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b East Ham, London, England 1949 Used to be a transportation planner and economist but now retired, living in Vancouver, BC Canada Definitely Green Tootfinder Still use […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ mas.to/@StephenRees, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 4h
On Sep. 30, Amtrak launched new Siemens-built Airo trainsets running on its Cascades line, between Vancouver, B.C., and Eugene, OR. The trains aren't electric, but they do have a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h), and feature panoramic windows and carry more passengers (up to 317 per railcar) […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026
Today in The Conversation Canada, Jeremy Wildeman of Carleton University and Aisha Ahmad of the University of Toronto explain that while a U.S. military strike on its northern neighbour sounds like an extreme “tail-risk” scenario, Prime Minister Mark Carney and top defence officials aren’t […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026
pluralistic.net/2026/10/07/gouged/#… Cory Doctorow is a very reliable source of information. This article about Air Canada's pricing policies throws light on something which had long bothered me. I have found that, despite having Aeroplan miles enough to use to book flights I […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026
mas.to on my MacBook is not working. Is the iPad any better?
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026
From The Columbian Plan for high-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver, B.C. advances Project aims to determine viability of new train system The route would not replace the Amtrak Cascades trains that run between Vancouver BC and Eugene OR The high speed rail […] [Original post on mas.to]
French TGV train in Belgium
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Marcia MacDonald @marcia.spore.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026
BC Greens announce plan to regulate AI and hold Big Tech accountable bcgreens.ca/announce-plan-to-regula… #BCPoli #AI #BigTech
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Ian Betteridge @ianbetteridge.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026
Is there ever a week where this doesn’t come in handy?
Captain Haddock saying “what a week, huh?”, with Karl Marx replying “Comrade, it’s Capitalism”
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Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Climate action is clean air action, they are inseparably connected. This is just one recent UN report showing that climate action "also delivers cleaner air, healthier communities, lower healthcare costs, and stronger economic performance today." Big oil wants you to think that you are weird for
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Why Climate and Clean Air Action Makes Economic Sense
A new UN report finds climate and clean air action can return $15 for every $1 invested, cutting air pollution while delivering major health and economic benefits.
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
🧵2/2 The challenge is compounded by an eroding fuel-tax base. Average fuel consumption per vehicle has dropped 45 per cent since 2002 as vehicles have become more efficient and more drivers switch to electric vehicles. Despite more vehicles on the road, the revenue TransLink receives from fuel […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
From Translink #Vancouver #Transit #funding The 2025 Investment Plan states: “The Government of BC has also committed, subject to approval of the Legislative Assembly, to enable an additional revenue source(s) in 2027. If passed, the new source(s) is intended to begin in 2027, generating at […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
A Conversation with Timothy Snyder: Winning is Essential…But it is Not Enough "There are reasons for optimism as we head into the 2026 midterms. Polling is showing that people are fed up with Trump and his policies, courts are holding firm against the president, and some Republicans are […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
From High Speed When the Railway isn't the Green Way Why Going by Train isn't Always the Low-Emission Choice Taras Grescoe October 2, 2026 . 10:58 AM 10 min read www.highspeed.blog/when-the-railway… "When you […] [Original post on mas.to]
VIA Rail "A GREEN CHOICE"  photo of a Canadian railway locomotive with a slogan about choice. It is a diesel engine using fossil fuel.
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
From Davis Suzuki Artists, we want to know: What does it mean to tend the wild? Dear Stephen, Artists have always helped us see the natural world differently. Now, the David Suzuki Foundation and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum are inviting B.C.-based artists to […] [Original post on mas.to]
Open Call British Columbia
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A Rewilding Exhibition
Contemporary art attending to living systems, relations and renewal
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
From The Conversation Bike‑sharing programs can help cities reduce emissions and congestion […] [Original post on mas.to]
Vancouver's new bike share system launched July 20th 2016. https://www.mobibikes.ca/

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A lot of liars really like to reference common sense. Too many cars driving too much in your city because of #CarDependency is the opposite of common sense. Polluting your air and fuelling #ClimateChange while limiting choices in how we can get around in cities is the opposite of common sense.
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Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"This new form of denialism has our political leaders assuring us they understand and accept the warnings about climate change — but they are in denial about what this scientific reality means for policy" #cdnpoli #bcpoli
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026
From The Conversation Today is Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a day of remembrance and reflection. It is a day to honour residential school Survivors, their families and communities, and to mourn the children who never returned home. The day is also an opportunity to […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026
From Translink SkyTrain begins overnight testing ahead of major network expansion Five months of overnight testing will prepare SkyTrain for its largest technological upgrade in history, with no disruptions to regular service What's happening: Starting Oct. 3, SkyTrain cars will run overnight […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026
From Translink Download Transit App for Free and Commute Smarter Start using Transit app today for more accurate ETAs and real-time updates, personalized trip-planning tools, multi-modal integration, and live trip sharing. TransLink has unlocked Royale premium features for free, helping you […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026
www.theurbanist.org/a-first-look-at…
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A First Look at the New Amtrak Cascades Fleet
The new Airo trains, which will be running on every trip on Amtrak Cascades by next spring, bring a bevy of new passenger features from upgraded seats to overhauled restrooms. The first trips are scheduled to start rolling out of King Street Station on September 30.
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Bruce Mirken @brucemirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026
Best comic of the year. www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/2026/09… #Doonesbury #PeteHegseth #trans
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026
London transfer: is it time to kill off the Heathrow Express? With fares high and passenger numbers low, plans for a third runway could bring the train’s future into question […] [Original post on mas.to]
Low level shot of passengers boarding the Heathrow Express
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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.wandering.shop.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026
California is weaning itself off fossil gas, fast. Gas-fired electricity generation in California fell by 26% in the first half of 2026, as utility-scale solar, batteries and the new SunZia wind project feed power in via a dedicated transmission line. On its hottest day this year, 26 August 2026 […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026
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Tell CPPIB You Refuse to Allow Your Money to Be Invested in Genocide, Apartheid, and War Crimes
For the seventh consecutive year, we have analyzed Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s (CPPIB) investments. As of 31 March 2026 (fiscal year end 2025/2026), CPPIB had over $54 billion invested in 120 companies complicit in Israel’s genocide, war crimes, and apartheid. This represents 6.9% of CPPIB’s total holdings in 25/26. The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is the Canadian national social insurance plan (with the exception of Quebec which has CDPQ). CPP is funded through contributions from employees, employers, and self-employed individuals – aka, the residents of Canada. CPP “provides income replacement to contributors and their families in the event of retirement, disability or death.” CPP funds are managed by the CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) which focuses on “maximizing long-term returns without undue risk of loss.” In other words, CPPIB decides how to invest the contributions of millions of individuals in Canada. CPPIB has a total of $54.8 billion worth of complicit investments. This includes 8 companies listed on the UN Database — 3 US companies (Airbnb, Booking Holdings, and Motorola Soutions) and 5 Israeli companies (Bank Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Delek Group, Israel Discount Bank, and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank). CPPIB reported investments in 21 complicit companies that did not appear in either the 23/24 or 24/25 annual report. Of these 21 companies, 14 are Israeli companies (66%). The remaining are US (4) and Indian (3) companies. This shows a clear intention to expand investments in Israeli companies that are aiding and assisting Israel’s illegal occupation, genocide, and apartheid. Over the past 3 years, CPPIB’s complicit investments have increased from $20.3 billion in 23/24, to $31.1 billion in 24/25, and to $54.8 billion in 25/26. It is more clear than ever that CPPIB will not willingly end its complicity in Israeli war crimes, genocide, and apartheid. We must force them to take action. This year, CPPIB will host its bi-annual, legally required, stakeholder engagement. They will host meetings in each province this Fall (with the exception of Alberta who already had theirs). That means we have a chance to confront CPP directly, just like we did in 2022 and 2024. If you’re ready to get involved, fill out this form and we’ll be in touch in the coming weeks. Email CPPIB today! And read the full report here.
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026
From Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us WARNING: contains some explicit language The 2026 Gideon Rosenbluth Memorial Lecture featured authors Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks, co-authors of the book Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026
From Cascadia Today BC govt sues OpenAI for role in Tumbler Ridge shooting CBC reports that the British Columbia government is suing OpenAI for the role its ChatGPT platform played in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting in February, in which six kids, two adults, and the shooter died. The […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026
From The Narwhal We’re hiring! In case you missed it: we’re looking for two smart people to help us make The Narwhal even stronger for years to come! Are you an expert in fundraising strategy? Then our director of philanthropy role might be the perfect fit for you as we look to level up the […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026
I have added my voice against Roberts Bank Terminal 2 being designated as a Project of National Interest. Protecting our ecosystems, wildlife, Indigenous rights, and coastal communities must come first. And that is in my interest. share.nwmd.social/s/w911k6YQ #RobertsBankT2
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026
SPEC Repair Café News Upcoming SPEC Repair Cafés 📍Lynn Valley Library, North Vancouver 📅 Saturday, September 26th (this weekend!) Register here us.list-manage.com/8DQh6gdpapS?e=7d… 📍Mallardville Community Centre, Coquitlam 📅 Saturday, October […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026
We’re Hiring! Want to be part of the team at SPEC? We’re currently hiring for 2 roles. Apply today and make a difference tomorrow. Executive Director Would you like to lead a small team with a big impact? We’re looking for our next ED to take the reins at SPEC. Applications will be reviewed […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026
Prime Minister Carney is trying to rush ahead with legislation that would gut environmental protections and undermine labour laws so that mega-corporations can profit while our communities and the planet suffer. Tell your MP to vote against the bulldoze nature bill! […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026
From the Georgia Strait Alliance The Government released new legislation on Monday under the guise of improving how major projects are assessed, approved, and regulated in Canada. Bill C-39, the so-called “Building Canada Strong Act”, strips away any existing environmental and community […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026
The Cascade Institute studies the global polycrisis to find pathways to a better future. Most of the cascades affecting the world right now are pernicious ones: disruptions in one system—like a financial system, a supply chain, or a peaceful political order—cause […] [Original post on mas.to]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026
www.wcelfoundation.org/donate West Coast Environmental Law has been supporting these young people in their legal case to order the federal government to stop violating their charter rights and reduce Canada's climate pollution. They want Canada to do what the […] [Original post on mas.to]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026
Cascadia Journal error "British Columbia premier David Eby and his BC National Democratic Party" should be BC New Democrat Party Andrew Engelson please note - comments for the Cascadia Journal are only open for paying members
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026
The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly Bill McKibben Though 2026 seems likely to set a new global temperature record (and 2027, as El Niño gathers steam, is almost certain to break it), and though the planet has careened from one climate disaster to another […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026
From The Tyee There’s No Good Reason for Carney to Privatize Canada’s Airports thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/09/22/No-Go… The plan would worsen labour conditions and make flying more expensive.
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There’s No Good Reason for Carney to Privatize Canada’s Airports | The Tyee
The plan would worsen labour conditions and make flying more expensive.
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026
Coast Mountain Bus Company Statement September 21, 2026 “Coast Mountain Bus Company is pleased that Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have voted in favour of ratifying the proposed collective agreement, avoiding a shutdown of bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver. Once approved by the Coast […]
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Deborah Preuss, pcc 🇨🇦 @deborahh.cosocial.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026
So, it seems that streaming CBC Gem on Ubuntu with Vivaldi browser means NO ADS? On an UNpaid account? \o/ That's what's happening at my house, anyway. Is it a glitch in the matrix? Is anyone else seeing this, too? I'm watching high-quality series there from Canada, UK, and elsewhere. Yum […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026
TransLink begins major upgrades to BC Parkway Safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists to Burnaby stretch of BC Parkway TransLink is announcing major upgrades to BC Parkway to improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for people walking and cycling between […] [Original post on mas.to]
A street map of the SkyTrain right of way
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026
The wealthy 1% heading to Mark Carney's summit are relying on the power of their money. But we know, just like you, that the many can stand up against the money, and win. Our leaders should work for us, not the corporate class. The only way we can make that happen, is by ramping up the […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026
From Cascadia Journal Washington State Standard reports on shiny new Airo trains that will being service on the Amtrak Cascades line connecting Eugene, Portland, Seattle, Bellingham, and Vancouver BC on September 30. The new 300-passenger train sets will offer more […] [Original post on mas.to]
Aero Train for Amtrak in the Pacific North West
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026
Today advocacy groups active in the US and Canada are launching a new “Charmin Wipes Out Bears” and “Charmin Wipes Out Forests” online advertising campaign alerting consumers that the US-based company Procter & Gamble is destroying Canada’s boreal forests to make toilet paper. Campaign videos […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026
We crashed Carney’s CEO Summit On Monday, the 350 community joined with local and national organizations and thousands of people to crash Carney’s CEO summit, in a powerful, cross-movement show of opposition to the billionaire agenda […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026
From Translink Elevator replacement begins at 29th Avenue SkyTrain Station Alternative accessible shuttle service available on weekday mornings and afternoons #Vancouver #Transit TransLink is improving accessibility and reliability for customers by modernizing SkyTrain stations across the […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026
What is a Morgan Motor Car? More than a car, an English tradition medium.com/never-stop-writing/what-…
Four beautiful open top sports cars, each one having its own individual style
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
AFR Commends Senators’ Rejection of CLARITY, the Billionaire-Backed Giveaway to the Crypto Industry Following today’s failure to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in the Senate, Americans for Financial Reform and Demand Progress Action’s Mark Hays, Associate Director of Cryptocurrency […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
From Bill McKibben Two for one today--this one is a link to Ayana Johnson's podcast (with some help from me) as we interview Tom Matzzie about how the solar industry is actually starting to throw an elbow or two in American politics, spending money to take out its worst foes. Oh, and also a […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
The Two Horsemen, Riding in Formation Is There Suddenly an Opening for AI and Climate Sense? BILL MCKIBBEN SEP 15 Obviously the story of the moment is the sudden, coordinated bout of cold feet in the AI industry, whose leaders expressed support over the weekend for some kind of effort to slow […]
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Stephen Rees :verifiedgreen: @stephenrees.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
From David Suzuki Mark Carney’s investment summit is bound to fail unless it faces this fundamental issue Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited 300 global CEOs, entrepreneurs and institutional financiers to a Canada Investment Summit. They collectively manage $120 […] [Original post on mas.to]
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney
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