Philippe Bergeron
@philippebergeron.bsky.social
Canadian. News junkie. Here because Marshall McLuhan was right and the global village has truly arrived (was on Twitter until the village idiot took over).
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Among the nice surprises in today's 🇨🇦 jobs report: Manufacturing added 9K jobs in Oct despite Trump's attacks. That puts us above 0 on a year/year basis. Compare that to the self-inflicted LOSS of 78K manufacturing jobs in the US. Trump's trade war backfires for US workers. #cdnecon #canlab
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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You know how everyone said that ICE wearing masks and not showing ID was going to lead to criminals impersonating ICE to do bad things? Well, it's happening. from
@dell.bsky.social and @carolinehaskins.bsky.social
@dell.bsky.social and @carolinehaskins.bsky.social
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
You know how everyone said that ICE wearing masks and not showing ID was going to lead to criminals impersonating ICE to do bad things? Well, it's happening. from
@dell.bsky.social and @carolinehaskins.bsky.social
@dell.bsky.social and @carolinehaskins.bsky.social
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Too many people who had similar priorities to my own pre-2016 haven't grasped that the stakes are much different now.
Publicly owned grocery stores and free busses are silly ideas for New York. Accelerating fascism is an existential threat to America.
Silly ideas are survivable. Fascism isn't.
Publicly owned grocery stores and free busses are silly ideas for New York. Accelerating fascism is an existential threat to America.
Silly ideas are survivable. Fascism isn't.
Yawning at the limited government folks warning that a democratic socialist mayor of New York is an existential threat, but who remain guardedly optimistic about an authoritarian president.
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Too many people who had similar priorities to my own pre-2016 haven't grasped that the stakes are much different now.
Publicly owned grocery stores and free busses are silly ideas for New York. Accelerating fascism is an existential threat to America.
Silly ideas are survivable. Fascism isn't.
Publicly owned grocery stores and free busses are silly ideas for New York. Accelerating fascism is an existential threat to America.
Silly ideas are survivable. Fascism isn't.
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Congrats to everyone who put Republicans in charge "for the economy," the first three quarters of 2025 already had more layoffs than any of the years in which Biden or Obama was President except 2009 (when Dems were still cleaning up the prior Republican mess).
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Congrats to everyone who put Republicans in charge "for the economy," the first three quarters of 2025 already had more layoffs than any of the years in which Biden or Obama was President except 2009 (when Dems were still cleaning up the prior Republican mess).
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
So, new rule for tonight’s watch party: everyone takes a shot after each Blue Jay run! 😁
#Jays
#CanadianClub
#CC
#Jays
#CanadianClub
#CC
October 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
So, new rule for tonight’s watch party: everyone takes a shot after each Blue Jay run! 😁
#Jays
#CanadianClub
#CC
#Jays
#CanadianClub
#CC
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Canada looks pretty good in these cross country comparisons
NEW from me:
Political hostility, high visa fees and (in the case of the UK) stagnant incomes are making the UK and US less attractive destinations for top international talent.
That steep decline in the appeal of moving to the US after 2016 is 👀
Political hostility, high visa fees and (in the case of the UK) stagnant incomes are making the UK and US less attractive destinations for top international talent.
That steep decline in the appeal of moving to the US after 2016 is 👀
October 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Canada looks pretty good in these cross country comparisons
More of this please 🫡
“I believe that I'm on the right side of history. I would not be embarrassed to tell my grandkids the story. I would not be embarrassed to be in a history book,” Palecek said. “A lot of my colleagues will not be able to say the same thing.”
www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...
“I believe that I'm on the right side of history. I would not be embarrassed to tell my grandkids the story. I would not be embarrassed to be in a history book,” Palecek said. “A lot of my colleagues will not be able to say the same thing.”
www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...
These U.S. National Guards members say they’ll defy order to deploy in Chicago | CBC Radio
Two Illinois National Guard members, both Democrats, say they will defy U.S. President Donald's Trump's order to deploy to the streets of Chicago.
www.cbc.ca
October 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM
More of this please 🫡
“I believe that I'm on the right side of history. I would not be embarrassed to tell my grandkids the story. I would not be embarrassed to be in a history book,” Palecek said. “A lot of my colleagues will not be able to say the same thing.”
www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...
“I believe that I'm on the right side of history. I would not be embarrassed to tell my grandkids the story. I would not be embarrassed to be in a history book,” Palecek said. “A lot of my colleagues will not be able to say the same thing.”
www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...
Paying attention America?
Day 333 day of #GeorgiaProtests, thousands of people marched Rustaveli Avenue, the regime made it illegal to protest on the road and have arrested dozens of democracy defenders through out the week.
"To the end! To the victory!" #3E
🎥 Nini Gabritchidze/Civil.ge
"To the end! To the victory!" #3E
🎥 Nini Gabritchidze/Civil.ge
October 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Paying attention America?
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Well this is a gut punch.
I was just extolling the virtues of his books to my tutorial students this week. What a loss for the field and his family.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I was just extolling the virtues of his books to my tutorial students this week. What a loss for the field and his family.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Tim Cook, chief historian at Canadian War Museum, dies | CBC News
Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday.
www.cbc.ca
October 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Well this is a gut punch.
I was just extolling the virtues of his books to my tutorial students this week. What a loss for the field and his family.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I was just extolling the virtues of his books to my tutorial students this week. What a loss for the field and his family.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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When they tell you they plan on throwing out the constitution, believe them.
October 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
When they tell you they plan on throwing out the constitution, believe them.
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NYC doesn’t mess around.
It looks like they’ll be ready on Day 1 if the Trump regime attempts to occupy their city. More than 100 unions, faith leaders, and community organizers have pledged to stand with occupied cities, resist the regime, and protect New Yorkers.
Read their full statement here:
It looks like they’ll be ready on Day 1 if the Trump regime attempts to occupy their city. More than 100 unions, faith leaders, and community organizers have pledged to stand with occupied cities, resist the regime, and protect New Yorkers.
Read their full statement here:
Hands Off NYC
We are over 100 unions, faith leaders, and community groups, standing together in nonviolent resistance to protect NYC.
HandsOffNYC.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NYC doesn’t mess around.
It looks like they’ll be ready on Day 1 if the Trump regime attempts to occupy their city. More than 100 unions, faith leaders, and community organizers have pledged to stand with occupied cities, resist the regime, and protect New Yorkers.
Read their full statement here:
It looks like they’ll be ready on Day 1 if the Trump regime attempts to occupy their city. More than 100 unions, faith leaders, and community organizers have pledged to stand with occupied cities, resist the regime, and protect New Yorkers.
Read their full statement here:
Michelle Rempel Garner of course.
Oh. You don't say. I was told this sort of thing wouldn't happen in Canada.
Conservatives call for new limit on birthright citizenship
SARAH RITCHIEOTTAWA — The Conservatives are calling for a new limit
winnipeg-can.newsmemory.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Michelle Rempel Garner of course.
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NEW: Vehicles registered to Doug Ford's cabinet ministers have been caught by automated speed cameras more than 20 times.
In one case, they were driving 70 in a 40 zone. On average, they were 17 over the limit. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1146373...
In one case, they were driving 70 in a 40 zone. On average, they were 17 over the limit. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1146373...
Vehicles registered to Ford cabinet ministers caught by speed cameras more than 20 times | Globalnews.ca
Documents obtained by Global News reveal that, over three years, vehicles registered to Ford’s cabinet minister received more than $3,300 in fines for speeding.
globalnews.ca
October 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
NEW: Vehicles registered to Doug Ford's cabinet ministers have been caught by automated speed cameras more than 20 times.
In one case, they were driving 70 in a 40 zone. On average, they were 17 over the limit. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1146373...
In one case, they were driving 70 in a 40 zone. On average, they were 17 over the limit. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1146373...
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Thousands and thousands marching through Rome right now to say: Hands off the Flotilla. A whole day of action and general strike tomorrow.
October 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Thousands and thousands marching through Rome right now to say: Hands off the Flotilla. A whole day of action and general strike tomorrow.
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I remember. Do you??
September 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I remember. Do you??
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🚨 NOW: NYPD Arresting Demonstrators Near UN Assembly: “Trump does not speak for us!”
A coalition of orgs, in addition to @50501newyork.bsky.social, formed a blockade (restricting traffic) to gain attention from the International community during the UN assembly. Their message: SHUTDOWN TRUMP.
A coalition of orgs, in addition to @50501newyork.bsky.social, formed a blockade (restricting traffic) to gain attention from the International community during the UN assembly. Their message: SHUTDOWN TRUMP.
September 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🚨 NOW: NYPD Arresting Demonstrators Near UN Assembly: “Trump does not speak for us!”
A coalition of orgs, in addition to @50501newyork.bsky.social, formed a blockade (restricting traffic) to gain attention from the International community during the UN assembly. Their message: SHUTDOWN TRUMP.
A coalition of orgs, in addition to @50501newyork.bsky.social, formed a blockade (restricting traffic) to gain attention from the International community during the UN assembly. Their message: SHUTDOWN TRUMP.
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You can report mis-labelling to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
#ChooseCanadian #BuyCanadian
#BoycottUSA
#NotThe51stState
#ELBOWSUP
inspection.canada.ca/en/food-safe...
#ChooseCanadian #BuyCanadian
#BoycottUSA
#NotThe51stState
#ELBOWSUP
inspection.canada.ca/en/food-safe...
Report a food-related concern - inspection.canada.ca
inspection.canada.ca
August 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
You can report mis-labelling to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
#ChooseCanadian #BuyCanadian
#BoycottUSA
#NotThe51stState
#ELBOWSUP
inspection.canada.ca/en/food-safe...
#ChooseCanadian #BuyCanadian
#BoycottUSA
#NotThe51stState
#ELBOWSUP
inspection.canada.ca/en/food-safe...
Well, well, well, I’ve finally come across one of those proverbial forks in the road! 😏
August 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Well, well, well, I’ve finally come across one of those proverbial forks in the road! 😏
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I've been saying for awhile that this is where a lot of NATO countries are headed.
Ukraine has the IP, developed through extensive battle testing, and NATO has the industrial capacity. Marrying them makes so much sense.
Ukraine has the IP, developed through extensive battle testing, and NATO has the industrial capacity. Marrying them makes so much sense.
⚡️Zelensky, Starmer hail 'massive step forward' in military cooperation.
During a visit to a U.K. military training site for Ukrainian personnel, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and Zelensky held "an excellent bilateral meeting" and had agreed to an "industrial military co-production agreement."
During a visit to a U.K. military training site for Ukrainian personnel, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and Zelensky held "an excellent bilateral meeting" and had agreed to an "industrial military co-production agreement."
Zelensky, Starmer hail 'massive step forward' in military cooperation
During a joint visit to a U.K. military training site for Ukrainian personnel, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and Zelensky held "an excellent bilateral meeting" and had agreed to an "industrial m...
kyivindependent.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I've been saying for awhile that this is where a lot of NATO countries are headed.
Ukraine has the IP, developed through extensive battle testing, and NATO has the industrial capacity. Marrying them makes so much sense.
Ukraine has the IP, developed through extensive battle testing, and NATO has the industrial capacity. Marrying them makes so much sense.
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it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time
June 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time
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Never forget: Trump tore up the Obama Iran nuclear deal in 2018. He hated that the black guy negotiated it.
June 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Never forget: Trump tore up the Obama Iran nuclear deal in 2018. He hated that the black guy negotiated it.
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I hope Americans remember that history might not fully repeat. But it sure as hell rhymes
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Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
YouTube video by peaceandfreedom2011
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June 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I hope Americans remember that history might not fully repeat. But it sure as hell rhymes
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