Les Perreaux
@perreaux.bsky.social
Editor. https://policyoptions.irpp.org/
Retired reporter. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/les-perreaux/
Retired reporter. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/les-perreaux/
Rachel Samson: La capacité du budget à remplir ses promesses reste à démontrer. Pour réussir, la fonction publique devra exceller dans l’exécution, alors que son personnel et son financement réduits.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Rachel Samson: La capacité du budget à remplir ses promesses reste à démontrer. Pour réussir, la fonction publique devra exceller dans l’exécution, alors que son personnel et son financement réduits.
policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2025/11/b... @policyoptions.irpp.org @rsamson.bsky.social
policyoptions.irpp.org/fr/2025/11/b... @policyoptions.irpp.org @rsamson.bsky.social
I stopped covering muncipal campaigns a few years ago and had to start reading up like a regular citizen before I vote.
As I was perusing the CBC promise tracker, I was amused to find this on one of the biggest city challenges. (Yes, the details behind the promises are different, but still.)
As I was perusing the CBC promise tracker, I was amused to find this on one of the biggest city challenges. (Yes, the details behind the promises are different, but still.)
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I stopped covering muncipal campaigns a few years ago and had to start reading up like a regular citizen before I vote.
As I was perusing the CBC promise tracker, I was amused to find this on one of the biggest city challenges. (Yes, the details behind the promises are different, but still.)
As I was perusing the CBC promise tracker, I was amused to find this on one of the biggest city challenges. (Yes, the details behind the promises are different, but still.)
You sound like a cheerleader. And a scold! Take responsibilty for what, exactly? For scintilating campaigns that sound like this?
November 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
You sound like a cheerleader. And a scold! Take responsibilty for what, exactly? For scintilating campaigns that sound like this?
Every once in a while I discover a hole in my news knowledge because I didn't get past the ragey internet discussion.
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Every once in a while I discover a hole in my news knowledge because I didn't get past the ragey internet discussion.
I once heard a podcast episode where the guest theorized that the addiction to flying private eventually corrupts most prominent Americans. The rarity of this kind of sight reinforces the thesis.
September 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I once heard a podcast episode where the guest theorized that the addiction to flying private eventually corrupts most prominent Americans. The rarity of this kind of sight reinforces the thesis.
Related: My best pal from childhood sent me this 360 view from the end of his road yesterday. Can't wait to get back for a quick visit next month.
July 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Related: My best pal from childhood sent me this 360 view from the end of his road yesterday. Can't wait to get back for a quick visit next month.
Can’t say it better than the owner.
July 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Can’t say it better than the owner.
And from my backyard it was awesome.
June 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
And from my backyard it was awesome.
If you’re in Montreal, book launch tonight for my pal and Globe and Mail writer Eric Andrew Gee.
De Stiil Books (351 Duluth E) at 7 pm
www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/726132...
De Stiil Books (351 Duluth E) at 7 pm
www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/726132...
May 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
If you’re in Montreal, book launch tonight for my pal and Globe and Mail writer Eric Andrew Gee.
De Stiil Books (351 Duluth E) at 7 pm
www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/726132...
De Stiil Books (351 Duluth E) at 7 pm
www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/726132...
It turns out transportation is the main interprovincial trade barrier.
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-62...
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-62...
May 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It turns out transportation is the main interprovincial trade barrier.
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-62...
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-62...
I mean, the Jets made a modest step a week or two ago, but I confess I still have my doubts. (Courtesy Joe Pascucci on the other site.)
May 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I mean, the Jets made a modest step a week or two ago, but I confess I still have my doubts. (Courtesy Joe Pascucci on the other site.)
The aftermath of one of the more epic McDavid undressings.
May 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The aftermath of one of the more epic McDavid undressings.
I mean this might be the worst backcheck I’ve ever ever seen so he might have to create three goals tonight.
April 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I mean this might be the worst backcheck I’ve ever ever seen so he might have to create three goals tonight.
Was thinking again about the perennial journalist irritation about crowd size estimates and found it funny that this photo in the CBC story doesn’t actually show 15,000 people because it’s missing half the upper deck and a good chunk of the lower bowl. Probably shows more like 10-12k.
April 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Was thinking again about the perennial journalist irritation about crowd size estimates and found it funny that this photo in the CBC story doesn’t actually show 15,000 people because it’s missing half the upper deck and a good chunk of the lower bowl. Probably shows more like 10-12k.
I made my own contribution to this fine oeuvre.
April 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I made my own contribution to this fine oeuvre.
My favourite headline on it was this one. It’s been a major theme of the National Post for most of its history and we discovered we were talking about 15,000 people over one decade.
April 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
My favourite headline on it was this one. It’s been a major theme of the National Post for most of its history and we discovered we were talking about 15,000 people over one decade.
Garbage collection was this morning. The 7-day dump is already started.
March 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Garbage collection was this morning. The 7-day dump is already started.
This is fine and all but we’ve got a systemic problem. A few blocks of my walk this morning.
March 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This is fine and all but we’ve got a systemic problem. A few blocks of my walk this morning.
As usual, there are complaints about the scant representation of Quebecers on Team Canada.
The difference this time is nobody can name a player who should be there and isn’t.
Quebec elite hockey is in rough shape.
The difference this time is nobody can name a player who should be there and isn’t.
Quebec elite hockey is in rough shape.
February 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
As usual, there are complaints about the scant representation of Quebecers on Team Canada.
The difference this time is nobody can name a player who should be there and isn’t.
Quebec elite hockey is in rough shape.
The difference this time is nobody can name a player who should be there and isn’t.
Quebec elite hockey is in rough shape.
It’s slowly dawning on me that we’ve all let ourselves be distracted by bike lanes (pro or con) while our elected officials have slowly starved transit. Cc @ericlombardi.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 12:46 PM
It’s slowly dawning on me that we’ve all let ourselves be distracted by bike lanes (pro or con) while our elected officials have slowly starved transit. Cc @ericlombardi.bsky.social
RIP to the massive, gorgeous tree we got to watch from upstairs every fall.
Hello, cell phone antenna. 🙄
Hello, cell phone antenna. 🙄
October 10, 2024 at 12:25 PM
RIP to the massive, gorgeous tree we got to watch from upstairs every fall.
Hello, cell phone antenna. 🙄
Hello, cell phone antenna. 🙄