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Blayne Haggart @bhaggart.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Weather forecasting is a good example of why @ntusikov.bsky.social argues that the US evisceration of its regulatory and scientific agencies means Canada needs more, not less, government to pick up the slack. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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Whither the weather balloons? U.S. changes leave Canada with less notice of storms, experts say

American stations have strayed from regular launch times observed around the globe as part of co-ordinated scientific effort

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Wally Buono 🐸 (the Alouette) @wallybuan0.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I’ve noticed that our (Southern Ontario) forecasts over the last year have been far less accurate in the mid and long range, and I imagine the gutting of data acquisition by the NOAA is a major factor. Our weather is often from the Midwest or even Gulf. American data would be useful.

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Blayne Haggart @bhaggart.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

@ntusikov.bsky.social makes this argument here in relation to food and pharma safety, but given Canada’s reliance on US agencies, it’s applicable across all government scientific and regulatory functions. policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/trum...

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How Trump’s regulatory cuts threaten Canada’s safety

Trump’s dismantling of U.S. science agencies puts Canadians at risk. Canada must boost regulatory capacity to protect health and food safety.

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