Steve Valeriote

Inferring what journos are reporting , it would seem the "intensification" in trade talks is coming from the Americans, with some thought they've "moved" a bit. This is a recognition that the tariffs are falling flat with Americans. Good. #cdnpoli

The question now is it better to sign a deal that provides some short term tariff relief, yet formalizes unfair trade policies, effectively legitimizing Trump’s bullying grift, making it harder to renegotiate in the future? I lean no deal, despite the consequences. #cdnpoli

Eby’s tone deaf hubris will go down as one of the biggest political blunders in Canadian history. He literally turned the most advantageous situation-an opposition in complete disarray- into a referendum on his opportunism. And sadly BC and the federation now suffer. #cdnpoli

Nothing says solid economic agenda, like back tracking to save elections, because they are hurting people. Trump's tariff climb down is a tacit admission he's failed his own people. They will spin it, Collin's will spin it, but it's a desperate attempt to undo damage. #cdnpoli

The 'our voices are not being heard' is trying to not hear the 75% of their fellow Albertans that said no

Now that we're close to final results across all questions-things shifting-I'm struck how Smith is left with virtually nothing, in terms of leverage. Apart from the racist immigration questions, she's been rebuked, no jurisdictional mandate. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

I see the separatist crowd now complaining about mail in ballots. Do these mental midgets have one original domestic thought, or are they such gullible sheep they have to import every single lame MAGA talking point? It's incredible, like a bad cover band. #cdnpoli

I see many in the foreign media, particularly America, framing the vote as a rejection of sovereignty, it was a rejection of a vote to even have a vote. Parse out the "send a message" crowd and the result is even worse. Bad frame, still a great night for Canada. #cdnpoli

A frightened little dog, unsure whether to approach or not… Until a kind hand shows him that not everyone is harmful. Sometimes, compassion is all they need. Original post

When the dust settles, Musk has destroyed the future of Starlink. Look at how quickly world powers are seeking out alternatives, and this is another area where Canada and the EU will co-ordinate, for the betterment of all of us. The world will wean itself off America. #cdnpoli

This is always the last blast of colour that tells me it's over lol.

"Trump called Mark Carney apparently and begged him like a dog for diesel from Canada." @timmiller.bsky.social & @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social on Trump turning to Canada for desperately needed diesel after picking a trade war with Mark Carney and driving up energy prices with his war in Iran.

So much greatness. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...

Surveys estimate only 35-70 Woodland Caribou remain in the Gaspe region. I was blessed to see one up close today. What a magical moment... #cdnpoli

With a paltry 29% of the vote, the PQ may have a strong minority, but a weak moral argument. I also predict this gov't won't last two years. #cdnpoli

Never forget that Danielle Smith bent over backwards to appease this separatist movement, she's pushed this referendum question, it never had to happen, but she put self interest above country. She wears these collaborators and traitors. She is culpable. #cdnpoli

Gaspe. #cdnpoli

Feels about right actually... #cdnpoli

I don't want to be flippant-the costs to people are real and significant-but anyone else feeling like no deal with this colossal, disrespectful asshole, is the best path? Wait out his term, don't lock into a bad deal(there is no win here) with this condescending bully. #cdnpoli

As the Trump regime floats banning diesel exports, imagine the wake up call if Canada followed the genius lead of Trump? We export 2,853,058,165.4675 gallons of diesel alone per year to Trump. Let that sink in arrogant MAGA . Maybe we should too, seems a good idea EH? #cdnpoli

Andrew Scheer saw 2000 people at a rally that can only hold 750, then gives lectures on deficits and numbers. A toddler could beat this guy at chess without a queen. #cdnpoli

What did we learn here? That US does need Canada's potash, analysts agree there aren't any options, Belarus doesn't have the capacity or availability, cheaper potash an illusion and world demand will only grow, giving Canada more leverage. Man MAGA showed us! #cdnpoli

Carney has the EU, Trump has the "last dictator of Europe". Make the winning stop America, the greatness cupeth overflow! #cdnpoli

Trump is a desperate loser. #cdnpoli todaypress.tv/en/world/luk...

"Mark Carney is going to be person of the year, probably going to win the Nobel Prize. Carney is the leader Europe has been begging for" #cdnpoli youtube.com/shorts/9yJ1G...

PM Carney’s speech a master class, particularly the very pointed shots at Trump without naming him. A rude bully, an amoral regime, an erratic threat, a power than needs to checked, an unreliable partner. And all without direct reference, but strong inference. Perfect. #cdnpoli

Listen, if closer ties with the EU mean I'll have to travel to Italy more, that's a sacrifice I am willing to make in the name of economic diversity. #cdnpoli

Just remember big talking Americans bashing Canada, part of the reason your interest rates just went up (ours didn't btw) is because of this tariff war fueling inflation. Enjoy "owning Canada", we're vacationing in Europe with friends. Ciao. #cdnpoli #uspoli

Just remember the exact same people criticizing stronger ties with the EU were also the intellectual lightweights who thought BREXIT would be great for England. These people start with an ideology that can't compute math and logic, moved by sloganism, not reason. #cdnpoli

Allow me to geek out for a moment. Listening to PM Carney explain his ideas, I love the complexity of his mind. He weaves differing policies into a larger philosophical strategy. You see the coherence, you can see his command, he is an incredibly competent person. #cdnpoli

"Highest support for Liberal Party ever recorded in a Nanos poll since 2014 when they started tracking" #cdnpoli

#uspoli #cdnpoli

The trade war with Canada is clearly working... #cdnpoli

According to CBC "Front Burner", the international response to Carney's Investment Summit was so great, there had been intense lobbying of Canadian officials by those not invited to be included. Also a major motivation for some, "alternatives" to America. #cdnpoli #uspoli

Definition of an intellectually boring Opposition, you can predict exactly what they'll say before they've commented. The domain of simpletons, treats voters for fools, offers nothing compelling but rebuttal for its own sake. During a crisis, doesn't meet the moment. #cdnpoli

The pearl clutching CPC never disappoint with their kneejerk EU opposition. It's like we are proposing closer ties to North Korea the way they are hyperventilating. Per usual, nothing of value to offer except greviance and fear mongering. What a sad party, lightweight malcontents. #cdnpoli

The CPC are already saying Carney is "out of touch" with Canadians on the EU. What a pathetic world they inhabit, opposition for its own sake. #cdnpoli #abacus

When Trump blames Zelensky for oil prices. #uspoli #cdnpoli

Watching a superpower fade in real time is quite something. The fact the narrow bravado and hubris can't even detect this most obvious fact, is astounding. The world is moving on, working around, the world order is changing and America is most certainly fading. #cdnpoli

I have no desire for Canada to sign an objectively bad trade deal in the name of expediency. Unfortunately, it will be a painful 2.5 years irregardless of a deal or no deal, I'd rather not box ourselves into a formal arrangement that cements unfairness. #cdnpoli

The OECD found that the Americans and Canada have very similar levels of "subsidies" for their respective farmers. The next time some MAGA ding dong brings up our unfair practices tell them to STFU and go read something for a change. #cdnpoli

Next week the Trump team are going to lose their shit when they see where the world is moving: #cdnpoli

Trump notes that falling asleep onstage at 9/11 ceremony technically counts as moment of silence

#neverforget #uspoli "During a phone interview with WWOR-TV on the afternoon of September 11, 2001, Trump stated that 40 Wall Street had become the tallest building in downtown Manhattan again following the destruction of the World Trade Center"

158 Canadians died in Afghanistan, fighting for their American ally, in response to 9/11. When people say "never forget" stateside, I'm reminded of how many have, now openly mocking our military and country. And the pathetic US Ambassador at Gander today, shameful. #cdnpoli

Everyone polling aggregate in America shows an increased chance of the Dems taking the Senate, lower Trump approval, higher Dem vs GOP gap, SINCE the trade escalation with Canada. Just a coincidence I’m sure… #cdnpoli

In a bold show of national unity, Danielle Smith will not take Canadian alcohol off the shelves in Alberta. Take that haters. #cdnpoli #abpoli

If I'm Canada I don't respond to the latest tariffs. The Americans have actually dropped a few items, and while some of the new ones hurt, this isn't really a huge escalation in the grand scheme. No retaliation right now would be the wisest course. #cdnpoli

This is wild, the "fake news" crowd are always the lying bastards. What crazy times we are in, people actually listen to misinformation and play offence with the real world, as though emboldened, yet LOST and SAD. #cdnpoli

Let's remember a few years ago, the "proudest" Canadians waving flags, hanging them on highways, honking in the name of patriotism, nobody could love a country more, nobody "braver"protecting it. And now, when the real threat exists, excuses, half hearted apologists. So illuminating EH? #cdnpoli