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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Ingrid Bachmann’s “Pelt (Bestiary)” installation is part of the “Becoming (in the light of the miracle)” exhibition at Toronto’s Onsite Gallery until May 16. ingridbachmann.com www.ocadu.ca/events-and-e...

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Two Quebec authors, two unique takes that are universal. Ghazal and Drimonis explore the reality of being perceived as coming from somewhere else, of being the "other", about the challenges and the joys of their multi-layered identities and realities and their love for Quebec.

The covers of the books by Ruba Ghazal and Toula Drimonis.

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Helen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Until the 2010s, new tech seemed to be about enabling humans: ideas to celebrate. Now, with AI, synthetic biology etc, many techno-optimists are describing a dehumanised future that makes most of us pawns in someone else’s game. I think the first option is still there, but we have to make it so.

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

As Cuba faces a collapse of its food, electrical and medical systems, is Canada’s inaction the best human and Canadian way to help the Cuban people? #CdnFp #CdnPoli #CanLab #Cuba #Canada

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Don Davies @donvdavies.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Canada says it stands against superpower intimidation. The U.S. blockade on Cuba has caused decades of hardship and cutting off fuel risks a dire humanitarian crisis. Will the Prime Minister keep his word and support an independent, humane foreign policy?

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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Canada must help Cuba. Here is my latest about Canada's long and deep relationship with the island nation, and how Carney's Davos speech turned out to be all talk and no action. noraloreto.substack.com/p/canada-mus...

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Canada must support Cuba

"You cannot ‘live within the lie’ of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination.”

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Jim Stanford @jimbostanford.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

In Davos, PM Carney urged middle powers to defend international rule of law & free commerce. He should start by resisting Trump’s groundless threats against Cuba, which jeopardize our trade relations as well as our values. My take for Toronto Star: www.thestar.com/business/opi... #canlab

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Carney must resist Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' to secure Canada's international trade future. Here's why

How Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threats, writes Jim Stanford, will shape our role in the hemisphere, and our potential as a full participant

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

“I just don’t understand why we’re cutting without defining what it is that we want to do and what we need,” said Pam Isfeld, a career diplomat and president of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers. #CanLab #CdnFp vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/28/u...

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Union questions why Global Affairs issuing layoff warnings before policy review

OTTAWA — Thousands of employees at Global Affairs Canada have been issued notices warning they may lose their jobs, months before a foreign policy review is completed to give the department updated pr...

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

‘ “Consultants cost at least 26 percent more than public servants,” said O’Reilly. “If you are trying to save money, you do not lay off trained, experienced workers and pay someone else more to do the same job. That’s not savings.” ‘ @pipsc-ipfpc.bsky.social #CanLab pipsc.ca/news-issues/...

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Press Release — Workforce cuts create Hunger Games-style anxiety, as costly consultants remain

This week saw major waves of workforce cuts at Shared Services Canada and Statistics Canada, dealing a serious blow to Canada’s digital and information infrastructure.

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

“We did not take the decision to move to a nation-wide strike lightly. Postal workers would much rather have new collective agreements and be delivering mail instead of taking strike action.” @cupwsttp.bsky.social #CanLab #CdnPoli www.cupw.ca/en/strike-ac... www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...

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Postal worker union to replace nationwide walkout with rotating strikes: CUPW president

The union representing striking postal workers says it will move from a nationwide strike to rotating strikes starting Saturday.

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

“…know that a terrible thing is happening to you now. You are being asked to kill off a part of you that would otherwise scream in opposition to injustice…” Omar El Akkad, ONE DAY…

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

On book banning and PEN: “Hello, I’m Margaret Atwood…it’s a great honour for me to be addressing you at this PEN Congress today…” @margaretatwood.bsky.social margaretatwood.substack.com/p/handmaids-...

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Handmaid's Tale Banned in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) Schools

And everyone and their pet canary wants me to "comment."

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We need “a Canada that is more self-reliant, sovereign, and sustainable…” not a Canada where government is “overly influenced by loud demands from corporations & their political backers” #CdnPoli #CdnEcon #CanLab

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

“The union representing Air Canada flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday morning (Aug. 13), and the airline responded by signalling its intention to lock workers out starting on Saturday.” #CanLab #CdnPoli #CdnEcon www.ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/news/air-can...

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Air Canada gives flight attendants 72-hour lockout notice

Flight attendants signalled their intention to strike, Air Canada responded with lockout to begin Saturday

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

“Canada Post and the Minister have said the Canadian public deserves stability and the current uncertainty is bad for business. Yet, they have not responded to our invitation to return to the bargaining table.” @cupwsttp.bsky.social #CanLab #CdnPoli www.cupw.ca/en/cupw-wait...

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CUPW is Waiting for Canada Post

A week ago, CUPW members spoke loudly and rejected what Canada Post called its “best and final” offers. The goal of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers remains negotiating ratifiable collective agree...

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

“While CUPW is ready to meet… Unfortunately, it does not appear that Canada Post shares our urgency about getting back to the negotiating table and reaching ratifiable collective agreements.” @cupwsttp.bsky.social #CanLab #CdnPoli www.cupw.ca/en/cupw-wait...

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CUPW is Waiting for Canada Post

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

“A recording of the first meeting between government officials and First Nations leaders…reveals the chiefs’ concerns over the rush to push Bill C-5 into law and the lack of clear commitments...” @karynpugliese.bsky.social @aptnnews.bsky.social #Indigenous #CdnPoli www.aptnnews.ca/featured/chi...

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Leaked recording details chiefs' concerns at opening of summit

A leaked recording of day one of the summit between Canada and First Nations chiefs shows the level of distrust with the government.

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Le Belgo « est depuis des années un point d’ancrage majeur dans la communauté artistique », réunissant galeries commerciales en art contemporain et centres d’artistes. www.ledevoir.com/culture/9010...? www.ledevoir.com/culture/9010...

Photo of the Belgo, multi-story building in Montreal.

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Radio Canada International (RCI) has survived for 80 years, but it needs to be restored at this critical time in our society to play the important role it can and should play as Canada’s world service. #CdnFp #CdnPoli #CdnMedia rciaction.org/blog/the-cas...

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The case for a reimagined Radio Canada International - RCI ACTION COMMITTEE - BLOG

Canada must restore its world service Radio Canada International

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

“The case for a reimagined Radio Canada International…absolutely necessary for Canada to take its rightful place on the international stage.” #CdnFp #CdnPoli #elbowsup Summer 2025, The Monitor, @policyalternatives.ca Link to online version of the article: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

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The case for a reimagined Radio Canada International - CCPA

Imagine a service that anyone in the world can access for free. That not only provides accurate news about Canada but also world events and Canada’s reaction to them. That service is Radio Canada Inte...

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The Economic Benefits of Canada’s Public Health Care System - Open letter from economists, health policy experts, and experts in related disciplines #CdnPoli centreforfuturework.ca/2025/06/17/t...

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The Economic Benefits of Canada’s Public Health Care System - Centre for Future Work

Open letter from economists, health policy experts, and experts in related disciplines

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Wojtek Gwiazda @wojtekgwiazda.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

According to the Senate more than six million Canadians do not have a family doctor. Senators @stankutcher.sencanada.ca and Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia have a quick and cost-effective solution to this health-care crisis #CdnPoli sencanada.ca/en/sencaplus...

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Resolving Canada’s doctor shortage crisis: Senators Kutcher and Ravalia

Canada needs thousands more practice-ready physicians to meet the primary health-care needs of Canadians. Senators Stan Kutcher and Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia p

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