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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin)

@caramartin.ca
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Canadian & Irish novelist of character-driven fiction from horror to sci-fi to contemp. Film school grad. Ottawa dweller. Humanist. Pro-human rights, pro-democracy, pro-science 😷 INFJ www.caramartin.ca | www.ckkellymartin.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"At least six babies in Pennsylvania have been born infected with measles, with two so sick they had to be admitted to intensive care. Congenital measles is a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S..." www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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America had wiped out measles. Now babies are infected at birth.
Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected.
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 27/09/2026
U2 played the balcony of Bewley's on Grafton Street for an hour on Friday evening as a surprise 50th anniversary gig. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3E-... | www.rnz.co.nz/life/culture...
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U2 Surprise Dublin Fans With Grafton Street Performance to Mark 50 Years Together
YouTube video by Virgin Media News
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 27/09/2026
I'm caught in a Favourite by Fontaines D.C. loop I don't necessarily want to escape. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UG3...
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Fontaines D.C. - Favourite | Later... with Jools Holland
YouTube video by BBC Music
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 25/09/2026
As of Monday folks 65 and up and other high risk populations can get their new covid and flu shots in Ontario. Everyone else is eligible come October 26th. www.cp24.com/local/toront...
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Here’s when you can get your flu shot in Ontario
The Ontario government is launching its fall immunization program ahead of flu season and some people can get their shots as early as next week.
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 25/09/2026
Amnesty International calls for ICE to be abolished
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Amnesty International calls for ICE to be abolished
In a report titled 'We Had Whistles, They Had Guns,' the NGO documents widespread human rights violations committed by ICE in the United States.
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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
They want us to give up on each other.
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Paul Roth (he/him) @paulidin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Customers in los angeles are canceling appointments on me because they got COVID. I know, I know, you don't think it's a big deal. But maybe the rich people who just want to use you to increase their wealth aren't letting the news spread very much that it's the 13th big wave right now? #WearAMask
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Archie Hall @archiehall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
My latest for @economist.com: AI writing is taking over politics. 10% of what was is said in Parliament is now AI-drafted, per Pangram. Yet more in the House of Representatives, or in Australia and Canada. Link: www.economist.com/britain/202... And a 🧵 below, w/ some main offenders
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 24/09/2026
New Yorkers, here’s what you need to know about this week’s nor’easter: 

The storm is expected to pass offshore, keeping the heaviest rain east of New York City. But we should still prepare for gusty winds, rain, and some high-tide flooding beginning today, peaking Friday, and potentially continuing through Sunday.

If you live near the coast, move your car to higher ground or away from streets that regularly flood.

Secure loose outdoor items, including furniture and garbage containers, that could be picked up by strong winds.
Storm tracks can change, so please stay informed and be prepared.

For emergency alerts, text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 24/09/2026
The view from my eastend Ottawa apartment just now.
Orleans balcony with a lone chair, golden light of the setting sun in the distance.
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 23/09/2026
Canadians, please sign the Writers Union initiated parliamentary petition calling for radical transparency for AI training processes & the works they subsequently produce. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Sign this Petition - Petitions
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 22/09/2026
I never dance as hard anywhere as I do when when My Music at Work comes on the radio while I'm typing away in my bedroom-office. The Tragically Hip forever babyyyyy!
The Tragically Hip stand in front of a tour bus.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NEW: @apnews.com confirms that ICE has begun electronically "disappearing" people in the agency's custody who have final orders of removal. As of last week, anyone jailed by ICE with a final order of removal will NOT appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, making them effectively vanish.
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AP Exclusive: ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, in a move that has made it harder for lawyers an...
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Stop calling it a climate problem. Call it what it is: organized greed. The planet isn’t dying. It’s being killed for profit. The killers have names. And boardrooms. #ClimateJustice #StopEcocide
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When you’re chronically ill, you can do everything “right” and still experience setbacks. You can “try harder” and still decline. You can do all the wellness cures, doctor’s appointments and hoop jumping and still suffer. That’s the reality of being disabled.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Ohio’s only national forest is being opened back up to fracking. The federal government just leased oil and gas rights beneath nearly 2,800 acres of Wayne National Forest for about $11 million, the first competitive lease sale there since 2017.
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pictured today using online app to translate French French to Canadian French.
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 19/09/2026
Watching John Carpenter's first feature film, Dark Star, on Tubi tonight. Don't think I ever saw it but Roger Ebert liked it so I'm in. www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dark...
John Carpenter's Dark Star vintage movie poster. Tagline: bombed out in space with a spaced out bomb!
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🤣🤣🙌🏼🔥🔥
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Hickey @hickeycartoons.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
McConnell Returns to the Senate
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Hickey @hickeycartoons.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 17/09/2026
Plans for a data centre in Co Mayo opposed by author Sally Rooney who warned of “wasteful consumption of electricity” that would push energy prices higher have been overturned after initially receiving approval last year. www.thejournal.ie/data-centre-...
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Data centre opposed by Sally Rooney overturned due to impact on electricity grid
The data centre was approved by Mayo County Council last year but has now been overturned by An Coimisin Pleanála.
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 17/09/2026
Mark Carney's "charm offensive at the European Parliament in Strasbourg should be merely the opening move in a larger mission. Carney needs to be a bringer of bad tidings to the Continent: We were first, but you’re next." ~ Justin Ling, The Toronto Star | Gift link: www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?...
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 17/09/2026
Ireland is upping its residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 8 years. "A language proficiency test, some knowledge about Irish society and proof of economic self-sufficiency are also expected to become requirements under the new legislation." www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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New citizenship rules 'will be difficult for some people'
A 22-year-old man who has received Irish citizenship at a ceremony in Dublin has said new citizenship rules which have been brought to Cabinet "will be difficult for some, but hopefully not too diffic...
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 17/09/2026
Writers get an endless slew of personalized scam emails - thanks AI 😡. Here's my most recent one - trying to lure me in with the promise of being part of a Harlan Coben event. I don't even write thrillers & they're a bit late as the agency already has a notice up about scammers impersonating them.
Scam email:

Hi C. K. Kelly,
I’m reaching out because I’m currently assisting Harlan Coben with the author invitations for an upcoming event. My role is to help introduce authors who may be a fitting part of the occasion, and I wanted to contact you personally to see whether you might be interested in joining us.
Harlan Coben has built an extraordinary writing career and an international readership over many years. His work has reached millions of readers worldwide, with the book being recognized at this occasion having surpassed 2 million copies in sales. The event will provide an opportunity to recognize this achievement and celebrate an important part of his writing journey.
The occasion will bring together a select group of authors and literary professionals to recognize this milestone and share in an evening centered around Coben’s work. I’d be happy to provide the full details, including the purpose of the gathering, the arrangements, and what participation would involve.
My name is Lisa Erbach, and I’m an Executive Literary Agent with Aaron Priest Literary Agency. I’m assisting with the author introductions and invitations for Harlan’s event. Would you be open to receiving the event details and considering whether you would like to be part of the occasion?
Warm regards,
Lisa Erbach
Executive Literary Agent
Aaron Priest Literary Agency
Literary Representation & Author Relations
Aaron M. Priest Literary Agency website page: It’s come to our attention that scammers are impersonating our agents on social media and by email. No one from our agency will contact you via social media, ask for personal information, or solicit a payment of any kind. No one from our agency will contact you from any email address that does not end in @aaronpriest.com.

370 Lexington Ave
Suite 1202
New York, NY 10017

Phone: (212) 818-0344

https://aaronpriest.com/contact/
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
PM Carney: "An alliance strong enough so that no one can dictate our choices. An alliance open enough that others can join. An alliance principled enough that our strength reinforces international law rather than seeks to replace it." 🎥 Credit: CPAC Live / YouTube ❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 17/09/2026
Finally a date for Netflix's new Pride and Prejudice series. I've been waiting ages for this one. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/p...
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‘Pride and Prejudice’ Premiere Date Set at Netflix, Full Cast Photos Unveiled
It is totally the year of yearning — here's a look at Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden, Rufus Sewell, Louis Partridge, Daryl McCormack and Freya Mavor in the six-part adaptation of Austen's beloved novel.
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 16/09/2026
“Money doesn’t give you the right to own the conversation. Nobody’s bank balance should decide who gets to speak or which suffering we’re allowed to acknowledge.” ~ Lukas Forchhammer, lead singer of Danish pop band Lukas Graham www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore
Four openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ comments
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is genuinely disinformation. Vaccines are great are reducing severity, they do not greatly reduce your risk of getting sick, and even that effect wanes within a few months. Masking with n95s or kn95s and cleaning the air are the best protections against getting sick.
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Hickey @hickeycartoons.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Rebels battle robots and drones.
One says "We can't let AI take over. The world needs to be ruled by crazy old men."
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Hickey @hickeycartoons.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Cartoon of Mitch McConnell with a sign saying "Buffering, please wait" over his head.
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Hickey @hickeycartoons.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Great to see that Guillermo del Toro gets it!
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 15/09/2026
Go Titans! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Ottawa Titans advance to Atlantic Conference finals | CBC News
The Ottawa Titans are one step closer to the Frontier League finals after sweeping the New Jersey Jackals in their wild card series with a win on the road Saturday night.
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Infinite growth on a finite planet is a death sentence. There is no economic growth on a dead planet.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly tripled since 2020. — while Amazon’s annual profits soared by over 550%. It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low. We must unrig the system.
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 14/09/2026
Happy to report that my second Shingrix shot was just a bunch of fatigue and an aching arm. Not even the tiniest bit worse than getting an updated covid or flu shot. Phew!
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Moira Rose: I'm So Relieved!
Alt: Moira Rose: I'm So Relieved!
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 14/09/2026
The early 20s version of myself and late 50s current incarnation both really fell for Late Fame. Particularly if you're a an artist of some kind, do yourself a favour and go see it. Pssst, in Ottawa there are 2 more showings at the Bytowne this week. chireviewofbooks.com/2026/08/21/l...
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"Late Fame" and the Privileged Performance of Artistry - Chicago Review of Books
They say to never meet your heroes, but what if you were given the chance to meet a glorified version of your younger self?  This question is explored in Late Fame, documentarian Kent Jones’s new feat...
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 14/09/2026
What happened to the orange foundation he's usually obsessed with? It looks like he switched to a rare steak shade. www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
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Trump says 'sick conspiracy' against AI, data centres
Donald Trump said the US has guardrails in place to regulate and prosecute AI companies, playing down concerns by global tech leaders about the misuse of artificial intelligence.
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 14/09/2026
Scottish First Minister John Swinney had predicted Andy Burnham will be the last PM of the UK at a joint press conference with the leaders of Sinn Féin & Plaid Cymru. The devolved leaders are seeking to pressure Burnham into agreeing to hold independence referendums. www.rte.ie/news/politic...
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Burnham will be last Prime Minister of UK, says Swinney
Andy Burnham will be the last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Scottish First Minister John Swinney has predicted.
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"People are really mad and however mad you are, it’s not enough. Because there is something so profound about no longer believing in the future, about seeing no value in our shared home, in the natural world. They’re traitors to creation.” www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...
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Naomi Klein: ‘Extreme wealth has a deranging effect. It turns you into a supremacist’
She’s tackled neoliberalism and the digital world, now the writer and activist is taking on tech billionaires. She explains how the super-rich are capitalising on climate and financial chaos in pursui...
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 13/09/2026
When you can get your flu and covid shots in various Canadian provinces this fall. Notably, Quebec is letting its residents down by only offering free flu shots to high risk groups. www.thecanadianwire.com/news/flu-and...
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Flu and COVID Shots Fall 2026: When Each Province Opens Booking
Ontario starts vaccinating priority groups the week of September 22 and opens to everyone October 27. Alberta begins October 19. Here is the fall…
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 12/09/2026
“Why on earth would we want to welcome this vile, obnoxious, coarse, vulgar man?...How could the Irish government invite somebody like this to welcome him when he is inflicting pain, suffering on people in this country and across the world?” www.thejournal.ie/donald-trump...
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'Why on Earth would we welcome him?': Thousands take to Dublin streets to protest 'warmonger' Trump
Demonstrators were kept far away from state events, but no doubt American tourists visiting the capital heard their grievances loud and clear.
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Vince D. Monroy @vincedmonroy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Protesters in Ireland definitely made their voices heard today
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
WAPO: “.. The Associated Press is advising its reporters and others who follow AP style to continue referring to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite President Donald Trump’s order to rename it Lake America last month ..” @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
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Unofficial CP24 Mirror @cp24-mirror.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#BREAKING: Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
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Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 30 workers including the entire science department, The Canadian Press has learned.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/09/2026
Carney standing by Zelenskyy: "Ukraine will never submit"
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 09/09/2026
The Buffalo Bills announced on social media today that “O’Canada” will be sung alongside the “Star Spangled Banner” ahead of their inaugural regular season home opener against the Detroit Lions at Buffalo’s new NFL stadium on Sept. 17. www.thestar.com/sports/nfl/b...
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Buffalo Bills to welcome Canadian fans with ‘O’Canada’ at home opener amid Canada-U.S. trade war
In a nod to fans north of the border, the Bills say the Barenaked Ladies will perform the anthem "for the first time" at the inaugural home opener of the
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 09/09/2026
“You know they’re very difficult people the Canadians. Michael J. Fox, an absolute monster. Don’t even get me started on Martin Short.” ~ Jimmy Kimmel, freshly back from vacation.
Michael J Fox in the midst of being interviewed.Martin Short and Catherine O'Hara smiling into the camera, arms crossed
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Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin) @caramartin.ca · 09/09/2026
"Canada has a reservoir of goodwill in Congress…and certainly with the American people. We’re going to have to rely on that goodwill and calm leadership, on your side frankly, to get our side to come to the table and act reasonably and favourably." www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0...
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‘He’s not well physically, mentally, emotionally': Former U.S. ambassador on Trump’s trade tirade
Former U.S. ambassador to Canada James Blanchard on why he believes Trump is ‘not well’ physically and emotionally amid ongoing trade war.
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