Greg MacEachern

“Abacus Data was just out a few days ago with new research on what qualities Canadians want in a political leader and none of this looks good for Pierre Poilievre.”
Worth the read ⤵️ by @brigittepellerin.bsky.social

They’re Not Coming Anymore’ — US Tourism Freefall Drains $29 Billion From Economy

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ANALYSIS | Here's how Trump's tariffs are starting to cost Americans | CBC News Little by little, the costs of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are starting to add up, both for consumers and American companies that are raising prices, reporting tariff-related hits to their p...

CBC News : The costs of Trump's tariffs are starting to add up for Americans. Here's how

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Netanyahu moves to fire attorney general prosecuting him for corruption Netanyahu is standing trial, and his aides are under investigation.

Netanyahu moves to fire attorney general prosecuting him for corruption

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What comes after the honeymoon? The Liberals got elected to do something impossible and they succeeded!

What comes after the honeymoon?

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YouTube video by CBC News How should Canada respond to U.S. tariff increase? | Power & Politics

Our week-ending CBC Political Pulse panel (me, Melanie Richer and Fred DeLorey with guest host David Common) on how Canada should respond to Trump’s latest threats of U.S. tariff increases:

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Looking forward to #Power&Politics Friday panel @gregmaceachern.bsky.social #FredDeLorey #MelanieRicher the best panel IMO. Interested in their comments on this last weeks events. #cdnpoli

As mentioned on our CBC Power and Politics panel last night:

Racist scheme to suppress voter turnout in Detroit leads to convictions of right-wing fraudsters Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman recorded a robocall intended to discourage Black voters from casting a ballot

Racist scheme to suppress voter turnout in Detroit leads to convictions of right-wing fraudsters www.metrotimes.com/news/racist-...

Proud moment for Canada. A small step, but an important one. Also fuck you Trump, the wrong side of history on EVERY issue. #cdnpolo

Canada's economy on track to beat expectations in the second quarter Canada's GDP looks set to dodge contraction expected by economists and the Bank of Canada, new data from Statistics Canada shows. Read on

Canada's economy on track to beat expectations in the second quarter

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YouTube video by CBC News: The National U.S. liquor producers caught in trade war want tariffs gone

A bi-partisan effort from two US Senators to end the tariffs and trade war because of the impact of Canadian provinces (except of course for Alberta and Saskatchewan) boycotting US booze.

Ya love to see it.

U.S. liquor producers caught in trade war want tariffs gone

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Poilievre is covered in loser dust Stephen Harper coming out to say he was consulted by Carney on the trade talks is one hell of a nail in the nominal leader’s political coffin.

It must have been hard for Poilievre to fight for attention on such a large stage. How the mighty have crumbled. Or is that just his apple? www.brigittepellerin.com/p/poilievre-...

'I won't back down': How and why Canadians are boycotting the U.S. | CBC News We asked Canadians to tell us more about how and why they are boycotting U.S. goods and travel. Here's what you told us.

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JD has a plan, Donald. And he's out to get you.

Bonnie Critchley asked "Who here can vote" (in this by-election). Hardly any hands went up in the audience. She followed with "Yeah, kinda my point".

Garnett Genuis had bussed in a load of PP clapping seals from outside the riding, and locals couldn't get tickets to attend.

LA County to consider ordinance banning law-enforcement officers from concealing identities The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to consider instructing its attorneys to draft an ordinance barring law-enforcement officers from concealing their identities.

LA County to consider ordinance banning law-enforcement officers from concealing identities

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AI Wins at the White House: Where Does That Leave Canada? National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

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We’re getting big things done for Canadians.

For Pierre Poilievre, defending Freedom Convoy convicts is a political survival strategy The Conservative leader needs to keep the far-right elements of his base fired up.

For Pierre Poilievre, defending Freedom Convoy convicts is a political survival strategy
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“Awkward Family Photos”

Texas lawmaker accused of 17-year affair with former exotic dancer A former exotic dancer dropped the explosive claims on Friday.

Texas Rep. Giovanni Capriglione accused of 17-year affair, paying for abortions www.chron.com/politics/art...

YouTube video by CBC News Trump says U.S. may not reach a trade deal with Canada | Power & Politics

Our week-ending CBC Power & Politics #PoliticalPulse panel - Trump’s latest US/Canada comments; critiquing the Longest Ballot; and NDP leadership rules released:

youtu.be/yY2Hu2kjiyY

Disruptive 'scam' or legitimate protest? Here's why Pierre Poilievre's byelection ballot will have dozens of candidates

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YouTube video by CBC News Trump says U.S. may not reach a trade deal with Canada | Power & Politics

Our week-ending CBC Power & Politics #PoliticalPulse panel - Trump’s latest US/Canada comments; critiquing the Longest Ballot; and NDP leadership rules released:

youtu.be/yY2Hu2kjiyY

Personalizing Superintelligence: Turning Machines that Know… National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

"Zuckerberg is on a tear... put Meta on a path to superintelligence—AI hundreds of times smarter than us. Now, he wants to make it personal: to build systems that don’t just respond to what you say—but who you are. That’s not an upgrade. It’s a turning point."

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No matter what Trump’s ambassador says, Canadians aren’t “mean and nasty” for choosing to buy Canadian and travel locally.

We’re taking a stand against Trump’s threats to our sovereignty and standing on our own two feet.

Let's hold the line.

Jon Stewart on Tonight’s Daily Show: ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’ - LateNighter First on LateNighter: Jon Stewart delivered both heartfelt praise for Stephen Colbert and a pointed rebuke of his corporate bosses at tonight's 'Daily Show' taping. We've got the inside scoop.

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FBI personnel were told to flag Epstein files mentioning Trump, Senate Democrat says Sen. Dick Durbin questioned DOJ leadership over their handling of the Epstein files, including reports that FBI personnel were told to "flag" any mentions of Trump.

Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin pressed DOJ leadership about their handling of the Epstein files, including reports that FBI personnel were instructed to "flag" any records that mentioned Trump.
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YouTube video by CBC News Will Poilievre's tone shift impact his byelection, leadership review? | Power & Politics

Our week-ending CBC Power and Politics Political Pulse panel on reports that Poilievre is tweaking his “tone” and what he needs to do, and digging into the PM’s tariff messaging ahead of the premiers meetings.

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