Alan T Perry
@alantperry.bsky.social
Priest in the Anglican Church of Canada. Canon lawyer. Amateur photographer, traveller. Views my own.
Surf's up, Santa.
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Surf's up, Santa.
Must read thread. The state of the Canadian economy.
Canada ducks a recession, barely, thanks to Keynesianism.
In particular military Keynesianism.
Households spending less
Businesses spending unchanged (overall, big changes under the hood)
Governments spending more, especially on "weapon systems"
Imports down a lot, exports barely up.
Breakdown 🧵
In particular military Keynesianism.
Households spending less
Businesses spending unchanged (overall, big changes under the hood)
Governments spending more, especially on "weapon systems"
Imports down a lot, exports barely up.
Breakdown 🧵
November 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Must read thread. The state of the Canadian economy.
Saturday morning view
November 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Saturday morning view
This afternoon's ride
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This afternoon's ride
This morning's ride.
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This morning's ride.
In case it were necessary, here's another reason not to eat vegetables from the US.
The EPA has approved two new pesticides with "forever chemicals" that will be used on food.
The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.
The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.
The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
In case it were necessary, here's another reason not to eat vegetables from the US.
Yes, this.
"We don't just have a trade crisis. We have a care crisis."
"We don't just have a trade crisis. We have a care crisis."
Nice summary of my presentation to the Canadian Standards Association.
I want to briefly focus on one slide that got short shrift but has been the subject of so much economic analysis: diversifying our international trade partners.
Short 🧵
I want to briefly focus on one slide that got short shrift but has been the subject of so much economic analysis: diversifying our international trade partners.
Short 🧵
"It's stupid not to incorporate the care economy in our budgeting. It's the foundation and economic engine of our economy.” — @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social (@atkinsonfoundation.bsky.social)
ANALYSIS: Here’s what the federal budget might have missed — by @spaikin.bsky.social
ANALYSIS: Here’s what the federal budget might have missed — by @spaikin.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Yes, this.
"We don't just have a trade crisis. We have a care crisis."
"We don't just have a trade crisis. We have a care crisis."
The real beneficiaries:
"CEO and founder of insurance startup ... calls the move a net positive for the insurance industry."
"CEO and founder of insurance startup ... calls the move a net positive for the insurance industry."
More essential reporting:
What Alberta's plan to permit public *and* private billing by doctors could impact access to/quality of care.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The "hybrid" system exists nowhere in Canada. A doctor can practice privately -exclusively- anywhere.
The most do so in Quebec.
What Alberta's plan to permit public *and* private billing by doctors could impact access to/quality of care.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The "hybrid" system exists nowhere in Canada. A doctor can practice privately -exclusively- anywhere.
The most do so in Quebec.
What Alberta's public-private doctor plan could mean for insurance, physician burnout, nurses and more | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to allow physicians to dabble both in the public and private systems at the same time would be a Canadian first, and has drawn mixed reaction from critics and sup...
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The real beneficiaries:
"CEO and founder of insurance startup ... calls the move a net positive for the insurance industry."
"CEO and founder of insurance startup ... calls the move a net positive for the insurance industry."
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If you have been sharing that Malwarebytes article on the Gmail thing, you should note the giant correction up top.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If you have been sharing that Malwarebytes article on the Gmail thing, you should note the giant correction up top.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Big tech has our attention and now it wants our affection. We must resist | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Hmmm. Interesting serving suggestion for vegan crackers. 🤔
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Hmmm. Interesting serving suggestion for vegan crackers. 🤔
Apropos of nothing in particular....
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Apropos of nothing in particular....
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for this month's Observer sports column! I went to Romford to watch some ice hockey by myself and I had........the time of my life? observer.co.uk/news/columni... [free to read!]
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
for this month's Observer sports column! I went to Romford to watch some ice hockey by myself and I had........the time of my life? observer.co.uk/news/columni... [free to read!]
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
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Poverty is a policy decision.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Poverty is a policy decision.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
Waiting for the first AI CEO.
AI is already driving up your electric bill.
It could soon control every aspect of your life — and put you out of a job.
We must put up guardrails before it's too late.
It could soon control every aspect of your life — and put you out of a job.
We must put up guardrails before it's too late.
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Waiting for the first AI CEO.
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On this day in 1813, the Battle of Crysler's Farm was fought near present-day Morrisburg, Ontario. In the battle, 800 Canadian and British troops faced 8,000 Americans. The battle was a defeat for the Americans, who then abandoned their Saint Lawrence campaign.
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1813, the Battle of Crysler's Farm was fought near present-day Morrisburg, Ontario. In the battle, 800 Canadian and British troops faced 8,000 Americans. The battle was a defeat for the Americans, who then abandoned their Saint Lawrence campaign.
Something, something square peg, something, something round hole.
November 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Something, something square peg, something, something round hole.
Twice in one week!
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November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Twice in one week!
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Honestly, a trillion dollars for a part-timer. I know plenty of people who would work full-time for a mere billion.
November 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Honestly, a trillion dollars for a part-timer. I know plenty of people who would work full-time for a mere billion.
If a billionaire is a policy failure, what's a trillionaire?
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 AM
If a billionaire is a policy failure, what's a trillionaire?
"The Ontario government is simply coasting."
The real message Ontario's fall economic statement delivered is that there is no help on the way for Ontario families and communities by @ricardotranjan.bsky.social
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Ontario Fall Economic Statement: No help on the way - CCPA
Last May, CCPA’s detailed analysis of the Ontario budget argued that it failed to address years-long funding shortfalls, leaving the province vulnerable to the economic storm on the horizon.
www.policyalternatives.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
"The Ontario government is simply coasting."
Well, today has peaked.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Well, today has peaked.
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ladies and gentlemen...we got him
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
ladies and gentlemen...we got him
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025
SEVERE: NB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, ON, PEI
HIGH: QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 126 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: NB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, ON, PEI
HIGH: QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 126 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
October 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025
SEVERE: NB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, ON, PEI
HIGH: QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 126 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: NB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, ON, PEI
HIGH: QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 126 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.