Retnab
@retnab.bsky.social
Canadian, big book and game nerd, smalltime youtuber.
Chilling in Δ Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground
Chilling in Δ Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground
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If we had a federal government that wasn't firmly up the ass of Big AI, they'd make it a crime for an AI to put people in mortal danger by sending them into wilderness areas with fictional instructions.
If a human kept doing this, they'd probably go to jail, even under existing laws.
If a human kept doing this, they'd probably go to jail, even under existing laws.
Teenager rescued from B.C.’s ‘Widowmaker’ after getting stranded using AI instructions
Teenager rescued from B.C.’s ‘Widowmaker’ after getting stranded using AI instructions
A 16-year-old boy was rescued from steep mountainous terrain in the B.C. backcountry on Sunday after Claude AI guided him to the wrong location, according to North Shore Rescue.
bit.ly
October 6, 2026 at 2:36 AM
If we had a federal government that wasn't firmly up the ass of Big AI, they'd make it a crime for an AI to put people in mortal danger by sending them into wilderness areas with fictional instructions.
If a human kept doing this, they'd probably go to jail, even under existing laws.
If a human kept doing this, they'd probably go to jail, even under existing laws.
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Unless you're one of about 2000 people in BC that have wealth levels above $50 million (note: you are not), you will not be affected by the BC Greens wealth tax and it would raise $22 billion in the first year. Seems like a good deal to me (also not one of those 2000 people).
The #BCGreenParty 's tax plan 'would require those with wealth levels above $50 million to “pay their fair share” to support items such as universal childcare, free public transit, and affordable housing':
#Canada #CDNPoli #BCPoli #VoteGreen #CostOfLivingCrisis #BCGreens
#Canada #CDNPoli #BCPoli #VoteGreen #CostOfLivingCrisis #BCGreens
NDP, Conservatives, Greens trade barbs on taxes, health care B.C. election campaign
Health care and taxes dominate the British Columbia election campaign, with the Conservatives criticizing the NDP’s record, while the Greens panned a New Democrat taxation plan.
cheknews.ca
October 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Unless you're one of about 2000 people in BC that have wealth levels above $50 million (note: you are not), you will not be affected by the BC Greens wealth tax and it would raise $22 billion in the first year. Seems like a good deal to me (also not one of those 2000 people).
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The walk doesn't match the talk!
"In its first 16 months in power, the Carney government gave an estimated $7.8 billion in federal contracts to American-controlled corporations. Contracts with Canadian companies over the same period amounted to $14.9 billion."
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
"In its first 16 months in power, the Carney government gave an estimated $7.8 billion in federal contracts to American-controlled corporations. Contracts with Canadian companies over the same period amounted to $14.9 billion."
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
PM Mark Carney pledged to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations
A Star analysis reveals U.S. firms dominated federal contracts despite PM Mark Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ promise.
www.thestar.com
October 5, 2026 at 10:44 PM
The walk doesn't match the talk!
"In its first 16 months in power, the Carney government gave an estimated $7.8 billion in federal contracts to American-controlled corporations. Contracts with Canadian companies over the same period amounted to $14.9 billion."
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
"In its first 16 months in power, the Carney government gave an estimated $7.8 billion in federal contracts to American-controlled corporations. Contracts with Canadian companies over the same period amounted to $14.9 billion."
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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Foreign interference in Alberta's referendum is a serious matter impacting our sovereignty and should be debated in Canada's House of Commons. Why then is the Liberal Speaker not interested in this debate?
October 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Foreign interference in Alberta's referendum is a serious matter impacting our sovereignty and should be debated in Canada's House of Commons. Why then is the Liberal Speaker not interested in this debate?
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Guess I need to update this post from a couple of weeks ago. Is that $70 billion in subsidies? (30 ongoing + 40 for pipeline)
So the entire value of o&g to the Canadian economy is given straight back to big oil?
Absolutely corrupt behaviour & a climate crime.
So the entire value of o&g to the Canadian economy is given straight back to big oil?
Absolutely corrupt behaviour & a climate crime.
October 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Guess I need to update this post from a couple of weeks ago. Is that $70 billion in subsidies? (30 ongoing + 40 for pipeline)
So the entire value of o&g to the Canadian economy is given straight back to big oil?
Absolutely corrupt behaviour & a climate crime.
So the entire value of o&g to the Canadian economy is given straight back to big oil?
Absolutely corrupt behaviour & a climate crime.
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“Gazan said Canada is continuing to fail to live up to its agreements with Indigenous Peoples. She said the ‘harrowing demonstration’ in BC ‘underscores the threat that residential school denialism and white nationalism pose to the safety of Indigenous peoples.”
Gazan calls for emergency debate on residential school denialism
NDP MP Leah Gazan is calling for an emergency debate in the House of Commons over residential school denialism.
www.aptnnews.ca
October 5, 2026 at 8:56 PM
“Gazan said Canada is continuing to fail to live up to its agreements with Indigenous Peoples. She said the ‘harrowing demonstration’ in BC ‘underscores the threat that residential school denialism and white nationalism pose to the safety of Indigenous peoples.”
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The decision means that Canadians will not recoup the $40 billion in public funds spent on the project during the 20 year lifespan of its oil shipping contracts, according to regulatory filings.
Energy regulator hands oil giants discount worth billions to use Trans-Mountain pipeline
The decision means that Canadians will not recoup the $40 billion in public funds spent on the project during the 20 year lifespan of its oil shipping contracts, according to regulatory filings. After...
www.nationalobserver.com
October 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The decision means that Canadians will not recoup the $40 billion in public funds spent on the project during the 20 year lifespan of its oil shipping contracts, according to regulatory filings.
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The share of Canadian government contract dollars going to U.S. companies increased under Carney, @fxplante.bsky.social reports: www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
PM Mark Carney pledged to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations
A Star analysis reveals U.S. firms dominated federal contracts despite PM Mark Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ promise.
www.thestar.com
October 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The share of Canadian government contract dollars going to U.S. companies increased under Carney, @fxplante.bsky.social reports: www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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This morning, I sent a letter requesting an emergency debate in response to the demonstration at Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc by a dangerous white nationalist hate group, and the UN Permanent People’s Tribunal ruling, released on Sept 30, 2026, calling on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism
NDP MP Leah Gazan requests an Emergency Debate on White Nationalism and Anti-Indigenous Racism
MP for Winnipeg Centre
www.leahgazan.ca
October 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
This morning, I sent a letter requesting an emergency debate in response to the demonstration at Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc by a dangerous white nationalist hate group, and the UN Permanent People’s Tribunal ruling, released on Sept 30, 2026, calling on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism
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Further to this: my review of fed lobby registry indicates Canada's military is in serious talks w/ Jeff Bezos-owned Amazon Web Services. In last year, AWS has met with 73 times w senior officials re military, including 14 meetings with senior military officers + Ministers of Defence, AI and Finance
A Star analysis reveals U.S. firms dominated federal contracts despite PM Mark Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ promise.
PM Mark Carney pledged to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations
www.thestar.com
October 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Further to this: my review of fed lobby registry indicates Canada's military is in serious talks w/ Jeff Bezos-owned Amazon Web Services. In last year, AWS has met with 73 times w senior officials re military, including 14 meetings with senior military officers + Ministers of Defence, AI and Finance
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Treason.
“There is a word for this sabotage, for this reckless imposition of the tyranny of a small minority. We must not be afraid to use it, and reclaim it from the authoritarians of the far right.”
Not a mistake these two pieces were in the Globe today
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/73871ad...
“There is a word for this sabotage, for this reckless imposition of the tyranny of a small minority. We must not be afraid to use it, and reclaim it from the authoritarians of the far right.”
Not a mistake these two pieces were in the Globe today
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/73871ad...
October 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Treason.
“There is a word for this sabotage, for this reckless imposition of the tyranny of a small minority. We must not be afraid to use it, and reclaim it from the authoritarians of the far right.”
Not a mistake these two pieces were in the Globe today
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/73871ad...
“There is a word for this sabotage, for this reckless imposition of the tyranny of a small minority. We must not be afraid to use it, and reclaim it from the authoritarians of the far right.”
Not a mistake these two pieces were in the Globe today
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/73871ad...
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New from me: separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath has asked a court to withdraw additional funds frozen during a legal dispute with two First Nations former clients. The court said no, pending full disclosure of his assets. edmontonjournal.com/news/jeff_ra...
Court shoots down Alberta separatist lawyer's bid to withdraw more frozen funds
Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath has lost a bid to withdraw additional cash frozen by a court during his legal fight with two ex-clients.
edmontonjournal.com
October 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
New from me: separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath has asked a court to withdraw additional funds frozen during a legal dispute with two First Nations former clients. The court said no, pending full disclosure of his assets. edmontonjournal.com/news/jeff_ra...
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These traitorous goofs offered up our FRESH WATER?????
Full exposé on these idiot Alberta separatists here: archive.is/rhGUj
Full exposé on these idiot Alberta separatists here: archive.is/rhGUj
October 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
These traitorous goofs offered up our FRESH WATER?????
Full exposé on these idiot Alberta separatists here: archive.is/rhGUj
Full exposé on these idiot Alberta separatists here: archive.is/rhGUj
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Carney, the economic genius, is pumping our public money into a losing bet.
"The government’s huge subsidization of this project lays bare a reality unfolding across the world economy: Fossil fuels aren’t just losing to clean energy. They’ve lost. In fact, the difference is now a trillion-dollar one," writes Clean Energy Canada's Rachel Doran. #cdnpoli
Is it really a good idea for the government to subsidize a pipeline?
Designating the West Coast pipeline as a project of national interest exposes a global reality: Fossil fuels haven’t just lost to clean energy – they’ve already lost
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Carney, the economic genius, is pumping our public money into a losing bet.
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If you're PO'd in BC about the new pipeline, remember: David Eby AGREED to it, in exchange for funding and approval for his pet LNG projects:
Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement
PrefaceBritish Columbia and Canada are partners in a period of great consequence for our country. The world is changing rapidly. In response, we are focused on what we can control: building an afforda...
www.pm.gc.ca
October 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
If you're PO'd in BC about the new pipeline, remember: David Eby AGREED to it, in exchange for funding and approval for his pet LNG projects:
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This pipeline is the first project designated as in the national interest, but I would not say a pipeline is my interest, and I think a lot of people would say it’s not in their interest either. So what does that say about who belongs to the nation Carney is “building”?
“Alberta government and the federally owned Trans Mountain Corporation would each own 45% of the pipeline, with … Pembina Pipeline Corporation owning a 10% stake through the construction phase.”
Mark Carney said a new pipeline had to be privately financed, but now taxpayers are on the hook again.
Mark Carney said a new pipeline had to be privately financed, but now taxpayers are on the hook again.
West Coast oil pipeline becomes 1st project designated in national interest | CBC News
The federal and Alberta governments have announced that a proposed pipeline carrying one million barrels of oil a day from Alberta to the B.C. coast has become the first project designated in the nati...
www.cbc.ca
October 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
This pipeline is the first project designated as in the national interest, but I would not say a pipeline is my interest, and I think a lot of people would say it’s not in their interest either. So what does that say about who belongs to the nation Carney is “building”?
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I keep seeing Carney stans saying building fossil fuel infrastructure is a way to deal with Trump's threats.
Really? Canada has to build infrastructure that'll last decades and won't even be finished for years to deal with a threat that'll be gone within 3 years?
Your fear has made you very stupid.
Really? Canada has to build infrastructure that'll last decades and won't even be finished for years to deal with a threat that'll be gone within 3 years?
Your fear has made you very stupid.
September 30, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I keep seeing Carney stans saying building fossil fuel infrastructure is a way to deal with Trump's threats.
Really? Canada has to build infrastructure that'll last decades and won't even be finished for years to deal with a threat that'll be gone within 3 years?
Your fear has made you very stupid.
Really? Canada has to build infrastructure that'll last decades and won't even be finished for years to deal with a threat that'll be gone within 3 years?
Your fear has made you very stupid.
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1/9 🇨🇦 🩺 ONTARIO'S PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS BY DESIGN 🩺 🇨🇦
Half of family doctors plan to exit within 5 years.
👉 As the public system bleeds staff, the government funds private clinics accelerating the collapse.
Source: Toronto Star
#MedSky #CdnPoli #OnPoli #HealthCare #DougFord
Half of family doctors plan to exit within 5 years.
👉 As the public system bleeds staff, the government funds private clinics accelerating the collapse.
Source: Toronto Star
#MedSky #CdnPoli #OnPoli #HealthCare #DougFord
October 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
1/9 🇨🇦 🩺 ONTARIO'S PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS BY DESIGN 🩺 🇨🇦
Half of family doctors plan to exit within 5 years.
👉 As the public system bleeds staff, the government funds private clinics accelerating the collapse.
Source: Toronto Star
#MedSky #CdnPoli #OnPoli #HealthCare #DougFord
Half of family doctors plan to exit within 5 years.
👉 As the public system bleeds staff, the government funds private clinics accelerating the collapse.
Source: Toronto Star
#MedSky #CdnPoli #OnPoli #HealthCare #DougFord
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BC:
"Stanford went on to note that Shell and other oil and gas companies paid the province $672 million in royalties in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Fifteen years ago, those same companies paid nearly twice as much in royalties while producing half as much gas.”"
thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
"Stanford went on to note that Shell and other oil and gas companies paid the province $672 million in royalties in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Fifteen years ago, those same companies paid nearly twice as much in royalties while producing half as much gas.”"
thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
BC’s Big, and Now Secret, Natural Gas Giveaway | The Tyee
Tax credits let companies pay little for resources. What do the parties say?
thetyee.ca
September 30, 2026 at 10:52 PM
BC:
"Stanford went on to note that Shell and other oil and gas companies paid the province $672 million in royalties in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Fifteen years ago, those same companies paid nearly twice as much in royalties while producing half as much gas.”"
thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
"Stanford went on to note that Shell and other oil and gas companies paid the province $672 million in royalties in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Fifteen years ago, those same companies paid nearly twice as much in royalties while producing half as much gas.”"
thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
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Okay, supposed Liberals:
If you are not completely losing your shit over this and ready to admit you were duped you can no longer be taken seriously.
We circled the wagons to oust Herr Harper in ‘15 and now all of a sudden you’re all-in?
Really?
#CdnPoli
www.hilltimes.com/2026/09/28/h...
If you are not completely losing your shit over this and ready to admit you were duped you can no longer be taken seriously.
We circled the wagons to oust Herr Harper in ‘15 and now all of a sudden you’re all-in?
Really?
#CdnPoli
www.hilltimes.com/2026/09/28/h...
Harper sees Carney as his ideological heir - The Hill Times
Pierre Poilievre’s real problem isn’t that he is facing discontent from within his caucus; it’s that he’s losing support from important Conservatives from without.
www.hilltimes.com
September 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Okay, supposed Liberals:
If you are not completely losing your shit over this and ready to admit you were duped you can no longer be taken seriously.
We circled the wagons to oust Herr Harper in ‘15 and now all of a sudden you’re all-in?
Really?
#CdnPoli
www.hilltimes.com/2026/09/28/h...
If you are not completely losing your shit over this and ready to admit you were duped you can no longer be taken seriously.
We circled the wagons to oust Herr Harper in ‘15 and now all of a sudden you’re all-in?
Really?
#CdnPoli
www.hilltimes.com/2026/09/28/h...
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With the 30th anniversary of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples Day happening this weekend, let’s take a look at several ways that the Carney government is undermining the rights and well being of Canada’s indigenous peoples and undoing progress on reconciliation rather than advancing it. 🧵1/
June 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM
With the 30th anniversary of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples Day happening this weekend, let’s take a look at several ways that the Carney government is undermining the rights and well being of Canada’s indigenous peoples and undoing progress on reconciliation rather than advancing it. 🧵1/
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Anything good requires removing barriers from industry: report from industry.
Economic returns from defence spending push will require removing barriers for industry: report
Ottawa is working toward spending 5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2035, but the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it needs to fine-tune the pathway from innovation to commercialization
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 30, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Anything good requires removing barriers from industry: report from industry.
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At the heart of a remarkable ruling in Canadian drug policy today is what the judge found to be a fundamental contradiction in the CDSA: A prohibition intended to protect public health/safety can also criminalize actions that can reduce the risk of overdose
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
B.C. Supreme Court rules drug law unconstitutional
Lawyers argued two individuals who tested illicit drugs for fentanyl before reselling them offered a safer alternative to toxic supply
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 30, 2026 at 2:32 AM
At the heart of a remarkable ruling in Canadian drug policy today is what the judge found to be a fundamental contradiction in the CDSA: A prohibition intended to protect public health/safety can also criminalize actions that can reduce the risk of overdose
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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He just said that Indigenous knowledge will help the government to ensure that the ocean waters “remain safe, sustainable and healthy for future generations and for all the life that lives in them.”
WHAT ABOUT THE SOUTHERN RESIDENT ORCAS YOU’RE GETTING POWERS TO DRIVE TO EXTINCTION MARK? MARK???
WHAT ABOUT THE SOUTHERN RESIDENT ORCAS YOU’RE GETTING POWERS TO DRIVE TO EXTINCTION MARK? MARK???
Ragebaiting myself by watching Carney announce “ocean protections” while he’s massively escalating tanker traffic for oil and gas exports
September 29, 2026 at 8:40 PM
He just said that Indigenous knowledge will help the government to ensure that the ocean waters “remain safe, sustainable and healthy for future generations and for all the life that lives in them.”
WHAT ABOUT THE SOUTHERN RESIDENT ORCAS YOU’RE GETTING POWERS TO DRIVE TO EXTINCTION MARK? MARK???
WHAT ABOUT THE SOUTHERN RESIDENT ORCAS YOU’RE GETTING POWERS TO DRIVE TO EXTINCTION MARK? MARK???
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This article is attempting to incite violence against @avilewis.ca . I am not being hyperbolic. Back during Covid, this “mosar“ rhetoric led to the mob beating of a Chassidic journalist. it was the rhetoric that incited the assasination of Rabin nationalpost.com/opinion/yoni...
Yoni Goldstein: Jewish law tells us how to deal with Avi Lewis
His Yom Kippur message was indefensible
nationalpost.com
September 29, 2026 at 9:18 PM
This article is attempting to incite violence against @avilewis.ca . I am not being hyperbolic. Back during Covid, this “mosar“ rhetoric led to the mob beating of a Chassidic journalist. it was the rhetoric that incited the assasination of Rabin nationalpost.com/opinion/yoni...