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icedsnowberry.bsky.social
Pass legislation requiring majority Canadian ownership and control of print, digital and other non-audio-visual news media, to protect Canadian sovereignty, ensure journalism integrity, and guarantee that our media reflects Canadian priorities and values.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Whereas: • Postmedia, one of Canada's largest media companies, is controlled by Chatham Asset Management, an American hedge fund, placing a key part of Canada’s news media under foreign influence; • Foreign ownership introduces perspectives shaped by American political and cultural priorities, which often do not reflect Canadian values or concerns; • Independent Canadian journalism is essential to democracy, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and representation of Canadian voices; • Foreign control risks skewing news coverage, undermining media integrity, and eroding public trust; and • Other countries, such as Australia and France, have established policies to safeguard domestic control of media, providing workable models for Canada.
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
tech15.bsky.social
File this under various readings I'm finding based on the discussion around a new pipeline from AB to northern BC, and the ancillary considerations, such as shipping routes, and safety. I found this to be a dispassionate look at some of the factors. #bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli
Fact check: Elizabeth May’s tanker ban claims don’t add up
thehub.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
tech15.bsky.social
Surprisingly balanced piece on this topic. #abpoli #cdnpoli #bcpoli
Explainer: Canada's moratorium on North Coast oil tankers was aimed at Alaska
Canada has had a moratorium on oil tankers close to the North Coast for 53 years, long before a pipeline from Alberta was a dream
vancouversun.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
tech15.bsky.social
Important perspective given the Alberta/Canada MOU signed today. #abpoli #cdnpoli
The world is splitting between petro and electro states, and Canada risks being left in the dust
The most important takeaway from this year’s UN climate summit isn’t in the agreement — it’s that the world is splitting into fossil fuel and clean energy states, leaving Canada at a fork in the road ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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phillipmeintzer.bsky.social
"Landowners’ frustration with industry is reaching a boiling point... Unless these issues are addressed, there can be no consideration of increased production, no new pipelines, or carbon capture and storage. It makes no sense."
therockies.life/albertans-wa... #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli
Albertans Want Polluters To Pay, But Government Trying to Pass Bill to Public
The Alberta Energy Regulator “has black marks all over it for being one sided to development companies like oil and gas and coal,” says Bill Trafford.
therockies.life
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
tech15.bsky.social
The hot take here is that a new pipeline won't ever be built. Just too much economic uncertainty in the O&G sector, indigenous opposition, and BC opposition. Would love to see equal enthusiasm for renewable energy sources - China is far outpacing everyone in that arena. #cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg
Carney, Smith sign energy agreement between Ottawa and Alberta
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sign a memorandum of understanding that includes a path to an oil pipeline through B.C.
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
tech15.bsky.social
This doesn't get talked about enough. Great writeup. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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shaner38.bsky.social
Somebody really needs to tell me how a new pipeline will fix.... This.

We are setting annual records for oil extraction and exports year after year, and Alberta is still running a budget deficit.

When an addict keeps ODing, the next hit is likely to kill them. When do we learn?

#ABPoli #ABleg
Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com Alberta's 2025/26 fiscal year started April 1 and its next fiscal update is due later this week I don't have a crystal ball but if 1 had to guess the tone in a single emoji, I'd go with :puke: Alberta's 2025/26 budget assumption vs. actual oil prices The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil has averaged about $63 per barrel so far this fiscal year. Alberta had budgeted for $68 Over the course of a full year, it's estimated that every $1 below the budget assumption translates into $750 million less revenue for the province.
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
tech15.bsky.social
Just read this thread of a conversation in question period between the NDP's Nenshi and the UCP premier Smith. UCP is corrupt, completely. Also - morally bankrupt. Also - MAGA aligned. Vote them out! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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semafor.com
Africa-EU summit seeks to reinvigorate ties
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Africa-EU summit seeks to reinvigorate ties
About 70 African and European leaders met in Angola, where they committed to stronger trade ties and alignment on strategic minerals.
www.semafor.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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gingerevil.bsky.social
We need to stop Premier Smith’s plan for Two-Tier Healthcare. There is a better option. A Canadian option that works. Let's defend and promote Universal Public Healthcare. notwotier.ca
URGENT – Stop Premier Danielle Smith’s Plan to End Universal Healthcare
Alberta Premier Smith has used the Notwithstanding Clause to pass laws that erase rights and silence the courts.
notwotier.ca
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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bcreality.bsky.social
Albertans are pissed, it's like they're finding out voting CONservative has CONsequences. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
5 more UCP legislature members facing recall, bringing total to 14 | CBC News
Elections Alberta says it has approved recall petitions against five more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus, bringing the total to 14.
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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canadianborder.bsky.social
Yeah, no shit
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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hab3261.bsky.social
Wow United Corruption Party, it never ends So on top of it Mr. Ellis a former Calgary Police Office can't even answer a question about why he previously lied. I just wonder if this is all the tip of a HUGE iceberg. What else are they covering up. #ABpoli #ABleg
corruption
November 25, 2025 at 3:24 AM
tech15.bsky.social
This is a major miss Canada. Hey @mark-carney.bsky.social, let's see if we can get this fixed. It seems like this is the very thing the Major Projects Office should be on top of. #cdnpoli
Why Canadian potash giant Nutrien picked a US port
Nutrien chooses Longview, Washington, for a $1B potash terminal, sidelining Canadian ports and testing Ottawa’s critical minerals ambitions.
thedeepdive.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
“At first glance, these revelations appear to confirm what researchers & close observers have long known: that foreign actors (bots or humans) are posing as Americans & piping political-engagement bait, mis- & disinformation, & spam into people’s timeline.”

A “worthless, poisoned hall of mirrors.”
Elon Musk’s Worthless, Poisoned Hall of Mirrors
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
tech15.bsky.social
As ususal, PP and the CONs offer nothing, no fresh ideas, no alternative plan that makes any sense whatsoever. The 2006 softwood lumber deal wasn't renewed for a reason, you ninny. The USA didn't want it anymore - so that ship has sailed. See link below to analysis of the deal. #cdnpoli
If I was PM, we'd have a tariff-free softwood lumber deal with Trump: Poilievre
Conservative leader says Ottawa's plan to offer loans could send some struggling outfits over the financial cliff
tj.news
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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stephenlautens.bsky.social
And by the way, the last time Canada spent less than 1% of GDP on the military was under Harper. Under Trudeau it was again approaching 2%. #cdnpoli
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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aradwanski.bsky.social
I could not agree more strongly with this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Senators call on prime minister to ban advertising for sports betting | CBC News
Two senators are calling on the federal government to ban advertising for sports betting in Canada. A letter to the prime minister from Charlottetown Sen. Percy Downe and Waterloo Sen. Marty Deacon as...
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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laurentouchant.bsky.social
"Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to a legal filing containing newly unredacted information."

Social media are a threat to our health. They know it #cdnpoli

Time for class-action lawsuits, folks.
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
tech15.bsky.social
I'm in disbelief that there is such a large percentage still willing to back the CPC. Have you seen/heard their leader? Complete useless tool of a person - supremely unqualified. #cdnpoli
canadianpolling.bsky.social Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 4d
Federal Polling Average:

LPC: 41.8%
CPC: 37.9%
NDP: 8.8%
BQ: 6.8%
GPC: 2.7%
PPC: 1.3%

canadianpolling.ca/Canada-2025
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
tech15.bsky.social
A warning for Canada as well. #cdnpoli

"The U.S. is currently trending toward a government of the billionaires, by the billionaires and for the billionaires."
One stat reveals how much of Trump's 'populist' agenda is funded by billionaires
A new report shows an astonishing trend in the way the ultra-wealthy are intervening in American politics.
www.ms.now
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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darren32359.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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thegentyyc.bsky.social
Canada's had some far right foreign pretenders exposed, including a prime driver of bozo #AlbertaSeparatism other than #DanielleSmith herself; the #AlbertaProsperityProject. Every person associated with this group needs investigating including a full forensic accounting work up #abpoli #cdnpoli
November 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
tech15.bsky.social
Another terrific article comparing the F-35 to the Gripen. #cdnpoli
Gripen E vs F-35? The Wrong Question to Ask
Mikael Grev is a former Gripen pilot and co-founder and CEO of Avioniq. In this column for Nordic Defence Sector, he compares the Gripen E and the F-35, arguing for a more nuanced view of fighter capa...
nordicdefencesector.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM