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Nate Erskine-Smith

@beynate.bsky.social

MP for Beaches-East York | Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Host of uncommons.ca podcast

4,148 Followers  |  22 Following  |  267 Posts  |  Joined: 05.02.2024  |  1.7988

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Grand bargains and running like a girl with Catherine McKenna
YouTube video by Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, M.P., Beaches-East York Grand bargains and running like a girl with Catherine McKenna

Joined @beynate.bsky.social for a live #Uncommons podcast about #RunLikeAGirlπŸƒ. We had an honest discussion about the ups & downs of politics, hate & harassment in public life & landing ambitious climate action. πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLXP...

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Run Like a Girl
05:32 Lessons from politics
08:52 β€œClimate Barbie”
16:28 Running in Ottawa Centre
23:05 Team player vs truth
27:19 Leaving politics
38:52 Climate β€œgrand bargains”
52:56 Carbon pricing
57:55 Gender & feminism

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Last week, @cathmckenna.bsky.social
joined me for a live #Uncommons recording at the Naval Club of Toronto to discuss Run Like a Girl, lessons from six years in politics, harassment in public life, party loyalty, and β€œgrand bargains” on climate. Listen at uncommons.ca

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New Heritage Minute recognizing the amazing Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, the woman who loved giraffes. We had our own minute of history with her years ago.

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Kindness, curiosity, intellect, and humour. A life well lived.

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So much of that work lives on through the Jane Goodall Institute, supporting animals, protecting nature, and empowering women and girls.

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I was lucky to have had
@janegoodallcan.bsky.social
join me in conversation years ago to talk about her work and to be the House sponsor of legislation in her name.

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Remembering the legend that is Dr. Jane Goodall.

She left a lasting legacy as a voice for nature, animals, gender equality, and a better world for all of us. And she inspired so many to do the same.

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Kindness, curiosity, intellect, and humour. A life well lived.

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So much of that work lives on through the Jane Goodall Institute, supporting animals, protecting nature, and empowering women and girls.

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I was lucky to have had
@janegoodallcan.bsky.social
join me in conversation years ago to talk about her work and to be the House sponsor of legislation in her name.

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00:00 Introduction
03:00 Bill C-2
08:00 Data Sharing & Human Rights Concerns
15:00 Cloud Act
22:00 Privacy Risks
28:00 Bill Fixes
33:33 Asylum Eligibility
36:30 Govt Goals
41:30 Unfair Exclusions
44:00 Claims Assessment
47:00 Triaging Backlog
50:00 Government's Powers

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Watch/listen to the full conversation now uncommons.ca

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Double header for the #uncommonspod today, joined by Kate Robertson (senior researcher at @citizenlab.ca U of T) and Adam Sadinsky (immigration & refugee lawyer) discussing Bill C-2's implications on surveillance, cross-border data sharing, and our asylum process.

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We reflect on the injustice embedded in our history, recognize and honour survivors and those who did not come home from residential schools, and recommit to advancing reconciliation in all that we do. We are all connected.

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A beautiful sunrise ceremony at City Hall and the 8th Legacy Gathering. Miigwetch to Andrea and the leadership at Council Fire for making it happen.

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Started the last game of the regular season off right, announcing $450k for Jays Care to give kids in greater need the chance to play ball. And the Jays are matching it with almost $1m more. Go Jays!

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Uncommons Live Podcast w/ Catherine McKenna and Nate Erskine-Smith Join us for a live podcast with Catherine McKenna and Nate Erskine-Smith at the Naval Club of Toronto.

This Thursday October 2, @cathmckenna.bsky.social is in town for a live #uncommonspod recording to talk about her new book Run Like a Girl and all things political.

Join us at the Naval Club at Woodbine/Gerrard. Doors open at 6:30 pm, recording at 7 pm. RSVP here:

t.co/RtaK6lqT2n

27.09.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Future of Online Harms and AI Regulation with Taylor Owen Taylor Owen is the Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications and the founding Director of The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University.

Watch and listen to the full interview here, and through Spotify.
www.uncommons.ca/p/the-future...

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The #uncommonspod is back, and professor
@taylorowen.bsky.social joins me to talk about AI safety, digital governance, protecting kids online, and how information ecosystems can serve or threaten our democracy

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I was not there, but would not have participated had I been there.

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Nathaniel in a blue suit and red tie stands beside Tanya Talaga in a black blouse. They smile warmly, with a framed architectural photo behind them.

Nathaniel in a blue suit and red tie stands beside Tanya Talaga in a black blouse. They smile warmly, with a framed architectural photo behind them.

Three people, including Tanya sit at a formal dining table in a warmly lit room. They are dressed in professional attire, smiling.

Three people, including Tanya sit at a formal dining table in a warmly lit room. They are dressed in professional attire, smiling.

Tanya Talaga is an award-winning author, journalist, filmmaker, and Beaches-East York constituent. Great to catch up with her yesterday.

Her latest book The Knowing is an important read and a finalist for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.

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Wishing all those celebrating #RoshHashanah a year filled with joy, and peace amidst a time of conflict.

Shana Tova to you and your loved ones. May the new year bring renewed hope to our Jewish community in Beaches–East York and around the world.

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Terry Fox run down at Ashbridge’s. The boys walked for grandpa and grandma.

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What do we want from our politics?
YouTube video by Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, M.P., Beaches-East York What do we want from our politics?

What do we want from our politics?

youtu.be/xClDgv3V_2Q

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Protecting animals - performative theater vs effective action YouTube video by Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, M.P., Beaches-East York

www.youtube.com/watch?si=fSa...

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Doug Ford says he'll hunt down people who test on cats and dogs. Here are some ideas for how we can protect animals at the federal level.

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While we’ve seen advances in other cancer treatments, we haven’t seen the same improvements in outcomes for Ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Canada’s Walk of Hope helps to support important research and care. Glad I could join alongside @marymargaretbey.bsky.social

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One of our greatest Canadians. Rest in peace.

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