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@jskel70

Proud Antifa Canadian. Retired after working in non-profit leadership, for politicians and as a journalist over 45 year career

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Ford government proposes FOI law change that would keep premier's records secret | CBC News Ontario is set to make Premier Doug Ford and cabinet members' records secret as it "modernizes" freedom-of-information laws, which critics say will dramatically curtail public scrutiny of the politica...

Absolutely not! This can't happen.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

13.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is outrageous! I wrote to the Conservative MPP for my riding this morning to ask where if he supports this plan. I reminded him (perhaps laughably) that the Premier, Cabinet and MPPs are accountable to the people of Ontario.

13.03.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reconciliation was never supposed to be easy Land acknowledgments are easy, even if some people insist on complaining about them. It's when Indigenous rights intersect with our own that the rubber really meets the road on reconciliation.

Last year's Cowichan decision and the recent rights agreement with the Musqueam Nation has some Canadians worried -- and Conservative politicians, pundits and influencers actively trying to amplify their fears.

We can, and should, do better. #cdnpoli

www.nationalobserver.com/2026/03/13/o...

13.03.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

Opposition parties are accusing Mark Carney of "undemocratic backroom deals" to attract their members over to his team. I have a simpler explanation: Mark Carney is the leader Canadians most trust to defend our country against Trump's threats. They want to fight against Trump, not against Carney.

13.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." -George Orwell's '1984'

13.03.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 1737 πŸ” 571 πŸ’¬ 74 πŸ“Œ 22
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Immigration - What The Actual News?

13.03.2026 07:07 πŸ‘ 98 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 8

Where is he today on his "farewell tour"? (She asked hopefully)

13.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ontario to introduce bill exempting Premier, cabinet from FOI requests Government’s proposed changes follow Ontario’s loss of court battle over call logs for Premier Doug Ford’s personal cellphone

Thereby ending democracy in Ontario.

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

13.03.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A great big "NO" to this. Time to flood the Premier's office phone, email and social media accounts.

13.03.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The PP Patrolls are going wild in the public comments following the Globe and Mail story. Bashing PM Carney and the CBC! But not the United States. Go figure.

13.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My advice: start by telling him that neither he nor any other member of the "Royal Family" should set foot in the United States. This Canadian will be downright p---ed to see a visit when the orange menace continues to threaten Canada and disrespect our soldiers, PM and country. Enough.

13.03.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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13.03.2026 12:17 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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He is just making things up, and the whole world knows the truth. The United States has never looked weaker because of these lies and his complete lack of a plan or strategy. Wars cannot be won with gaslighting and Truth Social posts.

13.03.2026 11:10 πŸ‘ 7723 πŸ” 2524 πŸ’¬ 555 πŸ“Œ 173

I'm chuckling just thinking about it.

12.03.2026 23:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Campaigning in the USA

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12.03.2026 05:45 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 3

My question is; who is paying his salary? If it's me, I want my money back. I don't think my tax dollars should pay for the leader of the official opposition or an MP to do this kind of self-promotion tour.

12.03.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's way I heard. But that was right after the hoopla.

12.03.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Disinformation is the single greatest threat to our democracy Social media disinformation is fuelling the global far-right, endangering democracy and rendering civil discourse impossible.

Minister of AI Evan Solomon would be doing a greater public service working to fight disinformation rather than supporting more of Big Tech's AI takeover.

12.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

You guys. I have a tear in my eye.

12.03.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 136 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 0
Front page of Toronto star

Front page of Toronto star

Will anyone stand up to Ford? My airport column makes a rare appearance on the front page of the Toronto Star today. Local democracy steamrolled. Backroom decisions. Liberals acquiescing. Feckless & weak establishment carrying his water. Fait accompli? Read here:

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

12.03.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 313 πŸ” 92 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 10

Came here to say just that! I understood that he called out "close the northern border" during the infamous dressing room booze up with the so-called Director of the FBI. I complained to the Senators but didn't hear back.

12.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wasn't he the guy who called for the northern border to be closed when the so-called FBI Director was visiting the dressing room of the U.S. team after the game? I complained to the Senators but never heard anything back. Cue my surprised look.

12.03.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thankfully our Canadian troops are safe. But here's a little tip for any reporter, if the Foreign Minister says something, run with that. But then, that's not click-bait is it, eh.

12.03.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yikes!

12.03.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎯 His second leg of the "EmbarrASSing Canada Tour"
*Courtesy of: β€ͺ@the-bob-lucas.bsky.social‬

Fresh from his (un) successful European tour, Jeff heads down to the 'States! We're paying his salary, he's kissing The Diddler's Diaper!

12.03.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Kudos to these students and the many other Nova Scotians who have pushed back on behalf of their province.

12.03.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Isn't he in Texas drumming up votes?

12.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Self-Defence - Detailed Examination of New Section 34 of the Criminal Code - Bill C-26 (S.C. 2012 c. 9) Reforms to Self-Defence and Defence of Property: Technical Guide for Practitioners Department of Justice Canada's Internet site

This is a link to current criminal code information on the Government of Canada website. We already have protection,d don't we? I must be missing something.
www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/ot...

12.03.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Fallout from Reporting on White Nationalism in Canada | The Tyee Journalist Rachel Gilmore published an investigation in The Tyee. The men she unmasked showed up to intimidate her in person.

β€œThe extent of Canada’s problem with far-right extremism stared me in the face on an ordinary Wednesday night.” πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

After The Tyee published @rachelgilmore.bsky.social’s report on a white nationalist club meeting at a Montreal gym, today she reports the fallout.

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