Rob Jowett
@robreports.bsky.social
Writer, freelance reporter, founder of Tripwire. Check it out at https://tripwirereporting.substack.com/
Big turnout at the Palestine demo in Toronto today!
October 10, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Big turnout at the Palestine demo in Toronto today!
I hope it's true but this is exactly the kind of thing Trump says right before launching a major attack. The USS Roosevelt carrier strike group is on its way to the Middle East and Trump has so far always followed through on military buildups
(2/3) Record Numbers of Barrels through the Hormuz Strait (22 Million Barrels, last night alone, with not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran! ), we will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd. IRAN
October 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I hope it's true but this is exactly the kind of thing Trump says right before launching a major attack. The USS Roosevelt carrier strike group is on its way to the Middle East and Trump has so far always followed through on military buildups
Mass protests in France are over school conditions. They escalated when French police blew the hand off a 15 year old. But fascists like Trump oppose both protest and public education so he lies and says it’s about Islam.
What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country! President DJT
October 7, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Mass protests in France are over school conditions. They escalated when French police blew the hand off a 15 year old. But fascists like Trump oppose both protest and public education so he lies and says it’s about Islam.
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#Breaking: Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayor's race
Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayor’s race
www.thestar.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:37 PM
#Breaking: Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayor's race
They should ask Alberta since it's making billions extra from expensive oil
Calgary city council applying for tariff relief from Ottawa calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
October 6, 2026 at 4:42 AM
They should ask Alberta since it's making billions extra from expensive oil
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The PQ has won a minority government in Quebec as the ruling CAQ is blown out. If it can stay in power until 2029, the separatist party has promised to hold Quebec’s third referendum on leaving Canada
#cdnpoli #PolQC
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#cdnpoli #PolQC
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Parti Québéçois Wins Minority Government
The separatist party returns to power for the first time in 12 years as the ruling CAQ is blown out of the water. The PQ has promised to hold a separation referendum after Trump leaves office
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October 6, 2026 at 3:10 AM
The PQ has won a minority government in Quebec as the ruling CAQ is blown out. If it can stay in power until 2029, the separatist party has promised to hold Quebec’s third referendum on leaving Canada
#cdnpoli #PolQC
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#cdnpoli #PolQC
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The Liberals and PCQ(!) fend off a majority government, because what Quebec politics needs is more uncertainty and infighting
Quebec - ⚜️ The Parti Quebecois will form a MINORITY Government
October 6, 2026 at 2:11 AM
The Liberals and PCQ(!) fend off a majority government, because what Quebec politics needs is more uncertainty and infighting
Now the question is: is this just the CAQ being a stale ruling party, or a rejection of their third way concept for Quebec? Can the CAQ (or another party) pick up this mantle?
Canadians take for granted that the political parties that dominated the late 20th century / early 21st century will be around forever
The death of CAQ is a reminder that no political party has a right to exist and that every party is always one election away from going extinct
The death of CAQ is a reminder that no political party has a right to exist and that every party is always one election away from going extinct
October 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Now the question is: is this just the CAQ being a stale ruling party, or a rejection of their third way concept for Quebec? Can the CAQ (or another party) pick up this mantle?
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#BREAKING: Quebec sovereigntist party will form minority government, CTV News projects. Live results here.
Quebec sovereigntist party will form minority government, CTV News projects. Live results here.
CTV News projects the Parti Québécois will form a minority government in Quebec. The PQ leader has vowed to hold a referendum on Quebec sovereignty. Follow for live updates.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 6, 2026 at 1:40 AM
#BREAKING: Quebec sovereigntist party will form minority government, CTV News projects. Live results here.
An incredible collapse for the CAQ, which was on top of the world just a few years ago. Life comes at you fast
October 6, 2026 at 1:47 AM
An incredible collapse for the CAQ, which was on top of the world just a few years ago. Life comes at you fast
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The National Post recently crossed a dangerous line by publishing call for violence against Canada's federal NDP leader.
"Avi Lewis is not the threat that needs to be dealt with, Postmedia is."
NEW from @smohyeddin.bsky.social who breaks it all down:
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"Avi Lewis is not the threat that needs to be dealt with, Postmedia is."
NEW from @smohyeddin.bsky.social who breaks it all down:
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National Post crosses dangerous line by publishing call for violence against NDP leader
Avi Lewis is not the threat that needs to be ‘dealt with’ — Postmedia is
ricochet.media
October 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
The National Post recently crossed a dangerous line by publishing call for violence against Canada's federal NDP leader.
"Avi Lewis is not the threat that needs to be dealt with, Postmedia is."
NEW from @smohyeddin.bsky.social who breaks it all down:
ricochet.media/media/nation...
"Avi Lewis is not the threat that needs to be dealt with, Postmedia is."
NEW from @smohyeddin.bsky.social who breaks it all down:
ricochet.media/media/nation...
I recently wrote that Canada should explicitly interfere in the US election as part of the trade war. Not surprisingly, the Globe now has a story about the Trump admin interfering with the Alberta separation referendum
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
October 3, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I recently wrote that Canada should explicitly interfere in the US election as part of the trade war. Not surprisingly, the Globe now has a story about the Trump admin interfering with the Alberta separation referendum
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Thanks to @roryjohnston.bsky.social @kikinwood.bsky.social @lindamcquaig.bsky.social for speaking to me about this!
October 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Thanks to @roryjohnston.bsky.social @kikinwood.bsky.social @lindamcquaig.bsky.social for speaking to me about this!
I've been working on this story for quite a while, and just as I was getting ready to publish the feds made today's pipeline announcement. I re-did the story in that context. You're paying high prices at the pump, and now your tax money will be used for a new pipeline for those same companies
The Canadian government is designating a new oil pipeline as being in the national interest. But despite record profits thanks to the Iran war, the industry refuses to financially back the project
#cdnpoli
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#cdnpoli
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Canada’s Oil Sector Reaps Huge Rewards While Everyone Else Pays
Canada’s oil sector has seen major profits from high oil prices due to the Iran war. But it refuses to invest in the federal government’s new pipeline as the war undermines its long-term viability
tripwirereporting.substack.com
October 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I've been working on this story for quite a while, and just as I was getting ready to publish the feds made today's pipeline announcement. I re-did the story in that context. You're paying high prices at the pump, and now your tax money will be used for a new pipeline for those same companies
Quite an announcement. Watch for a Tripwire story on the oil sector imminently
West Coast oil pipeline becomes 1st project designated in national interest
West Coast oil pipeline becomes 1st project designated in national interest
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 national interest.
www.cbc.ca
October 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Quite an announcement. Watch for a Tripwire story on the oil sector imminently
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Canada broke off trade talks with the U.S. last Friday, citing last-minute unreasonable American demands. Trump is now renaming Lake Ontario in retaliation
#TradeWar #CanPoli
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#TradeWar #CanPoli
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Trump Escalates the Trade War
Canada walked away from trade talks with the U.S. after a series of last-second demands from the Americans. The two countries are now hitting each other with quickly escalating tariffs
tripwirereporting.substack.com
August 28, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Canada broke off trade talks with the U.S. last Friday, citing last-minute unreasonable American demands. Trump is now renaming Lake Ontario in retaliation
#TradeWar #CanPoli
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#TradeWar #CanPoli
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The Liberals won three by-elections on Monday as their support rises amid the ongoing trade war with the US
#cdnpoli #TradeWar
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#cdnpoli #TradeWar
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Buoyed by Trade War, Liberals Sweep By-Elections
The ruling federal Liberals won three by-elections just after trade talks broke down with the Americans and Trump tried to rename Lake Ontario
tripwirereporting.substack.com
September 1, 2026 at 11:39 PM
The Liberals won three by-elections on Monday as their support rises amid the ongoing trade war with the US
#cdnpoli #TradeWar
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#cdnpoli #TradeWar
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The U.S. escalated its trade war with Canada this week as it applied import bans to Canadian goods and threatened to ban Bombardier from the country
#TradeWar #cdnpoli
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#TradeWar #cdnpoli
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U.S. Hits Canada With Fresh Round of Tariffs and Import Bans
As Canada tries to restart talks, the Americans are doubling down on their aggressive trade action.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The U.S. escalated its trade war with Canada this week as it applied import bans to Canadian goods and threatened to ban Bombardier from the country
#TradeWar #cdnpoli
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#TradeWar #cdnpoli
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As the trade war with the U.S. escalates, Canada can look to learn from an American adversary which has had major success against it in an actual war: Iran
#TradeWar #cdnpoli
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#TradeWar #cdnpoli
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Canada Can Learn Lessons From Iran For Its Trade War
The U.S. has launched a trade war with Canada that is as pointless and shortsighted as its war with Iran. Canada can learn many lessons from that war for its own conflict
tripwirereporting.substack.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM
As the trade war with the U.S. escalates, Canada can look to learn from an American adversary which has had major success against it in an actual war: Iran
#TradeWar #cdnpoli
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#TradeWar #cdnpoli
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Canada and Ukraine are planning to sign a 100-year pact on military and economic cooperation. Canada will produce millions of drones and join European air defence as part of the agreement
#WWIII #cdnpoli
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#WWIII #cdnpoli
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Canada and Ukraine Declare Intent to Sign 100-Year Economic and Military Pact
The agreement would see Canada develop millions of drones, including for Ukraine and join Europe’s new missile and drone defense system as Canada and Europe get closer together
tripwirereporting.substack.com
September 18, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Canada and Ukraine are planning to sign a 100-year pact on military and economic cooperation. Canada will produce millions of drones and join European air defence as part of the agreement
#WWIII #cdnpoli
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#WWIII #cdnpoli
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Canada is inviting private investment in its airports and cutting a major tax on business following a meeting of investors and government officials in Toronto
#cdnpoli
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#cdnpoli
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Carney Announces Plan to Allow Private Investment in Airports
The announcement came at an investor conference in Toronto where the prime minister said Canada would also be cutting a major tax
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September 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Canada is inviting private investment in its airports and cutting a major tax on business following a meeting of investors and government officials in Toronto
#cdnpoli
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#cdnpoli
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September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
Today is a time to raise awareness of the ongoing impacts of residential schools and remember the children who never came home. How are you honouring the day?
Today is a time to raise awareness of the ongoing impacts of residential schools and remember the children who never came home. How are you honouring the day?
September 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
Today is a time to raise awareness of the ongoing impacts of residential schools and remember the children who never came home. How are you honouring the day?
Today is a time to raise awareness of the ongoing impacts of residential schools and remember the children who never came home. How are you honouring the day?
Insane and absolutely cynical political maneuver here. Eby will be lucky to defeat TBD and he might have saved the BC conservatives from themselves
Polling Canada British Columbia Model:
🟠 NDP: 48 (+1)
🔵 CON: 43 (-1)
🟢 GRN: 2 (-)
- September 30, 2026 -
Full model here: www.canadianpolling.com/p/perhaps-an...
🟠 NDP: 48 (+1)
🔵 CON: 43 (-1)
🟢 GRN: 2 (-)
- September 30, 2026 -
Full model here: www.canadianpolling.com/p/perhaps-an...
Perhaps An Early Election Call Wasn’t The Move
The Conservatives Surge as Eby’s Early Election Gamble Unravels
www.canadianpolling.com
September 30, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Insane and absolutely cynical political maneuver here. Eby will be lucky to defeat TBD and he might have saved the BC conservatives from themselves
Last year, I founded Tripwire, a Substack devoted to covering the intersection between Canadian and international news. As Tripwire grows, I’m making growing my online presence. This space will be for news and takes while Tripwire’s account will be focussed on my coverage there.
September 30, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Last year, I founded Tripwire, a Substack devoted to covering the intersection between Canadian and international news. As Tripwire grows, I’m making growing my online presence. This space will be for news and takes while Tripwire’s account will be focussed on my coverage there.