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Nerd. Computer scientist. Urban + transit enthusiast. Toronto-born. Proud Canadian. 🇨🇦 Politically engaged, centre-left, pragmatist. linktr.ee/citytechie

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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 33m
Europe really need to update and give the blocking statute teeth and real consequences for companies applying US sanctions. So should other countries collectively to nullify US sanctions. finance.ec.europa.eu/eu-and-world...
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Extraterritoriality (Blocking statute)
Protecting EU operators, reinforcing European strategic autonomy.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 11h
A strongly worded letter isn't going to cut it. The US has been abusing its sanctions and laws to violate our sovereignty for far too long. I wish countries would collectively use mechanisms like the EU's trade bazooka against US companies to nullify effectiveness of US sanctions outside the US.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 09/10/2026
"We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC." JOINT STATEMENT by CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, UK
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JOINT STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTERS OF CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, THE NETHERLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM
We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the...
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 12h
"The Trump Admin announces sanctions against the ICC hours after Navanthem Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize" time.com/article/2026...
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Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay Wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The South African jurist has been recognized “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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Taras Grescoe 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 08/10/2026
#Quebec’s incoming Parti Québécois government says it will fight Alto, North America’s first true high-speed rail line. Yes, the province with the most to gain from the all-electric train wants to stop this project dead in its tracks. What's behind their stance? 🧵
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 06/10/2026
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Stelco’s exit from galvanized steel leaves big Canadian buyer baffled and in the lurch
Cascadia Metals recently invested $30-million in a plant expansion that was specifically set up to buy from the domestic supplier
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Industry minister Joly presses Stelco's U.S. owner to present job-saving plan in 5 days #Canada Joly says Canada’s approval of that takeover was contingent on the new owner maintaining the number of union jobs and /1 thread www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
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Industry minister presses Stelco's U.S. owner to present job-saving plan in 5 days
The federal government is turning up the heat on the U.S. owner of Stelco Holdings Inc. over impending layoffs at the Hamilton-based steel plant.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Being super combative with a far more popular PM Mark Carney will hopefully make PSPP even more unpopular while being combative with the other parties will hopefully make his minority government unable to function and pass legislation, making it very short-lived.
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Ethan Lou @ethanlou.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The steel jobs may never come back. Ottawa should consider nationalizing Stelco The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Nicolas Lamp: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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Opinion: The steel jobs may never come back. Ottawa should consider nationalizing Stelco
All ideas should be on the table to protect jobs as steel workers are caught in the middle of trade tensions with the U.S.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Super misleading headline. Weaning off American tech requires viable alternatives to replace them and is going to take at least a decade or more, especially when they have a large engineering presence in Canada and employ hundreds of Canadians. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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PM Mark Carney pledged to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations
A Star analysis reveals U.S. firms dominated federal contracts despite PM Mark Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ promise.
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The threat is real. Alberta separatists are working hand in hand with US Republicans to break our country apart. Not voting is not an option. Canada needs your vote. #ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
US imperialism. Going around the world demanding countries give up their sovereignty. Ghana's president: "Who takes another country's medical records? ... it says our food and drug administration has no right to inspect [imported US drugs and medical products]." WTF.
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Mr. Rath is under a lot of pressure these day and perhaps he forgot that he touted Alberta as a 51st state on Fox News. ca.news.yahoo.com/alberta-lawy...
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Alberta lawyer touting '51st state' support facing law society citation for allegedly threatening criminal charges 'to gain a benefit for a client'
An Alberta lawyer who appeared on Fox News to discuss the province joining the United States is facing professional misconduct allegations in a separate case, with claims he “threatened criminal charg...
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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Unbelievably depressing... the kind of result that drains you of all hope for the future
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Time to call it what it is: separatists are promising to work with Trump and betray the rest of us.
Separatists have been coy about how they’d work with Trump to dismantle Canada. Now they’re facing tough questions, and so they should.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
More like cratering their own tourism industry & real estate market. Some will hurt having to sale at a loss, but they should've done years ago. No sympathy for selfish idiots who went down there since 2020. Snowbirding in the US has been a bad idea since 2016. Again, the US is uninvestable.
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Every accusation is a confession.
Trump trade adviser says Canada will 'pay even more dearly' if 'you interfere' in U.S. midterms
Peter Navarro said Canadian lobbyists should 'get the hell out of our country'
-CBC, Sep 29 2026
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 03/10/2026
Oh wow In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra @theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders: pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
The pitch began with a prayer.
On an afternoon in late January, Mitch Sylvestre, the leader of Alberta's most prominent separatist organization, gathered with three of his lieutenants in a boardroom not far from the executive hangars at the Calgary International Airport, where private jets shuttle in and out of the city away from prying eyes.
It was a few hours before thousands of Albertans would gather near the city centre at a rally to launch the separatist campaign. But this meeting, convened behind closed doors a half-hour drive away, was invite only.
The Alberta Prosperity Project chose the location to accommodate its guests, Republican political strategists from Michigan who helped Donald Trump win the state in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The American delegation travelled to Calgary to sell them on software developed for Republicans to get out the vote - and how it could be used to wrench Alberta from Confederation.
"They were young Christians. Capable, intelligent people," Mr. Sylvestre said. "We prayed before we started the meeting.""There is no secrecy'
One of the key figures behind the Michigan software company has expressed strong views on Alberta.
On July 1, Mr. Born wrote on social media: "On this Canada Day, I hope this is the last year Alberta is part of Canada." He has also called for U.S. annexation of the province.
A hunter, outdoorsman and commercial real estate agent in Grand Rapids, Mr. Born is the stepson of J.C. Huizenga, a wealthy Republican donor and founder of National Heritage Academies, a network of conservative charter schools in the U.S.
Mr. Wierda is the nephew of Erik Prince, who founded and ran the private military contractor Blackwater before it was sold to investors in 2010, and Betsy DeVos, the education secretary during Mr. Trump's first term.
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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Maybe more than a whiff of treason. Alberta separatists are flat-out traitors to the nation. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A whiff of treason in the air
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Montreal Gazette @mtlgazette.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
PQ sought meeting with U.S. officials in Washington, State Department says montrealgazette.com/quebec-elect...
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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Every time @carrietait.bsky.social goes quiet for a whole, you know she is working on something big. Here it is www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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The elephant in the room
Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We’ve always known, but now it’s confirmed, that Danielle Smith’s separatist friends, including a sitting UCP president, have been conspiring to hand over Alberta’s land, oil and water to Donald Trump. Albertans deserve better than this weak leadership that hurts us all. tgam.ca/3Txh5Gt
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The elephant in the room
Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Really hoping that Canada and EU will go even further and eventually connect our electricity grids with undersea cables too. That way we can export hydroelectricity and import renewable power to and from Europe. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/08/07/n...
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Transatlantic $30B power line linking Canada and Europe narrows route shortlist
The developer of the North Atlantic Transmission Link megaproject has revealed the shortlist of lay routes for the 4,000-km transatlantic interconnector along with a deal with a major power technology...
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Trump Threatens South Korea Over Alaska LNG Project Dispute
President Donald Trump threatened new trade retaliation against South Korea if it doesn’t follow through with an investment in a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Korea should be partnering with a trusted ally like Canada instead of the "ally" that bullies, blackmails, extorts and demands billions in tributes. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Korean company eyes joint venture in Canadian auto sector despite losing submarine bid
Hanwha Group, which lost this year's contest to build the navy's new fleet of submarines, is considering a partnership to make military vehicles in Canada.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
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‘Blackmail’: Europe fumes against White House demand for more diesel
White House strong-arming led to G7 countries announcing they would release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from their strategic reserves.
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Brenda Peters RN(NP), PhD 🇨🇦 @brenda-peters.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Drought
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Manitoba Hydro imported almost as much power as it sold in 2025-26 | CBC News
Manitoba Hydro imported almost as much power from outside the province as it exported during the most recent fiscal year due to drought conditions that restricted the utility's ability to generate its...
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 02/10/2026
"Canadian-German AI lab eyes building sovereign AI for Europe. Cohere stands on both sides of the Atlantic after merger with Aleph Alpha" www.rapporteur.com/news/canadia...
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Canadian-German AI lab eyes building sovereign AI for Europe | Rapporteur
Cohere stands on both sides of the Atlantic after merger with Aleph Alpha
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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Canada, EU plan to link next-generation payment systems, draft joint statement says www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Canada, EU plan to link next-generation payment systems, draft joint statement says
Move would allow faster cross-border transactions and lessen reliance on the U.S.’s infrastructure
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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Justin Ling: Who does Mark Carney really listen to? I asked the insiders
It’s become clear that the prime minister would much rather circumvent problems than fix them.
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iTunes Brian 🇨🇦 🇮🇪 🇷🇸 🇺🇦 @itunesbrian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
More details of that “Associate Member of the EU” means for Canada & the EU. It’s comprehensive in many ways. www.thestar.com/politics/wha...
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What a leaked Canada-EU summit document reveals about Mark Carney’s turn to Europe
The document reveals that the EU chief and Canada’s prime minister plan to launch a “Canada-EU Alliance for the Future.”
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026...
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OpenAI ‘reviewing’ report of failed hacking attempt against Canada’s gov’t
AI giant says it is reviewing report of attempted cyberattack on Canada's national archives agency.
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august 🍂 @auguststreet.ca · 30/09/2026
the scarborough busway should inspire the city to look into longer, more permanent busways on available right-of-ways that can produce rapid transit speeds at cheaper cost and timelines. the one with greatest potential, i think, is finch east. this would transform east-west travel in scarborough.
Finch busway concept along the hydro corridor from finch west station to around Malvern. Various branches that leave the busway depicted, to Milliken, Scarborough Centre, and deeper into Malvern
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
cohere.com/blog/who-get...
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Who Gets to Define the Rules for AI? | Cohere
Explore why AI regulation should rely on evidence-based standards, independent testing, and diverse voices rather than rules set by a few dominant AI labs.
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CTV News Vancouver @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Crash kills 2, injures 2 outside B.C. mall after driver’s apparent ‘medical emergency’
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Crash kills 2, injures 2 outside B.C. mall after driver’s apparent ‘medical emergency’
Two people are dead and two others are injured after being struck by a vehicle outside a B.C. mall on Tsawwassen First Nation lands Wednesday—a tragedy police suspect was caused by the driver sufferin...
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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 30/09/2026
EU and Canada to announce sweeping new partnership pact www.politico.eu/article/eu-a... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
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EU and Canada to announce sweeping new partnership pact
From critical raw materials to fighting wildfires, a document obtained by POLITICO reveals a wide-ranging expansion in relations.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“He quite literally said “nope”, we don’t want your help unless it’s a blank cheque to the tune of billions with no conditions,” the source said. globalnews.ca/news/1208276...
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‘No amount of money’ would have avoided Stelco slowdown, job loss: CEO | Globalnews.ca
In an exclusive interview with Global News, the owner of Stelco, said the layoff decision was purely market-driven and that financial incentives could not fix the issue.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Manitoba Has an Ambitious Plan to End Homelessness. Premier Wab Kinew’s approach involves moving thousands of unhoused people into permanent homes, by @kellyriess.bsky.social thewalrus.ca/manitoba-has... via @thewalrus.ca #HousingFirst
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Manitoba Has an Ambitious Plan to End Homelessness | The Walrus
Wab Kinew’s approach involves moving thousands of unhoused people into permanent homes
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
While Russia attacks Ukraine's industries, the US attacks Canada's. Maybe, there is an opportunity to help each other, to grow and keep our industries running and help Ukraine rebuild theirs. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 29/09/2026
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Cleveland-Cliffs could face legal action for layoffs at Stelco
Job cuts fall afoul of pledges made when U.S. company acquired Canadian steelmaker, union says
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We should start sanctioning US companies that attack our sovereignty and economy just like we sanction Russia companies and their oligarchs.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Demand the money back, plus interest. Ban the company and its parent from operating and selling into Canada. Take the company to court and essentially force the company out of business in Canada. Pass new legislation to target the company, its assets and its execs.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
PM Carney calls out Canadian based Stelco steel company (owned by US company Cleveland Cliffs) for the layoffs due to Trumps tariffs, betraying Canadian workers. They were offered $$ by the Fed govt in Canada to keep it open and refused. Credit to soocanadian /1 thread
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two can play that game. Ban trucks going between Alaska and the continental US. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Truck carrying supplies to isolated N.B. island blocked by U.S. customs
Vehicle turned back at border crossing as U.S. bans of Canadian alcohol and other goods take effect
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Great column. It really is the most transparent level of gov't (police notwithstanding). Things are tight. I often get comments like "city hall is corrupt" - well, show me where? It has the most openness, the most public eyes on it. Other levels, far less transparency (looking at you, Ontario)
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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026
This morning — following two investigations into Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford's use of an app that rewards supporters for posting AI-generated comments and sharing contacts — Bradford called our reporting "inaccurate." We're now releasing the recording that proves our reporting.
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Bradford calls CNO reporting of AI app rewards ‘inaccurate.’ Here’s the recording proving our reporting.
Canada’s National Observer has decided to publish the segment of the Zoom call that corroborates its reporting.
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citytechie 🇨🇦 @citytechie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I hope Quebecers realize that you don't need to separate to destroy your economy. Electing idiots like the separatists, is enough.
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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This hasn’t made it to Bluesky yet but Mark Carney made a statement condemning the white supremacists who paraded around Kamloops on Sunday and targeted the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc community with offensive messages
The cowardly act that took place at Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc yesterday is abhorrent. It has no place in this country. My thoughts are with everyone who is shaken and hurt by this disgusting display of hate.

This week, we will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a stark reminder of our shared responsibility to confront the devastating legacy of the residential school system and the consequences still felt today. Courageous Survivors shared the truth so that all Canadians could take up the work of reconciliation.
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