@RonAJenkins @acoyne If you read his announcement, its *painfully* obvious that he's not going because he wants to. He's going on the UK government's directions, because thats what a constitutional monarch does.
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Max Lightstone
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Max Lightstone
@LighthouseMax
MASc. Engineer. Jewish, Progressive, and interested in most things.
Israel انضم Aralık 2015
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@acoyne Why is the King of Canada making a social state visit to the guy who says Canada should become the 51st state?
Charles, Canada is one of YOUR KINGDOMS.
. . . and I'm not even a monarchist.
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"It had been a staunch ally through history, a gallant D-Day partner and attempting to acquire it would undoubtedly make the King of Canada unhappy," Hardman added.
According to Hardman's recounting of the conversation, Trump paused at that note and asked the British journalist whether Canada still recognized King Charles as its head of state.
"Do they still recognize the King? Or have they stopped that?" Trump said, according to Hardman.
Trump's respect for King Charles possibly quashed desire to annex Canada, says royal commentator | CBC News
cbc.ca/news/politics/…
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@PeterLeafsFan @acoyne That was literally the point of the King coming to open Parliament last year - to send a message to the Americans.
Like, it was explicit.
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@MeggMacc @humphriezz It was the roommate that offered it.
They may have been dating, but not ready for marriage, as well.
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@LighthouseMax @humphriezz It doesnt work like that unless the roommate said they are common law
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Moving to Canada, finding a hot roommate and then telling them after a year of living together that we’re now married
ames the tv guy@amess_art
you only need to be living together for 12 months for a common law marriage in canada btw
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@boom_tentpeg Is it going modox? All of the ex-haredim I've met are very secular.
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Defection typically means going modern Orthodox rather than secular. Still high-fertility but also nationalist and economically hyper-productive.
There's really no need to doom!
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*hits the table*
Strategic Ashkenazi reserve!
Ulmer@Ulmer62336950
A growing number of Israelis are leaving the Haredi world. Exit rates from Haredi society hit a low for those born in the early 1970s (~6.5%), then rose steadily. For those born around 2000: nearly 12%. The movement is young: half of all exiters are under 30.
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Max Lightstone أُعيد تغريده
Beirut is a red line.
In the midst of the ongoing war, the state cannot remain passive while Beirut is turned into a platform for illegal weapons.
From our position in Parliament, we call on the Council of Ministers to take an immediate decision to declare Beirut a weapons-free city, and to task the Lebanese Army with full deployment across all its areas, extending to Dahieh, in every street and corner, under a clear plan that includes fixed checkpoints, security points, and full authority to control and confiscate illegal arms.
Today, after Dahieh has been emptied, the opportunity is clear: why has the army not deployed in every corner? And why is there no decisive decision to dismantle Hezbollah’s military arsenal in Dahieh?
Is it not better for the Lebanese Army to carry out this mission—protecting Dahieh and its people—instead of Israel destroying it along with its homes and neighborhoods?
The responsibility lies with the Council of Ministers. Protecting Beirut is a duty, not a choice.
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Max Lightstone أُعيد تغريده
Grateful to our Israeli partners for their continued support 🇺🇦🤝🇮🇱
Their assistance has helped equip underground schools in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions with modern interactive panels, ensuring uninterrupted education for hundreds of Ukrainian children despite the war.
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Presumably, His Majesty wished the Prime Minister a happy birthday. I extend my wishes as well!
The Royal Family@RoyalFamily
This afternoon, The King held an Audience with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney. 🇨🇦
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@legalstyleblog That is barely recognizable as Canada's coat of arms.
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Once again, a two second re-design to this solecism:
Dr Elizabeth Buchanan@BuchananLiz
The Arctic is actually bifurcating from within, we no longer have a case of China-Russia against the 'rest' in this theatre. Expect Canada + Nordics in one corner & potentially Russia + US in the other. Shaping up for a Pacific Arctic vs the European Arctic showdown. Time for that next Arctic book @MikeDwyerMike.
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We should move from the awkward "CANZUK" to something nicer like "The Four Realms Agreement"
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@JohnArthurRyan @Harry__Faulkner How is she in any way a foreigner? She's more Canadian than you are.
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@Harry__Faulkner A foreigner who has no clue what her role entials (other than lots of money and perks).
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Governor General Mary Simon asked about the impact of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the perception of the monarchy in Canada:
"His Majesty is the King of the United Kingdom, so that's his responsibility."
"There's a discussion that's happening about how it may impact the Royal Family, but I don't have a strong opinion about it at this time."
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@MBPrairieGirl6 @PierrePoilievre You don't want British doctors to be able to work in Alberta hospitals?
Why not?
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@PierrePoilievre Know your base Pierre! We want nothing to do with the UK!
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Strong support in the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia for a CANZUK deal to allow free flow of goods, services, professionals, and capital.
Now is the time.
CANZUK International@CANZUK
🔴 Public Opinion of a CANZUK Alliance 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧: 🇨🇦 Canada = 72% Support / 16% Oppose 🇦🇺 Australia = 68% Support / 19% Oppose 🇳🇿 New Zealand = 75% Support / 18% Oppose 🇬🇧 United Kingdom = 70% Support / 22% Oppose (February 2026) canzukinternational.com/2026/03/public…
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Max Lightstone أُعيد تغريده
A bunch of people reached out asking if they can match Lindsay and my gifts to Chabad on Campus this weekend.
Of course. The more the better 💙
All weekend people have been sharing stories with me about the Chabad on their campus. When a parent died. When they felt alone. When they were struggling to find community. Or when they simply needed a place for Shabbat dinner.
Same story every time. The rabbi and rebbetzin showed up with kindness and open arms.
If you want to help support Jewish students across Canada, DM me and we’ll direct it to some of the incredible campus centers we’re supporting, including @chabadwestern, @JewishWaterloo, @chabadguelph, @McGillChabad, @ChabadConcordia, @ChabadQueens, @ChabadUBC, @ChabadCalgary, @ChabadDal, and @ChabadUofA.
Harley Finkelstein@harleyf
This weekend Lindsay and I will make donations to campus Chabad houses across Canada. They open their homes to students. They feed them. Support them. Show up for them. Often quietly. Always with love. To the entire @Chabad on Campus community: thank you for everything you do for Jewish students everywhere. Shabbat shalom 💙
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Max Lightstone أُعيد تغريده
Please read the following statement from ambassador @MoedIddo:
“I am shocked and outraged by the shooting attacks that targeted Bayt Synagogue in Thornhill and Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue in North York, Toronto, last night.
These cowardly assaults on houses of worship are abhorrent acts of violence that strike at the heart of our shared values—safety, dignity, and freedom of religion.
This incident is not only a further escalation in a sequence of similar events in the last years in Toronto, but also is part of a troubling global pattern of antisemitic violence and intimidation. It follows the tragic shooting near Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which also targeted Jewish community members at prayer. These growing threats must be met with vigilance and determination.
I call on the Government of Canada, provincial authorities, and law enforcement agencies to act decisively to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the full protection of Jewish institutions across the country. The safety of Canada’s Jewish community must remain a national priority and a collective responsibility.”
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I'm incredibly impressed by Amb. @Scanlon_Leslie. For the first time in a while, Canada has an ambassador in Israel who is devoted to the relationship between the two countries
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@sarahelder @LukaszukAB How is this broadening the scope?
Canada is officially bilingual.
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Hi @LukaszukAB!
I signed the petition and would like to know if you will be sharing any information with this group or any others?
I signed on to support Alberta staying in Canada. You haven’t asked me or anyone that signed if we support your decision to broaden the scope of your work with our information.
Courtney Theriault@cspotweet
"Our mandate is clear: to protect the gains and advance the rights of Francophones in Alberta. When fundamental issues affect the future of our communities, it is our responsibility to speak up." French Canadian Association of Alberta teams up with Forever Canadian movement.
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@harleyf @TMIJOS @Chabad You're a star!
Chabad took care of me while I was at @McMasterU, and continues to do fantastic work
chabadhamilton.com
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This weekend Lindsay and I will make donations to campus Chabad houses across Canada.
They open their homes to students. They feed them. Support them. Show up for them.
Often quietly. Always with love.
To the entire @Chabad on Campus community: thank you for everything you do for Jewish students everywhere.
Shabbat shalom 💙
Harley Finkelstein@harleyf
When I was a law student in Ottawa, the local Chabad ran Friday night dinners out of a rabbi’s living room. Students everywhere. Total chaos. Total warmth. I wasn’t religious. They didn’t care. They just welcomed me. Years later, Lindsay and I helped build a Chabad center on that campus. Chabad shows up for Jews everywhere. With love. With pride. With zero judgment. No matter where you are in the world, if you’re Jewish, there’s a Chabad rabbi and rebbetzin opening their home for you. That is extraordinary. And I’ll always be grateful.
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