Robin MacNab
@robinmacnab.bsky.social
Canadian Foreign Service Officer 1971 - 2015. RTs of news on international affairs, technology and other subjects.
Canadian resolve on trade negotiations hardens as country faces day one of increased tariffs
Two-thirds say Canada should take “hard” line in trade talks, rebuff Trump’s rebuke on Palestine stance angusreid.org/trump-carney...
Two-thirds say Canada should take “hard” line in trade talks, rebuff Trump’s rebuke on Palestine stance angusreid.org/trump-carney...
August 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Canadian resolve on trade negotiations hardens as country faces day one of increased tariffs
Two-thirds say Canada should take “hard” line in trade talks, rebuff Trump’s rebuke on Palestine stance angusreid.org/trump-carney...
Two-thirds say Canada should take “hard” line in trade talks, rebuff Trump’s rebuke on Palestine stance angusreid.org/trump-carney...
The British Open from Portrush in Northern Ireland has shown the surrounding sites, which have included the ruins of Dunluce Castle of which Thomas D’Arcy McGee wrote a famous poem. I don’t have a direct link but the attached photos capture it.
July 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The British Open from Portrush in Northern Ireland has shown the surrounding sites, which have included the ruins of Dunluce Castle of which Thomas D’Arcy McGee wrote a famous poem. I don’t have a direct link but the attached photos capture it.
My daughter has discovered the mother lode of unique gifts - the terrific mystery stories available on reboundpress.com. Just finishing The Wrecking Game by Chris Forrest - wonderful! Now one from Canada’s top mystery writer @peggy_blair. Thank you!
July 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
My daughter has discovered the mother lode of unique gifts - the terrific mystery stories available on reboundpress.com. Just finishing The Wrecking Game by Chris Forrest - wonderful! Now one from Canada’s top mystery writer @peggy_blair. Thank you!
I’m a big fan of James Lee Burke. Attached photo provides my review of his latest “Don’t Forget Me Little Bessie”.
June 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I’m a big fan of James Lee Burke. Attached photo provides my review of his latest “Don’t Forget Me Little Bessie”.
I’m a lucky dad!. Couldn’t have received a better gift than “The Wrecking Game” by Chris Forrest, one of Canada’s top mystery writers. Thanks @peggy_blair.bsky.social for making this and many other exceptional stories available from her new publishing company reboundpress.com.
June 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I’m a lucky dad!. Couldn’t have received a better gift than “The Wrecking Game” by Chris Forrest, one of Canada’s top mystery writers. Thanks @peggy_blair.bsky.social for making this and many other exceptional stories available from her new publishing company reboundpress.com.
A link (be patient while it loads) (or scan QR code attached) to a sincere take on the election from the defeated CPC candidate in Peterborough instagram.com/p/DJDEoLGO7Bv/…. Despite the Liberal Party joy, I sense Canada faces serious problems of trust and division. via @davidakin.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A link (be patient while it loads) (or scan QR code attached) to a sincere take on the election from the defeated CPC candidate in Peterborough instagram.com/p/DJDEoLGO7Bv/…. Despite the Liberal Party joy, I sense Canada faces serious problems of trust and division. via @davidakin.bsky.social
Premiers’ Performance: The Trump bump? Most provincial leaders see approval rise amid U.S. threats. Ontario’s Ford sees highest approval in four years; Furey receives massive boost on the way out angusreid.org/premier-appr...
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Premiers’ Performance: The Trump bump? Most provincial leaders see approval rise amid U.S. threats. Ontario’s Ford sees highest approval in four years; Furey receives massive boost on the way out angusreid.org/premier-appr...
Ford remains very unpopular but his party has huge lead heading into election angusreid.org/ontario-elec...
February 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Ford remains very unpopular but his party has huge lead heading into election angusreid.org/ontario-elec...
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Michael Ramirez in the Washington Post
December 20, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Michael Ramirez in the Washington Post
Mischka enjoying her new bed. A present for her 14th birthday today.
December 18, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Mischka enjoying her new bed. A present for her 14th birthday today.
Look what’s covering my Lamborghini.
November 28, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Look what’s covering my Lamborghini.
Mexico, Canada and China account for about 40 percent of U.S. trade. via @bloomberg.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Mexico, Canada and China account for about 40 percent of U.S. trade. via @bloomberg.com
Chinese exports are on track for another bumper year.
November 26, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Chinese exports are on track for another bumper year.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resolve to ease commercial frictions with nations from China to the US is about to be tested by a second term for President-elect Donald Trump that could see the UK caught up in trade battles between global powers. via @bloomberg.com
November 12, 2024 at 1:00 AM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resolve to ease commercial frictions with nations from China to the US is about to be tested by a second term for President-elect Donald Trump that could see the UK caught up in trade battles between global powers. via @bloomberg.com