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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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Twitter was fun while it lasted. We’re probably better off without it.
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How will the future of Canada be affected by voters from the two westernmost provinces last week? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts are here with their thoughts. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/5wl9ybuduWU
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When David Eby called an election in BC, he seemed to be missing one thing: a reason. @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts discuss BC, plus thoughts on the relationship between our media and our politicians. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks160, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/Dj59pp264U0
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It’s a difficult decision to make whether you’re a professional athlete or practicing politician: When to retire? That’s one of the main questions for @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts today on The Bridge. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube youtu.be/SaGECBuLCDI
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Apparently some in PM Carney’s caucus don’t like his leadership style. With a small majority government, do these stories warrant concern? That’s one topic for @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts today. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/SZj3C-g87Tg
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Come for the Habs. Stay for the discussion of Danielle Smith's referendum on whether to have a referendum. #cdnpoli
Both @honjamesmoore and @gmbutts are die-hard Hockey fans. Are the Habs Canada’s team? Plus: The politics behind Alberta’s referendum mess. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/YGb61TSHPtg?si=0GBW…
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Gerald Butts retweeted
It's crazy that @gbrew24, someone who's basically spent his entire life studying to be an expert for this exact moment, doesn't have like 10x the followers as he does.
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There was a time when immigration was seen as part of what made Canada great. Has that time passed, why, and at what cost? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts bring their thoughts today. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/dv-jcZloUuk
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Gerald Butts retweeted
🆕 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=YW5Q… Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/10I…
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What will Pierre Poilievre do now after a ringing endorsement from his party? Was the Poilievre we saw on the weekend, the Poilievre of the future? @honjamesmoore & @gmbutts are back to discuss. 🔊 on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/lZSdsy2ohsc
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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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 siriusxm.ca/TheBridgeCA
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