simon
@siguy.bsky.social
Toronto 🇨🇦, Canadian Politics nerd, Electrical Engineer, UW alum
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Sondage @pallasdata.bsky.social : « Si un référendum avait lieu sur la souveraineté du Québec, voteriez-vous pour ou contre la souveraineté du Québec ? » (Nov. 2025)
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Le prochain défi de Paul St-Pierre Plamondon : convaincre les Québécoises
Il y a un écart entre les sexes qui ne se dément pas dans les sondages au sujet de la souveraineté du Québec.
lactualite.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Sondage @pallasdata.bsky.social : « Si un référendum avait lieu sur la souveraineté du Québec, voteriez-vous pour ou contre la souveraineté du Québec ? » (Nov. 2025)
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What will be the political gain and political cost of the new Alberta pipeline deal for Mark Carney and the Liberals?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M
Good Talk -- The Pipeline Deal That Could Make or Break The Liberals
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What will be the political gain and political cost of the new Alberta pipeline deal for Mark Carney and the Liberals?
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M
Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson are here to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms.
📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/adowjtlwR3M
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I was lucky enough to meet Colleen Jones a couple times. What a thoroughly delightful woman: so smart, so vibrant, so funny, so alive. She was a spectacular curler and much more than that, and I am grateful that the country got to see it. Rest in peace to a Canadian treasure.
November 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I was lucky enough to meet Colleen Jones a couple times. What a thoroughly delightful woman: so smart, so vibrant, so funny, so alive. She was a spectacular curler and much more than that, and I am grateful that the country got to see it. Rest in peace to a Canadian treasure.
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NEW: Marjorie Taylor Green says she will resign from Congress in January
“I have too much self respect and dignity…love my family way too much….to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for…it’s all so absurd and completely unserious.”
“I have too much self respect and dignity…love my family way too much….to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for…it’s all so absurd and completely unserious.”
November 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
NEW: Marjorie Taylor Green says she will resign from Congress in January
“I have too much self respect and dignity…love my family way too much….to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for…it’s all so absurd and completely unserious.”
“I have too much self respect and dignity…love my family way too much….to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for…it’s all so absurd and completely unserious.”
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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SCOOP: Alberta's UCP is suing two MLAs it kicked out of caucus in order to keep the Progressive Conservative brand outta their hands.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
By @alannasmith.bsky.social and helper
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
By @alannasmith.bsky.social and helper
Alberta UCP launches lawsuit against former caucus members
United Conservative Party alleges Peter Guthrie, Scott Sinclair conspired to damage party’s reputation by using Progressive Conservative name
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
SCOOP: Alberta's UCP is suing two MLAs it kicked out of caucus in order to keep the Progressive Conservative brand outta their hands.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
By @alannasmith.bsky.social and helper
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
By @alannasmith.bsky.social and helper
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There is internal concern at Penske Media publications—Variety, Deadline, Hollywood Reporter—about the company's pay-to-play Golden Globes pitches made to right-wing podcasters last month.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jay-penske...
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jay-penske...
Penske's Pay-to-Play Pushback
Behind the scenes, Penske Media staffers are privately fuming over pay-to-play podcast pitches sent to right-wing podcasters and outright extremists, Status has learned.
www.status.news
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There is internal concern at Penske Media publications—Variety, Deadline, Hollywood Reporter—about the company's pay-to-play Golden Globes pitches made to right-wing podcasters last month.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jay-penske...
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/jay-penske...
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Prominent polling firm Campaign Research is surveying Toronto voters on what they think about John Tory entering the mayor's race — and whether they still care about his affair with a staffer.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
Too old? Too adulterous? Prominent pollster wants Torontonians’ thoughts about John Tory entering mayor’s race
Nick Kouvalis of Campaign Research previously worked for John Tory. His firm wants to know whether Toronto voters think the ex-mayor was wrong to resign
www.torontotoday.ca
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Prominent polling firm Campaign Research is surveying Toronto voters on what they think about John Tory entering the mayor's race — and whether they still care about his affair with a staffer.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
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I’m honestly shocked that this story from @globalnews.ca has flown under the radar. Confirmation that Amit Shah, the second-most powerful man in the Indian government, was directly involved in the assassinations on Canadian soil. globalnews.ca/news/1151469...
Intercepted communications link Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader’s assassination | Globalnews.ca
British intelligence provided Canada with initial tip tying India’s government to temple leader's 2023 killing.
globalnews.ca
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I’m honestly shocked that this story from @globalnews.ca has flown under the radar. Confirmation that Amit Shah, the second-most powerful man in the Indian government, was directly involved in the assassinations on Canadian soil. globalnews.ca/news/1151469...
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Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general over Trump documentary edit
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general over Trump documentary edit
News head Deborah Turness also resigns after criticism that a Panorama show misled viewers by editing a speech by the US president.
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general over Trump documentary edit
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Bulletin: BBC director general Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness are resigning "following criticism that a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump."
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Bulletin: BBC director general Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness are resigning "following criticism that a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump."
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Get ready, Toronto... 🇨🇦 #PivotTour
November 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Get ready, Toronto... 🇨🇦 #PivotTour
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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🚨Scoop: Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont says he is considering crossing the floor to join the Liberal Party.
He tells me he'll make a decision “in the next few days” after reviewing the federal budget. Other Conservatives are also being courted.
He tells me he'll make a decision “in the next few days” after reviewing the federal budget. Other Conservatives are also being courted.
Conservative MP says he’s considering joining Canada’s Liberal government
The stunning twist moves Mark Carney one step closer to a secure hold on the prime minister’s office until 2029.
www.politico.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🚨Scoop: Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont says he is considering crossing the floor to join the Liberal Party.
He tells me he'll make a decision “in the next few days” after reviewing the federal budget. Other Conservatives are also being courted.
He tells me he'll make a decision “in the next few days” after reviewing the federal budget. Other Conservatives are also being courted.
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Enrique Hernandez and Andy Pages trip over each other at the wall in left-centre, but Pages hangs on to Ernie Clement's deep fly ball and we're going to extra innings in Game 7.
The baseball season does not want to be over yet.
Seranthony Dominguez is in to pitch for #Bluejays
The baseball season does not want to be over yet.
Seranthony Dominguez is in to pitch for #Bluejays
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Enrique Hernandez and Andy Pages trip over each other at the wall in left-centre, but Pages hangs on to Ernie Clement's deep fly ball and we're going to extra innings in Game 7.
The baseball season does not want to be over yet.
Seranthony Dominguez is in to pitch for #Bluejays
The baseball season does not want to be over yet.
Seranthony Dominguez is in to pitch for #Bluejays
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Enten: "Canada is far more popular than Donald Trump is here in the United States. The net popularity of Canada is +49. Trump is -10. We're talking about Canada coming out nearly 60 points ahead on the net popularity ratings versus Donald Trump here in the US"
October 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Enten: "Canada is far more popular than Donald Trump is here in the United States. The net popularity of Canada is +49. Trump is -10. We're talking about Canada coming out nearly 60 points ahead on the net popularity ratings versus Donald Trump here in the US"
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BLUE JAYS FOR THE WIN
The Toronto Blue Jays take a 1-0 series lead over the Dodgers to begin the World Series.
An explosive 9-run 6th inning, highlighted by an Addison Barger Grand Slam, propels the Jays to victory. What a night. What a start for Toronto. Back at it tomorrow.
The Toronto Blue Jays take a 1-0 series lead over the Dodgers to begin the World Series.
An explosive 9-run 6th inning, highlighted by an Addison Barger Grand Slam, propels the Jays to victory. What a night. What a start for Toronto. Back at it tomorrow.
October 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BLUE JAYS FOR THE WIN
The Toronto Blue Jays take a 1-0 series lead over the Dodgers to begin the World Series.
An explosive 9-run 6th inning, highlighted by an Addison Barger Grand Slam, propels the Jays to victory. What a night. What a start for Toronto. Back at it tomorrow.
The Toronto Blue Jays take a 1-0 series lead over the Dodgers to begin the World Series.
An explosive 9-run 6th inning, highlighted by an Addison Barger Grand Slam, propels the Jays to victory. What a night. What a start for Toronto. Back at it tomorrow.
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Blue Jays dedicate 11-4 blowout to Donald Trump 🇨🇦
October 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Blue Jays dedicate 11-4 blowout to Donald Trump 🇨🇦
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Hey Ontario. Please pay attention to this. It's fucking terrifying. As a renter I rely on rent control in order to, you know, LIVE, and this threatens to take it away from me and most people I know.
Write to your MPP. Call Ford's office. I don't even know what to think right now. Fuck Ford, man.
Write to your MPP. Call Ford's office. I don't even know what to think right now. Fuck Ford, man.
In particular, they want leases to no longer necessarily remain in effect indefinitely, so that landlords have more options for creating tenant turnover.
Current situation in left-hand column, proposal on the right:
Current situation in left-hand column, proposal on the right:
October 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Hey Ontario. Please pay attention to this. It's fucking terrifying. As a renter I rely on rent control in order to, you know, LIVE, and this threatens to take it away from me and most people I know.
Write to your MPP. Call Ford's office. I don't even know what to think right now. Fuck Ford, man.
Write to your MPP. Call Ford's office. I don't even know what to think right now. Fuck Ford, man.
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The consultation is structured to a pre-determined outcome: yes, more AI. Very much agree with @anabrandusescu.bsky.social 👇🏻
(I‘m also offended by how much effort so many stakeholders put into trying to make the AIDA process better only to be ignored again. As Ana says, it’s no way to build trust)
(I‘m also offended by how much effort so many stakeholders put into trying to make the AIDA process better only to be ignored again. As Ana says, it’s no way to build trust)
I wrote a short essay about refusing to participate in Canada's public consultation on AI.
On refusal and reaching the limits to engage
This is an essay about the importance of refusal. As a researcher, I hardly write anymore this way, but I thought I should, in this moment, where the need to document our descent into fascism is cr…
www.anabrandusescu.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The consultation is structured to a pre-determined outcome: yes, more AI. Very much agree with @anabrandusescu.bsky.social 👇🏻
(I‘m also offended by how much effort so many stakeholders put into trying to make the AIDA process better only to be ignored again. As Ana says, it’s no way to build trust)
(I‘m also offended by how much effort so many stakeholders put into trying to make the AIDA process better only to be ignored again. As Ana says, it’s no way to build trust)
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They more crazed and rabid and insane than ever bsky.app/profile/meid...
September 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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New: Sarah MacLachlan, Jewel, and more musicians scheduled to perform at tonight's premiere for Hulu's ABC News doc LILITH FAIR have all pulled out after Disney scrapped the red carpet. First notable talent consequence of the Jimmy Kimmel situation.
September 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
New: Sarah MacLachlan, Jewel, and more musicians scheduled to perform at tonight's premiere for Hulu's ABC News doc LILITH FAIR have all pulled out after Disney scrapped the red carpet. First notable talent consequence of the Jimmy Kimmel situation.
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More news breaking at Bounces about Donald Trump's visit to the US Open men's final.
The US Open has sent an email to broadcasters, obtained by Bounces, ordering them to censor any reactions or protests from the crowd to Trump's appearance.
Read more here:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/us-open-do...
The US Open has sent an email to broadcasters, obtained by Bounces, ordering them to censor any reactions or protests from the crowd to Trump's appearance.
Read more here:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/us-open-do...
U.S. Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump
An email obtained by Bounces includes instructions from the U.S. Open on supporting Trump's planned stagecraft during the National Anthem.
www.benrothenberg.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
More news breaking at Bounces about Donald Trump's visit to the US Open men's final.
The US Open has sent an email to broadcasters, obtained by Bounces, ordering them to censor any reactions or protests from the crowd to Trump's appearance.
Read more here:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/us-open-do...
The US Open has sent an email to broadcasters, obtained by Bounces, ordering them to censor any reactions or protests from the crowd to Trump's appearance.
Read more here:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/us-open-do...
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I’m hearing from many residents who are concerned about the City of Ottawa’s direction that all staff must work in the office five days each week.
Like you, I was surprised to learn about this directive.
Like you, I was surprised to learn about this directive.
August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I’m hearing from many residents who are concerned about the City of Ottawa’s direction that all staff must work in the office five days each week.
Like you, I was surprised to learn about this directive.
Like you, I was surprised to learn about this directive.