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David Gordon Koch
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Journalist @nbmediacoop.bsky.social and journalism instructor with St Thomas University's Aotiitj program at Elsipogtog First Nation.
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Lobster industry leaders from Canada and the U.S. met in Moncton this week to talk trade, tariffs, and falling prices.

Questions about labour and living conditions for migrant workers didn’t appear to be top-of-mind for attendees.

By @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social
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Migrant workers’ labour conditions not on the table at Canada–U.S. lobster industry conference [video]
Lobster industry representatives from Canada and the U.S. gathered in Moncton this week for an annual conference, with discussions on
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January 23, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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I think it's especially significant combined with the fact that billionaire Larry Fink introduced him: "... and I am proud to call him a friend, please welcome Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney".
davidgordonkoch.bsky.social David Gordon Koch @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social · 3d
I can't get over the unfortunate Havel greengrocer reference --- "'Yes, we must all take down our 'workers of the world unite' signs -- give this man a standing ovation"
ryanhillier.bsky.social Ryan Hillier @ryanhillier.bsky.social · 3d
Carney's speech was ultimately a sales pitch, couched in anti-hegemonic language, intended to pull nations off of the path toward an alternative economic order à la BRICS etc. While being praised as antagonistic toward US power, in fact the speech is acting in service of US geopolitical interests.
January 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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I can't get over the unfortunate Havel greengrocer reference --- "'Yes, we must all take down our 'workers of the world unite' signs -- give this man a standing ovation"
ryanhillier.bsky.social Ryan Hillier @ryanhillier.bsky.social · 3d
Carney's speech was ultimately a sales pitch, couched in anti-hegemonic language, intended to pull nations off of the path toward an alternative economic order à la BRICS etc. While being praised as antagonistic toward US power, in fact the speech is acting in service of US geopolitical interests.
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Carney's speech was ultimately a sales pitch, couched in anti-hegemonic language, intended to pull nations off of the path toward an alternative economic order à la BRICS etc. While being praised as antagonistic toward US power, in fact the speech is acting in service of US geopolitical interests.
January 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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A police officer fatally shot a man in Neqotkuk (aka Tobique First Nation), N.B. on Sunday evening, prompting the First Nation’s leadership to shutter the community’s RCMP detachment “indefinitely.”

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RCMP detachment shuttered following fatal shooting in Neqotkuk First Nation
A police officer fatally shot a man in Neqotkuk on Sunday evening, prompting the First Nation's leadership to shutter the
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January 20, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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A police officer fatally shot a man in Neqotkuk (aka Tobique First Nation), N.B. on Sunday evening, prompting the First Nation’s leadership to shutter the community’s RCMP detachment “indefinitely.”

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RCMP detachment shuttered following fatal shooting in Neqotkuk First Nation
A police officer fatally shot a man in Neqotkuk on Sunday evening, prompting the First Nation's leadership to shutter the
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January 20, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Dumping buttloads of money into our military won't do anything to prevent a US invasion. It would not be our military against theirs more than very briefly. Then it wound be prolonged insurgency. I'll be fighting if it comes to that.
nolore.bsky.social Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 8d
My latest -- A new poll suggests that New Democrats are more ready to go to war with the US militarily than Conservatives are, by a lot. I suggest why that might be, and argue that a military option to defend Canadian sovereignty would be pure folly.

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The Old Lie
Is there is sweetness and honour in dying for Canada?
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January 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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This is exactly the sort of insubstantial performative liberal politics that helps pave the way to fascism.

Website that says racism is bad? ✅

Investigation into systemic racism in policing? ❌

🙄

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Province not pursuing ‘key recommendation’ calling for task force on systemic racism in policing Indigenous groups renew calls for public inquiry as province responds to commissioner's report with establishment of Anti-Racism Office, new website
January 17, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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Province not pursuing ‘key recommendation’ calling for task force on systemic racism in policing

Indigenous groups renew calls for public inquiry as province responds to commissioner's report with establishment of Anti-Racism Office, new website
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Province not pursuing ‘key recommendation’ calling for task force on systemic racism in policing
New Brunswick's Liberal government has officially responded to commissioner Manju Varma's report on systemic racism by establishing an Anti-Racism Office
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January 17, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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My report for @nbmediacoop.bsky.social about today's govt update on systemic racism in New Brunswick.
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Province not pursuing ‘key recommendation’ calling for task force on systemic racism in policing
New Brunswick's Liberal government has officially responded to commissioner Manju Varma's report on systemic racism by establishing an Anti-Racism Office
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January 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Fredericton vigil shows solidarity with migrants, ICE resisters facing police violence in United States
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Fredericton vigil shows solidarity with migrants, ICE resisters facing police violence in United States
Editor’s note: About 50 people gathered at Fredericton City Hall for a vigil for Renee Good on Saturday, January 10
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January 15, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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The first phase of the universal pharmacare program covers diabetes and contraceptives. The NB Liberals promised to make contraceptives free, a pledge they said would be cost-neutral because it's based on opting into pharmacare, according to Liberal Party campaign disclosures to Elections NB.
January 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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In case you missed it: One week after the feds tabled the Pharmacare Act in 2024, a major insurance industry association began signing up lobbyist to oppose the program in New Brunswick — starting with former GNB senior director of communication Tyler Campbell.
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Insurance industry association tapped former senior govt official to lobby province against pharmacare

Records show multiple lobbyists registered to oppose universal program covering treatments for diabetes, one of the top causes of 'avoidable death' in New Brunswick
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Insurance industry association tapped former senior government official to lobby province against pharmacare [video]
The health insurance sector has upped its lobbying efforts in New Brunswick in opposition to universal pharmacare, government records show.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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One day after CBS publishes this bullshit 257-word "exclusive" that somehow required two reporters (a senior White House reporter and a "Homeland Security Correspondent") and it remains online, zero new info. ("Updated" at 7:30 last night but I don't see any changes.) Screenshot for posterity.
January 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Insurance industry association tapped former senior govt official to lobby province against pharmacare

Records show multiple lobbyists registered to oppose universal program covering treatments for diabetes, one of the top causes of 'avoidable death' in New Brunswick
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Insurance industry association tapped former senior government official to lobby province against pharmacare [video]
The health insurance sector has upped its lobbying efforts in New Brunswick in opposition to universal pharmacare, government records show.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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NEW: The health insurance sector has upped its lobbying efforts in New Brunswick in opposition to universal pharmacare, government records show.

Program would cover treatments for diabetes, one of the top causes of 'avoidable death' in New Brunswick

nbmediacoop.org/2026/01/14/i...
Insurance industry association tapped former senior government official to lobby province against pharmacare [video]
The health insurance sector has upped its lobbying efforts in New Brunswick in opposition to universal pharmacare, government records show.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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January 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Scotiabank isn't the only one poised to profit. Canadian banks have billions invested in the US oil companies set to takeover Venezuela's industry.
Scotiabank CEO says Trump doctrine to dominate hemisphere will be good for business
Financial data suggests Canadian banks are poised to profit if Donald Trump’s plan to takeover Venezuela’s oil industry comes to fruition.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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I continue to be absolutely certain that my denial of entry to the US was a result of being listed by Canary Mission. I'm sure my name is on this list.

(Amazing reporting by @jsweetli.bsky.social and @dropsitenews.com.)

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BlackNest’s web development content reveals how Canary Mission thinks of its “wins” in its efforts to influence U.S. policy. The website categorizes the group’s impacts into categories: “Change of behavior,” job loss, denials of entry to the U.S., arrests, and “deportation/forced to flee.” The site also collects mentions of Canary Mission in media, mostly from U.S. news outlets, and celebrates mentions of their impact.
January 7, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Insurance companies met federal officials more than 50 times about pharmacare since 2025, says the Council of Canadians, raising fears of industry influence. Ottawa says it remains committed — but the latest budget added no new funds, and provinces are divided.
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Insurance lobbyists ramped up ‘pressure campaign’ against pharmacare ahead of federal budget: Council of Canadians
The insurance industry has lobbied policymakers about pharmacare dozens of times since the election of Prime Minister Mark Carney in
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January 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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The Globe and Mail is now running scenarios for how the US may take parts of Canada.
Connecting these dots, a plausible scenario for U.S. application of military force against Canada to seize our oil resources goes something like this. An independence referendum in Alberta – during which separatists receive a huge infusion of grey MAGA money – sees a majority vote to remain part of Canada, but with 30 per cent or more voting for separation. Mr. Trump declares the result is “fake” and that actual support for separation was “well over” 50 per cent. Alberta separatists then appeal to the U.S. for help, claiming various kinds of oppression. The U.S. moves troops to the northern Montana border and tells the rest of Canada that Alberta must be allowed to join America as the “51st state.”
January 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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I recently spoke with @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social from @nbmediacoop.bsky.social about my documentary film in advance of the New Brunswick premiere in Moncton! Here's a link to our conversation.
The screening is Sunday 11 Jan 1pm at Moncton Public Library. Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
January 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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2025 in review: Crackdown at the border, record penalty for seafood company, far-right event cancelled and more
2025 in review: Crackdown at the border, record penalty for seafood company, far-right event cancelled
It was a turbulent and difficult year practically everywhere in the world. The inauguration of Donald Trump to his second
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December 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Deal speeding up environmental reviews attracts criticism from Mi’kmaq rights and conservation groups [video]

Potential federal reliance on provincial assessments raises concerns about weaker oversight, reduced Indigenous consultation

By @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social
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Deal speeding up environmental reviews attracts criticism from Mi’kmaq rights and conservation groups [video]
New Brunswick has signed a deal with the federal government meant to speed up the development of major projects, but
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December 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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NB Update: Ending the second-generation cut-off | Record number of ‘vulnerable’ migrant workers | Environmental reviews ‘streamlined’ [video]
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NB Update: Ending the second-generation cut-off | Record number of ‘vulnerable’ migrant workers | Environmental revi
On this episode of the NB Update, we look at how a Mi'kmaq senator is pushing for reforms that would
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December 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM