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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 8h

It's almost like context matters.

Ally R 🍁 (MB) @ally8.bsky.social · 8h

Re 2023: "Canada added nearly 1.3 million immigrants. That was five times the immigration level of 2015. It was also more than two and a half times the Trudeau government’s own official immigration target."
ZERO mention of the unforseen rush of Ukrainians we stepped up to take in.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 11h

Also, there is absolutely no mention of the rise of the far-right online that has moved the needle around support for immigration and the resulting scapegoating, which certain politicians have absolutely leaned into. Of course not. Everything is Trudeau's fault.
Just the laziest fucking analysis.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 11h

Once again, everything is Trudeau's fault here. Almost nothing about provincial culpability with international students (especially in Ontario, which got a single passing mention), nothing about the provinces' responsibilities about housing or healthcare. Nope, this was all Trudeau.

How Canada got immigration right for so long – and then got it very, very wrong

Canadian immigration was stable, popular and uncontroversial. But a series of changes after 2015 broke the national consensus, and the system

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI, my latest episode, where Lindsay Tedds and I talk about what we're not talking about when we talk about austerity #cdnpoli

The Problems with Austerity

YouTube video by Dale Smith

youtu.be

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI, my @xtramagazine.com column: The premiers violating your Charter rights don't want the courts to weigh in #canqueer #cdnpoli

The premiers violating your Charter rights don’t want the courts to weigh in | Xtra Magazine

When it comes to the Notwithstanding Clause, premiers opposed to the federal government’s factum are showing their true colours

xtramagazine.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 13h

New trailer for #StarfleetAcademy, and we have learned that it starts January 15th.

Official Trailer | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | NYCC 2025

YouTube video by Star Trek

youtu.be

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 13h

First look at #StrangeNewWorlds season 4

Season 4 Exclusive First Look | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | NYCC 2025

YouTube video by Star Trek

youtu.be

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 15h

I think you just nominated yourself to write it.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 16h

It’s the original “Ghostbusters” on the TV at the gym today, which is filed under films that have aged very badly.
(Seriously, Venkman is a creep who stalks and harasses Sigourney Weaver with his neurodivergent friends).

The first appearance of “Slimer” in the first Ghostbusters film.

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Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 16h

"Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario have all lined up at the Supreme Court to say that when a government invokes the Notwithstanding Clause, the courts should stay out and not even look at the case."

The premiers violating your Charter rights don’t want the courts to weigh in | Xtra Magazine

When it comes to the Notwithstanding Clause, premiers opposed to the federal government’s factum are showing their true colours

xtramagazine.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 17h

This week's video roundup is now posted for C$7+ subscribers—your curated selection of the only good #cdnpoli interviews of the week.
I watched the politics shows so you don't have to.

Video Roundup: Week of October 6th | Dale Smith aka @journo_dale

www.patreon.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 17h

Readout of Carney's call with Zelenskyy. #cdnpoli

Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

October 11, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Prime Minister condemned the recent Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, which left thousands of Ukrainians without power. Canada is closely coordinating with Ukraine on new opportunities to support the defence of its energy infrastructure and to ensure Ukraine has sufficient gas supply as winter approaches.

The Prime Minister and the President discussed Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. The leaders emphasised Canada’s work with partners in the Coalition of the Willing to support Ukraine and advance peace and security, including through robust security guarantees.

The leaders discussed the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which Canada and Ukraine convened at the leader level on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly last month.

Canada has provided robust military and financial aid to Ukraine, including over $12.4 billion in direct financial support – the largest per capita financial contribution among G7 countries. Prime Minister Carney also confirmed Canada’s acquisition of the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List package of U.S. military equipment will strengthen Ukraine’s air defence capabilities at a critical moment in the war.

The leaders agreed to remain in close contact as their ministers prepare to meet to advance work in increasing financial pressure on Russia at the G7 Finance ministers meeting this week, on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C.

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 17h

Still taking questions for this week's episode. Have a #cdnpoli question for me? Leave it in the replies below. Thanks!

Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 2d

Hey BSers! I'll be doing a Q&A episode on my channel this weekend. Have a #cdnpoli question for me? Leave it on the Patreon, or in the replies below.

Upcoming Q&A Episode | Dale Smith aka @journo_dale

www.patreon.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 19h

They have since updated the headline to "The political fight over the deficit is still a phoney war"

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

For the late/west coast crowd, my @xtramagazine.com column: The premiers violating your Charter rights don't want the courts to weigh in #canqueer #cdnpoli

The premiers violating your Charter rights don’t want the courts to weigh in | Xtra Magazine

When it comes to the Notwithstanding Clause, premiers opposed to the federal government’s factum are showing their true colours

xtramagazine.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

At the @nac-cna.bsky.social with @drjanne.bsky.social for the NAC Dance season opener—Ihsane from the Grand Théâtre de Genève and Eastman.
Looking forward to the season.

Establishing shot: The canal entrance of the NAC

A quasi-Moroccan scene set up in the main lobby

Me in my flamingo shirt with (almost) everyone’s favorite ass. Dean, Dr. Cleveland.

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Carolyn Harris 🇨🇦 @royalhistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving weekend! Here's an article I wrote some years ago about the royal history of Canadian Thanksgiving! www.thewhig.com/2013/10/11/g...

Giving thanks to the royal family

Although Canadians have celebrated Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October since 1931 and American Thanksgiving has fallen on the fourth Thursday in November s…

www.thewhig.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

For the Friday crowd, my latest YouTube episode, where @lindsaytedds.bsky.social and I talk about what we're not talking about when we talk about austerity #cdnpoli

The Problems with Austerity

YouTube video by Dale Smith

youtu.be

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

For the Friday crowd, my @xtramagazine.com column: The premiers violating your Charter rights don't want the courts to weigh in #canqueer #cdnpoli

The premiers violating your Charter rights don’t want the courts to weigh in | Xtra Magazine

When it comes to the Notwithstanding Clause, premiers opposed to the federal government’s factum are showing their true colours

xtramagazine.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

And that was Friday #QP.
No sitting next week, so hopefully MPs can think about their behaviour. (They won’t).

a woman in a black and white polka dot dress with #schittscreek written on the bottom

Alt: Moira Rose: A lot of people are going to be very disappointed

media.tenor.com

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

Davies wants the government to create his idea about a youth climate corps.
Wade Grant recites some platitudes about his children and the future. #QP

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

Don Davies demands action on youth unemployment.
Church once again praises the good jobs news. #QP

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

Reid wants defibrillators in all RCMP vehicles.
Ramsay says they have been looking into this option. #QP

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

Onto China and canola.
Chatel assures her they are working on it, because Canadian canola is the best in the world. #QP

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 1d

Dan Albas has returned to a bunch of angry nonsense about the Infrastructure Bank and the BC Ferries file.
Desrochers says the Conservatives can’t give them a lesson about affordability because of the hundreds of lost affordable housing units under their watch. #QP

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