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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you!

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Western Hemlox @westernhemlox.bsky.social · 21h

Always read @sproudfoot.bsky.social, folks.

#cdnpoli

www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...

Opinion: What Keir Starmer figured out about Donald Trump before the rest of us

The British Prime Minister’s friendly visit to the Oval Office in February resulted in a trade deal. Mark Carney took a page out of Starmer’s book this week

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI, here's my write-up of Carney's visit to the Oval Office yesterday, and the very different approach from his last visit. #cdnpoli

Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 1d

After Mark Carney’s White House visit today, I really think Keir Starmer, ridiculous brown-noser though he was, figured out something about Donald Trump long before the rest of us. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...

Opinion: What Keir Starmer figured out about Donald Trump before the rest of us

The British Prime Minister’s friendly visit to the Oval Office in February resulted in a trade deal. Mark Carney took a page out of Starmer’s book this week

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 1d

Oh this will be good.

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

i had no idea this is how canada's supreme court dresses

Nine members of the Canadian Supreme Court sitting for a photo. They are dressed in red robes trimmed in white.

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 1d

After Mark Carney’s White House visit today, I really think Keir Starmer, ridiculous brown-noser though he was, figured out something about Donald Trump long before the rest of us. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...

Opinion: What Keir Starmer figured out about Donald Trump before the rest of us

The British Prime Minister’s friendly visit to the Oval Office in February resulted in a trade deal. Mark Carney took a page out of Starmer’s book this week

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 2d

Oh my god I just realized that Wood is going to be played at every bachelorette party for the next 18 months.

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 4d

Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre both claim they can solve Canada‘s housing crisis. So I decided to ask someone in the industry what the real problems are, and what will make a difference. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...

Opinion: What will really help with Canada’s housing crisis, and what won’t

What will give more Canadians a chance at a decent, affordable home is unglamorous, incremental work applied by all levels of government

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 11d

ICYMI: here lies the federal carbon tax, which left this world on March 31, 2025. What can its short, violent life teach us about politics and policy? #cdnpoli

Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 12d

I thought the end of the carbon tax unlocked some fascinating truths about politics and policy so I wrote it an obituary. RIP carbon tax: how it was born, how it lived in the world - and what killed it. #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...

Opinion: Canada’s carbon tax is dead. But it’s not dearly departed

In a moment when Canada needs to tackle other difficult things, here’s what the tax tells us about how public policy comes to life, why it dies and who’s responsible

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 11d

That’s excellent! I hope he goes and loves it. The Best Of screening on Sunday night is a perfect introduction with all the award winners in one place.

Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 12d

I thought the end of the carbon tax unlocked some fascinating truths about politics and policy so I wrote it an obituary. RIP carbon tax: how it was born, how it lived in the world - and what killed it. #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...

Opinion: Canada’s carbon tax is dead. But it’s not dearly departed

In a moment when Canada needs to tackle other difficult things, here’s what the tax tells us about how public policy comes to life, why it dies and who’s responsible

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 12d

This is your annual reminder that the Ottawa International Animation Festival is the best world-class event in this city you’ve probably never heard of. Amazing art in motion all weekend, including the buffet of award winners tomorrow night. www.animationfestival.ca

Ottawa International Animation Festival |

www.animationfestival.ca

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 15d

What's weird about his schtick is that he's constantly saying insane, provocative, explosive things, but the net effect quickly becomes white noise. He's so extreme that he just gets boring. It's kind of wild, it's like he violates some basic law of emotional physics.

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 15d

Please believe me when I say that as bananas as this is, it may not crack the top 10 from today's tour of the inside of Donald's skull.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Trump to the UN: "I'm really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell."

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 15d

This address to the UNGA is...a lot...even by Trump's standards.
Low-wattage, needy campaign ramblings; periodic electric cattle prod to the brain when he says something especially batshit; Stephen Miller erogenous zone interludes.
I wonder if they're passing coping flasks on the floor.

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 19d

I think it's probably tempting to think that a democracy ends when elections are cancelled.

@zackbeauchamp.bsky.social's writing has been really valuable (for my own thinking) in showing how much more there is to think about and watch out for.

www.vox.com/politics/462...

This is how Trump ends democracy

The past week has revealed Trump’s road map to one-party rule. Will Americans let him follow it?

www.vox.com

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 20d

Because it feels right for where the world (read: the downstairs neighbour) is right now, here’s a video of cats puking to techno music. youtu.be/V0qhsUxifVQ?...

Cat's puking to Techno Compilation (Original)

YouTube video by YouAreBam

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · Aug 24

This essay unpacks something essential - and vexing - about this moment that I haven’t seen nailed anywhere else. Even if we get our elbows cocked at a stout 90 degrees again, are we just fiddling around the margins?

The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · Aug 11

Many of us are familiar with the meme that goes: “Finally did the thing that I put off forever, and it took five minutes.” For @vassb.bsky.social‬, it’s sort of what Canada is doing as it fervently tries to harmonize interprovincial trade barriers. thewalrus.ca/provincial-trade...

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · Aug 21

Yeah, for sure that’s the screaming subtext here. What breaks my brain is that she can’t hear herself or how hypocritical and cold-hearted this sounds.

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · Aug 21

The most tragic possible manifestation of the leopards eating people's faces party. Some of the sentences and sentiments in this broke my brain. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...

Opinion | I’m a Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live.

www.nytimes.com

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jeeyon shim 심지연 @jeeyon.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is the best product listing copy I’ve ever read

Nothing lasts forever, and that includes the Roman Empire.

The Fall of Rome-Scented Candle smells like cypress trees and red wine. Light it and watch the Roman forum melt into a puddle of wax while you quietly contemplate the impermanence of civilizations and/or candles.

Do you think individual Romans understood that their civilization was collapsing? Or did it happen so gradually that they were able to ignore the warning signs—international trade breaking down, the senate becoming a rubber stamp for the supreme leader, and political violence becoming expected during transfers of power?

It’s hard to say, because it’s impossible to imagine being in that kind of situation. In any event—hope you enjoy the candle!

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · Aug 19

That's interesting.! And she doesn't do the patented cat move of batting the glasses over? Mine would absolutely do that to punish my thoughtfulness.

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · Aug 19

Ever done a cat fountain? It's hilarious, absurdly decadent and also practical because they drink a lot more. Though to activate the joy of theft, you should pretend it's not for her.

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is probably the 12th time I’ve reposted it, but I still think @davidjroth.bsky.social explained the entire functioning of Trump back in 2017. I find myself constantly thinking about this piece, including yesterday, and nodding in exhaustion. thebaffler.com/latest/the-p...

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · Aug 17

Give ‘er, Canada. 💪🇨🇦

American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · Aug 6

June data are in.
The value of monthly US wine exports (Jan 2023–Jun 2025). Year over year, Canada (-96.8%) has all but disappeared as an export market for U.S. wine. China (-36%) and the UK (-6%) are down as well. Overall, US wine exports declined by US$38.8 million (-37%) compared to June 2024.

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