To quote @apicazo.bsky.social, have you tried getting a grip? This is just embarrassing, you guys.

For the late/west coast crowd, my Loonie Politics column: Poilievre's warmed-up leftovers are not a new policy direction #cdnpoli

New episodes released early for C$7+ subscribers. This week I'm answering your #cdnpoli questions.

"Slam dunk" until people realize their kids will go to school in the dark. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permane...

For the evening crowd, my Loonie Politics column on the fact that Poilievre's big "foreign policy" speech was pretty much the reheated leftovers of his previous policy speeches, with precious little new on offer. #cdnpoli

Bob Rae: Reporters need to be careful when they ask me to expand on something. I'll keep you here for a couple of hours. #PnPCBC

That Trump neck thing? Seen it before. Interphasic parasites that feed on cellular peptides.

Eight paragraphs to find out it's @willgreavesmp.bsky.social. Eight. What is up with CP?

Because apparently it's impossible to scrum on the plane.

Because corporate concentration is really going to help create new content. (It won't).

For the Monday morning crowd, my weekend Loonie Politics column: Poilievre's warmed-up leftovers are not a new policy direction #cdnpoli

Pretty much.

Roundup post: Davos speech vs Iran support #cdnpoli

New weekend column from me at Loonie Politics: Poilievre's warmed-up leftovers are not a new policy direction #cdnpoli

Sunday dinner was @nigella.bsky.social’s hearty wholewheat pasta with Brussels sprouts, cheese and potato, and it exceeded expectations. I have not made anything with Brussels sprouts in years, and this did not disappoint.

The fate of the Iranian people has never been of great concern to American administrations, and this one is no exception www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

Thread. The other thing separatists ignore is the sheer cost of standing up a bureaucracy to replace what the federal government does currently (not only replacing the CRA, but also things like regulating pharmaceuticals and medical devices). Things you can't really function without.

This week's video roundup is now posted for C$7+ subscribers—your curated selection of the only good #cdnpoli interviews of the week. I watched the politics shows so you don't have to.

The next pundit who declares that Poilievre has "pivoted" and is being "prime ministerial" needs to be pilloried.

Fifth Element + Lynch’s Dune on the TVs at the gym. A very welcome distraction from *waves hands* everything going on.

Last call for questions for this week's episode. Have a #cdnpoli question for me? Leave it in the replies below.

Maybe, just maybe, those journalists know how to read a fucking StatsCan report. Maybe he should try doing just that.

But if you always subordinate principles (i.e., non-economic interests like international law) to economic growth, you’ll never stand for anything. ESPECIALLY Canada, since the best we can hope for is only sending HALF of our exports to the US. They will ALWAYS have leverage over us.

In Davos, Carney argued that only countries w/ strong economies could afford “principled” foreign policies. Carney’s pro-US, pro-illegal war statement is that idea in action. The thing is, this view is both self-serving and wrong. Wrong because there is always a cost to standing up for principles.

People keep saying that this goes against the Davis speech. It does not. Carney said the rules based international order was always hypocritical, is now dead, and we live in a time of rupture. I disagree with support but this is not against what he said. The sign is gone. GONE GONE.

It's not small-dick energy. It's smallest dick energy.

Also, Albertans DO NOT like to be told that this is what causes their fiscal troubles. Jim Prentice tried and was booted out on his ass for it.

Roundup post: Poilievre's big foreign trip #cdnpoli

Narrative, I’d like to introduce you to data.

Not mentioned—the fact that the Supreme Court of Canada has *TWICE* ruled that lawful access is unconstitutional. Kind of an important point to make. cc @privacylawyer.ca

Tell me you didn't read the fucking article without telling me you didn't read the fucking article. LeBlanc was referring to provinces, most of whom are conservative, slow-walking the elimination of trade barriers. Just an utter clown show.

Correct answer (re: Evan Solomon).

Hack Mintz gonna Hack Mintz.

New Music Friday is a fresh new single from @vincint.bsky.social. Soaring vocals over synth beats, every single time.

Let me also drive the point home: This is mostly a provincial issue, but there are also funding pressures on the Federal Court that also need to be addressed.

There are people that I want to hear from about the GDP data. The Conservative trade critic is not one of them. #PnPCBC

Evan Solomon continues to insist that he's concerned and that "all options are on the table." (But we know that's not true).

Still taking questions for this week's episode. Have a #cdnpoli question for me? Leave it in the replies below.

For the Friday crowd, my latest episode with @plagasse.bsky.social to talk about the Defence Industrial Strategy #cdnpoli

In the #HoC for Friday #QP. Nater in the Big Chair. Barrett leads off, wants the government to work with them on Poilievre’s ideas from his speech. Joly thanks them, says Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington today, and thanks Poilievre for copying their plans.

Some think that because universities are slow to react to changes in the labour market, governments should intervene and make them go faster in specific directions...never pausing to consider that govts in fact know jack shit about labour market change. I will die on this hill.

Roundup post: Damage control over India's foreign interference #cdnpoli

Poilievre: "Conservatives are the party of Sir John A. Macdonald. The party that created Confederation. The party of Canada." Nope. The Conservative Party of Canada was created in 2003. Trying to claim to be the party of Confederation is stolen valour.

For the late/west coast crowd, my latest episode where @plagasse.bsky.social and I talk about the Defence Industrial Strategy #cdnpoli

RCMP spy appeal hearing set for November.

But what he really means is "Don't spend it on our own people, cut taxes instead." We've seen this movie before.

"Just trust us." No, thank you.

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Hey BSers! I'll be recording a Q&A episode on my channel this week. Have a #cdnpoli question for me? Leave it on the Patreon or in the replies below.

#QP Recap: Screaming about strychnine #cdnpoli www.routineproceedings.com/2026/02/26/q...