Just got into a GO Train argument with a bunch of high school students during my morning commute. So yeah, my day is off to a great start.

“After much consideration I’ve decided to unretire to spend less time with my family” - Various Liberal MPs over the past two weeks #cdnpoli

“…the champagne businesses in the U.S.”

"It turns out that no amount of bureaucracy, bickering or political division can slow Canada down when under threat. So what are Ontario’s municipal governments doing to assist in the economic war effort? Sadly, not much — especially when it comes to housing." www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Some pretty nice designs in here. Kudos to the consultant team that led the work. The federal government has unveiled its new Housing Design Catalogue with 50 housing designs for rowhouses, fourplexes, sixplexes, and accessory dwelling units www.housingcatalogue.cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Elbows out, housing in. The best way to create jobs during an ec downtown is counter-cyclical infrastructure investment. Canada can put land, low cost finance & construction innovation into nonmarket homes NOW & reduce inequalities while improving env sustainability. housingandclimate.ca/blueprint/

The international rules around trading were largely set by - and heavily benefit - the USA. If Trump is going to play this game, it's time for #Canada to rip up or re-think some foundational tenants of that regime. First up: Intellectual Property protections for US companies. 🧵... #tariffs

Wait, is this what it feels like when your team wins a must-win game? As a Leafs fan, it's an odd feeling. #4nations #TeamCanada

Hell yeah. Go #TeamCanada 🇨🇦

Downloaded superwhisper today and was very impressed. Easy setup, intuitive UX and powerful outputs that have already saved me a solid 20 mins of writing time. Shoutout to @neilsuperduper.bsky.social on the A+ product build. Looking forward to exploring all the functionality soon.

New City of Mississauga report advocates for lowering Development Charges! Never let anyone tell you that cities can't lower DCs. They have, and can. High DCs are a choice, and one that hurts renters and homebuyers. Source: pub-mississauga.escr...

Two reactions to this "Trump will make Canada a state" talk: 1. Go f*ck yourself 2. Why would all of Canada only get *one* state? #cdnpoli

Today’s episode of “triggering conservative family members” - Family member says “Well I can get rid of the F*ck Trudeau sign now” - Suggest they keep it for when one of his kid gets elected in 30 years - Grab 🍿+watch meltdown #cdnpoli

The post-Trudeau leadership race is an opp to put #housing & cost of living front-and-centre: The next LPC leader should immediately push to: - Eliminate GST on new 🏠's - Tie future Prov $$ transfers to 🏠 reform: eliminate DCs, simplify zoning, reduce red tape - 🔼 skilled trades PR stream #ONpoli

The Ontario #HousingCrisis is #1 issue for those under 40 - and one of the biggest issues for the province as a whole. These proposals are great. Every party should commit to these, along with other proposals in the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force. #ONpoli

And that's a wrap on our Annual General Meeting, December 7th 2024! Our votes for new board members are being counted, and we're making plans to expand our reach and continue to advocate for effective policy to transform housing in Toronto. Thanks to all who made this happen!

Right-leaning Canadian friends ~3 weeks ago: “Why are you so worried about a Trump Presidency?” Now: www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

It appears that Vaughan Mayor Del Duca has just made the biggest reduction in Development Charges by any municipality in Ontario (however, from a very high starting point). Cities are finally seeing that these tax levels are unsustainable for new housing! Cc @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social