Jim Patterson 🇨🇦
@sheamuspatt.bsky.social
Old folkie from Ontario.
Mostly politics (lefty), heterodox economics, genealogy
Mostly politics (lefty), heterodox economics, genealogy
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“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
U.S.-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of Canada Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
Canada’s biggest oil sands producers are sending a large share of their profits out of the country to their shareholders in the United States, the CEO of the Trottier Family Foundation warns in an opi...
www.theenergymix.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
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“I don’t get involved in these decisions,” the premier said. “I don’t believe in micromanaging. I like making big decisions… That’s why I have ministers, so I don’t micromanage. I hold everyone accountable, I can tell you that.”
Ford went on to say all the new speed bumps in Toronto must be blue.
Ford went on to say all the new speed bumps in Toronto must be blue.
Company owned by dentist whose practice boasts it treats ‘the Ford family’ got $2M government grant
An Etobicoke dentist whose company received millions of dollars in a provincial government grant also has a dental practice that is claiming on its website that it treats 'the Ford family.'
www.ctvnews.ca
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“I don’t get involved in these decisions,” the premier said. “I don’t believe in micromanaging. I like making big decisions… That’s why I have ministers, so I don’t micromanage. I hold everyone accountable, I can tell you that.”
Ford went on to say all the new speed bumps in Toronto must be blue.
Ford went on to say all the new speed bumps in Toronto must be blue.
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The Pathways Alliance project would inevitably be a massive boondoggle if it ever gets built. It’s only purpose is to greenwash the oil industry and deceive Canadians into thinking we can be a clean petrostate.
Carney's latest pipedream explained
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to see the Pathways Alliance project built in exchange for a new oil pipeline to the BC coast — a risky bet on the country’s economic future.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Pathways Alliance project would inevitably be a massive boondoggle if it ever gets built. It’s only purpose is to greenwash the oil industry and deceive Canadians into thinking we can be a clean petrostate.
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Notice who voted against this resolution and who abstained #Disgusting
UN resolution against torture, it passed, all those countries in green below voted in favour of the resolution to prevent acts of torture, cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment
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UN resolution against torture, it passed, all those countries in green below voted in favour of the resolution to prevent acts of torture, cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment
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November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Notice who voted against this resolution and who abstained #Disgusting
UN resolution against torture, it passed, all those countries in green below voted in favour of the resolution to prevent acts of torture, cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment
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UN resolution against torture, it passed, all those countries in green below voted in favour of the resolution to prevent acts of torture, cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment
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Buahhahaha, the Ontario mob doesn’t even hide it anymore. Where is the RCMP again? On the payroll?
"A company that received millions of Ontario taxpayer dollars from the Skills Development Fund is run by a dentist whose clinic’s clientele has included members of Doug Ford’s family."
#FordIsRottenToTheCore #FordIsCorrupt #onpoli #cdnpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
#FordIsRottenToTheCore #FordIsCorrupt #onpoli #cdnpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
Company given $2M from Skills Development Fund run by Ford family dentist: sources
The company’s CEO also worked closely with the wife of the minister in charge of the grant program at the time
www.thetrillium.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Buahhahaha, the Ontario mob doesn’t even hide it anymore. Where is the RCMP again? On the payroll?
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This is a very concerning story. Cold Lake First Nation is living in 3rd world conditions. They have been completely frozen out by Mark Carney/Danielle Smith's plan to drive a 400 km pipeline carbon capture facility on their land.
This won't end well Mark.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
This won't end well Mark.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
Carney-Smith deal will bring carbon capture to Cold Lake. They don't want it
Alberta First Nations are being shut out of a sprawling carbon capture and storage project on their traditional territories that is a key part of Thursday's Alberta-Ottawa pipeline deal, chiefs say.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This is a very concerning story. Cold Lake First Nation is living in 3rd world conditions. They have been completely frozen out by Mark Carney/Danielle Smith's plan to drive a 400 km pipeline carbon capture facility on their land.
This won't end well Mark.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
This won't end well Mark.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
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I agree with Charlie's assessment, there are others that say that PM Carney is giving her the tools to end herself, not sure I believe that but his country does not need another pipeline
There is no political, economic or environmental case for even pretending to consider Northern Gateway pipeline.
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Pipeline to Nowhere
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s success in his first year has been to successfully convey an image of being the “smartest guy in the room.”
substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I agree with Charlie's assessment, there are others that say that PM Carney is giving her the tools to end herself, not sure I believe that but his country does not need another pipeline
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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A guest editorial/report you're going to want to read from my longtime buddy and one of the world's best investigative reporters, Greg Palast...
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Larry Summers, Epstein and the “End Game” Memo
A guest editorial/report you're going to want to read from my longtime buddy and one of the world's best investigative reporters, Greg Palast...
hartmannreport.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 AM
A guest editorial/report you're going to want to read from my longtime buddy and one of the world's best investigative reporters, Greg Palast...
hartmannreport.com/p/larry-summ...
hartmannreport.com/p/larry-summ...
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Gerrymandering simplified for your MAGA family members this holiday season.
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Gerrymandering simplified for your MAGA family members this holiday season.
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I had the honor of joining one of my favorite actors, Stellan Skarsgard, to explore what role art plays in a democracy, the state of global politics, and how we can avoid the "doom loop."
https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/11/25/film-stellan-skarsgard-robert-reich-sentimental-value-artists/
https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/11/25/film-stellan-skarsgard-robert-reich-sentimental-value-artists/
Stellan Skarsgård and Robert Reich Tell Us How to Escape the Political Doom Loop
The Swedish actor has a grim perspective on the world. We called Robert Reich—the academic and former politico—to give h
www.culturedmag.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I had the honor of joining one of my favorite actors, Stellan Skarsgard, to explore what role art plays in a democracy, the state of global politics, and how we can avoid the "doom loop."
https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/11/25/film-stellan-skarsgard-robert-reich-sentimental-value-artists/
https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/11/25/film-stellan-skarsgard-robert-reich-sentimental-value-artists/
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The prospects for investment in new Canadian LNG and heavy oil export infrastructure are far from promising, both economically and environmentally, write @profkharrison.bsky.social & @simondonner.bsky.social. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/o...
Canada’s proposed oil and gas expansion is a risky bet – for the planet and our economy
Updated pledges before this year’s COP30 meeting in Brazil fell well short of what’s needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The prospects for investment in new Canadian LNG and heavy oil export infrastructure are far from promising, both economically and environmentally, write @profkharrison.bsky.social & @simondonner.bsky.social. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/o...
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Seven months into Mark Carney’s tenure as prime minister, Canada’s “elbows up” promise has turned into a string of climbdowns and humiliations. The Walrus contributing writer @davidmoscrop.com asks: How long can we pretend this strategy is working? thewalrus.ca/carney-promised-...
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Seven months into Mark Carney’s tenure as prime minister, Canada’s “elbows up” promise has turned into a string of climbdowns and humiliations. The Walrus contributing writer @davidmoscrop.com asks: How long can we pretend this strategy is working? thewalrus.ca/carney-promised-...
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“this is the most climate negative budget we’ve seen in a decade.” This writer agrees with @policyalternatives.ca #Budget2025
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
Opinion: A bad budget for climate and nature
To say I’m disappointed with the new federal budget would be the understatement of the year. Truth is, I’m frustrated and angry, not just because of what’s in the budget but by what has been cut and w...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“this is the most climate negative budget we’ve seen in a decade.” This writer agrees with @policyalternatives.ca #Budget2025
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
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NDP leader, @maritstilesndp.bsky.social calls a spade a spade. Gets kicked out of Legislature. I think she is correct. #IStandWithMarit www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario NDP leader kicked out of question period after calling Ford government 'corrupt' | CBC News
NDP Leader Marit Stiles made the comment as the opposition continued to hammer Labour Minister David Piccini over the
scandal-plagued Skills Development Fund. Piccini has maintained he has done nothin...
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
NDP leader, @maritstilesndp.bsky.social calls a spade a spade. Gets kicked out of Legislature. I think she is correct. #IStandWithMarit www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Hey look, some doug ford and church funding fuckery. Now he’s giving taxpayer money to churches. Call/email your MPP!!!! www.thetrillium.ca/news/politic...
Church where PC cabinet minister was married got $2.8M from Skills Development Fund, ministry
Gurdwara that posted Ford endorsement also received SDF grant
www.thetrillium.ca
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Minister of Labour David Piccini handpicked a company – Keel Digital Solutions – to receive funding despite scoring just 59/100. Then came the Paris wedding, the rink-side Leafs seats, and now an OPP investigation.
With all this on the table, how has Doug Ford not fired him?
With all this on the table, how has Doug Ford not fired him?
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Minister of Labour David Piccini handpicked a company – Keel Digital Solutions – to receive funding despite scoring just 59/100. Then came the Paris wedding, the rink-side Leafs seats, and now an OPP investigation.
With all this on the table, how has Doug Ford not fired him?
With all this on the table, how has Doug Ford not fired him?
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For those who've followed the story of Wet'suwet'en land defenders—criminalized for peacefully fighting the CGL pipeline through their lands—read this statement on the final judgement in their case. The power and wisdom of this struggle are incredibly moving.
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
Sentencing Decision — Gidimt'en Yintah Access
“No matter what they said, no matter what they did, they couldn’t touch us because we’re standing on what our ancestors fought and died for.” -Sleydo’ “Since the beginning I feel like we’ve always...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
For those who've followed the story of Wet'suwet'en land defenders—criminalized for peacefully fighting the CGL pipeline through their lands—read this statement on the final judgement in their case. The power and wisdom of this struggle are incredibly moving.
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
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Join Francesca Albanese, Greta Thunberg, Chris Hedges and myself in Genova, Italy, on Friday 28th November. We shall be there to participate in the Nationwide Strike Against Israel's Genocide. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUrj...
JOIN US in Italy to Support the Nationwide Strike Against Israel!
YouTube video by The Chris Hedges YouTube Channel
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November 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Join Francesca Albanese, Greta Thunberg, Chris Hedges and myself in Genova, Italy, on Friday 28th November. We shall be there to participate in the Nationwide Strike Against Israel's Genocide. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUrj...
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Agree - The USA has vilified H-1B visa holders unless they serve some low-income need of the oligarchs.. and even then. These are intelligent people who will decide for themselves where they want to be. 'Lure away' is an inaccurate term. They're being given an option.
November 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Agree - The USA has vilified H-1B visa holders unless they serve some low-income need of the oligarchs.. and even then. These are intelligent people who will decide for themselves where they want to be. 'Lure away' is an inaccurate term. They're being given an option.
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Canadians keep electing people who promise climate action. We keep getting fossil fuel subsidies. This is corruption plain and simple. Where is the accountability? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Carney’s ‘nation-building’ programme misses mark to be truly transformative for Canada
The $C56bn plan focused on investing in a resource economy falls short of changing Canadians’ day-to-day lives
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Canadians keep electing people who promise climate action. We keep getting fossil fuel subsidies. This is corruption plain and simple. Where is the accountability? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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If CBSA refuses to explain why it thought a *95 YEAR OLD* retired Princeton law professor and UN special rapporteur might be a threat to national security, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree should
Prominent legal scholar detained at Canadian border while on his way to a conference on Palestine | CBC News
A well-known academic and former UN special rapporteur says he was detained by customs agents in Toronto while on his way to speak at a conference on human rights violations against Palestinians.
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
If CBSA refuses to explain why it thought a *95 YEAR OLD* retired Princeton law professor and UN special rapporteur might be a threat to national security, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree should
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I doubt that my suburban Council colleagues did as I did, which was to survey my residents and ask if their position on Lansdowne. Because my colleagues who supported it would then have to acknowledge how they went against the vast majority of their residents’ wishes.
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I doubt that my suburban Council colleagues did as I did, which was to survey my residents and ask if their position on Lansdowne. Because my colleagues who supported it would then have to acknowledge how they went against the vast majority of their residents’ wishes.
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Reconstruction equals destruction equals money in Ford’s pocket.
Nearly 80 yrs after their creation, the Doug Ford govt is reducing the unique environmental agencies from 36 to 7, in a move staff say may ‘slow approvals, create confusion’ over development & flood protections.
#FordFailedEnvironment #FordFailedON #onpoli #cdnpoli
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
#FordFailedEnvironment #FordFailedON #onpoli #cdnpoli
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
Inside Ontario’s plan to merge 36 conservation authorities to 7 | The Narwhal
Doug Ford’s government is seeking public feedback on its plan to overhaul Ontario’s conservation authorities, reducing local agencies from 36 to 7
thenarwhal.ca
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Reconstruction equals destruction equals money in Ford’s pocket.
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Did You Know?
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Stop the Cuts
Cuts won’t work
https://www.cupw.ca/facts
#SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour
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Stop the Cuts
Cuts won’t work
https://www.cupw.ca/facts
#SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Did You Know?
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Stop the Cuts
Cuts won’t work
https://www.cupw.ca/facts
#SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour
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Stop the Cuts
Cuts won’t work
https://www.cupw.ca/facts
#SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour