Matt Humphries
@mjr-humphries.bsky.social
Husband, father and pet guardian. Passionate about humanity’s survival on this planet. Engineer and environmental scientist. Educator. 🍁🚲⛷️
It really is time for an election and a democratic system that assures us that we get what we actually voted for. I don’t remember thins on the Liberal Platform. What a load of BS.
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Partenariat Ottawa–Alberta | Nous n’avons pas voté pour foncer droit dans le mur
Le Canada vient de renoncer à l’essentiel de sa réponse à la crise climatique, selon la directrice générale de Nature Québec, qui rappelle que ce ne sont pas les Albertains qui ont porté Mark Carney a...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
It really is time for an election and a democratic system that assures us that we get what we actually voted for. I don’t remember thins on the Liberal Platform. What a load of BS.
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It’s time for an election. The answer is a clear no to this. If it comes down to it I’ll join the Coastal First Nations in whatever they want me to do. Their land and water are sacred. This deal is an abomination. So much for Carney … a tainted politician all along.
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Carney’s energy deal went down very differently, depending on who you ask. Here’s how the day played out | CBC
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November 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It’s time for an election. The answer is a clear no to this. If it comes down to it I’ll join the Coastal First Nations in whatever they want me to do. Their land and water are sacred. This deal is an abomination. So much for Carney … a tainted politician all along.
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“Pierre Poilievre can be tied directly to Enbridge, Pathways Alliance, Koch Industries and the Canadian Gas Association. His inner circle is stacked with fossil fuel lobbyists, and his campaign received major donations from oil industry insiders.” @taylornoakes.com
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“Pierre Poilievre can be tied directly to Enbridge, Pathways Alliance, Koch Industries and the Canadian Gas Association. His inner circle is stacked with fossil fuel lobbyists, and his campaign received major donations from oil industry insiders.” @taylornoakes.com
New analogy I’m going to try and work into some conversations…
September 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
New analogy I’m going to try and work into some conversations…
This is the biggest loser move in sports history. They have the biggest salaries in the league and they can’t take opposing fans in the stadium… lame! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If Jays end up playing Yankees in ALDS, Canadian fans can't buy tickets for New York games | CBC News
Canadian residents are barred from buying tickets to the potential American League Division Series matchup between the Blue Jays and the Yankees next week at Yankee Stadium.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This is the biggest loser move in sports history. They have the biggest salaries in the league and they can’t take opposing fans in the stadium… lame! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canada Post is our ail service. It’s a required thing for most businesses and citizens, like our highways. How much do highways cost each year? This is a stupid argument. Time to ditch the current incompetent leadership and get on with running
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Just how much financial trouble is Canada Post in? | About That
Andrew Chang explains the depths of Canada Post's financial crisis and how it led to the federal plan to end door-to-door letter delivery.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Canada Post is our ail service. It’s a required thing for most businesses and citizens, like our highways. How much do highways cost each year? This is a stupid argument. Time to ditch the current incompetent leadership and get on with running
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Seriously? Perhaps the number one perpetrator, but the number one victim? This guy’s on crack… www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre claims Christians 'may be the number 1' victims of hate-based violence | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday that Christians and their places of worship are being targeted and, if elected, he will crack down on religion-based hate.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Seriously? Perhaps the number one perpetrator, but the number one victim? This guy’s on crack… www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
I hope Nate Erskine-Smith is willing to run again. He was the right candidate last time and I think he still is.
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Bonnie Crombie to step down as Ontario Liberal leader after weak show of support | CBC News
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is resigning as Ontario Liberal leader after a weak show of support at the party's annual general meeting. This comes after she had previously indicated she would...
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September 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I hope Nate Erskine-Smith is willing to run again. He was the right candidate last time and I think he still is.
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THIS. Every province should follow suit.
Hospital parking is a tax on those with chronic illness and disability — and should never be a revenue-generating stream for our health institutions
Hospital parking is a tax on those with chronic illness and disability — and should never be a revenue-generating stream for our health institutions
May 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
THIS. Every province should follow suit.
Hospital parking is a tax on those with chronic illness and disability — and should never be a revenue-generating stream for our health institutions
Hospital parking is a tax on those with chronic illness and disability — and should never be a revenue-generating stream for our health institutions
They know we know the real issue is the price of oil is half of what is was before Trudeau and $20 below break even for oil sands right, and that Canadian government doesn’t control the price…
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Alberta | Danielle Smith félicite Mark Carney et le met en garde contre des « actes hostiles »
La première ministre de l’Alberta, Danielle Smith, a adressé une note de félicitations – accompagnée d’un avertissement sévère et d’une condamnation générale – au premier ministre Mark Carney et à son...
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April 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
They know we know the real issue is the price of oil is half of what is was before Trudeau and $20 below break even for oil sands right, and that Canadian government doesn’t control the price…
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They’ve figured out the Signal chat now … www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US fighter jet rolls off aircraft carrier as ship reportedly swerves Houthi fire
Crew members jump out of Super Hornet before jet and towing tractor fall into the Red Sea
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April 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
They’ve figured out the Signal chat now … www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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April 28, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Let’s protect Ontario’s bike lanes in this provincial election. Call on all parties to #ReverseBill212! @GreenpeaceCA act.gp/3WLGdrw
Stop the removal of Ontario’s bike lanes
Call on all parties running in the Ontario election to reverse Bill 212
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April 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Let’s protect Ontario’s bike lanes in this provincial election. Call on all parties to #ReverseBill212! @GreenpeaceCA act.gp/3WLGdrw
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For everyone reading: Carney didn't win yet! If you stay home, PP will win.
It’s far better to go out and vote than to go out and protest when it’s too late. 🇨🇦
PP has a strong ad campaign BUT we have strong grassroots: TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵! #canadastrong
It’s far better to go out and vote than to go out and protest when it’s too late. 🇨🇦
PP has a strong ad campaign BUT we have strong grassroots: TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵! #canadastrong
April 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
For everyone reading: Carney didn't win yet! If you stay home, PP will win.
It’s far better to go out and vote than to go out and protest when it’s too late. 🇨🇦
PP has a strong ad campaign BUT we have strong grassroots: TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵! #canadastrong
It’s far better to go out and vote than to go out and protest when it’s too late. 🇨🇦
PP has a strong ad campaign BUT we have strong grassroots: TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵! #canadastrong
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Jailing judges is a five alarm fire.
April 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Jailing judges is a five alarm fire.
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Trump has pardoned Michele Fiore, a Nevada Republican politician, who was awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of using money meant for a statue honoring a slain police officer for rent, plastic surgery , and her daughter’s wedding.
Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for cosmetic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer
President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon for loyalist Michele Fiore, who paid for her plastic surgery with funds that were meant for a statue honoring a slain police officer.
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April 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Trump has pardoned Michele Fiore, a Nevada Republican politician, who was awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of using money meant for a statue honoring a slain police officer for rent, plastic surgery , and her daughter’s wedding.
This is 💯 the truth. The CPC are not Progressive Conservatives and NS Premier Houston calls them out on it. “There is no equivalent Federal party”. The CPC are just rebranded Reform. Ideologues from Alberta.
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Tensions with N.S. premier simmered as Poilievre made his sole stop in the province | CBC News
For the first time this campaign, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a stop in Nova Scotia on Thursday — the second province he's visited led by a Progressive Conservative premier conspicuously...
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April 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is 💯 the truth. The CPC are not Progressive Conservatives and NS Premier Houston calls them out on it. “There is no equivalent Federal party”. The CPC are just rebranded Reform. Ideologues from Alberta.
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The CPC spent all this time to release a platform because they were looking for magic ways to improve the numbers. They should have used kleven like Kevin in the office…it would have been more plausible…
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Canada election: Poilievre releases platform with promise of referendums on new federal taxes | CBC
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April 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The CPC spent all this time to release a platform because they were looking for magic ways to improve the numbers. They should have used kleven like Kevin in the office…it would have been more plausible…
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Liberal Leader Mark Carney is in Charlottetown, P.E.I. today #FederalElection #Canada #cdnpoli #CanadaVotes 🗳️
Get Out and Vote Canada‼️‼️
Get Out and Vote Canada‼️‼️
April 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
In Hamilton Center vote NDP. They’re in the lead and we need the diversity of opinions in Ottawa. Votewell only picks a non-conservative. For the good of democracy we need to choose NDP.
April 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
In Hamilton Center vote NDP. They’re in the lead and we need the diversity of opinions in Ottawa. Votewell only picks a non-conservative. For the good of democracy we need to choose NDP.
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Timbit Trump
“The Trumpy hectoring of people, the slogans, the big rallies — like it all just seems like so Trump…people are not loving Trump right now in Canada,” said Kory Teneycke…
“(Poilievre’s) style & his approach to politics certainly channel a lot of Trump. It’s like a cheap karaoke version of Trump.”
“(Poilievre’s) style & his approach to politics certainly channel a lot of Trump. It’s like a cheap karaoke version of Trump.”
Conservative Poilievre seemed poised to be Canada's next leader. Then Trump declared economic war
Until a few months ago, Pierre Poilievre was seen as a shoo-in to become Canada’s next prime minister and shepherd his Conservative Party back into power for the first time in a decade.
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April 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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