Cody Sharpe, PhD
@codysharpe.bsky.social
PhD in Public Policy from the JSSG. Expert advisor to nonprofits and Indigenous government agencies. Serial board member. Saskatchewan's Federal Council rep to the Canadian Future Party. Posts are solely my own.
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Cody Sharpe, PhD
@codysharpe.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Hello! I'm here to talk #cndpoli and help build the @canfp.bsky.social presence. I work in Moose Jaw, SK, with my partner and two cats as an independent advisor to nonprofits on good governance, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
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What power, what incisiveness and what passion drove you to work in those days! That was a time when you were never worried about academic scholarly reservations!
-- Karl Marx, 1863
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-- Karl Marx, 1863
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The reemergence of Engels’ concept of social murder in response to growing social and health inequalities
In 1845, Friedrich Engels identified how the living and working conditions experienced by English workers sent them prematurely to the grave, arguing …
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October 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
What power, what incisiveness and what passion drove you to work in those days! That was a time when you were never worried about academic scholarly reservations!
-- Karl Marx, 1863
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
-- Karl Marx, 1863
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The head of the IMF said Germany and Canada are in better fiscal positions than G7 peers
She also said the IMF "welcomes" Canada's planned focus on housing, infrastructure, energy and strategic projects, saying spending in these areas will help to boost productivity
via @erikhertzberg.bsky.social:
She also said the IMF "welcomes" Canada's planned focus on housing, infrastructure, energy and strategic projects, saying spending in these areas will help to boost productivity
via @erikhertzberg.bsky.social:
IMF Chief Says Canada Has Fiscal Room to Boost Capital Spending
The head of the International Monetary Fund says Canada has the fiscal room to make productivity-boosting investments, and praised the federal government’s proposed changes to budget timing.
www.bloomberg.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The head of the IMF said Germany and Canada are in better fiscal positions than G7 peers
She also said the IMF "welcomes" Canada's planned focus on housing, infrastructure, energy and strategic projects, saying spending in these areas will help to boost productivity
via @erikhertzberg.bsky.social:
She also said the IMF "welcomes" Canada's planned focus on housing, infrastructure, energy and strategic projects, saying spending in these areas will help to boost productivity
via @erikhertzberg.bsky.social:
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Would you run for any public office? If so, why or why not?
Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
October 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Would you run for any public office? If so, why or why not?
Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Answers today on Your Turn are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders. Plus the Ranter’s ready for hardball on autos.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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Friends and comrades made a crowdfunding page for my family.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
"Help us leave safely" on FreeFunder
Click here to support "Help us leave safely" by Dara on FreeFunder!
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October 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Friends and comrades made a crowdfunding page for my family.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
The MAGA Pipeline to Breakup Canada, from @charlieangus104.bsky.social.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
#canpoli
#cndpoli
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#canpoli
#cndpoli
The MAGA Pipeline to Breakup Canada
MAGA Alberta’s latest attempt to sow division came in the form of a two-pronged assault.
open.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The MAGA Pipeline to Breakup Canada, from @charlieangus104.bsky.social.
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#canpoli
#cndpoli
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#canpoli
#cndpoli
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Out at the lake today and this is today's 15 minute painting!
October 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Out at the lake today and this is today's 15 minute painting!
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The great pipeline battle between Ottawa, Alberta, and BC. What’s at stake?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.
Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.
Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.
October 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The great pipeline battle between Ottawa, Alberta, and BC. What’s at stake?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.
Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson discuss what it means for Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of Canada.
Listen at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, and on YouTube later today.
Bringing a climate lens to problem solving in public policy is justifiable across policy spaces. Regardless of sector, applying the lens will help you build better interventions and produce better outcomes for citizens.
Please don't forget this @mark-carney.bsky.social.
#canpoli
#cndpoli
Please don't forget this @mark-carney.bsky.social.
#canpoli
#cndpoli
Had a nice interview with Rich Gawel at @gohealio.bsky.social and discussed healthcare’s role in #climate adaptation and mitigation after giving at talk at the Power of Women in Medicine Conference.
www.healio.com/news/allergy... @womeninmedicine.bsky.social
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Environmental awareness can improve health care
CHICAGO — Patient outcomes will improve as awareness of environmental impacts on health grows, Sheetal Khedkar Rao, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine, University of Illinois Chicago D...
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September 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Bringing a climate lens to problem solving in public policy is justifiable across policy spaces. Regardless of sector, applying the lens will help you build better interventions and produce better outcomes for citizens.
Please don't forget this @mark-carney.bsky.social.
#canpoli
#cndpoli
Please don't forget this @mark-carney.bsky.social.
#canpoli
#cndpoli
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Ten years on, very little has changed. 🤯
Read the open letter to @mark-carney.bsky.social from @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social >> ecojustice.ca/news/pm-carn... #Cdnpoli
Read the open letter to @mark-carney.bsky.social from @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social >> ecojustice.ca/news/pm-carn... #Cdnpoli
Groups call on PM for stronger financial regulation
On the 10-year anniversary of PM Carney’s “Tragedy of the Horizon” speech, groups call for stronger regulatory action to tackle growing financial climate risks
ecojustice.ca
September 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Ten years on, very little has changed. 🤯
Read the open letter to @mark-carney.bsky.social from @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social >> ecojustice.ca/news/pm-carn... #Cdnpoli
Read the open letter to @mark-carney.bsky.social from @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social >> ecojustice.ca/news/pm-carn... #Cdnpoli
Registrations are open for the @canfp.bsky.social Meet the Leader webinar this Sunday, September 28th!
Join @dominiccardy.bsky.social and guest Noah Gairns, founder of True North Strategic Review, for a discussion on the politics of defence procurement and Canada's place in the world.
#canpoli
Join @dominiccardy.bsky.social and guest Noah Gairns, founder of True North Strategic Review, for a discussion on the politics of defence procurement and Canada's place in the world.
#canpoli
September 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Registrations are open for the @canfp.bsky.social Meet the Leader webinar this Sunday, September 28th!
Join @dominiccardy.bsky.social and guest Noah Gairns, founder of True North Strategic Review, for a discussion on the politics of defence procurement and Canada's place in the world.
#canpoli
Join @dominiccardy.bsky.social and guest Noah Gairns, founder of True North Strategic Review, for a discussion on the politics of defence procurement and Canada's place in the world.
#canpoli
We should definitely build Northern Gateway, and Keystone, and another to Churchill, and, and, and, AND
Do you let your little kid smoke a pack a day?
No?
You do now, #YQR parents. Thank a fossil fuel company and their pet politicians.
No?
You do now, #YQR parents. Thank a fossil fuel company and their pet politicians.
June 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We should definitely build Northern Gateway, and Keystone, and another to Churchill, and, and, and, AND
If Phil starts a Substack, I'm subscribing. This is a huge loss for journalism in the province. Phil's depth and breadth of experience cannot be replaced.
#SKpoli
#SKpoli
June 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If Phil starts a Substack, I'm subscribing. This is a huge loss for journalism in the province. Phil's depth and breadth of experience cannot be replaced.
#SKpoli
#SKpoli
The Draw Date for the Look and Listen Lottery is only ONE WEEK AWAY!
Head over to our website to get your tickets before June 16th and you could win a trip for 2 to one of three fabulous Canadian Destinations.
Choose between Quebec City, Victoria or Yellowknife.
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Head over to our website to get your tickets before June 16th and you could win a trip for 2 to one of three fabulous Canadian Destinations.
Choose between Quebec City, Victoria or Yellowknife.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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#cdnpoli
I live in Alberta and donated to Bruce Fanjoy's campaign to win Carleton from Pierre Poilievre.
Out of the blue I just got a phone call from Bruce Fanjoy thanking me for my support.
That's how you do politics. By the way, Carleton, you chose a great guy as your new MP.
I live in Alberta and donated to Bruce Fanjoy's campaign to win Carleton from Pierre Poilievre.
Out of the blue I just got a phone call from Bruce Fanjoy thanking me for my support.
That's how you do politics. By the way, Carleton, you chose a great guy as your new MP.
May 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#cdnpoli
I live in Alberta and donated to Bruce Fanjoy's campaign to win Carleton from Pierre Poilievre.
Out of the blue I just got a phone call from Bruce Fanjoy thanking me for my support.
That's how you do politics. By the way, Carleton, you chose a great guy as your new MP.
I live in Alberta and donated to Bruce Fanjoy's campaign to win Carleton from Pierre Poilievre.
Out of the blue I just got a phone call from Bruce Fanjoy thanking me for my support.
That's how you do politics. By the way, Carleton, you chose a great guy as your new MP.
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What kind of citizenship competencies would a student need to respond to a real-world problem or civic process? Please check out my paper, with Man-Wai Chu, in the current issue of Democracy & Education. democracyeducationjournal.org/cgi/viewcont... #learningsciences #teachereducation #edusky
November 12, 2024 at 2:38 AM
What kind of citizenship competencies would a student need to respond to a real-world problem or civic process? Please check out my paper, with Man-Wai Chu, in the current issue of Democracy & Education. democracyeducationjournal.org/cgi/viewcont... #learningsciences #teachereducation #edusky
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The idea of any party engaging in fundraising by fueling public doubt in our electoral system’s impartiality is highly concerning. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Conservative fundraising email suggests Liberals trying to 'tip the scales' in recounts | CBC News
A Conservative party fundraising email alleges the Liberals are trying to “tip the scales” in riding recounts, language some political watchers say is concerning as some Canadians say they don't trust...
www.cbc.ca
May 9, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The idea of any party engaging in fundraising by fueling public doubt in our electoral system’s impartiality is highly concerning. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Saving the NDP in a few simple steps
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Saving the NDP in a few simple steps
Party activists need to fight to restore party democracy
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May 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Saving the NDP in a few simple steps
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Many people who are concerned about climate change feel “isolated and alone” because they have no idea they are part of 80-89% of people across the world who want their governments to take climate action.
April 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Many people who are concerned about climate change feel “isolated and alone” because they have no idea they are part of 80-89% of people across the world who want their governments to take climate action.
"...but don't let that ruin your beach plans."
Because it's not you who's getting kidnapped off your university campus.
Because it's not you who's being disappeared at legal border crossings.
Because it's not you who's imprisoned in a concentration camp run for profit.
So, does it really matter?
Because it's not you who's getting kidnapped off your university campus.
Because it's not you who's being disappeared at legal border crossings.
Because it's not you who's imprisoned in a concentration camp run for profit.
So, does it really matter?
The Golden State and Canada have always shared so much in common.
Sure, you-know-who is trying to stir things up back in DC, but don't let that ruin your vacation plans.
We’re launching a new international campaign to welcome and encourage Canadians to visit the Golden State.
Sure, you-know-who is trying to stir things up back in DC, but don't let that ruin your vacation plans.
We’re launching a new international campaign to welcome and encourage Canadians to visit the Golden State.
April 15, 2025 at 5:26 AM
"...but don't let that ruin your beach plans."
Because it's not you who's getting kidnapped off your university campus.
Because it's not you who's being disappeared at legal border crossings.
Because it's not you who's imprisoned in a concentration camp run for profit.
So, does it really matter?
Because it's not you who's getting kidnapped off your university campus.
Because it's not you who's being disappeared at legal border crossings.
Because it's not you who's imprisoned in a concentration camp run for profit.
So, does it really matter?
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I will say this - EVERYONE with power seems to be desperately hoping that unpopularity does the work that consequences need to do
April 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I will say this - EVERYONE with power seems to be desperately hoping that unpopularity does the work that consequences need to do
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I'm sorry, but isn't this just the Cultural Revolution 2.0? Why on earth would fired aid workers and NIH medical researchers go to work on assembly lines for worse salaries in jobs they don't know how to do? Why are they getting their economic policy from Mao?
April 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I'm sorry, but isn't this just the Cultural Revolution 2.0? Why on earth would fired aid workers and NIH medical researchers go to work on assembly lines for worse salaries in jobs they don't know how to do? Why are they getting their economic policy from Mao?
Canada's newest federal political party does not lack for ambition. ;)
Platform launch coming this week! I hope you'll make time to check it out. Democratic reform, national security, critical minerals, pollution pricing, and more!
#canpoli
#cndpoli
Platform launch coming this week! I hope you'll make time to check it out. Democratic reform, national security, critical minerals, pollution pricing, and more!
#canpoli
#cndpoli
Introducing our campaign slogan: Make Canada the Northern Democratic Superpower.
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Présentation de notre slogan de campagne: Faire du Canada une Superpuissance Démocratique du Nord
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Présentation de notre slogan de campagne: Faire du Canada une Superpuissance Démocratique du Nord
April 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM