Ian Urquhart
@ianurquhart.bsky.social
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Political scientist who studies the politics of climate, fossil fuels, and renewables.
#climatecrisis
#climatechange
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ourworldindata.org/grapher/co-e...
The U.S. is the world's largest CO2 emitter on a per capita basis (14.2 tonnes/person). Canada is 2nd (13.42/person). Note the narrowing of the gap between them. Will Canada become the worst polluter on a per capita basis within a decade?
#climatecrisis
#climate
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CO₂ emissions per capita
An interactive visualization from Our World in Data.
https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/co-emissions-per-capita
3 months ago
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There’s a New Forecast for Peak Oil Demand. It’s Increasingly Cloudy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/c...
Predicting 2.5 degrees or 2.9 degrees warmer by 2100.
#COP30
#climatecrisis
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There’s a New Forecast for Peak Oil Demand. It’s Increasingly Cloudy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/climate/iea-fossil-fuel-forecast.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
3 months ago
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3 months ago
#RemembranceDay
#ThankYou
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How Canada Thumbs Its Nose at the Global Climate Summit via
@thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
#COP30
#climatecrisis
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How Canada Thumbs Its Nose at the Global Climate Summit | The Tyee
We used to pledge lower emissions. Now we push for higher oil production.
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/11/11/Canada-Thumbs-Nose-Global-Climate-Summit/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=111125
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I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot
Money talks – and his essay denouncing ‘near-term emissions goals’ at Cop30 mostly argues the case for letting the ultra-rich off the hook
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/08/bill-gates-climate-crisis-billionaire-essay-cop30?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
3 months ago
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Zack Labe
3 months ago
Here's a look at the extent of the "warmth" across the
#Arctic
in October. This map uses my normal anomaly scaling for each month, but it clearly doesn't work for something this extreme. Data from
doi.org/10.24381/cds...
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You won't find this message in Canada's official
#COP30
statement: Canada, with already the worst
#GHG
emissions record in the G7, intends to increase oil sands production from today's record levels.
#climatecrisis
abpolecon.ca/2025/11/08/w...
3 months ago
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I couldn't deliver this speech to
#COP30
with a straight face. "Deep decarbonization" is a snake-oil phrase coming from a country where total GHG emissions have climbed by nearly 15% since 1990. Canada hasn't met a single
#climatechange
goal in more than 30 years.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...
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Canada delivers its national statement at COP30 - Canada.ca
Canada delivers its national statement at COP30
https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/canada-delivers-its-national-statement-at-cop30.html
3 months ago
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calgaryherald.com/business/new...
Oil sands emissions hit a new record high. Both Ottawa and Alberta are prepared to see those emissions increase. Funny the headline doesn't make that clear... Feel good - this year's record high is just a bit higher than last year's.
#climatechange
#fossilfuels
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Oilsands emissions rise slightly with new production, even as industry makes progress on GHGs
New report says absolute GHG emissions from oilsands increased by less than one per cent in 2024
https://calgaryherald.com/business/new-report-says-absolute-ghg-emissions-from-oilsands-increased-by-less-than-one-per-cent-in-2024
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www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
A cynical Friday afternoon news release. Didn’t know Alberta Ed. was authorized to speak for Canadian universities about what a no diploma exam grade would do to admission prospects. And what does a flexible calendar mean? Madness.
#education
#ableg
4 months ago
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Heather McPherson MP
6 months ago
I called on the 🇨🇦 govt to guarantee, no-cost access to COVID-19 vaccines, including for every child under 12. Under the Canada Health Act, every Canadian deserves equal access to care no matter where they live, or how badly their provincial gov’t ignores science, health guidelines & their citizens.
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It’s harder and harder to refute the view that Albertans live in a banana republic - without the benefit of growing bananas.
#ableg
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'Without precedent': Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancels hearing for coal mine
CALGARY — The head of the Alberta Energy Regulator has cancelled an application hearing for a potential coal mine, a move that he acknowledged is "without precedent."
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/without-precedent-alberta-energy-regulator-202007823.html
6 months ago
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Thanks to
@thetyee.ca
for publishing this piece. In this age of propaganda governments selectively use statistics to manufacture public complacency. If they get away with it we, and those who come after us, will pay a steep price.
#climatechange
#abpoli
#cdnpoli
#democracy
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8 months ago
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abpolecon.ca/2025/01/10/p...
Info for tonight. Jean nonsensically suggested last Dec. that Grassy wasn't a new open pit mine. It was an "advanced coal project." He eliminated that provision in a 01/15/25 Min. Order. With it he eliminated the flimsy legal basis for his Dec. position.
#abpoli
#ableg
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Pinocchios Aplenty: Fact Checking Alberta’s Coal Industry Modernization Initiative - AB Pol Econ
Contributor Dr. Ian Urquhart is Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of Alberta. In memory of Kris Unger. Kris was passionate about preserving Alberta’s landscapes, most espec...
https://abpolecon.ca/2025/01/10/pinocchios-aplenty-fact-checking-albertas-coal-industry-modernization-initiative/
8 months ago
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calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
Message? No new open pit mines except for Grassy Mtn. Jean tries to deflect by saying the 1976 policy will apply - big deal, that policy didn't apply to the orig. Grassy application - one the Alberta Energy Regulator categorically rejected.
#abpoli
#ableg
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Premier Danielle Smith, cabinet ministers to 'address concerns' about coal industry, policies at Fort Macleod meeting
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, three cabinet ministers and the local MLA are hosting a meeting about coal Wednesday in Fort Macleod.
https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/danielle-smith-cabinet-ministers-coal-industry-town-hall-fort-macleod
8 months ago
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The Tyee
9 months ago
No one should dispute the National Energy Program’s devastating impact on Alberta’s conventional oil and gas sector 40 years ago. But the oilsands, not conventional oil, propelled Canada to its position as the world’s fourth-largest oil producer.
@ianurquhart.bsky.social
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Busting the Myth That Ottawa Has Hurt Alberta’s Oil Industry | The Tyee
In fact, federal governments have promoted and protected it. Especially the oilsands.
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/05/15/Busting-Myth-Ottawa-Hurt-Alberta-Oil-Industry/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial
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www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...
Continued steep decline in Cdn return trips to the US by car (-35.2% comparing 04/25 with 04/24). (see Chart 4) Decline in returns by air from the US (-19.9%) outweigh increase from overseas countries. than fm other intl destinations.
#elbowsup
#tariffs
#travel
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The Daily — Leading indicator of international arrivals to Canada, April 2025
In April, the preliminary number of international arrivals (returning Canadian residents and non-residents combined) to Canada by air and automobile was 4.5 million, down 15.2% from April 2024. This w...
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250512/dq250512a-eng.htm
9 months ago
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Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. Here’s why that’s a dangerous myth
theconversation.com/alberta-has-...
#abpoli
#cdnpoli
Thanks to those of you who have read/shared this piece. It’s been opened more than 32,000 times. I expect heresy charges soon.
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Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. Here’s why that’s a dangerous myth
Has Ottawa facilitated or obstructed the spectacular post-1990 growth of oilsands production? The evidence is clear: the federal government has been a major oilsands booster.
https://theconversation.com/alberta-has-long-accused-ottawa-of-trying-to-destroy-its-oil-industry-heres-why-thats-a-dangerous-myth-255908?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=bylineblueskybutton
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Looking forward to talking with Shaye Ganam on his show tomorrow morning at 9:15. On 630 CHED in
#YEG
and 770 CHQR in
#YYC
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Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. That’s a dangerous myth
Has Ottawa facilitated or obstructed the spectacular post-1990 growth of oilsands production? The evidence is clear: the federal government has been a major oilsands booster.
https://theconversation.com/alberta-has-long-accused-ottawa-of-trying-to-destroy-its-oil-industry-thats-a-dangerous-myth-255908
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theconversation.com/alberta-has-...
#cdnpoli
#abpoli
It’s nonsense to portray Ottawa as an enemy of the
#tarsands
. In 2004 Mark Lisac wrote: “Alberta is a place soaked in self-deception.” Right then, right now. Exploiting myth is crucial to nurturing secessionist delusions.
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Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. That’s a dangerous myth
Has Ottawa facilitated or obstructed the spectacular post-1990 growth of oilsands production? The evidence is clear: the federal government has been a major oilsands booster.
https://theconversation.com/alberta-has-long-accused-ottawa-of-trying-to-destroy-its-oil-industry-thats-a-dangerous-myth-255908
10 months ago
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Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith
#abpoli
#mountainsnotmines
#ableg
#coalmining
#YYC
#YQL
theconversation.com/coal-in-albe...
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Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith
Alberta’s coal initiatives illustrate two dangerous trends in today’s democratic politics — the refusal to heed both the public and experts.
https://theconversation.com/coal-in-alberta-neither-public-outrage-nor-waning-global-demand-seem-to-matter-to-danielle-smith-252551?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=bylineblueskybutton
10 months ago
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A shout out to the 4 Republican Senators - Collins, McConnell, Murkowski, and Paul (co-sponsor) for joining their Democratic colleagues in passing Sen. Kaine's resolution to repeal the emerg. resolution slapping
#tariffs
on Canada for my country's alleged role in the
#fentanyl
crisis. Thank you.
11 months ago
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calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
#abpoli
Who are these people? Have they a shred of decency?
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Braid: Government caves on popsicle ban for cancer kids, but admits nothing
The Alberta government decrees that kids in cancer treatment can't get treats like popsicles or juice boxes. Same new rules apply to ERs.
https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/braid-no-popsicles-cancer-kids-heartless-new-hospital-rules
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/31/o...
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Danielle Smith's separatism shell game
Conservatives are working through the various stages of political grief. Danielle Smith, ever the maverick, has decided to add a sixth one: empty threats.
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/31/opinion/danielle-smiths-separatism-shell-game
11 months ago
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ablawg.ca/2025/03/26/t...
Hats off to MD of Ranchland and Michael Niven/Carscallen Law for their tenacity.
#abpoli
#mountainsnotmîned
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The Municipal District of Ranchland Stands Strong Against More Coal Exploration
By: Nigel Bankes Case Commented On: Ranchland (Municipal District No 66) v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2025 ABCA 105 (CanLII). PDF Version: The Municipal District of Ranchland Stands Strong Against M…
https://ablawg.ca/2025/03/26/the-municipal-district-of-ranchland-stands-strong-against-more-coal-exploration/
11 months ago
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Alberta Views Magazine
11 months ago
Kevin Van Tighem: A lot of Canadians didn’t visit a national park. Why should their tax dollars finance holidays enjoyed by others...
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: Free admission helps parks promote health, biodiversity, climate change mitigation and Indigenous partnerships...
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NigelBankes
11 months ago
We're going to create a working group to study the problem some more! Really! That's the best you can do? The Legislature is in session now. Why not just fix the problem?
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Collaborating on overdue oil and gas taxes
Alberta’s government and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta are joining forces to solve the problem of overdue oil and gas property taxes.
https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=93025DC42F784-0C6F-8F39-883A979B5280CE22
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#elbowsup
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Do Not Allow Trump to Visit Canada
https://chng.it/dRbX7XMbMw
11 months ago
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@adriennetanner.bsky.social
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Poilievre’s press ban
https://mailchi.mp/nationalobserver/poilievres-press-ban-6685801?e=25d4d48f48
11 months ago
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And how about Trump's claim that our neighbours to the south subsidize my country to the tune of $200 billion/year?
#elbowsup
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Analysis | Trump’s fantastical claim of a $200 billion ‘subsidy’ to Canada
No matter how we do the math, the numbers don’t add up.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/14/trump-canada-subsidy-claim-false/
11 months ago
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Any Canadian naive enough to believe Trump's claim that if Canada joined the U.S. we would pay "much lower taxes" should read this from Glenn Kessler.
#elbowsup
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Analysis | Trump says Canadians would pay ‘much lower taxes’ as Americans. He’s wrong.
Even with government-provided health insurance, Canadians pay not much more than Americans in taxes.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/21/trump-canada-taxes-fact-check/
11 months ago
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Clever move that should not be well received in Moscow.
#Ukraine
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11 months ago
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www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...
Canadians may have started a vacation
#boycott
to the U.S. in response to Trump's
#tariffs
. If true this "steep decline" will be a sig. hit to the US tourism industry. In 2024 more intl visitors came from Canada to the U.S. than from anywhere else.
#cdnpoli
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https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250310/dq250310d-eng.htmData
11 months ago
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www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The words above the eagle on the US Presidential seal mean "One Out of Many." You only need to change them slightly, to "One Out of Many Lies," for it to fit perfectly the current President.
#elbowsup
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Analysis | Trump’s fantastical claim of a $200 billion ‘subsidy’ to Canada
No matter how we do the math, the numbers don’t add up.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/14/trump-canada-subsidy-claim-false/?utm_campaign=wp_fact_checker&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter
11 months ago
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#Ukraine
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Analysis | Trump’s flood of false claims about Ukraine
In remarks and social media posts, the president echoed Russian talking points.
https://wapo.st/3X5k2wA
12 months ago
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www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Superb work. I suppose I was naive to think not even Trump could cripple/destroy the postwar international security/economic order so quickly and with such determination.
#Ukraine
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The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/02/trump-ukraine-postwar-world/681745/
12 months ago
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www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/u...
The behaviour of the
#GOP
is shameful.
#Ukraine
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How Republican Senators Have Shifted Tone on Russia and Ukraine
Some of the most vocal critics of Vladimir V. Putin and proponents of the United States’ role as a global defender of democracy have acquiesced to Mr. Trump on Russia.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/us/politics/trump-putin-senate-gop-ukraine.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
12 months ago
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Stephen King
about 1 year ago
Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand.
#resist
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I hope it’s not too late, for Europe, for Canada, and for those outside the U.S. Executive Branch.
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about 1 year ago
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
For anyone concerned about the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S. & other so-called liberal democracies. Anne Applebaum is a superb analyst of this shift.
#authoritarianism
#Trump
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There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/doge-civil-servant-purge/681671/
about 1 year ago
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Fact checking
#Trump
. I know...you're shocked at the headline.
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Analysis | Trump says DOGE found ‘tens of billions’ in savings. Not even close.
The DOGE social media account claims only about $2 billion, with another $4 billion from cutting medical research funds.
https://wapo.st/4gF3vpS
about 1 year ago
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Happy to have been one of them.
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about 1 year ago
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economics.td.com/ca-canada-us...
On the irrationality of the bully’s tariffs. Without Alberta’s petroleum exports to the US (cited as important to US national security) the US has a trade surplus with Canada.
#MadeinCanada
#tariffs
#cdnpoli
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Setting the Record Straight on Canada-U.S. Trade
Setting the Record Straight on Canada-U.S. Trade
https://economics.td.com/ca-canada-us-trade-balance
about 1 year ago
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Good advice here. Was looking forward to seeing a Coldplay concert in the U.S. Not anymore, prefer to cancel my trip than spend my dollars there.
#TeamCanada
#MadeinCanada
theseeker.ca/2025/02/figh...
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Fighting Back Against Trump’s Unfair Tariffs: What YOU Can Do - The Seeker Newsmagazine Cornwall
As you drink your coffee this morning, I want you to think about this. While Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada don’t technically break CUSMA, they absolutely violate the spirit of free trade that this agr...
https://theseeker.ca/2025/02/fighting-back-against-trumps-unfair-tariffs-what-you-can-do/
about 1 year ago
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Ian Urquhart
The New York Times
about 1 year ago
President Trump on Saturday signed executive orders imposing sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, the country’s three largest trading partners. Tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers. Here’s what to know.
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Here’s What to Know About Trump’s Tariffs
Canada, Mexico and China account for more than a third of the products brought into the United States. Tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers.
https://nyti.ms/3EhKhcD
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Catherine McKenna
about 1 year ago
A lesson we all learned in grade school. Don’t let bullies bully you.
#TeamCanada
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Ken Wood part owner of 🇨🇦
about 1 year ago
Tariffs are getting conversation time on Sunday morning talk shows.
@msnbc.com
@velshimsnbc.bsky.social
noting correctly how disastrous this is & how much Canada has stood with the USA.
#cdnpoli
. I hope Ali had time to hear our PMs speech last night
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calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
@donbraid.bsky.social
Sorry, given the sensitivity of all US Presidents to gasoline prices, the impact of tariffs on US motorists seems to me to be far more persuasive when it comes to oil than Premier Smith’s pandering.
#ableg
#cdnpoli
#tradewar
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Braid: Typical Trump chaos comes with hint of relief from oil tariff
President Donbald Trump's tariffs may not apply fully to oil. Alberta stands to be national scapegoat
https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/braid-typical-trump-chaos-comes-with-hint-of-relief-from-oil-tariff
about 1 year ago
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Trust the farmers in the Midwest will thank
#trump
for increasing their prod. costs through a 25% tariff on
#Saskatchewan
#potash
. And for the additional prod. cost increases when a 10% tariff is placed on the oil that
#Midwest
refineries use
#dumb
#inflation
#tradewar
about 1 year ago
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