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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 17d

When you or a loved one are feeling overwhelmed or facing moments of deep pain and isolation, know that your life matters and someone is there for you. Just dial or text 9-8-8. You don’t need the perfect words. Just start with hello.

Call 📞 or text 💬 9-8-8 from anywhere in Canada 🇨🇦

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 4h

I heard a feminist joke today that I found very funny.

Did you know that all women issues start with men?
Men-struation, Men-opause, men-tal health, guy-necologist, ...

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 21h

Hopefully that Canada, the US, and other nations show as much generosity in rebuilding Gaza as they did in fueling its destruction through arms sales.

Signing of Gaza peace deal marks an emotional say for Canadians with families in the region.
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Signing of Gaza peace deal marks emotional day for Canadians with family in the region | CBC News

Monday was an emotional day for Canadians with family in Israel and Gaza, as a peace deal was signed alongside the release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages. But as some celebrated with ca...

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 21h

The claims by Trump and his allies that Maria Corina Machado should give her Nobel Peace Prize to him are embarrassingly pathetic. What a bunch of losers.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 1d

The DOJ needs to investigate why there are so many alleged child sex abusers around Donald Trump and MAGA.

The numbers have reached epidemic proportions.

🇺🇸Christy🇨🇦 @christymche.bsky.social · 1d

Another MAGAt! 🤬

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 2d

85% drop of American liquor sales to Canada.
We were their biggest market.
Now we're done.
Bye bye mon cowboy.

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American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 1d

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking PM Carney to scrap Canada's 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for China lifting its tariffs on Canadian canola and pork. 🇨🇦

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Chinese EV tariffs created '2-front trade war' hurting Prairie canola, pork producers: Kinew | CBC News

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking the prime minister to scrap Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for China lifting its tariffs on Canadian canola and pork.

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration is investing directly in two Canadian critical mineral companies. Canada must intervene to block these acquisitions to safeguard its national security.🇨🇦

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ANALYSIS | The Trump administration is investing in Canadian critical mineral companies. But Ottawa can stop it | CBC News

The Trump administration has purchased a stake in two Canadian critical mineral companies, a move experts say is unusual, and which raises questions about whether Ottawa should block the deals in the ...

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 4d

The Nobel Prize committee made an excellent choice in awarding the peace prize to Maria Corina Machado.

I can't help but think they also meant it as a jab at Trump — the bomber of Venezuelan boats. But maybe that's just my cynical imagination.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 4d

Breaking News: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work promoting democracy.

María Corina Machado Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Live Updates and Video

The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.”

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 4d

When Trump pressures to get an award, you can't really call it "calls".

Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 4d

Johnny Cash has always been cool. If it took the author this long to notice, that says more about his own coolness than it does about Johnny.

Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 4d

Is it part of an agreement between US and Canada? The tone of the US politicians implies an unilateral move to expand the current agreement. What do they want to do? Grant themselves the authority to patrol the border on the Canadian side? If so, it should not fly, at least not without reciprocity.

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 5d

Trump vents Dem grievances to PM Mark Carney 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 7d

Does Pierre Poilievre get a security clearance yet?

Are any bookies taking bets as to if and when he will get his SC?

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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 7d

Majority of Canadians oppose Canada joining Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system

“Just 23% of Canadians — almost all of whom vote Conservative — say they support the idea.”

Majority of Canadians oppose Canada joining Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence system

A majority of Canadians oppose Canada joining Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence system as part of any trade agreement.

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 7d

Let's recognize that Trump will never be brought to justice for his numerous crimes. The justice system doesn't punish individuals who are clearly insane.

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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 7d

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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 8d

It’s very clear that the Poilievre strategy is to keep his base, absorb the PPC voters and pray for a split between the Liberals and NDP as a path to power. That’s why he’s not trying to draw moderates. He’s got nothing to lose now and he’s all in on division.
#cdnpoli

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Equitas @equitashumanrights.bsky.social · 8d

🌍🗳️ Around the world, democracy is under strain.
Without #HumanRights, it cannot exist.
A powerful reminder from @mariaressa.bsky.social at the Athens Democracy Forum, where our ED @odettemccarthy.bsky.social joined the Canadian Democracy Delegation 🇨🇦.
#Democracy

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 10d

Golden fig leaves fall—
in the night, silence ripens,
a taste bittersweet.

#Haiku

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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 10d

October 4, 2025

Daily reminder:

The Leader of the Official Opposition still does not have a security clearance to be able to view any information on foreign or domestic influence or terror.
#cdnpoli

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Louis-Eddy 🇨🇦 @jledrc53.bsky.social · 10d

We know Canadian politics are often messy and complicated, but it’s worth remembering there are still good politicians who serve with integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to their communities. Their work keeps our democracy strong and our future hopeful. 🇨🇦
#Canada #PublicService

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 11d

🍁 facts

Scott Robertson @sarobertson.bsky.social · 11d

Former PBO on Canada's fiscal situation: "If you look at the numbers right now, a baseline deficit of a little over 2%, that's a third of what it is in the US and UK, and it's well below the OECD average. If you look at our debt-to-GDP ratio, it will be the lowest of the G7. ... We're sustainable."

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 11d

I’m also very much of the view of the prime minister that the relationship with the United States has fundamentally changed, and it will not magically go back to what it may have been a year ago or 25 years ago,” Minister LeBlanc said. #Canada

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Trade war ‘resolvable’ but U.S. ties have ‘fundamentally’ changed: LeBlanc - National | Globalnews.ca

'The United States has fundamentally changed, and it will not magically go back to what it may have been a year ago or 25 years ago,' Dominic LeBlanc said.

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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 12d

Sound up.
Let my new fave TikTok factchecker break the whole ostrich thing down and how PP is trying to have his cake and eat it too.
#cdnpoli

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