Stewart Prest
@stewartprest.ca
Recalcitrant Canadian. Political scientist at UBC in Vancouver. I research, teach and talk international relations, BCpoli, comparative democratic institutions, and contentious politics. stewartprest.ca | https://stewartprest.substack.com
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Stewart Prest
@stewartprest.ca
· Apr 12
All of this would be hilarious if it weren't so serious.
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Let’s talk about sedition and treason, because the most powerful yet inadequate man in the world is having a tantrum about it, and his soulless, spineless sycophants are boosting his message.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Let’s talk about sedition and treason, because the most powerful yet inadequate man in the world is having a tantrum about it, and his soulless, spineless sycophants are boosting his message.
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This is what competitive authoritarianism looks like - regime ally trying to purchase media and remove critical voices
November 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This is what competitive authoritarianism looks like - regime ally trying to purchase media and remove critical voices
The President of the United States is publicly calling for the political prosecution of his political opponents, urging the death penalty because they urged soldiers to uphold the rule of law.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The President of the United States is publicly calling for the political prosecution of his political opponents, urging the death penalty because they urged soldiers to uphold the rule of law.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
You know who's not in this picture? www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Carney, Smith moving closer to a deal that could include B.C. oil pipeline: source | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are moving closer to reaching a deal on the future of Alberta's energy sector, according to a senior government official, and that memoran...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
You know who's not in this picture? www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Hello Ottawa, it's been a minute. Definitely a metaphor in this photo somehow or other.
November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Hello Ottawa, it's been a minute. Definitely a metaphor in this photo somehow or other.
"You don't have to embarrass our guest"... for ordering the murder of a journalist on foreign soil.
Contrast with the treatment of democratically elected leaders from around the world.
Contrast with the treatment of democratically elected leaders from around the world.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
"You don't have to embarrass our guest"... for ordering the murder of a journalist on foreign soil.
Contrast with the treatment of democratically elected leaders from around the world.
Contrast with the treatment of democratically elected leaders from around the world.
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New opinion piece in the @vancouversun.bsky.social: A turn to austerity will cost Vancouver dearly. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin...
Opinion: Vancouver goes small: The city risks big new problems with its proposed turn to austerity
Austerity budgets save some money in the short term, but have long-term costs, both financial and otherwise
vancouversun.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
New opinion piece in the @vancouversun.bsky.social: A turn to austerity will cost Vancouver dearly. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin...
New opinion piece in the @vancouversun.bsky.social: A turn to austerity will cost Vancouver dearly. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin...
Opinion: Vancouver goes small: The city risks big new problems with its proposed turn to austerity
Austerity budgets save some money in the short term, but have long-term costs, both financial and otherwise
vancouversun.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
New opinion piece in the @vancouversun.bsky.social: A turn to austerity will cost Vancouver dearly. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin...
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Don't ever ask Canadians why they aren't pursuing fun US vacays. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Don't ever ask Canadians why they aren't pursuing fun US vacays. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Fun fact: the Grey Cup coin toss is federal jurisdiction.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Fun fact: the Grey Cup coin toss is federal jurisdiction.
Yes. It has been a strategic mistake for Canada to act as if an agreement is possible if only we do the right things. It is not; all we can do is insist on our sovereignty and dignity, and find ways to build insulation and alternatives.
Colleagues and I have been promoting the need for a Royal Commission on the future of Canada’s economy for the better part of a year. That many are only now starting to realize that the US *really* isn’t interested in economic cooperation highlights the need for this vital national conversation.
Open letter to the next prime minister: We need a royal commission on Canada’s future
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November 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Yes. It has been a strategic mistake for Canada to act as if an agreement is possible if only we do the right things. It is not; all we can do is insist on our sovereignty and dignity, and find ways to build insulation and alternatives.
The classic "Ok but the President really wants this" doctrine.
Bessent on tariffs: "This is one of President Trump's signature policies, and traditionally the Supreme Court does not interfere with a president's signature policy."
November 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The classic "Ok but the President really wants this" doctrine.
Fascinating how every premier in BC's history has eventually landed on this message.
Eby says B.C. is at a ‘pivot point’ as he promises future based on natural resources
Eby says B.C. is at a ‘pivot point’ as he promises future based on natural resources
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province finds itself at a “pivot point” between an “old order that is fading” and a “new one that has yet
www.thestar.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Fascinating how every premier in BC's history has eventually landed on this message.
We've reinvented illegal but necessary company housing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Illegal housing essential to keep Salt Spring Island businesses open, employers say | CBC News
Many services on Salt Spring Island are experiencing a labour shortage, driven by a lack of housing workers can afford.
It’s pushed businesses around the island to offer housing for workers in order t...
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We've reinvented illegal but necessary company housing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I know this is old man yells at cloud but there is something in the constitution about this
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I know this is old man yells at cloud but there is something in the constitution about this
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NYT: “Epstein emails a distraction from the Republican shutdown victory”
WSJ: “We estimate the Epstein files to be 67% Trump by weight”
WSJ: “We estimate the Epstein files to be 67% Trump by weight”
November 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
NYT: “Epstein emails a distraction from the Republican shutdown victory”
WSJ: “We estimate the Epstein files to be 67% Trump by weight”
WSJ: “We estimate the Epstein files to be 67% Trump by weight”
Nuclear execs: we need a way to make people trust nuclear energy again. The climate crisis is an opportunity. But how to use it?
AI execs: this magic black box will help! You'll need to build twice as many power plants, though.
Government regulators: In. I mean, what could go wrong?
AI execs: this magic black box will help! You'll need to build twice as many power plants, though.
Government regulators: In. I mean, what could go wrong?
NEW: Tech companies are betting big on nuclear energy to meet AIs massive power demands and they're using that AI to speed up the construction of new nuclear power plants.
And despite expert concerns about potential disaster, the US government is on board.
And despite expert concerns about potential disaster, the US government is on board.
Power Companies Are Using AI To Build Nuclear Power Plants
Tech companies are betting big on nuclear energy to meet AIs massive power demands and they're using that AI to speed up the construction of new nuclear power plants.
www.404media.co
November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Nuclear execs: we need a way to make people trust nuclear energy again. The climate crisis is an opportunity. But how to use it?
AI execs: this magic black box will help! You'll need to build twice as many power plants, though.
Government regulators: In. I mean, what could go wrong?
AI execs: this magic black box will help! You'll need to build twice as many power plants, though.
Government regulators: In. I mean, what could go wrong?
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“This budget is basically just ’Trust me bro.’”
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
The ‘People’s Filibuster’ Comes to Vancouver City Hall | The Tyee
Over 600 people signed up to speak to Mayor Ken Sim’s tax-freeze budget. Most were opposed.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“This budget is basically just ’Trust me bro.’”
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
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Gee, I wonder if this is because of private equity.
*2 minute internet investigation of the company that owns the animal hospital*
Yep.
*2 minute internet investigation of the company that owns the animal hospital*
Yep.
Pet owners panic over looming loss of North Vancouver's only all-hours animal hospital
Pet owners panic over looming loss of North Vancouver's only all-hours animal hospital
Mountainside Animal Emergency & Specialty is set to close next month, raising concerns about accessing emergency veterinary care on the North Shore
dlvr.it
November 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Gee, I wonder if this is because of private equity.
*2 minute internet investigation of the company that owns the animal hospital*
Yep.
*2 minute internet investigation of the company that owns the animal hospital*
Yep.
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Wikipedia plagiarism + the crazy fringe = Grokipedia
The pilfering, however, is selective. On articles in Wikipedia's "controversial topics" bucket, the differences are far greater.
And that's where Grokipedia disproportionately adds low-quality sources, including Stormfront and InfoWars.
And that's where Grokipedia disproportionately adds low-quality sources, including Stormfront and InfoWars.
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Wikipedia plagiarism + the crazy fringe = Grokipedia
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Austerity budgets are always about short-term gains, and long term losses. Vancouver's City Council is voting on a budget that will save little and cost the city much. stewartprest.substack.com/p/vancouver-...
Vancouver Goes Small
The city risks big new problems with its proposed turn to austerity
stewartprest.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Austerity budgets are always about short-term gains, and long term losses. Vancouver's City Council is voting on a budget that will save little and cost the city much. stewartprest.substack.com/p/vancouver-...
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Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
Austerity budgets are always about short-term gains, and long term losses. Vancouver's City Council is voting on a budget that will save little and cost the city much. stewartprest.substack.com/p/vancouver-...
Vancouver Goes Small
The city risks big new problems with its proposed turn to austerity
stewartprest.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Austerity budgets are always about short-term gains, and long term losses. Vancouver's City Council is voting on a budget that will save little and cost the city much. stewartprest.substack.com/p/vancouver-...
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TL; DR: Vancouver is creating long term problems with a short-sighted turn to austerity. Cutting valuable long-standing programs like sustainability and support for social housing will cost the city more in the long run.
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
TL; DR: Vancouver is creating long term problems with a short-sighted turn to austerity. Cutting valuable long-standing programs like sustainability and support for social housing will cost the city more in the long run.