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‘Not a real project,’ B.C. premier says of Alberta’s plan for oil pipeline to the coast | Globalnews.ca Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at a press conference on Wednesday that her government will submit the application to the federal government next spring.

Aren't conservatives against governments building/twinning pipelines? Why is Premier Smith pushing this project so hard when there's no private proponent?

#cdnpoli #bcpoli #abpoli #environment #canada

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A benediction by Daniela Lázaro-Manalo, @mccpeace staff.

#MCCPeace #Prayer #Benediction

I'm not a fan of how the notwithstanding clause has been used, but this case has no legal merit. The whole point of the clause is to pass otherwise unconstitutional laws. Quite frankly, we wouldn't even have a Charter in the first place if it wasn't for the inclusion of this clause

#cdnpoli #canada

They're not even pretending anymore

#ukpoli #uk #politics #uknews

‘There's no Quebec nation’: Grand Chief rejects Quebec constitution Kahnawake Mohawk Grand Chief Cody Diabo rejects project to develop Quebec constitution, saying Quebec has no jurisdiction over First Nations.

The reason for why efforts for Canada to become a republic must be opposed is similar to what's happening here: it undermines Indigenous sovereignty

P.S. I do believe that Québec is a nation and a distinct society

#canada #cdnpoli #indigenous

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Gavin Newsom's redistricting ballot measure chances of passing—New poll The California ballot measure could have key implications for the 2026 midterms.

At the end of the day, this will essentially be a zero sum game for the parties. It's voters who will end up losing,being less effectively represented in districts that make no sense. Democracy loses either way. Still, it's better to mitigate losses

#uspoli #newsom

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YouTube video by Rad Une nouvelle génération pour l'indépendance du Québec | Rad

Cette tendance indépendantiste parmi les jeunes québécois de 18 à 34 ans est très dangereuse et intrinsèquement coloniale, car elle impliquerait l’imposition unilatérale d’une république québécoise aux peuples autochtones du Québec.

#cdnpoli #qcpoli #canada #quebec

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YouTube video by Rad Une nouvelle génération pour l'indépendance du Québec | Rad

This sovereigntist trend among young Québécois(e) 18-34 is very dangerous and inherently colonial because it would imply a unilateral imposition of a Québécois(e) republic onto Indigenous peoples in Quebec.

#cdnpoli #qcpoli #canada #quebec

(French to follow)

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Empire at war.
Again and again.

Jesus showing us a different way.
Inviting us to turn around and follow. Again and again.

But will we listen?

Real

This senator wants to make it harder to use the notwithstanding clause - iPolitics Sen. Peter Harder sat down with iPolitics to explain why Pierre Poilievre's campaign promise to use the notwithstanding clause worried him and talk about his belief that section 33 of the Charter leav...

Interesting...

One common criticism of arguments favouring amendment is that provinces would never agree. But that doesn't apply here, since it'd only affect the feds.

So I ask, would this be an acceptable infringement of parliamentary sovereignty?

#cdnpoli

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Carney says Canada will meet 2% NATO spending target by March | CBC News Saying that the era of the United States' dominance on the world stage is over, Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed his government to meeting the NATO benchmark target of two per cent of the coun...

At a time when the climate crisis is afflicting Canadians like never before, & at a time when child poverty rates are rising swiftly, this is what the Carney ministry is choosing to focus on at an unprecedented speed. Where could this money be spent on instead?

#cdnpoli

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This is absolutely unacceptable! Release Greta and her comrades now!

Is it just me or does it make no sense to "consult all summer with First Nations about the new law" AFTER the law has been passed?

#onpoli #cdnpoli #canada

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Tory interim leader calls Eby a 'radical' for not supporting another B.C. pipeline | CBC News Interim Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer called B.C.'s premier a "radical" for not throwing his support behind a new oil pipeline through the province.

If Conservatives think climate action needs consensus, then why shouldn't an oil pipeline require consensus as well!? BC has all to lose and nothing to gain from this.

Sidenote: BC is such a weird province. We're a "green" province but we sure love our gas! 🤑

#cdnpoli

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Happy May Day!

And Hedy #Fry needs to retire. To me, Avi #Lewis was the obvious choice as a fierce advocate for #climate and other #progressive values

#cdnpoli #elxn45

Dear Social Scientists,

Just a reminder: Amidst attacks on the social sciences & higher ed, now is a very good time to be posting here &/or elsewhere abt your latest research, topics in the news that hit on your expertise, or both.

If you believe your field has public value, show it.

sociology

Amen

Love wins! Happy Easter!

Hearing Manitoba be called a 'm'aritime province is so weird lol

17 years... BC was the first province to implement consumer #carbon pricing. We were a climate leader. Are we still? I don't know. But let's not forget there are other effective policies too. Incredibly sad day today.

#bcpoli #cdnpoli #environment

It's 12am now. Goodbye consumer #carbon pricing. It was nice knowing you. You are literally my favourite policy. You make so much sense. You are efficient. The costs of pollution should be visible. I will miss you dearly. Get ready for income tax increases!

#bcpoli #cdnpoli #envionment

Poilievre says he's open to idea of exporting oil from northern Manitoba | CBC News Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Saturday became the first federal leader in this election to campaign in the Prairies, stopping in Winnipeg for a rally and an announcement as the campaign move...

So taxpayers can foot the bill for projects that will never break even? Great idea!

#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025

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Conservatives fear 'dysfunctional' campaign and 'civil war' in the party: sources | CBC News As Conservative infighting over how the campaign is handling Donald Trump’s tariff threats spills into the open, sources within the party are describing a “dysfunctional” campaign with too much centra...

Dude's been calling a carbon tax #election since like forever and can't even put on a proper campaign. AND he's so fixated on weird things.

#cdnpoli #elxn45 #election2025

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In Canada's most Conservative-voting province, Liberals' rising fortunes stir anger | CBC News Faced with the squeeze of tariffs, people at Canada's Farm Show expressed their frustration with President Donald Trump and Canada's Liberal federal government. They say another Liberal win could stok...

As a Western Canadian myself, I empathize with these folks. But, I think they're upset for the wrong reasons. #Climate change hurts/will hurt Western #Canada a lot too. In just the Prairies alone, it's projected to cost $16 billion annually by the 2050s!

#cdnpoli #skpoli

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Vassy Kapelos: This isn’t just another election campaign CTV News' chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos was seven years old the last time an election in Canada centered around a single issue. Then, it was free trade; nearly four decades later it’s ab...

And guess what? Both of these single-issue elections were centred on Canada-US relations. Coincidence?

#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025

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Hudson's Bay Company's role in colonization leaves some Indigenous people conflicted about its troubles | CBC News With the Hudson's Bay Company filing for creditor protection, some Indigenous people are reflecting on their relationship with the company whose history is tied to colonization in Canada.

An important read, and an important opportunity to reflect on our country's history

#canada #indigenous #history

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I never knew it was possible for such words to come out of people's mouths

#cdnpoli #mbpoli #manitoba #politics