Gerald Butts

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Gerald Butts

Gerald Butts

@gmbutts

Climate and Geopolitics. Skeptical optimist. Vice Chair @eurasiagroup. Director @World_Wildlife. Born at 327 ppm. Priors: PMO, OPO, CEO @WWFCanada, @McGillU.

Cape Breton, or wishing I were Katılım Kasım 2010
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And so concludes my shameless promotion of the fabulous island I was lucky to grow up on. I hope it makes some of you consider a visit. Come on over. We’re friendly on #CapeBreton
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Culture Lab@CultureLab_Pod·
🆕 Episode 3 of Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe out now! Join @KRonellenfitsch and @gabederoche as they explore this week's "loaded question": Is America making offers nobody can refuse? Featuring special guest, Gerald Butts. Subscribe to our new pod and join them all in the Culture Lab today for a conversation on risk & Trump 2.0, plus much more on business and politics in Canada⬇️ YouTube youtu.be/0ubyGyGfwdw?si… Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-… Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/10Ifa6…
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Peter Mansbridge@petermansbridge·
Most countries these days are faced with an ‘affordability crisis.’ Voters want action, but what action is truly possible from government? That’s the first question in 2026 for @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts on The Bridge. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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Peter Mansbridge@petermansbridge·
Last week was quite something, even for Canadian politics. A big-time Liberal budget, while chaos ruled in the Conservative opposition. @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts are here to weigh in on a wild week in Ottawa. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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Peter Mansbridge@petermansbridge·
For 15 years different governments delayed tough decisions about the Post Office. Now it’s tough choice time again. Is there a better way to deal with situations like these? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts join to discuss. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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Peter Mansbridge@petermansbridge·
It’s been a time of political soul searching in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Today @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts join to discuss non partisan disagreement - is it possible to disagree with respect, not hate? Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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Peter Mansbridge@petermansbridge·
Is there a secret to making a deal with Donald Trump? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts are back with conversation #22 on The Bridge - their thoughts on trade negotiations with Trump. Listen on @CanadaTalks167 & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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How can you tell when a Parliament is off the rails? @honjamesmoore and @gmbutts are back with a frank assessment of the future of this minority Parliament, and what happens next in Ottawa. Listen at noon EST on @CanadaTalks167, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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jajm@jajmtweets·
Is Big Tech too big to govern? Compelling interview with @gmbutts on the threats of social media to democracy. As Gerry argues, #socialmedia companies bear a huge responsibility for the polarization in our societies. 🍅 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pol…
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Peter Mansbridge@petermansbridge·
What do politicians really think about the people who cover them? How do they prepare for the sometimes tense situations with the media? @honjamesmoore and @gmbutts return for their latest discussion, today on The Bridge. Noon EST on @CanadaTalks167, & all podcast platforms.
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Peter Mansbridge@petermansbridge·
Democracy versus autocracy - why is it such an issue today? What are the real differences? Can democracies slide into autocracies without even realizing it? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts return today on The Bridge. Noon EST on @CanadaTalks167, and all podcast platforms.
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