Greg MacEachern
@gregmaceachern.bsky.social
Nova Scotian in Ottawa. Comms guy: crisis, govt and otherwise. I talk about politics on CBC's Power and Politics with David Cochrane, the Arlene Bynon Show etc. Former municipal/provincial/federal advisor, two national elections East Coast media/advance
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Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum met in private. What could it mean for trade talks? | Power & Politics
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As Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum met in private in the backdrop of FIFA our Power and Politics #PoliticalPulse panel responded on what that might mean, and also discussed new polling numbers on the pipeline MOU and the political implications:
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Even Gaston’s cold villain heart thaws at Christmas… 🎄🎹😑
#PlanetJoey #HolidayHijinks #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #ComicStrip #FestiveFun
#PlanetJoey #HolidayHijinks #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #ComicStrip #FestiveFun
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Even Gaston’s cold villain heart thaws at Christmas… 🎄🎹😑
#PlanetJoey #HolidayHijinks #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #ComicStrip #FestiveFun
#PlanetJoey #HolidayHijinks #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #ComicStrip #FestiveFun
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Friday: the perfect time for a little snow-cializing. ❄️😄
#PlanetJoey #FridayFun #WinterLaughs #Webcomics #ComicStrip
#PlanetJoey #FridayFun #WinterLaughs #Webcomics #ComicStrip
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Friday: the perfect time for a little snow-cializing. ❄️😄
#PlanetJoey #FridayFun #WinterLaughs #Webcomics #ComicStrip
#PlanetJoey #FridayFun #WinterLaughs #Webcomics #ComicStrip
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When Herb’s in charge of Santa’s snacks, only the finest will do. 🎅🧀✨
#PlanetJoey #HolidayHumor #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #FestiveFun #Charcuterie
#PlanetJoey #HolidayHumor #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #FestiveFun #Charcuterie
December 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
When Herb’s in charge of Santa’s snacks, only the finest will do. 🎅🧀✨
#PlanetJoey #HolidayHumor #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #FestiveFun #Charcuterie
#PlanetJoey #HolidayHumor #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #FestiveFun #Charcuterie
Political Pulse panel on stories to watch in 2026 | Power & Politics youtu.be/6ekajd_wvcs?...
Political Pulse panel on stories to watch in 2026 | Power & Politics
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December 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Political Pulse panel on stories to watch in 2026 | Power & Politics youtu.be/6ekajd_wvcs?...
Some of my favourite Christmas specials… the movie “Small Gifts” (filmed on NB)… the Xmas Eve episode of “Schitt’s Creek”… Charlie Brown (of course) and CBC Power and Politics with David Cochrane’s #PoliticalPulse year in review panel coming up at 5pmE. Gather the kids! 🎅😂
December 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Some of my favourite Christmas specials… the movie “Small Gifts” (filmed on NB)… the Xmas Eve episode of “Schitt’s Creek”… Charlie Brown (of course) and CBC Power and Politics with David Cochrane’s #PoliticalPulse year in review panel coming up at 5pmE. Gather the kids! 🎅😂
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Karina Roman on P&P poses the question of whether it’s “fair game to actively try to tempt MPs to cross the floor?”
@gregmaceachern.bsky.social shared his thoughts.
@gregmaceachern.bsky.social shared his thoughts.
December 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Karina Roman on P&P poses the question of whether it’s “fair game to actively try to tempt MPs to cross the floor?”
@gregmaceachern.bsky.social shared his thoughts.
@gregmaceachern.bsky.social shared his thoughts.
Fred has apparently been here since 2pm.
Coming up our week-in-review #PoliticalPulse CBC Power and Politics panel with me, Fred, Melanie Richer and guest host Karina Roman
Coming up our week-in-review #PoliticalPulse CBC Power and Politics panel with me, Fred, Melanie Richer and guest host Karina Roman
December 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Fred has apparently been here since 2pm.
Coming up our week-in-review #PoliticalPulse CBC Power and Politics panel with me, Fred, Melanie Richer and guest host Karina Roman
Coming up our week-in-review #PoliticalPulse CBC Power and Politics panel with me, Fred, Melanie Richer and guest host Karina Roman
CBC Power and Politics with David Cochrane’s week-ending #PoliticalPulse panel on the floor crossing, the MOU motion, and the potential impact on Poilievre’s leadership
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Is Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party leadership at risk? | Power & Politics
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December 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
CBC Power and Politics with David Cochrane’s week-ending #PoliticalPulse panel on the floor crossing, the MOU motion, and the potential impact on Poilievre’s leadership
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Up at 10:45amE to discuss the floor crossings with Arlene on SiriusXM CanadaTalks167’s Arlene Bynon Show
December 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Up at 10:45amE to discuss the floor crossings with Arlene on SiriusXM CanadaTalks167’s Arlene Bynon Show
Pretty cool Live TV moment with reaction to a to a floor crossing no one saw coming:
Reporter roundtable: Another Conservative MP crosses floor to join the L... youtu.be/ljMCc2MpCqg?...
Reporter roundtable: Another Conservative MP crosses floor to join the L... youtu.be/ljMCc2MpCqg?...
Reporter roundtable: Another Conservative MP crosses floor to join the Liberals | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
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December 12, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Pretty cool Live TV moment with reaction to a to a floor crossing no one saw coming:
Reporter roundtable: Another Conservative MP crosses floor to join the L... youtu.be/ljMCc2MpCqg?...
Reporter roundtable: Another Conservative MP crosses floor to join the L... youtu.be/ljMCc2MpCqg?...
Prime Minister Mark Carney introduces his newest Liberal MP Michael Ma at the Liberal Caucus Christmas Party.
December 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Prime Minister Mark Carney introduces his newest Liberal MP Michael Ma at the Liberal Caucus Christmas Party.
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If you’re looking for a local business selling a book about a local politician, Black Squirrel Books has you covered. They have signed copies of Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble Recipe. And it’s such a cool place to browse for other great finds, too. www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
Black Squirrel Books
Ottawa's bookstore cafe, serving up new & used books, coffee & tea.
www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If you’re looking for a local business selling a book about a local politician, Black Squirrel Books has you covered. They have signed copies of Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble Recipe. And it’s such a cool place to browse for other great finds, too. www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
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Gotta admit "the font is DEI" is a stage of absurdity I could not have predicted
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Gotta admit "the font is DEI" is a stage of absurdity I could not have predicted
Satisfaction with Carney government up 3 points to 62% - as voters think differently about economic challenges.
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Satisfaction with Carney government up 3 points to 62% - as voters think differently about economic challenges.
Normally if people are down about the economy they are angry at government. It’s more complicated right now, as people see economic pressures from outside our borders.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Satisfaction with Carney government up 3 points to 62% - as voters think differently about economic challenges.
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Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour
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Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour
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December 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Trump’s Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
“We are identifying who he is.”
Said by a man masking his own identity.
Said by a man masking his own identity.
In South Minneapolis, Minnesota, nearly two dozen neighbors confronted and surrounded ICE goons after rapid-response alerts were issued. The goons were questioning an East African man when the situation escalated, and they eventually left the area without making any arrests.
December 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“We are identifying who he is.”
Said by a man masking his own identity.
Said by a man masking his own identity.
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The boat wasn’t headed to the U.S., which we would have learned with a little due process instead of murder. www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNN Politics
The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east ...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The boat wasn’t headed to the U.S., which we would have learned with a little due process instead of murder. www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
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BASH: The president said very clearly this week he doesn't want Somali immigrants in America. He called them 'garbage.' Is that the real reason this operation is happening?
HOMAN: No. I think President Trump is referring to public safety threats & natl security threats
BASH: He didn't say that
HOMAN: No. I think President Trump is referring to public safety threats & natl security threats
BASH: He didn't say that
December 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
BASH: The president said very clearly this week he doesn't want Somali immigrants in America. He called them 'garbage.' Is that the real reason this operation is happening?
HOMAN: No. I think President Trump is referring to public safety threats & natl security threats
BASH: He didn't say that
HOMAN: No. I think President Trump is referring to public safety threats & natl security threats
BASH: He didn't say that
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The 62nd annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $751,000 for children in need
#NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PrinceEdwardIsland #Newfoundland #Labrador
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#NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PrinceEdwardIsland #Newfoundland #Labrador
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The 62nd annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $751,000 for children in need
With the help of many generous donors, the telethon raised more than $751,000 by the end of the broadcast at 6 p.m. Saturday, with a promise of more to come before donations close on Monday.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The 62nd annual Christmas Daddies Telethon raises more than $751,000 for children in need
#NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PrinceEdwardIsland #Newfoundland #Labrador
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#NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PrinceEdwardIsland #Newfoundland #Labrador
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Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
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The Halifax Explosion: Remembering the ‘unimaginable destruction’ and perseverance #NovaScotia
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The Halifax Explosion: Remembering the ‘unimaginable destruction’ and perseverance
A memorial service was held Saturday morning to mark the 108th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Halifax Explosion: Remembering the ‘unimaginable destruction’ and perseverance #NovaScotia
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My point is that you have to be careful with premises like, "I didn't know about it, so they've been hiding it and being sneaky."
Tech businesses have been calling for regulatory sandboxes for *years,* there've been public consultations, and it was promised in two successive budgets.
Tech businesses have been calling for regulatory sandboxes for *years,* there've been public consultations, and it was promised in two successive budgets.
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My point is that you have to be careful with premises like, "I didn't know about it, so they've been hiding it and being sneaky."
Tech businesses have been calling for regulatory sandboxes for *years,* there've been public consultations, and it was promised in two successive budgets.
Tech businesses have been calling for regulatory sandboxes for *years,* there've been public consultations, and it was promised in two successive budgets.