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Chris 🇨🇦☘️

@laxatldfwyow.bsky.social
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 3h
Hooray, it is gin o’clock.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
To date Mark’s critical infrastructure effort has yielded Lansdowne 2. Why doubt his commitment now?
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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The literacy crisis is not just referring to people's ability to literally read and write. It's also people's inability to read for context. I've been a public educator for over 20 years and I have never, ever seen it this bad.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This basic fact – that we now face a local predator – is not just ignored but actively denied by Poilievre’s CPC and its supporters. So long as they remain in denial they will remain an irrelevant rump.
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Trickortreat Petunia @sweetpetunia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Please please let them call it the CanEU
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You just know Dani would take that deal in an instant.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“It is long past urgent for somebody to break out the Jaws of Life and pry the overheating smartphone from the twitching Conservative leader’s hands.” Gold.
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Justin Ling @justinling.ca · 01/09/2026
What can economic theory tell us about winning a trade war? It tells us that solidarity means more than GDP. www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/the-game-t...
bugeyedandshameless.com
The Game Theory of a Trade War
How do you win a trade war? Let’s find out
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James McLeod @jamespmcleod.ca · 01/09/2026
For the Toronto Star, I wrote about the trade war, digital sovereignty, and Lake Ontario. We are already dominated by American tech giants. If Canada fights this trade war and we don't renegotiate the terms of digital trade, we will lose. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Google changing Lake Ontario to Lake America isn’t just frustrating. It points to a deeper problem for Mark Carney
Canada’s digital infrastructure is too tied to companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
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La Presse @lapresse.ca · 29/08/2026
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Un autre candidat du PCQ était favorable au 51e État
Un autre candidat du Parti conservateur du Québec était favorable à ce que le Canada devienne le 51e État américain. Guy Diotte, qui se présente dans Westmount–Saint-Louis, a également partagé sur la plateforme X du contenu antivaccin ainsi que la photo d’un homme âgé portant le masque dans une épicerie pour se moquer de lui. Il se dit aujourd’hui sincèrement désolé.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Life of Tart
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Tab C @drtcombs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I feel the same way about people who drive with their windows rolled up. It's almost like they don't want to hear me screaming when they try to run me off the road
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
This isn't the first time the USA has placed 50% tariffs on Canada. In 1890, the USA's Tariff Act was touted as a way to build up American industry, but the true goal was forcing the annexation of Canada. It backfired and made Canada stronger. This is the story. 📸 LoC 🧵1/10
Political cartoon criticizing the Republican platform for favoring untaxed whiskey (jug labeled "Untaxed Whiskey 20¢ Gal.") while presenting war‑taxed common cloth with an 89% tariff, highlighting perceived hypocrisy.
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Brigitte Pellerin @brigittepellerin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
This is an abusive relationship and we can't change it. We can only change ourselves. Let's be so damn strong he can't hurt us no matter how hard he tries. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/there-was-...
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There was never going to be a deal
This is an abusive relationship and we can’t change it. We can only change us.
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Toon Dreessen @toondreessen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The challenges of planning: it shouldn’t be this hard to make housing. City costs, delays, interference in design killed the housing we explicitly plan & say we want @jleiper.bsky.social @shawnmenard.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social substack.com/@toondreesse...
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The Challenge of Planning
Policies meet reality; it shouldn't be this hard to build housing
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Piece includes a curious, casual and ominous dropping of the most dangerous phrase in Ottawa: “Public Private Partnership.”
ottawacitizen.com
One year after LeBreton deal, Senators say new arena project is making progress
Though news has been quiet since Ottawa Senators and NCC announced deal on Aug. 10, 2025, a lot is happening behind the scenes. Read more.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
this is the phone l read your posts from
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Come for the cruise. Stay for the mammoth ribs.
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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This is one of the best things I've read in a while about the psychology of car supremacy, and how those of us who even *question* it are viewed as heretics. Thanks to @pflax1.bsky.social for sending this my way.
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We Don’t Have a Culture of Convenience in North America. We Have a CULT of Convenience.
And you can tell the difference by what happens when you question it.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
This is an important read.
thewalrus.ca
Trump’s New Tariffs Are Designed to Tear Canada Apart | The Walrus
Washington can now reward some provinces and punish others. The political danger may be considerable
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The Thompson family of Canada control Thompson Reuters. 🤦‍♂️
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Sheriff defends town from corrupt politician.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
So how many of the 6,000+ homes flooded are included in the provincial DRAO support?
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Allegory.
Flag of USA wrapped around staff, droopy, twisted and reduced.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I love this for the Alberta seps and their good friend Dani. They are exactly who they appear to be.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Local man, who fancies himself as Prime Minister one day, jumps into to pressing federal issue of municipal noise bylaw.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Which reminds me of…
globalnews.ca
Conservatives call off probe into misogynistic tags on Poilievre’s YouTube channel - National | Globalnews.ca
The Conservative leader said Thursday he rejects 'all misogyny and all acts of extremism' after Global News revealed a hidden misogynistic tag on his YouTube videos.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Meanwhile, in #Ottcity the rot continues apace.
ottawacitizen.com
Ottawa's infrastructure is breaking down. Now this Bells Corners pool will close for the summer
A dive pool in Bells Corners will be closed for the season because of its age, leaving locals worried about their community infrastructure.
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Mvelo76 @mvelo367.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Just in case you needed further reasons not to vote for mark Sutcliffe. Support @jleiper.bsky.social instead! www.leiper2026.ca www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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Experts raise questions about Sutcliffe’s community newspaper ads
An advertisement paid for through Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s office budget has drawn criticism from municipal governance experts, who say it has the appearance of election campaign material — somet...
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Crazy how for our Day Mayor traffic snarls are instantly a hair-on-fire, all-hands-on-deck emergency but the LRT can be hobbled to half capacity for 6 months and it’s meh 🤷‍♂️
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
“Customer First Action Plan” Time to get leery about Leary.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Short rant. Prices do not “rise” or “fall.” Prices increase or decrease they do not physically move. Water levels rise and fall but do not “recede.” Floodwaters, however, may recede. And in English it’s acceptably pronounced “Tear-bun” not “Terra-bone.” Pls go about your day.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Sens lose. Habs win. Life is good.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Another cyclist. Another vulnerable road user’s life threatened. 😡 Let’s see if the Mayor of Performative Empathy emerges from his burrow. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Cyclist critically injured in crash on Haig Drive | CBC News
A cyclist was struck by a vehicle and critically injured on Haig Drive in central Ottawa Thursday morning, according to police and paramedics.
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Armine Yalnizyan @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
All new homes in England, not a geography known for its sunny clime. Wouldst the same idea overcame Canada.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Important read.
apple.news
Opinion: Canada’s Supreme Court is about to hear the case to end all cases — The Globe and Mail
The court battle over Quebec’s Bill 21 will determine whether there should be constraints on the notwithstanding clause – and whether rights are truly protected in Canadian democracy
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Wow Kate Harrison on PnP just now suggesting Cherry being promoted by the party for the Order of Canada should not be controversial in Québec. Clueless. Utterly clueless about a quarter of Canadians.
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Gof9GGof3 @gof9ggof3.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
'Tired of Winning': When Iran Promised $200/Barrel Oil, Trump Lost His War open.substack.com/pub/energymi... How Canada Can Still Lose The risks for Canada in this war are antiseptic by comparison. But the mistakes we’re being asked to make could shape our economy, our sovereignty for years…
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'Tired of Winning': When Iran Promised $200/Barrel Oil, Trump Lost His War
With the U.S. bombing Iran “just for fun”, whole families being wiped out in a heartbeat, and the Strait of Hormuz closed, here’s the latest urgent reason to shift off fossil fuels.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
US was more than two years late to defending the UK and Europe in WW2, so maybe plan to sail to the Strait in summer 2028?
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The solution is right here 👇. We just have to buy it 41 times. 📸 @railfans.ca
Diesel rail tug pulling disabled Ottawa LRT train.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
media.tenor.com
homer simpson is sitting on a couch with a remote control in his hand
ALT: homer simpson is sitting on a couch with a remote control in his hand
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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Well this is a deeply unsettling read for your Friday evening.
thewalrus.ca
Canada Is Already at War with the US—We Just Don’t Know It Yet | The Walrus
Conflicts don’t always start with an invasion
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
So Poilievre just took his policy proposals that went nowhere in an election a year ago and is now pitching them in Europe. Huh.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
#Sens should move Tkachuk before the deadline. Only 1 full season left on his contract and he’s unlikely to resign here. Team isn’t improving. Move him. Get max value now.
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
OMG #Ottawa! Why is *everyone* not on the canal?
Photo of the northern end of the Rideau Canal Skateway showing kilometre 0.0 with the Chateau Laurier in the background.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
How to understand war with Iran? We must get away from propaganda. Facts suggest two interpretive frameworks: a foreign war as a mechanism to destroy democracy at home; and a foreign war as an element of personal corruption by the president of the United States. snyder.substack.com/p/why-attack...
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Why Attack Iran?
Our Authoritarianism and Our Corruption
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Chris 🇨🇦☘️ @laxatldfwyow.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
There’s nothing more important than the safety of our residents.” Which is why I will protect our precious RTOR. Cars must be able to turn right without restrictions imposed by people concerned only for their own safety and that of the un-car-ed.
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
When Danielle Smith claimed 80% of federally picked judges had donated to Liberals, that was way higher than any figure I'd researched. I dug into it. Could confidently write here: "It is not true. The single media source Smith got that fact from has since corrected it." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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ANALYSIS | Danielle Smith says court 'skewed' to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often | CBC News
CBC analysis suggests about one-fifth of federally named judges match with Liberal donor lists. About as many judges picked by the province likely gave to UCP.
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