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Mark Carney's new housing agency Build Canada Homes is designed to create the appearance of action on housing affordability while carefully ensuring its output is aligned with the landlords and developers its CEO, Ana Bailão, so ably represents.
Mark Carney’s new housing agency is built to protect the bubble
Rather than propose a vision for a Canadian economy built on something other than housing speculation, Mark Carney has opted to prop up real estate interests. Build Canada Homes is designed to create ...
canadiandimension.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Mark Carney's new housing agency Build Canada Homes is designed to create the appearance of action on housing affordability while carefully ensuring its output is aligned with the landlords and developers its CEO, Ana Bailão, so ably represents.
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After strong positive response last issue, we've also sent the new issue out into these boxes.
There are 170 of them within the old city of Toronto area (not Scarborough, Etobicoke or North York, maybe next time).
Copies also go in the TTC and to 300 shops this weekend and early next week.
There are 170 of them within the old city of Toronto area (not Scarborough, Etobicoke or North York, maybe next time).
Copies also go in the TTC and to 300 shops this weekend and early next week.
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
After strong positive response last issue, we've also sent the new issue out into these boxes.
There are 170 of them within the old city of Toronto area (not Scarborough, Etobicoke or North York, maybe next time).
Copies also go in the TTC and to 300 shops this weekend and early next week.
There are 170 of them within the old city of Toronto area (not Scarborough, Etobicoke or North York, maybe next time).
Copies also go in the TTC and to 300 shops this weekend and early next week.
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NEW: US senator Thom Tillis wants Canada to cough up a $300 billion “make up payment” for what he claims are Canada’s “shortfalls” on military spending over the past 20 years.
www.readthemaple.com/u-s-senator-...
www.readthemaple.com/u-s-senator-...
U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada
Thom Tillis also suggested that Canadians should not criticize the lack of a universal public healthcare system in the U.S.
www.readthemaple.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEW: US senator Thom Tillis wants Canada to cough up a $300 billion “make up payment” for what he claims are Canada’s “shortfalls” on military spending over the past 20 years.
www.readthemaple.com/u-s-senator-...
www.readthemaple.com/u-s-senator-...
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During a downtown protest calling out Trump's plan for a Gaza "stabilization force," a snowplow operator drove through the crowd and gave attendees the finger.
Toronto police told CBC News there is "No reason to believe there was any malicious intent."
Toronto police told CBC News there is "No reason to believe there was any malicious intent."
Snowplow Operator Drives Through Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Despite videos of the incident being published and a photo showing the driver giving the finger to the pro-Palestine crowd, Toronto police say there was “no reason to believe there was any malicious…
www.thegrindmag.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
During a downtown protest calling out Trump's plan for a Gaza "stabilization force," a snowplow operator drove through the crowd and gave attendees the finger.
Toronto police told CBC News there is "No reason to believe there was any malicious intent."
Toronto police told CBC News there is "No reason to believe there was any malicious intent."
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This is the 2nd time a major government report from Deloitte has been found to contain errors likely generated by AI.
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
Minister ‘Can’t Confirm’ If Canadian Officers Went To Israeli Seminar
The seminar reportedly focused on Israel’s experiences in waging its genocidal war on Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
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yesterday @lizpelly.bsky.social joined us to kick off @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social's AGM and it was such an honour. i remember the excitement and validation everyone felt to see our co-op's name in the pages of Mood Machine when it came out, and last night's chat was equally affirming.
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
yesterday @lizpelly.bsky.social joined us to kick off @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social's AGM and it was such an honour. i remember the excitement and validation everyone felt to see our co-op's name in the pages of Mood Machine when it came out, and last night's chat was equally affirming.
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toronno! there's a new issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social out, which means more music coverage from us, including show listings, contributions to the annual gift guide, and "what we're listening to"! check it out online and across the city. www.thegrindmag.ca
November 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
toronno! there's a new issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social out, which means more music coverage from us, including show listings, contributions to the annual gift guide, and "what we're listening to"! check it out online and across the city. www.thegrindmag.ca
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we've got quite a lot featured in the current issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social, especially in the gift guide where i recommend professional earplugs for shows and @nikostratis.com' excellent memoir.
toronno! there's a new issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social out, which means more music coverage from us, including show listings, contributions to the annual gift guide, and "what we're listening to"! check it out online and across the city. www.thegrindmag.ca
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
we've got quite a lot featured in the current issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social, especially in the gift guide where i recommend professional earplugs for shows and @nikostratis.com' excellent memoir.
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UPDATE: The provincial gov. says it has "directed Deloitte to confirm the accuracy of the citations and literature review” and that Deloitte "stands by its conclusions and findings” in the Health Human Resources Report, which cost the province $1.6 million. #nlpoli
theindependent.ca/news/lji/pro...
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Provincial government responds to Deloitte report found to contain false citations likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
Health and Community Services (HCS) Minister Lela Evans and Premier Tony Wakeham. On Saturday HCS said it had asked Deloitte to review the entire Health
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
UPDATE: The provincial gov. says it has "directed Deloitte to confirm the accuracy of the citations and literature review” and that Deloitte "stands by its conclusions and findings” in the Health Human Resources Report, which cost the province $1.6 million. #nlpoli
theindependent.ca/news/lji/pro...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/pro...
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Leaders of Canada’s newest convoy worry police are trying to sabotage a nationwide protest avenging a flock of dead ostriches
Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with food inspectors and the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
pressprogress.ca
November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Leaders of Canada’s newest convoy worry police are trying to sabotage a nationwide protest avenging a flock of dead ostriches
Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
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New report from @policyalternatives.ca and @iris-recherche.bsky.social shows a clear link between greater privatization in health care services and higher mortality rates—just as multiple Canadian provinces work actively to privatize those services www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Mortality and health care privatization: A comparison between countries - CCPA
Privatization is deadly. Canada needs to learn from other countries and focus on public health care instead.
www.policyalternatives.ca
November 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
New report from @policyalternatives.ca and @iris-recherche.bsky.social shows a clear link between greater privatization in health care services and higher mortality rates—just as multiple Canadian provinces work actively to privatize those services www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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In the finale of #ThereIsAList, we explore what it means to flip the lens on surveillance
Meet the activists behind Reverse Canary Mission, turning the tables on those making blacklists of people speaking up for #Palestine.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yyD...
Meet the activists behind Reverse Canary Mission, turning the tables on those making blacklists of people speaking up for #Palestine.
Support our work: ricochet.media/donate/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yyD...
There is a List, Episode 5: The Anti-List
YouTube video by Ricochet Media
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November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In the finale of #ThereIsAList, we explore what it means to flip the lens on surveillance
Meet the activists behind Reverse Canary Mission, turning the tables on those making blacklists of people speaking up for #Palestine.
Support our work: ricochet.media/donate/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yyD...
Meet the activists behind Reverse Canary Mission, turning the tables on those making blacklists of people speaking up for #Palestine.
Support our work: ricochet.media/donate/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yyD...
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Senior economist w/ @policyalternatives.ca, @marclee.bsky.social, said the whole debate over interprovincial trade is simply political posturing so that provinces and the federal government can seem like they are doing something to respond to Trump’s tariffs. #cdnecon theprovince.com/news/will-ne...
Will new deal between provinces on interprovincial trade actually help Canada's economy?
The agreement is designed to provide mutual recognition for products like clothing, toys and vehicles but doesn't address barriers on food.
theprovince.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Senior economist w/ @policyalternatives.ca, @marclee.bsky.social, said the whole debate over interprovincial trade is simply political posturing so that provinces and the federal government can seem like they are doing something to respond to Trump’s tariffs. #cdnecon theprovince.com/news/will-ne...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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OPINION | « Dans la foulée du conseil national du PQ la fin de semaine dernière, le chef a confirmé mes craintes : le Québec-pays « libre » restera bien séquestré dans le carcan de l’impérialisme américain. »
La nouvelle chronique de Martin Forgues 👇
La nouvelle chronique de Martin Forgues 👇
Le PQ et la trumpisation du projet indépendantiste – Pivot
Révolution bolivarienne québécoise, ou barbarie?
pivot.quebec
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
OPINION | « Dans la foulée du conseil national du PQ la fin de semaine dernière, le chef a confirmé mes craintes : le Québec-pays « libre » restera bien séquestré dans le carcan de l’impérialisme américain. »
La nouvelle chronique de Martin Forgues 👇
La nouvelle chronique de Martin Forgues 👇
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We've got some exciting news to share! We recently found out that we're an RJO! (we can now issue tax receipts like a charity)
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We've got some exciting news to share! We recently found out that we're an RJO! (we can now issue tax receipts like a charity)
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
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Les pays qui accordent une plus grande place au privé dans leur système de santé affichent des taux de mortalité en moyenne plus élevés, révèle une nouvelle étude de @iris-recherche.bsky.social et @policyalternatives.ca. www.ledevoir.com/actualites/s...
Les pays donnant davantage de place au privé en santé ont une mortalité en moyenne plus élevée
Une étude de l’IRIS a comparé la situation qui a cours dans 25 pays de l’OCDE.
www.ledevoir.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Les pays qui accordent une plus grande place au privé dans leur système de santé affichent des taux de mortalité en moyenne plus élevés, révèle une nouvelle étude de @iris-recherche.bsky.social et @policyalternatives.ca. www.ledevoir.com/actualites/s...
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How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
@readthemaple.bsky.social
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
@readthemaple.bsky.social
How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
@readthemaple.bsky.social
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
@readthemaple.bsky.social
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According to @policyalternatives.ca, “In Canada, we have typically used a threshold of paying rent less than 30 per cent of gross or pre-tax income as the benchmark of affordability.” In Vancouver, people pay much more than this, and they shouldn't have to. dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
Vancouver residents spending way more than the 30% rule on rent | Urbanized
"Affordability remains a major concern."
dailyhive.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
According to @policyalternatives.ca, “In Canada, we have typically used a threshold of paying rent less than 30 per cent of gross or pre-tax income as the benchmark of affordability.” In Vancouver, people pay much more than this, and they shouldn't have to. dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
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Excellent local media coverage of our recent speaker event featuring the Canada Research Chair in Postindustrial Communities, Lachlan MacKinnon.
Film as historical memory: a coal mining thriller
Lachlan MacKinnon's research views the 1981 slasher film My Bloody Valentine as "Cinematic Ruin," reflecting the industrial crisis and economic transition in Cape Breton's coal communities between 1979-1990.
nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/17/f...
Lachlan MacKinnon's research views the 1981 slasher film My Bloody Valentine as "Cinematic Ruin," reflecting the industrial crisis and economic transition in Cape Breton's coal communities between 1979-1990.
nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/17/f...
Film as historical memory: a coal mining thriller
A gory film made 40 years ago points to characteristics of post-industrial Cape Breton. University of New Brunswick alumnus, Lachlan
nbmediacoop.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Excellent local media coverage of our recent speaker event featuring the Canada Research Chair in Postindustrial Communities, Lachlan MacKinnon.
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"Earlier this fall, @policyalternatives.ca reported a Hamilton resident would have to earn $29.16 an hour — or about $60,652 a year — to comfortably rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city." #canlab www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
New non-profit aims to fill Hamilton’s ‘missing-middle’ rental gap
Gather Community Homes hopes to raise $15M through bonds for development.
www.thespec.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"Earlier this fall, @policyalternatives.ca reported a Hamilton resident would have to earn $29.16 an hour — or about $60,652 a year — to comfortably rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city." #canlab www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
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Thank you @ricochetmedia.bsky.social for publishing my analysis of #Onpoli’s Skills Development scandal.
Has the nature of political scandals shifted in the past decade under populist right-wing governments? I do think so.
Has the nature of political scandals shifted in the past decade under populist right-wing governments? I do think so.
What we’d once consider a scandal is now just another day in Doug Ford’s Ontario.
A $16 orange juice once ended a political career. Today, government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund — the result of a decade of far-right impunity.
ricochet.media/politics/wha...
#onpoli
A $16 orange juice once ended a political career. Today, government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund — the result of a decade of far-right impunity.
ricochet.media/politics/wha...
#onpoli
What we'd once consider a scandal is now just another day in Doug Ford's Ontario
Once a $16 orange juice could end a career. Today, Ford’s government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund, revealing a political culture reshaped — and degraded — by a decade of far-r...
ricochet.media
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thank you @ricochetmedia.bsky.social for publishing my analysis of #Onpoli’s Skills Development scandal.
Has the nature of political scandals shifted in the past decade under populist right-wing governments? I do think so.
Has the nature of political scandals shifted in the past decade under populist right-wing governments? I do think so.
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Once a fringe activity, cultural boycotts of Israel and have gone mainstream, especially in the Canadian arts.
"We are gaining momentum and it’s not the time to slow down,” one organizer tells @rdassaly.bsky.social.
"We are gaining momentum and it’s not the time to slow down,” one organizer tells @rdassaly.bsky.social.
How Canadian Artists Brought Cultural Boycotts of Israel to the Mainstream
Boycotts of Israel and institutions supportive of the occupation of Palestine were a fringe activity just a couple years ago. But artists across the country have made them impossible to ignore.
www.thegrindmag.ca
November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Once a fringe activity, cultural boycotts of Israel and have gone mainstream, especially in the Canadian arts.
"We are gaining momentum and it’s not the time to slow down,” one organizer tells @rdassaly.bsky.social.
"We are gaining momentum and it’s not the time to slow down,” one organizer tells @rdassaly.bsky.social.