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@JohnIbbitson

Writer at Large, The Globe and Mail. Author of Empty Planet (Feb 2019, with Darrell Bricker), Stephen Harper, The Big Shift (with Darrell Bricker), The Landing

Ottawa, Canada
Joined May 2010

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  1. We can go on about medieval guilds like the College of Physicians and Surgeons who won't accredit immigrants, or we can bring in people who will be available for jobs that need filling, including neurosurgeons trained in Canadian universities. That's what Express Entry does.

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  2. Hugely important & belies the myth of neurosurgeons driving cabs. Also, the improvement seems to correlate with the implementation of the Express Entry reforms. Immigration benefits Canada powerfully when we take care to ensure new arrivals have the skills our economy needs.

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    Jan 3

    Following today's twitter theme, I am a Psychologist in a movie. When I am not trying to sleep with my patients I ask them Delphic questions about their parents and am way less effective in treating their emotional problems than is a road trip with their estranged family member.

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  4. Jan 3

    Solid analysis from Doug Saunders: What if the crisis is coming from inside China?

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    Jan 3

    BREAKING -- Thirteen Canadians detained in China since Huawei executive’s arrest: official (via )

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    Jan 3

    This has to be one of the best investigative reporting stories I’ve read for a long time. Job very well done Mark. Hope there will be follow up as you’ve unearthed so many questions that need answers.

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    Jan 2

    LFP is looking for summer reporters: Apply to HR director (ntyndall@postmedia.com) until Jan. 25, by email, mail or courier. In the email subject field, clearly label your submission ‘LFP summer job application.’ Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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    Jan 2
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    An old story but one I thought worth retelling.

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    I knew nothing about this. What a great story. And Mike Harris followed up in 1999 after M v H.

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    Jan 2

    Planet is one of Maclean’s books to read in 2019.⁦⁩ These are the books you need to read in 2019 -

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    On at 7pm et.... we will break down the with our panel &

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  16. Jan 1

    From me: Andrew Scheer is in a reasonably strong position going into this election year. But there is one issue that, if mishandled, could cost him the election.

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  17. Great rules. Also: never make it personal.

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    29 Dec 2018

    This article is an example of incredible investigative journalism. The dogged pursuit of facts, finding the dots, connecting those same dots and then placing said dots in to the much larger puzzle. And I just renewed my subscribed to your newspaper. Worthwhile read

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