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Chris Ferris

@chrisferris3.bsky.social
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Economist. Consultant. Interested in improving urban areas: better housing, mass transit, & efficient goods flow. #cdnecon #Economics #Winnipeger #cdnag #R #spatialanalysis #Canada #EconomicDevelopment #LabourEcon #energyTransition #mb

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Benjamin Braun @benbraun.social · 23/06/2026
This is joint work @claraleonard.bsky.social (the lead author 🙏), @jvtk.bsky.social & Eric Monnet. Here's the paper: www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/3082... Monetary Dialogue page: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
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Chris Ferris @chrisferris3.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Fantastic news! City exceeds housing targets as millions in federal funds set to roll in www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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City of Winnipeg exceeds housing targets as millions in federal funds set to roll in
The City of Winnipeg has exceeded several homebuilding targets tied to its share of the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, with permits issued for 14,833 new housing units since December 2023.
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 14/07/2026
Here’s a theory of change I hear every day: More disasters will catalyse climate action. Here’s what it completely misses: If we don’t know what to do and don’t think we can make a difference, it won’t. That’s why talking solutions is so critical. We won’t act without them. More ⬇️
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Katharine Hayhoe says our climate theory of change was always broken
Two Steps Forward — Sustainability Meets Business Reality · Episode
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 14/07/2026
This is why, every week, my Talking Climate newsletter does not only share how climate change affects our lives. I also talk about solutions that are already being implemented, and what individuals can do to make a practical difference in their lives and for the world. It’s free, check it out!
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Extreme heat is everyone's problem
Football speaks up, Europe's worst heatwave on record, and call it what it is — climate change
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Colleen @cbailey6.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
In contrast to the unrepresentative nature of the speakers against rezoning, speakers in support were from communities with median household incomes of about $91,000 on average. The writer couldn't share these numbers in the public hearing because pointing it out was deemed discriminatory.
So, what did our research dig up? The same trend Einstein found across North America is occurring in Calgary. Across both the guidebook and R-CG meetings, 245 speakers spoke in opposition and announced what neighbourhood they were from. The average community median household income of opposition speakers in these meetings was $145,000, which is $40,000 higher than Calgary’s average. In the guidebook meeting, the average community median household income was a whopping $188,000, which is $83,000 higher than Calgary’s average.
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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 05/07/2026
The Dutch lead the world in residential bike parking, and it's not by accident. Municipalities have spent 20+ years building programs that put certified, secure bike hangars on residential streets at scale. How the model works, and why cities everywhere are looking to replicate it: buff.ly/EFkQaiX
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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 02/07/2026
One of the most interesting things about Dutch cycling culture is how long people keep cycling. Even at 75+ you still see many people on the bike, often every day. That is not by chance. Safe cycle lanes, smooth surfaces, and clear crossings make cycling possible at every age.
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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
It is local transport, particularly within big cities, where the UK underperforms. Burnham’s place-based perspective on transport is a good starting point for national policy. Read more 👇 buff.ly/j3z6l3r
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Briefing Burnham: Transport - Centre for Cities
Andy Burnham’s local perspective can help deliver better transport nationally, with Great British Railways a key opportunity
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Thread: Spain's infamously low-cost subway/metro construction methods
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Bartley Kives @bkives.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Steve Lambert of the Canadian Press in Winnipeg will soon retire from journalism after nearly four decades. He has some parting words for new journalists interested in covering politics. stevelambertwpg.substack.com/p/my-two-cen...
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My two cents: Advice for aspiring political reporters and their editors
Some advice to reporters who want to cover politics, from a retiring journalist
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Intercity busing, on the long roads of the Canadian prairies
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
For those who haven't seen me rant about "Golden Rules" policy lately, see my old op-ed on the problem in Maclean's at: macleans.ca/politics/ott...
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Red tape and Tory blue: Why Stephen Harper loves the CFIB - Macleans.ca
The PM’s promise to slash red tape is exactly what the Canadian Federation of Independent Business wants. That's good politics and iffy policy.
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
- which represents one cost to the State of Delaware from which it's getting a return through registries etc - is that the Court has built enormous experience and case law in business decisions, making it a reliable and predictable vehicle for dispute resolution between shareholders and/or managers.
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alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
#Sweden is electrifying everything that moves — trucks, buses, ferries, and mining vehicles — building the world's most complete 0-emission transport system. While most countries are focused on getting private EVs onto roads, Sweden has been electrifying every category of transport #ActOnClimate
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City Observatory @cityobservatory.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
After 25 years, biotechnology is still tightly clustered in just 3 metros: San Francisco, Boston and San Diego. Billions in failed economic development efforts have done nothing to change the geography of this industry. cityobservatory.org/biotech-stil...
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Biotech: Still clustered after all these years – City Observatory
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Urban agglomeration... continued! One of the most important EcDev posts I will ever repost. "This means that all of the gains to metros outside of the top ten came, collectively, from those other than the top three." Grim 🤣.
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Phil Smith @philsmith26.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
I released a short paper today presenting two new Canadian dashboards that aficionados of the economy might like. It could not have been built - not by me anyway - without the new Claude coding tool from Anthropic. The paper is free on my Substack page. philip635.substack.com/p/two-new-ca...
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Two new Canadian economy dashboards
Canada is fortunate to have a wide range of monthly statistics that gauge the many dimensions of the economy in a timely fashion.
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Heat batteries are a game changer for decarbonising heat. Polar Night Energy and Lahti Energia Oy have partnered to construct what is expected to become the world’s largest sand-based thermal energy storage system, to be built in Vääksy, Finland. www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/worl...
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World's Largest Sand Battery to Supply District Heat in Finland - Environment+Energy Leader
A Finnish energy company is heating 2,400 tons of sand above 500°C to store renewable energy at scale. Can sand replace natural gas in district heating?
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Chris Ferris @chrisferris3.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Why might a MP decide to switch to another party in the midst of a trade war? There are variety, but trade vulnerability of their area is an obvious one, even if it otherwise seems odd. See an earlier Cdn Chamber of Commerce BDL article. businessdatalab.ca/publications...
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Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to Trump’s Tariffs? - Business Data Lab
Even with a 30-day pause, President Trump’s executive order to impose tariffs on Canadian exports to the United States marks a major protectionist shift in U.S. trade policy.
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Brent Bellamy @brentbellamy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Cool to see a convenience store that closed in the underground below Portage and Main is re-opening at the sidewalk now that people are allowed to cross the intersection.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
The Muhammad Ali - George Chuvalo fight on March 29, 1966 at Maple Leaf Gardens was legendary. The fight went the distance, with Ali calling Chuvalo the toughest man he ever fought. After the fight, Chuvalo went dancing, while Ali went to the hospital. This is the story. 🧵 1/10
Black-and-white photo of George Chuvalo and Muhammad Ali boxing in the ring. Ali, on the right, is mid-punch with his right glove extended toward Chuvalo’s head. Chuvalo, on the left, leans slightly back with his guard partly raised, his face showing impact and strain. Both men are shirtless, wearing boxing gloves and trunks, with sweat visible on their bodies. The ropes of the ring and a dark, indistinct background frame the action.
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Frances Bula @fabulavancouver.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Oh, this is one of the potential housing initiatives I'd like to support if I get elected to Vancouver city council. Smaller size is key, I think. They have 180 homes on three sites. www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
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Kelowna mayor says 83% of tiny home residents have moved on to better things
Kelowna mayor Tom Dyas says over 80% of the initial residents who moved into the city’s tiny homes have moved on to supportive housing, better c.
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Trevor Tombe @trevortombe.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
What do rising oil prices mean for Canadian households? In my latest for @TheHubCanada, I estimate the costs for gasoline, energy, and (just as importantly!) all other goods and services throughout the supply chain. Overall, about $1,000/yr/household. thehub.ca/2026/03/18/... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Housing, in Halifax, NS. (In Winnipeg, mall sites are now rezoned for midrise development as-of-right, delivering on Mayor Gillingham's commitment to allow our vast sea of mall/corridor surface lots to be used for new housing density).
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Prime Minister Støre, Chancellor Merz, and I agree: by working together, we can better protect and defend the Arctic and High North, and ensure the security and prosperity of the entire region.
Prime Minister Carney, Prime Minister Støre, and Chancellor Merz pose for a photo while observing a NATO Operation Cold Response exercise in Bardufoss, Norway.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
We’re building and securing Canada’s North. We’re taking full responsibility for defending our Arctic sovereignty, and developing the region’s critical minerals, clean energy, and trade corridors – with, and for, the security and prosperity of its people.
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Pr Carlos Moreno - IAE Paris1 Sorbonne University @carlosmorenofr.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Beyond the success of the 15-minute city, we developed the framework High Quality of Life in Society and, with UN-Habitat and UCLG, a methodology based on sustainable proximity. 🟢 Join our first English webinar. Proximity is key to resilient and liveable cities. ❇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 09/03/2026
Toni has been an advisor to us for years, and it's an honor to have him come in to lead us into this next phase 🚀
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Toothless policy, in Regina, SK
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Prime Minister Takaichi and I are launching an ambitious new Strategic Partnership. Canada are Japan are going to work together in defence, energy, critical minerals, trade, and technology to unlock enormous opportunities for our workers and businesses.
Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister Takaichi in Tokyo, Japan.
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ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 03/03/2026
New Flyer Opens All-Canadian Bus Manufacturing Facility in Winnipeg www.chrisd.ca/2026/03/03/n...
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New Flyer Opens All-Canadian Bus Manufacturing Facility in Winnipeg
New Flyer has opened a new all-Canadian bus manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, calling it a major boost for domestic production, job creation and zero-emission transit.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
One of the best ways to make life more affordable is to increase your purchasing power by creating higher-paying jobs. To do that, we’re securing new trade partnerships, attracting massive investment, and fast-tracking major projects.
Photo of Prime Minister Carney meeting with workers in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
During the pandemic, inflation shot up globally. The cost of everyday items went up, and wages didn’t keep pace. That created an affordability problem. We have a plan to fix it. youtube.com/watch?v=9MIx...
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How we’re bringing down costs
YouTube video by Mark Carney
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ScarletCoral @scarletcoral.ca · 20/02/2026
Portals should be installed before the last intersection so drivers have an option to turn on an alternate route instead of straight into the viaduct The Greene Avenue viaduct in Westmount is hit at least once every 2-3 months disrupting exo trains for hundred of commuters for many hours 🙃
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Marco Chitti @chittimarco.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Second time a truck driver hits a low bridge causing a disruption on REM service Can I suggest a cheap solution to prevent this in the future? www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/02/20/r...
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ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 20/02/2026
Manitoba Physician Named Canada's Chief Public Health Officer www.chrisd.ca/2026/02/20/j...
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Manitoba Physician Named Canada's Chief Public Health Officer
Dr. Joss Reimer, a well-known physician from Manitoba, has been named Canada's new chief public health officer.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy will transform our military and defence supply chains — creating good careers at home, opening new markets for our businesses, and equipping the Canadian Armed Forces with the world-class equipment they need to protect Canada and our Allies.
Photo of Prime Minister Carney at a production and manufacturing assembly facility in Montréal, Québec.Photo of Prime Minister Carney at a production and manufacturing assembly facility in Montréal, Québec.Photo of Prime Minister Carney at a production and manufacturing assembly facility in Montréal, Québec.
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Alex Panetta @alexpanetta.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Well, here is a rather interesting addendum to the Davos speech: Talks led by Mark Carney to create an EU-TPP super-bloc. Sans the U.S. www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...
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ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 13/02/2026
Festival du Voyageur 2026 Kicks Off in Winnipeg www.chrisd.ca/2026/02/13/f...
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Festival du Voyageur 2026 Kicks Off in Winnipeg
Festival du Voyageur officially opens today, marking the start of one of Manitoba’s largest and most iconic winter celebrations.
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Trevor Tombe @trevortombe.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Thrilled for the 7th event in @policy_school’s Canada’s Productivity Initiative in partnership with Rotman, featuring insight from Carolyn Rogers, Bill Morneau, Susan Black, Glenda Crisp, and so many more. Livestream available: community.rotman.utoronto.ca/events/s/sp... #cdnecon #cdnpoli
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Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
"We are actually seeing our rents fall, and this is directly because of this missing middle change and the more housing types that are allowed" www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
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Brent Staples @bstaples.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Bad Bunny has a consulting historian. news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
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Pop star Bad Bunny needed a Puerto Rican history scholar. UW–Madison had just the one.
Bad Bunny collaborated with UW–Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo on Puerto Rican narratives that accompany the new album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.”
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
"Single-stair buildings allow for more varied unit layouts, since the apartments can be arranged more freely around a central staircase. That flexibility could make it easier to build more family-friendly three- and four-bedroom units." www.vox.com/housing/4101...
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The deceptively simple reform that could unlock more housing
Do we need apartment buildings to have two staircases?
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Canada’s auto industry has adapted, pivoted, and when necessary, transformed. That’s what we must do now — to build good careers, greater prosperity, and a stronger, more independent Canadian economy.
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Terre-Strial @terre-strial.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
“At the age of 23, before she'd even earned her PhD, Carol Greider made the discovery that would earn her the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Along with her supervisor and co-laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, she discovered the enzyme telomerase…”
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Bartley Kives @bkives.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Carney says Canada will double the capacity of its electrical grid. This comes days after Manitoba Hydro announced plans to increase its generating capacity by 15% www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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Carney’s push to double electrical grid capacity dwarfs Manitoba's power-producing plans
The prime minister says his government will announce a plan to double Canada's generating capacity. Manitoba’s plan calls for a 15 per cent increase over 10 years.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We’re working with international partners to create new high-paying careers, build up our domestic auto sector, and boost productivity in Canada.
Globe and Mail article that reads “Ottawa, Seoul agree to work on bringing South Korean auto sector manufacturing to Canada”
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
M-R housing/commercial/light industrial approved and incoming on a giant brownfield site that has been vacant for decades. We're building Winnipeg. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind...
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Former Winnipeg industrial site reimagined as mixed-use community
New district to bring commercial, industrial, residential and parkland to one area
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
The Premiers and I are working together to build safer and stronger communities.
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NBER @nber.org · 02/02/2026
Studying whether low-economic-mobility neighborhoods can be transformed into high-mobility areas through the HOPE VI program, which invested billions to distressed public housing developments, from Chetty, Diamond, Foster, @lkatz42.bsky.social, Porter, Staiger, and Tach www.nber.org/papers/w34720
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