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.
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics column on how dysfunctional the current parliament really is, having passed only *two* non-Estimates bills since the session began. #cdnpoli
Ending the parliamentary year on another note of dysfunction - Loonie Politics
I’m not sure how much longer this minority parliament is going to be able to last if things carry on in the current manner.
looniepolitics.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics column on how dysfunctional the current parliament really is, having passed only *two* non-Estimates bills since the session began. #cdnpoli
I despair that @cdnpress.bsky.social is using its fact-checking resources to chase the absolute dumbest social media conspiracy nonsense.
Fact File: 'Fake snow' that doesn't melt when burned has scientific explanation
Several videos posted online last week showed people burning snow with a lighter and questioning why the snow turned black and didn't seem to melt. Some social media users claimed
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I despair that @cdnpress.bsky.social is using its fact-checking resources to chase the absolute dumbest social media conspiracy nonsense.
They might learn *gasp!* critical thinking skills!
Honest to Zeus, the fucking columnists the Post hires...
Honest to Zeus, the fucking columnists the Post hires...
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
They might learn *gasp!* critical thinking skills!
Honest to Zeus, the fucking columnists the Post hires...
Honest to Zeus, the fucking columnists the Post hires...
This thread. Total indictment of the gong show that is our city council.
Everything else aside, a veteran politician wrote a whole op-ed about how the failures of city policies he identifies are the fault of the people who, unlike him, vote against those policies.
And here’s the kicker: Tierney’s vote, the mayor’s vote, and all the like-minded councillors always have the numbers. They win. Every time.
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This thread. Total indictment of the gong show that is our city council.
There is a "House of the People." It's called Parliament.
It does require people to make a fucking effort and organize politically if you want change.
I am beyond sick to death of this fetishism of "citizens assemblies" that will do nothing but launder accountability for terrible ideas.
It does require people to make a fucking effort and organize politically if you want change.
I am beyond sick to death of this fetishism of "citizens assemblies" that will do nothing but launder accountability for terrible ideas.
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
There is a "House of the People." It's called Parliament.
It does require people to make a fucking effort and organize politically if you want change.
I am beyond sick to death of this fetishism of "citizens assemblies" that will do nothing but launder accountability for terrible ideas.
It does require people to make a fucking effort and organize politically if you want change.
I am beyond sick to death of this fetishism of "citizens assemblies" that will do nothing but launder accountability for terrible ideas.
www.routineproceedings.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
New column from me at Loonie Politics: Ending the parliamentary year on another note of dysfunction #cdnpoli
Ending the parliamentary year on another note of dysfunction - Loonie Politics
I’m not sure how much longer this minority parliament is going to be able to last if things carry on in the current manner.
looniepolitics.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
New column from me at Loonie Politics: Ending the parliamentary year on another note of dysfunction #cdnpoli
www.routineproceedings.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Energy East wasn't blocked by Quebec. This is revisionist history. It never got that far.
It was abandoned because Keystone XL was back on the table, and the proponent couldn't fill both pipelines. #PnPCBC
It was abandoned because Keystone XL was back on the table, and the proponent couldn't fill both pipelines. #PnPCBC
December 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Energy East wasn't blocked by Quebec. This is revisionist history. It never got that far.
It was abandoned because Keystone XL was back on the table, and the proponent couldn't fill both pipelines. #PnPCBC
It was abandoned because Keystone XL was back on the table, and the proponent couldn't fill both pipelines. #PnPCBC
Could our MPs kindly grow the fuck up?
This should be mortifyingly embarrassing, but nope. They have zero shame.
This should be mortifyingly embarrassing, but nope. They have zero shame.
December 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Could our MPs kindly grow the fuck up?
This should be mortifyingly embarrassing, but nope. They have zero shame.
This should be mortifyingly embarrassing, but nope. They have zero shame.
December 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Chris d’Entremont gets a backbench suck-up question, starts with a Conservative script, pauses, changes the page, and then proceeds to ask a question about ACOA.
The Liberals found this hilarious. #QP
The Liberals found this hilarious. #QP
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Chris d’Entremont gets a backbench suck-up question, starts with a Conservative script, pauses, changes the page, and then proceeds to ask a question about ACOA.
The Liberals found this hilarious. #QP
The Liberals found this hilarious. #QP
Conservatives have been denouncing Pathways as “burying air.”
If you’re against industrial pricing - or not in favour of strengthening it - you’re against Pathways. Note that, at last check, this included Pathways members.
The Conservatives amended their motion to add a bunch of things from the MOU they were accused of excluding.
But they still left out any reference to an industrial carbon price.
To which one might ask: Is that large CCUS project (Pathways) viable without a higher industrial carbon price?
But they still left out any reference to an industrial carbon price.
To which one might ask: Is that large CCUS project (Pathways) viable without a higher industrial carbon price?
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Conservatives have been denouncing Pathways as “burying air.”
Such a great choice.
Annabelle Cloutier has been appointed our new President and CEO—the first Francophone woman to hold the role since the NAC opened its doors in 1969.
Read the full announcement
nac-cna.ca/en/stories/s...
Read the full announcement
nac-cna.ca/en/stories/s...
Annabelle Cloutier Appointed President and CEO of Canada’s National Arts Centre
The Board of Trustees has announced that Annabelle Cloutier is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Arts Centre (NAC), effective immediately, for a five-year term. She succeed...
nac-cna.ca
December 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Such a great choice.
Steven Guilbeault: The MOU is a fire sale, not a "grand bargain"
I quit Mark Carney’s cabinet. This is what I hope happens next
Canada is giving up too much for the sake of this grand bargain.
www.thestar.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Steven Guilbeault: The MOU is a fire sale, not a "grand bargain"
ICYMI, my Loonie Politics column: Rustad's ouster offers several key reminders #cdnpoli
Rustad’s ouster offers several key reminders - Loonie Politics
Where Rustad should have learned from Kenney’s failures, he bulldozed ahead and is now out of a job.
looniepolitics.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
ICYMI, my Loonie Politics column: Rustad's ouster offers several key reminders #cdnpoli
Roundup post: Being too clever about the MOU's language #cdnpoli
www.routineproceedings.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Roundup post: Being too clever about the MOU's language #cdnpoli
This is tremendous news. Cloutier is an amazing human being. Well done, @nac-cna.bsky.social!
National Arts Centre promotes communications exec Annabelle Cloutier to CEO, president
The National Arts Centre has appointed a longtime communications executive to its top post.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This is tremendous news. Cloutier is an amazing human being. Well done, @nac-cna.bsky.social!
Reposted by Dale Smith
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics column: Rustad's ouster offers several key reminders #cdnpoli
Rustad’s ouster offers several key reminders - Loonie Politics
Where Rustad should have learned from Kenney’s failures, he bulldozed ahead and is now out of a job.
looniepolitics.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics column: Rustad's ouster offers several key reminders #cdnpoli
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That's the only cure for YouTube rage-bait.
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That's the only cure for YouTube rage-bait.
December 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
*right click* Don't recommend channel
Blocked.
That's the only cure for YouTube rage-bait.
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That's the only cure for YouTube rage-bait.
The austerity fetishists are at it again.
December 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The austerity fetishists are at it again.
For the evening crowd, my Loonie Politics column on Rustad's ouster, the mistakes he shared with Jason Kenney, and why certain progressives want to make that same mistake again in the future #cdnpoli
Rustad’s ouster offers several key reminders - Loonie Politics
Where Rustad should have learned from Kenney’s failures, he bulldozed ahead and is now out of a job.
looniepolitics.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
For the evening crowd, my Loonie Politics column on Rustad's ouster, the mistakes he shared with Jason Kenney, and why certain progressives want to make that same mistake again in the future #cdnpoli