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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
Joined November 2010
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@gmbutts
Gerald Butts
4 years
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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@petermansbridge
Peter Mansbridge
9 days
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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@petermansbridge
Peter Mansbridge
24 days
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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@W_Schmidt_
Wolfgang Schmidt
29 days
Short trip to London to participate at the #GZEROSummit Europe. Great to discuss current affairs with my friend and former colleague, @gmbutts, @EurasiaGroup.
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@petermansbridge
Peter Mansbridge
1 month
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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@CanadaTalks167
SiriusXM Canada Talks
1 month
#ICYMI: #TheBridge @petermansbridge After the King’s visit, Parliament gets to work. For many MPs it will be a new experience. How do you hit the ground running in a new Parliament? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts Listen at 12pmET/9amPT & on the SiriusXM app https://t.co/IHXqpF8xV0
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@CanadaTalks167
SiriusXM Canada Talks
3 months
#ICYMI: #TheBridge w/ @petermansbridge an encore of former Conservative cabinet minister @honjamesmoore & former Liberal strategist @gmbutts join the podcast to discuss advice for their political foes. #CDNPoli Listen at 12pmET/9amPT & on the SiriusXM app https://t.co/IHXqpF8xV0
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@CanadaTalks167
SiriusXM Canada Talks
6 months
#ICYMI: 12pm ET/9am PT #TheBridge @petermansbridge The crisis on tariffs and sovereignty looms large over the Canadian election. Would a majority government make Canada’s position stronger? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts #CDNPoli https://t.co/bBeWaQVb0k or https://t.co/9Ivyzz9prI
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@petermansbridge
Peter Mansbridge
1 year
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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@StevenOverly
Steven Overly
1 year
Though the kicker is most troubling: "It kind of hasn't looked like that since the 1850s." You can listen to that full interview w/ @gmbutts from @EurasiaGroup here:
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Podcast Episode · POLITICO Tech · 06/26/2024 · 20m
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@stphnmaher
Stephen Maher
1 year
Tone it down, buddy. It's a community barbecue. Stop yelling.
@davidfrum
David Frum
1 year
A Canada Day wish: May this coming year see an end to Canadian self-defamation, an end to the libeling of the builders of the country, an end to moral panics grounded upon false accusations.
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@StevenOverly
Steven Overly
1 year
.@EurasiaGroup games out political risk. And when it comes to tech, Vice Chair @gmbutts sees a lot of them. On @POLITICO Tech, we talk AI, US-Canada tech tensions and the upcoming U.S. election. Listen: https://t.co/6m3X3h0uAi
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Podcast Episode · POLITICO Tech · 06/26/2024 · 20m
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1 year
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. 🍅 https://t.co/rFEyrtdCN6
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Podcast Episode · POLITICO Tech · 2024-06-26 · 20m
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@petermansbridge
Peter Mansbridge
1 year
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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@petermansbridge
Peter Mansbridge
1 year
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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@CanadaTalks167
SiriusXM Canada Talks
2 years
#ICYMI: Today on #TheBridge with @petermansbridge: an encore episode featuring a look back at Brian Mulroney's legacy @honjamesmoore @gmbutts #CanadianPolitics #CDNPoli Listen on #SiriusXM 167 and on the SiriusXM app at 12pmET/9amPT and at 5pmET/2pmPT. https://t.co/IHXqpF8xV0
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@petermansbridge
Peter Mansbridge
2 years
When Brian Mulroney passed last week so did an era in Canadian politics. But will some of the lessons of leadership that he possessed carry on to new generations? @honjamesmoore and @gmbutts are here to discuss. Noon EST on @CanadaTalks167, & all podcast platforms.
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@gmbutts
Gerald Butts
2 years
Hearty +1 to this passionate defence of #McGill University. The whole world is trying to build what the Legault government is trying to tear down. Montreal, Quebec, and Canada will be poorer if he's successful. @mcgillu https://t.co/iiXq1FWRGE
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lapresse.ca
La décision de hausser les droits de scolarité des étudiants hors Québec a fait beaucoup de vagues dans les universités, l’automne dernier. Mais ce geste irréfléchi de la Coalition avenir Québec...
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@annamgainey
Anna Gainey
2 years
What is at stake is not just about Concordia… It is truly unfortunate and deeply concerning when a university must ask the courts to prevent the harmful effects of ill-conceived and hastily introduced governmental policies. - Principal Graham Carr
@mtlgazette
Montreal Gazette
2 years
Opinion: Here's why Concordia is taking the CAQ government to court https://t.co/IsEy0UmM3y
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@McGillPresident
Deep Saini
2 years
L’Université McGill s’adresse à la justice, parce que nous croyons que ces mesures sont illégales et qu’advenant leur mise en place, elles mettront en péril sa mission, son rôle essentiel au Québec et sa place parmi les meilleurs établissements d’enseignement supérieur du monde.
@mcgillu
McGill University
2 years
McGill launches legal challenge against government measures https://t.co/mahI6VfUg1 L’Université McGill conteste les mesures gouvernementales devant les tribunaux https://t.co/JH7EEz77ah
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@mcgillu
McGill University
2 years
McGill launches legal challenge against government measures https://t.co/mahI6VfUg1 L’Université McGill conteste les mesures gouvernementales devant les tribunaux https://t.co/JH7EEz77ah
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