Lauren T.
@laurentouchant.bsky.social
This federal election will determine the future of our country. Choose wisely.
🇨🇦 is a sovereign nation.
🇨🇦 is a sovereign nation.
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NEWS: LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas — a massive facility that could detain up to 9,500 people.
LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas
The unwelcome facility would detain up to 9,500 people
meidasnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM
NEWS: LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas — a massive facility that could detain up to 9,500 people.
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We are entering the “falling out of windows” phase.
February 14, 2026 at 12:29 AM
We are entering the “falling out of windows” phase.
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“This is not a failure of democracy but a failure of governance.” Larry Diamond
Blaming democracy takes responsibility away from elected officials. #cdnpoli
Blaming democracy takes responsibility away from elected officials. #cdnpoli
AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
February 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
“This is not a failure of democracy but a failure of governance.” Larry Diamond
Blaming democracy takes responsibility away from elected officials. #cdnpoli
Blaming democracy takes responsibility away from elected officials. #cdnpoli
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12-year-old Maya. Hockey player, student, hero.
She is currently fighting for her life after being shot in the head & neck in Tumbler Ridge while trying to lock the classroom door during a mass shooting.
her mom shared this photo.
She needs our prayers.
She is currently fighting for her life after being shot in the head & neck in Tumbler Ridge while trying to lock the classroom door during a mass shooting.
her mom shared this photo.
She needs our prayers.
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
12-year-old Maya. Hockey player, student, hero.
She is currently fighting for her life after being shot in the head & neck in Tumbler Ridge while trying to lock the classroom door during a mass shooting.
her mom shared this photo.
She needs our prayers.
She is currently fighting for her life after being shot in the head & neck in Tumbler Ridge while trying to lock the classroom door during a mass shooting.
her mom shared this photo.
She needs our prayers.
Shocker… (and I say this as a person who grew up there - believe me, I know.) Shocker. Nothing is clean in that country… including figure skating. #cdnpoli
February 13, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Shocker… (and I say this as a person who grew up there - believe me, I know.) Shocker. Nothing is clean in that country… including figure skating. #cdnpoli
And their government is celebrating the reduction of the deficit. Yes, folks, it’s at the cost of your wallet. #cdnpoli
"A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirms what economists have long warned about: The burden of tariffs is borne almost entirely by the people living in the country that imposes them," writes Allison Morrow. | Analysis
A year in, it’s official: Americans, not foreigners, are paying for Trump’s tariffs | CNN Business
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirms what economists have long warned about: The burden of tariffs is borne almost entirely by the people living in the country that imposes ...
www.cnn.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:05 AM
And their government is celebrating the reduction of the deficit. Yes, folks, it’s at the cost of your wallet. #cdnpoli
Oh no, you mean independence would be fiscal suicide because oil is in the toilet at $68 a barrel? Owning resources doesn’t automatically make you wealthy. Cheap oil is bad news for Alberta, even with another pipeline. Who’s going to tell them? #cdnpoli
Once again, for the hundredth time: Alberta could solve this with a simple PST. You'd be able to balance the budget *and* save non-renewable resource royalties for the future.
But, of course, the self-appointed "fiscal conservatives" won't entertain the idea. #abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
But, of course, the self-appointed "fiscal conservatives" won't entertain the idea. #abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Danielle Smith says 'significant' deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says "significant" deficits are in store for the province as her government tries to grapple with low oil prices.
www.cbc.ca
February 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Oh no, you mean independence would be fiscal suicide because oil is in the toilet at $68 a barrel? Owning resources doesn’t automatically make you wealthy. Cheap oil is bad news for Alberta, even with another pipeline. Who’s going to tell them? #cdnpoli
They’re interfering in our domestic affairs. Their president launches attacks on us daily. Yet I still see American products flying off the shelves and people traveling to the U.S. for leisure. That’s enough. #cdnpoli #boycott
“While the company did not single out #Canadians specifically, the prolonged drop in #Canadian visitors to the #SunshineState is especially worrisome.”
www.forbes.com/sites/suzann...
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Canadians Continue One Year Of Declining Visits To U.S.
Unlike most travel boycotts, which tend to fizzle over time, Canadians show no sign of relenting on a national movement that cost the U.S. $4.5 billion in 2025.
www.forbes.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
February 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
More to the story... they are bankrupting importers. It is a long-term disaster. "Trump's tariffs have led to a surge in revenue for the government, but also a record-breaking financial shortfall among importers required to buy special bonds to guarantee payment of trade duties." #cdnpoli
Trump tariffs leave importers with record-breaking $3.5 billion U.S. Customs bond funding shortfall
U.S. Customs identified close to $3.6 billion in surety bond insufficiencies in fiscal 2025, a financial guarantee trade experts say has soared due to tariffs.
www.cnbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:57 AM
More to the story... they are bankrupting importers. It is a long-term disaster. "Trump's tariffs have led to a surge in revenue for the government, but also a record-breaking financial shortfall among importers required to buy special bonds to guarantee payment of trade duties." #cdnpoli
Common sense still exists...but the culture within the CPC sounds as healthy as hell.
"It's frankly distasteful that parliamentarians are set to receive a raise while the working man (and woman) in this country hasn't seen a decent raise in decades," Dawson wrote. #cdnpoli
"It's frankly distasteful that parliamentarians are set to receive a raise while the working man (and woman) in this country hasn't seen a decent raise in decades," Dawson wrote. #cdnpoli
Conservative MP refusing pay bump was heckled, admonished by his colleagues | CBC News
The Conservative MP who went public with his intent to refuse a pending parliamentary pay increase was called out by the party whip in front of his colleagues and heckled as he tried to defend his dec...
www.cbc.ca
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Common sense still exists...but the culture within the CPC sounds as healthy as hell.
"It's frankly distasteful that parliamentarians are set to receive a raise while the working man (and woman) in this country hasn't seen a decent raise in decades," Dawson wrote. #cdnpoli
"It's frankly distasteful that parliamentarians are set to receive a raise while the working man (and woman) in this country hasn't seen a decent raise in decades," Dawson wrote. #cdnpoli
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Call it what you want, but Canadians are not enthused about the idea of seeking foreign support in breaking up our country
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Canadians Call It Treason as Alberta Separatists Face National Backlash
A clear majority agree that turning to the U.S. for assistance in separation is inappropriate
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Call it what you want, but Canadians are not enthused about the idea of seeking foreign support in breaking up our country
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
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Rep. Jesús García comes out swinging: "You're one of the worst attorney generals in our history and an instrument of Donald Trump's lawless authoritarian agenda, and I'm glad the American people are seeing who you are." #cdnpoli
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Rep. Jesús García comes out swinging: "You're one of the worst attorney generals in our history and an instrument of Donald Trump's lawless authoritarian agenda, and I'm glad the American people are seeing who you are." #cdnpoli
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Of course Trump is thinking about ripping up the trade deal with Canada.
He sees us as an enemy.
Canada must consider the cost we are willing to pay to protect our democracy and independence from an aggressive and authoritarian regime.
It's time.
financialpost.com/news/economy...
He sees us as an enemy.
Canada must consider the cost we are willing to pay to protect our democracy and independence from an aggressive and authoritarian regime.
It's time.
financialpost.com/news/economy...
Trump privately weighs quitting CUSMA trade deal he negotiated
U.S. President Donald Trump is privately musing about exiting the CUSMA trade pact, people familiar with the matter said. Read more.
financialpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Of course Trump is thinking about ripping up the trade deal with Canada.
He sees us as an enemy.
Canada must consider the cost we are willing to pay to protect our democracy and independence from an aggressive and authoritarian regime.
It's time.
financialpost.com/news/economy...
He sees us as an enemy.
Canada must consider the cost we are willing to pay to protect our democracy and independence from an aggressive and authoritarian regime.
It's time.
financialpost.com/news/economy...
We stand we you. We moun with you. We love you and we stand with you. It won't take away your pain, but we hope you feel our love and support. #cdnpoli
February 12, 2026 at 7:53 AM
We stand we you. We moun with you. We love you and we stand with you. It won't take away your pain, but we hope you feel our love and support. #cdnpoli
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This is the reason the Pedophile, Rapist, President of the US wants to rename the Gordie Howe bridge! #cdnpoli
“Elbows Up”: Why the Gordie Howe-Inspired Rallying Cry is Canada’s Answer to Donald Trump.
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“Elbows Up”: Why the Gordie Howe-Inspired Rallying Cry is Canada’s Answer to Donald Trump.
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“Elbows Up”: Why the Gordie Howe-Inspired Rallying Cry is Canada’s Answer to Donald Trump
“Elbows Up”: Why the Gordie Howe-Inspired Rallying Cry is Canada’s Answer to Donald Trump
zoomer.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
This is the reason the Pedophile, Rapist, President of the US wants to rename the Gordie Howe bridge! #cdnpoli
“Elbows Up”: Why the Gordie Howe-Inspired Rallying Cry is Canada’s Answer to Donald Trump.
zoomer.com/featured/202...
“Elbows Up”: Why the Gordie Howe-Inspired Rallying Cry is Canada’s Answer to Donald Trump.
zoomer.com/featured/202...
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Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
I'll correct it for you. "The United States has taken advantage of Canada on trade and the friendship for many years. They are among the worst in the world to deal with, especially as it related to our southern border. Their president is a crazy fascist lunatic, completely out of control" #cdnpoli
Trump slams Canada as U.S. House passes symbolic vote to end tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca
Trump called Canada 'among the worst in the World to deal with' on trade and border security as six Republicans voted with Democrats against his fentanyl-related tariffs.
globalnews.ca
February 12, 2026 at 7:38 AM
I'll correct it for you. "The United States has taken advantage of Canada on trade and the friendship for many years. They are among the worst in the world to deal with, especially as it related to our southern border. Their president is a crazy fascist lunatic, completely out of control" #cdnpoli
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BREAKING: Pam Bondi appears to have just committed a federal crime by lying under oath.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
February 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
BREAKING: Pam Bondi appears to have just committed a federal crime by lying under oath.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
Puis, on change de citoyenneté comme une chaussette... j'en passe sur la controverse à propos de Cizeron... et Fournier-Beaudry à la défense de son partenaire - j'imagine pour ne pas foutre en l'air sa propre carrière - à attirer les foudres d'une victime... on donne l'or aux abus incluant moraux.
Emmanuel Macron
La France a retenu son souffle et ils l’ont fait : l’or olympique pour Laurence Fournier Beaudry et Guillaume Cizeron ! Élégance, maîtrise, émotion. Bravo champions ! 🇫🇷
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La France a retenu son souffle et ils l’ont fait : l’or olympique pour Laurence Fournier Beaudry et Guillaume Cizeron ! Élégance, maîtrise, émotion. Bravo champions ! 🇫🇷
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February 12, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Puis, on change de citoyenneté comme une chaussette... j'en passe sur la controverse à propos de Cizeron... et Fournier-Beaudry à la défense de son partenaire - j'imagine pour ne pas foutre en l'air sa propre carrière - à attirer les foudres d'une victime... on donne l'or aux abus incluant moraux.
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REP. BALINT: “This is not a game, Secretary!”
BONDI: “I’m Attorney General.”
REP. BALINT: “My apologies. I couldn’t tell.” 🔥
BONDI: “I’m Attorney General.”
REP. BALINT: “My apologies. I couldn’t tell.” 🔥
February 11, 2026 at 9:08 PM
REP. BALINT: “This is not a game, Secretary!”
BONDI: “I’m Attorney General.”
REP. BALINT: “My apologies. I couldn’t tell.” 🔥
BONDI: “I’m Attorney General.”
REP. BALINT: “My apologies. I couldn’t tell.” 🔥
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Raskin: "I want the whole country to look at this. This is the attorney general of the US whose job is law enforcement. We've never had a witness who has misunderstood our rules and been unable to conform his or her conduct to our rules before. Excuse me."
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Raskin: "I want the whole country to look at this. This is the attorney general of the US whose job is law enforcement. We've never had a witness who has misunderstood our rules and been unable to conform his or her conduct to our rules before. Excuse me."