1-A few words of reflection on the 🇨🇦 election. I am deeply relieved and encouraged by Mark Carney’s victory. It represents a conscientious choice by Canadians who value democracy, unity, and the legacy of those who built this nation on the principles of freedom and progress. 🧵 - ThreadSky

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etiost.bsky.social • 14 days ago

1-A few words of reflection on the 🇨🇦 election. I am deeply relieved and encouraged by Mark Carney’s victory. It represents a conscientious choice by Canadians who value democracy, unity, and the legacy of those who built this nation on the principles of freedom and progress. 🧵

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etiost.bsky.social•14 days ago

2-However, this optimism is tempered by concern over the growing support for extremist policies and figures - often from citizens who once embraced progressive values. This trend mirrors what we’ve witnessed in the 🇺🇸 and other democratic nations.

etiost.bsky.social•14 days ago

3-In my view, disinformation is the driving force behind this shift. Without decisive action to counter it - through strong regulation of online platforms, including AI generated content - we risk the erosion of democratic institutions and the rise of autocracy.

etiost.bsky.social•14 days ago

4-There can be no truly progressive policies in a society overwhelmed by falsehoods⚠️

etiost.bsky.social•14 days ago

5-I warmly congratulate our PM on his hard-earned victory and wish him strength for the work ahead. If his government—working with provinces& international partners succeeds in tackling disinformation, we still have reason to hope and the opportunity to address the major challenges facing 🇨🇦&🌏

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