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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

There were 4 items dealt with at cabinet that day.

Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

At some point in the next few days Christine Frechette will convene an outgoing cabinet meeting before the PQ takes over. Here’s how Pierre Trudeau addressed the issue of his defeat two days earlier in 1979. #cdnpoli #qcpoli #assnat

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Prediction markets say @lfairclough.bsky.social is ahead. Fundraising and perceptions say @navdeepbains.bsky.social. What is happening with the OLP leadership race? We break this down and much much more on Race to Replace: 2026 ON Lib edition Catch ep1 📺 youtu.be/bZR3091ZAvA?... #cdnpoli #onpoli

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"Race to Replace" returns: Why You, and Not Them? | Race to Replace

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🚨 BREAKING: @airquotesmedia.bsky.social will be doing an 8-part weekly Race to Replace podcast to cover the Ontario Liberal ldr race With me, @andrewbevan.bsky.social & @kronellenfitsch.bsky.social taking you along for the ride We just recorded our first episode. Out soon!! #cdnpoli #onpoli

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What happens when rising risk free returns for investors (bond yields) meets a massive build agenda that needs and wants the private sector to spend a lot? That’s a key question for Budget 2026. Catch all of this week’s MBP Intel pod (link below)

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🎧 FOR WEEKEND LISTEN: What happens when a rising risk free returns for investors on bonds meets @MarkJCarney’s private sector build agenda? It’s a set up for Budget 2026, as well as Pacific Link pipeline and AB referendum. (Links below) #cdnpoli #abpoli

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Unexpectedly durable piece of Justin Trudeau's legacy: publicly financed pipeline construction.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Even the cash strapped Trump administration is coming to the conclusion that “tax alpha” strategies are illegitimate and abusive investment vehicles. And should be shut down (potentially). www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #cdnpoli

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Treasury Takes Aim at Wall Street Tax Trades in New Notice

The US Treasury Department took a big step toward curbing a Wall Street boom in investment strategies that help cut tax bills, with a notice signaling potential action on an array of tactics and a rul...

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🚀 Parliament is back and we are re-launching our weekly pod as free and ad free! THIS WEEK: we deep dive: ▶️ labour code changes ▶️ airport “asset recycling” and pension ownership ▶️ the BC election shit show. (Links below) #cdnpoli #bcpoli #canlab #cdnecon #pensions

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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Especially since Gleason in the Net Zero Accountability Act case literally just said that “may” can mean “shall” so. I focused on the ESDC assessment in my letter to my MP, since that’s also not in the legislation. Hopefully the text gets some cleanup during debate.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I would prefer the “may” become a “shall” so that intent is clearer (backgrounder certainly makes it appear like it’s a “shall”). But yes theoretically any judicial review of the Minister’s intervention would have to look if 1) application of the tests was reasonable, 2) if consistent with precedent

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

6/n If the goal is stability then we must ask ourselves how will this be used and what will it do to the way employers and workers pursue their own goals. Success or failure will depend on whether people use these things in good faith or not. At this uncertain moment that is key. #cdnpoli

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

5/n Now for some challenges - like with any change this will create new ways to game the system. We don’t know how that will work out and this comes at a time of heightened anxiety about jobs and the future of work. #cdnpoli

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

4/n 4️⃣ the law provides new powers for a special mediator to make public a report of the problems at the table. This will be a key incentive for parties to ensure they are not to blame for a breakdown. This is good and keeps the pressure at the table to get a deal. #cdnpoli

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

3/n 3️⃣ in applying the national interest test to intervene the Minister must also consider and balance constitutionally protected rights to freedom of association. This preserves the right to strike. That is not an unfettered right anyway and is protected separately by case law. #cdnpoli

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

2/n 2️⃣ the national interest test can only be used in situations where there has been significant problems in the past. Good - this preserves incentives for parties to solve their own problems. #cdnpoli

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Some things to keep in mind about Canada Labour Code changes 1️⃣ section 107 previously gave unfettered power to intervene in a dispute. It was abused in some cases. The new national interest test narrows it. Good. 1/n #cdnpoli

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I had this exact same thought today seeing MPs post videos misusing that terminology

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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

More separatists are challenging Danielle Smith’s leadership — because she’s been taking any stances against their referendum campaign. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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UCP riding group demands leadership review as separatist leader criticizes Danielle Smith's unity stance | CBC News

To force a party vote on the premier's leadership, 22 riding associations would need to make same request.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This was written last summer. The moment I saw it I immediately grabbed a screenshot knowing it would age poorly. It did indeed - what a stinker. #cdnpoli

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

3/ The survey changes that up by first noting the potential consequences of aid cuts (death from depleted famine and global health programming) and then asks what to do. That’s instructive and should be front and centre in how Canada thinks about its next aid policy.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

2/ There’s a key lesson here for both governments and NGOs. Historically lots of people say they love aid yet also reward politicians and promises to cut it. Why? Because we don’t talk to self interest enough both of people and states (trade, stability and peace).

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Rockefeller Foundation did a 34-country survey on foreign aid. Even though Canada has cut int’l assistance much less (and still up over time) than the U.S. did to USAID, Canadians are just as determined to increase aid. The key here is knowing the consequences #cdnpoli

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Connor Turner @ctoverdrive.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thank you for this. I don’t mind opening up a new approach if it means reducing some of the airport fees and costs.

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Bernie Michalik @berniemichalik.ca · 15/09/2026

Good thread. I think Carney is making a gamble that the upfront money pays off in other things like regional airports which have a harder time funding bigger initiatives. I can understand some might see this cynically.

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Over at the the other place, @tylermeredith.bsky.social has thoughts on airport operations. x.com/tylermeredit...

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

8/ And how will proceeds be used? Money is fungible. It’s easy to say this will pay for other infra, but which ones and where?

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

7/ But if you’re worried about prices, we already have an expensive system. Can private capital do it better, more efficiently and in a fair and equitable way - that is the big question.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

6/ Getting that trade off right matters a lot. There are also big implications for fee regulation, labour rights and regional governance. The govt has risk here and it will be very important this doesn’t compromise quality or standards.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

5/ Government currently gets hundreds of millions of dollars in fees from airports - why our gates and fares are very expensive. This would theoretically give up some or all of that for a big cheque up front. Tens and tens of billions of dollars depending on the length and rules of a deal.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

4/ Is that a bad thing? There are already private airport operators in Canada. In smaller airports not part of the National Airport System, places like Hamilton, Kelowna and south shore of Montreal are run by private operators.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

3/ Government would retain overall regulatory control and underlying land. But the operating corps would effectively move from non-profit to for-profit.

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Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

2/ What the government is starting here is a potential to allow private investors like pension funds or others to come in and have a “concession” to operate an airport on that land in lieu of these organizations (or in partnership with them - not clear yet) and keep profits.

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