David Donovan 🇨🇦

Some news! 🎉 Excited to return to the sector & to continue to support Ontario's booming economic growth & climate goals by expanding our reliable, affordable & clean electricity grid! Thank you for the kind words @theqpobserver!

For Victoria Day In Ottawa, a Trooping the Colour ceremony takes place on Parliament Hill. The monarch, with members of the royal family, the governor general, the minister of national defence, or the chief of the defence staff taking the sovereign's place in their absence.

Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is a mission specialist, meaning he has trained for all roles to jump into action wherever needed, like Koch. Artemis II is his first spaceflight, and he is the first Canadian to fly to the Moon. youtu.be/fLcT1tbSeSU

I am Sarah, a servant of Jesus Christ, and I come as one seeking the grace of God, to travel with you in his service together. I am sent as archbishop to serve you to proclaim the love a Christ and with you to worship and love him with heart and soul, mind and strength.

There are very few countries in the world where the Head of State, Head of Government, and Leader of the Opposition drop everything, come together, hold hands, and grieve like this. This is my Canada and the Canada I am proud to be raising a family in.

@codymwelton Congratulations Cody! You should be really proud of your service & time at QP. Always enjoyed working with you.

Some personal news to share:

"Ontario's bold and vital nuclear expansion will be Doug Ford's legacy. It’s the kind of long-term thinking that is too seldom seen in government." ⚛️⚡🇨🇦 nationalpost.com/opinion/ontari… #cdnpoli #onpoli #cleanenergy #nuclear #energy

Ford Government’s Blue Box Reforms will result in a single province wide list of recyclable materials in 2026, including new materials like coffee cups. ♻️🥫📦 grocerybusiness.ca/ontario-to-get… #onpoli #cdnpoli #recycle #BlueBox #waste

The King of England? That’s a position that hasn’t existed in 228 years, but CBC, our state broadcaster outshined us by describing the address from the King of Canada in these terms.

“Ontario Power Generation & the UK Atomic Energy Authority have signed an agreement for Ontario to work toward supplying tritium – a critical fuel for nuclear fusion – to support the UK’s world-leading fusion projects.” ⚛️ 🇨🇦🇬🇧 yourthunderbay.ca/ontario-and-un… #onpoli #cdnpoli

us claim to greenland is no more credible or legal than russia’s claim on ukraine.

"The Crown is Canada. Tell the lawyers refusing to swear allegiance to it... In essence, the Alberta Court of Appeal has excused a lawyer from pledging allegiance to Canada." winnipegsun.com/chris-selley-t… #cdnpoli #abpoli #cdncrown

"Going from 50% to 80% decarbonized electricity is cost-effective. Above 80% the costs increase... Pushing beyond 95% can double or triple the cost of that final clean energy... weakening the case for electrification considerably." theglobeandmail.com/business/comme… #cdnpoli #onpoli

"Now your EV charger can earn some money for you -- the program will allow average drivers to earn $100 to $150 per year from EV charging." 🚗⚡🔌 cbc.ca/news/climate/w… #cdnpoli #onpoli #ev

"The Ford government has launched rebates for home renovations & even new appliances as it ramps up efforts to improve energy efficiency in Ontario homes. The new program as part of the government’s 12-year, $11B plan." 🏡💰 globalnews.ca/news/10945833/… #onpoli #cdnpoli #cleanenergy

Today marks the anniversary of the enactment of the Statute of Westminster in 1931. The Statute of Westminster was a landmark document in Canada's history that is sometimes referred to as Canada's Declaration of Independence. This is the story. After Confederation in 1867, Britain still held a great deal of control over Canada's affairs. Treaties were negotiated by the British on Canada's behalf, often without Canadian input, and Governors General of Canada represented the government of the United Kingdom. During the First World War, soldiers from Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand, Australia, and elsewhere fought bravely on the battlefield. In Canada, there was a greater push for nationhood and more autonomy. In 1922, Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King refused to help British forces in Turkey without approval from the Canadian Parliament. A year later, Canada signed its first treaty (the Halibut Treaty) with the United States without British involvement. In 1926, Canada established an embassy in Washington, DC and Vincent Massey (later the first Canadian-born Governor General) was named Canada's first diplomatic envoy to a foreign capital. Things began to change even more with the Imperial Conference of 1926. The Balfour Report, released earlier that year, declared Britain and its Dominions were equal in status. By the Imperial Conference of 1930, changes to the legal systems of the dominions like Canada were initiated. The Statute gave Dominion legislatures the power to make their own laws even if it violated colonial policy. It also allowed for the Supreme Court of Canada to be the final court of appeal replacing the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London. The federal and provincial governments couldn't agree on how to make future changes to the BNA Act. So, the British Parliament retained power to amend the Canadian Constitution, which remained until the Patriation of the Constitution in 1982. Each Dec. 11, the signing is celebrated in Canada as a major part of Canada's move to autonomy. On Dec. 11, the Royal Union Flag (Union Jack) is flown along with the Canadian Flag on federal buildings, airports, military basis and elsewhere. I hope you enjoyed that look at the Statute of Westminster. If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇 buymeacoffee.com/craigu 📸 LAC 3362799 📸 LAC PA-200350 Sources: Canada's History: canadashistory.ca/explore/politi… Canadian Encyclopedia: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/sta… Government of Canada: canada.ca/en/intergovern…

New reactors deemed essential to meet Ontario’s surging energy demand ⚛️⚡️🇨🇦 theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/a… #onpoli #cdnpoli #nuclear #energy #cleanenergy

"Ontario needs to start building big nuclear again – and fast!" theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/a… #onpoli #cdnpoli #nuclear #energy #cleanenergy #climate

"The Ontario and federal governments, along with an energy company, have announced that they are setting up a research Centre for Fusion Energy in the province." ⚛️⚡️🇨🇦 toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/28/ont… #onpoli #cdnpoli #fusion #Canada #nuclear #energy

“Ontario’s recycling system is advancing. Starting January 1, 2026, households across the province will begin using an enhanced system that recycles more materials, more easily so that Ontarians can recycle even more – anywhere!” ♻️🥫📦 thestar.com/sponsored-sect… #onpoli #cdnpoli