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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 7h

For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics Quick Take on why the interim PBO disqualified himself from the permanent post, but Poilievre is going to fight for him anyway #cdnpoli

Dale Smith's Quick Take - Loonie Politics

Jason Jacques ... PBO or media star?

looniepolitics.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 7h

For the late/west coast crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Supreme Court of Canada holds first ceremonial opening in 39 years #SCC #cdnlaw

Supreme Court of Canada holds first ceremonial opening in 39 years

CBA President Bianca Kratt says the court is a testament to the stability a country can enjoy when its legal institutions remain respected, independent, and grounded in the rule of law

nationalmagazine.ca

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 7h

For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics column: The "Alberta Next" panel was not an exercise in democracy #cdnpoli

The Alberta Next panel was not an exercise in democracy - Loonie Politics

Danielle Smith may think that she’s being super clever in trying to incite a separatism referendum.

looniepolitics.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

This whole thread.

Ted Raymond @tedraymond.bsky.social · 8h

"Her house arrest sentence shows that in Canada blocking roads is only a crime if you have the wrong politics"

THE CONVOY TOOK OVER DOWNTOWN FOR THREE WEEKS.

THEY TOOK THE WHEELS OFF THEIR TRUCKS TO MAKE THEM HARDER TO MOVE.

PRO-PALESTINE PEOPLE GO HOME AT THE END OF THE DAY.

IT'S DIFFERENT.

Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

Top story on the National Post.
FFS

Just chasing grievance clicks (and $$$) with absolutely no conscience at all.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

Possibly the dumbest part of all of this is that the federal factum pretty much aligns with that Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision from August, and Manitoba has taken the same position the federal government did on the major points. This is just performative nonsense.

Five premiers urge Carney to withdraw court submission on notwithstanding clause

OTTAWA - Five premiers say Ottawa must withdraw its recent call for limits on the notwithstanding clause because it amounts to a "complete disavowal" of the bargain that spawned the

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

Top story on the National Post.
FFS

Just chasing grievance clicks (and $$$) with absolutely no conscience at all.

Amy Hamm: Canada needs Tamara Lich
Her house arrest sentence shows that in Canada blocking roads is only a crime if you have the wrong politics

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

She's only using it because Carney promised his next tranche of projects by then.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

Referring to Norman Spector as an "elder statesman" is a choice.

Interview with Norman Spector: 'The war has been transplanted into Canada'
On the second anniversary of October 7, the elder statesman discusses its 'profound effect' on Israel's standing, and on...

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

Who cares if the planet burns, so long as Alberta doesn't have to implement a sales tax, am I right?

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

Destroy all of your environmental regulations, or else!

CANADA
Danielle Smith says she's giving Carney until Grey Cup to fix nine 'bad laws'

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 9h

Mr. Tough-on-Crime wishes the convoy leaders a peaceful and happy life.

@PierrePoilievre
Tamara Lich and Chris Barber peacefully protested the imposition of emergency measures that the Federal Court found to be unlawful and unconstitutional.

Instead of pursuing rapists, drug dealers and other monsters, the Crown sought lengthy prison sentences.

Justice Perkins-McVey rightly rejected the Crown's request, and sent Tamara and Chris home to their families.

We must get to a justice system that ensures the security and freedom of all Canadians.

I wish Chris and Tamara a peaceful and happy life.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 11h

For the evening crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Supreme Court of Canada holds first ceremonial opening in 39 years #SCC #cdnlaw

Supreme Court of Canada holds first ceremonial opening in 39 years

CBA President Bianca Kratt says the court is a testament to the stability a country can enjoy when its legal institutions remain respected, independent, and grounded in the rule of law

nationalmagazine.ca

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 11h

For the evening crowd, my Loonie Politics column on why the "Alberta Next" panel was not democracy but manufacturing consent for her attempt to ratchet up separatist nonsense #cdnpoli

The Alberta Next panel was not an exercise in democracy - Loonie Politics

Danielle Smith may think that she’s being super clever in trying to incite a separatism referendum.

looniepolitics.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 12h

I can't wait for Conservatives to be consistent with previous tough-on-crime sentiments and demand jail time instead of house arrest.
That's going to happen, right?

davidakin @davidakin.bsky.social · 17h

Freedom Convoy leaders Chris Barber and Tamara Lich each get an 18-month conditional sentence; first 12 months to be served as house arrest. Judge cites principal of "deterrence and denunciation" of their activities.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 14h

#QP Recap: Trolling about a trade deal #cdnpoli

www.routineproceedings.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 14h

Clearly it was the teenager's fault. If only she had been wearing a reflective vest, the asshole driver wouldn't have ploughed through the intersection like that. 😐

Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 16h

Police in Airdrie, Alberta (just north of Calgary) say this driver hit a 17-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk, got out of the vehicle, and appeared to get upset at the teenager before driving away.

They released this video and are now trying to identify the driver.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 16h

He’s been on this already.

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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 17h

Let's be clear tho: Carney abandoned climate change policy as a cynical means to get elected, not because there are other crises.

Carl Meyer @meyer.bsky.social · 21h

A decade ago, Mark Carney gave a speech pointing out how biz and political leaders had no day-to-day incentive to address climate change, yet it was up to governments. Today, Carney is leading one, but finds himself consumed with responding to the many crises of the day thenarwhal.ca/mark-carney-...

How Mark Carney is complicating Canada’s climate progress | The Narwhal

From cancelling the carbon tax to pausing the EV mandate, Mark Carney’s government is making sweeping changes to Canada’s environmental rules

thenarwhal.ca

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 16h

Kusie and Calkins both charge that the government “refuses” to put a pipeline on his major project list.
Which pipeline? Which proponent. Name them.
(It would be great if a member of the government could ask them that). #QP

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 16h

Kusie is apoplectic about the Imperial Oil job losses and blames Carney…except those job losses are purely for productivity. #QP

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 20h

New column from me at Loonie Politics: The Alberta Next panel was not an exercise in democracy #cdnpoli

The Alberta Next panel was not an exercise in democracy - Loonie Politics

Danielle Smith may think that she’s being super clever in trying to incite a separatism referendum.

looniepolitics.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 20h

For the morning crowd, my Loonie Politics column: The "Grand Bargain" for fossil fuels is built on a foundation of sand #cdnpoli

The “Grand Bargain” for fossil fuels is built on a foundation of sand - Loonie Politics

Carney seems to have bought into the hype around the supposed Pathways 2.0, which they promise will really sequester emissions at scale.

looniepolitics.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 21h

For the morning crowd, my Loonie Politics Quick Take on the interim PBO disqualifying himself from the permanent position but why the Conservatives will fight for him anyway #cdnpoli

Dale Smith's Quick Take - Loonie Politics

Jason Jacques ... PBO or media star?

looniepolitics.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 21h

For the morning crowd, my latest for @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Supreme Court holds first ceremonial opening in 39 years #SCC #cdnlaw

Supreme Court of Canada holds first ceremonial opening in 39 years

CBA President Bianca Kratt says the court is a testament to the stability a country can enjoy when its legal institutions remain respected, independent, and grounded in the rule of law

nationalmagazine.ca

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 21h

Roundup post: Managing the expectations from Washington #cdnpoli

www.routineproceedings.com

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