Dale Smith
@journodale.bsky.social
Freelance journalist. Author. Nigellavangelist. Pedant about civic literacy and Star Wars/Trek. 🇨🇦🏳️🌈
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Established in 1972, Dundurn Press is one of Canada’s largest and leading independent trade publishers.
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Check out my book #UnbrokenMachine, or the book I contributed a chapter to, #RoyalProgress.
Check out my book #UnbrokenMachine, or the book I contributed a chapter to, #RoyalProgress.
No, I don't have a Spotify Wrapped because I actually pay artists for their music.
December 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
No, I don't have a Spotify Wrapped because I actually pay artists for their music.
For the evening crowd, my Loonie Politics column on the metaphors that explain how Alberta separatists gained so much political clout #cdnpoli
Of Arsonists and Leopard-Tamers - Loonie Politics
The boos that Smith got at that AGM are a sign that the leopards are looking at her face, and licking their chops.
looniepolitics.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
For the evening crowd, my Loonie Politics column on the metaphors that explain how Alberta separatists gained so much political clout #cdnpoli
www.routineproceedings.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This is *unhinged.*
If your caucus votes non-confidence in your leadership, you're out. There is no arguing that because it's the very basis of how parliament works, party constitution be damned.
If your caucus votes non-confidence in your leadership, you're out. There is no arguing that because it's the very basis of how parliament works, party constitution be damned.
Rustad's response posted to Twitter
Same tone he took this morning, when he was asked about his possible removal under similar circumstances #bcpoli
Same tone he took this morning, when he was asked about his possible removal under similar circumstances #bcpoli
December 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This is *unhinged.*
If your caucus votes non-confidence in your leadership, you're out. There is no arguing that because it's the very basis of how parliament works, party constitution be damned.
If your caucus votes non-confidence in your leadership, you're out. There is no arguing that because it's the very basis of how parliament works, party constitution be damned.
The notion that a caucus can't remove a leader when they vote non-confidence in him, as Rustad claims, is beyond absurd. "Professionally incapacitated" indeed.
B.C. Conservatives say 'professionally incapacitated' Rustad removed as leader - Rustad has been "removed" as leader of the Opposition and a caucus vote has installed MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader. nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/03/2...
December 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The notion that a caucus can't remove a leader when they vote non-confidence in him, as Rustad claims, is beyond absurd. "Professionally incapacitated" indeed.
Calkins takes swipes at Guilbeault and makes reference to him in an orange jumpsuit.
Guilbeault points to the suit he’s currently wearing. #QP
Guilbeault points to the suit he’s currently wearing. #QP
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Calkins takes swipes at Guilbeault and makes reference to him in an orange jumpsuit.
Guilbeault points to the suit he’s currently wearing. #QP
Guilbeault points to the suit he’s currently wearing. #QP
For the morning crowd, my Loonie Politics Quick Take on the contradictory messages being sent to Alberta and BC regarding that signed MOU #cdnpoli
Dale Smith's Quick take - Loonie Politics
Alberta and the federal government sign a memorandum of understanding ... what does this mean?
looniepolitics.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
For the morning crowd, my Loonie Politics Quick Take on the contradictory messages being sent to Alberta and BC regarding that signed MOU #cdnpoli
"Rallies digital warriors"?
Is the Formerly Known as the Manning Centre admitting they pay trolls?
Is the Formerly Known as the Manning Centre admitting they pay trolls?
December 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"Rallies digital warriors"?
Is the Formerly Known as the Manning Centre admitting they pay trolls?
Is the Formerly Known as the Manning Centre admitting they pay trolls?
For the morning crowd, my Loonie Politics column: Of Arsonists and Leopard-Tamers #cdnpoli
Of Arsonists and Leopard-Tamers - Loonie Politics
The boos that Smith got at that AGM are a sign that the leopards are looking at her face, and licking their chops.
looniepolitics.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
For the morning crowd, my Loonie Politics column: Of Arsonists and Leopard-Tamers #cdnpoli
Today's productivity numbers are wild. Thanks to revisions, we are now in positive for six of the last eight quarters.
I eagerly await @kevincarmichael.bsky.social's analysis.
I eagerly await @kevincarmichael.bsky.social's analysis.
The Daily — Labour productivity, hourly compensation and unit labour cost, third quarter 2025
Labour productivity of Canadian businesses rebounded in the third quarter, increasing 0.9% after a 1.0% decline in the second quarter and no change in the first quarter. This was the sixth quarterly i...
www150.statcan.gc.ca
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today's productivity numbers are wild. Thanks to revisions, we are now in positive for six of the last eight quarters.
I eagerly await @kevincarmichael.bsky.social's analysis.
I eagerly await @kevincarmichael.bsky.social's analysis.
Roundup post: Unclear goals means poor accountability #cdnpoli
www.routineproceedings.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Roundup post: Unclear goals means poor accountability #cdnpoli
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics Quick Take on the contradictory messages about the MOU being given to Alberta and BC, playing each as chumps for believing in what it says #cdnpoli
Dale Smith's Quick take - Loonie Politics
Alberta and the federal government sign a memorandum of understanding ... what does this mean?
looniepolitics.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:32 AM
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics Quick Take on the contradictory messages about the MOU being given to Alberta and BC, playing each as chumps for believing in what it says #cdnpoli
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics on the two metaphors that describe how the separatists gained so much political power in Alberta #cdnpoli
Of Arsonists and Leopard-Tamers - Loonie Politics
The boos that Smith got at that AGM are a sign that the leopards are looking at her face, and licking their chops.
looniepolitics.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics on the two metaphors that describe how the separatists gained so much political power in Alberta #cdnpoli
More rank incompetence from the Ford government, but don't worry, people will keep electing them.
Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings
TORONTO - Ontario is not properly overseeing doctors' billings, including cases of physicians billing for more than 24 hours in a day – money that could be going toward adding
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
December 3, 2025 at 4:04 AM
More rank incompetence from the Ford government, but don't worry, people will keep electing them.
Sorry, but this is fucking bleak.
My students can't concentrate on their readings so I'm going to focus on movies? Sure, they're "complementing" the readings, but when they're not reading the books, do you think they will when they can watch the movies? Seriously?
My students can't concentrate on their readings so I'm going to focus on movies? Sure, they're "complementing" the readings, but when they're not reading the books, do you think they will when they can watch the movies? Seriously?
My Cure for Student Reading Fatigue? Movies. - Macleans.ca
In my university English courses, I'm working with screens instead of against them
macleans.ca
December 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sorry, but this is fucking bleak.
My students can't concentrate on their readings so I'm going to focus on movies? Sure, they're "complementing" the readings, but when they're not reading the books, do you think they will when they can watch the movies? Seriously?
My students can't concentrate on their readings so I'm going to focus on movies? Sure, they're "complementing" the readings, but when they're not reading the books, do you think they will when they can watch the movies? Seriously?
www.routineproceedings.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
ICYMI, my weekend Loonie Politics column: Carney bends the knee to Danielle Smith #cdnpoli
Carney bends the knee to Danielle Smith - Loonie Politics
Adding more oil supply to a growing global supply glut is not going to deliver revenues, while the costs of climate change accelerate.
looniepolitics.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
ICYMI, my weekend Loonie Politics column: Carney bends the knee to Danielle Smith #cdnpoli
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
New Quick Take from me at Loonie Politics on the MOU between Carney and Alberta, and the attempt to play both Alberta and BC as chumps in how it's being sold #cdnpoli
Dale Smith's Quick take - Loonie Politics
Alberta and the federal government sign a memorandum of understanding ... what does this mean?
looniepolitics.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
New Quick Take from me at Loonie Politics on the MOU between Carney and Alberta, and the attempt to play both Alberta and BC as chumps in how it's being sold #cdnpoli
New column from me at Loonie Politics: Of Arsonists and Leopard-Tamers #cdnpoli
Of Arsonists and Leopard-Tamers - Loonie Politics
The boos that Smith got at that AGM are a sign that the leopards are looking at her face, and licking their chops.
looniepolitics.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
New column from me at Loonie Politics: Of Arsonists and Leopard-Tamers #cdnpoli
The 4th edition of the "House of Commons Procedure and Practice" was released today, to be henceforth known as Janse & LeBlanc.
Welcome - Procedure and Practice, Fourth Edition, 2025 - ProceduralInfo - House of Commons of Canada
www.ourcommons.ca
December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The 4th edition of the "House of Commons Procedure and Practice" was released today, to be henceforth known as Janse & LeBlanc.
The Conservatives are once again treating Trump like a rational actor that Carney is the one who is unable to get a deal with.
The mental gymnastics to make that make sense… #QP
The mental gymnastics to make that make sense… #QP
December 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The Conservatives are once again treating Trump like a rational actor that Carney is the one who is unable to get a deal with.
The mental gymnastics to make that make sense… #QP
The mental gymnastics to make that make sense… #QP
Reposted by Dale Smith
Members of the legal community are panning Ontario’s attempt to toughen up bail conditions, as what's proposed will further disadvantage marginalized individuals. @journodale.bsky.social has that story. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Ontario’s ‘atrocious’ plan for cash bail may be unconstitutional
Critics say it will further disadvantage marginalized individuals
www.nationalmagazine.ca
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Members of the legal community are panning Ontario’s attempt to toughen up bail conditions, as what's proposed will further disadvantage marginalized individuals. @journodale.bsky.social has that story. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...