Conor Curtis

Carney is talking about defending (authoritarian and human rights-abusing) trade partners.

The US has already committed multiple war crimes in Iran.

(4/4) and because this still sometimes comes up: bsky.app/profile/cono...

And also: bsky.app/profile/cono...

I mean I'd argue if it's Europe we want to defend getting the U.S. to stop this war is defending Europe: bsky.app/profile/cono...

Also from article above: "The U.S. government has issued a 30-day waiver to allow for the sale of Russian oil currently stranded at sea to continue to India."

(3/3) Correction: In any way*

Also from the article:

'The U.S. has issued a 30-day waiver to allow for the sale of Russian oil currently stranded at sea to continue to India....

Canada could face growing pressure to potentially deploy troops – as the war evolves.'

AND: bsky.app/profile/cono...

(2/2) ...sides from attacking each other. The best route to that is using our influence to end this conflict ASAP.

Also from the article:

"Israel launched a series of strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut Thursday after ordering all residents of the densely populated area to evacuate."

If the U.S. thinks it needs our help then that actually means we DO have leverage with our words & should use it to:

1. Condemn this war
2. Refuse to participate un any way, &
3. Tell the U.S. if they break international law they are on their own.

Canada defending civilians means stopping both...

Quebec Greenlights 186-MW Wind Farm Quebec regulators just approved a new 186-megawatt wind farm co-owned by a developer, First Nations, and other nearby communities.

Quebec's newest wind farm is a 50/50 partnership between the developer and a consortium of First Nations and local communities, who have a voice in its development, along with expectations of receiving $17 million over the lifespan of the project.
www.theenergymix.com/quebec-green...

This is very serious and I hope all the 1A orgs will meet the moment here.

(7/7) and something interesting that's happening: bsky.app/profile/cono...

Pan-Canadian energy corridor offers energy security, jobs and climate resilience for Atlantic Canada - Sierra Club Canada A national and grassroots non-profit organization committed to protecting our environment, communities, and future.

"We urge the Government of NL to act quickly to join this initiative & ensure that Newfoundlanders & Labradorians also reap the benefits of a Canada-first energy corridor,” says Shauna Kelly, NL Offshore Wind Coordinator.

www.sierraclub.ca/pan-canadian... #NLpoli #NLMedia #ONpoli #CDNpoli #CDNMedia

If you want to know who's doing the important work of pushing back against fascism in Canada then look at who the fascists are threatening.

And support Rachel's work, it's vital.

After a year on the job Mark Carney seems to not understand or be in denial that what he says and how he says it is a huge part if his job as PM. Process + image counts. Not just trade deals.

From our Newsletter today: Microsoft email systems are blocking our eNewsletters and we’ve had intermittent trouble contacting Gmail addresses as well. We don’t know entirely why and we’ve tried contacting both companies to no avail. Microsoft email systems include emails such as @ hotmail and @ live and @ msn. If you appreciate these newsletters, here are a few ways to make sure you still receive them: Read this message on our website here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/microsoft_newsletter_block_sierra_club_canada/

From our Newsletter today: Microsoft email systems are blocking our eNewsletters and we’ve had intermittent trouble contacting Gmail addresses as well.

If you appreciate these newsletters, here are a few ways to make sure you still receive them: www.sierraclub.ca/microsoft_ne...

(2/2) To elaborate: bsky.app/profile/cono...

"Canada is taking the world as it is, not passively waiting for a world we wish to be."

NO. You build the world you want to see actively through applying values to situations and leading.

Passivity is leaving the door open to being dragged into this conflict.

And, again, THE U.S. IS NOT OUR ALLY.

Made-in-Canada Renewables Boost National Security Survey by polling firm Opinium found that large majorities of Canadians “connect oil and gas dependence with instability." They “understand that energy security and national security are closely linke...

“Canadians understand that energy security and national security are closely linked,” says Sierra Club's Conor Curtis. Many "also consider renewable energy as key to building Canada’s stability and resilience and want our governments to prioritize renewable energy growth.” SURVEY.

(6/6) Even more follow up thoughts: bsky.app/profile/cono...

(2/2) And so it begins!

Link to Guardian article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Senator Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna, a representative, on Monday introduced legislation that would impose a 5% annual wealth tax on America’s billionaires. The proposal, titled the make billionaires pay their fair share act, would apply to individuals in the US with a net worth of $1bn or more, of which Sanders’s office estimates there are 938 people who meet that threshold.

A proto-wealth limit with direct redistribution, which I would argue all countries ultimately need: open.substack.com/pub/conorcur...

"a litmus test for candidates." [Newsom opposes it].

'a $3,000 direct payment to every person in a household making $150K or less.'

#USpoli #CDNpoli #WealthLimit

Sierra Club Canada Responds Regarding Bay du Nord Benefits Agreement - Sierra Club Canada Sierra Club Canada is highly concerned in light of today's benefit agreement between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Equinor on the Bay du Nord project. We are available for comment.

"Sierra Club Canada is highly concerned in light of today’s benefit agreement between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Equinor on the Bay du Nord project [we are available for comment]."

Media Statement: www.sierraclub.ca/bay-du-nord-... #NLpoli #NLmedia #CDNpoli #CDNmedia

Middle East War Spotlights Stability of Renewables and Efficiency Iran attacked oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, oil and gas prices rose sharply, Donald Trump said the “hardest hits” were yet to come, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made her fore...

(2/2) again: "E3G’s Pastukhova said even a severe crisis like the one we’re seeing this week can’t justify investment in new fossil fuel capacity."

www.theenergymix.com/widening-mid...

To anyone claiming this situation warrants building *long term* new oil or LNG projects:

No one knows what impact Trump may have in weeks on prices let alone years from now.

This is not a business case for oil & gas projects. This is a testament to the unreliability of oil & gas #CDNpoli #CDNmedia

Some important points here: bsky.app/profile/sier...

The following things are likely to happen: The price of fossil fuels in Canada will rise - increasing the cost of living. This is only in part because of supply shocks, but largely because of speculation: In other words, oil and gas corporations will make a lot of profit off Canadians via inflated prices that are only partially the result of actual supply problems. This speculation was what really happened after Russia invaded Ukraine and it helped cost Canadians $12,000 per household (see FalseProfits.ca). Oil and gas interests will use price increases to try to pitch massive oil and LNG (liquefied natural gas) projects even though those projects take years to come online (they’re betting you won’t do the math on the years). There will be plenty of vague statements that the world ‘needs our oil and gas.’ But new oil and LNG projects STILL don’t have a business case. Remember all the LNG projects that gas interests said Europe needed after Russia invaded Ukraine? That never happened? None of them had a business case and they still don’t because: When oil and gas prices rise oil and gas consuming nations and regions speed up their transition to renewable energy - because renewables are the cheapest form of energy and already out-compete oil and gas, because countries are electrifying, and because battery and grid systems mean renewables no longer need baseload power. That makes oil and LNG projects in Canada LESS viable.

Oil and gas interests are about to mislead Canadians.

Help stop that and talk to others! 58% of Canadians say U.S. aggression makes the transition to renewables in Canada MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER (only 11% say less).

But there’s still plenty of people who need to hear the message - from you!

"E3G’s Pastukhova said even a severe crisis like the one we’re seeing this week can’t justify investment in new fossil fuel capacity." #CDNpoli #CDNmedia

It’s so fucking gross that the first thought from these deranged losers is how dystopic scenes of war and bloodshed are a “massive opportunity” for Canada’s oil oligarchs to make a quick buck.

Exclusive: U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say U.S. Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend, two U.S. officials said on Monday—a rare use ​of force at a diplomatic post that could sharply ...

"This would mark the first confirmation by U.S. ​officials that Marines were involved in firing at the protestors... Shi’ite ​community leaders have ⁠called for more protests in Lahore and Karachi despite the nationwide ban on public gatherings."

www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

Similar things being pointed out in CBC re Ukraine: bsky.app/profile/cono...

Beware the *framing* of values & principles as unpragmatic

For a long time I have argued the true struggle Canada faces is between oligarchy & democracy.

The ultra-rich want us to abandon the values that threaten extreme wealth.

U.S. leaders, on both sides, did.

Look where it got them.

#CDNpoli

People loved it when Carney called Trump “transformational,” a word with multiple meanings that led the U.S. president to hear only what he wanted to hear.

But is that what Carney did to all of us with his Davos speech, too?

In light of his support of the Iran bombings, I’d argue yes: