These situations spiral quickly; shock belies words. Kudos Michelle Rempel Garner for articulating the requisite outrage, disbelief & tone in response to this act of utter ignorance and disrespect. I’m concerned however this is increasingly pervasive and systemic. WE MUST DO BETTER 😢

A worthy cause

Absolutely! Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund has been helping sailors, veterans and their families for over 85 years! Sadly the needs are growing, so more support is required. Pse take a moment to donate if you can. Tks Linus for kindly offering to “double-up” this year. #GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday is here! Your donation to the RCNBF today will be matched by Pilypaitis Wealth Management Group from BMO Private Wealth, up to $5,000. Support naval veterans and families in need – please donate today and double your impact. #GivingTuesdayCA

So when do all we stop accepting Air Canada ‘s BS? You know it’s bad when “getting Rouged” is actually a verb. No offence to Air Canada Rouge, but when you pay for mainstream service and get a lesser product with no running water that might be enough… thanks however for the

For those who are thinking that “F*^€ them - we can do it without them”… is a viable strategy, you might want to take a few minutes and read this column from colleague @LagasseSubstack open.substack.com/pub/philippela…

A short “PSA” for today… please consider giving this young, talented chef 👨‍🍳 from @CityofStJohns a follow on #instagram Funny daily cooking vids for all you #Foodies out there! 🤤 Thanks/Merci! instagram.com/gabe_roberge_?…

1/2 Like many Canadians I’ve been watching - with concern - the endless rhetoric and hyperbolic threats to our economy and sovereignty. To be blunt, our reactions to date have been tactical, reactive and transactional. It’s time to “drop the gloves” and get serious. Beyond the

2/2 I’m still thinking 🤔….

This important piece in ⁦The Globe and Mail⁩ is definitely worth a read… we need to fundamentally rethink our approach to Defence. Can Canada-U.S. defence ties survive Trump? #cdnpoli ⁦@LagasseSubstack⁩ theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

A lucid and articulate expression of legitimate concern and a call to action. Opinion: The urgency is upon us: We need to defend Canada - The Globe and Mail Thanks Wayne for your leadership. theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts csis.org/analysis/china…

Thanks. ⁦Tasha Kheiriddin 🍁🇨🇦 for raising this important omission. Once again we demonstrate that we are not a serious country; we get what we deserve…⁩ Debates should be about issues, not superficial personality contests | National Post nationalpost.com/opinion/debate…

Thanks to Adam Walsh with CBC/Radio-Canada for spending an hour with me today discussing important #defence issues facing 🇨🇦 today.

A beautiful day in City of Ottawa for the annual Royal Canadian Navy Navy Bike Ride / Défi Vélo de la Marine. Fresh air, exercise, old shipmates and a chance to raise $ for great charities like NAVALIS Foundation (formerly Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund ) 🚲 ⚓️

Last year I was honoured to be asked to join an Ottawa #dragonboat crew of #cancer survivors called “Great Big C”. We had a fantastic 2024 and are back on the 🌊 again for 2025. Please consider supporting this amazing crew and the community they serve. 🙏