Cat Winckler

Kids Can Press company logo and logo and image of Franklin character with statement text,”Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values.”

We Canadians may not have the payroll but we know how to hit the pay dirt! Doing more with less our superpower — be it baseball or business.

Trump: "They cheated on a commercial. Ronald Reagan loved tariffs and they said he didn't. And I guess it was AI or something. They cheated badly. Canada got caught cheating on a commercial. Can you believe it?"

YouTube video by Reagan Library President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987

So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.

Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).

*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”

youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc

Hey Mike Johnson, let’s see who showed up for what you called the “Hate America” rally.

#nokingsvancouverbc #indivisibleabroad

Canada has our own variation on the theme given ‘inconvenience’ of having a king of sorts…. We will be marching in support under ‘No Tyrants.’

So agree. I pivoted my company market to Asia Pacific this year and it is so far very promising.

Trump just said that we in Canada have been treating the US very badly for a long time — thus the 35% tariffs. I thought we had together been a global model of what ‘neighbours’ sharing a border should be. He has disabled the relationship potentially beyond repair. Elbows up. 🇨🇦

Thank you for bringing this back to the proven abuse of countless young girls. Contrast with 4 hours of @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social where it was all about the perps and the politics with zero time (or guests) setting the context of the actual crimes and victims.

Just wondering – do Americans understand how decades of trust & respect are now being irretrievably severed? We may be a lesser power in your eyes, and you may think our niceness quaint, but when we’re gone, you may realize too late our value. So sad. So unnecessary. Elbows up.

Great tips . For makeup I sent my favourite Bobby Brown colour palette to PureAnada and I now have lipstick, mascara, etc., that I like even better and are far more attractively priced. Elbows up!

To extend JD Vance‘s logic, is the official position now such that we might hear: The US is not at war with Canada, we’re at war with Canada‘s Arctic program’…or fill in the blank for Greenland or Panama or any other subject of Trump‘s unilateral desire.

I used to feel self- conscious for buying myself flowers for no reason at all. Now the reason is self evident. They make my day and remind me of my mother and her beautiful English garden.

This so reminds me of my grandfather’s home in the Canadian Prairies. We used to take the train to see him every summer when I was little — the skies and landscape seem so immense for this west coast city girl. Thanks for sparking memories!

Every honourable member of Congress, every past president or general, every former office holder at every level of government should be supporting citizens on the streets this weekend standing tall for ‘No Kings’ — avoiding the Orange parade but thanking the military in other ways. Time is now.

Canadians Eye EU Membership as Trust in U.S. Fades New poll shows rising support for closer trade with Europe and growing interest in joining the EU

"Do you think Canada should seriously consider enhancing trade with the European Union?"

Should Consider: 77%
Should Not Consider: 15%

canadianpolling.substack.com/p/canadians-...

Was the ‘decency’ muscle in Senator Graham lost in the person of John McCain? What happened to this man? What child motivated to act on conscience would aspire to be this vs a Greta??

@jay.bsky.team in Vancouver as keynote speaker at vancouver.websummit.com so suggest they ditch the X and go with the butterfly on the site. A much saner community where ideas matter.

two bare trees on the side of a road in a wildlife refuge. there are mountains in the distance and a cloud in the sky.

"What did the earth teach the trees?
How to speak to the sky."

-Pablo Neruda

We are not freeloaders; we are your largest market. And it will be tough, but we do have options. I am moving my startup’s next market to Asia instead of US. My next holiday to Mexico. A glass of wine tonight courtesy of Italy. Sadly, goodby Bobbie Brown but hello home-grown - 99% as good!

Canadian healthcare startup founder with wonderful US partners disappearing weekly is stressful. Being disrespected as potential 51st state is stressful. That’s why I love people like @martamccall.bsky.social who reminds me of something beautifully crafted every day.

Thanks for bringing us along with you! Has inspired me to take advantage of this sunny Vancouver day and head out to the greenhouses.

I spoke with UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. In this time of rising conflict, Canada is ready to lead.

We will build coalitions, defend democracy, and stand up for our values on the world stage. As others step back from global leadership, Canada is stepping up.

The elegant box for the 15” Macbook Air

It is hard not to get an anticipatory tingle when this box arrives. Cancelled vacation south this spring and decided to travel virtually in style instead.

Florida man loses Canadian election In a sharp rebuke to Trump and Elon Musk, Canada's Liberal Party held on to power.

Headline says it all.

Great News: PM Mark Carney and his liberal party win in Canada, ensuring that our good and decent neighbor has a strong leader to oppose Donald Trump and his mad ranting.

I think Trump’s achievement here has no parallel in modern democratic history. He singlehandedly flipped a national election in another country, it’s truly impressive.

Breaking: Canada has formally elected Prime Minister Mark Carney, handing the Liberal a decisive mandate to take on Donald Trump. Top of the list: A tariff face-off.

Read more: ow.ly/cLUe50VJmsP

Your posts truly are joyous and life-affirming. In the midst of such political and economic upheaval here in Canada and in your US, seeing life through your eyes is just happy making. (Needlepoint, gardens & books the diversions that keep me sane).