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Further to that, courtesy of Claude.ai ....

Ah, the whole political "who" "knew" "what" "when" and "told" "who" game .....

Leading to all parties being able to say, hand on respective hearts, "this is what we 'know' and can say"? OK, I'll take that :) (Unwarranted) praise from Caesar there - you're too kind :) In all seriousness, I've never dealt with anything close to secret squirrel stuff, but I'm handled &...

To some, that's at least one of the parts of the foreign influence puzzle, yes :) https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/frgn-ntrfrnc/ndrstndng-frgn-ntrfrnc-en.aspx From this document (highlights mine): I know, I know, this is a government definition, which many will read wearing their...

“Intelligence indicates” or “our research shows” may not always reach the level of “evidence useable in court.” Both RCMP and these other guys could both be correct … https://globalnews.ca/news/11831073/u-s-russia-interfering-alberta-separatist-debate-study/

Apart from that time she spent looking into how the CAF handled sexual misconduct cases about 4 years ago? https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/reports-publications/report-of-the-independent-external-comprehensive-review.html

Academic: IRN stepping up its harrasment game in Canada ... https://www.sudbury.com/national/scholar-tracks-uptick-in-iran-threats-on-diaspora-others-question-deporting-official-12237579

From the PM info-machine, confirming Arbour ... https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/05/05/prime-minister-carney-announces-kings-approval-canadas-next-governor ... with her bio: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2026/05/05/honourable-louise-arbour

CBC's version/tea leaves to read is "Multiple sources said Mark Carney’s selection is expected to be fully bilingual in English and French. Two sources said the appointee is a woman." Just to set the timer, PM's announcement should start ~1030 Eastern. https://countingdownto.com/?c=7089381

Likes her job too much now to be interested, I suspect - although decent choice.

Since there's room for detailed discussion on "the guessing race", pulling this into its own thread. Remember that the usual rules re: political discussion continue to apply. Army.ca Staff

Perfect way to show how AI needs caveats :) Grok's list using the same question: Jean Charest Beverley McLachlin Chris Hadfield Duck AI: Janet Ecker — former Ontario cabinet minister and public-policy executive; experienced in government and non-profit governance. Romeo Saganash — former MP...

Tip of the iceberg? https://taskandpurpose.com/news/military-insiders-betting-frequently/ https://www.thedailyupside.com/technology/polymarket-polices-insider-trading-as-military-bets-bring-in-bands/

If he is, they sure will be. I always stand to be corrected, but I don’t predict he’s going to end up in the same pigeonholes (or even ballpark) as Martin.

Funny thing is, though, that a lot of people who’ve hated Team Red then & now we’re bashing him pretty hard at the time. Funny what a bit of time & distance does. Lookit how Bush Jr. (or even Sr.) was assessed while he was still at ‘er compared to now. That’s why some say history’ll be the...