Shannon Peel 🇨🇦
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I asked AI what solutions AI has come up for solving climate change.
I’m not impressed with AI’s answer
Has AI come up with solutions beyond summarizing information and writing documents for us?
#AI #climatechange
I’m not impressed with AI’s answer
Has AI come up with solutions beyond summarizing information and writing documents for us?
#AI #climatechange
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I asked AI what solutions AI has come up for solving climate change.
I’m not impressed with AI’s answer
Has AI come up with solutions beyond summarizing information and writing documents for us?
#AI #climatechange
I’m not impressed with AI’s answer
Has AI come up with solutions beyond summarizing information and writing documents for us?
#AI #climatechange
Norwegian company Vianode is building a $3.2 billion synthetic graphite factory in Ontario
The project, supported by a $670 million provincial loan, is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs
These jobs will not offset over 4,100 recent job losses at other Ontario auto assembly plants
#cdnpoli
The project, supported by a $670 million provincial loan, is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs
These jobs will not offset over 4,100 recent job losses at other Ontario auto assembly plants
#cdnpoli
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Norwegian company Vianode is building a $3.2 billion synthetic graphite factory in Ontario
The project, supported by a $670 million provincial loan, is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs
These jobs will not offset over 4,100 recent job losses at other Ontario auto assembly plants
#cdnpoli
The project, supported by a $670 million provincial loan, is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs
These jobs will not offset over 4,100 recent job losses at other Ontario auto assembly plants
#cdnpoli
Legault started the '"Coalition for the Future of Quebec"'CAQ party A Quebec nationalist, autonomist and conservative provincial political party in Quebec
Parti Québécois (PQ) is the provincial party with a historical and ongoing commitment to Quebec
Polls changed a month ago
Parti Québécois (PQ) is the provincial party with a historical and ongoing commitment to Quebec
Polls changed a month ago
November 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Legault started the '"Coalition for the Future of Quebec"'CAQ party A Quebec nationalist, autonomist and conservative provincial political party in Quebec
Parti Québécois (PQ) is the provincial party with a historical and ongoing commitment to Quebec
Polls changed a month ago
Parti Québécois (PQ) is the provincial party with a historical and ongoing commitment to Quebec
Polls changed a month ago
Carney differentiates himself from Trudeau
Fr. G&M
Issues such as gender equality& reducing gender-based violence are an “aspect” of his foreign policy, But he wouldn’t describe Canada’s foreign policy as feminist foreign policy
Canada is no longer the global culture warrior
#cdnpoli
Fr. G&M
Issues such as gender equality& reducing gender-based violence are an “aspect” of his foreign policy, But he wouldn’t describe Canada’s foreign policy as feminist foreign policy
Canada is no longer the global culture warrior
#cdnpoli
November 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Carney differentiates himself from Trudeau
Fr. G&M
Issues such as gender equality& reducing gender-based violence are an “aspect” of his foreign policy, But he wouldn’t describe Canada’s foreign policy as feminist foreign policy
Canada is no longer the global culture warrior
#cdnpoli
Fr. G&M
Issues such as gender equality& reducing gender-based violence are an “aspect” of his foreign policy, But he wouldn’t describe Canada’s foreign policy as feminist foreign policy
Canada is no longer the global culture warrior
#cdnpoli
Poutine the quintessential Quebec / Ontario civil war
Meanwhile in BC we are Asiafying the hot dog with wasabi and seaweed
Meanwhile in BC we are Asiafying the hot dog with wasabi and seaweed
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Poutine the quintessential Quebec / Ontario civil war
Meanwhile in BC we are Asiafying the hot dog with wasabi and seaweed
Meanwhile in BC we are Asiafying the hot dog with wasabi and seaweed
Time for Canada to step up to be a nation not a colony
Most Canadians want 🇨🇦 to develop industry to make things instead of being exploited by US companies taking the bulk of the wealth south of the border
The people in the US gave Canada a gift when they elected Trump - a wake-up call
#cdnpoli
Most Canadians want 🇨🇦 to develop industry to make things instead of being exploited by US companies taking the bulk of the wealth south of the border
The people in the US gave Canada a gift when they elected Trump - a wake-up call
#cdnpoli
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Time for Canada to step up to be a nation not a colony
Most Canadians want 🇨🇦 to develop industry to make things instead of being exploited by US companies taking the bulk of the wealth south of the border
The people in the US gave Canada a gift when they elected Trump - a wake-up call
#cdnpoli
Most Canadians want 🇨🇦 to develop industry to make things instead of being exploited by US companies taking the bulk of the wealth south of the border
The people in the US gave Canada a gift when they elected Trump - a wake-up call
#cdnpoli
Are we getting dumber because we rely on learning from summaries of original information instead of asking questions and diving deeper into topics to inspire original thought?
Interesting article on how the virtual world is changing how we think compared to 20th Century IQ scoring
🧵1/2
Interesting article on how the virtual world is changing how we think compared to 20th Century IQ scoring
🧵1/2
November 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Are we getting dumber because we rely on learning from summaries of original information instead of asking questions and diving deeper into topics to inspire original thought?
Interesting article on how the virtual world is changing how we think compared to 20th Century IQ scoring
🧵1/2
Interesting article on how the virtual world is changing how we think compared to 20th Century IQ scoring
🧵1/2
Fr FP
“a wave of deal-making in Alberta’s oilpatch involving U.S. companies or capital: Denver’s Ovintiv Inc.’s $3.8-billion acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd &U.S. private-equity-backed Cygnet Energy Ltd.’s $1.4-billion bid for Kiwetinohk Energy Corp”
Where are the Canadian investors?
#cdnpoli
“a wave of deal-making in Alberta’s oilpatch involving U.S. companies or capital: Denver’s Ovintiv Inc.’s $3.8-billion acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd &U.S. private-equity-backed Cygnet Energy Ltd.’s $1.4-billion bid for Kiwetinohk Energy Corp”
Where are the Canadian investors?
#cdnpoli
November 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Fr FP
“a wave of deal-making in Alberta’s oilpatch involving U.S. companies or capital: Denver’s Ovintiv Inc.’s $3.8-billion acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd &U.S. private-equity-backed Cygnet Energy Ltd.’s $1.4-billion bid for Kiwetinohk Energy Corp”
Where are the Canadian investors?
#cdnpoli
“a wave of deal-making in Alberta’s oilpatch involving U.S. companies or capital: Denver’s Ovintiv Inc.’s $3.8-billion acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd &U.S. private-equity-backed Cygnet Energy Ltd.’s $1.4-billion bid for Kiwetinohk Energy Corp”
Where are the Canadian investors?
#cdnpoli
Ukraine Allies have concerns about Trump’s latest peace deal as it favours Russian interests - specifically the limitation of Ukraine military
It also puts Russia back into the G7
Zelensky is feeling the pressure but is determined to stand strong
Putin says it’s a basis for a plan
#Ukraine
It also puts Russia back into the G7
Zelensky is feeling the pressure but is determined to stand strong
Putin says it’s a basis for a plan
#Ukraine
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Ukraine Allies have concerns about Trump’s latest peace deal as it favours Russian interests - specifically the limitation of Ukraine military
It also puts Russia back into the G7
Zelensky is feeling the pressure but is determined to stand strong
Putin says it’s a basis for a plan
#Ukraine
It also puts Russia back into the G7
Zelensky is feeling the pressure but is determined to stand strong
Putin says it’s a basis for a plan
#Ukraine
Canada's $1 billion contribution to the Global Fund — down more than 17% from its last contribution in 2022
Canada's $1.02 billion contribution for 26/28is $190 million lower than its 22/25 contribution
The 22/25 pledge was 30% increase fr 18/21
How do you feel about the amount?
🧵1/2
#cdnpoli
Canada's $1.02 billion contribution for 26/28is $190 million lower than its 22/25 contribution
The 22/25 pledge was 30% increase fr 18/21
How do you feel about the amount?
🧵1/2
#cdnpoli
November 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Canada's $1 billion contribution to the Global Fund — down more than 17% from its last contribution in 2022
Canada's $1.02 billion contribution for 26/28is $190 million lower than its 22/25 contribution
The 22/25 pledge was 30% increase fr 18/21
How do you feel about the amount?
🧵1/2
#cdnpoli
Canada's $1.02 billion contribution for 26/28is $190 million lower than its 22/25 contribution
The 22/25 pledge was 30% increase fr 18/21
How do you feel about the amount?
🧵1/2
#cdnpoli
PM Carney tops the list of Canada’s most influential people in 2025
Do you agree or disagree with this ranking?
#cdnpoli
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Do you agree or disagree with this ranking?
#cdnpoli
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November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
PM Carney tops the list of Canada’s most influential people in 2025
Do you agree or disagree with this ranking?
#cdnpoli
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Do you agree or disagree with this ranking?
#cdnpoli
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What’s this?
US businesses are pushing back and demanding USMCA be upheld?
About time - but will it save Free Trade or is is doomed to be ripped up regardless?
#freetrade #tariffs #cdnpoli #uspoli
US businesses are pushing back and demanding USMCA be upheld?
About time - but will it save Free Trade or is is doomed to be ripped up regardless?
#freetrade #tariffs #cdnpoli #uspoli
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
What’s this?
US businesses are pushing back and demanding USMCA be upheld?
About time - but will it save Free Trade or is is doomed to be ripped up regardless?
#freetrade #tariffs #cdnpoli #uspoli
US businesses are pushing back and demanding USMCA be upheld?
About time - but will it save Free Trade or is is doomed to be ripped up regardless?
#freetrade #tariffs #cdnpoli #uspoli
Didn’t Trump try this plan before and Putin didn’t show up?
What’s do they say about the definition of insanity?
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#Ukraine #trump
What’s do they say about the definition of insanity?
apple.news/AupLsRkf-Qti...
#Ukraine #trump
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Didn’t Trump try this plan before and Putin didn’t show up?
What’s do they say about the definition of insanity?
apple.news/AupLsRkf-Qti...
#Ukraine #trump
What’s do they say about the definition of insanity?
apple.news/AupLsRkf-Qti...
#Ukraine #trump
Well this is interesting … Anyone know anything about it?
The Quebec National Assembly is currently reviewing a proposed Quebec Constitution which would declare the province a “free national State” unbeholden to the Crown and able to ignore Ottawa at will
#quebec
The Quebec National Assembly is currently reviewing a proposed Quebec Constitution which would declare the province a “free national State” unbeholden to the Crown and able to ignore Ottawa at will
#quebec
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Well this is interesting … Anyone know anything about it?
The Quebec National Assembly is currently reviewing a proposed Quebec Constitution which would declare the province a “free national State” unbeholden to the Crown and able to ignore Ottawa at will
#quebec
The Quebec National Assembly is currently reviewing a proposed Quebec Constitution which would declare the province a “free national State” unbeholden to the Crown and able to ignore Ottawa at will
#quebec
B.C. is prepared to support increased capacity for the Trans Mountain pipeline
But Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to prove itself with a line to Prince Rupert
Expanding the TMX is both affordable and easier, ensuring more capacity in a timely manner
Smith doesn’t want a solution she wants a cause
But Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to prove itself with a line to Prince Rupert
Expanding the TMX is both affordable and easier, ensuring more capacity in a timely manner
Smith doesn’t want a solution she wants a cause
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
B.C. is prepared to support increased capacity for the Trans Mountain pipeline
But Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to prove itself with a line to Prince Rupert
Expanding the TMX is both affordable and easier, ensuring more capacity in a timely manner
Smith doesn’t want a solution she wants a cause
But Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to prove itself with a line to Prince Rupert
Expanding the TMX is both affordable and easier, ensuring more capacity in a timely manner
Smith doesn’t want a solution she wants a cause
isn’t this the best magazine cover for 2025?
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#uspoli #tradewar #tariffs #trump
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#uspoli #tradewar #tariffs #trump
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
isn’t this the best magazine cover for 2025?
apple.news/IW1rZL1RQRf-...
#uspoli #tradewar #tariffs #trump
apple.news/IW1rZL1RQRf-...
#uspoli #tradewar #tariffs #trump
Does what Trump wants matter when it comes to peace in Ukraine?
apple.news/Asi_OCCvXR8e...
#slavaukraine #ukrainewar #trump
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#slavaukraine #ukrainewar #trump
November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Does what Trump wants matter when it comes to peace in Ukraine?
apple.news/Asi_OCCvXR8e...
#slavaukraine #ukrainewar #trump
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#slavaukraine #ukrainewar #trump
The US isn’t the only country w/ high youth unemployment & companies looking for skilled labour
Ford’s CEO said they can’t fill 5,000 mechanic jobs that pay $120,000 a year b/c there are too few trade programs to train mechanics
Canada has the programs- we need the students
#uspoli #tradewar
Ford’s CEO said they can’t fill 5,000 mechanic jobs that pay $120,000 a year b/c there are too few trade programs to train mechanics
Canada has the programs- we need the students
#uspoli #tradewar
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
BC is bringing EV targets in line with consumer behaviour
Without rebates, EV sales are down … could it also be due to the not buying US trend?
100% EV from other countries are more expensive than US brands
apple.news/A5IeV31StTuC...
#tradewar #tariffs
Without rebates, EV sales are down … could it also be due to the not buying US trend?
100% EV from other countries are more expensive than US brands
apple.news/A5IeV31StTuC...
#tradewar #tariffs
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
BC is bringing EV targets in line with consumer behaviour
Without rebates, EV sales are down … could it also be due to the not buying US trend?
100% EV from other countries are more expensive than US brands
apple.news/A5IeV31StTuC...
#tradewar #tariffs
Without rebates, EV sales are down … could it also be due to the not buying US trend?
100% EV from other countries are more expensive than US brands
apple.news/A5IeV31StTuC...
#tradewar #tariffs
BC projects using imported steel are doing so for 2 reasons
Rail from Ontario costs 4 times ships from Asia
Canada doesn’t manufacture enough rebar and structural steel beams for current projects that were approved, priced, & started before 2025
#cdnpoli
apple.news/AW573ndUkRBi...
Rail from Ontario costs 4 times ships from Asia
Canada doesn’t manufacture enough rebar and structural steel beams for current projects that were approved, priced, & started before 2025
#cdnpoli
apple.news/AW573ndUkRBi...
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
BC projects using imported steel are doing so for 2 reasons
Rail from Ontario costs 4 times ships from Asia
Canada doesn’t manufacture enough rebar and structural steel beams for current projects that were approved, priced, & started before 2025
#cdnpoli
apple.news/AW573ndUkRBi...
Rail from Ontario costs 4 times ships from Asia
Canada doesn’t manufacture enough rebar and structural steel beams for current projects that were approved, priced, & started before 2025
#cdnpoli
apple.news/AW573ndUkRBi...
Fr Global:
Canada is “interested” in potentially procuring the Gripen fighter jet from Sweden’s Saab, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said, adding Canada “didn’t get enough” out of the F-35 fighter jet deals from US Lockheed Martin
The Gripen will create 10,000 jobs for Canadians
#cdnpoli
Canada is “interested” in potentially procuring the Gripen fighter jet from Sweden’s Saab, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said, adding Canada “didn’t get enough” out of the F-35 fighter jet deals from US Lockheed Martin
The Gripen will create 10,000 jobs for Canadians
#cdnpoli
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Fr Global:
Canada is “interested” in potentially procuring the Gripen fighter jet from Sweden’s Saab, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said, adding Canada “didn’t get enough” out of the F-35 fighter jet deals from US Lockheed Martin
The Gripen will create 10,000 jobs for Canadians
#cdnpoli
Canada is “interested” in potentially procuring the Gripen fighter jet from Sweden’s Saab, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said, adding Canada “didn’t get enough” out of the F-35 fighter jet deals from US Lockheed Martin
The Gripen will create 10,000 jobs for Canadians
#cdnpoli
Leaving house building up to the private sector only ensures the housing crisis continues b/c they won’t build homes if the market is softening
There were 36% fewer starts in Vancouver
Toronto declined 42%
BHC nonmarket housing needs to ramp up to offset private sector reductions
#cdnpoli
There were 36% fewer starts in Vancouver
Toronto declined 42%
BHC nonmarket housing needs to ramp up to offset private sector reductions
#cdnpoli
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Leaving house building up to the private sector only ensures the housing crisis continues b/c they won’t build homes if the market is softening
There were 36% fewer starts in Vancouver
Toronto declined 42%
BHC nonmarket housing needs to ramp up to offset private sector reductions
#cdnpoli
There were 36% fewer starts in Vancouver
Toronto declined 42%
BHC nonmarket housing needs to ramp up to offset private sector reductions
#cdnpoli
“According to a survey of more than 4,000 Canadian snowbirds by Snowbird Advisor, which runs a resource website for winter travellers, 70% of respondents who are part of the organization’s community said they plan to spend the winter in the U.S. — a 12%drop from the year before”
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“According to a survey of more than 4,000 Canadian snowbirds by Snowbird Advisor, which runs a resource website for winter travellers, 70% of respondents who are part of the organization’s community said they plan to spend the winter in the U.S. — a 12%drop from the year before”
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
BC Premier, David Eby, announced a new plan for BC to prosper regardless of tariffs
He also supported the Federal budget, which he says rewards those provinces willing to do the work to build &diversify
The plan is ambitious and means good things for BC trades
apple.news/AjB6Tn1NOSwm...
#bcpoli
He also supported the Federal budget, which he says rewards those provinces willing to do the work to build &diversify
The plan is ambitious and means good things for BC trades
apple.news/AjB6Tn1NOSwm...
#bcpoli
November 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
BC Premier, David Eby, announced a new plan for BC to prosper regardless of tariffs
He also supported the Federal budget, which he says rewards those provinces willing to do the work to build &diversify
The plan is ambitious and means good things for BC trades
apple.news/AjB6Tn1NOSwm...
#bcpoli
He also supported the Federal budget, which he says rewards those provinces willing to do the work to build &diversify
The plan is ambitious and means good things for BC trades
apple.news/AjB6Tn1NOSwm...
#bcpoli