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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 8d

To Pete Hoekstra and your dear leader, Canada is known for other strategic tactics other than "elbows up". Your Russian buddies can attest to this.

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 9d

Now this felt good!

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 9d

Will this be a great opportunity for Canadian content, Canadian culture and Canadian industry? In the meantime let's boycott US productions! Lot's of great global content out there!
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After Trump vows tariffs on foreign movies, the Canadian film industry says he's lost the plot | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to impose a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the country, a move that could devastate the Canadian film landscape — but experts are scratching their hea...

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 10d

Not until the Trump regime is removed! Especially his pathetic sycophants. dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...

‘I vowed no more’: B.C. residents reveal why they’re avoiding U.S. travel | News

The number of Canadians travelling to the U.S. continues to drop, and many B.C. residents share that they don't plan to return anytime soon.

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 11d

Haggard Hoekstra is acting like a gangster. We won't go to the US until the Trump regime is long gone and relegated to the dustbins of history. #CanadaStrong
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US Ambassador Threatens to Close Pre-Clearance at Canadian Airports

Speaking in Banff, US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the US might need to "take a look" at the current Canadian airport pre-clearance system as the number of Canadians travelling across the border cont...

openjaw.com

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 18d

We did in Canada!

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 20d

CBC has contacted the U.S. Air Force, as well as NORAD bases in both Canada and the United States. None responded to a request for more information. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Rare U.S. military aircraft spotted over Ottawa likely on training flight, ex-NORAD officer says | CBC News

A distinctive U.S. military plane spotted over Ottawa Tuesday was likely on a “routine training flight,” a former NORAD official says.

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 21d

We #Canadians at our core are children of the wild north. The reality of life in such a land is so that we could never survive without our trust in each other. #Canada

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 21d

Canadians were never much for defining symbols. We are a nation built of compromise. We agreed to be Canadians and then left it at that.
But there is a spiritual Canada, defined by our artists.
Here is my reflection on the power of the land on the Canadian psyche.

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The Spirit of the Jack Pine

"The one thing that Canadians had in common was a vast landscape and a northern geography… What made Canadians unique was their engagement with this hostile and unforgiving land that dictated the term...

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 21d

Eyvind Earle (b.1916) - 'Path in snow'

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 22d

Threats are not welcome here. Canada will decide on it's own. ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

U.S. warns Canada of potential negative consequences if it dumps F-35 fighter jet

The review of Canada's proposed purchase of 88 U.S.-built F-35s is set to be finalized by Sept. 22.

ottawacitizen.com

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 23d

Human-rights advocate Bill Browder visiting Canada to champion sanctions law reform

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Human-rights advocate Bill Browder visiting Canada to champion sanctions law reform

The U.S.-born financier intends to meet with members of all political parties next week to rally support for a bill that would toughen sanctions law

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 22d

“We need a major shift to make safe, sustainable housing available to all Canadians. Today we are here to respond to these challenges and build at a scale not seen in generations.” ottawacitizen.com/news/build-c...

Carney government launches new federal housing agency, new affordable housing in Ottawa

Ottawa is one of six cities initially selected as sites for the development of 4,000 factory-built homes on federal land

ottawacitizen.com

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MeidasCanada @meidascanada.ca · 25d

Owen Sound packed the Harmony Centre for tonight's Meidas Canada Resistance Tour town hall!

People here are ready to stand up for democracy - lots of love in the room for @meidastouch.com

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 25d

The line is wrapped around the block at the Harmony Centre in Owen Sound for the Meidas Canada town hall!

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 26d

The right to bear arms to me is wearing a t-shirt in the height of Canadian winter!

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 27d

Nice to see a sense of humour in a politician!

Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 27d

"We are in a crisis:
The global trading system has been upended
Supply chains have been destroyed.
McDavid is unsigned"

I know there's lots going on but the PM throwing in a hockey reference in Edmonton was something light to see in this 24hour doomsday news cycle
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PM Mark Carney started caucus in Edmonton with a joke about Connor McDavid’s contract #markcarney

YouTube video by CBC Sports

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 27d

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government’s fast-track list on Thursday — part of his plan to attract outside investment and bolster the Canadian economy.

Here are the first major projects on Ottawa's fast-track list

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government’s fast-track list on Thursday — part of his plan to attract outside investment and bolster the Canadian economy.

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · 28d

Most of the world is avoiding travel to the USA. Good job everyone! #BoycottUSA www.cnbc.com/2025/09/07/w...

The U.S. is losing travelers. Here are the countries that stand to benefit

The United States stands to lose $30 billion in international tourism dollars this year, monies which are set to flow to neighboring nations and beyond.

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · Sep 8

Prime Minister Mark Carney quietly ran a 26-kilometre trail race and finished mid-pack! Then stuck around to chat, eat, thank volunteers, and cheer other runners.

Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · Sep 8

Politicians typically do most of their running on campaign trails, but Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised many people when he competed in a long-distance trail run in southern Ontario on the weekend.

Carney surprises many with appearance at long-distance trail race

Politicians typically do most of their running on campaign trails, but Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised many people when he competed in a long-distance trail run in southern Ontario on the weekend.

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Resistance Canada🍁 @resistance-canada.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you @charlieangus104.bsky.social !

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are pumped to be launching @meidascanada.ca today.
Our first Meidas Canada townhalls take place this weekend.
Charlottetown is sold out but there are still a few tickets available for the official tour launch in North Rustico PEI.
The revolution starts now.
@meidastouch.com