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Happy to announce @DeanBeeby and I have written a book about #24SussexDrive due out Oct. 13. "24 Sussex Drive: The Past and Future of Canada's Official Residence." Thanks to Rick Mercer for the Foreword.
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Outgoing Attorney General Niki Sharma says calling the election was a mistake and David Eby apologised to the outgoing caucus in a virtual meeting Tuesday. New 28 member opposition caucus is meeting now for the first time to discuss an interim leader. Eby wasn’t seen entering.
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The federal government will beef up Canada’s intelligence-gathering capabilities and "prepare for all contingencies up to and including war" under a new national-security strategy that says protecting sovereignty now requires building "strategic capabilities" in eight sectors from critical minerals to defence and emerging technologies.
The Plan for a Stronger Canada, released Thursday, is the first national-security strategy from Ottawa in more than two decades. Only 13 pages long, it’s a framework guiding the development of five new detailed national policies for defence, foreign affairs, economic security, public safety and intelligence. A new foreign policy will be released in about one month with others to follow, the government says.
Senior officials at a briefing Thursday said threats facing Canada are increasingly complex, ranging from climate change, terrorism, pandemics to cyberattacks, cutting-edge artificial intelligence and the increasing possibility of a major war. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
Officials did not say where specifically war might break out but some European leaders and military commanders have said that by 2029, Russia will have the capacity to attack another North Atlantic Treaty Organization country.
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Canada’s longest-serving mayor reflects on end of 46-year run in Milton, Ont.
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Ottawa vows to prepare for all contingencies, 'including war', in new national-security plan /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/politics…
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Following the very exciting election results on Saturday, please see my statement attached.
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Next BC NDP leader faces 'reputational challenge' of deficit blowout: Horgan adviser (BC) castanet.net/news/BC/635973/…
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Former MLA Ravi Kahlon reflects on election, NDP leadership race, and B.C.'s future
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Told virtual meeting of outgoing NDP caucus is still going on - started at 11am. New caucus (28 - 25 returning, three new) scheduled to meet in person at the legislature on Thursday to select an interim leader.
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It was a political gamble that backfired.
The B.C. NDP had a majority government, with two years left in its mandate, when Premier David Eby called a snap election on Sept. 22. By election night, the party lost 19 seats and was toppled by the B.C. Conservatives.
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This is an excellent summation of the NDP’s epic fall from power by John Horgan’s former chief of staff, Geoff Meggs #bcpoli
#bcpoli By Geoff Meggs RT Laying the foundations for a post-Eby BC NDP: a tough hill climb, but we’ve been here before geoffmeggs.substack.com/p/la…
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Mayor Ken Sim to mayor-elect Pete Fry: ‘Knock it out of the park, buddy’ tinyurl.com/29x3yxyw
Productive conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney today.
We are aligned on the need to supercharge our economy, attract investment, and create good-paying jobs. British Columbia has an enormous role to play in driving Canada's economic future, and we are ready to lead.
When British Columbia succeeds, Canada succeeds.
READOUT: PREMIER-ELECT LORNE DOERKSON'S CALL WITH PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY
October 27, 2026
Earlier today, the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier designate of British Columbia had a virtual meeting setting out a plan for cooperation in support of BC and Canadian growth.
In the conversation, there was agreement to work together to increase growth and economic opportunities for BC and Canada. On LNG and natural gas, there was a joint desire to ensure the right investable and competitive conditions are created to maximize private sector investment.
On investment strategy, there was alignment to work together to attract capital to BC. Overall, the Prime Minister and Premier Designate indicated their joint desire for a strong partnership inclusive of all British Columbians that can supercharge hope and opportunities for the province.
The Premier Designate offered his commitment to work together on various challenges including managing trade risks and opportunities to ensure prosperity for the country from coast, to coast to coast.
There was also alignment on the need for progressing improved infrastructure and services in BC and to work these issues further through the transition and establishment of BC’s new government.
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Andrea Horwath, Carolyn Parrish and Mike Bradley among Ontario mayors ousted in the 2026 election
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Flávio Bolsonaro and his family will be granted U.S. visas after his weekend loss to President Lula, a senior U.S official says. apnews.com/article/brazil-fl…
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The @bcndp confirm two caucus meetings will be held this week (outgoing and incoming) and the new caucus will choose an interim leader
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Canada’s ‘associate’ status with EU will be closer to membership than anything done before, officials say /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/politics…
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Carney accuses PQ government of leaving empty chair at dinner with European Union nationalnewswatch.com/2026/1…
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Here it is. Feast your eyes on what I'm told is the most visually stunning sci-fi movie ever made. I can't wait to see this movie, and I still think it poses the biggest threat to THE ODYSSEY's Best Picture hopes.
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Big Conservative win certainly signals good chunk of BC voters are comfortable with their policies but tone matters consider “just 31%..would have cast a ballot for the BC Conservatives under John Rustad and just 25% say they would have done the same (under) Kerry-Lynne Findlay”
43% of #bcpoli voters want the BC New Democratic Party (NDP) and the BC Green Party to consider a formal merger into a single provincial political party.
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