Phil Benson
@philbenson91.bsky.social
Retired lawyer and lobbyist; human rights, labour, Teamster
Good crowd at the start of the demo at the US embassy today in Ottawa. Lots of honking by passing cars and even the police officer seemed in good humour. The crowd was not happy. #ElbowsUp
March 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Good crowd at the start of the demo at the US embassy today in Ottawa. Lots of honking by passing cars and even the police officer seemed in good humour. The crowd was not happy. #ElbowsUp
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📊Multiple polls confirm dramatic shift in momentum, as Liberals close in on Conservatives.
🚨338 Sunday Update: The Liberal Surge Continues → www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
🚨338 Sunday Update: The Liberal Surge Continues → www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
March 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📊Multiple polls confirm dramatic shift in momentum, as Liberals close in on Conservatives.
🚨338 Sunday Update: The Liberal Surge Continues → www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
🚨338 Sunday Update: The Liberal Surge Continues → www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
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February 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The USA will not honour trade deals, time for Canada to move on. Ally? Hah! The European Union looks good with work, trade and better vacations. Feels a bit like grieving the loss of a family member while wondering what ya ever saw in them. It is certainly a goodbye to USA goods. Sorry!
two men wearing canadian hats and sunglasses are waving their hands in front of a tree and the word sorrey is on the screen
ALT: two men wearing canadian hats and sunglasses are waving their hands in front of a tree and the word sorrey is on the screen
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February 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The USA will not honour trade deals, time for Canada to move on. Ally? Hah! The European Union looks good with work, trade and better vacations. Feels a bit like grieving the loss of a family member while wondering what ya ever saw in them. It is certainly a goodbye to USA goods. Sorry!
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Some Canadians are giving a pass to the American Superbowl. Please read my reflection on how Trump is pushing us into dangerous but darkly familiar territory.
We need to build the resistance to preserve our democracy and inclusive values.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
We need to build the resistance to preserve our democracy and inclusive values.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
WEIMAR AND THE SUPER BOWL
How We Got Here - And How We Get Out
open.substack.com
February 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Some Canadians are giving a pass to the American Superbowl. Please read my reflection on how Trump is pushing us into dangerous but darkly familiar territory.
We need to build the resistance to preserve our democracy and inclusive values.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
We need to build the resistance to preserve our democracy and inclusive values.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
Democracy and the Rule of Law died in America years ago. Fascists have kicked in the rotten door and have won the most important election in US history, the last one.
I will do my bit to try to make sure its sickness does not come to my country, at least until Canada is annexed.
I will do my bit to try to make sure its sickness does not come to my country, at least until Canada is annexed.
February 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Democracy and the Rule of Law died in America years ago. Fascists have kicked in the rotten door and have won the most important election in US history, the last one.
I will do my bit to try to make sure its sickness does not come to my country, at least until Canada is annexed.
I will do my bit to try to make sure its sickness does not come to my country, at least until Canada is annexed.
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Pierre Poilievre, endorsed by Elon Musk, tours Canada’s elite clubs, courting billionaire donors while attacking Canada and Canadians—mirroring Donald Trump’s divisive, populist playbook. Canada 🇨🇦 must stand on guard against a Pierre Poilievre (Oligarchy) Government. #portmoody #coquitlam
February 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Pierre Poilievre, endorsed by Elon Musk, tours Canada’s elite clubs, courting billionaire donors while attacking Canada and Canadians—mirroring Donald Trump’s divisive, populist playbook. Canada 🇨🇦 must stand on guard against a Pierre Poilievre (Oligarchy) Government. #portmoody #coquitlam
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Buy Canadian. Boycott American.
Sign the pledge at PledgeCanadian.ca
We can stand up for Canada against Trump's Trade War Threats.
www.ndp.ca/pledge-canad...
Sign the pledge at PledgeCanadian.ca
We can stand up for Canada against Trump's Trade War Threats.
www.ndp.ca/pledge-canad...
Sign the Pledge: Buy Canadian. Boycott American.
Canadians must stand united in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war. Fight back by pledging to buy Canadian and boycott American.
www.ndp.ca
February 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Buy Canadian. Boycott American.
Sign the pledge at PledgeCanadian.ca
We can stand up for Canada against Trump's Trade War Threats.
www.ndp.ca/pledge-canad...
Sign the pledge at PledgeCanadian.ca
We can stand up for Canada against Trump's Trade War Threats.
www.ndp.ca/pledge-canad...
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I know I feel safer 😂😂😂
February 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I know I feel safer 😂😂😂
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Here's a fact most Americans don't know:
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is the largest purchaser of wine by dollar value in the world.
The LCBO has shut the flow of all American beer, wine, spirits.
We will drink "Freedom wines" from our allies and beer from our communities.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is the largest purchaser of wine by dollar value in the world.
The LCBO has shut the flow of all American beer, wine, spirits.
We will drink "Freedom wines" from our allies and beer from our communities.
February 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Here's a fact most Americans don't know:
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is the largest purchaser of wine by dollar value in the world.
The LCBO has shut the flow of all American beer, wine, spirits.
We will drink "Freedom wines" from our allies and beer from our communities.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is the largest purchaser of wine by dollar value in the world.
The LCBO has shut the flow of all American beer, wine, spirits.
We will drink "Freedom wines" from our allies and beer from our communities.
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I stopped by the liquor store to say farewell to the massive selection of Kentucky bourbon on the shelves.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.
February 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I stopped by the liquor store to say farewell to the massive selection of Kentucky bourbon on the shelves.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.
We are the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. On Tuesday, all American booze is being pulled off the shelves.
We will drink Canadian whiskey.
True. North. Strong. Free of bourbon.
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Support Canadian alternatives!
February 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Support Canadian alternatives!
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Perfectly captured.
February 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Perfectly captured.
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Good morning, bluesky!!!
Since Canada hooks America up with so much, perhaps America should become Canada's 4th territory.
Healthcare, reproductive rights, legal Marijuana, and French's mustard. Just some of the Canadian perks.
#SheShed #Voices4Victory #wtpBLUE #YamTitsTariffs
Since Canada hooks America up with so much, perhaps America should become Canada's 4th territory.
Healthcare, reproductive rights, legal Marijuana, and French's mustard. Just some of the Canadian perks.
#SheShed #Voices4Victory #wtpBLUE #YamTitsTariffs
February 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Good morning, bluesky!!!
Since Canada hooks America up with so much, perhaps America should become Canada's 4th territory.
Healthcare, reproductive rights, legal Marijuana, and French's mustard. Just some of the Canadian perks.
#SheShed #Voices4Victory #wtpBLUE #YamTitsTariffs
Since Canada hooks America up with so much, perhaps America should become Canada's 4th territory.
Healthcare, reproductive rights, legal Marijuana, and French's mustard. Just some of the Canadian perks.
#SheShed #Voices4Victory #wtpBLUE #YamTitsTariffs
Trump tariffs the world. Even the powerful USA can't win a war fought on so many fronts. Starting a war against your best friend, closest economic partner, that your going to need on side? If the US goes down, so does Canada. That's the rub. I wish Americans well. We are stuck with each other.
a man eating a bag of lays chips while looking out a window with the caption canada watching u.s. news
ALT: a man eating a bag of lays chips while looking out a window with the caption canada watching u.s. news
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February 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Trump tariffs the world. Even the powerful USA can't win a war fought on so many fronts. Starting a war against your best friend, closest economic partner, that your going to need on side? If the US goes down, so does Canada. That's the rub. I wish Americans well. We are stuck with each other.
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I have been given 4 eagle feathers in my years working with the Cree people. It is a sacred trust. I rarely bring them out.
But in facing down Trump we need to invoke our inner warrior spirit.
I hold the feather aloft as a sign of respect and determination.
We will not break.
Not now.
Not ever.
But in facing down Trump we need to invoke our inner warrior spirit.
I hold the feather aloft as a sign of respect and determination.
We will not break.
Not now.
Not ever.
February 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I have been given 4 eagle feathers in my years working with the Cree people. It is a sacred trust. I rarely bring them out.
But in facing down Trump we need to invoke our inner warrior spirit.
I hold the feather aloft as a sign of respect and determination.
We will not break.
Not now.
Not ever.
But in facing down Trump we need to invoke our inner warrior spirit.
I hold the feather aloft as a sign of respect and determination.
We will not break.
Not now.
Not ever.
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Thoughts on week one of the Trump-autocracy and a direct message to Donald Trump.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
A DIRECT MESSAGE TO DONALD TRUMP
Thoughts after week one. The MAGA clown show ain't funny any more
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January 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Thoughts on week one of the Trump-autocracy and a direct message to Donald Trump.
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
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Why would any sane Canadian let the fascist Elon Musk use X to interfere in our democracy?
TickTok has never threatened Canada.
X, Trump and Muskolini have made it clear that they intend to interfere in our sovereignty and our nation.
Time to kick his fascist arse.
TickTok has never threatened Canada.
X, Trump and Muskolini have made it clear that they intend to interfere in our sovereignty and our nation.
Time to kick his fascist arse.
January 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Why would any sane Canadian let the fascist Elon Musk use X to interfere in our democracy?
TickTok has never threatened Canada.
X, Trump and Muskolini have made it clear that they intend to interfere in our sovereignty and our nation.
Time to kick his fascist arse.
TickTok has never threatened Canada.
X, Trump and Muskolini have made it clear that they intend to interfere in our sovereignty and our nation.
Time to kick his fascist arse.
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There is a reason that Elon Musk is stumping for Pierre Poilievre.
A reason he chose to be interviewed with Mar-a-Lago loser Jordan Peterson.
Watch this investigative look into Trump's guy in Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl9b...
A reason he chose to be interviewed with Mar-a-Lago loser Jordan Peterson.
Watch this investigative look into Trump's guy in Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl9b...
Who is he really? | The Poilievre Investigations: Episode 1
YouTube video by Protecting Canada
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
There is a reason that Elon Musk is stumping for Pierre Poilievre.
A reason he chose to be interviewed with Mar-a-Lago loser Jordan Peterson.
Watch this investigative look into Trump's guy in Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl9b...
A reason he chose to be interviewed with Mar-a-Lago loser Jordan Peterson.
Watch this investigative look into Trump's guy in Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl9b...
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I raise my hands to Dustin Saunders and Teamsters Rail for taking on corporate greed. Their fight is every workers fight. Their victory wil be every workers victory. As Canadas only workers party our NDP team will always fight for workers.
teamstersrail.ca/news-details...
teamstersrail.ca/news-details...
January 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I raise my hands to Dustin Saunders and Teamsters Rail for taking on corporate greed. Their fight is every workers fight. Their victory wil be every workers victory. As Canadas only workers party our NDP team will always fight for workers.
teamstersrail.ca/news-details...
teamstersrail.ca/news-details...
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This is everything you need to know about Poilievre.
He is their guy on the inside.
I will never ever vote on anything brought forward by this man.
He is fundamentally unfit for public office.
He is their guy on the inside.
I will never ever vote on anything brought forward by this man.
He is fundamentally unfit for public office.
January 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This is everything you need to know about Poilievre.
He is their guy on the inside.
I will never ever vote on anything brought forward by this man.
He is fundamentally unfit for public office.
He is their guy on the inside.
I will never ever vote on anything brought forward by this man.
He is fundamentally unfit for public office.
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In Pierre Poilievre's new "Wackos" smear video, he claims that food prices have risen 37% faster in Canada than in the US, and implies that it's due to the carbon tax.
He's full of sh*t. Food prices are up worldwide, due to various other non-carbon-tax factors.
Don't fall for the lies.
#cdnpoli
He's full of sh*t. Food prices are up worldwide, due to various other non-carbon-tax factors.
Don't fall for the lies.
#cdnpoli
January 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
In Pierre Poilievre's new "Wackos" smear video, he claims that food prices have risen 37% faster in Canada than in the US, and implies that it's due to the carbon tax.
He's full of sh*t. Food prices are up worldwide, due to various other non-carbon-tax factors.
Don't fall for the lies.
#cdnpoli
He's full of sh*t. Food prices are up worldwide, due to various other non-carbon-tax factors.
Don't fall for the lies.
#cdnpoli
There is nothing more dangerous than a politician that believes their own bullshit, other than:
a con artist that believes their own con.
Then there is Donold and MAGA
a con artist that believes their own con.
Then there is Donold and MAGA
a man in a suit is sitting at a table with the words god help us all below him
ALT: a man in a suit is sitting at a table with the words god help us all below him
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January 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
There is nothing more dangerous than a politician that believes their own bullshit, other than:
a con artist that believes their own con.
Then there is Donold and MAGA
a con artist that believes their own con.
Then there is Donold and MAGA