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Kuwait Petroleum Corporation began cutting oil output on Saturday and declared force majeure, adding to earlier oil and gas reductions from Iraq and Qatar as the U.S.-Iran war blocked shipments from the Middle East ​for the eighth consecutive day. buff.ly/R5mKzux

There is no ‘special relationship’ with the US and claiming otherwise is simply a refusal to acknowledge reality.

Everything is transactional and self-interested with the US.

Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won' and says UK aircraft carriers not needed - follow live Meanwhile, Iran continues attacks on Gulf states as UAE officials say a Dubai resident has been killed by falling shrapnel.

There is no ‘special relationship’ with the US and claiming otherwise is simply a refusal to acknowledge reality.

Everything is transactional and self-interested with the US and that's a fact.

'We don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won,' Trump tells Starmer buff.ly/FKClDES

Compare Trump:

“Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran’s bad behavior, are areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time” apnews.com/live/iran-wa...

With Obama:

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David Akin's Roundup: Japan deals. Alberta agreement. Robocall study. SAT MAR 7

David Akin 🇨🇦
▶️ Japan deals. ▶️ Alberta agreement. ▶️ Robocall study.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli Roundup is up for SAT MAR 7
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I'm in 🇨🇦 but one of my favourite radio stations is Newstalk in #Ireland (www.newstalk.com).

Pat Kenny (long-time morning host) is back on weekends (starting today). His breath of knowledge is insane - also he's no fan of the US and says so. Worth listening. link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGVecOIsJPb1

Carney’s deputy minister shuffle raises national security questions Mark Carney’s deputy minister shuffle eliminated the national security adviser role, raising concerns among experts.

Deep dive on one aspect of the DM shuffle:

#Canada scrapped the PM’s National Security & Intelligence Adviser and split the duties. Some see this as streamlining/aligning with PM Carney’s “middle‑power” strategy while critics warn of a downgrade amid rising threats. #cdnpoli

Montembeault looks like he has absolutely no confidence. #Hans

This #Habs game has the makings for being a weird night.

Reverend Jesse Jackson called on each of us to be heralds of change, to be messengers of hope; to step forward and say “Send me” wherever we have a chance to make an impact.

How fortunate we were that Jesse Jackson answered that call. What a great debt we owe to him.

The commodity-linked Canadian dollar strengthened to a ‌three-week high against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as oil prices jumped and U.S. employment data fell short of expectations. buff.ly/kRxdSio

Man, oh man.
If you’re at all discouraged right now, just listen here to President Obama eulogize the Reverend Jesse Jackson:
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He's yelling at the dumbass Fox News guy. Definitely starting to feel the heat. Will it matter? Who knows, but he's not comfy right now and that makes me feel good.

Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Middle East war and boycott The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics has officially opened amid the tensions of war in the Middle East and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian…

AP reports: "The Russian flag made its return during the nations’ parade, marking the first time it was flown at the Paralympics since the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and signaling a possible full-fledged return to the Olympic circles ahead of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles." buff.ly/acvyMEw

Busy busy busy...

"At the request of #Ecuador, ​the Department of ​War executed targeted action to ‌advance ⁠our shared objective of dismantling narco-terrorist networks" buff.ly/SLWXtwI

Canada hasn't yet been asked to help defend Gulf states from Iran, Carney says | CBC

Gulf states haven't asked for Canada's military help as of Friday, Carney says www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...

#Canada #cdnpoli

PM Carney surprises PM Sanae Takaichi by speaking a little Japanese.

He learned some Japanese when he worked for Goldman Sachs and lived in Tokyo.

What can’t this guy do? 😁

#Canada
#Japan

Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change? Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House.

Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change? buff.ly/W4DO1H0

US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

#US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February buff.ly/NJdDMje

#winning

Greetings from Kyiv.

I came to the railway station to visit an exhibition — and instead saw this:
a concert by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Wow. I want you to hear this.

A promotional graphic for the EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement featuring the circular flags of the European Union and Canada side-by-side. The text "EU-CANADA DIGITAL TRADE AGREEMENT" is displayed in white capital letters over a scenic background of a turquoise mountain lake, likely Lake Louise in Canada, with snow-capped peaks reflected in the water.

We've launched negotiations with Canada for a Digital Trade Agreement.

This will make it easier and safer to do [EU-CA] business online and across borders and provide stronger protections for consumers↓

link.europa.eu/pTTf6h

Driving shared prosperity: Boosting EU–Canada trade through CETA A joint statement issued following the fifth meeting of the Joint Committee of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Driving shared prosperity: Boosting EU–Canada trade through CETA buff.ly/rM9D6lY

Opinion: Canada’s rhetorical support for the war on Iran has an audience of one: Donald Trump Ottawa’s most important priority remains managing relations with its only and much more powerful neighbour

Opinion: Canada’s rhetorical support for the war on Iran has an audience of one: Donald Trump

Canada, allies in talks to possibly help Gulf states bombed by Iran; U.S. House votes to back Trump’s war powers France to send armoured vehicles to Lebanon; refugees flee to central Beirut amid Israeli strikes; Canada relocating troops deployed in Middle East

"Canada’s top soldier said she is meeting Friday morning with her counterparts from European countries and elsewhere to discuss options for supporting Gulf states now caught up in the Iranian war." buff.ly/NClkPwJ

#CanadaDefense #GulfSecurity #CanadianForces

Canada, EU sign deal to modernize economic and trade agreement Canada and the European Union ​agreed on Thursday ‌to expand trade ties and ease trade ​rules under their ​existing pact as countries ⁠across the world ​strive to increase trade ​and diversify away fr...

"Canada and the European Union ​agreed on Thursday ‌to expand trade ties and ease trade ​rules under their ​existing pact as countries ⁠across the world ​strive to increase trade ​and diversify away from the United States." www.reuters.com/world/canada...

#Canada #EU #allies

Bob Rae says PM Carney's statement on Iran is consistent with the way the war is being conducted, noting Pete Hegseth's disregard for what he calls "stupid rules of engagement"

Canada signing agreement with EU to enhance free trade deal | CBC News As relations with the Trump administration remain fraught and uncertain, trade ministers from Canada and the European Union are set to sign on to a series of improvements to their bilateral trade agre...

#Canada and the European Union are set to sign on to a series of improvements to their bilateral trade agreement (Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)). www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

#EU

Exclusive: Trump tells Reuters US must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader

We are living in very dangerous times.

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Toronto Maple Leafs trade Nicolas Roy to Colorado Avalanche Leafs will receive a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a fifth-rounder in June

Toronto Maple #Leafs trade Nicolas Roy to Colorado Avalanche

Nicolas Roy just won the lottery.

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Exclusive: NATO's Rutte 'not deaf' to criticism of his Trump praise, offers more buff.ly/CFwSSGO

#NATO