Ottawa -based Globe & Mail reporter. Retweets do not equal endorsements.

Ottawa, Ontario
Joined November 2009
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. #Indigo is offering a deal on preorders: indigo.ca/products/24-sussex…
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Mayor Ken Sim to mayor-elect Pete Fry: ‘Knock it out of the park, buddy’ tinyurl.com/29x3yxyw
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B.C's new premier talks to the prime minister. #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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 READ MORE: trendingpolitics.ca/article/…
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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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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.
Final trailer for ‘DUNE: PART THREE’. In theaters on December 18.
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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”
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The final trailer for ‘DUNE: PART 3’ has been released. In theaters on December 18.
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The @bcndp gets set to pick an interim leader as early as Thursday, as it struggles to pick itself back up after Saturday's devestating election loss. The early frontrunners for the job, in my latest in @BIVnews: biv.com/news/commentary/rob-…
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Bradford concedes, says he congratulated Chow. 🔗cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/…
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I asked Bradford if he'd consider provincial or federal politics now. He answered, "No, I'm a city hall guy. I'm an urban planner. I've always been interested in the city. It's my love and my passion, and it's been my life's work."
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BREAKING: Mississaugans have delivered their verdict on the 15-year rivalry. Alvin Tedjo will be Mississauga’s next mayor, defeating the former and current mayor in a seismic upset tonight. policorner.ca/p/a-mississaug…
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Polls are still open in municipalities across Ontario. I voted. Make sure you do, too.
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Second star to the right and straight on till morning Mr Chekov 😔
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Absent from Carney’s meeting with First Nations and premiers, Quebec’s new leader today held a call with French President Macron. PSPP said he lent his support amid the unrest in France “stirred up by the far-left” and signalled a potential meeting in France in the “coming weeks.”
Aujourd’hui, lors d’un appel téléphonique, je me suis entretenu avec le président de la République française, M. Emmanuel Macron. D’emblée, je lui ai mentionné que les Québécoises et Québécois suivaient avec attention les événements récents en France. Je lui ai exprimé tout le soutien et la solidarité du gouvernement du Québec et notre condamnation des troubles fomentés par l’ultragauche. Je lui ai assuré que le peuple québécois n’avait pas de doute que la France saura trouver le chemin de la paix sociale et du dialogue respectueux, une voie de passage qui sera utile pour tout l’Occident à la lumière de la polarisation croissante dans chacune de nos démocraties. Nous avons également discuté de la relation étroite et historique entre la France et le Québec : la relation de gouvernement à gouvernement permet à nos deux États de collaborer sur une foule de sujets au bénéfice de nos peuples francophones des deux côtés de l’Atlantique. J’ai proposé à M. Macron de poursuivre le développement de relations économiques plus approfondies et de développer de nouveaux domaines de coopération, tels que la souveraineté numérique, la cybersécurité et l’intelligence artificielle. Nous avons aussi discuté du 20e Sommet de la Francophonie qui aura lieu le mois prochain à Phnom Penh, au Cambodge, et de l’élection du nouveau secrétaire général de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. Finalement, nous avons convenu d’une éventuelle rencontre en France, qui aura lieu dans les prochaines semaines. Je suis très reconnaissant de cet appel, qui témoigne de la solidarité et la chimie naturelle entre nos deux nations.
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