Aaron Wherry
@aaronwherry.bsky.social
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Aaron Wherry
@aaronwherry.bsky.social
· Nov 18
A few thoughts on political journalism
"You need a lot of context to seriously consider anything"
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A few thoughts on political journalism.
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Abacus Data's horse race numbers in their first poll after Pierre Poilievre became Conservative leader in September 2022.
January 31, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Abacus Data's horse race numbers in their first poll after Pierre Poilievre became Conservative leader in September 2022.
Fun fact: The 20th anniversary of Stephen Harper becoming prime minister -- coming up on February 6 -- means It's been 20 years since a leader of the official opposition became prime minister.
January 31, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Fun fact: The 20th anniversary of Stephen Harper becoming prime minister -- coming up on February 6 -- means It's been 20 years since a leader of the official opposition became prime minister.
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USA and Europe. One is an economically dysfunctional place of violence and no-go streets, restricted freedoms and censored media, immigration crises and a non-growing population whose choices threaten the ruin of a great civilization.
And then there’s Europe.
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And then there’s Europe.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Europe on the decline? Quite the opposite
While the Trump administration targets Europe as a failed continent racked by violence, it’s actually experiencing a revival of economic, political and defence unity, and some of the lowest crime rate...
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM
USA and Europe. One is an economically dysfunctional place of violence and no-go streets, restricted freedoms and censored media, immigration crises and a non-growing population whose choices threaten the ruin of a great civilization.
And then there’s Europe.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
And then there’s Europe.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
The good folks at Front Burner put together an in-depth episode on the Conservative party's 10-year search for a leader who could beat the Liberals.
www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
Leader or loser: Poilievre’s crucial vote | CBC Radio
As Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre faces a must-win leadership vote, a documentary look at the leaders the party has thrown overboard and whether he will join their ranks.
www.cbc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The good folks at Front Burner put together an in-depth episode on the Conservative party's 10-year search for a leader who could beat the Liberals.
www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
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What to read while you're waiting for the outcomes of leadership review votes?
Find out how the supporters of the different political parties balance the values of freedom and equality.
cdnsurveystuff.substack.com/p/freedom-eq...
Find out how the supporters of the different political parties balance the values of freedom and equality.
cdnsurveystuff.substack.com/p/freedom-eq...
Freedom, equality and party politics
Part three of the series on political values
cdnsurveystuff.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM
What to read while you're waiting for the outcomes of leadership review votes?
Find out how the supporters of the different political parties balance the values of freedom and equality.
cdnsurveystuff.substack.com/p/freedom-eq...
Find out how the supporters of the different political parties balance the values of freedom and equality.
cdnsurveystuff.substack.com/p/freedom-eq...
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Avi Lewis raised the most money up to the end of 2025, suggesting that he is currently the front runner to be the next leader of the NDP. www.thewrit.ca/p/avi-lewis-...
Avi Lewis has wide lead in NDP fundraising
Fundraising to the end of 2025 shows Lewis well ahead of his rivals
www.thewrit.ca
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Avi Lewis raised the most money up to the end of 2025, suggesting that he is currently the front runner to be the next leader of the NDP. www.thewrit.ca/p/avi-lewis-...
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Wild that there was an open lane called "what if we just explain things clearly to people?" and he's the first one to ever fill it
The City’s Budget is our future. And you deserve to know how it works.
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Wild that there was an open lane called "what if we just explain things clearly to people?" and he's the first one to ever fill it
On the one hand, it's interesting that a plurality of Canadians are okay with MPs switching parties...
January 29, 2026 at 9:24 PM
On the one hand, it's interesting that a plurality of Canadians are okay with MPs switching parties...
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It’s a matter of geography. Even if Carney can shift the percentage of trade 15-20% away from the US that will be a HUGE shift. The 9-9% we’ve seen already is significant.
I mean, 32% of Taiwan’s trade is still with China. That’s down from 44% n 2000.
This will take time.
I mean, 32% of Taiwan’s trade is still with China. That’s down from 44% n 2000.
This will take time.
It could be easier said than done for Canada to diversify trade ties away from US
• Ottawa is doubling down on inking trade deals to reduce reliance on US export market
• Yet US absorbs 65-70% of Canada's exports, meaning de-risking efforts will take time
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
• Ottawa is doubling down on inking trade deals to reduce reliance on US export market
• Yet US absorbs 65-70% of Canada's exports, meaning de-risking efforts will take time
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
January 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM
It’s a matter of geography. Even if Carney can shift the percentage of trade 15-20% away from the US that will be a HUGE shift. The 9-9% we’ve seen already is significant.
I mean, 32% of Taiwan’s trade is still with China. That’s down from 44% n 2000.
This will take time.
I mean, 32% of Taiwan’s trade is still with China. That’s down from 44% n 2000.
This will take time.
The good folks at Frontburner discussed MAGA and Alberta separatism yesterday.
www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
Is MAGA weaponizing Alberta separatism? | CBC Radio
Alberta separatism is being supported by some of U.S President Trump’s allies. What does MAGA stand to gain?
www.cbc.ca
January 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The good folks at Frontburner discussed MAGA and Alberta separatism yesterday.
www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
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The Alberta Prosperity Project has been touting meetings with American officials for several months now, but is this the first time anyone on the American side has even vaguely confirmed such meetings?
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Exclusive: The Trump administration has held covert meetings with fringe separatists from the oil-rich Canadian province as a rift deepens between Washington and Ottawa. ft.trib.al/zYlleOJ
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The Alberta Prosperity Project has been touting meetings with American officials for several months now, but is this the first time anyone on the American side has even vaguely confirmed such meetings?
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Ski Patrol
Thomas Wilberforce Mitchell
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Thomas Wilberforce Mitchell
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January 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Ski Patrol
Thomas Wilberforce Mitchell
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Thomas Wilberforce Mitchell
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Passing the Canadian Sovereignty Act could be difficult insofar as, strictly speaking, it does not exist as a piece of legislation.
January 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Passing the Canadian Sovereignty Act could be difficult insofar as, strictly speaking, it does not exist as a piece of legislation.
Bessent: "I'd encourage Carney to do what he thinks is best for Canadians, not his own virtue signaling. We do have a USMCA negotiation coming up. He rose to power on an anti-American, anti-Trump message. That's not a great place to be when you're negotiating w/ an economy multiples larger than you"
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
1. Readouts are good, in a general sense, for letting us know a) when the prime minister has spoken to another leader and b) what they talked about (or what they're willing to tell us about what they talked about).
2. I'm not sure how a readout would "clarify" anything in this case.
2. I'm not sure how a readout would "clarify" anything in this case.
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 AM
1. Readouts are good, in a general sense, for letting us know a) when the prime minister has spoken to another leader and b) what they talked about (or what they're willing to tell us about what they talked about).
2. I'm not sure how a readout would "clarify" anything in this case.
2. I'm not sure how a readout would "clarify" anything in this case.
In addition to the O-train's numerous and apparently unending technical issues, it's not clear to me that the people ultimately responsible for the system actually like public transit.
January 28, 2026 at 1:07 AM
In addition to the O-train's numerous and apparently unending technical issues, it's not clear to me that the people ultimately responsible for the system actually like public transit.
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I have no doubt the U.S. military could roll through Canada in a weekend, but could they get their C levels in reading, writing and oral interaction to hold executive positions?
January 27, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I have no doubt the U.S. military could roll through Canada in a weekend, but could they get their C levels in reading, writing and oral interaction to hold executive positions?
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The world has lost one of its most courageous and passionate advocates for people + science.
Back in the days of Twitter, I saw her regularly send encouragement to people she’d never met. That was who she was: a model of joy, perseverance, courage, and kindness.
Kirsty, you will be so missed. 💔
Back in the days of Twitter, I saw her regularly send encouragement to people she’d never met. That was who she was: a model of joy, perseverance, courage, and kindness.
Kirsty, you will be so missed. 💔
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan dead at 59 | CBC News
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59 following a years-long battle with cancer.
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM
The world has lost one of its most courageous and passionate advocates for people + science.
Back in the days of Twitter, I saw her regularly send encouragement to people she’d never met. That was who she was: a model of joy, perseverance, courage, and kindness.
Kirsty, you will be so missed. 💔
Back in the days of Twitter, I saw her regularly send encouragement to people she’d never met. That was who she was: a model of joy, perseverance, courage, and kindness.
Kirsty, you will be so missed. 💔
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As promised -- something quick on the GST Credit revamp and today's announcement on food affordability.
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Something quick on the GST/HST Credit enhancements and today's federal announcement on food affordability
About a year ago (almost exactly to the day), I posted a long and data heavy blog about the various ways that the Trump administration and changes in Canada-U.S.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:48 PM
As promised -- something quick on the GST Credit revamp and today's announcement on food affordability.
open.substack.com/pub/robsonj/...
open.substack.com/pub/robsonj/...
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This amazing woman worked so hard for science and sport in Canada. She set up the Standing Committee on Science and Research, was a powerful voice for science in parliament and after being diagnosed with two cancers continued to advocate for good. Proud to have known the Rt Hon Kirsty Duncan. RIP 💔
January 26, 2026 at 10:45 PM
This amazing woman worked so hard for science and sport in Canada. She set up the Standing Committee on Science and Research, was a powerful voice for science in parliament and after being diagnosed with two cancers continued to advocate for good. Proud to have known the Rt Hon Kirsty Duncan. RIP 💔
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Is it a good sign when local newspapers are doing tear gas explainers
Here's how to identify some crowd control munitions, canisters of which federal agents have left on the ground after deploying them against people in Minnesota. bit.ly/3YWp1jE
Graphic by Mark Boswell/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Graphic by Mark Boswell/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Is it a good sign when local newspapers are doing tear gas explainers
The Prime Minister of Canada: noted pineapple on pizza guy
January 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM