Paul Hannon
@paulhannon.bsky.social
Gainfully retired. Former Executive Director of Mines Action Canada 1998-2023. Co-founder Cluster Munition Coalition, Ecology Ottawa, International Network on Explosive Weapons, Stop Killer Robots. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal. Based in Ottawa.
"Residents in walkable neighbourhoods should be able to hold them (and us) to account" but they can't because the ward system means their Councillors are always out voted by councillors from #Autowa residents.
The City has significantly improved its sidewalk snow clearing in recent years, but cost pressures mean they won't codify the change. Residents in walkable neighbourhoods should be able to hold them (and us) to account for something better than 2003 standards.
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Deachman: Ottawa's snow removal standards are bad, with no plans on getting better
The city's public works department has once again decided not to update its Winter Maintenance Quality Standards. | Opinion
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November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
"Residents in walkable neighbourhoods should be able to hold them (and us) to account" but they can't because the ward system means their Councillors are always out voted by councillors from #Autowa residents.
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A last look at who receives international mine action funding, and where support is making a tangible difference on the ground.
Meet us next Monday for the full launch of the Landmine Monitor 2025, on 1 December at 9:30 AM CET, right before the the MSP meeting kicks off.
#MineFreeWorld
Meet us next Monday for the full launch of the Landmine Monitor 2025, on 1 December at 9:30 AM CET, right before the the MSP meeting kicks off.
#MineFreeWorld
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A last look at who receives international mine action funding, and where support is making a tangible difference on the ground.
Meet us next Monday for the full launch of the Landmine Monitor 2025, on 1 December at 9:30 AM CET, right before the the MSP meeting kicks off.
#MineFreeWorld
Meet us next Monday for the full launch of the Landmine Monitor 2025, on 1 December at 9:30 AM CET, right before the the MSP meeting kicks off.
#MineFreeWorld
Isn't "not on time and not on budget" the working definition of a P3 Project?
A P3 project not on time and not on budget. #ottLRT
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Isn't "not on time and not on budget" the working definition of a P3 Project?
We are definitely "a city of slow learners" as we keep pouring $$ into the money pit of #Lansdowne expecting magically it will work. #OttCity
The funny part is just how many people think they just drive over to Lansdowne and magically find parking there when there's multiple events on. We're a city of slow learners apparently.
November 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
We are definitely "a city of slow learners" as we keep pouring $$ into the money pit of #Lansdowne expecting magically it will work. #OttCity
Everybody knew that except for 49% of Americans who voted for him.
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Everybody knew that except for 49% of Americans who voted for him.
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Congratulations to the 15 councillors that voted for this. Don't look surprised if this is the only promise made about Lansdowne 2.0 that actually comes true. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ottcity #ottawa
Ottawa Charge won't play at smaller Lansdowne arena, PWHL says | CBC News
"We'd like to find a solution that works for us to stay in Ottawa," a league executive says of the Ottawa Charge. "But the city hasn't made it easy for us."
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November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Congratulations to the 15 councillors that voted for this. Don't look surprised if this is the only promise made about Lansdowne 2.0 that actually comes true. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ottcity #ottawa
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“Achieving meaningful regulation is now possible.... Next year states must therefore consider all their options for meaningfully continuing their work by starting negotiations - and not let the progress they have made so far be wasted.”
👇 Our #CCWUN recap: www.stopkillerrobots.org/news/novembe...
👇 Our #CCWUN recap: www.stopkillerrobots.org/news/novembe...
November 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
“Achieving meaningful regulation is now possible.... Next year states must therefore consider all their options for meaningfully continuing their work by starting negotiations - and not let the progress they have made so far be wasted.”
👇 Our #CCWUN recap: www.stopkillerrobots.org/news/novembe...
👇 Our #CCWUN recap: www.stopkillerrobots.org/news/novembe...
"We are facing increased global instability. Authoritarian regimes have gained momentum, human rights are increasingly under threat, climate impacts are deepening global inequities, and humanitarian needs are at an all-time high." cooperation.ca/canadas-cuts... @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
Canada’s Cuts to Critical Development Assistance Weaken Us All, Undermine Security
OTTAWA, November 4, 2025— A coalition of over 100 NGOs, led by Cooperation Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH), express their concern over the government’s de...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"We are facing increased global instability. Authoritarian regimes have gained momentum, human rights are increasingly under threat, climate impacts are deepening global inequities, and humanitarian needs are at an all-time high." cooperation.ca/canadas-cuts... @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
This is a huge step forward. Reputational risks are very important considerations for financial institutions. Allowing algorithms and sensors to decide on the use of force against humans has to be one of the greatest risks there is. Investors beware. Time to negotiate a ban on #AutonomousWeapons.
📈 20 Investors with a combined AUM/AUA of over $157 billion USD have signed our investor Statement on #AutonomousWeapons since it launched two months ago.
Investors must take a stand against digital dehumanisation and call for int'l law to #StopKillerRobots
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Investors must take a stand against digital dehumanisation and call for int'l law to #StopKillerRobots
www.stopkillerrobots.org/investor-sta...
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This is a huge step forward. Reputational risks are very important considerations for financial institutions. Allowing algorithms and sensors to decide on the use of force against humans has to be one of the greatest risks there is. Investors beware. Time to negotiate a ban on #AutonomousWeapons.
#Canada’s soft power, exercised through our aid and diplomacy, is a key source of Canada’s global strength and influence. Responsive and effective development assistance elevates #Canada’s international credibility....." opencanada.org/when-buildin...
When Building Canada Strong, Don’t Forget About Soft Power - Open Canada
In an increasingly complex world, Canada’s aid program is not a ‘nice to have’ – it’s a ‘need to have.’
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November 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#Canada’s soft power, exercised through our aid and diplomacy, is a key source of Canada’s global strength and influence. Responsive and effective development assistance elevates #Canada’s international credibility....." opencanada.org/when-buildin...
Every year on the day of the budget vote the Mayor and all #OttCity Councillors should be required to take transit to work. Then we would see some serious budget changes.
Imagine if #OttCity mayor used transit all the time; even to get to rural and suburban photo op’s. I can think of a handful of councillors who take part in transit challenge or use it regularly; this should be the norm (along w/active transportation).
New Post: Katie Wilson is Seattle’s Next Mayor seattletransitblog.com/2025/11/13/k...
November 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Every year on the day of the budget vote the Mayor and all #OttCity Councillors should be required to take transit to work. Then we would see some serious budget changes.
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One pilot in Canada took to the skies for a #RemembranceDay tribute. Dimitri Neonakis has a history of special sky art in Canada, most recently a flight path supporting the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. See www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf... for playback of this flight and others.
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
One pilot in Canada took to the skies for a #RemembranceDay tribute. Dimitri Neonakis has a history of special sky art in Canada, most recently a flight path supporting the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. See www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf... for playback of this flight and others.
"Strengthening Canada’s position at home and providing leadership abroad, however, are not in opposition. The two can go hand in hand." www.mcleodgroup.ca/2025/11/the-... @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social
The world needs less Canada? - The McLeod Group
McLeod Group blog by Stephen Brown, November 10, 2025 Does the world need less Canada? One might think so, reading last week’s federal budget. The cuts to foreign aid and how they are justified sugges...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Strengthening Canada’s position at home and providing leadership abroad, however, are not in opposition. The two can go hand in hand." www.mcleodgroup.ca/2025/11/the-... @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social
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Ottawa just voted 15–10 for Lansdowne 2.0, a “revitalization” that saddles taxpayers with decades of debt so OSEG can call it partnership.
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Ottawa just voted 15–10 for Lansdowne 2.0, a “revitalization” that saddles taxpayers with decades of debt so OSEG can call it partnership.
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
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“Ottawa has an opportunity to lead, not follow. The team is thriving. The fan base is real. The moment is now.”
Absolutely: the city can lead or cave to the profit driven plan (profit that may never appear) to spend more and get less. It’s on council to set the path and our future.
Absolutely: the city can lead or cave to the profit driven plan (profit that may never appear) to spend more and get less. It’s on council to set the path and our future.
Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t give Ottawa what it needs. The plan is built around the limits of a public-private deal that leaves the city with hundreds of millions in new debt for a project that won’t serve residents well.
As women's hockey climbs to new heights, the City of Ottawa says think smaller | Opinion
PWHL executives Jayna Hefford and Amy Scheer write that it's not too late to change the story on Lansdowne 2.0.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“Ottawa has an opportunity to lead, not follow. The team is thriving. The fan base is real. The moment is now.”
Absolutely: the city can lead or cave to the profit driven plan (profit that may never appear) to spend more and get less. It’s on council to set the path and our future.
Absolutely: the city can lead or cave to the profit driven plan (profit that may never appear) to spend more and get less. It’s on council to set the path and our future.
Reposted by Paul Hannon
Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t give Ottawa what it needs. The plan is built around the limits of a public-private deal that leaves the city with hundreds of millions in new debt for a project that won’t serve residents well.
As women's hockey climbs to new heights, the City of Ottawa says think smaller | Opinion
PWHL executives Jayna Hefford and Amy Scheer write that it's not too late to change the story on Lansdowne 2.0.
ottawacitizen.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t give Ottawa what it needs. The plan is built around the limits of a public-private deal that leaves the city with hundreds of millions in new debt for a project that won’t serve residents well.
Practice makes perfect.
November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Practice makes perfect.
Somebody should tell Hegseth and Trump that dominant faith in Venezuela is Christianity.
When top aides reflexively back violent threats from an impulsive president, they aren’t protecting the country; they’re accelerating the worst outcomes.
November 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Somebody should tell Hegseth and Trump that dominant faith in Venezuela is Christianity.
“When soldiers become spectators and machines become executioners, we lose more than control — we lose conscience and moral judgment.” @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social stopkillerrobots.medium.com/from-trigger...
From Trigger-Pullers to Spectators: The Psychological Toll of Killer Robots on Soldiers
by Ayesha Haider
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October 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“When soldiers become spectators and machines become executioners, we lose more than control — we lose conscience and moral judgment.” @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social stopkillerrobots.medium.com/from-trigger...
"You simply do not alienate half the population of Ottawa and, worse, do nothing to remediate the mistake. The decision concerning the PWHL is arrogant and wrong-headed."
Lansdowne: PWHL Issue A Major Blunder bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-pw...
Lansdowne: PWHL Issue A Major Blunder bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-pw...
Lansdowne: PWHL Issue A Major Blunder - THE BULLDOG
Implicitly, what the Lansdowne proponents are saying is that women's sports are not as important as men's junior hockey for which the arena is designed. That
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October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"You simply do not alienate half the population of Ottawa and, worse, do nothing to remediate the mistake. The decision concerning the PWHL is arrogant and wrong-headed."
Lansdowne: PWHL Issue A Major Blunder bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-pw...
Lansdowne: PWHL Issue A Major Blunder bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-pw...
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The Cluster Munition Coalition statement to the First Committee during the UN General Assembly 80th session, delivered by @erinlynnhunt.bsky.social from @minesactioncan.bsky.social.
The full statement text is available here bit.ly/3LxMvI8
hashtag#BanClusterBombs
The full statement text is available here bit.ly/3LxMvI8
hashtag#BanClusterBombs
UN General Assembly 80th session: Statements to the First Committee - ICBLCMC
International Campaign to Ban Landmines - Cluster Munition Coalition - Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor
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October 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The Cluster Munition Coalition statement to the First Committee during the UN General Assembly 80th session, delivered by @erinlynnhunt.bsky.social from @minesactioncan.bsky.social.
The full statement text is available here bit.ly/3LxMvI8
hashtag#BanClusterBombs
The full statement text is available here bit.ly/3LxMvI8
hashtag#BanClusterBombs
A quick summary of what we are going to lose with Lansdowne 2.0
Let's Not Pay More for Less
Neil Saravanamuttoo (@neilsara)
Let’s not pay More for Less
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October 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A quick summary of what we are going to lose with Lansdowne 2.0
Lansdowne 2.0 will fail for the same reasons Lansdowne 1.0, Frank Clair Stadium & the Civic Centre failed. The venues are in a residential area bordered by a World Heritage Cite with access only by 3 streets. All 3 cannot be expanded to accommodate the traffic necessary to make the venues viable.
Lansdowne 2.0 is a key city-building project with major benefits for our community.
To learn more, visit the Lansdowne 2.0 Engage Ottawa page: https://bit.ly/3lwWtgC
To learn more, visit the Lansdowne 2.0 Engage Ottawa page: https://bit.ly/3lwWtgC
October 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 will fail for the same reasons Lansdowne 1.0, Frank Clair Stadium & the Civic Centre failed. The venues are in a residential area bordered by a World Heritage Cite with access only by 3 streets. All 3 cannot be expanded to accommodate the traffic necessary to make the venues viable.
"Let’s defer the Lansdowne 2.0 decision and re-start with what is in the best interests of the public." #Ottawa
"Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne."
"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
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"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
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Do The Right Thing At Lansdowne: BENN - THE BULLDOG
Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne.
bulldogottawa.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"Let’s defer the Lansdowne 2.0 decision and re-start with what is in the best interests of the public." #Ottawa
If your newsfeed needs a cleanse today this will help. Or just if you want a fun video to watch.
Check out this sweet video
from Melanie Doane featuring me performing "Sunny"
with the talented students from the Doane School Of Music! RS
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from Melanie Doane featuring me performing "Sunny"
with the talented students from the Doane School Of Music! RS
youtu.be/ljPz0Z7M7BU
"Sunny" featuring Ron Sexsmith with Melanie Doane and the students of Doane Music School
YouTube video by Doane Music School
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October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
If your newsfeed needs a cleanse today this will help. Or just if you want a fun video to watch.