From @JohnIbbitson: “ The everlasting, deep mark that so many Japanese Canadian souls suffered at the hands of the government and of the Canadian people remains one of the darkest chapters in the story of this land.” www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...

Canadian resolve on trade negotiations hardens as country faces day one of increased tariffs
Two-thirds say Canada should take “hard” line in trade talks, rebuff Trump’s rebuke on Palestine stance angusreid.org/trump-carney...

The British Open from Portrush in Northern Ireland has shown the surrounding sites, which have included the ruins of Dunluce Castle of which Thomas D’Arcy McGee wrote a famous poem. I don’t have a direct link but the attached photos capture it.

My daughter has discovered the mother lode of unique gifts - the terrific mystery stories available on reboundpress.com. Just finishing The Wrecking Game by Chris Forrest - wonderful! Now one from Canada’s top mystery writer @peggy_blair. Thank you!

I’m a big fan of James Lee Burke. Attached photo provides my review of his latest “Don’t Forget Me Little Bessie”.

I’m a lucky dad!. Couldn’t have received a better gift than “The Wrecking Game” by Chris Forrest, one of Canada’s top mystery writers. Thanks ⁦‪@peggy_blair‬⁩.bsky.social for making this and many other exceptional stories available from her new publishing company reboundpress.com.

A link (be patient while it loads) (or scan QR code attached) to a sincere take on the election from the defeated CPC candidate in Peterborough instagram.com/p/DJDEoLGO7Bv/…. Despite the Liberal Party joy, I sense Canada faces serious problems of trust and division. via @davidakin.bsky.social

Premiers’ Performance: The Trump bump? Most provincial leaders see approval rise amid U.S. threats. Ontario’s Ford sees highest approval in four years; Furey receives massive boost on the way out angusreid.org/premier-appr...

Ford remains very unpopular but his party has huge lead heading into election angusreid.org/ontario-elec...

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Michael Ramirez in the Washington Post

Mischka enjoying her new bed. A present for her 14th birthday today.

Look what’s covering my Lamborghini.

Mexico, Canada and China account for about 40 percent of U.S. trade. via @bloomberg.com

Chinese exports are on track for another bumper year.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resolve to ease commercial frictions with nations from China to the US is about to be tested by a second term for President-elect Donald Trump that could see the UK caught up in trade battles between global powers. via @bloomberg.com