Brian Platt
@brianplatt.bsky.social
Canadian government reporter, Bloomberg News
The federal budget contains this comically vague paragraph that, as far as I can tell, effectively promises the oil and gas emissions cap will be scrapped
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The federal budget contains this comically vague paragraph that, as far as I can tell, effectively promises the oil and gas emissions cap will be scrapped
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Canada's deficit is pegged at C$78.3 billion for the fiscal year that ends in March, representing 2.5% of gross domestic product.
That’s roughly in line with the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists
via @brianplatt.bsky.social @erikhertzberg.bsky.social in Ottawa
That’s roughly in line with the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists
via @brianplatt.bsky.social @erikhertzberg.bsky.social in Ottawa
Canada Plans to Add $119 Billion to Deficits as Growth Stalls
Canada is set to rack up larger deficits under Mark Carney, who used his first budget as prime minister to inject tens of billions of dollars into defense, housing and major projects intended to help ...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Canada's deficit is pegged at C$78.3 billion for the fiscal year that ends in March, representing 2.5% of gross domestic product.
That’s roughly in line with the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists
via @brianplatt.bsky.social @erikhertzberg.bsky.social in Ottawa
That’s roughly in line with the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists
via @brianplatt.bsky.social @erikhertzberg.bsky.social in Ottawa
(Bloomberg) -- Canada is set to rack up larger deficits under Mark Carney, who used his first budget as prime minister to inject tens of billions of dollars into defense, housing and major projects intended to help the country increase exports to overseas markets.
Deficit this year: $78.3 billion
Deficit this year: $78.3 billion
Canada Plans to Add $119 Billion to Deficits as Growth Stalls
Canada is set to rack up larger deficits under Mark Carney, who used his first budget as prime minister to inject tens of billions of dollars into defense, housing and major projects intended to help ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
(Bloomberg) -- Canada is set to rack up larger deficits under Mark Carney, who used his first budget as prime minister to inject tens of billions of dollars into defense, housing and major projects intended to help the country increase exports to overseas markets.
Deficit this year: $78.3 billion
Deficit this year: $78.3 billion
That was an amazing Jays season. A roster filled with guys who could not be easier to root for. They deserved better. Let’s get it next year
November 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
That was an amazing Jays season. A roster filled with guys who could not be easier to root for. They deserved better. Let’s get it next year
This is just an unbelievable World Series. Everything that can happen has happened
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
This is just an unbelievable World Series. Everything that can happen has happened
Mark Carney confirmed he apologized to Trump for the Ontario TV ad. "It's not something I would've done...So I apologized to him. I'm the one who is responsible, in my role as prime minister, for the relationship with the president of the United States."
November 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Mark Carney confirmed he apologized to Trump for the Ontario TV ad. "It's not something I would've done...So I apologized to him. I'm the one who is responsible, in my role as prime minister, for the relationship with the president of the United States."
Mark Carney after his meeting with Chinese President Xi: "This meeting today is long overdue...We now have a turning point in the relationship, a turning point that creates opportunities for Cdn families, for Cdn businesses and Cdn workers, and also creates a path to address current issues."
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Mark Carney after his meeting with Chinese President Xi: "This meeting today is long overdue...We now have a turning point in the relationship, a turning point that creates opportunities for Cdn families, for Cdn businesses and Cdn workers, and also creates a path to address current issues."
(Bloomberg) -- US President Donald Trump said he had an “amazing meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping and would reduce fentanyl tariffs from 20% to 10% effective immediately.
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
(Bloomberg) -- US President Donald Trump said he had an “amazing meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping and would reduce fentanyl tariffs from 20% to 10% effective immediately.
In other news: Carney confirmed he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week at the APEC summit in Korea. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Canada’s Carney Says He Will Meet With China’s Xi in Korea
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this week when both leaders are at a summit in South Korea, aiming to firm-up relations with the worl...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
In other news: Carney confirmed he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week at the APEC summit in Korea. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump today, when asked about meeting Carney at APEC: “I don’t want to meet with him. No, I’m not going to be meeting with them for a while. I’m very happy with the deal we have right now with Canada. We’re going to let it ride.”
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Trump Says He Won’t Resume Canada Trade Talks ‘For a While’
US President Donald Trump said he didn’t anticipate meeting with Canada “for a while” as he continued to stew over a TV advertisement by the province of Ontario that criticized his tariff regime.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Trump today, when asked about meeting Carney at APEC: “I don’t want to meet with him. No, I’m not going to be meeting with them for a while. I’m very happy with the deal we have right now with Canada. We’re going to let it ride.”
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Mark Carney, speaking before the start of a lengthy trip to Asia, said Canada can’t control US trade policy but is ready to negotiate any time. Said for now, he is focused on seeking new partnerships overseas and preparing the federal budget.
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Mark Carney, speaking before the start of a lengthy trip to Asia, said Canada can’t control US trade policy but is ready to negotiate any time. Said for now, he is focused on seeking new partnerships overseas and preparing the federal budget.
A delayed reaction from vacation in Europe, where I turned my phone off and watched the game this morning: WOW!!
October 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A delayed reaction from vacation in Europe, where I turned my phone off and watched the game this morning: WOW!!
Unfortunate inning, but the Jays could also try scoring some runs on this middling starter on short rest
October 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Unfortunate inning, but the Jays could also try scoring some runs on this middling starter on short rest
They win the series with a classic 2025 Jays game:
- No homers but hardly any strikeouts
- The stars play well, depth guys come up huge
- Bullpen shaky at times but gets it done
- Solid defence, offence capitalizes on a brutal error
Yes!!
- No homers but hardly any strikeouts
- The stars play well, depth guys come up huge
- Bullpen shaky at times but gets it done
- Solid defence, offence capitalizes on a brutal error
Yes!!
October 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
They win the series with a classic 2025 Jays game:
- No homers but hardly any strikeouts
- The stars play well, depth guys come up huge
- Bullpen shaky at times but gets it done
- Solid defence, offence capitalizes on a brutal error
Yes!!
- No homers but hardly any strikeouts
- The stars play well, depth guys come up huge
- Bullpen shaky at times but gets it done
- Solid defence, offence capitalizes on a brutal error
Yes!!
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said he expects the US and Canada can eventually reach a trade deal, but he remained vague about how and when an agreement might be achieved.
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Trump Says US and Canada Working on Formula for Tariff Deal
President Donald Trump said he expects the US and Canada can eventually reach a trade deal, but he remained vague about how and when an agreement might be achieved.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said he expects the US and Canada can eventually reach a trade deal, but he remained vague about how and when an agreement might be achieved.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to change when Canada releases major fiscal documents, moving the country’s federal budget to the fall on an ongoing basis.
October 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to change when Canada releases major fiscal documents, moving the country’s federal budget to the fall on an ongoing basis.
Just announced: Mark Carney will meet with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday for a "working visit." It's their third in-person meeting, after they met in June at G7 summit and in May at White House.
October 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Just announced: Mark Carney will meet with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday for a "working visit." It's their third in-person meeting, after they met in June at G7 summit and in May at White House.
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Alberta announces it will spearhead an effort to build a new oil pipeline to the Pacific coast by applying to Prime Minister Mark Carney's new Major Projects Office
Alberta Backs New Pipeline to Boost Canada’s Oil Exports to Asia
Alberta will spearhead an effort to build a new oil pipeline to the Pacific coast, a project that would allow Canada to more than double its shipments of crude to Asian markets.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Alberta announces it will spearhead an effort to build a new oil pipeline to the Pacific coast by applying to Prime Minister Mark Carney's new Major Projects Office
I’m ready for October baseball
a baseball game is being played in front of a mlb network sign
ALT: a baseball game is being played in front of a mlb network sign
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September 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I’m ready for October baseball
That’ll do, Kirky
September 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
That’ll do, Kirky
Canada’s population growth has stalled for two quarters now, after massive increases in the post-Covid years
September 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Canada’s population growth has stalled for two quarters now, after massive increases in the post-Covid years
Health Canada statement issued last night: "Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment of pain or fever in pregnancy when used as directed. It should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed. Untreated fever and pain in pregnant women can pose risks to the unborn child."
Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy - Canada.ca
Health Canada currently maintains that there is no conclusive evidence that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Acetaminophen is commo...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Health Canada statement issued last night: "Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment of pain or fever in pregnancy when used as directed. It should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed. Untreated fever and pain in pregnant women can pose risks to the unborn child."
Mark Carney is flying to Mexico City today to meet with Claudia Sheinbaum, as the two leaders aim to bolster their relationship ahead of the USMCA review www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Carney and Sheinbaum Meet Without Trump Before Trade Deal Review
The leaders of Canada and Mexico will meet Thursday with the aim of bolstering their economic and security ties ahead of a contentious review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement next year.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Mark Carney is flying to Mexico City today to meet with Claudia Sheinbaum, as the two leaders aim to bolster their relationship ahead of the USMCA review www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
As expected, the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates by 25 basis points. The benchmark rate is down to 2.5% now.
September 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
As expected, the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates by 25 basis points. The benchmark rate is down to 2.5% now.