Jeff Seaton

‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action Voters may feel hotter summers are ‘too much’ but they appear to tolerate roll-back of policies to stop global heating

I actually no longer believe that people “don’t believe the science” about climate change—they just don’t want to accept the changes necessary. It’s not a problem fixed by better information, because it’s a moral problem of basic selfishness.

Canada: More American than the United States? — Vox I’ve always found something charming about Canada Day, the July 1 national celebration, landing just three days before America’s Independence Day.

Thoughtful….

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I’ve been a lifelong supporter of FPTP, but the prospect of far right majorities based on numbers like this has convinced me it’s time to move to some form of PR.

Screenshot of news story: RFK Jr. says COVID-19 shot will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women By CNN Updated: May 27, 2025 at 2:38PM EDT Published: May 27, 2025 at 2:37PM EDT

Summary of NACI statement of January 10, 2025: Guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines for 2025 to summer 2026 Recommendation 1A. NACI recommends a COVID-19 vaccine for previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure or severe COVID-19 disease, which includes the following individuals: All adults 65 years of age or older Those 6 months of age and older who are: Residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings Individuals with underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, including childrenFootnotea with complex health needs Pregnant women and individuals who are pregnant Individuals in or from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communitiesFootnoteb Health care workers and other care providers in facilities and community settingsFootnotec Members of racialized and other equity-denied communities Footnoted (Strong NACI recommendation)

The Alberta press release cited the United States' recent reversal on recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, announced last month by RFK Jr.

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The G8 became the G7 after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and was suspended from the group.

Stephen Harper was the prime minister of Canada in 2014.

MPs have personal beliefs, but also solemn duties: that’s why they must reject the assisted dying bill this week | Gordon Brown Our obligations to each other are ill served if laws focus unduly on those who want assisted dying. The priority should be the best palliative care, says former prime minister Gordon Brown

This makes sense to me.

We are no longer free. But we can win our freedom back To meet this moment in US history, we need to revisit the rich – and successful – tradition of nonviolent protest

An encouraging read:

True. But even so there are particularities to even liberal American culture. I just really value the more European inheritances of our culture.

Depending on how things evolve south of the border, I can imagine a lot of Americans might want to make the move north. But I do worry about the cultural and ideological impact of a major influx.

I get that there are reasons why boycotting US products may not be a good idea, but damn it feels good to see this mass response!

Wow when I saw this post, it was so wild, I had to look up the raw trade data for myself.

Sure enough, U.S. wine exports to Canada have fallen off a cliff:

I think they are both people who behave despicably, and it would be wrong to delight in their public cat fight, but somehow it feels like such a relief that they are attacking each other, and not working together to attack, demean, and harm so many others.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is received in audience by His Majesty King Charles III at Rideau Hall.

Grateful to have an audience with His Majesty King Charles III this afternoon.

Tomorrow, His Majesty will deliver the Speech from the Throne, nearly 70 years after Canada’s Sovereign first opened Parliament. It is an historic honour that matches the weight of our times.

Opinion: Can Pierre, the angry Tory attack dog, learn to stop scaring the neighbourhood? — Winnipeg Free Press It is a tragic irony obscured by stunned disbelief.

This piece makes sense to me.
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Does Trump want the Liberals to win?

Pope Francis was a voice of moral clarity.

A prayer for Pope Francis | The Church of England A prayer following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, giving thanks for his life of ministry.

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Starting an email with "I hope this finds you well."
✔️Dull
✔️Unoriginal
✔️But do you really hope that?

Starting an email with "One of you will betray me."
✔️Edgy
✔️Original
✔️Keeps everyone on their toes

The hidden religious divide erupting into politics — Vox Less than a week after becoming vice president, JD Vance, only the second Catholic to hold the office, had a very public break with the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church in America.

I appreciated this piece:
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Daily Cartoon: Thursday, April 10th — The New Yorker I’ll start this new project just as soon as all conditions in my life are perfect.

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Liberals now have an 89% chance of winning the election

Liberals now have an 89% chance of winning the election

Today’s sermon is for the Babette’s Feast fans out there!
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And “Canada Strong” is a way better tagline than “Canada First”! 🙂 🇨🇦

Not unreasonably, the Canadians are seriously pissed!

NEW: In a landslide (86%), the Canadian Liberal Party elects Mark Carney as its new leader, he will be the next Canadian PM.

But perhaps not for long. Elections incoming. That said Canadian Liberals were heading for a drubbing before Trump, who has revived their fortunes.

Dear America,

Like our Canadian cousins, we Brits strongly dislike your corrupt President.

Yes-how many times will the provinces want to keep removing and restocking American liquor from the shelves, for example. And yes, a lot of damage to goodwill and trust.

I’ve been consistently surprised that Canada’s Commonwealth status hasn’t been put to UK govt ministers more. The King (about whom Trump claims “great respect”) is head of state of Canada. Trump is saying he should be head of state of Canada. Is the UK govt neutral on that?

Yes, and the overall damage to cross-border trade from on-again, off-again tariffs. As with other Trump foreign policy maneuvers, allies will seek to move on and make other arrangements.

As I reflect on my most hospitable experiences as a guest, none involve bulletins. They all involve someone helping me: handing me a book, helping me through a strange service, a warm smile. Maybe we are missing hospitality encounters because we think the paper does it. 2/3