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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

No just providing context

Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

When the Toor hotel/condo tower was going up, the construction project closed a traffic lane for 4 years, failed to inform neighbouring buildings of a crane hoist that closed access to our own building garage for a weekend, and disregarded noise bylaw—just the top 3 annoyances that come to mind.

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

“Not listening” is probably also a good description of that MP’s approach to constituent emails (from my experience).

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Based on today’s experience I have even less confidence that my MP can be relied upon to respond to constituency matters. I get it, constituency office staffers take care of most of those matters. But if my MP’s approach is to confuse/gaslight an earnest comment from a lowly voter, I feel 0 trust.

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

For anyone wondering, CBSA is overseen by the Department of Public Safety. Zero mention of this department during the conversation, but lots of emphasis that just because a concern has to do with AI does not mean Evan Solomon cares (“I have nothing to do with it.”)

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Anyone with Internet access to see Canadian websites can go onto ourcommons.ca to find out when the House will next be sitting and what topics will be tentatively covered on the agenda. I checked when I got home. The House has been adjourned since June 20. Its next sitting: Sept 15. Today is Sept 6.

ourcommons.ca

Welcome to the House of Commons of Canada - House of Commons of Canada

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I clarified that I meant to ask when the House was resuming its sitting. That’s when he said, “Now, they’re in session now.” I felt pretty stupid when he said this because I didn’t think I’d miss something so obvious.

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Then he repeated that I should pay attention when the bill is discussed in the House. Since I couldn’t recall when the House resumes its session, I asked him “when will that be?” He sounded incredulous as he replied, “When? I couldn’t tell you the exact time when a bill will be discussed.”

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

He went on to emphasize that Bill C2 has nothing to do with him, that it’s sponsored by another department (Justice). I was even more confused because I didn’t think CBSA was under the Department of Justice.

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I asked him what the government’s view was. That’s when he cited Bill C2, said “it’s currently being discussed” and that I should follow it. (At this point I was quite confused because I didn’t think an agency’s choice to use AI was being discussed as part of this bill about the Canada-US border?)

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

The Minister of AI and Digital Innovation seemed not to understand my comments, then started a word salad: “usual process”, CBSA agents will “still be doing what they always do”, “no biometrics” unlike in Europe and other countries, “enhancements”, “databases”…

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I cited the Sep 3 CBC article on CBSA integrating AI into their screening of people entering Canada www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... and expressed my concern that not enough information has been shared with the public about how AI is planned to be used, or what the results of testing suggest

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'Major risk' of bias against some groups with Canadian AI border screening, expert warns | CBC News

The technology will help identify compliant travellers faster and free them up to focus on unknown and higher-risk travellers, according to the CBSA. It's expected to launch at land ports of entry by ...

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

On a separate note, it was my first time actually encountering the MP of my riding (never once met Bill Morneau or Marci Ien when they represented the riding) so I said hello and asked about a topic that I assumed would be near top of mind for a Minister of AI and Digital Innovation.

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I loved the Cabbagetown Festival! Wasn’t sure that we’d go at first, as our co-op anniversary party is also today, but glad to have checked out the street party.

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I was actually ready to vote Liberal at the next federal election (anything to stop Poilievre from becoming PM) because @mark-carney.bsky.social seemed ok, but no way can I bring myself to support a local candidate whose moral integrity has been so openly questioned.

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Unbelievable that the conflict of interest scandal from 2015 managed to pass party vetting... Why can't the Liberal Party of Canada find someone better for Toronto Centre? www.thestar.com/news/gta/cbc...

thestar.com

CBC host Evan Solomon fired after Star investigation finds he took secret cut of art deals

CBC journalist facilitated sales of art to wealthy Canadians he dealt with in his job — including one buyer who had no idea Solomon was collecting a commission.

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Once Upon a Ban @onceuponaban.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Interested in seeing what grant funding your state has received through IMLS to get an idea of what you could miss out on? You can see state allotment data, five year plans, and five year evaluations here. www.imls.gov/find-funding...

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State Allotment Data

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders. Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

ALA response to White House assault on IMLS
To dismiss the mission of an agency that advances opportunity and learning is to dismiss the aspirations and everyday needs of millions of Americans. And those who will feel that loss most keenly live in rural communities. 
As seedbeds of literacy and innovation, our nation’s 125,000 public, school, academic and special libraries deserve more, not less support. Libraries translate 0.003% of the federal budget into programs and services used by more than 1.2 billion people every year. Show Up for Our Libraries, ALA American Library Association, #ForOurLibraries

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Sad to see IMLS listed on the chopping block. Weirdly the White House fact sheet (issued March 14, same day as the executive order) is unfinished. Last sentence is incomplete: “…keeping his promise to restore” what?!

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), widely used in health sciences for subject cataloguing and article indexing, are also inaccessible. Suddenly I’m wondering if I need a teaching back-up should the official MARC site ever go down. Redirect students to the French translation on marc21.ca?

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I learned last night that sites I’ve consulted a lot in the last few years (despite not being a science librarian) have gone down: the National Institutes of Health (NIH) site, cancer.gov, and even some pages of PubMed.

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Oh dear, feel better soon!

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Came across this ALA SRRT pamphlet “What is fascism?” Just takes a minute to read and helps to make sense of the chaos happening in the US. My sympathies to my American friends, but also, stand up for democracy in any way you can. sites.google.com/view/srrt-pa...

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Pathfinders - Fascism

Fascism

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

First sewing project of 2025. Pattern: Butterick #B6332. Outer fabric: burgundy/gold brocade gifted by my neighbour. Lining: rayon. This jacket is basically never going into the washer, or making direct contact with an iron.

Front view of brocade jacket with mandarin collar and Chinese frog closures

Back view of brocade jacket, showing darts that shape the waist

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Elisa S @eleesasee.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

For my inaugural post on this app, I’m sharing a few pics of things I’ve made with my hands and a sewing machine. Hello to other sewists on this app! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Cheongsam-style dress. Fabric: fuchsia silk noil. Trims: black guipure lace appliqués. Pattern: Butterick #B6332

Button-up shirt. Fabric: striped cotton shirting (deadstock). Pattern: Grainline Studio #GrainlineArcher

Chore coat. Fabric: light green cotton twill. Buttons: carved wood. Pattern: Friday Pattern Co. #IlfordJacket

Wedding dress. Fabric: silk georgette. Trims and sleeves: lace (fibre type unknown). Pattern: bodice was based on #NewLook6824 while the skirt was self-drafted. Standing beside spouse, whose dark gray wool suit was made to measure by Indochino.

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