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The Slim Dude 🇨🇦
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🇨🇦Musician, producer, recording studio owner, retired IT Pro, political junkie, Eco-Socialist dog lover, punster, straight he/him. Founder and bassist for Sissiboo. No party affiliation. Equal opportunity mudslinger. Now living in beautiful Nova Scotia.
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The Slim Dude 🇨🇦 @slimdude.ca · May 31
Check out my band Sissiboo’s music on all streaming platforms.
Apple Music: music.apple.com/ca/artist/si...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6OtX6...
YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/channel/UCfH...
Sissiboo on Apple Music
Listen to music by Sissiboo on Apple Music.
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trapdinawrpool.bsky.social
Centrist Liberal MPs should defect, merge with the
NDP, and call themselves the New Liberal Party
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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legndofphoenix.bsky.social
We have military troops deployed all over America and we're shocked that some got shot?
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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journodale.bsky.social
A bitumen pipeline is not going to generate "trillions of dollars."
Peter MacKay needs to grow up. #PnPCBC
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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rachelgilmore.bsky.social
Trudeau-era environment minister Steven Guilbeault has published a resignation letter detailing the reasons for his departure from Carney's cabinet.

He directly cites today's MOU:
Statement by Steven Guilbeault This afternoon, it is with great sadness that I submitted my resignation to the Prime Minister as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec. As you know, I chose to enter politics to champion the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment. Over the past ten years, our country has made historic progress in reducing climate pollution, protecting nature and the environment, while our economy continued to grow. I believe I have contributed to these advancements, and I remain deeply proud of the achievements I have helped bring forward: • Standing up to tech giants and major polluters • Implementing Canada's first emissions reduction plan, slowing their growth and placing them on a downward trajectory • Establishing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation • Modernizing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act • Developing the country's first national climate adaptation strategy to protect our communities • Eliminating harmful single-use plastics • Implementing the most ambitious nature conservation plan in the country's history • Continuing the modernization of the Official Languages Act • Making historic investments in arts and culture, including during the COVID-19 crisis and in the most recent budget Changes in our relationship with the United States have led to profound disruptions affecting the global order, diplomatic relations, and the economy. I understand and share the Prime Minister's efforts to ensure our country First, there was no consultation with the Indigenous nations of the West Coast of British Columbia or with the provincial government, who would be greatly affected by this agreement. Furthermore, a pipeline to the West Coast would have major environmental impacts, particularly as it could cross the Great Bear Rainforest, contribute to a significant increase in climate pollution, and move Canada further away from its greenhouse gas reduction targets. Lifting the tanker ban on the West Coast would also significantly increase the risk of accidents in the region. This moratorium was established in 1972 following a unanimous vote in the House of Commons, notably because navigation in the Hecate Strait is highly dangerous. Its removal would also hinder the creation of a marine conservation area in the Great Bear Sea, a project our government has been actively developing with Indigenous partners and the government of British Columbia for several years, protecting more than 100,000 km of this ecologically sensitive region. We cannot hope to decarbonize our economy without decarbonizing the electricity sector. The proposal to exempt Alberta from the Clean Electricity Regulations in exchange for stricter industrial carbon pricing rules and the Pathways project is, in my view, a serious mistake. As shown in the analysis submitted to the House of Commons, without this regulation, the electricity sector-which has halved its pollution over the past 20 years-would return to an upward emissions trajectory. This regulation also saves lives by reducing air pollution, generates over $3 billion in healthcare savings, and ultimately reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 182 million tonnes. Finally, over the past few months, several elements of the climate action plan I worked on as Minister of the Environment have been, or are about to be, dismantled: the consumer carbon pricing, the Zero Emission Vehicle standard, the oil and gas sector emissions cap, the framework to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, and the Clean Electricity Regulations. In my view, these measures remain essential to our climate action plan. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the citizens of Laurier-Sainte-Marie for the trust they have placed in me since 2019. I will continue to represent them as their Liberal Member of Parliament with dedication. I also thank the Prime Minister for the honor of serving in his cabinet and as his lieutenant in Quebec. When I entered politics, it was because I had a deep conviction that I could make a difference in fighting climate change and protecting our environment. My commitment to leaving a better world for the future of our children and our planet remains unchanged. Steven Guilbeault Member of Parliament for Laurier-Sainte-Marie
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
slimdude.ca
I’m not surprised. I don’t blame him.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Guilbeault resigning from cabinet over energy deal with Alberta | CBC News
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is quitting cabinet over the federal government signing Thursday’s memorandum of understanding with Alberta. He will stay on as a Liberal MP.
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
What happens when you pick an American Pope: he builds an entire international trip around a Thanksgiving Turkey pun
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8h
Pope Leo XIV embarked on his first international trip as pontiff on Thursday, traveling to Turkey to start a six-day tour that will also include Lebanon. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
slimdude.ca
Ya, didn’t think that guy’s employment was going to last long after that episode. It’s going to cost them a lot of money to win back customers.
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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peggyblair.bsky.social
Don't forget, you can drop off a warm pair of new socks at my office at 1723 Carling Avenue where we have a drop-off bin for Sock it to Christmas! Men's socks go to the shelters and women and children's socks will go to the Parkdale food centre!
November 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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teslatakedownuk.bsky.social
"The EV maker has sold just over 100 cars in India since its much publicised debut in July this year, dealership data shows."

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tesla highlights low running costs amid disappointing India sales
The EV maker has sold just over 100 cars in India since its much publicised debut in July this year.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
slimdude.ca
It seems to me that Smith is gambling on a proponent coming forward with money to build this project now that the roadblocks have been removed. And Carney’s betting that there’s no business case even with no roadblocks.
Dangerous gamble for both.
rachelgilmore.bsky.social Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 8h
Super cool that we've got a deal for a path towards a pipeline that's tied to a carbon capture project, as if that makes it okay

when carbon capture one of the most expensive and least effective options for addressing climate change, and oil companies often use it to EXTRACT MORE OIL!!!!

fuck man
November 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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rachelgilmore.bsky.social
Super cool that we've got a deal for a path towards a pipeline that's tied to a carbon capture project, as if that makes it okay

when carbon capture one of the most expensive and least effective options for addressing climate change, and oil companies often use it to EXTRACT MORE OIL!!!!

fuck man
November 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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steveve.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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shawnmicallef.bsky.social
guys...
November 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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minibubbly.bsky.social
Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests #Canada

Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests
Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
slimdude.ca
This is fantastic news! Excellent decision.
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
slimdude.ca
In a country where the right to carry weapons is enshrined in the constitution I would argue that violence very much has a place in America.
barackobama.bsky.social Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d
Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances.
November 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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insideevs.com
It has six seats. What else does it do? Not much, I learned. The China-focused three-row Tesla Model Y L isn't a great competitor.

insideevs.com/news/779902/...
I Saw Tesla's Three-Row Model Y L In China. It Proves Tesla's In Its Malaise Era
It has six seats. What else does it do? Not much, I learned. The China-focused three-row Tesla Model Y L isn't a great competitor.
insideevs.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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viktorwinetrout.bsky.social
He is risen
The Pillsbury Dough Boy float at the Macy's Parade
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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whoa-magic.lol
Supreme Court Schedules Closed-Door Meeting To Discuss Marijuana Companies' Case Seeking To Overturn Federal #Prohibition

www.marijuanamoment.net/supreme-cour...

#SCOTUS #Cannabis #Weed #MMJ
Supreme Court Schedules Closed-Door Meeting To Discuss Marijuana Companies' Case Seeking To Overturn Federal Prohibition - Marijuana Moment
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled a closed-door meeting to discuss a case challenging the constitutionality of federal marijuana prohibition. After receiving briefs in support of the lawsuit from M...
www.marijuanamoment.net
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
slimdude.ca
Tech bro’s only response is insults. Blockity block in 3, 2, 1 …
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
slimdude.ca
Completely avoids the point of the original post which was about a net reduction in employment. Also, he’s promoting the very technology that will eliminate his own job.
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
slimdude.ca
There’s no downside. Unless you count having to travel ten kilometers to return your empty containers of alcoholic beverages that you purchased at the corner store.
www.thestar.com/business/bee...
Beer Store makes deal to take Ontario grocery stores’ beer and wine empties. ‘There’s no downside’
Independent grocery stores had warned they would stop selling beer and wine as of Jan. 1 if they had to take empties, citing concerns of food safety, logistics, and costs.
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
slimdude.ca
Kinda hard for a team to be “fast” with less people. They might look “fast” as they struggle to keep up with the workload.
www.thestar.com/business/sho...
Shopify lays off staff to keep team ‘fast, sharp and focused’
Shopify Inc. says it has laid off some of its staff to help streamline the e-commerce software giant.
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
slimdude.ca
We’re told that a massive deal with Saab for Gripens will create 10,000 jobs. Great, but the Feds just axed 40,000 jobs from the public service. 30,000 to go before we break even. Nice nation building strategy.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Linda McQuaig: Why do we mourn jobs killed by Trump, but not ones we kill ourselves?
In Prime Minister Mark Carney’s version of "nation-building," we’re expected to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s job-killing tariffs with anger and raised elbows — even as we merrily dance
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM