Pádraig Kerr 🇨🇦
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🇨🇦 Proud Canadian | Retired and Recovering Lawyer | Senior University Law Lecturer | Pickleball addict | #Habs Fan | Cancer Survivor | Single Malt Whisky|Post mostly about news, current events and law |
Ford seems to have forgotten that conservatives are supposed to be small government.
#Ontario puts sixth school board under supervision after complaints from angry parents buff.ly/hiLA2e7
#onpoli #onted
#Ontario puts sixth school board under supervision after complaints from angry parents buff.ly/hiLA2e7
#onpoli #onted
Ontario puts sixth school board under supervision after complaints from angry parents
Education Ministry had reviewed the Near North District School Board over delays in the construction of a new school
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Ford seems to have forgotten that conservatives are supposed to be small government.
#Ontario puts sixth school board under supervision after complaints from angry parents buff.ly/hiLA2e7
#onpoli #onted
#Ontario puts sixth school board under supervision after complaints from angry parents buff.ly/hiLA2e7
#onpoli #onted
"Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the European market" buff.ly/nv33QzL
#cdnpoli #Canada
#cdnpoli #Canada
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
"Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the European market" buff.ly/nv33QzL
#cdnpoli #Canada
#cdnpoli #Canada
Canada reaches deal to join EU military procurement fund buff.ly/mXiHE3u
"Canada is the first non-EU country to gain access."
#cdnpoli #Canada
"Canada is the first non-EU country to gain access."
#cdnpoli #Canada
Canada reaches deal to join EU military procurement fund
Carney government won’t reveal entrance fee, but could see savings in future through large-scale buying
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Canada reaches deal to join EU military procurement fund buff.ly/mXiHE3u
"Canada is the first non-EU country to gain access."
#cdnpoli #Canada
"Canada is the first non-EU country to gain access."
#cdnpoli #Canada
Learned a lot by reading this:
Dear JAG: What Do I Do if I Get Unlawful Orders to Blow Up Civilian Boats buff.ly/eBd6eYR
Dear JAG: What Do I Do if I Get Unlawful Orders to Blow Up Civilian Boats buff.ly/eBd6eYR
Dear JAG: What Do I Do if I Get Unlawful Orders to Blow Up Civilian Boats
Orders are presumed to be lawful, but that presumption is rebuttable rather than conclusive.
slate.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Learned a lot by reading this:
Dear JAG: What Do I Do if I Get Unlawful Orders to Blow Up Civilian Boats buff.ly/eBd6eYR
Dear JAG: What Do I Do if I Get Unlawful Orders to Blow Up Civilian Boats buff.ly/eBd6eYR
Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after D.C. attack buff.ly/zA2gfyj
www.reuters.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after D.C. attack buff.ly/zA2gfyj
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🤭 He knows the pipeline will never get built, this is just political pacification.
Let her play pretend with a box of imaginary pieces if it keeps her busy.
The public doesn’t want it, the courts won’t allow it, and the land won’t accept it.
Let her play pretend with a box of imaginary pieces if it keeps her busy.
The public doesn’t want it, the courts won’t allow it, and the land won’t accept it.
November 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🤭 He knows the pipeline will never get built, this is just political pacification.
Let her play pretend with a box of imaginary pieces if it keeps her busy.
The public doesn’t want it, the courts won’t allow it, and the land won’t accept it.
Let her play pretend with a box of imaginary pieces if it keeps her busy.
The public doesn’t want it, the courts won’t allow it, and the land won’t accept it.
"The federal government is ramping up support for Canada’s steel and lumber industries, increasing tariffs on steel imports and promising additional money to help lumber mills stay afloat in the face of U.S. protectionism." buff.ly/caUGRnu
#cdnpoli #Canada
#cdnpoli #Canada
Ottawa announces further limits on foreign steel, promises more money for lumber mills
Canadian Steel Producers Association calls measures ‘a big relief’ for the sector
buff.ly
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"The federal government is ramping up support for Canada’s steel and lumber industries, increasing tariffs on steel imports and promising additional money to help lumber mills stay afloat in the face of U.S. protectionism." buff.ly/caUGRnu
#cdnpoli #Canada
#cdnpoli #Canada
"Changes to Quebec’s French-language law are creating confusion for English-speaking residents trying to access services, according to a midterm report from Canada’s commissioner of official languages."
Quebec’s language law causes confusion for English speakers, federal commissioner says | CBC News
Changes to Quebec’s French-language law are creating confusion for English-speaking residents trying to access services, according to a midterm report from Canada’s commissioner of official languages.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"Changes to Quebec’s French-language law are creating confusion for English-speaking residents trying to access services, according to a midterm report from Canada’s commissioner of official languages."
FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders buff.ly/AfyHq54
November 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders buff.ly/AfyHq54
Twenty-nine ways that Trump has changed Canada
Twenty-nine ways that Trump has changed Canada
A year ago, the U.S. President first unleashed his threats of tariffs and territorial expansion. Now, our country is different politically, culturally and economically
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Twenty-nine ways that Trump has changed Canada
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November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
U.S. judge dismisses James Comey, Letitia James indictments
U.S. judge dismisses James Comey, Letitia James indictments
Prosecutor who brought the charges at Trump’s urging found to be illegally appointed by the Justice Department
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
U.S. judge dismisses James Comey, Letitia James indictments
James Comey, Letitia James prosecutions dismissed buff.ly/Uyucpzn
James Comey, Letitia James prosecutions dismissed
The decision is a major rebuke of retribution campaign against Trump's longtime enemies.
www.axios.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
James Comey, Letitia James prosecutions dismissed buff.ly/Uyucpzn
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BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Canada’s trade dealings with China often uncritically mirrored Washington’s moves. But now the U.S. has gone rogue, it might be the time for Canada to engage pragmatically with China. https://macleans.ca/politics/canada-china-relations/
Canada Needs a New China Strategy - Macleans.ca
We’ve copied U.S. policies for too long. Here’s what we should do instead.
macleans.ca
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Canada’s trade dealings with China often uncritically mirrored Washington’s moves. But now the U.S. has gone rogue, it might be the time for Canada to engage pragmatically with China. https://macleans.ca/politics/canada-china-relations/
Canada’s China policy is reactive. "We impose tariffs when Washington does. We condemn human rights abuses in press releases. We worry about technology risks without building the capacity to manage them. We lack a coherent strategy that serves Canadian interests." buff.ly/3zKDOdc
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
Canada Needs a New China Strategy - Macleans.ca
We’ve copied U.S. policies for too long. Here’s what we should do instead.
macleans.ca
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Canada’s China policy is reactive. "We impose tariffs when Washington does. We condemn human rights abuses in press releases. We worry about technology risks without building the capacity to manage them. We lack a coherent strategy that serves Canadian interests." buff.ly/3zKDOdc
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
Carney: No 'burning issue' to bring up with Trump, talks to resume when 'appropriate' buff.ly/NZS58My
Carney: No 'burning issue' to bring up with Trump, talks to resume when 'appropriate'
JOHANNESBURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in no hurry to resume trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump but will speak again with the president "when it's appropriate," Carney said on Sunday.
www.oakvillenews.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Carney: No 'burning issue' to bring up with Trump, talks to resume when 'appropriate' buff.ly/NZS58My
Carney and Modi agree to restart stalled Canada-India trade talks buff.ly/33NHlKd
Carney and Modi agree to restart stalled Canada-India trade talks
Two leaders met at G20 summit and pledged to revive trade talks that broke down in 2023 after killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Carney and Modi agree to restart stalled Canada-India trade talks buff.ly/33NHlKd
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🇨🇦🇺🇦 Zelensky: I spoke with Canada’s Prime Minister Carney, and it was a good conversation, very useful.
I informed him about the work of the negotiating teams today in Switzerland. Ukraine is focused on working as constructively as possible on the steps proposed by the United States.
I informed him about the work of the negotiating teams today in Switzerland. Ukraine is focused on working as constructively as possible on the steps proposed by the United States.
November 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🇨🇦🇺🇦 Zelensky: I spoke with Canada’s Prime Minister Carney, and it was a good conversation, very useful.
I informed him about the work of the negotiating teams today in Switzerland. Ukraine is focused on working as constructively as possible on the steps proposed by the United States.
I informed him about the work of the negotiating teams today in Switzerland. Ukraine is focused on working as constructively as possible on the steps proposed by the United States.
Carney looks to Mandela, trade pacts to help navigate 'this moment of rupture' buff.ly/4VLqSMY
Carney looks to Mandela, trade pacts to help navigate 'this moment of rupture'
Carney hearkened back to the legacy of Nelson Mandela in praising efforts by fellow leaders to collaborate amid global volatility.
toronto.citynews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Carney looks to Mandela, trade pacts to help navigate 'this moment of rupture' buff.ly/4VLqSMY
Germany's Merz: made Europe's commitment to #Ukraine clear to Trump during call buff.ly/rAftPvC
France's Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited buff.ly/FtIwRxU
France's Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited buff.ly/FtIwRxU
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Germany's Merz: made Europe's commitment to #Ukraine clear to Trump during call buff.ly/rAftPvC
France's Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited buff.ly/FtIwRxU
France's Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited buff.ly/FtIwRxU
Trump officials’ meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about latest Ukraine proposal buff.ly/67os2Hv
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Trump officials’ meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about latest Ukraine proposal buff.ly/67os2Hv
Opinion: Trump wants to play God with cheap money. It’s backfiring spectacularly tgam.ca/3KfquOa
Opinion: Trump wants to play God with cheap money. It’s backfiring spectacularly
The President’s machinations to stuff the Fed with sycophants have made things worse for him
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Opinion: Trump wants to play God with cheap money. It’s backfiring spectacularly tgam.ca/3KfquOa
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Airbag - Dysphoria (Live in the Netherlands)
Listen to Dysphoria (Live in the Netherlands) on TIDAL
tidal.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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G20 leaders release declaration on climate change and debt, defying U.S. pressure buff.ly/AbiMBkT
G20 leaders release declaration on climate change and debt, defying U.S. pressure
The agreement, which includes paragraphs on renewable energy and debt relief to low-income countries, was announced Saturday despite objections from President Donald Trump’s administration
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
G20 leaders release declaration on climate change and debt, defying U.S. pressure buff.ly/AbiMBkT