Deb Jeffrey
@debjeffrey.bsky.social
Canadian bird nerd, advocate for social & environmental justice, believer in building strong community by sharing info on issues & events. Any humour in dark times appreciated.
World Economic Forum Global Risks ranked in two and 10 years into the future.
In 10 years, the risks will likely be equally severe planet-wide but not equitably felt.
Cyber technology may well be a moot point by then.
In 10 years, the risks will likely be equally severe planet-wide but not equitably felt.
Cyber technology may well be a moot point by then.
January 16, 2026 at 4:52 AM
World Economic Forum Global Risks ranked in two and 10 years into the future.
In 10 years, the risks will likely be equally severe planet-wide but not equitably felt.
Cyber technology may well be a moot point by then.
In 10 years, the risks will likely be equally severe planet-wide but not equitably felt.
Cyber technology may well be a moot point by then.
I sure don't have a good feeling as our colonial government sets up First Nations for "divide and conquer"...again.
Hoping for the best for Coastal Nations and for a sustainable economy that doesn't blow the carbon budget.
Feels like 'Carney Blarny' is ratcheting up.
Hoping for the best for Coastal Nations and for a sustainable economy that doesn't blow the carbon budget.
Feels like 'Carney Blarny' is ratcheting up.
Coastal First Nations' support for the current oil tanker moratorium off B.C.'s coast was made clear again to PM Carney on his brief visit Tuesday. "We called on him to support it to protect—to grow—our sustainable economy" President K̓áwáziɫ, Marilyn Slett said. www.theenergymix.com/coastal-firs...
Defend B.C. Tanker Ban Over Pipeline: Coastal First Nations
Coastal First Nations Call on Carney to Defend Tanker Ban on B.C.'s Coast, Despite MOU
www.theenergymix.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:52 PM
I sure don't have a good feeling as our colonial government sets up First Nations for "divide and conquer"...again.
Hoping for the best for Coastal Nations and for a sustainable economy that doesn't blow the carbon budget.
Feels like 'Carney Blarny' is ratcheting up.
Hoping for the best for Coastal Nations and for a sustainable economy that doesn't blow the carbon budget.
Feels like 'Carney Blarny' is ratcheting up.
In 2013, at South Riverdale Health Centre, he created an 8 foot copper flame memorial for Toronto drug users via contract from a harm reduction group. Part of his earnings used to pay street people to etch their own art & words onto it.
His sculptures, many tiny, some huge - cry for social justice.
His sculptures, many tiny, some huge - cry for social justice.
Rock Dobey’s metal plaques are all over Toronto
After more than 50 years of creating art, metal artist Rocky Dobey has left his mark all over the city of Toronto
www.torontotoday.ca
January 15, 2026 at 1:41 AM
In 2013, at South Riverdale Health Centre, he created an 8 foot copper flame memorial for Toronto drug users via contract from a harm reduction group. Part of his earnings used to pay street people to etch their own art & words onto it.
His sculptures, many tiny, some huge - cry for social justice.
His sculptures, many tiny, some huge - cry for social justice.
Back to a Canadian company - Rochel - selling armoured vehicles to ICE. Imagine the carnage they could cause on the streets now. It is a weapons of war oriented company applauded by all levels of government.
We are not worthy as a country to hold Lester Pearson's Nobel #Peace Prize any longer.
We are not worthy as a country to hold Lester Pearson's Nobel #Peace Prize any longer.
Roshel – Smart Armored Vehicles
Roshel is one of the largest manufacturers of smart armored vehicles for commercial and government organizations in North America.
roshel.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Back to a Canadian company - Rochel - selling armoured vehicles to ICE. Imagine the carnage they could cause on the streets now. It is a weapons of war oriented company applauded by all levels of government.
We are not worthy as a country to hold Lester Pearson's Nobel #Peace Prize any longer.
We are not worthy as a country to hold Lester Pearson's Nobel #Peace Prize any longer.
Wayne Horton writes on substack. To date, I find he is an accurate historian & lucid analyst of Canadian affairs. He turned his abilities to this recent deadly U.S. debacle.
Expanding on needless deaths at Kent State in 1970, he clearly identifies causes in common.
The Times They Aren’t A-Changing
Expanding on needless deaths at Kent State in 1970, he clearly identifies causes in common.
The Times They Aren’t A-Changing
The Times They Aren’t A-Changing
From Kent State to Minneapolis: How the U.S. Excuses Killing Its Own
open.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Wayne Horton writes on substack. To date, I find he is an accurate historian & lucid analyst of Canadian affairs. He turned his abilities to this recent deadly U.S. debacle.
Expanding on needless deaths at Kent State in 1970, he clearly identifies causes in common.
The Times They Aren’t A-Changing
Expanding on needless deaths at Kent State in 1970, he clearly identifies causes in common.
The Times They Aren’t A-Changing
Fondly remembering the years in Canada when this #poem by UK poet Brian Bilston seemed more a light-hearted reflection on difficult winter weather rather than on soul-crushing global chaos.
January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Fondly remembering the years in Canada when this #poem by UK poet Brian Bilston seemed more a light-hearted reflection on difficult winter weather rather than on soul-crushing global chaos.
Reposted by Deb Jeffrey
The federal government says the military will be deployed in Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
APTN News Brief: 12 Jan 2026—Canadian military to assist Cree Nation hit hard by multi-day power outage
Our lead story: the federal government announces the Canadian military will be deployed to assist Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, where much of its housing was damaged due to a late-D...
pod.fo
January 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
The federal government says the military will be deployed in Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Set at 89 seconds to midnight in 2025...
Do you think I should be making bets on how many seconds will be shaved off on Jan. 27???
Might be my last chance to amass a fortune.🥺
Do you think I should be making bets on how many seconds will be shaved off on Jan. 27???
Might be my last chance to amass a fortune.🥺
Who sets the time on the Doomsday Clock?
The Clock is set by members of the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board.
On January 27, the board will reveal the 2026 Doomsday Clock time.
Learn more about the board: buff.ly/C5i1WD6
The Clock is set by members of the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board.
On January 27, the board will reveal the 2026 Doomsday Clock time.
Learn more about the board: buff.ly/C5i1WD6
Science and Security Board - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The Science and Security Board (SASB) is comprised of a select group of globally recognized leaders with a specific focus on nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. The SASB…
buff.ly
January 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Set at 89 seconds to midnight in 2025...
Do you think I should be making bets on how many seconds will be shaved off on Jan. 27???
Might be my last chance to amass a fortune.🥺
Do you think I should be making bets on how many seconds will be shaved off on Jan. 27???
Might be my last chance to amass a fortune.🥺
To help from Canada, don't forget Roshel in Brampton ON which took a contract to send armoured vehicles for use by ICE. Maybe give them a call? (905) 565-0355
January 12, 2026 at 4:17 AM
To help from Canada, don't forget Roshel in Brampton ON which took a contract to send armoured vehicles for use by ICE. Maybe give them a call? (905) 565-0355
It is oft said these days that political & social conditions are like 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
I think 'Oryx and Crake' is the prescient & real danger now, as penned by Atwood in 2003...
"I didn't put in anything that we haven't already done & are not already doing...coupled with trends underway... "
I think 'Oryx and Crake' is the prescient & real danger now, as penned by Atwood in 2003...
"I didn't put in anything that we haven't already done & are not already doing...coupled with trends underway... "
January 12, 2026 at 3:14 AM
It is oft said these days that political & social conditions are like 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
I think 'Oryx and Crake' is the prescient & real danger now, as penned by Atwood in 2003...
"I didn't put in anything that we haven't already done & are not already doing...coupled with trends underway... "
I think 'Oryx and Crake' is the prescient & real danger now, as penned by Atwood in 2003...
"I didn't put in anything that we haven't already done & are not already doing...coupled with trends underway... "
Tough to keep track of all the largely unfounded reasons for grudges held so tightly by the U.S. president. I knew Gov. Tim Walz - Democrat on the party ticket in 2024 - was likely part of the hate he is pouring over Minneapolis/St. Paul but didn't know the "Somalis are garbage" aspect.
How asinine.
How asinine.
Before fatal ICE shooting, Minnesota had become Trump target
Months before a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot a motorist in Minnesota on Wednesday, President Donald Trump had fixated on the state, repeatedly criticizing its Democratic leaders and the large S...
www.reuters.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Tough to keep track of all the largely unfounded reasons for grudges held so tightly by the U.S. president. I knew Gov. Tim Walz - Democrat on the party ticket in 2024 - was likely part of the hate he is pouring over Minneapolis/St. Paul but didn't know the "Somalis are garbage" aspect.
How asinine.
How asinine.
"We found that environmental outcomes emerge from reciprocal relationships between people & the natural world..... positive outcomes will only continue with long-term financial commitment and full recognition of Indigenous rights."
Indigenous-led conservation efforts match or surpass similar initiatives when properly funded, new research shows
Federally funded Indigenous-led conservation programs are delivering highly effective climate and biodiversity outcomes, aligning with national greenhouse gas mitigation and biodiversity goals, accord...
phys.org
January 12, 2026 at 12:40 AM
"We found that environmental outcomes emerge from reciprocal relationships between people & the natural world..... positive outcomes will only continue with long-term financial commitment and full recognition of Indigenous rights."
Knowing that for many in N. America, the concept of "socialism" is based on misinformation, I'd say try thinking #socialdemocracy for a fresh look at avoiding "barbarism".
It is rather urgent. perspectivesjournal.ca/editorial-wi...
It is rather urgent. perspectivesjournal.ca/editorial-wi...
Editorial — From the Ashes? | Special Issue - Winter 2026 | Perspectives Journal
The politics of the centre are no match for the challenges that face humanity. We do, it seems, face a choice between socialism or barbarism.
perspectivesjournal.ca
January 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Knowing that for many in N. America, the concept of "socialism" is based on misinformation, I'd say try thinking #socialdemocracy for a fresh look at avoiding "barbarism".
It is rather urgent. perspectivesjournal.ca/editorial-wi...
It is rather urgent. perspectivesjournal.ca/editorial-wi...
Digging ourselves into a dark place in Canada.
The 'No More Loopholes Act' private members Bill C-233 from MP Jenny Kwan, is trying to dig us out.
Project Plowshares & others have exposed ongoing violations of international agreements by exporting weapons or parts to the U.S. for IDF use in #Gaza.
The 'No More Loopholes Act' private members Bill C-233 from MP Jenny Kwan, is trying to dig us out.
Project Plowshares & others have exposed ongoing violations of international agreements by exporting weapons or parts to the U.S. for IDF use in #Gaza.
How Canada Arms Israel's Genocide | Bill C-233 Explained
YouTube video by CJPME
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Digging ourselves into a dark place in Canada.
The 'No More Loopholes Act' private members Bill C-233 from MP Jenny Kwan, is trying to dig us out.
Project Plowshares & others have exposed ongoing violations of international agreements by exporting weapons or parts to the U.S. for IDF use in #Gaza.
The 'No More Loopholes Act' private members Bill C-233 from MP Jenny Kwan, is trying to dig us out.
Project Plowshares & others have exposed ongoing violations of international agreements by exporting weapons or parts to the U.S. for IDF use in #Gaza.
I can't help but wonder about those who take jobs with ICE or similar institutions now.
My father told me he & most he knew enlisted in the armed forces in 1939 first & foremost because they badly needed jobs.
How many of you have obeyed morally questionable orders from the boss to keep your job?
My father told me he & most he knew enlisted in the armed forces in 1939 first & foremost because they badly needed jobs.
How many of you have obeyed morally questionable orders from the boss to keep your job?
January 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
I can't help but wonder about those who take jobs with ICE or similar institutions now.
My father told me he & most he knew enlisted in the armed forces in 1939 first & foremost because they badly needed jobs.
How many of you have obeyed morally questionable orders from the boss to keep your job?
My father told me he & most he knew enlisted in the armed forces in 1939 first & foremost because they badly needed jobs.
How many of you have obeyed morally questionable orders from the boss to keep your job?
Find effective ways to resist and take action for #peace and #socialjustice. Based in Australia but global in reach.
commonslibrary.org
Connections to groups like Waging Nonviolence and many others. bsky.app/profile/wagi...
commonslibrary.org
Connections to groups like Waging Nonviolence and many others. bsky.app/profile/wagi...
The Commons
Do you want to change the world for the better? Commons Library is an online library for social change - Making activism smarter & stronger.
commonslibrary.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Find effective ways to resist and take action for #peace and #socialjustice. Based in Australia but global in reach.
commonslibrary.org
Connections to groups like Waging Nonviolence and many others. bsky.app/profile/wagi...
commonslibrary.org
Connections to groups like Waging Nonviolence and many others. bsky.app/profile/wagi...
"People are calling this as a moment to Abolish ICE — and to remove these lawless federal agencies. People are swiftly organizing national actions on Saturday connecting the raw violence of kidnapping and killing in Venezuela with the violence of kidnapping and killing residents here."
Honoring the many responses to Renee Nicole Good’s murder
Demanding “calm” after ICE's killing in Minneapolis is misguided. The task isn't to extinguish anger, but to channel it in defense of life.
wagingnonviolence.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM
"People are calling this as a moment to Abolish ICE — and to remove these lawless federal agencies. People are swiftly organizing national actions on Saturday connecting the raw violence of kidnapping and killing in Venezuela with the violence of kidnapping and killing residents here."
I suspect it may have passed unnoticed. youtu.be/bsr6sNxxFlQ?...
The Last Normal Day
YouTube video by The Burning Hell - Topic
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 7:03 AM
I suspect it may have passed unnoticed. youtu.be/bsr6sNxxFlQ?...
Have we passed the point of no return by sitting on our hands globally and tolerating and even abetting all this grossly indecent and destructive behaviour? Did we delude ourselves by NOT imagining that hundreds of millions of people would NOT stop this insanity? Certainly feels like it.
January 8, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Have we passed the point of no return by sitting on our hands globally and tolerating and even abetting all this grossly indecent and destructive behaviour? Did we delude ourselves by NOT imagining that hundreds of millions of people would NOT stop this insanity? Certainly feels like it.
As well, investments that fund our Canada Pension Plan amount to US$370.3 billion in assets in the United States, representing 47% of its total portfolio as of September 30, 2025.
Seems like a $hedge forcing us to tip-toe when reacting to U.S. #imperialism
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/pens...
Seems like a $hedge forcing us to tip-toe when reacting to U.S. #imperialism
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/pens...
Why Canada’s pension giants should invest more at home
Canada’s top pension funds invest mostly overseas. Smarter incentives would channel trillions into Canadian infrastructure, jobs and innovation.
policyoptions.irpp.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
As well, investments that fund our Canada Pension Plan amount to US$370.3 billion in assets in the United States, representing 47% of its total portfolio as of September 30, 2025.
Seems like a $hedge forcing us to tip-toe when reacting to U.S. #imperialism
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/pens...
Seems like a $hedge forcing us to tip-toe when reacting to U.S. #imperialism
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/12/pens...
An often used quote in many languages for finding solace.
Dig deeper - Isak Dinesen & Karen Blixen are the same person. Beloved Danish author who also wrote 'Out of Africa'. And she did not use those exact words that are quoted so frequently. The whole story movingoceans.com/uncategorize...
Dig deeper - Isak Dinesen & Karen Blixen are the same person. Beloved Danish author who also wrote 'Out of Africa'. And she did not use those exact words that are quoted so frequently. The whole story movingoceans.com/uncategorize...
January 7, 2026 at 6:46 AM
An often used quote in many languages for finding solace.
Dig deeper - Isak Dinesen & Karen Blixen are the same person. Beloved Danish author who also wrote 'Out of Africa'. And she did not use those exact words that are quoted so frequently. The whole story movingoceans.com/uncategorize...
Dig deeper - Isak Dinesen & Karen Blixen are the same person. Beloved Danish author who also wrote 'Out of Africa'. And she did not use those exact words that are quoted so frequently. The whole story movingoceans.com/uncategorize...
Engage in creating an "enshittification-resistant internet".
Wrestle the internet way from U.S. chaos that is blinding us all to our loss of digital sovereignty and autonomy.
archive.org/details/doct...
Wrestle the internet way from U.S. chaos that is blinding us all to our loss of digital sovereignty and autonomy.
archive.org/details/doct...
A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet : Cory Doctorow : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Trump has staged an unscheduled, midair rapid disassembly of the global system of trade. Ironically, it is this system that prevented all of America's...
archive.org
January 7, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Engage in creating an "enshittification-resistant internet".
Wrestle the internet way from U.S. chaos that is blinding us all to our loss of digital sovereignty and autonomy.
archive.org/details/doct...
Wrestle the internet way from U.S. chaos that is blinding us all to our loss of digital sovereignty and autonomy.
archive.org/details/doct...
Reposted by Deb Jeffrey
Here's a big shock! The Cato Institute decried U.S. actions in #Venezula.
When a spokesperson for the likes of the Koch bros give Trump a thumbs down...what gives?
Not a complete mismatch. Cato aligns with right-wing on economic issues but left-wing on foreign policy issues.
Still....hmmmm....
When a spokesperson for the likes of the Koch bros give Trump a thumbs down...what gives?
Not a complete mismatch. Cato aligns with right-wing on economic issues but left-wing on foreign policy issues.
Still....hmmmm....
January 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Here's a big shock! The Cato Institute decried U.S. actions in #Venezula.
When a spokesperson for the likes of the Koch bros give Trump a thumbs down...what gives?
Not a complete mismatch. Cato aligns with right-wing on economic issues but left-wing on foreign policy issues.
Still....hmmmm....
When a spokesperson for the likes of the Koch bros give Trump a thumbs down...what gives?
Not a complete mismatch. Cato aligns with right-wing on economic issues but left-wing on foreign policy issues.
Still....hmmmm....
"A journalist arrested in Canada for trying to do their job?"
Many others there bearing witness at Wet’suwet’en territory were also arrested & charged in 2021.
Surely the danger of allowing free reign to the RCMP & the like must be understood by now as we watch ICE in the U.S. & actions in Gaza.
Many others there bearing witness at Wet’suwet’en territory were also arrested & charged in 2021.
Surely the danger of allowing free reign to the RCMP & the like must be understood by now as we watch ICE in the U.S. & actions in Gaza.
In 2021, photojournalist Amber Bracken was on assignment for The Narwhal documenting tensions over the construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in B.C. The RCMP arrested Amber while she was doing her job and held her in a cell for three nights. Learn more here: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
January 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM
"A journalist arrested in Canada for trying to do their job?"
Many others there bearing witness at Wet’suwet’en territory were also arrested & charged in 2021.
Surely the danger of allowing free reign to the RCMP & the like must be understood by now as we watch ICE in the U.S. & actions in Gaza.
Many others there bearing witness at Wet’suwet’en territory were also arrested & charged in 2021.
Surely the danger of allowing free reign to the RCMP & the like must be understood by now as we watch ICE in the U.S. & actions in Gaza.