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 @ISIDEWITHNewselectionsCanadapoliticsLiberal partyPolling•••2wks ago

Canada's Federal Election Heats Up as Key Mayors Join Liberal Race

Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi have announced their candidacies for the federal Liberals, adding high-profile names to the party's roster. Sohi emphasized the importance of experienced leadership in countering external political threats, while Robertson aims to secure a seat in Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby. A new CityNews-Leger poll suggests a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives, with 40% of Canadians supporting the Liberals and 37% backing the Conservatives. The upcoming election is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history, with both parties vying for key battleground ridings. The involvement of prominent municipal leaders could influence voter sentiment and party dynamics in the lead-up to election day.

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 @794G7D6Conservatismfrom Ontario  commented…2wks2W

Here we go again—career politicians jumping ship to the Liberals to keep the same tired policies going.

 @7HNYR2VSocial Democracyfrom Saskatchewan  commented…2wks2W

It’s good to see experienced municipal leaders stepping up, but hopefully they push the Liberals toward stronger action on housing and income inequality instead of just maintaining the status quo.

 @7HZR27VProgressivefrom Nova Scotia  commented…2wks2W

It's great to see experienced leaders like Robertson and Sohi stepping up for the Liberals—municipal leadership brings a real, on-the-ground perspective to federal politics. With the Conservatives gaining ground, we need strong progressive voices to push back against right-wing policies that could roll back climate action and social programs. This election is going to be a tough fight, but bringing in mayors who understand housing, transit, and sustainability could be a game-changer.

 @RightW1ngMareLiberalismfrom British Columbia  commented…2wks2W

Great to see experienced municipal leaders like Robertson and Sohi stepping up—strong leadership at the federal level is exactly what we need to keep pushing for progressive policies!

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CityNews-Leger poll finds federal election a two-horse race between Liberals and Conservatives

https://toronto.citynews.ca

The CityNews-Leger poll finds four in 10 Canadians would cast their ballots for the Liberals with 37 per cent supporting the Conservatives

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Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson confirmed to run for federal Liberals

https://dailyhive.com

Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson will run for the federal Liberals in the riding of Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby.

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CEOs Love Talking About Their Fast-Food Jobs

A stint in fast food is a badge of honor for business leaders who want to be viewed as humble and relatable—and proof that they worked to get where they areBut what does flipping burgers or rolling burritos have to do with running a company?A lot, say high-level managers who’ve done those jobs. Sweating in cramped kitchens and taking orders from hangry diners teach you how to handle pressure and deal with all kinds of people, executives say. Some are eager to find employees who hustled like they did, figuring someone who boxed McNuggets for minimum wage early on isn’t likely to be a quiet quitter.“Any job where you’re on the lowest tier is a really good job to have done in your life because it shows your character,” says Heather McLean, who worked at McDonald’s in high school and is CEO of McLean Forrester, a technology consulting firm in Illinois. “I always took the attitude to bloom where you’re planted so, yeah, I was just taking orders at McDonald’s—but I was really good at it.”Being a model employee is easier when you’ve got bigger and better career prospects ahead. Executives who worked in fast food say they learned empathy and gratitude by toiling alongside colleagues who didn’t have other opportunities and were trying to make a living at or near minimum wage.Fast-food kitchens were long among the few places where future CEOs and low-wage lifers mingled and learned from one another. And because just about everyone orders a burger or pizza now and then, the customer base is a cross section of the American public.

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Trump Pivots: "Pease Deal With Iran Now!"

Trump proposes a "Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement" with Iran, expressing preference for diplomacy over military action and calling for immediate negotiations.Despite advocating for diplomacy, Trump simultaneously issued an executive order reinstating his "maximum pressure" sanctions policy from his first administration.The sanctions campaign aims to completely halt Iran's oil exports, particularly focusing on exports to China, which currently receives about 1.7 million barrels per day.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by calling the maximum pressure strategy a "failed experience" while indicating openness to discussions about their nuclear program.The executive order includes reviewing and potentially rescinding existing sanctions waivers, including those related to the Chabahar port project operated by India.Iranian oil exports had previously dropped from 3 million barrels per day in 2018 to 420,000 barrels per day in December 2019 under Trump's first-term sanctions.Iran currently maintains a "shadow fleet" of oil tankers operating outside Western banking and insurance services to circumvent US restrictions.Oil markets showed limited reaction to Trump's announcement, with Brent crude dropping 1% as traders doubt the ability to completely block Iranian exports.Analysts suggest Iran could become a negotiating tool in US-China trade discussions, with China potentially willing to reduce Iranian oil imports as it modernizes its refining sector.Iranian analysts indicate Tehran would likely reject any agreement attempting to restrict their ballistic missile program, which they consider their primary deterrent.

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