Vicki E D

Vicki E D

@vedem.bsky.social

Live in the west. Proudly 🇨🇦. One foot in rural, one foot in urban. Can’t cook… but my spouse can!

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Moe needs to get his shit together and quit looking to Alberta for direction. We need to move Saskatchewan forward on our own path! If Moe can’t do it he should step aside! As a Saskatchewanian I am sick and tired of Alberta this and Alberta that! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

cbc.caSask. premier says he'll work with Alberta to strengthen Canada in wake of referendum | CBC NewsMoe says he's looking forward to working with Albertans to create a stronger nation after 75 per cent voted to stay in Canada during Monday's referendum.

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

I am extremely pleased that we are moving away from various US “kill switches” no matter the sector it resides in. In this case it is the payment system. Why? The US has demonstrated it is wanting to exercise its economic capacity in support of its imperial ambitions. FT apple.news/AmuWhfDNiT9C...

apple.newsCanada, EU plan to link next-generation payment systems, draft joint statement says — The Globe and MailMove would allow faster cross-border transactions and lessen reliance on the U.S.’s infrastructure

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

No wonder Trump is triggered.

Christopher Dornan@chrisdornan.bsky.social

Mark Carney is the man of the moment, but I'm not sure what he has done to calm conflict in the world and so merit the Nobel Peace Prize. But if it irks the MAGA crowd, then hell yea.

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Trump just sold out his farmers. Belarus (and world) has no potash for sale, all contracted for. Cost to ship it to US Midwest >$100/tonne more than to ship from Canada. This $100 represents the export tax that Canada could easily place on potash if Trump continues his trade wars.

Dr Argue FT@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Canadian potash producers export potash directly to the U.S. Canadian rail freight costs roughly $60 to $80 per tonne (costs to ship a toner from Belarus +/- $200/tonne) making ocean shipments from Belarus structurally uncompetitive. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

ctvnews.caTrump working on deal to buy potash from Belarus for lower price than CanadaU.S. President Donald Trump says he is working on a “massive deal” to purchase potash from Belarus.

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Kelly Miller
@sqirlgirly.bsky.social

Canada supplies 9M+ tons to the US a year. Belarus can't suddenly produce 9M tons more. To replace the Canadian supply in the US, Belarus would have to break all contracts & increase production 2M. Belarus said they can't. Plus would have to ship via Russia, after US ends sanctions, costlier for US

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Canadian potash producers export potash directly to the U.S. Canadian rail freight costs roughly $60 to $80 per tonne (costs to ship a toner from Belarus +/- $200/tonne) making ocean shipments from Belarus structurally uncompetitive. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

ctvnews.caTrump working on deal to buy potash from Belarus for lower price than CanadaU.S. President Donald Trump says he is working on a “massive deal” to purchase potash from Belarus.

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Shamus Brown
@shamusbrown1.bsky.social

They don’t want 🇨🇦s back. They don’t give a rats ass about Canadians. They want our wallets back. That’s it. That’s all. The only thing they value - $ Canadians are not going to oblige them. apnews.com/article/us-c...

apnews.comUS tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helpingAn acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year.

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe has decided not to be a team Canada leader and a weak link in the fight with his fellow US MAGA travellers. Why do I say that. 1. Moe touted that he is putting a 50% tariff on US booze sales in Saskatchewan. Tariff? Really? leaderpost.com/news/saskatc...

leaderpost.comPremier Moe talks tariffs, trade war and Saskatchewan's position on Canada-U.S. hostilityMoe said American liquor will continue to be available for purchase in Saskatchewan, but a 50 per cent tariff will be applied to all products.

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

A potash export tax should not be taken off the table. Why? The US imports 90% of its potash from Canada. It is a primary macronutrients for crops. Potash is applied to virtually every major crop in the US, with corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, and alfalfa being the largest consumers.

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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉
@pguist.bsky.social

The Americans seek guaranteed access to our energy and minerals, want to control our trade, defence budget, and languages, and desire tariff-free market access. It's like they want all the benefits of a province without being one. GFY 🖕

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Steve Valeriote
@stevev68.bsky.social

Canada hold almost half a trillion in US bonds, one of the biggest holders in the world. The market is already beyond jittery about a coming crisis, Canada can hurt the Americans will even a modest sell off. We are much stronger than people realize, see you Monday Orange broke bully. #cdnpoli

npr.orgThe bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attentionMany people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy.

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

What a crock! The Fraser Institute lays another one on unsuspecting readers. The thesis is simply “taxpayers pay way too much for health care because of government and the lack of competition from the private sector.” apple.news/ASiZMDzCiR5K...

apple.newsCanadian families will pay more than $21,000 for public health care on average in 2026: Study — The HubA new study from the Fraser Institute reveals that a typical Canadian family of four will pay approximately $21,115 for public health care in 2026, representing a significant portion of their tax bill...

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jimuari.bsky.social
@jimuari.bsky.social

Canadians should avoid eating American food or drinking their milk. They have fired their inspectors who check for salmonella and their milk is full of steroids and other disgusting things. Their food is made to be cheaper but Canadian food is much safer. Food safety matters to Canadians.

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

The reality is that the US is no longer a reliable supplier of arms. It depleted its existing ammunition’s without regard for its capacity to produce them in a strategic manner. With this occurring there can be no confidence that the US could deliver an F35 order. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

ctvnews.caOttawa’s F-35 review ‘point of debate’ between Canada, U.S. as trade talks heat up: McGuintyDefence Minister David McGuinty has acknowledged that the procurement review of F-35 fighter jets is a 'point of debate or dialog' as tense trade negotiations with the United States continue.

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Kelly Miller
@sqirlgirly.bsky.social

#YQR #Saskatchewan Regina City Jamia Masjid received approval of the Call to Prayer (Adhan) permit. We thank the Police, City Council, local churches who supported freedom of religion. We are grateful to our neighbours who stood with us Many of those who opposed it, didn’t even live here.

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

As a resident of Truax SK (a hamlet in south central SK) and Regina SK (the Capital of Saskatchewan) I can honestly say the common spaces (green spaces) in Truax are better looked after than the common green spaces in Regina. #yqr #truax #skpoli

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Trump said about trade with Canada and Mexico in June 2026. "We don't need their cars. We don't need their lumber. We don't need their energy. We don't need anything that they have." It might be time that Canada puts Trump’s claim to the test. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

pbs.orgWATCH: Trump says he's 'not looking to renew' U.S. trade deal with Canada and MexicoWithout a commitment by July 1, the trade deal would face annual reviews of its status and possibly expire in 2036.

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Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Let’s think about this. US puts on steel, softwood and aluminum tariffs with the intent to restrict our sovereignty. Later he adds 50% tariffs to this and that and all the time says the US doesn’t need anything Canada has. If that’s the case then apple.news/AYBZ6cZTOTx2...

apple.newsCarney plays down idea of curbing Canadian oil supplies to US amid trade war — ReutersPrime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday played down ​the idea of curbing oil supplies to the ‌United States to gain leverage in a trade war, saying that would harm Canada's reputation.