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As we approach the 80th anniversary of the August 1945 nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Pakistan and India have given us a timely reminder of how lucky we’ve been — and how soon our luck could run out. @crof.bsky.social writes.

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In this new Q&A, @cstarnino.bsky.social speaks to auto representative @flaviovolpe.bsky.social about how Donald Trump aims to protect the US's manufacturing industry but risks dismantling the very system that keeps the wheels turning: thewalrus.ca/auto-tariffs/

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This is a fascinating bit of Souteriana: a draft opinion from Justice Souter uncovered in 2023 but written in the early 2000s warning of the dangers of plutocracy from our faux-regulated campaign finance system. slate.com/news-and-pol...

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A CBP spokesperson tells WIRED that the agency plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding Trump administration efforts to track people who self-deport. www.wired.com/story/cbp-fa...

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If Google is forced to give up Chrome, what happens next?

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Seeing the worst pretend Catholics melt down over this is just beautiful.

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The right is starting to meltdown that the new pope has been vocally critical of Trump.

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The first American Pope, Pope Leo XIV, is Robert Prevost from Chicago, and gets emotional on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

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Eighty years ago today, the Germany military surrendered to the Allies and all German army, navy and air force members became POWs. The last Canadian to die in the war had been killed three days earlier by a sniper, trying to rescue German wounded near Oldenburg.

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🦷 Friendly reminder The Canadian Dental Care Plan will be open to ALL age groups by the end of May! New application dates: ✅ Ages 18–34: May 15 ✅ Ages 35–54: May 29 ✅ Ages 55–64: Apply now! 🔗 More info: bit.ly/4d6mxFm #CDCP #AffordableDentalCare

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Message from Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation to Danielle Smith - "Pack up your bag and go. You're not welcome here anymore" #cdnpoli

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Smith has touched off a firestorm! Today Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation called for all resource exploration to cease, citing First Nations responsibility to the crown under treaty and questioning who Smith was exploring for. #cdnpoli

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So Canadians get to pay a $1.3M+ by-election so that Pierre Poilievre can go back to making his $309,700 annual salary AND collecting a severance package of $169,850 for losing his seat? Likely while having his lost salary paid by the party before the by-election? And this is acceptable?

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Everyone will think about the SCC's 1998 Secession reference and tell me I'm wrong. But 1) the reference is dated, and does not adequately account for the say of Indigenous peoples that we are required to consider today, 2) the principles the Court drew on were in many ways relevant to Quebec...

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This is what I wrote in December 2024 and what I continue to believe today. Trump is a bully and bullies prey on the weak. They understand the power of fear and exploit it. Capitulating to Trump makes you more vulnerable, not less. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/now-...

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Harvard Law professor Michael Klarman gave an inspiring lecture about the need for lawyers to protect democracy. I was honored that he noted the attacks and threats aimed at me. His words serve to steel my spine and make me more committed than ever to fighting for democracy. Thank you professor.🙏

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The scale of the alleged corruption is staggering - here is the total value of the most serious alleged direct benefit to past presidents or family members as compiled by o3.

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Incredible corruption and ethics violations: Trump family's net worth has increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments, new report says - CBS News www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...

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I had a productive call with Ursula von der Leyen this morning. We’re ready to build on our free trade relationship, bolster economic security, and work side-by-side on shared defence and security challenges. When Canada and the European Union build together, our futures are stronger.

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The election is over but the MAGA onslaught against Prime Minister Carney and Canadian unity has only just started. In the gangster world of Putin, Trump and trolls, Canada is a threat because we are a democratic nation. My reflection on the coming storm. charlieangus.substack.com/p/the-coming...

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A MESSAGE FROM #UKRAINE TO #CANADA, #You, my Canadian friends, you chose goodness in a collapsing world. And you saved more than just your country. You saved a piece of hope for all of us.” #cdnpoli From #Ukraine, #ViktorKravchuk writes on his #Substack… this message to Canada🇨🇦 ❤️🇺🇦

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I found a copy of Pierre Poilievre's finalist essay for the "If I Were Prime Minister" contest. I was a two-time semi-finalist for this same contest back in the 90s. But my views have certainly evolved since then. His don't see to have. Even so, it's a fine essay. archive.org/details/buil...

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Damien Kurek, the MP who has offered to resign so Poilievre can run for his seat, is giving up a $209,000 salary to do so. Would you give up $800k because you reeeally believed in the leader that much? I wouldn’t. That man was either bribed or threatened. Who wants to start digging? #cdnpoli

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Everyone hates Pierre Poilievre, especially young Canadians. 🇨🇦 Large majority of Canadians aged 18 to 34 have a negative opinion of Pierre Poilievre

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Russia escalates disinformation operations in Poland ahead of elections. kyivinsider.com/russia-escal...

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Only months ago, Tim Pool was earning $400k/month promoting disinformation for the Russian government - NOW he's got White House access. kyivinsider.com/beanie-wrapp...

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Wow. Andrew Scheer tried to fight @davidwcochrane.bsky.social on the bullshit notion that the government was "printing money" that caused inflation. Good on Cochrane for holding the line and not letting him get away with it. #PnPCBC

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Rumor has it King Charles is invited to deliver Canada's Speech from the Throne, likely in late May. Will he go? “It depends on how strongly the British government wants to press on the sovereign not to go,” @plagasse.bsky.social tells @stephenmaher.bsky.social. www.gzeromedia.com/will-king-ch...

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The riding in the province with the biggest turnout was Carleton, where 81.57 per cent of registered voters cast a ballot, according to Elections Canada. globalnews.ca/news/1115949...

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From Andy Le, who lost his father, step-mother and 5 year old sister in the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy. The teenager thanks the community for the support, and will be donating $266,000 raised for his gofundme campaign to other victims.

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We have an opportunity to work together across the country and come out the other side stronger. BC is ready to work with Prime Minister Carney to respond to Trumps unjustified tariffs. (1/2)

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My letter to Prime Minister Carney on how we can work together as we face threats to our economy and sovereignty.

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BREAKING: Massive anti-Trump protests breakout around the world, lawyers reaffirm their commitment to the rule of law in protest, Mike Waltz was fired and continues to use Signal, and more. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

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The B.C. agency overseeing oil and gas is about to get more powerful. Here’s why you should care thenarwhal.ca/bc-energy-re...

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You asked, I listened As an act of civic journalism, I contacted the Privy Council Office and the Speaker of the House of Commons to clarify if Pierre Poilievre can still serve as Leader of the Opposition and if he can continue living in his public mansion The official answers: No and no

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Here is the draft transcript of the exchange from the indispensable folks at Hansard Eby makes no bones about Brodie's residential school denialism, calls it "disgusting and appalling" #bcpoli www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-cont...

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Journalist in Poilievre’s Viral ‘Apple’ Video Says Election Results Bring Him ‘Satisfaction’ #cdnpoli Don Urquhart believes Canadians 'dodged a bullet' pressprogress.ca/journalist-i...

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Prime Minister Mark Carney 🇨🇦 could delay a Bi-Election for 8 months. #cdnpoli

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BBC's Faisal Islam scores the first international media interview with Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney 👏 Mark Carney, "We are in the process of building our relationships in Europe and elsewhere around the world" "Canada will have a partnership on our terms, not on the US's terms"

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Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation ain’t having the separatists rhetoric from Smith or her ilk… #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today — Zelensky is coming to Alberta in June for the G7 summit.

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visualization of canada’s election results “land doesn’t vote, people do” etc

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Green party’s Elizabeth May open to running for House Speaker, joining Carney cabinet. www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

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This bill would drastically change & complicate voting for First Nations & Métis communities. Danielle Smith is trying to make it more difficult for our Native Community to have a say if there’s a referendum in Alberta. Danielle Smith Is A Traitor! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Danielle Smith has one card to play: picking fights for the sake of fighting. If she doesn’t make an enemy out of the federal government, she’s left with no one to blame but herself. Albertans are proud to be Canadians. We know better than to play games when our nation’s sovereignty is threatened.

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🤔 should this page be deleted if one is no longer member of parliament? Why is this still up ?

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TELSEY begins tracking price increases over the past week. Some highlights: * Abercrombie jeans: up 33% * Amazon Echo: up 38.5% * Target / Barbie doll: up 42.9%

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