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MaryKay 🇨🇦

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Various interests, including mental & physical health & well-being, science, world affairs, politics, evaluation, performance measurement, etc. Posts are my own. Reposts are not endorsements. Please don't DM me just because I follow you back.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
On March 26, 2000, the song Blame Canada from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars. But that night something also debuted that became an immediate hit. The I Am Canadian Rant. This is the story. 🧵 1/10
Joe Canada standing center stage, singing into a microphone with mouth open and arms slightly outstretched before a large red maple leaf on a white backdrop.
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Tired, leaky brain. @columbojones2.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This does look good.
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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is it, man. This is the good stuff.
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Pat @pat112.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is a pivotal time in Canadian history as we accelerate our financial independence from the mad hatter predator next door as what was is no more and will never be again. Fortunately we are not alone and are a valued ally & trading partner to civilized nations #Cdnpoli #Uspoli
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LarDog @lhar58.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
A disgrace dishonoring the traditional names and indigenous peoples who walked Turtle Island! Google take note...do not cater to a criminal!
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
How (and why) do people keep a straight face when he says these ridiculous things
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Angus: He has said on multiple occasions that he thinks he should be able to arbitrarily move the border… That's the Great Lakes. So you arbitrarily move the border, that's an invasion.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The argument that Donald Trump invaded Canada today is much more compelling than many realize. The border between Canada and the United States runs through the middle of Lake Ontario. By claiming to have the power to rename the entire lake, Trump is claiming the lake. That's invasion by declaration.
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God @thegodshow.com · 28/08/2026
Remember that time South Koreans rose up and arrested their president because he tried to incite AN INSURRECTION? Be like the South Koreans! 🇰🇷
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M31🍁 @m31author.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We may be in the stupidest time.
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In case anyone else needs an adorable break from the world.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Message to the world: the Strait of YerBooze is now closed. Perhaps permanently. I have been writing about the growing threat for the last 18 months. The war is here. Here's some thoughts on what must do as the rhetoric and menace ramps up. We've got this. charlieangus.substack.com/p/it-has-begun
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It Has Begun
We are at war. As Canadians, we will do our part and we will do our best.
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anita72.bsky.social @anita72.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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You Have No Idea Who You’re Dealing With
Trump just declared economic war on the one country that has never, in two world wars, learned how to quit or lost. A BRUTAL history lesson for MAGAmerica, written with love, from Canada.
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 23/08/2026
A Message From The Government of Canada Regarding the US Trade War
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 22/08/2026
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
August 21, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
"Over the past 18 months, Canada's new government has focused on building our strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and striking a fair deal with the United States.
Our objectives in our trade negotiations have been to:
• Preserve tariff-free access to the U.S. for the vast majority of Canadian business;
• Provide greater stability to our trade relationship;
• Significantly reduce U.S. tariffs on our key strategic industries, so that Canadian
businesses in these sectors would have the best access of any in the world;
• Protect our small and medium-sized businesses
- the lifeblood of our economy - including by removing the imminent threat of new tariffs; and
• Maintain our flexibility, independence, and sovereignty so we can keep building the Canada we want.We have recognised from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship. Our government understood, before many, that America is altering all its trade relationships. Putting tariffs on its closest allies and charging for access to its vast market.
We have worked in that context. To strike a fair deal that would provide the best access to the U.S. market and greater certainty to Canadian businesses and workers. Throughout, our goal has been to secure the best deal for Canadians, never a deal at any price or on any deadline.
In recent weeks, we made important progress toward improving Canada's position as having the best deal in the world with the U.S.
However, that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians. As a result, this evening, I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada's negotiators to return to Ottawa. They have worked hard, in good faith, to defend the interests of Canadians throughout these negotiations up until the very last minute. However, last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal.
At midnight tonight, the U.S. intends to impose a 50% tariff on roughly $28 billion of Canadian goods.
Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses.In the coming days, the government will introduce additional measures to support Canadian workers and businesses, building on the nearly $25 billion in support provided over the past 18 months.
These actions complement Canada's core economic strategy. From day one, we have been focused on building our strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad.
That strategy is working. We are advancing nearly $500 billion in major infrastructure projects. In parallel, we are unlocking new export markets for Canadian businesses. Our existing free trade deals already provide Canada with preferential access to 1.5 billion consumers, and we are on track to double that market access by the end of this year.
Canadian economic growth is accelerating, and we are on course to have the second-fastest growth in the G7 over the next two years. Our economy is creating jobs at four times the rate of the United States. Our exports to non-U.S. markets are on track to double over the next decade. Foreign direct investment in Canada is at its highest level in two decades, running at twice the rate of our nearest G7 competitor. Canada now ranks as the most attractive country in the world for infrastructure investment.
Canada has what the world wants. And we will not allow any nation to determine our future. We will set our own course to keep building Canada strong for all."
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Unapologetic Lee 🇨🇦 @ogcanada.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We've all been worried about the negotiations, but there's something I'd like to remind folks. WE DECIDE what sells. The boycott continues! #cdnpoli #bcpoli #abpoli #onpoli
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
When an MD themself has abnormal test results, indicating an issue consistent with symptoms, do they let their own MD say, don't know, can't find a cause, it's just how it is; like they do with their own patients? Glad this MD still at least started meds to counter effects of sky high aldosterone.
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Leslie-Anne 🇨🇦🇫🇷😷☮️**I AM CANADIAN!** Bird Nerd🪶!! @leslie-anne.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Today s brought to you by the colour red. Who wears it best?🪶
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Tim Williams Art @timwilliamsart.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Video of the week for me.
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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 04/08/2026
One of the clearest descriptions of climate dynamics for laypeople that you’ll ever hear: “It will inevitably get worse. It will get worse and worse and worse.”
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This isn't the new normal. It's just the beginning
This summer’s disasters appear to have boosted climate multilateralism, at least within Europe, and underscored the need to tackle fossil fuels. But we may not be waiting long for the scientists' “wor...
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Dennis "dejay" Koch @dennisjkoch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Canadian journalist Lloyd Robertson, who covered everything from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the 9/11 terrorist attacks during 35 years as chief anchor of CTV National News, has died. He was 92. CTV National News FULL for Aug. 4, 2026 #cdnpoli #Canada youtu.be/7ZfLUzMgnh8
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Former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92 | CTV National News for Aug. 4, 2026
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I 💙 Dogs @dogs100.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
My new robe…
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Grampa Jody @jodywagner.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
If ya need a smile right now.... 🥰 This guy is so talented. Wow.
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
More than 9,000 federal public servants apply for early retirement
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More than 9,000 federal public servants apply for early retirement
More than 9,000 federal public servants have applied for an early retirement package, with only three days left for employees to submit an application to leave the federal government early without penalty.
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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 21/07/2026
Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff threats: Canada nationalnewswatch.com/2026/07/21/c...
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Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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🇨🇦DUNK🇨🇦 (Proud Part owner of Canada) @noofieninja.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Timeline Cleanse (Walker Edition)
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Totes McGotes 🇨🇦 📎🐾 @beccaroob2.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
omg we Canadians are actually kind of funny when we’re mad This sounds like a time out for a five year old. 😂 We’ll go to the party to deliver the gift, but you do NOT get to have cake or play any games 😂😂😂 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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No cross-border ceremony for Gordie Howe bridge in light of U.S. trade threats: minister | CBC News
Canada will celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge this week, the federal minister of infrastructure said Tuesday— but there will not be a celebration with the United States.
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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces. Multiple premiers voiced need to put Canadian goods first amid ongoing Trump tariff threats. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces | CBC News
Provinces across Canada will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales — a step forward in breaking down interprovincial trade barriers that prevent the free movement of alcohol across Canada.
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Beth Humphreys 🌺 @producrgrl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🐕🐕🐕
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
My statement on the United States administration’s intention to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods:
My statement on the United States administration’s intention to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods.
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David Edwards @divided-words.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
In response to OC Transpo's recent announcement, Ottawa Paramedic Services has announced that they will begin a PSA campaign asking visitors to the Byward Market, when stabbed, to 'extend their time bleeding'. #OCTranspo #ottpoli
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
City doesn't know how to run an effective/efficient transit system at all. They could improve things if they really wanted to.
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This is so ridiculous. We can't build a transit system that works so stay downtown longer to reduce rush hour traffic. Who cares about your own life. City of Ottawa ad campaign to encourage public servants to ‘extend their time’ downtown after work this fall www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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City of Ottawa ad campaign to encourage public servants to ‘extend their time’ downtown after work this fall
The City of Ottawa will launch a new ad campaign this summer to encourage federal public servants to spend more time downtown at the end of the workday to help alleviate pressure on OC Transpo buses a...
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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Meet the Canadian civil servant responsible for sending our wildfire smoke to the U.S.
With wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada into Michigan, New York and other states, numerous Americans have once again taken to social media to complain about Canada ruining their summers and “sen...
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TinkieGurl 🇨🇦 #ForeverCanadian @tinkiegurl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
"The federal government can try and set up all the timelines that they want for project approvals, but they can't put a deadline on First Nations rights." www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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First Nations chiefs vote to oppose Carney government's proposed major projects reforms | CBC News
Assembly of First Nations chiefs unanimously resolved Wednesday to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms aimed at streamlining major project development if those reforms weaken environmental...
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
So much corruption.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
‼️ HEAT ADVISORY WARNING: Don't forget to drink plenty of water and stay inside between 11:00 am and November 1st.
A green puppet resembling a frog drinks from a large bottled water labeled Arrowhead while standing in a dry, rocky desert with red rock formations under a clear blue sky.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
One country. One team. One flag. 🇨🇦 Let's go, Team Canada! The whole country is behind you. #CANMNT
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Sigh.
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Occasionally Spooky Transpo @occtranspo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
There's #CanadaDay captured perfectly. #Ottawa @helps.octranspo.com
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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Canada Day activities in Ottawa have been suspended due to the weather! Check out the latest updates here: If you have photos or videos you'd be willing to share, please send them to gabrielle.huston@cbc.ca! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Canada Day activities in Ottawa suspended as heavy rain causes flooding, road closures | CBC News
Activities for Canada Day at LeBreton Flats Park and elsewhere in Ottawa have been suspended until further notice due to inclement weather, according to the Canadian Heritage department, as heavy rain...
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MaryKay 🇨🇦 @mkott.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
YES! #TeamCanada wins FIRST knockout round win ever in men’s #WorldCup history! #OhCanada #ProudOfThem
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🦋🇨🇦Sarrah🇨🇦🦋 @savingdemocracy101.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
So here is a story, about a country, that was attacked, jets flying in and taking down the two tallest buildings in the USA. Killing 2753 people. Other citizens dying all over america, jets still in the air, chaos, no place to land....and Canada 🇨🇦 steps up immediately. Land at our tiny airport
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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 16/06/2026
Jon Stewart explains why MAGA's call to "do your own research" isn't about keeping an open mind #FYC
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 16/06/2026
From @TheAthleticFC: An appeal to overturn Thomas Partey’s ban from entering Canada has been dismissed and he will play no part in Ghana’s World Cup opener on Wednesday. Partey's visa application falsely claimed that he had not been charged with any criminal charges in any country.
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Thomas Partey fails in Canada visa appeal, falsely claimed he wasn’t facing criminal charges
Partey's visa application, received on May 21, falsely claimed that he had not been charged with any criminal charges in any country.
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