Janyce McGregor
@janycemcgregor
Explaining Canadian politics and international trade. Raising 3 great kids with @michaelpetrou. "Heavy rotation on the CBC, whatever in hell that really means"
This piece wound up being published on Canada Day, by pure coincidence. I might have added one final observation, had I known. A decade-plus abroad has ways of affecting how you see your own country. Here’s a personal example: When I moved to the US, I prepared by reading the…
Happy Canada Day from my home the next couple of years — Ankara, Turkey! Here I bid farewell to the U.S. With some reflections on the country as I experienced it in 12 years as a foreign correspondent. (And reflections on life covering you-know-who) cbc.ca/news/world/us-…
Marc Garneau's passing sent me back to a more personal interview I did with him for this story I wrote over a decade ago. Turned out to be a treat to re-read in retrospect for all sorts of reasons... so re-upping in case you want to join me on memory lane: cbc.ca/news/politics/…
Took a break from Epstein coverage to take a walk in downtown DC. This is the outside of the DOJ building. The irony of America…
Before beginning two weeks of documenting (probably?) America’s present difficulties, seeking out some of its national sites this weekend, seeking inspiration from what this country tells itself it wants to be.
I love the sound of pipes in the morning. #dancemomera #Highland #nationals #sdccs
Will all the digital firms that have been proactively collecting the cost of the DST from their customers for months now in anticipation of today’s remittance now be refunding these extra inflationary charges?
I can’t feel sad about Brian Wilson’s passing when I think about how grateful I am for all I learned about music by just listening to his catalogue. What a legacy. open.spotify.com/track/1HFtTn1s…
Super proud of this win for Nepean High School's concert band! (and somewhat biased, I admit, when it comes to one of the trumpet players in particular) cbc.ca/music/events/c…
Because if you actually read beyond the headline - and re-read the press release from mid-April - while some manufacturing got a break, a lot of tariffs are still in place.
If retaliatory tariffs are mostly gone, why is Loblaws raising prices on 6000 products?
So, uhh, the US-EU trade talks are going well. 😐
On point! The life-changing magic of Gen X moms who don’t give a damn /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/life/article-g…
ICYMI: Our RadCan colleagues have confirmed the federal government finally filed their court paperwork in March -- after 3'ish years of talking about it, an actual hearing now awaits. Ottawa takes steps to confiscate Russian plane at Toronto airport ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/21627…
