Darcy Wallace
@dukeofwallace.bsky.social
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Darcy Wallace
@dukeofwallace.bsky.social
· Apr 18
When you cover Rebel News will you mention they’re a registered political advertiser promoting Pierre Poilievre’s interests @jenstden.bsky.social? They have filed papers with Elections Canada.
Is this the first time where both the CDN Prime Minister’s chief of staff & principal secretary have zero experience as political staffers? #MarkCarney #CDNpoli #Liberals
June 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Is this the first time where both the CDN Prime Minister’s chief of staff & principal secretary have zero experience as political staffers? #MarkCarney #CDNpoli #Liberals
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Elon famously refuses to hire a public affairs adviser.
June 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Elon famously refuses to hire a public affairs adviser.
PM Mark Carney has a pleasant habit of not talking down to us, like we’re stupid. Cabinet ministers’ mandate letters are a political marketing tool. He knows it. We know it. Nobody’s feelings get hurt. #CDNpoli #ONpoli #MarkCarney #Liberals
May 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
PM Mark Carney has a pleasant habit of not talking down to us, like we’re stupid. Cabinet ministers’ mandate letters are a political marketing tool. He knows it. We know it. Nobody’s feelings get hurt. #CDNpoli #ONpoli #MarkCarney #Liberals
Norm!!!
NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76.
George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Norm!!!
Liberal political movement must reach out to male voters if Liberals are to win a majority gov’t #MarkCarnney
#CDNpoli #Liberals #ONpoli
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#CDNpoli #Liberals #ONpoli
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What the voter gender divide means for Canada’s political future
Canada’s voter gender gap is not just about party preference — it reflects deeper ideological divides shaped by cultural values, policy priorities and gender identities.
theconversation.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Liberal political movement must reach out to male voters if Liberals are to win a majority gov’t #MarkCarnney
#CDNpoli #Liberals #ONpoli
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#CDNpoli #Liberals #ONpoli
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We need @thestrategists.ca to finally baptize Alberta Health Services’ scandal with a worthy name.
Australia had the “Sports Rorts Affair” in 2019. Scandal branding hasn’t improved on perfection since.
#ABpoli #Alberta #Calgary #Edmonton #CDNpoli #Lethbridge
Australia had the “Sports Rorts Affair” in 2019. Scandal branding hasn’t improved on perfection since.
#ABpoli #Alberta #Calgary #Edmonton #CDNpoli #Lethbridge
Also, former EPS chief Dale McFee, hired by Danielle Smith as friend as the most powerful civil servant in the UCP government, had a personal relationship with that businessman, Sam Mraiche. Awkward situation given the RCMP criminal investigation. I could go on and on with the connections.
Updated #UCPayToPlay scandal-in-a-tweet:
Premier Smith's former chief of staff allegedly pressured health officials to cut half a billion dollars in contracts to a businessman whose sister was his landlord and who bought them all luxury NHL tickets. And they fired the person ready to reveal it.
Premier Smith's former chief of staff allegedly pressured health officials to cut half a billion dollars in contracts to a businessman whose sister was his landlord and who bought them all luxury NHL tickets. And they fired the person ready to reveal it.
May 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
We need @thestrategists.ca to finally baptize Alberta Health Services’ scandal with a worthy name.
Australia had the “Sports Rorts Affair” in 2019. Scandal branding hasn’t improved on perfection since.
#ABpoli #Alberta #Calgary #Edmonton #CDNpoli #Lethbridge
Australia had the “Sports Rorts Affair” in 2019. Scandal branding hasn’t improved on perfection since.
#ABpoli #Alberta #Calgary #Edmonton #CDNpoli #Lethbridge
By sharing this article on BlueSky, I’m reaching an audience of ZERO PEOPLE who voted for Danielle Smith in 2024. #ABpoli #Alberta #CDNpoli #Calgary
SCOOP: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's fmr chief of staff lived in a home owned by a sister of Sam Mraiche, a businessman whose dealings w Alberta Health Services are subject to multiple investigations.
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Former chief of staff to Alberta Premier lived in home owned by Sam Mraiche’s sister
Businessman’s dealings with the provincial health authority are subject to multiple investigations
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Honest Question: Have economic sanctions ever caused a country w/ nukes to implement major change(s)? #foreignpolicy #econonics #policy #cdnpoli
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.K., France and Canada on Monday threatened “concrete actions” against Israel, including sanctions, for its activities in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, calling on Israel to stop “egregious” new military actions in Gaza and immediately allow in humanitarian aid.
UK, France and Canada threaten 'concrete actions' against Israel, including sanctions
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.K., France and Canada on Monday threatened “concrete actions” against Israel, including sanctions, for its activities in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, calling on Israel to stop “egregious” new military actions in Gaza and immediately allow in humanitarian aid.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Honest Question: Have economic sanctions ever caused a country w/ nukes to implement major change(s)? #foreignpolicy #econonics #policy #cdnpoli
.@poitrasj.bsky.social under PC party rules, can unelected staff from party HQ veto any proposed rules to how next leader is chosen?
I found section of story interesting about equally weighting ridings. Staff could have much power in deciding the influence of Northern NB… Imagine the bad DEI jokes
I found section of story interesting about equally weighting ridings. Staff could have much power in deciding the influence of Northern NB… Imagine the bad DEI jokes
Some proposals to change N.B. PC Party rules won't go forward | CBC News
New Brunswick Progressive Conservatives won’t be tackling thorny changes to their party constitution next weekend after all.
www.cbc.ca
May 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
.@poitrasj.bsky.social under PC party rules, can unelected staff from party HQ veto any proposed rules to how next leader is chosen?
I found section of story interesting about equally weighting ridings. Staff could have much power in deciding the influence of Northern NB… Imagine the bad DEI jokes
I found section of story interesting about equally weighting ridings. Staff could have much power in deciding the influence of Northern NB… Imagine the bad DEI jokes
Not one, single, Albertan who voted conservative in 2024 will see this article if I share it on BlueSky #ABpoli #CDNpoli #CDNmedia #Alberta
#NEW: Former Alberta UCP infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie has accused the husband of Premier Danielle Smith of working as an unregistered lobbyist, which allegedly included an attempt to meet with Guthrie about a major rail link between Calgary and Banff.
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports.
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports.
Ousted UCP MLA Accuses Premier’s Husband of Secret Lobbying | The Tyee
A fiery exchange in the legislature raises questions about David Moretta’s role in rail project discussions.
thetyee.ca
May 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Mark Carney has a wonderful opportunity to clarify who is the Prime Minister. As well as who isn’t the Prime Minister. #CDNpoli #MarkCarney4PM
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Guilbeault throws cold water on new pipeline, says we have enough already
Steven Guilbeault said that Ottawa's stalled progress on oil and gas pipelines isn't a problem because demand is petering out on its own.
nationalpost.com
May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Mark Carney has a wonderful opportunity to clarify who is the Prime Minister. As well as who isn’t the Prime Minister. #CDNpoli #MarkCarney4PM
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IMO Gregor Robertson Vs. Nate Erskine-Smith is the difference between NDP polling below 10%, or above 10%. There has to be Left Liberals in cabinet & Left Liberal projects.
Nate is palatable to progressives, skeptical of Liberal party. Vulnerability, like this post, makes Nate authentic. #cdnpoli
Nate is palatable to progressives, skeptical of Liberal party. Vulnerability, like this post, makes Nate authentic. #cdnpoli
Congratulations to new and old colleagues who were sworn in today. This moment calls for a capable team ready to get to work quickly.
It’s nice to see a number of colleagues receive overdue recognition and I’m hopeful we’ll see a lot accomplished in the coming months. /1
It’s nice to see a number of colleagues receive overdue recognition and I’m hopeful we’ll see a lot accomplished in the coming months. /1
May 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
IMO Gregor Robertson Vs. Nate Erskine-Smith is the difference between NDP polling below 10%, or above 10%. There has to be Left Liberals in cabinet & Left Liberal projects.
Nate is palatable to progressives, skeptical of Liberal party. Vulnerability, like this post, makes Nate authentic. #cdnpoli
Nate is palatable to progressives, skeptical of Liberal party. Vulnerability, like this post, makes Nate authentic. #cdnpoli
Has Canada had another PM with a background in both public sector & private sector finance @jrobson.bsky.social ? #CDNpoli #MarkCarney
Merging Finance and Revenue is interesting.
I suspect CRA will hate it as it suggests a more active role of ministerial leadership. I will keep an eye out for whether any changes to CRA’s legislation happen
#cdnpoli
I suspect CRA will hate it as it suggests a more active role of ministerial leadership. I will keep an eye out for whether any changes to CRA’s legislation happen
#cdnpoli
May 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Has Canada had another PM with a background in both public sector & private sector finance @jrobson.bsky.social ? #CDNpoli #MarkCarney
That’s awesome. Politics need to be seen as an honourable profession with opportunities for growth. We need to attract good people to political life. #CDNpoli
I count 5 former political staffers in this new Cabinet.
There may be more that I'm missing.
There may be more that I'm missing.
May 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
That’s awesome. Politics need to be seen as an honourable profession with opportunities for growth. We need to attract good people to political life. #CDNpoli
Many parallels between Kanye West’s nazi phase & Russell Brand’s “Christian” era. Both men are dangerous shapeshifters. #Hollywood #comedy #music
May 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Many parallels between Kanye West’s nazi phase & Russell Brand’s “Christian” era. Both men are dangerous shapeshifters. #Hollywood #comedy #music
Only matter of time before Trump installs onboard disco ball & corresponding gold sign that says “The Mile High Club” #Trump #Democrats #comedy #NeverTrump #decor
Trump Poised to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/u...
Trump Poised to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/u...
Trump Is Poised to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Only matter of time before Trump installs onboard disco ball & corresponding gold sign that says “The Mile High Club” #Trump #Democrats #comedy #NeverTrump #decor
Trump Poised to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/u...
Trump Poised to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/u...
FINALLY… a decent night’s sleep after weeks worrying #NeverPoilievre
#WomenAgainstPoilievre #CDNpoli #ABpoli
#WomenAgainstPoilievre #CDNpoli #ABpoli
May 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
FINALLY… a decent night’s sleep after weeks worrying #NeverPoilievre
#WomenAgainstPoilievre #CDNpoli #ABpoli
#WomenAgainstPoilievre #CDNpoli #ABpoli
Live footage of Chrystia Freeland & Mark Carney discussing rumours of a Freeland demotion from cabinet. Carney is Godfather to Freeland’s son. #Liberals #CDNpoli #ChrystiaFreeland
#MarkCarney
#MarkCarney
May 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Live footage of Chrystia Freeland & Mark Carney discussing rumours of a Freeland demotion from cabinet. Carney is Godfather to Freeland’s son. #Liberals #CDNpoli #ChrystiaFreeland
#MarkCarney
#MarkCarney
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"Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred; let us free it from aggression. We do not need loud, forceful communication, but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gathering the voices of the weak who have no voice."
The remarks come just one day after calling for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace
The remarks come just one day after calling for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine.
www.npr.org
May 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred; let us free it from aggression. We do not need loud, forceful communication, but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gathering the voices of the weak who have no voice."
Reposted by Darcy Wallace
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May 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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After a judicial recount the riding of Terrbonne has flipped back to the Liberals from the Bloc. The margin of victory is a single vote. One. Vote. LPC now at 170 seats with three more ridings being recounted this week. (LPC holds two of them so they could drop from 170 or go as high as 171)
May 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
After a judicial recount the riding of Terrbonne has flipped back to the Liberals from the Bloc. The margin of victory is a single vote. One. Vote. LPC now at 170 seats with three more ridings being recounted this week. (LPC holds two of them so they could drop from 170 or go as high as 171)
What are reasonable boundaries for how a politician’s spouse is treated, if Ana Poilievre becomes a central pillar in the Conservative party? When is Ana Poilievre considered a politician in her own right? #CDNpoli #ABpoli #Poilievre
May 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
What are reasonable boundaries for how a politician’s spouse is treated, if Ana Poilievre becomes a central pillar in the Conservative party? When is Ana Poilievre considered a politician in her own right? #CDNpoli #ABpoli #Poilievre
Q: What is an appropriate evening meal to celebrate a new Pope? #Pope #Catholicism #PopeLeo #PopeWatch
May 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Q: What is an appropriate evening meal to celebrate a new Pope? #Pope #Catholicism #PopeLeo #PopeWatch