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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 9h

That too!

Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 9h

Wrong. Because its not the tariffs. Its the fascism.

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Trump says Canadians will travel to the US again after a trade deal is worked out

President Donald Trump predicts that Canadians will travel to the United States once again after a trade deal is reached.

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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 1d

“The ‘Freedom Convoy’ was a foreign-funded occupation and political destabilization movement, not a grassroots stand against COVID mandates. What we saw in Ottawa was not a protest, but a full-blown occupation meant to terrorize and disrupt people’s lives.”

Observations from Montreal

An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.

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cm 🇨🇦 @cmcalgary.bsky.social · 7d

There is currently a petition to the House of Commons asking the government to draft legislation that would make it so MP's could not lie and spread misinformation/disinformation.

Sounds like a good idea to me 👍

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#Canada #cdnpoli #misinformation

A screenshot of the petition. e-6679 (Ethical issues)

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 19d

I think this is good news.

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Activist, filmmaker Avi Lewis launches campaign for federal NDP leadership | CBC News

Filmmaker, activist and former journalist Avi Lewis launched his campaign to be the next federal leader of the NDP, taking aim not only at the Conservatives and Liberals, but Canada's corporations and...

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 19d

The notwithstanding clause needs to go.

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 20d

How the fuck are we supposed to react?

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U.S. ambassador 'disappointed' with anti-American sentiment in Canada | CBC News

The U.S. ambassador to Canada is expressing frustration over the anti-American sentiment he sees in this country, including from politicians, after U.S. President Donald Trump hit most of the world wi...

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 20d

Maybe the Muppets are just what we need to set the world right again.

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Seth Rogen's THE MUPPET SHOW Special Could Spark a Series Revival

The Muppet Show is returning for one night at Disney+ with a special from Seth Rogen, but it could lead to a series revival.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 21d

We're 7 months in and Trump and the oligarchs have completely seized control of the media. If you criticize them, your show will be pulled from the air.

This is what dictators do. Fascism isn't coming, it's here.

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MythicalDragoness 🇨🇦 @mythicaldragoness.bsky.social · 23d

"Carney may genuinely believe he’s being pragmatic or putting the “national interest” above all else. But increasingly it looks more and more like Carney simply misunderstands the mandate he was handed by his own voters."

#Canada #Cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social

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We knew he was a blue Liberal. But Mark Carney is alienating progressive voters

The new PM's defiant tone doesn't always appear to match his actions.

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404 Media @404media.co · 22d

The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States.

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DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.

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Stageworthy @stageworthy.ca · 22d

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Actor & playwright Liz Buchanan joins @philrickaby.com to talk about her Hamilton Fringe shows Gnomes: A Traumatic Comedy & Liz: A Traumatic Comedy, using humour to explore trauma, and the power of solo performance. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/430-liz-buch...

430. Liz Buchanan

This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Liz Buchanan, a Hamilton-based actor, writer, and director who is also the artistic director of 9M Theatre. Liz shares her journey as a playwri...

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 26d

As always, its "Freedom of speech for me but not for thee" with the Right.

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US threatens action against foreigners praising Kirk killing

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Thursday warned that Washington may take action against foreigners "praising, rationalizing, or making light" of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, adding he had directed consular officials to take appropriate action.

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 28d

Doug Ford has never had to look for a job in his life. But hey, look harder for jobs that don't exist young people.

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Look harder, Doug Ford tells unemployed young people seeking work

Ford's remarks come less than a week after StatsCan reported that Ontario shed 26,000 jobs in August — the most of any province.

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Stageworthy @stageworthy.ca · 29d

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Playwright Chelsea Woolley joins @philrickaby.com to talk about her new play Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs (Nightwood Theatre), the 8-year journey to bring it to life, and the power of humour & absurdity in storytelling. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/429-chelsea-...

429. Chelsea Woolley

This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by playwright Chelsea Woolley. Chelsea discusses her latest play, Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs, which is being produced by Nigh...

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Stageworthy @stageworthy.ca · Sep 4

In an excerpt from his most recent solo episode of the podcast, host @philrickaby.com reflects on the impact of the looming cuts to the Canada Arts Council and how it could affect the industry. Listen to the full episode at stageworthy.ca

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · Sep 4

"Austerity and Investment" just means Canadians will suffer and business will profit. I guess this is what happens when you make a banker the Prime Minister: the priority is profit and not Canadians.

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Carney says to expect 'austerity and investment' in upcoming fall budget

Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed Wednesday that “austerity” was on the menu for his government’s first budget this fall.

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · Sep 4

Cuts to Public Service are not just "cost saving measures." Canadians always pay the price for reduced services.

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Champagne says ‘adjustments’ coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending

Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne acknowledged on Thursday that “adjustments” are coming to the public service as Ottawa looks to trim its spending in the fall budget.

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · Sep 4

Good.

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Project 2025 mastermind invited to Carney's cabinet meeting no longer speaking | CBC News

A prominent conservative figure in American politics and the mastermind behind Project 2025 — the infamous policy blueprint that proposed a drastic overhaul of the U.S. government — was invited to spe...

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · Sep 4

Austerity and investment means that average Canadians will get less, while big business gets more. This is bad governing, and only the first full parliamentary session.

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Carney says to expect 'austerity and investment' in upcoming fall budget

Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed Wednesday that “austerity” was on the menu for his government’s first budget this fall.

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · Sep 4

Why is the leader of the Liberal Party talking like a conservative? This kind of austerity budget helps no one, and hurts most Canadians. No austerity budget has ever resulted in long term good.

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Carney promises to ‘rein in spending’ ahead of federal budget - National | Globalnews.ca

This fall, the Carney government will aim to push through the creation of two new federal agencies: the Major Projects Office and Build Canada Homes.

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · Sep 4

Bingo!

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · Sep 4

When Rob Ford said that he was going to cut Toronto's spending by "finding efficiencies" there were none to fine. When Doug Ford spoke about "finding efficiencies" that was also BS. Now Mark Carney is talking about "finding efficiencies" in Canada' spending. There are no magic efficiencies to find.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · Aug 29

US Trump regime is unofficially conducting clandestine influence operations across multiple allied countries including in the EU in particular the UK & France, however, Canada and Mexico face the highest threat level right now. The Trump regime ops are seemingly running in parallel with Russian ops.

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · Aug 30

No one on the right side of history has ever supported banning books.

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