Markham Hislop

You and Lloyd Axworthy should hang out. You're both stuck in the 1990s.

I have. And I disagree with it. Justin is a smart guy and I enjoy interviewing him, but my take comes from interviews with economists and international relations experts. Justin is neither of those.

Tell you what. Respond to Justin's piece and tell him he should read mine.

Baying Hounds in a Fractured World: The Fox Is Not Yet Run to Ground A more nuanced view of the Prime Minister Mark Carney's response to the US-Israel attack

Baying Hounds in a Fractured World: The Canadian Fox Is Not Yet Run to Ground

A more nuanced view of the Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social's response to the US-Israel attack
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YouTube video by Energi Media McGowan Hopes Ordinary Albertans Will Protest Smith's Attack on Democracy, Cost of Living

Gil McGowan Hopes Ordinary Albertans Will Protest Smith's Attack on Democracy, Cost of Living

Energi Media's audience is critical of Smith/the UCP. With good reason, according to my expert interviews.

May 29. Circle it on your calendar.
#abpoli #ableg
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YouTube video by Energi Media Trump's Attack on Iran About to Light the Middle East on Fire

That was the first video this morning about the Iran attack. The second, with international affairs prof James Hardcastle was very different, including a couple of questions about Carney.

Have a watch. Plenty of good insights from Hardcastle.
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@bigclimate.bsky.social:

"Is there any universe in which, right now, we can say that Canada is behaving like an electro state and not a petro state?"

@markhamhislop.bsky.social:

"No."

#ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #cdnpoli #abpoli #ClimateSky #CanadaSky

YouTube video by Energi Media Trump's Attack on Iran About to Light the Middle East on Fire

Trump's Attack on Iran About to Light the Middle East on Fire

Typical Trump.

Wants regime change, but no endgame. Doesn't understand that the Revolutionary Guards are more radical than the current leaders.

Prof James Hardcastle explains.
#Iran
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YouTube video by The White House President Donald J. Trump on the United States Military Major Combat Operations in Iran

From @BobRae48's Substack this morning:

"...3 rules of Roy Cohn, Joseph McCarthy’s acolyte and Donald Trump’s mentor. 1st rule is “attack, attack attack.” 2nd rule is “never apologize”. 3rd rule is “whatever happens, declare victory.’
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YouTube video by Energi Media US, Israel Attack Iran. Carney Supports the Military Action

US, Israel Attack Iran. Carney Supports the Military Action

@UHouston energy economist Ed Hirs provides initial reactions to the attack on Iran by American and Israeli military forces early Saturday morning.
#USAttackOnIran #cdnpoli
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Excellent. Please stay away in the future, too.

YouTube video by Energi Media Turns out, Trump Has Far Less Leverage Over Canada Than We Thought

Turns out, Trump Has Far Less Leverage Over Canada Than We Thought

This started as a chat with economist @edhirs about why Canada is still buying US treasury bonds.

Leverage with Trump? Nope, said Ed.

Ok. What leverage does Trump have?
@cdnpoli
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Despite Record Royalties, Danielle Smith is Desperate for More Oil Cash Will producing more oil and building more pipelines solve the problem Alberta is actually trying to fix?

Despite Record Royalties, Danielle Smith is Desperate for More Oil Cash

Have you seen ABGov O&G royalties under Smith? Oh. My. Gawd.

Will producing more oil and building more pipelines solve the problem Alberta is actually trying to fix?
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YouTube video by Energi Media Canada's EV Deal with Germany - Auto Strategy in Transition

Canada's EV Deal with Germany - Auto Strategy in Transition

Joanna Kyriazis of Clean Energycan discusses Canada's plan to re-engineer the country's auto sector.
#cdnpoli
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YouTube video by Energi Media Worried About Tariffs, More Confidence in Carney Than Poilievre

Worried About Tariffs, More Confidence in Mark Carney Than Pierre Poilievre

Canadians are worried about the economy and following US tariff news very closely, says Mario Canseco of Research Co.

They prefer Carney to Poilievre on economic issues.
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Imagine how much this grates on the nerves of Alberta oil CEOs.

AB has the 4th highest oil reserves in the world.
Low production costs. But is landlocked and building pipelines is difficult.

AB CEOs = Junior masters of the universe who could be so much more if not for Ottawa.

Thank you, Linda.😃

I thoroughly enjoyed this column by Markham Hislop.
He always has a way of making the complicated world more understandable.

Fair comment. And you're quite right to draw attention to parties who negotiate and behave in bad faith, as Smith does. That's why I wrote this essay. She is a political pathogen. Watch for my next essay, with a very provocative title, Is Danielle Smith a Monster?

The Idea of Canada What really makes Canada the greatest nation in the world and a beacon of hope in dark times

The Idea of Canada

What really makes Canada the greatest nation in the world and a beacon of hope in dark times...

...and the greatest danger to Canada is Danielle Smith.

Spoiler alert: I don't even mention her support for separatism.
#cdnpoli #ableg
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YouTube video by Energi Media Services, Not Manufactured Goods, Could Underpin Carney's New Trade Deals

Services, Not Manufactured Goods, Could Underpin Carney's New Trade Deals

@ubc trade economist Prof John Ries discusses @MarkJCarney's upcoming trade mission to India, Japan, Australia.

Interesting take on what Canada can trade to emerging economies.
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YouTube video by Energi Media How Donald Trump Does What He Does...and Why

How Donald Trump Does What He Does...and Why

It occurred to me during this interview that @PierrePoilievre is arguing he can beat Donald Trump at his own transactional/dominance negotiating strategy.

Not a chance.

Watch to understand why.
#cdnpoli
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YouTube video by Energi Media Trump's Bullying of IEA a Wake-up Call for Canada

Trump's Bullying of IEA a Wake-up Call for Canada

Energy Sec Chris Wright: Stop promoting net-zero or US will pull out of @iea.org

Canada needs data, modelling for trade negotiations, policy.

Where will @mark-carney.bsky.social Carney get it? Our own economists.
#cdnpoli
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I know, right? And probably Katy Perry's fault, too.

YouTube video by Energi Media Does Danielle Smith Care About the Alberta Emergency Room Crisis? Dr Parks Is Skeptical

Does Danielle Smith Care About the Alberta Emergency Room Crisis? Dr Parks Is Skeptical

AB ER docs are suffering moral distress as patients die in waiting rooms.

Danielle Smith says ABGov is collaborating on a solution.

This is a lie.
#ableg
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YouTube video by Energi Media How Donald Trump Does What He Does...and Why

How Donald Trump Does What He Does...and Why

Jeff Sonnenfeld, author of new book, "Trump's Ten Commandments" makes it all make sense.

Finally.

We even discuss how @MarkJCarney handles Trump. Surprisingly well, actually.
#donaldtrump #cdnpoli
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What do you mean by Canada EH! The social media platform by that name?

YouTube video by Energi Media US-Caused Humanitarian Crisis in Cuba. What Should Canada Do?

US-Caused Humanitarian Crisis in Cuba. What Should Canada Do?

Prof David Carment, @Carleton_U, discusses Trump's trade embargo, fuel blockade, and US desire for regime change in #cuba.

What should Canada do?
#cdnpoli
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YouTube video by Energi Media Canada's Stress Test: Last Week, This Morning for Feb. 23

Last Week, This Morning for Feb. 23

1. Electrification of Canada - the narrative trap
2. CPC floor crossing, Jivani in Washington
3. Danielle Smith and immigration, 9 referenda
4. Gil McGowan and Alberta unions fight back
#ableg #cdnpoli
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YouTube video by Energi Media How Canadian Innovation and Entrepreneurship Could Lead Global Carbon Removal

How Canadian Innovation and Entrepreneurship Could Lead Global Carbon Removal

Senator @colin deacon discusses “Carbon Removal, From Air to Sea,” released on Feb 5.
#cdnpoli
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Canada's Long Road to New Global Markets Pivoting away from Trump's US is harder and takes longer than Canadians think

Canada's Long Road to New Global Markets

Pivoting away from Trump's US is harder and takes longer than Canadians think.

@mark-carney.bsky.social is doing the right things by negotiating new trade agreements.

Doesn't mean he couldn't do it better.
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