Chronicles of Riddick is on the TV at the gym, and I’m a happy guy. I love the production design of that film. And Dame Judi Dench as an Elemental is fantastic.

How do you say "F*** off!" in Kalaallisut?

During the 20th century, the greatest portrait photographer was Canadian Yousuf Karsh. From his studio in Ottawa, he captured the portraits of some of the most famous individuals from that century. This is the story of the master photographer. 🧵 1/12

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Le regard de notre caricaturiste Godin sur l'actualité du 23 décembre 2025 👉 bit.ly/49uZPpp

Happy birthday to Catriona Le May Doan, born on this day in 1970 in Saskatoon! In her speed skating career, she won two gold and a bronze at the Olympics in 1998 and 2002. She also won five World Championships. She is a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

Soup’s On founder receives award from Governor General www.thecarillon.com/local/2025/1...

Now, we can start celebrating the holidays!!

I kind of like this whole “We won’t buy your liquor but we will air your state-suppressed news stories” niche that Canada’s apparently carved out.

Happy birthday to Angela James, born on this day in 1964 in Toronto! In her career, she won four World Championships. She is a member of the IIHF Hall of Fame and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. She was one of the first women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The Montreal smoked meat sandwich makes the list. www.cnn.com/2025/11/15/t...

Happy birthday to Edward Schreyer, born on this day in 1935 in Beausejour, Manitoba. He served as Manitoba's premier from 1969 to 1977 and the Governor General of Canada from 1979 to 1984. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 buff.ly/esQejtF

‘This is preventative medicine.’ Toronto hospital starts $1-million fund to help patients with rent. Research shows a link between evictions and worse health outcomes, says Dr. Andrew Boozary of the University Health Network. www.thestar.com/news/gta/thi... via @thestar.com

On this day in 1984, Scotty Bowman won his 691st regular season game, passing Dick Irvin for most coaching career wins. Bowman finished his career with a record 1,244 wins and nine Stanley Cups (a record). He only missed the playoffs once as coach (1985-86).

Canadian Honours - December 2025 Investiture Ceremony (video) youtu.be/pXzp8NtS_Js?...

I would watch this.

On this day in 2002, Ray Hnatyshyn died. Born in 1934, he served in the House of Commons from 1974 to 1988. From 1990 to 1995, he was Governor General of Canada. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 buff.ly/0egojim

On this day in 1928, Roméo LeBlanc was born in Memramcook, New Brunswick. He served in Parliament from 1972 to 1984, in the Senate from 1984 to 1994 and Governor General from 1995 to 1999. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 buff.ly/BNeFfSm

Happy birthday to Brian Orser, born on this day in 1961 in Belleville, Ontario! In his figure skating career, he won two Olympic silvers and a World Championship. He has the Order of Canada, an Emmy and is a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

Carney asks Santa for majority government, some scratch-offs

Other instances of this difference: King-Byng, the 2008 prorogation, and the debate over who gets govern when an opposition party wins a plurality of seats.

Conventions require a general agreement or consensus among constitutional actors. Fair play questions are often contested among those same actors.

Securing a majority via floor crossing? Carney focuses on the constitutional questions: the confidence of the Commons. Poilievre focuses on a normative question: legitimacy and fair play. A good example of why we shouldn't treat constitutional conventions as moral rules.

Happy birthday to Eugene Levy, born on this day in 1946 in Hamilton! Starting with SCTV, he has appeared in many classic productions including American Pie, the Christopher Guest mockumentaries, National Lampoon's Vacation and Schitt's Creek. He has won three Emmys and a Grammy.

100% agree.

Very interesting article on why some people act during a crisis while others are paralyzed. I would say it is an impulse that drives people to respond the way they do. Some are very brave and others act like George Constanza.

Danielle Smith, indignant that someone dared respond to her legislated transphobia.

On this day in 1874, William Lyon Mackenzie King was born in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. He served as Prime Minister for 21 years, longer than anyone else. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 buff.ly/nelJwuG

Seventy-five years ago, the first Canadians deployed for the Korean War arrived on the Korean Peninsula. More than 26,000 Canadians would serve in the conflict, and over 500 died. Learn more and hear first-hand from veterans in our Korean War Resource Kit.

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Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta. In its decision, organization cites province's bill affecting transgender athletes www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

One of the most humbling aspects of the Order of Canada investiture ceremony is seeing how amazing the other people being honoured are, like Nik Nanos, Dr. Deborah Money, Richard Burzynski, John Hirdes, Martine Roy, Ruth Williams, David Kin-Kay, Yisa Akinbolaji, Linda Perry, Mary Tidlund, and more.

#OTD in 1965 Canada adopted our current flag, but do you know what our de facto flag was before? Take our symbols quiz to find out:

“The great liberator of late-twentieth-century architecture, Gehry was a latter-day Alexander who sliced through the Gordian Knot formed by an exhausted Modernism intertwined with a callow Postmodernism.” —Martin Filler

U.S. plan to inspect Canadians’ social media overwhelmed by Peter Mansbridge thirst traps

13 years ago today.

On this day in 1964, Parliament voted 163-78 to accept the new Canadian flag. The House of Commons rose and sang O Canada. Diefenbaker stayed seated and sang God Save The Queen. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 buff.ly/ciP2tuf

Happy birthday to Chantal Petitclerc, born on this day 1969 in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières, Quebec. At the Paralympics she won 14 gold, five silver and two bronze in wheelchair racing. She has been a Senator since 2016 and is a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

Happy birthday to Steve MacLean, born on this day in Ottawa in 1954! As an astronaut, he flew on two shuttle missions in 1992 and 2006, spending 21 days in space in total. From 2008 to 2013, he was the president of the Canadian Space Agency.

Here are the official pictures from the Order of Canada investiture ceremony.

Happy birthday to Fergie Jenkins, born on this day in 1942 in Chatham, Ontario! In his Hall of Fame pitching career, he was a three-time All-Star and Cy Young winner. He recorded 284 wins and 3,192 strikeouts. He also played for the Harlem Globetrotters in the 1960s.

On this day in 1929, Christopher Plummer was born in Toronto. A veteran of the Stratford Festival, his career in film, theatre and TV spanned seven decades. He won an Academy Award, two Tonys and two Emmys. He is the only Canadian to win the Triple Crown of Acting.

"It's not just the tariffs." Quite right. It's what the US govt is doing to their own citizens. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

I was honoured and humbled to be invested into the Order of Canada by Her Excellency, Governor-General Mary Simon in the company of so many outstanding people. www.gg.ca/en/citations via @theglobeandmail.com #journalism