Philippe Bergeron
@philippebergeron.bsky.social
Canadian. News junkie. Here because Marshall McLuhan was right and the global village has truly arrived (was on Twitter until the village idiot took over).
True, though perhaps therein lies the opportunity 🤷🏻♂️ #50501Movement #NoKings
December 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
True, though perhaps therein lies the opportunity 🤷🏻♂️ #50501Movement #NoKings
And 36% still do. Says a lot about America doesn’t it?
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
And 36% still do. Says a lot about America doesn’t it?
Tiramisu in Heaven 🎶
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Tiramisu in Heaven 🎶
Éclair de la lune 🎶
December 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Éclair de la lune 🎶
Too easy? 😬
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Too easy? 😬
Cinnamon Bun 🎶
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Cinnamon Bun 🎶
Yeah, puzzling why Amnesty International would hedge their wording on a technique that is well understood.
December 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Yeah, puzzling why Amnesty International would hedge their wording on a technique that is well understood.
Homeowner should get a set of fingerprints! 😏
December 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Homeowner should get a set of fingerprints! 😏
If not, no better time than now to lift finger prints! 😏
December 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
If not, no better time than now to lift finger prints! 😏
En tant que Franco-Ontarien de troisième génération, je suis heureux que la ville d’Ottawa et le government Canadien reconnaissent que le français au Canada n’est pas limité au Québec.
December 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
En tant que Franco-Ontarien de troisième génération, je suis heureux que la ville d’Ottawa et le government Canadien reconnaissent que le français au Canada n’est pas limité au Québec.
Sensitivities aside, as a third-generation Franco-Ontarian, I am pleased that the city of Ottawa and the government of Canada acknowledge that French Canada does not lie uniquely within the borders of Quebec.
December 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Sensitivities aside, as a third-generation Franco-Ontarian, I am pleased that the city of Ottawa and the government of Canada acknowledge that French Canada does not lie uniquely within the borders of Quebec.
Indeed.
And yet, an approval rate of 36% still.
Says a lot about America, not just Trump.
And yet, an approval rate of 36% still.
Says a lot about America, not just Trump.
December 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Indeed.
And yet, an approval rate of 36% still.
Says a lot about America, not just Trump.
And yet, an approval rate of 36% still.
Says a lot about America, not just Trump.
For my part, I am pleased that the government will reassess over that horizon what measures are most effective and which programmes are unfortunately falling short, and then recalibrate.
3/3
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December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
For my part, I am pleased that the government will reassess over that horizon what measures are most effective and which programmes are unfortunately falling short, and then recalibrate.
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With all due respect to Jason Jacques - Interim Budget Officer (and there is general consensus that he will not be appointed to the role beyond this interim period), it is too early to determine with certainty what the impact of the Government’s initiatives will be over this time horizon.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
With all due respect to Jason Jacques - Interim Budget Officer (and there is general consensus that he will not be appointed to the role beyond this interim period), it is too early to determine with certainty what the impact of the Government’s initiatives will be over this time horizon.
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“The PBO report assumes four envelopes of funding for housing will expire or shrink over the next four years.”
“Government officials speaking on background told CBC News it’s wrong to assume that because these programs have an expiry date, they won’t be extended or topped up.” 1/3
“Government officials speaking on background told CBC News it’s wrong to assume that because these programs have an expiry date, they won’t be extended or topped up.” 1/3
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“The PBO report assumes four envelopes of funding for housing will expire or shrink over the next four years.”
“Government officials speaking on background told CBC News it’s wrong to assume that because these programs have an expiry date, they won’t be extended or topped up.” 1/3
“Government officials speaking on background told CBC News it’s wrong to assume that because these programs have an expiry date, they won’t be extended or topped up.” 1/3
At first glance I was also disappointed. Then I took the time to actually read the article; suggest people do the same. More reassuring than the headline and Charlie’s one point.
December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
At first glance I was also disappointed. Then I took the time to actually read the article; suggest people do the same. More reassuring than the headline and Charlie’s one point.
Disappointing. Then I took the time to actually read the article; suggest people do the same.
December 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Disappointing. Then I took the time to actually read the article; suggest people do the same.
Arthur F. Burns redux.
December 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Arthur F. Burns redux.
I’ve often thought this is exhibit A of the saying: Truth is stranger than fiction.
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I’ve often thought this is exhibit A of the saying: Truth is stranger than fiction.
Agree these are not mutually exclusive, but it does underscore unfortunately the changed zeitgeist due to the economic malaise too many are feeling.
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Agree these are not mutually exclusive, but it does underscore unfortunately the changed zeitgeist due to the economic malaise too many are feeling.
Quite the introduction to your adopted country! 😂
November 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Quite the introduction to your adopted country! 😂