I’m assuming the talk about Canada possibly acquiring two completely different submarines is simply a negotiating ploy. A mixed fleet would require different parts, tools, support systems, training, crews, etc., not to mention we’d lose economies of scale. For a fleet of 12 subs?

That Trump would send this man to represent him in Canada is neither surprising nor very consequential. While our government must respect his office, private groups have no obligation to give him a platform so that he can pour scorn on Canadians. globalnews.ca/news/1145250...

As the multilateral order falters, which elements can and should be protected, adapted or built anew? On Monday, Sept. 22 experts will debate this question at @gspia-esapi.bsky.social. In-person registrations are full, but you can register to watch this event online: www.cips-cepi.ca/event/worksh...

Have you registered for the upcoming workshop titled “Saving the Furniture: Which Elements of the Multilateral System Must Be Sustained – and How?” @senboehm.bsky.social will provide the opening remarks, reflecting on "Multilateralism in a Fracturing World". Register here >>> bit.ly/3V9kNmY

We are delighted to welcome Heather Scoffield to the GSPIA @gspia-esapi.bsky.social as a Senior Fellow. As CEO of the Canadian Tax Observatory—and with 30 years in journalism covering economics, trade, policy & environment—she brings rare insight & experience. Welcome, @hscoffield.bsky.social!

We are equally delighted to announce that Graeme Clark has also joined @gspia-esapi.bsky.social as a Senior Fellow. With a distinguished foreign service career—as Canada's former ambassador to Mexico, Peru, Bolivia & the OAS, and much more—he brings deep experience & insight. Welcome!

We are delighted to welcome Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre to the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (@gspia-esapi.bsky.social) as a Senior Fellow and Visiting Professor. uottawa.ca/faculty-soci...

In a burning house, sometimes only part of the furniture can be saved... 🔥🏠 As confidence in international institutions falters, this daylong workshop will explore which elements of the multilateral order can or should be rebuilt, reformed, or protected. >>> bit.ly/3V9kNmY

We will host an international workshop at @gspia-esapi.bsky.social in Ottawa on Sept 22: “Saving the Furniture: Which Elements of the Multilateral System Must Be Sustained – and How?” Register here (in-person/online): www.cips-cepi.ca/event/worksh... cc. @nupinytt.bsky.social @cepi-cips.bsky.social

Looking forward to launching my late mother's (Erna Paris) posthumous memoir in a few weeks. Just finishing the final edits now. It's really good. See a few pre-publication "blurbs" in this thread. atbaypress.com/books/detail...

I shared some thoughts yesterday on CBC radio about the difficult prospects of peace in Ukraine. on.soundcloud.com/i4pQVHLSk1dp...

The legislature of the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife is beautifully designed - and the polar bear skin is a nice touch.

Excellent podcast discussion: “How Weak Is Iran?” podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

There was a time when the U.S. bothered to make a legal case for using military force.

I have lots of questions. India and Canada reach deal to share intelligence on terrorism, crime | Financial Post

Trump Is Pushing Allies Away and Closer Into Each Other’s Arms www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/w...

Coming this fall: My late mother Erna Paris’ final work. Info: atbaypress.com/books/detail...

ChatGPT experiment. Asked it for essay on subject I know. To my surprise, it quoted an article—supposedly by me—that doesn't exist. Our exchange: * Me: Verify all your citations. Chat: All verified. * Me: Article doesn't exist. Chat: "You are correct... no record of this article"

"The True North is indeed strong and free": King applauded as he opens Canada's parliament www.bbc.com/news/live/c3...

Interesting discussions today of the changing international order at Wits University in Johannesburg.

Just discovered the best possible use of ChatGPT: Took a photo of restaurant wine list and then… instant tasting notes.

Thoughts on Canada’s G7 leaders’ summit in June: – Stick to a minimalist agenda with issues even Trump can agree on – Ditch the long communiqué – Keep it short, limit risk of blowups – Add golf

Today, millions of Canadians will go to the polls and proudly vote for parties that all categorically reject Trump’s vision of annexing Canada.

“This is not immigration enforcement. This is repression. This is authoritarianism.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/o...

I enjoyed this wide-ranging conversation with Janice Stein and Eric Miller about the Canadian election and challenges facing the next government. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTJs...

Today, 9 am Eastern Time / 2 pm GMT

Not surprising, but close to the worst-case scenario that many long feared: an impatient Trump, who promised to end the war in 24 hours, basically accepts Russia’s demands and seeks to impose them on Ukraine. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/w...

J'ai eu le plaisir de m'entretenir avec Alexandre Sirois de @lapresse.ca www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...

I look forward to chairing this @chathamhouse.org discussion about Canada's election and its challenging relations with the US. Thursday 9am ET. Panelists: * @ianausten.bsky.social—NY Times * Angela Murphy—Globe & Mail Registration: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...

Key takeaway in this interview between policy gurus @rolandparis.bsky.social @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social and @fredericmerand.bsky.social : European countries are devoting enormous attention to a deeper alliance with Canada podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t.... Let’s not blow the opportunity this time

My cat is loving the Canadian election debate.

Entre le débat des chefs en français and the leaders’ debate in English, here’s our new episode of Tour de Table. Avec @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social et @rolandparis.bsky.social (dans un excellent français) podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

The United States is not "heading towards" a rule of law crisis. It is happening now. Much will ultimately depend on the stance of the US Supreme Court, which has been accused of being politicized, and that of Republican lawmakers, who fear antagonizing Trump and his supporters.

This is Trump's pattern – and it speaks to the importance of calmly pushing back against his threats. Preemptive concessions and displays of weakness simply invite more demands. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/u...

I enjoyed chatting with Frédéric Mérand and Jennifer Welsh about how Canada should rethink its foreign policy (on their bilingual "Tour de Table" podcast). tourdetable.podbean.com/e/rethinking...

✅ Harvard to Trump: “No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.” (Delete the word “private” and it’s perfect) www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/u...

“the measures replicate those used on trips to Ukraine and China, where standard IT kit cannot be brought into the countries for fear of Russian or Chinese surveillance”

Sharp decline in number of Europeans travelling to the US. (Charts by @financialtimes.com)

“Political appointees in the Department of the Navy’s leadership decided which books to remove.” Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library? www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...

The pandemic was more predictable than Trump.

From a negotiating perspective, racing to the White House to offer concessions is not the best strategy. That’s what Trump is counting on, but domestic pressure on him to compromise will continue to intensify, particularly if major US trade partners use this moment to match his tariffs.

Trump is a master marketer. Countries hit by his tariffs should take a page from his playbook and call them “US import taxes”, which is what they are. And any retaliation should be called a “reciprocal” measure to match US import taxes. Don’t let him define your actions.

Wall Street Journal editorial board: “The impact of Mr. Trump’s tariffs will ripple through the economy… Even the purported beneficiaries of tariffs inevitably become victims as an ebbing tide maroons all ships.”

Statement by Walmart, Target, Starbucks and Best Buy: "Americans elected President Trump to lower inflation and grow the economy. Instead, these broad-based tariffs threaten family pocketbooks and risk destabilizing confidence in the economy" www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...

I've decided not to submit a proposal for the International Studies Association's big annual conference in the US next year (@isanet.bsky.social) and hope the organization will consider relocating the meeting to Canada, Europe, or elsewhere.

Practical advice for those still traveling to the US. (The chances of your phone being searched are low, but the discretion of individual border agents is enormous. Better safe than sorry.) How to protect your phone and data privacy at the US border

Dear countries hit by Trump's tariffs: Now is the time to retaliate. If you instead start with concessions, Trump will simply pocket them, claim victory, and demand more. He will bend in the face of the economic and political costs at home - and they are now mounting.

Un nouvel épisode de Tour de Table en gestation. Coming soon with the formidable @rolandparis.bsky.social And oyez! Oyez! My cohost @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social is now on Bluesky!

James Ross Hurley was an extraordinary man who shaped my life and the lives of hundreds of young Canadians who had the privilege to learn about their country and its government through the Parliamentary Internship Programme. Rest in peace, Jim.

“The American age is over. And it ended because the American people were no longer worthy of it.” www.thebulwark.com/p/the-americ...