A great discussion for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social !

Been spending a lot of time at the National Gallery lately. I think I'm going to start posting more of my favourite pieces from the collection. So much beautiful work.

Fir Tree and Sky, by Emily Carr 🇨🇦

Who are the Canadians still fighting for Ukraine? I travelled to the frontlines to find out. 🇨🇦🇺🇦 My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social : www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/08/26/t...

My recent on-the-ground dispatch from Operation Unifier: 🇨🇦🇺🇦

The little-known Canadian military operation saving Ukrainian lives UNIFIER, now in its tenth year, is playing a key role in Ukraine's fight for survival. www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/07/18/u...

In Poland with the Canadian military, training Ukrainian soldiers for Operation Unifier. Coverage coming soon for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social 👀

Very interesting interview. What do you think about Alberta separatism? 👀👀👀

Okay, follow up: Are you satisfied with Carney’s messaging on the issue so far?

Should Canada get involved in the war in Iran?

At the Senate for King Charles’ throne speech!

What is going on with young men?

‘He’s a very nice gentleman and he’s going to come to the White House … within the next week or less,’ Trump said, referring to Carney In @cdnaffairs.bsky.social www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/05/01/t...

Pierre Poilievre has lost Carleton, a riding he first won in 2004.

What are the issues motivating Alberta voters this election? Will the cause of Western separatism see a resurgence if the Liberals win? My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social : www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/23/a...

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Some pics from my recent trip to Finland — a very magical place!

Now more than ever, it’s important to have independent journalists holding our leaders and institutions to account. Please consider supporting the work we do at @cdnaffairs.bsky.social !

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Thousands on Parliament Hill.

I covered Premier Smith’s speech in Ottawa yesterday, where she spoke about reaching out to American pundits like Ben Shapiro. Very interesting times! www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/10/s...

How seriously should we take Liberal promises on defence policy? 🇨🇦🪖✈️💣 My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social :

"Canada would struggle to contribute even a few thousand troops to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine." A very interesting piece from my colleague Fin at @cdnaffairs.bsky.social What do you think? Could Canada muster more people to fight in Ukraine? 🇨🇦🇺🇦🤔 www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/04/c...

"Canada is ready and able to make a contribution to that force," Blair told reporters, speaking about putting NATO troops in Ukraine. www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc....

Grateful for the opportunity to speak with @trevortombe.bsky.social about navigating the trade war. My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social : www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/03/c...

Do you know who owns your dental clinic? Corporations have been consolidating a growing number of dental practices www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/28/d... @samforster.bsky.social @cdnaffairs.bsky.social 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁

Is the Canadian military doing enough to diversify its ranks? 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social :

Canadian Armed Forces officials spoke about the major changes to the military’s recruitment strategy, including relaxed medical standards and a diversity push www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/21/c...

What year do we think this is getting built?

Liberal leadership fundraising numbers… Any surprises?

Yesterday was a big day for Canada-U.S. relations... Here's what I got up to:

Is there a solid legal basis for Trudeau’s prorogation of Parliament? An excellent article by my colleague Meagan for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social :

Riding out with the Canadian troops deployed on Operation Reassurance🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Is Alberta’s new border security plan a response to pressure from Trump, or a necessary measure of public safety?

I’m visiting Canadian troops who have been stationed in Latvia as part of NATO’s mission to reinforce the Baltics. What questions would you like me to ask them about deployment? 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

spend more time with the trains

Should Ottawa be developing digital ID? What should it look like?

Totem Pole at Hazelton, Emily Carr 🇨🇦

What is Canada's cultural epicentre? Toronto, Montreal, or Edmonton? 🤔🇨🇦

local bookstore hit me with a Tucker-Chomsky sandwich 😓

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I am dying to know what percent of Liberals believe that Freeland would be a stronger leader than Trudeau...

Emily Carr painted Graveyard Entrance after a trip to Gitxsan and Kwakwaka'wakw territory. So beautiful! 🇨🇦

What are the odds he survives this?

Trudeau has been an extremely resilient figure, but this seems like it will be nearly impossible to recover from.

Chrystia Freeland said in a letter posted on X she and Trudeau ‘have found ourselves at odds about the best path forward for Canada’ 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 www.canadianaffairs.news/2024/12/16/d...

President Trump says Canada needs to boost its military spending. Should we? And what would that take? I spoke with experts to find out! 🇨🇦🇺🇸

Snowstorm, Evening (1911) is one of my favourite Canadian paintings 🇨🇦 Such incredible detail!

Why is parliament still gridlocked, and what does it mean for Canadians? I spoke with MPs to find out! www.canadianaffairs.news/2024/12/05/h...