Proud Canadian. Liberal. Nova Scotian in Ontario. He/him. Tweets are my own personal views. 🇨🇦 📍 #ygk

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Shawn Nicholson retweeted
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV's message of unity and compassion continues to inspire hope and change across the globe. During our conversation today, I thanked His Holiness for his efforts to return Indigenous artefacts from the Vatican Museums, and we discussed the urgent need for humanitarian aid and peace in regions of conflict. We also focused on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and ensuring it serves all humanity — with the protection of the individual being paramount as we adopt and scale this technology.
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STATEMENT ON PROVINCIAL ADDRESS The Premier of Alberta intervened to lower the threshold for getting a separatist question on the ballot. She then intervened to eliminate a review requiring the question be constitutional. She intervenes again tonight after yet another court has told the separatists to slow down and follow the law. The premier can wrap these actions in the words of democracy, but she is willfully ignoring the will of the vast majority of Albertans who want no part of this separatist conversation. The simple reality, a reality you would not find in her speech, is this: she has pushed along a question because a group has threatened to bring down her and her party if she does not. Her internal political problems have become our national crisis. The Premier asserts her patriotism. I will take her at her word, but I will remind her a patriot puts country ahead of party. A leader steers the agenda, rather than having it blindly dictated to them. An Albertan finds ways to do what’s right, not justifications for doing what’s wrong. This baffling, referendum-on-a-referendum question will do nothing to settle anything. It adds another layer of confusion. It will divide. It will distract. It will damage. I hope her government will consider how to step back from this madness before the damage to our province’s social fabric and economy is too great. Corey Hogan MP Calgary Confederation
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.@Drake mentioning @queensu on Iceman. 🧊🦉
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In the last few weeks, Alberta separatism has dominated headlines. Whether we like it or not, this debate is here, it's getting louder - and the pro-Canada side needs to show up. Let's talk about why and how we push back against Alberta separatism and fight for Canada. 🇨🇦
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The @AirCanada @ridelandline bus from YYZ to Hamilton, Kitchener, Kingston and Sarnia is clumsy. The waiting area is poorly equipped, no loudspeaker announcements & no real food offerings. Looking forward to secure connections gate to gate, like @AmericanAir has at ORD & PHL.
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Canada and Europe are united in our values of pluralism, the rule of law, and democracy. On Europe Day, we’re building on that foundation to forge new strategic partnerships, deepen our trade, and stand steadfast with Ukraine. In a more uncertain world, Canada and Europe are creating greater certainty, security, and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.
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I am proud to announce that I am running to be the next Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, because I didn’t get into politics to stand on the sidelines. I am ready to build an Ontario that works for everyone I’m a leader who will listen to the needs of our diverse communities and fight for every one of them, in all areas of the province. Join us: leefairclough.ca #onpoli #LeeforLeader #FightingforOntario
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The “opt-out of Mother’s Day sales/promos” for me is not opting out of my mother’s memory, rather the ad nauseam degree of advertising. Me not getting an ad: INSERT PRODUCT HERE “for mom” doesn’t change how much I miss her.
Commentary: I could never “opt out” of my mother’s memory. Of her birthing me, sacrificing for me, unconditionally loving me. If only I could click “opt out” of the rest, writes Laura Washington. chicagotribune.com/2026/05/0…
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Reducing your community’s weight in Parliament to own the Libs 🤔 Pro tip: the Prime Minister will never see your note. Canada has been conducting a census since 1867 regardless of the party in office. Every country on Earth does a census. By boycotting the Census, you’re not striking a blow for freedom or privacy. You’re reducing the population weight of your area when Parliamentary seats are allocated. Not smart.
How to handle the 2026 census 🇨🇦
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Shawn Nicholson retweeted
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. Robbie’s Legacy Act restores the named recognition of organ donors. It is one of the few opposition bills to successfully pass this session & I want to thank @WillBoumaBrant for his support from the government on this piece of legislation. #onpoli
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RT @RCMPNS: Update 8:45 p.m.: Location has been updated to 46 Petpeswick Drive, Gaetz Brook. An updated Alert is being issued to Halifax R…
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RT @RCMPNS: Public Advisory: DANGEROUS MAN with machete. Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. RCMPNS responding. Suspect is 6-foot-0 with br…
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I love Nova Scotia and the flag but it’s an odd choice to replace the giant Canadian flag at a popular tourist destination (the Halifax Boardwalk) for a provincial flag. Almost American like, where state flags are displayed in giant versions.
The giant Canada flag on the waterfront has been replaced with a giant Nova Scotia flag
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La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés a 44 ans aujourd’hui ! 🇨🇦 Elle protège les droits fondamentaux qui font de notre société une société libre, juste et démocratique. Le Canada restera debout pour protéger la Charte et les droits qu’elle garantit à tous. ⚖️
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After Ford said, “I’m the only Premier in history that refuses to use the Premiers plane. I prefer to drive around & talk to the people,” Ford flooded zone &(flipped) the bird to Ontario taxpayers as Ontarians are paying $28.9M for Ford's private jet.

Critics accusing Ford gov of flooding the zone: making a wave of announcements to overwhelm media, confuse the public & exhaust political opponents. They say Ford is trying to distract after changing FOI access laws to keep his cellphone records secret.
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RT @marnipanas: Someone might want to tell her what "analogy" means.
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Tonda MacCharles: Pierre Poilievre called you badly educated in economics Mark Carney: Did he? Wow.
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