Cathy Holtslander 🇨🇦 🏳️🌈
@holtscat.bsky.social
Tom Kitten's mom, policy analyst and researcher at National Farmers Union, organic farmer, birdwatcher, fiddle player...
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Carney is engaged in distaster capitalism. He is selling Canada off and gutting the public sector. He is far, far worse than Harper. His MPs are complicit.
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NDP's Avi Lewis says Carney is selling Canadian assets to 'the captains of Wall Street' | CBC Radio
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his Investment Summit in Toronto will help diversify the economy, but NDP Leader Avi Lewis says it will only make Canada more beholden to wealthy American corporations.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Carney is engaged in distaster capitalism. He is selling Canada off and gutting the public sector. He is far, far worse than Harper. His MPs are complicit.
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When Australia privatized their airports, their Competition Bureau found that consumers paid $1.6 billion in extra fees.
September 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
When Australia privatized their airports, their Competition Bureau found that consumers paid $1.6 billion in extra fees.
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Airport privatization is coming to Canada. Senior Economist @davidmaccdn.bsky.social shows why it's a bad deal for Canadians. @policyalternatives.ca #cdnecon #canlab www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Air travel in Canada is about to get more expensive | CCPA
The impacts of airport privatization on travellers and workers
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September 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Airport privatization is coming to Canada. Senior Economist @davidmaccdn.bsky.social shows why it's a bad deal for Canadians. @policyalternatives.ca #cdnecon #canlab www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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"Asset recycling is just another scheme driven by bankers and governments desperate to hide past failures of neoliberal privatization policy. There are cheaper and better alternatives and it is time we started using them."
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September 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
"Asset recycling is just another scheme driven by bankers and governments desperate to hide past failures of neoliberal privatization policy. There are cheaper and better alternatives and it is time we started using them."
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Privatizing airports is one of the stupidest moves ever.
Can only mean Carney got an offer for one or more airports:
Federal Liberal caucus holds call to discuss future of Canadian airports: sources
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Federal Liberal caucus holds call to discuss future of Canadian airports: sources
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Federal Liberal caucus holds call to discuss future of Canadian airports: sources
The federal Liberal caucus hastily called a meeting with its MPs on Monday to discuss the future of Canadian airports, according to multiple sources.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 15, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Privatizing airports is one of the stupidest moves ever.
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Today, expect our banker-in-chief to put Canadian public goods on the auction block for privatization by foreign capital behind closed doors away from public view.
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Mark Carney’s investment summit could pave the way to a corporate carve-up of Canada ⋆ The Breach
Bay Street has been on a full court press for the government to privatize Canada’s public infrastructure. The Prime Minister might be ready to do it
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September 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Today, expect our banker-in-chief to put Canadian public goods on the auction block for privatization by foreign capital behind closed doors away from public view.
shrlnk.ca/s/2nA0eXco
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#Birds Alan H says today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is:
#ABCD, any bird name beginning with any of these letters.
Here is an Avocet at an alkalai slough in Saskatchewan
#ABCD, any bird name beginning with any of these letters.
Here is an Avocet at an alkalai slough in Saskatchewan
September 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
#Birds Alan H says today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is:
#ABCD, any bird name beginning with any of these letters.
Here is an Avocet at an alkalai slough in Saskatchewan
#ABCD, any bird name beginning with any of these letters.
Here is an Avocet at an alkalai slough in Saskatchewan
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... Yet another horrible tragedy caused by US white supremacists and the ICE paramilitary force. Canada must end the "safe 3rd country" rule and allow refugees from the USA in, and all other countries need to stop pretending USA has a legitimate government.
Haitian student dies by suicide after ICE issued him an ankle monitor
Pierre Damas Bel, 20, of Springfield, Ohio, expressed feeling “shame and humiliation” at having to wear an ankle monitor. The college student died by suicide days later.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... Yet another horrible tragedy caused by US white supremacists and the ICE paramilitary force. Canada must end the "safe 3rd country" rule and allow refugees from the USA in, and all other countries need to stop pretending USA has a legitimate government.
September 3, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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September 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Canadians see this horrible destruction of meaningful public places (+ Kennedy Centre, East Wing, National Parks) along with ICE abuses, etc. Resisting US takeover is about much more than tariffs. Trump destroys to dishonor what is good and beautiful, as a sick display of power. Nothing is sacred.
𝟔𝟎+ 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟐. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.
August 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Canadians see this horrible destruction of meaningful public places (+ Kennedy Centre, East Wing, National Parks) along with ICE abuses, etc. Resisting US takeover is about much more than tariffs. Trump destroys to dishonor what is good and beautiful, as a sick display of power. Nothing is sacred.
Kawacatoose First Nation celeb...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Powerful and beautiful
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Powerful and beautiful
Kawacatoose First Nation celebrates return of teepee cover stolen over a century ago in emotional ceremony | CBC News
It was an emotional afternoon at Kawacatoose First Nation Friday. After a century-long absence, a stolen teepee cover has now been returned to its rightful owners.
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August 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Kawacatoose First Nation celeb...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Powerful and beautiful
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Powerful and beautiful
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The same Mark Carney bragging about recruiting a few dozen academics from abroad is "hollowing out public science" at a scale not seen since the Harper administration. See @e4dca.bsky.social evidencefordemocracy.ca/canada-is-cu...
Canada is cutting public science. The risks will not be invisible forever. - Evidence For Democracy
Since Prime Minister Mark Carney was sworn in on March 14, 2025, the federal government has launched a major spending […]
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August 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The same Mark Carney bragging about recruiting a few dozen academics from abroad is "hollowing out public science" at a scale not seen since the Harper administration. See @e4dca.bsky.social evidencefordemocracy.ca/canada-is-cu...
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Solution would be to take more in potash royalties but the Sask Party govt won't be doing that: BHP’s Jansen mine could cost Saskatchewan $84 million in potash royalties, economist says
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BHP’s Jansen mine could cost Saskatchewan $84 million in potash royalties, economist says
The massive new mine could add such volume to global supply as to ‘drag down prices,’ report says
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August 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Solution would be to take more in potash royalties but the Sask Party govt won't be doing that: BHP’s Jansen mine could cost Saskatchewan $84 million in potash royalties, economist says
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Canada was right to walk about from a bogus deal; it’s time to build more internal economic strength. By @marclee.bsky.social and Stuart Trew. @policyalternatives.ca @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social #CanadaUSTradeWar #cdnpoli
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After the failed trade deal with the U.S., what comes next? | CCPA
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August 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Canada was right to walk about from a bogus deal; it’s time to build more internal economic strength. By @marclee.bsky.social and Stuart Trew. @policyalternatives.ca @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social #CanadaUSTradeWar #cdnpoli
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For goodness' sake, please please please read this great piece by Cory Doctorow that explains better than I do the best way to fight back against Trump.
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Pluralistic: How Canada can help Americans and defeat America (23 Aug 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
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August 24, 2026 at 10:01 PM
For goodness' sake, please please please read this great piece by Cory Doctorow that explains better than I do the best way to fight back against Trump.
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“it is a mistake to believe that the economy depends on the #USMCA. It is best described as [an] intra-company trade agreement for about 500 companies—many of them US subsidiaries—making up 80% Mexico’s commerce.” www.mxpe.org/p/against-us...
Against the USMCA
Is Mexico begging to sign up to a bad trade agreement?
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August 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM
“it is a mistake to believe that the economy depends on the #USMCA. It is best described as [an] intra-company trade agreement for about 500 companies—many of them US subsidiaries—making up 80% Mexico’s commerce.” www.mxpe.org/p/against-us...
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John Kerry's reasons for rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline proposal in 2015. Still true in 2026.
August 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
John Kerry's reasons for rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline proposal in 2015. Still true in 2026.
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Same attitudes as a year ago. The public wanted elbows up, the government went passive. A year later we’re in the same position. leger360.com/in-the-news-...
No More Concessions: Canadians Want a Tougher Approach to U.S. Trade Talks
Learn about the key issues in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and their significance for future economic relations.
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August 18, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Same attitudes as a year ago. The public wanted elbows up, the government went passive. A year later we’re in the same position. leger360.com/in-the-news-...
Where do Canada-U.S. trade neg...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... All USA has to do is threaten and Canada (Carney) gives up significant, strategic real-world control over our economy. Even dog trainers know giving in to bad behavior signals that it works. Export tariff what US wants THEN negotiate.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... All USA has to do is threaten and Canada (Carney) gives up significant, strategic real-world control over our economy. Even dog trainers know giving in to bad behavior signals that it works. Export tariff what US wants THEN negotiate.
Where do Canada-U.S. trade negotiations stand? Here's a sector-by-sector breakdown | CBC News
Canada is continuing to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. that will allow it to both avoid U.S. President Donald Trump's crippling tariff threat — set to come into effect on Wednesday — and get som...
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August 17, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Where do Canada-U.S. trade neg...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... All USA has to do is threaten and Canada (Carney) gives up significant, strategic real-world control over our economy. Even dog trainers know giving in to bad behavior signals that it works. Export tariff what US wants THEN negotiate.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... All USA has to do is threaten and Canada (Carney) gives up significant, strategic real-world control over our economy. Even dog trainers know giving in to bad behavior signals that it works. Export tariff what US wants THEN negotiate.
Sunset on the Prairies about a week ago. This is near Goose Lake. You can see the silver sliver right below the horizon.
August 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Sunset on the Prairies about a week ago. This is near Goose Lake. You can see the silver sliver right below the horizon.
Tiny, beautiful species are go...
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When we bring back forests and wetlands, some tinier species may be missing | CBC News
A regrown forest can look tall, lush and green. Restored wetlands can buzz with insects and flutter with birds. But scientists looking more closely are finding that some of their smallest inhabitants ...
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August 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Tiny, beautiful species are go...
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What are we doing?
"In an urgent and unprecedented plea, five former chairs of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada are sounding the alarm about a Carney government proposal that would allow the “wilful extinction” of species across the country."
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"In an urgent and unprecedented plea, five former chairs of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada are sounding the alarm about a Carney government proposal that would allow the “wilful extinction” of species across the country."
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Scientists Warn Carney’s Changes Will Bring ‘Wilful Extinction’ | The Tyee
Proposed amendments to make building ports and pipelines easier could destroy entire species.
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August 12, 2026 at 10:02 PM
What are we doing?
"In an urgent and unprecedented plea, five former chairs of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada are sounding the alarm about a Carney government proposal that would allow the “wilful extinction” of species across the country."
thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...
"In an urgent and unprecedented plea, five former chairs of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada are sounding the alarm about a Carney government proposal that would allow the “wilful extinction” of species across the country."
thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...