Canadian Returnee
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Passionate writer and observer navigating life in Canada, exploring topics like culture, politics, and personal growth. Sharing honest insights and sparking thoughtful conversations.
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After living abroad for years, I'm back in Canada, writing about Canadian & US politics, current events, & personal growth. Click to read Canadian Returnee, a Substack publication with thousands of su...
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A Canadian Returnee is someone who has lived abroad and is now back home in Canada. It is a term that captures more than just physical relocation; it speaks to the experience of rediscovery, adaptation, and reflection. canadianreturnee.substack.com
Breathing While Rebuilding a Life
A personal reflection on career loss, mental health, and learning how to rebuild with honesty, boundaries, and resilience.
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A personal reflection on career loss, mental health, and learning how to rebuild with honesty, boundaries, and resilience.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Breathing While Rebuilding a Life
A personal reflection on career loss, mental health, and learning how to rebuild with honesty, boundaries, and resilience.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/breathing-...
A personal reflection on career loss, mental health, and learning how to rebuild with honesty, boundaries, and resilience.
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Emailed my MP and PM Mark Carney asking them to stop using X
Canadians - Feel free to do the same
@mark-carney.bsky.social
#boycottusa #cdn #cdnpoli
Canadians - Feel free to do the same
@mark-carney.bsky.social
#boycottusa #cdn #cdnpoli
January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Emailed my MP and PM Mark Carney asking them to stop using X
Canadians - Feel free to do the same
@mark-carney.bsky.social
#boycottusa #cdn #cdnpoli
Canadians - Feel free to do the same
@mark-carney.bsky.social
#boycottusa #cdn #cdnpoli
This Is How Democracies Die
How the Republican Party followed the Weimar playbook, enabled Trump, and helped erode American democracy from the inside.
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How the Republican Party followed the Weimar playbook, enabled Trump, and helped erode American democracy from the inside.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:18 AM
This Is How Democracies Die
How the Republican Party followed the Weimar playbook, enabled Trump, and helped erode American democracy from the inside.
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How the Republican Party followed the Weimar playbook, enabled Trump, and helped erode American democracy from the inside.
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The Hidden American Invasion of "Proudly Canadian" Brands
Many "Canadian" brands are American-owned. Learn the truth behind Tim Hortons and why real economic patriotism requires deeper awareness.
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Many "Canadian" brands are American-owned. Learn the truth behind Tim Hortons and why real economic patriotism requires deeper awareness.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The Hidden American Invasion of "Proudly Canadian" Brands
Many "Canadian" brands are American-owned. Learn the truth behind Tim Hortons and why real economic patriotism requires deeper awareness.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-hidden...
Many "Canadian" brands are American-owned. Learn the truth behind Tim Hortons and why real economic patriotism requires deeper awareness.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-hidden...
America Keeps Forgetting What Comes After
History shows regime change without planning breeds chaos. Venezuela risks repeating Iraq, Libya, and Panama if the aftermath is ignored.
History shows regime change without planning breeds chaos. Venezuela risks repeating Iraq, Libya, and Panama if the aftermath is ignored.
America Keeps Forgetting What Comes After
History shows regime change without planning breeds chaos. Venezuela risks repeating Iraq, Libya, and Panama if the aftermath is ignored.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:52 AM
America Keeps Forgetting What Comes After
History shows regime change without planning breeds chaos. Venezuela risks repeating Iraq, Libya, and Panama if the aftermath is ignored.
History shows regime change without planning breeds chaos. Venezuela risks repeating Iraq, Libya, and Panama if the aftermath is ignored.
When Provinces Flirt With Empires
How Alberta’s politics, American influence, and historical parallels raise urgent questions about Canadian unity and democratic resilience.
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How Alberta’s politics, American influence, and historical parallels raise urgent questions about Canadian unity and democratic resilience.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:21 AM
When Provinces Flirt With Empires
How Alberta’s politics, American influence, and historical parallels raise urgent questions about Canadian unity and democratic resilience.
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How Alberta’s politics, American influence, and historical parallels raise urgent questions about Canadian unity and democratic resilience.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/when-provi...
From Abroad to Home: January 2026
From Panama to Venezuela, personal fallout meets imperial deja vu as political complacency and workplace decay collide in a changing world.
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From Panama to Venezuela, personal fallout meets imperial deja vu as political complacency and workplace decay collide in a changing world.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM
From Abroad to Home: January 2026
From Panama to Venezuela, personal fallout meets imperial deja vu as political complacency and workplace decay collide in a changing world.
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From Panama to Venezuela, personal fallout meets imperial deja vu as political complacency and workplace decay collide in a changing world.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/from-abroa...
New Year Sale: Get 40% Off The American Refugee
Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The American Refugee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates.
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Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The American Refugee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:22 AM
New Year Sale: Get 40% Off The American Refugee
Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The American Refugee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates.
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Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The American Refugee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates.
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New Year Sale: Get 40% Off The Canadian Returnee
Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The Canadian Returnee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates.
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Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The Canadian Returnee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:24 AM
New Year Sale: Get 40% Off The Canadian Returnee
Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The Canadian Returnee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates.
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Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The Canadian Returnee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates.
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Breathing at the Edge of 2026
A personal New Year reflection on loss, politics, and resilience as Canada and the U.S. enter an unstable 2026.
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A personal New Year reflection on loss, politics, and resilience as Canada and the U.S. enter an unstable 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Breathing at the Edge of 2026
A personal New Year reflection on loss, politics, and resilience as Canada and the U.S. enter an unstable 2026.
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A personal New Year reflection on loss, politics, and resilience as Canada and the U.S. enter an unstable 2026.
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Happy New Year, Everyone!
Here's to fighting the good, honourable fight and doing it with hope, joy, and with good company! #nye #newyear #happynewyear #happynewyears #2026
Here's to fighting the good, honourable fight and doing it with hope, joy, and with good company! #nye #newyear #happynewyear #happynewyears #2026
January 1, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Happy New Year, Everyone!
Here's to fighting the good, honourable fight and doing it with hope, joy, and with good company! #nye #newyear #happynewyear #happynewyears #2026
Here's to fighting the good, honourable fight and doing it with hope, joy, and with good company! #nye #newyear #happynewyear #happynewyears #2026
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Earlier this year, Star courts reporter Jacques Gallant revealed how a Hockey Canada investigation uncovered what a judge later called a “virtual treasure trove” of evidence — but the way it was obtained meant it could never be used in court.
#StarBestOf2025
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‘I just didn’t care’: Why a Hockey Canada investigator’s ‘unfair’ probe led to the exclusion of a ‘virtual treasure trove’ of evidence
The players were “compelled” to sit for an interview with Hockey Canada. But they weren’t told the investigator knew police wanted access to her probe.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Earlier this year, Star courts reporter Jacques Gallant revealed how a Hockey Canada investigation uncovered what a judge later called a “virtual treasure trove” of evidence — but the way it was obtained meant it could never be used in court.
#StarBestOf2025
#StarBestOf2025
What 2025 Taught Me About Work and Survival
A personal reflection on toxic workplaces, blame culture, mental health, and learning how to survive when effort and loyalty are no longer enough.
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A personal reflection on toxic workplaces, blame culture, mental health, and learning how to survive when effort and loyalty are no longer enough.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
What 2025 Taught Me About Work and Survival
A personal reflection on toxic workplaces, blame culture, mental health, and learning how to survive when effort and loyalty are no longer enough.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/what-2025-...
A personal reflection on toxic workplaces, blame culture, mental health, and learning how to survive when effort and loyalty are no longer enough.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/what-2025-...
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Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"
Border czar Tom Homan didn't receive a normal background check for his role while his bribery probe was still ongoing:
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Border czar Tom Homan didn’t receive normal background check during bribery probe
President-elect Trump initially balked at submitting names of likely nominees to the FBI for background checks, a basic step intended to flag possible financial conflicts or ethical problems.
www.ms.now
December 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"
Coming Home Hurts in Ways I Never Expected
A personal look at what happens when returning home does not match the promise you imagined.
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A personal look at what happens when returning home does not match the promise you imagined.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Coming Home Hurts in Ways I Never Expected
A personal look at what happens when returning home does not match the promise you imagined.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/coming-hom...
A personal look at what happens when returning home does not match the promise you imagined.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/coming-hom...
When America Turns Its Back on Democracy
Trump’s new security strategy abandons global democracy, raising the question of what happens when an entire world order collapses.
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Trump’s new security strategy abandons global democracy, raising the question of what happens when an entire world order collapses.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
When America Turns Its Back on Democracy
Trump’s new security strategy abandons global democracy, raising the question of what happens when an entire world order collapses.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/when-ameri...
Trump’s new security strategy abandons global democracy, raising the question of what happens when an entire world order collapses.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/when-ameri...
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Quiet New Year, Big Shifts Ahead for Canada and U.S.
A quiet New Year sets the stage for major political change in Canada and the U.S. as 2025 begins. What lies ahead for both countries?
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December 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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What I Learned After Everything Fell Apart
A personal reflection on work, loss, faith, and rebuilding after instability, illness, and institutional failure in Canada and the US.
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A personal reflection on work, loss, faith, and rebuilding after instability, illness, and institutional failure in Canada and the US.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
December 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
What I Learned After Everything Fell Apart
A personal reflection on work, loss, faith, and rebuilding after instability, illness, and institutional failure in Canada and the US.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
A personal reflection on work, loss, faith, and rebuilding after instability, illness, and institutional failure in Canada and the US.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...
Strengthening Canadian Democracy Together
Canada’s democracy faces deep challenges, but reforms in voting, civic education, and citizen engagement can build a stronger, fairer system.
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Canada’s democracy faces deep challenges, but reforms in voting, civic education, and citizen engagement can build a stronger, fairer system.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Strengthening Canadian Democracy Together
Canada’s democracy faces deep challenges, but reforms in voting, civic education, and citizen engagement can build a stronger, fairer system.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/strengthen...
Canada’s democracy faces deep challenges, but reforms in voting, civic education, and citizen engagement can build a stronger, fairer system.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/strengthen...
Why Boys Are Falling Behind in School
The American education system is failing young men. Here’s why it’s happening, how we got here, and what we can do about it before the gap widens further.
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The American education system is failing young men. Here’s why it’s happening, how we got here, and what we can do about it before the gap widens further.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Why Boys Are Falling Behind in School
The American education system is failing young men. Here’s why it’s happening, how we got here, and what we can do about it before the gap widens further.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-boys-a...
The American education system is failing young men. Here’s why it’s happening, how we got here, and what we can do about it before the gap widens further.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-boys-a...
Why People Still Think Canada Is a British Colony
Many still think Canada belongs to Britain. An explainer on Canada’s independence, history, and why misconceptions persist.
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Many still think Canada belongs to Britain. An explainer on Canada’s independence, history, and why misconceptions persist.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Why People Still Think Canada Is a British Colony
Many still think Canada belongs to Britain. An explainer on Canada’s independence, history, and why misconceptions persist.
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Many still think Canada belongs to Britain. An explainer on Canada’s independence, history, and why misconceptions persist.
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Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Merry Christmas!
Exploring the Jarring and Joyful Contradictions of the United States
From giant meals to hidden healthcare costs, an outsider unpacks the real culture shocks of travelling through America.
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From giant meals to hidden healthcare costs, an outsider unpacks the real culture shocks of travelling through America.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Exploring the Jarring and Joyful Contradictions of the United States
From giant meals to hidden healthcare costs, an outsider unpacks the real culture shocks of travelling through America.
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From giant meals to hidden healthcare costs, an outsider unpacks the real culture shocks of travelling through America.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/exploring-...
Becoming Canadian through the Oath of Citizenship
Explore the meaning and history of Canada’s citizenship ceremony, from its legal roots to the oath that marks a new beginning.
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Explore the meaning and history of Canada’s citizenship ceremony, from its legal roots to the oath that marks a new beginning.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Becoming Canadian through the Oath of Citizenship
Explore the meaning and history of Canada’s citizenship ceremony, from its legal roots to the oath that marks a new beginning.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/becoming-c...
Explore the meaning and history of Canada’s citizenship ceremony, from its legal roots to the oath that marks a new beginning.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/becoming-c...