I hope this is true. But it brings back my core criticism of this government. They don’t care or think much about actual governing. They are focused only on the fight they want to have on any given day, not on the impact on real people.

⭐ Day 1 of HowTheLightGetsIn HAY 2024 is looking bright! ⭐

We are thrilled to welcome to the debate Amy Chua, John Ralston Saul, Joscha Bach, Marika Taylor, Priyamvada Natarajan - and many, many more! - as well as Hercules Love Affair (DJ), rich(ard) dawson and Mad Professor to take us dancing…

This is really something - the sort of environmental disastor which isn’t supposed to be possible, but there it is. In full view. themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/may…

Just seen ‘Civil War’. Don’t miss. It rings true and possible - and not in a particlarly distant future. Maybe I’m wrong.

ICYMI, yesterday the UCP introduced Bill 20, a wide reaching piece of legislation that would have massive impacts on municipalities. These changes would include political parties at the municipal level, and the ability of the provincial government to remove elected officials at…

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Looking forward to taking part - again!

Elis Regina and Antônio Carlos Jobim performing “Águas de Março” in 1974.

Interesting news from the RAIC | IRAC
canadianarchitect.com/nga-aho-recogn…

Nationalism combined with gambling. Pure cynicism.

Understood. But this doesn’t change what I said.

The Haida Nation, people of Haida Gwaii and the Province of British Columbia have set an example for all of Canada. This is an honourable, ethical and intelligent way to build Indigenous - non-Indigenous relations. We should all be paying attention.

Ottawa should certainly compensate. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

NOT -highay 413. Another speculation where our money would go to rich land owner friends? allies? of the most dubious premier in the history of Ontario.

Here is another of those clear - destructive - situations which somehow keep on reappearing. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Crazy people embracing a crazy society. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

Sam Mostyn sounds like a great choice for Australian governor-general. Let's not become obsessed by colonial terminology. The GG is de facto head of state - does the full job without reference to any non-Australian - and should be talked about in that way.
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

A story of how unpleasant Uber can be. A reminder of the reality of capitalism: the theory is competition; the reality involves constantly seeking monopoly.
apnews.com/article/uber-a…

Major investments announced in official language organizations with Yasir Naqvi 🇨🇦, Marie-France Lalonde, and Mona Fortier 🇨🇦. Our Government reiterates the importance of official languages and the role they play in Canadian unity.

Thank you Canadian Heritage!