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Dee Gee
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The answer, as per Google's AI Overview? 'Yes, Google's Gemini can access and read your emails, as well as other Google Workspace data like Drive and Calendar, to provide answers and perform tasks, and this is often enabled by default.
Google's AI Overview: 'Does Gemini read my emails?'
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
dee-gee.bsky.social
@aliciataylor.bsky.social Was this for Saturday, October 25th or Saturday, November 1st?

The image doesn't show the date.

Are there any future dates for Lethbridge planned?
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
dee-gee.bsky.social
@govnb.bsky.social The Government of Nova Scotia follows the Government of New Brunswick via Bluesky.

As such, would it be possible for the Government to reciprocate by following the Government of New Brunswick?
5 accounts followed by the Government of Nova Scotia, with the list including the Government of New Brunswick.
October 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
dee-gee.bsky.social
As per where I live, the closest thing that Alberta has to a presence on Bluesky might be this account belonging to "Danielle Smith":
@daniellesmithab.bsky.social

Maybe X/Twitter works better than Bluesky for a premier hoping to sever ties between Alberta and the rest of Canada.
Elon Musk: "Canada is not a real country" Post made on Feb 24, 2025 [Screenshot taken from article written by Elizabeth Thompson, CBC News]
August 9, 2025 at 5:44 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
Whereas, now, they have a link for X/Twitter that links up to a selection of 4 Heritage-related X/Twitter accounts.
July 16, 2025 at 3:09 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
There was one linked-to X/Twitter account for the Department of Canadian Heritage -- back in January of this year.
Top of Canadian Heritage homepage
July 16, 2025 at 3:09 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
Plus, there's a whole laundry list of other reasons to have reservations about X/Twitter. The Nazi salutes would be one that stands out. Albeit the rigged algorithms would stand out too.

amp.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Twitter data appears to support claims new algorithm inflated reach of Elon Musk’s tweets, Australian researcher says Dr Timothy Graham says his analysis shows that after the algorithm change was reported to have occurred, impressions of billionaire owner’s tweets went up 737% Josh Taylor * Thursday, February 16, 2023 “It doesn’t bear out that kind of order of magnitude, but definitely something happened,” he said. “[On] the night when Elon Musk reportedly asked his engineers to do stuff … lo and behold, the next morning [there’s] this massive increase in his impressions, and then that’s sustained ever since.” The graphs show that in the hours when the algorithm change was reported to have occurred, Musk’s impressions went up 737%, and his daily impressions have close to tripled.
June 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
The Dept of Cdn Heritage has a whopping 13.2 K posts via X/Twitter. One might hope that a Heritage Bluesky acct could get up and running and get at least a couple of dozen posts.

Albeit, if someone at Heritage can get Porto to work, there could be a lot more than a couple dozen posts via Bsky.
Canadian Heritage @CdnHeritage Canadian Heritage (Government of Canada) Français: @Patrimoinecdn Terms of Use: https://ow.ly/owJR50V20vO Gatineau, Quebec canada.ca/en/canadian-he… Joined April 2009 924 Following 86K Followers
May 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Yikes! Point out to a former NDP MP to update his profile and he blocks me!

I guess with social media, one might wonder if I might have been facetious about enjoying his retirement. (I wasn't trying to be.)

But I got blocked! For something as seemingly innocuous as that. :(

#Cdnpoli #NDP
May 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
As per the Leaders' Debates Commission, their criterion (iii) states: '28 days before the date of the general election, the party has endorsed candidates in at least 90% of federal ridings.'
Leaders’ Debates Commission issues decision on the Green Party of Canada The Leaders’ Debates Commission has decided to rescind the invitation to the Green Party of Canada to participate in the two leaders’ debates for the 45th general election, for the reasons set out below. Background On January 14, 2025, the Commission published the participation criteria for the leaders’ debates for the 45th general election, along with a detailed rationale. In order to be invited by the Commission to participate in the leaders' debates, a leader of a registered political party must meet two of the following criteria: (i): on the date the general election is called, the party is represented in the House of Commons by a Member of Parliament who was elected as a member of that party. (ii): 28 days before the date of the general election, the party receives a level of national support of at least 4%, determined by voting intention, and as measured by leading national public opinion polling organizations, using the average of those organizations' most recently publicly-reported results. (iii): 28 days before the date of the general election, the party has endorsed candidates in at least 90% of federal ridings.
April 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
It might be worth noting, in passing, that the CBC has been set up to be 'producing, promoting and distributing' the English debate. As such, one might wonder whether a case of deliberately sloppy CBC reporting might be designed to stay in the LDC's good graces, at the Green Party's expense.
Leaders' Debates Commission · @debates_can · Oct 28, 2024 The next leaders' debates (1 in FR & 1 in EN) will be free for media organizations to broadcast. The English debate will be moderated by TVO's Steve Paikin, an experienced journalist & skilled moderator, with CBC producing, promoting, & distributing it. debates-debats.ca 45th General Election: Leaders’ Debates Commission names debates producer and moderators | Leaders'... 8:19 AM · Oct 28, 2024 · 2,140 Views
April 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
dee-gee.bsky.social
I also have a screenshot.
Background On January 14, 2025, the Commission published the participation criteria for the leaders’ debates for the 45th general election, along with a detailed rationale. In order to be invited by the Commission to participate in the leaders' debates, a leader of a registered political party must meet two of the following criteria: (i): on the date the general election is called, the party is represented in the House of Commons by a Member of Parliament who was elected as a member of that party. (ii): 28 days before the date of the general election, the party receives a level of national support of at least 4%, determined by voting intention, and as measured by leading national public opinion polling organizations, using the average of those organizations' most recently publicly-reported results. (iii): 28 days before the date of the general election, the party has endorsed candidates in at least 90% of federal ridings.
April 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
dee-gee.bsky.social
@jpedneault.bsky.social
@elizabethemay.bsky.social

A Leaders' Debates Comm X/Twitter post from October of last year notes: 'The next leaders' debates (1 in FR & 1 in EN) will be free for media organizations to broadcast. The English debate will be ... CBC producing, promoting, & distributing it.'
Leaders' Debates Commission · @debates_can · Oct 28, 2024 The next leaders' debates (1 in FR & 1 in EN) will be free for media organizations to broadcast. The English debate will be moderated by TVO's Steve Paikin, an experienced journalist & skilled moderator, with CBC producing, promoting, & distributing it. 8:19 AM · Oct 28, 2024
April 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
After a few recommended people to follow, I have one other screenshot from X/Twitter.

Post on Oct 28, 2024

Repost from The Globe & Mail, Oct 16, 2024
Leaders' Debates Commission @debates_can · Oct 28, 2024 The next leaders' debates (1 in FR & 1 in EN) will be free for media organizations to broadcast. The English debate will be moderated by TVO's Steve Paikin, an experienced journalist & skilled moderator, with CBC producing, promoting, & distributing it. ---------- Leaders' Debates Commission reposted The Globe and Mail · @globeandmail · Oct 16, 2024 Opinion: How the debates in Canada’s next election will change
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
Screenshot #5

Two previous posts
March 24, 2025 -- announcement re: debate times
&
Jan 14, 2025 -- announcement of criteria to be followed for determining participants in the debate
Leaders' Debates Commission @debates_can The leaders’ debates will be held in Montréal on Wednesday April 16 at 8 p.m. EDT (in French) and Thursday April 17 at 7 p.m. EDT (in English). 9:19 AM · Mar 24, 2025 ---------- Leaders' Debates Commission @debates_can We have released the participation criteria for the next leaders' debates. 8:22 AM · Jan 14, 2025
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
Screenshot #4

Third-most recent post, March 24, 2025
Leaders' Debates Commission @debates_can · Mar 24 Media accreditation for the upcoming leaders’ debates opens today. Apply here https://bit.ly/4j0PWD0
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
Screenshot #3

Second-most recent post, April 3, 2025
Leaders' Debates Commission @debates_can · Apr 3 Apply now. Media accreditation is open. Deadline is Friday April 11 at 23:59 EDT. http://bit.ly/4j0PWD0
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
Screenshot #2

Most recent post, April 11, 2025
Leaders' Debates Commission @debates_can · Apr 11 Today is the last day to apply for media accreditation. The process closes on April 11 at 23:59 EDT. http://bit.ly/4j0PWD0
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
In any case, here's Screenshot #1

Homepage. Most recent post, April 11, 2025
Leaders' Debates Commission @debates_can · Apr 11 Today is the last day to apply for media accreditation. The process closes on April 11 at 23:59 EDT. http://bit.ly/4j0PWD0
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
Here are the three official criteria
Background On January 14, 2025, the Commission published the participation criteria for the leaders’ debates for the 45th general election, along with a detailed rationale. In order to be invited by the Commission to participate in the leaders' debates, a leader of a registered political party must meet two of the following criteria: (i): on the date the general election is called, the party is represented in the House of Commons by a Member of Parliament who was elected as a member of that party. (ii): 28 days before the date of the general election, the party receives a level of national support of at least 4%, determined by voting intention, and as measured by leading national public opinion polling organizations, using the average of those organizations' most recently publicly-reported results. (iii): 28 days before the date of the general election, the party has endorsed candidates in at least 90% of federal ridings.
April 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
The LDC's most recent tweet was one issued on April 11th. It related to media accreditation.

Not about a very last-minute disinvitation of one of the five attendees at a critical debate.
Leaders' Debates Commission -- Screenshot of X/Twitter homepage, as taken early on April 17, 2025.
April 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
EmergencyInfoBC even lists its 'X (Twitter) at the top of its homepage, along with the bottom.

While EmergencyInfoBC would appear to also have presences on Facebook and Instagram, X/Twitter gets extra special attention
Top of EmergencyInfoBC homepage, which shows a link to an 'X (Twitter)' account that offers updates. Further down the web page, there are links to what appear to be presences that EmergencyInfoBC has via Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram, in that order.
March 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
It appears that BC is still honouring X/Twitter and its top owner, via government websites.

Work BC gives top recognition to X/Twitter, listing it first on the homepage.
Work BC screenshot -- screenshot of Work BC homepage. Bottom of homepage depicts five social media icons: 'X,' Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn (Hence, 'X' icon appears first. No Bluesky icon is featured at all.)
March 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
I think that @charlieangus104.bsky.social got things right when he configured his account settings on X/Twitter, alongside his 'X-it,' per se, so that only those he follows or those mentioned can reply to his post.
We had a great talk about the impact of the 80s tonight. Check out my page at Bluesky for details. Not sharing it with Elon Musk who is a toxic shit bird. Join me at bluesky to continue the conversation. https://bsky.app/profile/charlieangus104.bsky.social --- Who can reply? Accounts @CharlieAngusNDP follows or mentioned can reply
March 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
dee-gee.bsky.social
As per Wes Davis of The Verge, Nov 17, 2024:
'They report that starting around July 13th, Musks’ posts received 138 percent more views and 238 percent more retweets than before that date.'
Elon Musk’s X may have tweaked its algorithm to boost his account, along with those of other conservative-leaning users, starting around the time he announced his support of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. That’s according to a new study published by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), which found that Musk’s posts in particular were suddenly much more popular. The study’s authors — QUT associate professor in digital media Timothy Graham and Monash University communications and media studies professor Mark Andrejevic — first looked at Musk’s engagement before and after his July endorsement of Trump. They report that starting around July 13th, Musks’ posts received 138 percent more views and 238 percent more retweets than before that date.
March 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM