Matt
@mattvardy.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Digital media entrepreneur • 🎥 Creative director • 🏆 Toronto sports fan • 👯♀️ Girl dad
🌍 Exploring world events, science & tech
🌍 Exploring world events, science & tech
Germany has chosen the Canadian-developed CMS 330 for its Navy surface fleet under a government-to-government deal worth more than $1 billion. The announcement came Nov 17 with support from the Canadian Commercial Corporation and Germany’s Ministry of Defence.
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Germany has chosen the Canadian-developed CMS 330 for its Navy surface fleet under a government-to-government deal worth more than $1 billion. The announcement came Nov 17 with support from the Canadian Commercial Corporation and Germany’s Ministry of Defence.
Canada just landed 3rd in the 2025 Anholt Nation Brands Index. The Index polls about 40K people worldwide each year to gauge how leading countries are perceived across governance, culture, people, tourism, exports, and investment appeal. Canada jumped from 6th to 3rd, placing behind Japan & Germany.
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Canada just landed 3rd in the 2025 Anholt Nation Brands Index. The Index polls about 40K people worldwide each year to gauge how leading countries are perceived across governance, culture, people, tourism, exports, and investment appeal. Canada jumped from 6th to 3rd, placing behind Japan & Germany.
“Keep my country’s name out your f*cking mouth.” - Every Canadian to JD Vance.
November 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
“Keep my country’s name out your f*cking mouth.” - Every Canadian to JD Vance.
Even where farmland meets the highway, Ontario’s hidden wetlands shine at sunset—reminding us that nature’s beauty and biodiversity thrive in unexpected places. Let’s protect these vital habitats and say no to Bill 5. ✊🇨🇦🌾🌿
May 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Even where farmland meets the highway, Ontario’s hidden wetlands shine at sunset—reminding us that nature’s beauty and biodiversity thrive in unexpected places. Let’s protect these vital habitats and say no to Bill 5. ✊🇨🇦🌾🌿
Keep standing tall, Harvard.
The rest of the world is behind you. ❤️
The rest of the world is behind you. ❤️
May 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Keep standing tall, Harvard.
The rest of the world is behind you. ❤️
The rest of the world is behind you. ❤️
For the first time ever, an Indigenous person will lead Indigenous Services Canada — the dept. responsible for essential services to First Nations, Inuit & Métis communities.
Congrats Mandy Gull-Masty, former Grand Chief of the Waswanipi Cree Nation, sworn in today in PM Mark Carney’s new cabinet!
Congrats Mandy Gull-Masty, former Grand Chief of the Waswanipi Cree Nation, sworn in today in PM Mark Carney’s new cabinet!
May 14, 2025 at 4:22 AM
For the first time ever, an Indigenous person will lead Indigenous Services Canada — the dept. responsible for essential services to First Nations, Inuit & Métis communities.
Congrats Mandy Gull-Masty, former Grand Chief of the Waswanipi Cree Nation, sworn in today in PM Mark Carney’s new cabinet!
Congrats Mandy Gull-Masty, former Grand Chief of the Waswanipi Cree Nation, sworn in today in PM Mark Carney’s new cabinet!
Friendly reminder how the discussion goes when anyone attempts to correct or talk over Trump and why Carney didn’t bother trying:
May 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Friendly reminder how the discussion goes when anyone attempts to correct or talk over Trump and why Carney didn’t bother trying:
What country do you think Trump is referencing here? 🧐👇
May 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM
What country do you think Trump is referencing here? 🧐👇
CTV News declares Liberal win in Canadian election 🇨🇦💪
April 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
CTV News declares Liberal win in Canadian election 🇨🇦💪
Friendly reminder: Poilievre’s team didn’t just borrow Trump’s playbook — they showed up wearing the merch. MAGA hats, private jets, American slogans. If you think that ends well for Canada, I’ve got a convoy to sell you.
April 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Friendly reminder: Poilievre’s team didn’t just borrow Trump’s playbook — they showed up wearing the merch. MAGA hats, private jets, American slogans. If you think that ends well for Canada, I’ve got a convoy to sell you.
Something’s cooking in the Carleton riding. 👀
Of the record-breaking 7.3 million advance ballots cast, 43,000 came from Carleton — the most of any riding. 😯
Let’s hear your prediction: Is Poilievre winning or losing his seat?
Of the record-breaking 7.3 million advance ballots cast, 43,000 came from Carleton — the most of any riding. 😯
Let’s hear your prediction: Is Poilievre winning or losing his seat?
April 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Something’s cooking in the Carleton riding. 👀
Of the record-breaking 7.3 million advance ballots cast, 43,000 came from Carleton — the most of any riding. 😯
Let’s hear your prediction: Is Poilievre winning or losing his seat?
Of the record-breaking 7.3 million advance ballots cast, 43,000 came from Carleton — the most of any riding. 😯
Let’s hear your prediction: Is Poilievre winning or losing his seat?
This is what #Poilievre refers to as the "Lost Liberal Decade"
April 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This is what #Poilievre refers to as the "Lost Liberal Decade"
Gone but never forgotten: Pierre v1.0 🐝
March 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Gone but never forgotten: Pierre v1.0 🐝
Canada ➡️ USA flight bookings March 2024 vs 2025 for summer season down over 70%! ✊🇨🇦
March 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Canada ➡️ USA flight bookings March 2024 vs 2025 for summer season down over 70%! ✊🇨🇦
More specifically regarding “residential” ie. Housing:
March 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
More specifically regarding “residential” ie. Housing:
Who does what in the government of Canada?
Chart to share with your politically challenged friends who blame the wrong level of government for their issues:
Chart to share with your politically challenged friends who blame the wrong level of government for their issues:
March 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Who does what in the government of Canada?
Chart to share with your politically challenged friends who blame the wrong level of government for their issues:
Chart to share with your politically challenged friends who blame the wrong level of government for their issues:
Do the Canadian Muslim voters in your life know Pierre Poilievre once tried to ban niqabs?
Yep. In 2015, he backed a policy requiring niqab removal at citizenship ceremonies. "We are not going to succumb to political correctness", he said when questioned about it www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Yep. In 2015, he backed a policy requiring niqab removal at citizenship ceremonies. "We are not going to succumb to political correctness", he said when questioned about it www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
March 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Do the Canadian Muslim voters in your life know Pierre Poilievre once tried to ban niqabs?
Yep. In 2015, he backed a policy requiring niqab removal at citizenship ceremonies. "We are not going to succumb to political correctness", he said when questioned about it www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Yep. In 2015, he backed a policy requiring niqab removal at citizenship ceremonies. "We are not going to succumb to political correctness", he said when questioned about it www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
⚠️ Beware of Interac e-Transfer Scams on Marketplace!
Scammers pretend to send eTransfer & share fake link to “accept” it. Check the URL in chat—if it’s not “interac.ca”—don’t click!
🔹 Real eTransfers go straight to bank
🔹 Never enter banking info on unknown sites
🔹 Report & block suspicious buyers
Scammers pretend to send eTransfer & share fake link to “accept” it. Check the URL in chat—if it’s not “interac.ca”—don’t click!
🔹 Real eTransfers go straight to bank
🔹 Never enter banking info on unknown sites
🔹 Report & block suspicious buyers
March 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
⚠️ Beware of Interac e-Transfer Scams on Marketplace!
Scammers pretend to send eTransfer & share fake link to “accept” it. Check the URL in chat—if it’s not “interac.ca”—don’t click!
🔹 Real eTransfers go straight to bank
🔹 Never enter banking info on unknown sites
🔹 Report & block suspicious buyers
Scammers pretend to send eTransfer & share fake link to “accept” it. Check the URL in chat—if it’s not “interac.ca”—don’t click!
🔹 Real eTransfers go straight to bank
🔹 Never enter banking info on unknown sites
🔹 Report & block suspicious buyers
Spotted in Markham at work today: elevator notice in a gated retirement community. ✊
March 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Spotted in Markham at work today: elevator notice in a gated retirement community. ✊
It’s hard to truly grasp the size of Canada’s Arctic. To put it into perspective:
A direct flight (if it existed) from Toronto to Cape Columbia, the northernmost point in Canada, would take about 5.5-6 hours—similar to flying from New York City to Los Angeles.
A direct flight (if it existed) from Toronto to Cape Columbia, the northernmost point in Canada, would take about 5.5-6 hours—similar to flying from New York City to Los Angeles.
March 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
It’s hard to truly grasp the size of Canada’s Arctic. To put it into perspective:
A direct flight (if it existed) from Toronto to Cape Columbia, the northernmost point in Canada, would take about 5.5-6 hours—similar to flying from New York City to Los Angeles.
A direct flight (if it existed) from Toronto to Cape Columbia, the northernmost point in Canada, would take about 5.5-6 hours—similar to flying from New York City to Los Angeles.
Who’s gunna tell Alberta’s premiere to shut up and take a seat?
March 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Who’s gunna tell Alberta’s premiere to shut up and take a seat?
💭 on Apple Watch battery life.
Check this comparison direct from
Apple. Series 1 vs. 10:
Check this comparison direct from
Apple. Series 1 vs. 10:
March 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
💭 on Apple Watch battery life.
Check this comparison direct from
Apple. Series 1 vs. 10:
Check this comparison direct from
Apple. Series 1 vs. 10: