Brad Zander

When will @CNBC send Kernan to Fox News, where he clearly wants to be. A lot of us watch CNBC to escape partisan hackery. Watching @PeteButtigieg detonate him with simple math right now is satisfying, but also shouldn't be necessary in order to get the news of the day.

We know you’ve been waiting for it 🥰 (Sorry Myles 🤣)

In defence of hewers of wood and drawers of water theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editor…

🇨🇦 Mikael Kingsbury 2014 - Olympic silver 2018 - Olympic gold 2022 - Olympic silver 2026 - Olympic gold and silver Delivering under pressure time and time again. He’s given his life to this sport. And has made his country so proud.

"We're all trying to find the country that did this..."

“We’re all Canadian now.” Rousing @StephenMarche op-ed in @nytimes - read it to the end. nytimes.com/2026/02/06/opi… via @NYTOpinion #cdnpoli

Former prime ministers Harper, Chrétien call for national unity to confront Donald Trump #cdnpoli theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…

Catherine O'Hara was such a talent, and these scenes with her in Schitt's Creek will always make me laugh. RIP to a legend tbh

Thanks to Mayor @ScottGillingham & Councillors Mayes, Lukes, Dobson and Santos for joining us at Centreventure HQ on Tuesday. Congrats to the teams behind these four new Downtown Winnipeg commercial-to-residential heritage redevelopment projects!

Brian is 100% wrong. The outcome matters to Canada more than anything else at the moment. Brian is being Brian. A Trumper - Pumper. 1. The Supreme Court Case Status: A Loss Is Plausible and Imminent The consolidated cases challenge Trump's use of the IEEPA to impose broad tariffs, without clear congressional delegation. Canada has a lot of support in Congress. A decision against the administration is seen as likely, given the conservative majority's recent emphasis on curbing executive overreaching. If lost, it wouldn't affect Section 232 (national security) tariffs but would invalidate the broader "emergency" ones, including those on Canada for fentanyl/trafficking and reciprocity. 2. Political Fallout: A Blow to Trump's Agenda and Domestic Standing A defeat would be a major embarrassment, undercutting Trump. It's his flagship policy - tariffs as a tool for everything from immigration to trade deficits - and losing would signal limits on unilateral power, inviting more congressional pushback. Politically, this would be brutal for Trump and his ego. With midterms in November, this would amplify cost-of-living attacks - tariffs have raised prices, and their sudden removal (or refund chaos) will cost him electoral support. Broader fallout includes eroded leverage in domestic fights, like Fed independence or budget battles, as allies question his invincibility. In Canada-specific terms, the delay and uncertainty could drag on for years, weakening his hand in USMCA renegotiations set for July 2026. Which is what Canada should be laser focussed on! 3. Negative Market Impacts: Uncertainty, Refunds, and Economic Ripples A loss would inject massive volatility into markets. IEEPA tariffs account for ~55% of recent collections ($135-200 billion annually), and invalidation could trigger refunds for importers—potentially $100-300 billion owed, straining Treasury and spiking borrowing needs. This causes bond yields to rise, a dollar dip, and stock drops, with Trump facing a depression-like fallout. Short-term: Supply chains recalibrate, with relief for sectors like autos and consumer goods (benefiting Canada), but chaos in refunds could tie up capital for years. Longer-term: If Trump shifts to new tools (e.g., more Section 301 probes), it sustains uncertainty, hitting global shipping and manufacturing. For Canada, this means cross-border trade (75% of exports to U.S.) faces less immediate pain, but without a deal, reversion to WTO rules plus extras could still cut exports 20-40%. 4. Weakened Global Position: Loss of Leverage in Trade and Security Internationally, a ruling against IEEPA would dismantle Trump's "tariff hammer," reducing U.S. credibility in negotiations. Deals with allies (e.g., UK, Japan, South Korea) secured under tariff threats could unravel. It signals to adversaries like China that U.S. executive power has limits, potentially emboldening them in areas like tech or IP. Broader fallout: Expanded presidential powers if upheld could tax services/capital flows, but a loss reins it in, making Trump look diminished on the world stage. For the Western Hemisphere, this directly pressures Trump on Canada/Mexico. Tariffs were tied to security (fentanyl, migration), so a loss weakens that narrative. Recent escalations—like Trump's January 24 threats of 100% tariffs on Canada over its China EV deal—show bluster, but a Court defeat would blunt such tools, making a USMCA compromise more appealing. A loss amplifies pressure points, making a Canada deal a low-hanging fruit for Trump to reclaim narrative control.

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Actually, Canadians are very passionate about the Canadian/American relationship. That's why we want it back.

Yesavage has to frame this one

Oof. This is like when the Raptors got rid of the original purple dinosaur jerseys. Generational fumble. In 20 years, they'll go back to the originals and all the junior lawyers are gonna love the retro look.

@CamdenHutchison @Petewrestling Also no one has explained what: "with 90% of the profits going to the American people" means in any of these deals, despite being asked. That just isn't a thing.

Big changes are hitting Winnipeg streets, starting today. We have officially launched our new Neighbourhood Action Teams, one of the most significant shifts in how the City delivers frontline service in decades. Here’s what that means for your block.

The new Minister of Energy & Natural Resources presented this morning to the Calgary energy community. His comments were encouraging, rationale, and pragmatic: "Canada will no longer be defined by delay, we will be defined by delivery" "every barrel of responsibly produced Canadian oil can displace riskier energy elsewhere in the world and break dependence on authoritarian regimes and reduce emissions" "conventional and clean energy superpower" "get more barrels to market while cutting emissions" "we need infrastructure that gets our product to tidewater...diversifying beyond the US" "we need energy security for all of Canada - Eastern Canada needs better security" "energy is Canada's superpower" "this relationship matters and I'm committed to a clean slate" "the Canadian energy industry is the best in the world, we will treat it that way, let's keep it that way" "my door is open, I want you to bring your ideas, bring your ambitions, and together we will build" Reading between the lines: pipelines to the West, big emphasis on Pathways, and surprising to me...Energy East or some version thereof.

Scheifele — your team’s behind you ✈️ your province is behind you 🦬, #gojetsgo

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“Heritage buildings are a unique asset to our downtown. Each one tells a unique and rich story about our shared history. We are proud to support Holy Trinity as it begins this important restoration,” CentreVenture CEO Rochelle Squires said in the release. winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/…