Rodney Boyd
@rboyd709.bsky.social
Retired person. Social democrat. Indexing enthusiast.
🌎 St John's, NL 🇨🇦
🌐 https://picardy-indexing.ca
🌎 St John's, NL 🇨🇦
🌐 https://picardy-indexing.ca
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New from me at TVO, getting quite cranky about our grocery overlords and their whining about beer and wine empties. www.tvo.org/article/anal...
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www.tvo.org
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
New from me at TVO, getting quite cranky about our grocery overlords and their whining about beer and wine empties. www.tvo.org/article/anal...
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May anyone who chooses to work for ICE live out their days shunned by society, utterly unloved and alone. May they never know a night’s rest. May each and every one of their deaths be celebrated by the people who knew them.
This passage nearly broke me.
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
May anyone who chooses to work for ICE live out their days shunned by society, utterly unloved and alone. May they never know a night’s rest. May each and every one of their deaths be celebrated by the people who knew them.
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Bonus MMI piece. I'm testifying tomorrow to the Finance Committee regarding Bill C-4 and GST rebates. I'll be discussing the rapid increase in new housing taxes and how this taxation level is incompatible with housing as a human right.
Read here:
Read here:
Housing Can’t Be a Right If We Tax It Like a Luxury
My remarks to the Standing Committee on Finance
www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca
September 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Bonus MMI piece. I'm testifying tomorrow to the Finance Committee regarding Bill C-4 and GST rebates. I'll be discussing the rapid increase in new housing taxes and how this taxation level is incompatible with housing as a human right.
Read here:
Read here:
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Seems like we should just assume that any tough talk against the Trump regime by Pierre Poilievre or Danielle Smith will be 100% political performance, and that any decisions relating to Canada until the election by Trump will be motivated at least in part by an interest in helping Poilievre win.
So am I understanding this right? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asked the Trump/MAGA regime (who are currently attacking Canada) to time their attacks in order to influence the Canadian Federal Election and benefit Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party?
In an economic and sovereignty crisis?
In an economic and sovereignty crisis?
‘Let’s just put things on pause': Alberta premier under fire for Breitbart interview
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is under fire for an interview she did Mar. 8 with Breitbart in the U.S. over controversial remarks that appear to suggest she asked the Trump administration to lay off ...
www.ctvnews.ca
March 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Seems like we should just assume that any tough talk against the Trump regime by Pierre Poilievre or Danielle Smith will be 100% political performance, and that any decisions relating to Canada until the election by Trump will be motivated at least in part by an interest in helping Poilievre win.
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CBC makes a strong point, if Poilievre follows through with killing the industry carbon tax, Canada will not comply with EU rules, making TRADE harder with Europe. So, when he talks about the industrial carbon tax and JOBS, the idea of blocking new trade in this environment looks reckless. #cdnpoli
March 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
CBC makes a strong point, if Poilievre follows through with killing the industry carbon tax, Canada will not comply with EU rules, making TRADE harder with Europe. So, when he talks about the industrial carbon tax and JOBS, the idea of blocking new trade in this environment looks reckless. #cdnpoli
Canadians: Another reason to avoid U.S. grocery products.
The Trump administration just shut down a food safety committee to prevent bacteria in baby formula.
They are also threatening to fire employees who prevent deli meat from being infected with Listeria and applesauce from being laced with lead.
They are also threatening to fire employees who prevent deli meat from being infected with Listeria and applesauce from being laced with lead.
Food Safety Jeopardized by Onslaught of Funding and Staff Cuts
The Trump administration halted some food testing and shut down a committee studying bacteria in infant formula. Earlier funding cutbacks under the Biden administration now threaten state labs and ins...
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Canadians: Another reason to avoid U.S. grocery products.
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This one is doing the rounds, for obvious reasons.
February 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
This one is doing the rounds, for obvious reasons.
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Two BIG reasons (of many) why I’ve never had even the tiniest interest in becoming an American. Especially against my will.
Growing up, my family lived below the poverty line, and no one on either side had ever gone to university.
Starting as a young adult, I’ve needed 13 surgeries and procedures over 3 decades to save my eye sight.
Because I was born in Canada, I was able to earn an excellent education, and I can see.
Starting as a young adult, I’ve needed 13 surgeries and procedures over 3 decades to save my eye sight.
Because I was born in Canada, I was able to earn an excellent education, and I can see.
February 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Two BIG reasons (of many) why I’ve never had even the tiniest interest in becoming an American. Especially against my will.
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Trump’s appeasement of Putin is a disgraceful surrender to Russia, an outright betrayal of Ukraine, and a stark warning to the world that America under Trump is no longer the defender of democracy but a willing collaborator with a terrorist state.
My latest...
My latest...
Trump Capitulates to Russia, Betraying Ukraine and the West
Trump’s appeasement of Putin is a disgraceful surrender to Russia, an outright betrayal of Ukraine, and a stark warning to the world that America under Trump is no longer the defender of democracy but...
olgalautman.substack.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Trump’s appeasement of Putin is a disgraceful surrender to Russia, an outright betrayal of Ukraine, and a stark warning to the world that America under Trump is no longer the defender of democracy but a willing collaborator with a terrorist state.
My latest...
My latest...
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This is not a peace negotiation. This is the beginning of a US-russian alliance. All that's left is for the US to commit troops to help the weak russian army conquer Ukraine and remove Zelensky. Forget the betrayal; it was expected. This is pathetic US deference to the weak russian dictatorship.
February 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This is not a peace negotiation. This is the beginning of a US-russian alliance. All that's left is for the US to commit troops to help the weak russian army conquer Ukraine and remove Zelensky. Forget the betrayal; it was expected. This is pathetic US deference to the weak russian dictatorship.
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Beyond the fact that Police Associations and Police Unions should remain apolitical, one has to consider the optics of actively endorsing someone who is under criminal investigation.
February 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Beyond the fact that Police Associations and Police Unions should remain apolitical, one has to consider the optics of actively endorsing someone who is under criminal investigation.
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Canada didn't stand alone in our fight with Donald Trump.
Our allies in the Klingon Empire had our backs.
They are ready to fight the anti-democratic fascist crew ransacking Washington.
They say they are most interested in getting their hands on the bro-fascist "starlink" creep.
Our allies in the Klingon Empire had our backs.
They are ready to fight the anti-democratic fascist crew ransacking Washington.
They say they are most interested in getting their hands on the bro-fascist "starlink" creep.
February 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Canada didn't stand alone in our fight with Donald Trump.
Our allies in the Klingon Empire had our backs.
They are ready to fight the anti-democratic fascist crew ransacking Washington.
They say they are most interested in getting their hands on the bro-fascist "starlink" creep.
Our allies in the Klingon Empire had our backs.
They are ready to fight the anti-democratic fascist crew ransacking Washington.
They say they are most interested in getting their hands on the bro-fascist "starlink" creep.
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New Democrats condemn in the strongest possible terms the suggestion by US President Donald Trump that Gaza should be ethnically cleansed.
This is a war crime.
Gaza belongs to the people of Gaza, Palestinian people.
Gaza does not belong to a convicted abuser and felon.
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This is a war crime.
Gaza belongs to the people of Gaza, Palestinian people.
Gaza does not belong to a convicted abuser and felon.
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February 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
New Democrats condemn in the strongest possible terms the suggestion by US President Donald Trump that Gaza should be ethnically cleansed.
This is a war crime.
Gaza belongs to the people of Gaza, Palestinian people.
Gaza does not belong to a convicted abuser and felon.
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This is a war crime.
Gaza belongs to the people of Gaza, Palestinian people.
Gaza does not belong to a convicted abuser and felon.
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Doug Ford: I need a new mandate to fight for Canada!
Media: Trump dropped the tariffs
Doug: I need a new mandate to keep getting it done!
Media: Housing starts are down, hallway healthcare's worse than ever, you're under RCMP investigation, you spent $2.2B on a spa
Doug Ford: Buck a beer, folks!
Media: Trump dropped the tariffs
Doug: I need a new mandate to keep getting it done!
Media: Housing starts are down, hallway healthcare's worse than ever, you're under RCMP investigation, you spent $2.2B on a spa
Doug Ford: Buck a beer, folks!
February 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Doug Ford: I need a new mandate to fight for Canada!
Media: Trump dropped the tariffs
Doug: I need a new mandate to keep getting it done!
Media: Housing starts are down, hallway healthcare's worse than ever, you're under RCMP investigation, you spent $2.2B on a spa
Doug Ford: Buck a beer, folks!
Media: Trump dropped the tariffs
Doug: I need a new mandate to keep getting it done!
Media: Housing starts are down, hallway healthcare's worse than ever, you're under RCMP investigation, you spent $2.2B on a spa
Doug Ford: Buck a beer, folks!
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You know which Canadian has done nothing useful to support Canada during Trump’s trade war crisis?
Pierre Poilievre.
Not surprising considering his record supporting Trump, MAGA & the extremist Trucker convoy, attacks on media, connection to Stephen Harper, and refusal to get a security clearance.
Pierre Poilievre.
Not surprising considering his record supporting Trump, MAGA & the extremist Trucker convoy, attacks on media, connection to Stephen Harper, and refusal to get a security clearance.
February 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
You know which Canadian has done nothing useful to support Canada during Trump’s trade war crisis?
Pierre Poilievre.
Not surprising considering his record supporting Trump, MAGA & the extremist Trucker convoy, attacks on media, connection to Stephen Harper, and refusal to get a security clearance.
Pierre Poilievre.
Not surprising considering his record supporting Trump, MAGA & the extremist Trucker convoy, attacks on media, connection to Stephen Harper, and refusal to get a security clearance.
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Think the tariffs are bad? Keep you eye on what really matters -- how corporations will use this moment to profiteer, and how our govenrment doesn't seem to care enough to stop them.
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Ok, but what about profiteering?
A sober reminder of what's actually at stake in the Canada-US tariff war
noraloreto.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Think the tariffs are bad? Keep you eye on what really matters -- how corporations will use this moment to profiteer, and how our govenrment doesn't seem to care enough to stop them.
noraloreto.substack.com/p/ok-but-wha...
noraloreto.substack.com/p/ok-but-wha...
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This is SHOCKING. Among everything else that’s despicable about this, ITS A CLEAR ADMISSION THAT THEY KNOW THAT DOING THIS WILL OBVIOUSLY ENDANGER LIVES.
People rode bikes on these streets before the bike-lanes (albeit fewer) and they will again after. The inevitable blood will be on Ford’s hands.
People rode bikes on these streets before the bike-lanes (albeit fewer) and they will again after. The inevitable blood will be on Ford’s hands.
November 22, 2024 at 2:13 AM
This is SHOCKING. Among everything else that’s despicable about this, ITS A CLEAR ADMISSION THAT THEY KNOW THAT DOING THIS WILL OBVIOUSLY ENDANGER LIVES.
People rode bikes on these streets before the bike-lanes (albeit fewer) and they will again after. The inevitable blood will be on Ford’s hands.
People rode bikes on these streets before the bike-lanes (albeit fewer) and they will again after. The inevitable blood will be on Ford’s hands.
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Trump & MAGA are going after media in the United States. That’s incredibly dangerous.
In Canada, Pierre Poilievre is going after CBC, threatening to defund it. That should be a big red flag for Canadians. CBC isn’t perfect, but it’s light-years better than most North American media (example below).
In Canada, Pierre Poilievre is going after CBC, threatening to defund it. That should be a big red flag for Canadians. CBC isn’t perfect, but it’s light-years better than most North American media (example below).
IMPORTANT: If you live in the United States or Canada, you’ve probably heard Trump‘s constant claim that the United States is “subsidizing” Canada. It’s wrong of course, but here’s the best explanation I’ve seen about how & why it’s wrong. PLEASE WATCH & SHARE IT A LOT. Kudos to Andrew Chang & CBC.
Is Trump right about the U.S. 'subsidizing' Canada? | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
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January 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Trump & MAGA are going after media in the United States. That’s incredibly dangerous.
In Canada, Pierre Poilievre is going after CBC, threatening to defund it. That should be a big red flag for Canadians. CBC isn’t perfect, but it’s light-years better than most North American media (example below).
In Canada, Pierre Poilievre is going after CBC, threatening to defund it. That should be a big red flag for Canadians. CBC isn’t perfect, but it’s light-years better than most North American media (example below).
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Here's my latest -- Not only are we grossely underprepared to fight fascism, it's already here and it's driving the markets wild.
Fascism is rising out of the corpse of liberal democracy
If the world's richest man does a fascist salute in a forest, does it make a sound?
noraloreto.substack.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Here's my latest -- Not only are we grossely underprepared to fight fascism, it's already here and it's driving the markets wild.
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Sounds like Trump is upset that civilian airliners have become too safe and is cracking down.
I have not seen people talking about this so far w/ 47's cuts to roles.
"Members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee received a memo Tuesday" eliminating their role. This is a mandated committee by law dating back to PanAm 103. @jonostrower.com @wandrme.paxex.aero
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"Members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee received a memo Tuesday" eliminating their role. This is a mandated committee by law dating back to PanAm 103. @jonostrower.com @wandrme.paxex.aero
apnews.com/article/coas...
Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee
President Donald Trump has moved quickly to remake the Department of Homeland Security by firing the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard before their terms are up while...
apnews.com
January 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Sounds like Trump is upset that civilian airliners have become too safe and is cracking down.
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Such a well written article about the anesthesiologist shortage in Canada and how CRNAs can help during this crisis. @casinoshiftmd.bsky.social @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social #healthcanada #ontariohealth #ONpoli #ONhealth #CRNA #CRNAweek www.cbc.ca/1.7431100
The anesthesiologist shortage is now a 'full-blown crisis.' Should Canada use nurse anesthetists? | CBC Radio
The domino effect caused by a shortage of anesthesiologists in Canada could be improved if the country allowed specially trained nurses to provide anesthesia care, something they do in the United Stat...
www.cbc.ca
January 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Such a well written article about the anesthesiologist shortage in Canada and how CRNAs can help during this crisis. @casinoshiftmd.bsky.social @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social #healthcanada #ontariohealth #ONpoli #ONhealth #CRNA #CRNAweek www.cbc.ca/1.7431100
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Trump is wrong. The U.S. does not subsidize Canada — it’s the other way around. These numbers show a tariff war makes no sense. Economist Jim Stanford writes.
Trump Is Wrong. The US Does Not Subsidize Canada | The Tyee
In fact, it’s the other way around. These numbers show a tariff war makes no sense.
thetyee.ca
January 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Trump is wrong. The U.S. does not subsidize Canada — it’s the other way around. These numbers show a tariff war makes no sense. Economist Jim Stanford writes.
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Looks like Danielle Smith has a flag for her Vichy administration. She gives Trump's stars and stripes top billing. She has blanked out our Maple Leaf with a battle cry for oil giants.
Did Kevin O'Leary help design the logo?
Canada needs to stand up to the quislings.
Did Kevin O'Leary help design the logo?
Canada needs to stand up to the quislings.
January 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Looks like Danielle Smith has a flag for her Vichy administration. She gives Trump's stars and stripes top billing. She has blanked out our Maple Leaf with a battle cry for oil giants.
Did Kevin O'Leary help design the logo?
Canada needs to stand up to the quislings.
Did Kevin O'Leary help design the logo?
Canada needs to stand up to the quislings.