Pádraig Kerr 🇨🇦
@morningside.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Proud Canadian | Retired and Recovering Lawyer | Senior University Law Lecturer | Pickleball addict | #Habs Fan | Cancer Survivor | Single Malt Whisky|Post mostly about news, current events and law |
I have no horse in this race but, as an outsider, this seems to be more evidence of a dysfunctional democratic party and leadership and another reason to be thankful for living in #Canada
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. buff.ly/zBDIuBy
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. buff.ly/zBDIuBy
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
Eight senators are facing criticism from Democrats for their deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I have no horse in this race but, as an outsider, this seems to be more evidence of a dysfunctional democratic party and leadership and another reason to be thankful for living in #Canada
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. buff.ly/zBDIuBy
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. buff.ly/zBDIuBy
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in trying to overturn his 2020 election loss
And Americans will complain, then shrug and then move on. There's nothing this administration can do that generates any sort of sustained outrage. What's become of this country?
And Americans will complain, then shrug and then move on. There's nothing this administration can do that generates any sort of sustained outrage. What's become of this country?
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in trying to overturn his 2020 election loss
Pardon includes former chief of staff Mark Meadows and conservative attorneys Sidney Powell and John Eastman, but does not apply to Trump
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in trying to overturn his 2020 election loss
And Americans will complain, then shrug and then move on. There's nothing this administration can do that generates any sort of sustained outrage. What's become of this country?
And Americans will complain, then shrug and then move on. There's nothing this administration can do that generates any sort of sustained outrage. What's become of this country?
Opinion: A Canadian-made Swedish fighter jet may kick-start a domestic defence aerospace industry. But at what cost? tgam.ca/3XjxgFq
#F35 #Gripen
#F35 #Gripen
Opinion: A Canadian-made Swedish fighter jet may kick-start a domestic defence aerospace industry. But at what cost?
Making Saab’s Gripen here could be a manufacturing boon, or a political boondoggle
tgam.ca
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Opinion: A Canadian-made Swedish fighter jet may kick-start a domestic defence aerospace industry. But at what cost? tgam.ca/3XjxgFq
#F35 #Gripen
#F35 #Gripen
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According to recent research, facial analysis has useful things to say about a person’s post-MBA earnings and propensity to move jobs, among other things. But it raises plenty of concerns
Should facial analysis help determine whom companies hire?
A new paper suggests a photo can tell a recruiter much about an applicant’s personality
econ.st
November 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
According to recent research, facial analysis has useful things to say about a person’s post-MBA earnings and propensity to move jobs, among other things. But it raises plenty of concerns
EV and hybrid sales soar in Australia as internal combustion cars fall below 70% market share for first time
EV and hybrid sales soar in Australia as internal combustion cars fall below 70% market share for first time
Data from peak motoring body shows battery-electric vehicles accounted for 9.7% of new cars sold in September quarter, the highest proportion on record
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
EV and hybrid sales soar in Australia as internal combustion cars fall below 70% market share for first time
For these older Canadians, the Bruce Trail is both a playground and a pilgrimage buff.ly/sOU9KgD
#ActiveAging #BruceTrail #ExploreOntario
#ActiveAging #BruceTrail #ExploreOntario
For these older Canadians, the Bruce Trail is both a playground and a pilgrimage
Men and women in their late 50s to mid-80s come together every week to hike a stretch of Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
For these older Canadians, the Bruce Trail is both a playground and a pilgrimage buff.ly/sOU9KgD
#ActiveAging #BruceTrail #ExploreOntario
#ActiveAging #BruceTrail #ExploreOntario
Fascinating article: "By clinging to the story of their own goodness or helplessness, individuals and institutions can sidestep accountability ― and in doing so, perpetuate the very harm they deny."
This concept helps potentially shed light on the justification for limiting food assistance, among other events.
This Psychological Term Explains How GOP Officials Justify Harm
This concept helps potentially shed light on the justification for limiting food assistance, among other events.
www.huffpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Fascinating article: "By clinging to the story of their own goodness or helplessness, individuals and institutions can sidestep accountability ― and in doing so, perpetuate the very harm they deny."
Did anyone win the US-Canada trade and tariff war?
Did anyone win the US-Canada trade and tariff war?
After all the tariffs, boycotts, and bruised egos, both countries have been left to reckon with lasting economic scars and shifting allegiances.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Did anyone win the US-Canada trade and tariff war?
US judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard to Portland, Oregon - www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
US judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard to Portland, Oregon - www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US Supreme Court pauses judge's order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid - www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
November 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
US Supreme Court pauses judge's order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid - www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
Prime Minister Carney outlines Budget 2025 measures to enable $1 trillion in total investments buff.ly/pDzmMLO
Still Canada's "new" government?
#cdnpoli
Still Canada's "new" government?
#cdnpoli
Prime Minister Carney outlines Budget 2025 measures to enable $1 trillion in total investments
Budget 2025: Canada Strong confronts these challenges head-on.
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Prime Minister Carney outlines Budget 2025 measures to enable $1 trillion in total investments buff.ly/pDzmMLO
Still Canada's "new" government?
#cdnpoli
Still Canada's "new" government?
#cdnpoli
"The university agreed to pay US$30-million directly to the U.S. government along with another US$30-million toward research that will support U.S. farmers."
Cornell University strikes deal with Trump administration to restore research funding
Cornell University strikes deal with Trump administration to restore research funding
Cornell University strikes deal with Trump administration to restore research funding
University to pay US$30-million directly to the U.S. government along with another US$30-million toward research that will support U.S. farmers
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"The university agreed to pay US$30-million directly to the U.S. government along with another US$30-million toward research that will support U.S. farmers."
Cornell University strikes deal with Trump administration to restore research funding
Cornell University strikes deal with Trump administration to restore research funding
#Canada posts surprise job gains in October, bolstering case for BoC rate pause next month buff.ly/XmFzQdv
Canada posts surprise job gains in October, bolstering case for BoC rate pause next month
Country’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.9% as the economy added 67,000 positions; however, the entirety of the gain was in part-time work
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#Canada posts surprise job gains in October, bolstering case for BoC rate pause next month buff.ly/XmFzQdv
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November 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Like many Americans, Scott Adams had insurance problems. But unlike most people he has powerful friends on social media, and when he asked President Trump for help, he got the cancer drug he needed. n.pr/47yYhti
Dilbert creator taps Trump to get cancer drug. Others wish they could, too
Like many Americans, Scott Adams had insurance problems. But unlike most people he has powerful friends on social media, and when he asked President Trump for help, he got the cancer drug he needed.
n.pr
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Like many Americans, Scott Adams had insurance problems. But unlike most people he has powerful friends on social media, and when he asked President Trump for help, he got the cancer drug he needed. n.pr/47yYhti
Food prices in #Canada keep climbing, but these grocery items will give you sticker shock buff.ly/IO5u2GX
#inflation
#inflation
Food prices in Canada keep climbing, but these grocery items will give you sticker shock | CBC News
Shoppers paid four per cent more at the grocery store in September. Here's what food items cost the most, and why.
buff.ly
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Food prices in #Canada keep climbing, but these grocery items will give you sticker shock buff.ly/IO5u2GX
#inflation
#inflation
Ford looks isolated and weak. Populism and bravado isn't going to help right now.
Carney asked for anti-tariff ads to be pulled, Ford says, as Eby scraps B.C. ad campaign buff.ly/pRP96rJ
#canada #cdnpoli
Carney asked for anti-tariff ads to be pulled, Ford says, as Eby scraps B.C. ad campaign buff.ly/pRP96rJ
#canada #cdnpoli
Carney asked for anti-tariff ads to be pulled, Ford says, as Eby scraps B.C. ad campaign
B.C.’s Premier says proposed digital ad campaign had become ‘source of anxiety’ for Ottawa
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Ford looks isolated and weak. Populism and bravado isn't going to help right now.
Carney asked for anti-tariff ads to be pulled, Ford says, as Eby scraps B.C. ad campaign buff.ly/pRP96rJ
#canada #cdnpoli
Carney asked for anti-tariff ads to be pulled, Ford says, as Eby scraps B.C. ad campaign buff.ly/pRP96rJ
#canada #cdnpoli
Zero surprise that Ford is playing political games and trying (and failing) to be the tough guy. No good came or will come from his ad and surely he had to know that www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... #cdnpoli
Ford says he has ‘different recollection’ of talk with Carney about anti-tariff ad
Ontario Premier says he won’t apologize to Trump over the Reagan anti-tariff ad campaign
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Zero surprise that Ford is playing political games and trying (and failing) to be the tough guy. No good came or will come from his ad and surely he had to know that www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... #cdnpoli
Most Americans disapprove of Trump on economy, crime and Ukraine, poll suggests buff.ly/N1qo1ht
Most Americans disapprove of Trump on economy, crime and Ukraine, poll suggests
Democrats now enjoy their biggest lead on healthcare since the first Obama presidency — as they hold the GOP’s feet to the fire over Obamacare subsidies
www.independent.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Most Americans disapprove of Trump on economy, crime and Ukraine, poll suggests buff.ly/N1qo1ht
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BREAM: How do trade talks get back on with Canada?
BESSENT: We'll see. This is very serious. The prime minister of Ontario, who I imagine is smarting quite a bit from the Blue Jays loss, spent $75 million interfering in US public policy. A price has got to be paid for this.
BESSENT: We'll see. This is very serious. The prime minister of Ontario, who I imagine is smarting quite a bit from the Blue Jays loss, spent $75 million interfering in US public policy. A price has got to be paid for this.
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BREAM: How do trade talks get back on with Canada?
BESSENT: We'll see. This is very serious. The prime minister of Ontario, who I imagine is smarting quite a bit from the Blue Jays loss, spent $75 million interfering in US public policy. A price has got to be paid for this.
BESSENT: We'll see. This is very serious. The prime minister of Ontario, who I imagine is smarting quite a bit from the Blue Jays loss, spent $75 million interfering in US public policy. A price has got to be paid for this.
Opinion: The Blue Jays gave Canada something that extends far beyond the ball field
Opinion: The Blue Jays gave Canada something that extends far beyond the ball field
Team showed the country what can happen when we stick together and believe in one another
buff.ly
November 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Opinion: The Blue Jays gave Canada something that extends far beyond the ball field
‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir buff.ly/n25mXl3
#Canada
#Canada
‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir
At 86, she’s a literary seer and saint – and queen of the Canadian resistance. So what does the writer make of our dystopian world?
buff.ly
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir buff.ly/n25mXl3
#Canada
#Canada
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"...at the moment she is more worried about boycotting anything that comes from over the border in the US... “Elbows up!”
“People go, ‘Boo, Americans!’ It’s not Americans. Half of them, at least, are not at all in favour of what’s going on at all.”
She is a role model, always ❤️
#Pinks
“People go, ‘Boo, Americans!’ It’s not Americans. Half of them, at least, are not at all in favour of what’s going on at all.”
She is a role model, always ❤️
#Pinks
‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir
At 86, she’s a literary seer and saint – and queen of the Canadian resistance. So what does the writer make of our dystopian world?
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"...at the moment she is more worried about boycotting anything that comes from over the border in the US... “Elbows up!”
“People go, ‘Boo, Americans!’ It’s not Americans. Half of them, at least, are not at all in favour of what’s going on at all.”
She is a role model, always ❤️
#Pinks
“People go, ‘Boo, Americans!’ It’s not Americans. Half of them, at least, are not at all in favour of what’s going on at all.”
She is a role model, always ❤️
#Pinks
Opinion: U.S. Ambassador’s outburst is one more punch in the face from the neighbourhood bully buff.ly/5GaU0jO
Opinion: U.S. Ambassador’s outburst is one more punch in the face from the neighbourhood bully
Pete Hoekstra’s aggression toward David Paterson underlines how obnoxious and abusive the Trump administration has become
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Opinion: U.S. Ambassador’s outburst is one more punch in the face from the neighbourhood bully buff.ly/5GaU0jO