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#DearDougie
What ELSE Are You HIDING SVP⁉️
(inquiring minds wanna know) 🔚 #DougFord #Greenbelt #OntarioPlace #ScienceCentre … #SkillsDevelopment

Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 12h

NEW: Ontario’s transparency watchdog has been forced to “intervene” after the solicitor general’s office repeatedly ignored orders to release information.

It’s part of a trend which has also raised questions about political interference. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154356...

Ontario watchdog ‘intervening’ after solicitor general ignores transparency orders | Globalnews.ca

There have been several instances in recent years where the IPC has told the solicitor general's office to release information, only for the government to ignore the decree.

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November 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#ReBootAlberta ON
#Pipeline #MoU
Only on #Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/43624...
FOR TEXT click ALT 🔚 #abPoli #bcPoli #Canada #canPoli #cdnPoli #pipelineS

Michelle Shaw @ 7pm
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Speculating On The "MOU" Coming This Week
This is purely speculation, but I've seen a lot of online voices asking "why would Carney do this?", mostly because it so clearly will piss off BC. They're not wrong, but I think they may be missing the larger game here.
Assuming Carney has more or less the same information we do - which basically shows that there is no compelling business case for a pipeline, and that any of the likely commercial interests that might have at one time been interested simply are not - then the question is "why?".
The "why" is likely multi-faceted.
At the very least, Carney has to suspect that there is very little chance that a "shovel ready" project is going to emerge on this front any time soon - if ever. Short of Smith forming a pipeline company as a crown corporation, I don't see any takers on the horizon, and even then there's a couple of years' work to get a proposal put together (even if she manages to re-use the Northern Gateway work from Enbridge).
So, at that point, an "MOU" with Alberta is a low-ish political risk where Carney doesn't have to do much of anything until an actual project proposal hits the ground - and that places a whole bunch of work firmly in Alberta's court and keeps Smith (relatively) quiet while that process unfolds.
The few bits we've heard about the structure of the MOU, it's basically a bunch of "If / when Alberta does X, the Federal Government will do Y". If that is the case, Alberta will have a very hard time speed-running things, especially when it comes to gathering consent from stakeholders such as the affected indigenous communities.
Carney's bet here is that the process itself will tie Smith up long enough that he can do other things. As far as BC goes, I suspect there's some back channel conversations between Carney's team and Eby's people. Eby is going to play up the fight with Alberta simply because that's good politics for him.
Do I believe …

November 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

NATIONAL PARKS PLUS
#BoycottUSA
#TRAVEL #CANADA
🇨🇦 Be our Guests #CanadaStrongPass incl #VIArail* Revived for Dec 12 - Jan 15 www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
CONTRAST
🇺🇸 Extra $100 for “Foreigners” www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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Canada Strong Pass

From December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026, enjoy free or discounted admission to some of the country’s most iconic places. The Canada Strong Pass lets you explore the richness of the country — from m...

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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#ClimateCrisis
🌞 SOLAR ENERGY COULD
SAVE the WORLD
Bad news for #BigOil from #BillMcKibben Although he’s been warning the world about the risks of #ClimateChange for decades - there’s hope now 🔚 #abPoli #ableg #CPC #Canada #cdnPoli #canPoli #Housing #pipeline #pipelineS #SOLAR #trump #UPC

www.cbc.ca

November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#poiLIEVre the poseur today
~“On what date will construction begin on a pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific coast?”
Without one word about FINANCING “(he) argued that the Constitution grants Ottawa sole authority over interprov’l #pipelines & accused the gov’t of creating unnecessary barriers by ⬇️

November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES
i actually prefer living in a country 🇨🇦 where the Supreme Court holds more sway than rotating politicians
There were good reasons this concept never passed muster even BEFORE events under trump (1/2)🔚 #law #SCC #Canada #cdnPoli #canPoli #RuleOfLaw

This Week at the SCC: Mandatory Minimum Sentences

On Friday, October 31, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in Québec v. Senneville and Naud and decide whether Canada’s one-year mandatory minimum sentences for child sexual…

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November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#tariffs #Canada
WHY IS #cdnMedia still acting
AS IF
• the ONLY deal that matters is with the same UNreliable 🇺🇸 who continues to violate #CUSMA #USMCA
• ANY ‘deal’ is better than a BAD ‘deal’
• #MarkCarney has NOT been 🛩️ all over the globe to secure NEW markets 🔚 #WhoCares #cdnPoli #cAnPoli #CBC

November 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#SteveOuthouse - the new #poiLIEvre #CPC Campaign Manager will likely join his FORMER CLIENT #DanielleSmith @ the #UPC AGM this weekend 🐦‍⬛crowing about their #MoU ‘victory’ 🔚 #Canada #cdnPoli #canPol #polCan #canPoli #abPoli #abLeg #bcPoli #PIPELINEs #Pipeline unitedconservative.ca/agm-2025/

AGM 2025 - United Conservative Party of Alberta

November 28-30 Edmonton Expo Centre Online registration is now closed. Members can get tickets onsite beginning Friday at 12 noon. SUPER EARLY BIRD NO LUNCH $ 119 Ended June 15 SUPER EARLY BIRD with L...

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November 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

"The reason this is an #𝐌𝐨𝐔
...𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐧'𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞"
- #AdrianDix
#BC Minister of #Energy & #Climate
He also suggested that the (MoU) is focused on a speculative #Pipeline without a settled route or confirmed buyers /CBC @ tinyurl.com/9-6990768 🔚 #Canada #cdnPoli #abPoli #bcPoli #canPoli

November 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#MoU 🇨🇦 #Alberta #Saskatchewan* #Ontario 2025-07-22
CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT on #PIPELINEs #CriticalMinerals & “responsible #energy development”
* 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 … 🦬🔚 #MANITOBA #Canada #Pipeline #cdnPoli #abPoli #bcPoli #onPol #skPoli #cdnPoli #polCan #canPoli www.ontario.ca/page/coopera...

Cooperation agreement on pipelines, critical minerals and responsible energy development: Ontario and Alberta and Saskatchewan

The Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Ontario, the Government of Alberta and the Government of Saskatchewan sets out the roles and responsibilities in their partnership regarding p...

www.ontario.ca

November 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

📜 Kindly read & ask
“𝑊ℎ𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝐴𝑁𝑌𝑏𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 #poiLIEvre 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑦?”
📲sign 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠 Petition E-6679 closes Nov.27)
📲 Post Widely on any other #SocialMedia
(See Also 🇺🇸TrumpLike! 👑KING! of 🇨🇦 #disInformation #misInformation …) 🔚 #cPc #cdnPoli #polCan #canPoli #qcPoli #CanadaStrong

November 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

REMINDER
#RosemaryBarton & the #CBC got us all worked up >7 weeks ago too with her “single source”
Funny how no one from THERE has bothered to explain an #MoU to us, non?
We can read the T͟E͟R͟M͟S͟ on Thursday 🔚 #Canada #Pipeline #cdnPoli #abPoli #bcPoli #canPoli #Pipelines www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney raised Keystone XL pipeline revival in meeting with Trump | CBC News

Relief for Canada from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum may come thanks to renewed interest in a pipeline project first proposed more than 15 years ago.

www.cbc.ca

November 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

MEMORANDA of UNDERSTANDING
“an #MoU is N͟O͟T͟ a legal contract
While it outlines the understanding between parties, it does N͟O͟T͟ have the same legal standing as a contract” 🔚 #Canada #Pipeline #cdnPoli #abPoli #bcPoli #CBC #canPoli #Pipelines lawyersontheweb.com/common-mista...

Common mistakes to avoid when using this form for a Memorandum of Understanding in Canada - Lawyers on the web | Web marketing for law firms

Smart Legal Guide for Your Memorandum of Understanding – Canada Understanding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) In the world of business and legal contracts, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ...

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November 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

NEW #CPC CAMPAIGN MANAGER
“Winning* Elections with (“Christian” #AntiChoice) Conservative Strategist #SteveOuthouse” 2025-10-30
⚠️ads but interesting
* #DanielleSmith ❗️AND #TonyWakeham NL🔚 🔚 #poiLIEvre #UPC #Canada #cdnPoli #canPoli #abPoli #abLeg #nlPoli #FaceBook youtu.be/KhFHr6mPqEk?...

Winning Elections with Conservative Strategist Steve Outhouse | The Herle Burly

YouTube video by Air Quotes Media

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November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#UKRAINE is
N͟O͟T͟ f͟o͟r͟ S͟A͟L͟E͟❗️🔚
#usPol #russia #putin #Canada #Greenland #Never51 #cdnPoli #canPoli #Canadian #Denmark #PANAMAcanal
It’s the #GulfOfMEXICO

November 23, 2025 at 6:09 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

🇺🇸 OWES 🌎 $ZILLIONS
start here
#WWI ‘Neutral’ to 1917-APR
#WWII ‘Isolationist’ to 1941-DEC*
#BigOil -> #ClimateCrisis

* #MilitaryInduStrialComplex until 🇺🇸 Pearl Harbor (Pacific)
🔚 #Europe #BritishEmpire #CommonWealth #Canadian #canPoli #cdnPoli #usPol #war #wars #Canada ii #History ii

💪🏼🫎🛶🦫🌲💨🪨🌊 @grannycanuck.bsky.social · 15d

WORLD WAR HISTORY
Dates of Entry
🪖WWI
1914-Aug Canada
1917-Apr USA
🪖WWII
1939-Sep Canada
1941-Dec USA*
The🇺🇸 came to lead the world
b/c the British Empire went bankrupt saving Europe from the N*zis
(The🇺🇸… extended credit for armaments)
* Pearl Harbor🔚 #Canada #history #VeteransDay #RemembranceDay

November 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

DRAFT
🇺🇸 OWES 🌎 $ZILLIONS
start here
#WWI ‘Neutral’ to 1917-APR
#WWII ‘Isolationist’ to 1941-DEC*
#BigOil -> #ClimateCrisis

* 🇺🇸 #MilitaryInduStrialComplex until Pearl Harbor (Pacific)
🔚 #Europe #BritishEmpire #CommonWealth #Canadian #canPoli #cdnPoli #war #wars #Canada ii #History ii

💪🏼🫎🛶🦫🌲💨🪨🌊 @grannycanuck.bsky.social · 15d

WORLD WAR HISTORY
Dates of Entry
🪖WWI
1914-Aug Canada
1917-Apr USA
🪖WWII
1939-Sep Canada
1941-Dec USA*
The🇺🇸 came to lead the world
b/c the British Empire went bankrupt saving Europe from the N*zis
(The🇺🇸… extended credit for armaments)
* Pearl Harbor🔚 #Canada #history #VeteransDay #RemembranceDay

November 23, 2025 at 5:26 AM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

ARCTIC SOVEREIGNTY
Did Yu know?
Our 5,000 #CanadianRangers
defend 40%❗️of #Canada ‘s landmass AND 75%❗️of our coasts (with C-19 Rifles tinyurl.com/C-19rifle + tinyurl.com/C-19stock) #Budget2025 #Defence 🔚 #Indigenous #Inuit #cdnPoli #canPoli #🇨🇦Indigenous

Canadian Rangers

The Canadian Rangers are a unique organization within the Armed Forces, created to provide a paramilitary presence in the North and in other remote areas made u...

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November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#ClimateCrisis
WATER & AI I
please think before using #AI to generate a text, meme or e-Mail
A single 100-word item generated with AI uses AT LEAST a cup of #water*
(Don’t think that matters? Ask those suffering in any underServiced, drought or #war ravaged region)
* & stifles yR own creativity

https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/waterscarity2025x1.jpg

November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#SUDAN Violence began again in April of 2023
#YALE REPORTS medicine.yale.edu/lab/khoshnoo... ON (post trump) #AlJazeera ⬇️
See Also #LANCET @ www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🔚 #Darfur #RSF #war #wars youtu.be/ieDxeeyYh64?...

November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#HecateStrait
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY II
#AndrewScheer & the #CPC
Spread #FlamingFibs without shame 🔚 #abPoli #abLeg #bcPoli #Canada #canPoli #cdnPoli #HaidaGwaii #TankerBan #BigOil #DanielleSmith #UCP #Indigenous #ElizabethMay #🇨🇦Indigenous

Green Party of Canada | Parti Vert du Canada @canadiangreens.bsky.social · 5d

Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters.

November 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM

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@grannycanuck.bsky.social

#JamilJirvani on 🇨🇦
SCHOOL-FOOD PROGRAM
𝑖'𝑚 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠
✝️ Corporal Works of Mercy
#1 FEED the HUNGRY
Give drink to the thirsty
Clothe the naked
Shelter the homeless
Visit the imprisoned
Care for the sick
Bury the dead
🆕? #CDNschoolFood 🔚 #CPC #Canada #cdnPoli #canPoli #CPC #JdVance #WorksOfMercy