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Alex Boyd @alexboyd.bsky.social · 5d

In which @raisapatel.bsky.social and I try to explain why people are asking Pierre Poilievre about ostriches—and why he’s not really answering. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Why everyone suddenly cares what Pierre Poilievre thinks about ostriches

Why the Conservative leader is weighing in on the fate of more than 300 birds after avian flu was discovered in the flock.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · 10d

From the Star's Ryan Tumilty: Toronto’s Albany Club, a bastion of the conservative establishment, used the temporary foreign worker program (which the federal Conservatives want to abolish) to hire staff.

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Exclusive Tory club hires temporary foreign workers under program Pierre Poilievre vows to kill

Toronto's Albany Club, a bastion of the conservative establishment, used the temporary foreign worker program to hire staff.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · 13d

Some reflections after spending two days immersed in the world of AI: www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

AI minister says Canada must harness emerging technology at home

Digital sovereignty has been catapulted to the top of Evan Solomon's to-do list, Raisa Patel writes.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · 25d

When Dementia Steals the Imagination of a Children’s Book Writer www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

When Dementia Steals the Imagination of a Children’s Book Writer

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Aug 29

Subscribe to the @thestar.com's This Week in Politics newsletter here: www.thestar.com/newsletters/!

Especially if you want to see my unhinged take this week on what Taylor Swift and Aristotle can tell us about Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre's political paths this fall.

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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · Aug 27

Heather McPherson, Avi Lewis @avilewis.bsky.social prepare NDP leadership bids, @markramzyy reports. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

Heather McPherson, Avi Lewis prepare NDP leadership bids

Edmonton MP Heather McPherson and Vancouver activist Avi Lewis are gearing up to launch NDP leadership bids, the Star has learned, as the party’s high-stakes race to replace Jagmeet Singh

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Aug 27

Journalism in Gaza www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/b...

Journalism in Gaza

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Aug 21

Forever addicted to N.L. (Not pictured: Gander, Bonavista, and, obviously, Dildo.)

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Jenni Byrne says she will not lead next Conservative campaign, fires back at critics

Byrne, a top advisor to Pierre Poilievre and one of the most influential players in the Conservative Party of Canada, will step back into a smaller role in federal politics.

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Alex Boyd @alexboyd.bsky.social · Aug 1

I spent a couple of days trying to figure out what on earth is going on with the potential referendum questions being floated in Alberta and hoo boy. Different signature requirements! Court questions! Legislation! Here's what we know: www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Should we stay or should we go? In Alberta, the fight now is over which referendum question to ask

As the debate over whether Alberta should leave Canada heats up, proponents and opponents are racing to see which side can put their version of a referendum question to voters

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The Onion @theonion.com · Aug 1

Orlando Bloom Spotted At Dinner With Angela Merkel theonion.com/orlando...

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Jul 30

BREAKING: www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Canada will recognize Palestine in September, Mark Carney says

The move comes amid increasing international pressure and outcry over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Jul 25

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Carney condemns Israel for failing to prevent humanitarian crisis in Gaza

The prime minister’s statement is the latest sign of rising international alarm over the starvation and deaths of civilians in the besieged Palestinian territory.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Jul 18

My mom:

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Jul 9

Finally fulfilled a long-held dream of making it to a Coldplay show, the venue was not the nightmarish gongshow many expected it to be, and the opening act by Elyanna was such a standout.

Here’s @rdassaly.bsky.social, a couple years ago, on her pop star power: www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Elyanna makes history at Coachella. Here’s how the Palestinian-Chilean singer is taking Arabic music global

The 21-year-old from Nazareth became the first artist to perform a Coachella set entirely in Arabic. Now she’s at the vanguard of a new generation poised to take Middle Eastern music global.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Jun 18

For the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, the Liberal government’s ramming of its major projects bill through Parliament is a little too reminiscent of the American administration the proposed law was designed to counter.

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First Nations warn against fast-tracking of Carney government’s ‘nation-building’ bill

A rare alliance between Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives late Monday means that the "One Canadian Economy" bill now has a clear runway to speed through

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · Jun 12

Learned a lot at this event from
@mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social. Watch our panel with @taylorowen.bsky.social and CIFAR's Elissa Strome on the future of digital policy and governance here: www.cpac.ca/public-recor...

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · May 27

A snapshot of the last four weeks.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · May 27

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Pomp and celebration meet King Charles in Ottawa before throne speech

It's King Charles first visit to Canada since his ascension to the throne.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · May 25

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Israeli use of human shields in Gaza was systematic, soldiers and former detainees tell the AP

Several Palestinians and Israeli soldiers say troops are systematically forcing Palestinians to act as human shields in Gaza, sending them into buildings and tunnels to check for bombs and gunmen.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · May 16

I like that. I think the campaign touched on other issues, but I also think a lot of people have this question. It would have looked like a very different campaign.

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · May 16

There were a number of options in the rotation. Is there anything you would have wanted asked?

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Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · May 13

Did I spend a full day roasting outside Rideau Hall only for the PM’s press conference to end right before my question? Yes. But at least tomorrow you get to ask *me* whatever you want in ⁦‪⁦‪our 1 p.m. live chat, with deputy bureau chief @aballinga.bsky.social ⁦‪ www.thestar.com/politics/fed...