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Journalist with @thetrilliumca. “One of the best names of any reporter that I can think of,” according to a media critic.
Nov 8, 2022 6 tweets 3 min read
A call transcript shows Doug Ford was extra colourful while talking to Justin Trudeau while "Freedom Convoy" protesters blockaded borders.

I'll 🧵 a few of the more interesting and illuminating ones. This is at the start of Premier Doug Ford's call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Ford says Ottawa's response to protests was 🗑️ compared to Toronto's.

The premier was also more concerned about blockades that could hinder international trade than the Ottawa occupation.
Mar 2, 2022 5 tweets 2 min read
NEW: Lucille Collard, the Liberal MPP for Ottawa-Vanier, is calling for Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones to rescind Robert Swaita's appointment to the Ottawa Police Services Board, after @QPbriefing confirmed he attended the Ottawa protests. (🧵)
qpbriefing.com/2022/03/02/for… In a statement, MPP Lucille Collard said:

"This is yet another example of the direct ties between Ford Nation and the illegal occupation, this time involving someone he appointed to the very board responsible for police services in Ottawa.
Feb 21, 2019 62 tweets 8 min read
The show’s about to begin. AG and Justice Minister David Lametti is about to testify at the House Justice committee as it looks into #LavScam. A thread will follow. Lametti on what he can discuss:

1. Shawcross Doctrine
2. Discussions between the Attorney General and government colleagues
3. Remediation agreements