Yiannis N. Stamatakos
@yiannis2004.bsky.social
Principal at NiMAS Strategic Advisors, a Government & Public Affairs Consulting Firm.
Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada has responded to its changing relationship with the U.S. by focusing on nation-building.
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Opinion: 2025 will rank as one of Canada’s great nation-building years
The country’s move toward more independence from the U.S. will be a defining moment in its history
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December 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada has responded to its changing relationship with the U.S. by focusing on nation-building.
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With more than 150 Chinese startups vying for market share, Beijing is warning that the industry is moving too fast. Investors spent more than US$5-billion this year on startups making humanoid robots.
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Does China Have a Robot Bubble?
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December 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
With more than 150 Chinese startups vying for market share, Beijing is warning that the industry is moving too fast. Investors spent more than US$5-billion this year on startups making humanoid robots.
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Mr. Carney, looking for new export markets because of an increasingly protectionist United States under President Donald Trump.
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Global Affairs officials in China to pave the way for Carney visit
Canada is taking its warming relationship with China ‘step by step,’ says Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand
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December 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Mr. Carney, looking for new export markets because of an increasingly protectionist United States under President Donald Trump.
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From Nepal to Peru, Gen Z protesters fought for change in 2025 with Discord chats, memes and anime pirate flags. Some toppled governments, while others died trying. What comes next?
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Gen Z protests used a social-media playbook to topple governments in 2025. What comes next?
From Nepal to Peru, movements with disparate causes fought corruption and inequality, sometimes with deadly consequences
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December 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
From Nepal to Peru, Gen Z protesters fought for change in 2025 with Discord chats, memes and anime pirate flags. Some toppled governments, while others died trying. What comes next?
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Donald Trump’s erratic, kleptocratic authoritarianism is a threat to our very existence. This is what Canada must do to survive.
By Toronto Star Editorial Board
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By Toronto Star Editorial Board
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Star Editorial Board: Donald Trump’s erratic, kleptocratic authoritarianism is a threat to our very existence. This is what Canada must do to survive.
The U.S. president wants Canada to bow to him. We cannot go down that path.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Donald Trump’s erratic, kleptocratic authoritarianism is a threat to our very existence. This is what Canada must do to survive.
By Toronto Star Editorial Board
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By Toronto Star Editorial Board
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#Gaza has been hit by heavy rains and low temperatures, deepening the misery of most of its 2.2 million population who are living in tents after two years of Israeli bombardment.
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Families washed out of tents as flood waters course through Gaza
Gaza has been hit by heavy rains and low temperatures, deepening the misery of most of its 2.2 million population, who are living in tents and makeshift shelters after two years of Israeli bombardment
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December 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#Gaza has been hit by heavy rains and low temperatures, deepening the misery of most of its 2.2 million population who are living in tents after two years of Israeli bombardment.
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Στις 12 Δεκεμβρίου του 2008, ο Τάσσος Παπαδόπουλος έφυγε με το κεφάλι ψηλά.
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Στις 12 Δεκεμβρίου του 2008, ο Τάσσος Παπαδόπουλος έφυγε με το κεφάλι ψηλά.
December 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The 9th of December marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of #Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The 9th of December marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of #Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
A new report is giving fresh support to Canada’s ambition to be an energy superpower as the federal and B.C. governments push for increased exports of liquefied natural gas.
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New report backs Canada’s ambition to be energy superpower as Ottawa, B.C. tout LNG
Canadian LNG could displace thermal coal at electricity-generation plants in Asia, play role in reducing global emissions
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December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A new report is giving fresh support to Canada’s ambition to be an energy superpower as the federal and B.C. governments push for increased exports of liquefied natural gas.
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Via Eleni Spanopoulou
... οταν ο εξώστης νομίζει ότι ειναι πλατεία...
... οταν ο εξώστης νομίζει ότι ειναι πλατεία...
December 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Via Eleni Spanopoulou
... οταν ο εξώστης νομίζει ότι ειναι πλατεία...
... οταν ο εξώστης νομίζει ότι ειναι πλατεία...
But while we strive to get it right again, let’s not forget that, in the scheme of things, immigration has been an overwhelming boon for Canada, bringing new blood and new energy to a country that needs both
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A thriving Syrian family shows why we shouldn’t give up on immigration
Attitudes about migration have changed over the decade Mariah Al Rassoul and her family have lived in Canada
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December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
But while we strive to get it right again, let’s not forget that, in the scheme of things, immigration has been an overwhelming boon for Canada, bringing new blood and new energy to a country that needs both
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December 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Let the museum speak. Let the flag fly. And let Palestinians — and all who stand with them — be heard.
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This was just the latest attempt to silence Palestinian voices in Canada. But these stories should be heard
Suppressing these truths won't bring safety.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Let the museum speak. Let the flag fly. And let Palestinians — and all who stand with them — be heard.
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The Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Health Care www.healthequity.ca #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Health Care www.healthequity.ca #GivingTuesday
Welcome to America’s new democratic export: the unchecked executive.
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Opinion | Strongmen around the world are increasingly inspired by America’s example
A permissive Supreme Court and a supine Congress have turned the executive into something the Framers feared.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Welcome to America’s new democratic export: the unchecked executive.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff and closest ally, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies conducted searches at his apartment earlier today.
#CorruptionInUkraine
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#CorruptionInUkraine
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Zelenskyy’s top aide quits after anti-corruption searches of his home
Ukrainian president announces departure of Andriy Yermak, who was leading peace talks with US
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November 29, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff and closest ally, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies conducted searches at his apartment earlier today.
#CorruptionInUkraine
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#CorruptionInUkraine
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Sprint Week continues at Toronto Business Development Centre today with two stars on the same stage - Rocco Rossi and John Ruffolo.
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Sprint Week continues at Toronto Business Development Centre today with two stars on the same stage - Rocco Rossi and John Ruffolo.
November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The first day of Sprint Week at #TBDC started with the Legendary Ted Manziaris from GFL. Ted is a TBDC alumni, and the company he started is the first TBDC unicorn. Twenty-three #EuropeanStartups are participating in this Sprint Week.
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The first day of Sprint Week at #TBDC started with the Legendary Ted Manziaris from GFL. Ted is a TBDC alumni, and the company he started is the first TBDC unicorn. Twenty-three #EuropeanStartups are participating in this Sprint Week.