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
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...
Usually, anarchist/antifa/anti-capitalists tend to hit big chains - <sarcasm> very nice touch </sarcasm> hitting what looks like a local biz using an evil payment app.
Where's the time gone?
https://globalnews.ca/news/11826160/quebec-mosque-shooter-prison/
https://www.ledevoir.com/actualites/justice/976511/alexandre-bissonnette-denonce-traitement-cruel-inusite-port-cartier
A bit more "told ya so" from The Line reporter who gave EA a head's up 31 March.
https://www.readtheline.ca/p/scoop-jen-gerson-elections-albertas
Archived link.
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