John Ibbitson
@JohnIbbitson
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Writer & journalist. Senior Fellow, Munk Centre. Author: Breaking Point, Empty Planet & Big Shift (with Darrell Bricker); The Duel, Stephen Harper, The Landing.
Ottawa, Canada
Joined May 2010
A journalism student recently asked by email: How do you become a columnist? Do you have any advice? Here is the answer: 1/n
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From Livio Di Mateo and me on the importance of Stay In Your Lane federalism. https://t.co/a5g4BP6Ahq
fraserinstitute.org
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From me: "If Canada is to prevent population decline, then governments must re-instill public confidence in our immigration system. Immigrants remain, as they have always been, the best hope for Canada’s future." https://t.co/ngMltBQIG9
fraserinstitute.org
There's a robust supply of people from around the world who want to study, work and live in Canada.
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Here is this week's political panel. Mr. Carney goes to Washington, and more. https://t.co/rpWyumNUdn
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Some things you should not get used to, such as the senior adviser to the President of the United States asserting the right of the executive to assume dictatorial powers. Every single Republican senator and representative should be asked how they would respond.
The issue before is now is very simple and clear. There is a large and growing movement of leftwing terrorism in this country. It is well organized and funded. And it is shielded by far-left Democrat judges, prosecutors and attorneys general. The only remedy is to use legitimate
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History rarely names its infrastructures while they’re being built. • Gold was just metal until it became money. • TCP/IP was just plumbing until it became the internet. Bitcoin may be next. See my latest article: The Movement to Anchor Stablecoins on Bitcoin 🔗
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In this week's political panel, we talk about Canada Post, Mark Carney's travels and the travails of Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree https://t.co/VnNpAwha6m
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‘It’s been a shocking 24 hours’: Neighbours describe aftermath of Richmond Hill shooting that left man dead
thestar.com
Issam Saad, 47, died of gunshot wounds after a shooting in Richmond Hill on Thursday night.
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We warned of this in Empty Planet. Declining fertility, population aging is a defining issue of our times. It also features in our new book Breaking Point coming out Oct. 28th from @randomhouse @JohnIbbitson
globalnews.ca
The boomer retirement wave, which started in 2011 when the oldest boomers turned 65, will reach its peak by the end of this decade, a Royal Bank of Canada report said.
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Without homegrown leadership in #AI and quantum innovation, Canada risks delays, disruptions and dependence on foreign solutions. In my @TheHillTimes op-ed, I explain how Canadian universities are already driving breakthroughs, and why stable research funding and stronger
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Here’s today’s political panel on the American ambassador’s hurt feelings. https://t.co/FRDEof9pIP
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“Canadians do not want another clever turn of phrase. They want proof that government can deliver.” Darrell Bricker: The House returns—and the tests begin - The Hub
thehub.ca
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Concerning the Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, we will need to watch very carefully what happens next in the Baltics. Canada leads a multinational NATO brigade in Latvia. These are dangerous times.
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From @JohnIbbitson: For the sake of our country’s survival, Canada must distance itself as much as possible from the United States: economically, culturally, militarily.
theglobeandmail.com
We cannot avoid trade with the massive economy next door – but as its democracy backslides, Canada will need alternatives
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How I wish someone had taken a picture of the poker group when we first started playing together in university. Thirty-eight years later. Never missed a year. A life blessing.
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@JohnIbbitson @GranoDavid This is the parade everyone needed. My best to you both. 💕
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@JohnIbbitson And isn’t that what Pride is about—irrepressible love in all its forms! Happy Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
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