Even on here, I’ve noticed a distinct shift from people outside the country that’s essentially, “This isn’t funny anymore, fix your shit America.” I just wonder if our congressional invertebrates are feeling that at all.

It seems pretty clear that if Carney is trying to reposition Canada in the global auto market, and especially to be a player in EVs as the US drags its feet, he’s going to need to think about recognizing or aligning with EU/JP auto safety standards.

Opportunity to move to Canada. 🍁 The Lifespan Institute @brocku.ca is looking to hire a Canada Excellence Research Chair In Healthy Development Across the Lifespan. More info in the job ad (salary negotiable). brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_caree....

Canada cannot stand by while Donald Trump uses tariffs and intimidation to pressure allies who are doing the right thing. Trump’s threats toward Greenland should terrify people and send a chill through every democracy. (1/4)

If the draft dodger says he was thinking "purely of peace" before not receiving the Nobel Prize, then it would be interesting to hear his definition of peace, given the number of countries he has bombed during that time.

It is not Europe's job to protect us from the consequences of our elections. They've got a responsibility to defend Greenland from imperialist aggression.

This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.

It's bizarre that some politicians are trying to behave as if the US president were sane, or capable of reason or moral judgement.

“If he invaded us, we would wait him out like bad weather. “We know how to wait. We hunker down for storms. We could wait 10 or 20 years.” 2/2

Danish officials will not attend Davos as tensions with the US escalate, Bloomberg reports.

America, this guy is making you look like idiots

32% of Americans believe that Trump's policies will increase peace & stability in the world....

Trump introduces a tariff for goods from The Netherlands. Great. Bring it on. I am happy to suffer any damage to our economy, and subsequent reduction to my wealth, for doing the right thing (being willing to protect Greenland).

The vast majority of Americans across the political spectrum don't really think of non-Americans as real people. For them events outside the US exist purely as a backdrop for disputes within it.

Christ. I remember years ago standing in the Minnesota History Center at an exhibit about Hmong refugees thinking this is what America is all about. Alas.

Words to love by, fellow Canadians. Let me leave you with this thought: the US Midwest usually has about 9 days of oil in storage. Canada supplies 100% of Midwest oil imports. 9 days. Think about it.

Hmong man detained by ICE today in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo via Reuters)

Canada must not do this. It is a mockery of international political governance, legitimizing the idea that Trump can simply push aside other countries' sovereignty. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

True. North. Strong. Free. (((((Greenland))))) 🇬🇱🇨🇦🇩🇰

Julie et l'univers Jean Paul Lemieux 1965

🇪🇺🇺🇸 Europe may expel US military bases from its territory if the US annexes Greenland, - The Economist. The EU also may impose sanctions against US technology companies.

Emergency meeting of EU Member States representatives 5pm today, to discuss relations with the US

"This is the world as it is, no matter what we may wish it to be" Excellent piece (gift link) by @sproudfoot.bsky.social: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/cb0fda6...

As a Canadian, my advice: do it anyways.

Canada needs to get in on this in a robust way, and show support for Greenland, Denmark, and other northern European allies, for two important reasons: 1) It's the right thing to do. 2) We could very well be next.

Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.

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Europe has - in technical terms - an absolute sod load of potential economic leverage over the United States. It has turned the other cheek due to security concerns. The US seems intent on demonstrating that it will not guarantee European security. So Europe may start using that leverage.

Trump launches a trade war with former European allies over Greenland.

Any postdocs outside the UK interested in applying for a Marie Curie fellowship with me (sensory processing, decision making, vision), get in touch! Our school of psychology @unibirmingham.bsky.social is offering costs towards a campus visit to give a talk, develop a proposal and attend training!

Carney on the 'new world order.'

Pete Hoekstra saying the United States doesn't need Canada. Meanwhile our PM is signing trade deals in China. The world is shifting. nationalnewswatch.com/2026/01/16/c...

Malawian artist Billie Zangewa works with silk to make intricate narrative tapestries #womensart

The President of the United States just extorted a second-hand Nobel Peace Prize from the leader of the opposition of an authoritarian regime now backed by the United States.

Q: “Is China really the right kind of partner for Canadian industry?" Joly: "Listen, we've been clear-eyed. We are eyes wide open."

Prime Minister Carney states that the progress made on Canada's partnership with China "sets us up well for the new world order."

The world is on fire, but at least I got my grade in on time.

Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"

There is no coming back from all of this. No election can fix this. US soft power is toast, reputational damage is going to take years to recover, if ever. And that is if we all survive this US-led horror show.

Denmark confirms an expanded, more permanent Danish and NATO military presence in and around Greenland, beginning today. Deployments span land, sea, and air, including protection of critical infrastructure, fighter jets, and naval operations. Sweden has committed forces; other NATO allies may follow

Big day! CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus this year, adding to last year's expansion of 30 journalists in 22 communities across Canada. Many of the new positions are based in Central and Western Canada. My editor's blog: www.cbc.ca/news/editors...

First, Greenland (via Denmark) is in NATO and is part of US national security Second, if Greenland is essential for the golden dome - so is Canada. Is this a precursor?

“Universities are not a commodity in which quality holds steady regardless of price. Rather, starving the system of overall steady funding means a few winners and a race to the bottom for the others.” today’s @theglobeandmail.com #academicsky #psychscisky #neurosckyence

Quiet, piggy

PM Carney: China is our second-largest trading partner, and the world’s second largest economy. A pragmatic and constructive relationship between our nations will create greater stability, security, and prosperity on both sides of the Pacific.

Turns out that chasing the review of 28 grants with grading 19 grad papers from last term is exhausting

This is 10th-grader Arnoldo Bazan. A citizen. Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold. "We're from the United States bro!' he screamed. Agents took and sold his phone And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.

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