

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 1d

Let's recognize that Trump will never be brought to justice for his numerous crimes. The justice system doesn't punish individuals who are clearly insane.

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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 2d

It’s very clear that the Poilievre strategy is to keep his base, absorb the PPC voters and pray for a split between the Liberals and NDP as a path to power. That’s why he’s not trying to draw moderates. He’s got nothing to lose now and he’s all in on division.
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Equitas @equitashumanrights.bsky.social · 2d

🌍🗳️ Around the world, democracy is under strain.
Without #HumanRights, it cannot exist.
A powerful reminder from @mariaressa.bsky.social at the Athens Democracy Forum, where our ED @odettemccarthy.bsky.social joined the Canadian Democracy Delegation 🇨🇦.
#Democracy

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 4d

Golden fig leaves fall—
in the night, silence ripens,
a taste bittersweet.

#Haiku

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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 4d

October 4, 2025

Daily reminder:

The Leader of the Official Opposition still does not have a security clearance to be able to view any information on foreign or domestic influence or terror.
#cdnpoli

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 4d

We know Canadian politics are often messy and complicated, but it’s worth remembering there are still good politicians who serve with integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to their communities. Their work keeps our democracy strong and our future hopeful. 🇨🇦
#Canada #PublicService

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 5d

🍁 facts

Scott Robertson @sarobertson.bsky.social · 5d

Former PBO on Canada's fiscal situation: "If you look at the numbers right now, a baseline deficit of a little over 2%, that's a third of what it is in the US and UK, and it's well below the OECD average. If you look at our debt-to-GDP ratio, it will be the lowest of the G7. ... We're sustainable."

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 5d

I’m also very much of the view of the prime minister that the relationship with the United States has fundamentally changed, and it will not magically go back to what it may have been a year ago or 25 years ago,” Minister LeBlanc said. #Canada

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Trade war ‘resolvable’ but U.S. ties have ‘fundamentally’ changed: LeBlanc - National | Globalnews.ca

'The United States has fundamentally changed, and it will not magically go back to what it may have been a year ago or 25 years ago,' Dominic LeBlanc said.

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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 6d

Sound up.
Let my new fave TikTok factchecker break the whole ostrich thing down and how PP is trying to have his cake and eat it too.
#cdnpoli

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🇨🇦DUNK🇨🇦 (Proud Old White Hippie) @noofieninja.bsky.social · 6d

🇨🇦 Happy Thursday Canada 🇨🇦

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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 7d

October 1, 2025

Daily reminder:

The Leader of the Official Opposition still does not have a security clearance to be able to view any information on foreign or domestic influence or terror.
#cdnpoli

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Progressive Power @progressivepower.bsky.social · 7d

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 7d

Pinocchio Pierre Poilievre finds himself aligned with residential schools deniers. As usual, his statements are laced with inaccurate facts and obvious lies.

Fact-checking him isn’t optional—it’s a civic duty. Thank you, Rachel!

#NeverPoilievre

Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 8d

On the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Pierre Poilievre spoke out for the group he says faces the most hate-based violence.

Um, and apparently that group is…Christians? (It isn’t).

I called for backup on this one. Luckily @pampalmater.com answered:

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 8d

"'Someone who says I’m against abortion but is in favor of the death penalty is not really pro-life ... Someone who says I’m against abortion but I’m in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States, I don’t know if that’s pro-life.'"
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Pope Leo XIV Wades Into Durbin Debate

The number of bishops who have condemned Cardinal Cupich’s decision to honor Durbin with a 'lifetime achievement award' has risen to 10, including two bishops emeritus.

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 8d

Has there been a time when the legislative, executive, and judicial branches seemed so thoroughly compromised by incompetence, self-interest, and moral decay as they are now under the GOP?

P. Andrew Torrez @andrewtorrez.bsky.social · 8d

The Supreme Court just eliminated congressional compromise, effectively blessing a mechanism (“pocket rescission”) fraudulently invented out of whole cloth by the head Project 2025 guy.

We do have some laughs, though With @lizdye.bsky.social

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 8d

I grew up not to far away, in Témiscaming. We go through Mattawa on our way there—which is onces every few years. I still have family in North Bay.

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Pierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 9d

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 8d

Such a beautiful region. I remember visiting often as a kid, exploring its quiet charms and even taking a day-cruise across Lake Nipissing aboard the Chief Comanda II, riding between North Bay and the French River.

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 8d

I don't think Trump convinced the generals and admirals that he's not a fool. They probably left thinking they'd need to put safeguards in place to protect the world from this idiot.

Pete and Trump were surely exchanging high fives afterwards, basking in each other's self-proclaimed greatness.

🎃 Really Spooky Smith @reallyseansmith.bsky.social · 8d

Absolutely dead-eyed crowd lmao

Rubare DiPugno @rubaredipugno.bsky.social · 8d

Looks like he still doesn’t

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Greg Bester 🇨🇦 @gregbester.bsky.social · 8d

Build that wall, Mr. Carney.

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Trump again floats Canada joining the U.S. as the 51st state | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he again told some unnamed Canadian official that the country should consider joining the U.S. as the 51st state — returning to the annexationist rhetoric he u...

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 8d

I appreciate my employer’s decision to grant us a paid holiday for Truth and Reconciliation Day. It’s recognized as a solemn occasion, and we’re encouraged to reflect, learn, and act toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Yesterday, we had a staff workshop on meaningful land recognition.

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Equitas @equitashumanrights.bsky.social · 8d

🧡 #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation
Let’s reflect on the impacts of colonialism on #Indigenous communities in 🇨🇦.
To move from reflection to action, our team took part in a learning activity on land recognitions to strengthen our commitment to change.

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