Jakob Einarson

[Ottawa Shooting Stars @OShootingStars]

Congratulations to our U14G team who brought home bronze from their Ontario Cup. Well done ladies!

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Putin’s war in Ukraine has shown just how vital Baltic security is to NATO’s strength.

Canada has stepped up to lead a 14-nation strong multinational brigade in Latvia, with 2,000 troops reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank.

Today, I thanked President @EdgarsRinkevics for his partnership and for hosting our troops in his nation — a strong show of unity and resolve against Russian aggression.

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

Our country is facing an existential crisis. These times are too critical and too significant to our country’s future for me to step away now. I look forward to continuing to serve and to running in the next federal election.

[𝔗𝔯𝔲𝔱𝔥 𝔐𝔞𝔱𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔰 @politicsusa46]

Today we have heard some outstanding speeches from NATO ally leaders. However, this one from the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, was the one that spoke to me for sure.

I think it’s time to stop pretending to ourselves that the U.S. is anything but an impediment to solving this existential threat, to the welfare and safety of all our citizens.

Let me quote Sun Tzu's The Art of War. ‘All warfare is based on deception’ and for sure, Putin has waged a war of deception. He projected the historical power of the mighty Red army in a bid to quickly overrun Ukraine. He attempted to do it with untrained poorly equipped troops, on out of date rations.

Putin rolled the dice thinking NATO would not commit troops to help defend Ukraine and he was right. What he didn’t plan for, was the lion spirit of the Ukrainian people and the ingenuity of their military engineers. Their work with drones and sea drones has redefined battlefield strategy. Once allies started providing javelin anti-tank missiles and supporting artillery, the game changed. They prevented the Russians from achieving air superiority? And the Russian Black Sea Fleet had to retreat from port.

It is testament to the Ukrainian army and air force, Russia has been held back against all the odds. Let’s be clear, the military has achieved what it has, not because of us, but in-spite of us. We have only given them enough weapons to hold the bear back, not to evict it. There were constant delays, waiting on artillery shells, HIMARS and ATACMS, as well as tanks and F16s.

WE HAVE LET THEM DOWN. Yet these brave men and women have innovated and made do, to defend not only their country, but our borders too. WE OWE THEM BIG TIME. Not with words and sympathy, but with the proper tools to get the job done.

America has disgracefully walked away and aligned with our enemy. The U.S. president’s pet, Elon Musk along with JD Vance, have meanwhile actively supported far right political parties in Europe. Then Vance had the audacity to turn up and lecture us on our own doorstep. What was our answer? ‘Please don’t hurt us’.

This week, we see a slow procession of European leaders making the pilgrimage to the court of Mad King Don for a humiliation session. Pardon my French but ‘f*ck that’, it’s time to stand tall and tell Trump to ‘f*ck right off’ and if it were me. I’d tell him to take his airbases with him too and cancel all military arms contracts.

If he wants access to Ukrainian minerals that’s fine. Ukraine HAS NO DEBT with the U.S. They simply have the thanks of a grateful nation. There was no loan agreement. If he wants mineral rights, then provide an arms package as a down payment for future revenues. Leave the deal on the table for a week and if it’s not signed, pull the deal. Then they get nothing and in addition, no bids will be accepted from US companies for the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war. Now that’s the art of the deal.

As for NATO allies, Trump is walking away regardless, so Europe needs to get its act together NOW. Seize Russian assets and use the funds to fire up the European military industrial base. This will create jobs and growth, while capacity is expanded in all countries with an arms manufacturing capability.

In the meantime, we already have the ability, especially if Poland steps up, to defend against any increased Russian aggression. The British military has already said, if it were needed, we would meet that threat head on today. If this collective approach is taken, the Russian army in Ukraine could be crushed just as crushed the Iraqi army in Desert Storm.

It’s time to show the Americans their services are no longer required. Then when the war is over, we can look to promote the Euro as the new global reserve currency. No harm in ambition I say.

We need to believe in ourselves. It’s time to get the job done and show the world FAFO. There’s only one village idiot in this town and it’s not Zelenskyy.

I rest my case.

[LGen Michael Wright, CCA/CAC @Army_Comd_Armee]

If you want to see what courage is, look at how the people of Ukraine have stood against Russian aggression for the past two years. We will never waiver in our support to Ukraine in its just fight.

[Transport Canada @Transport_gc]

Today, Minister Rodriguez and @PSPC_SPAC Minister Duclos announced a contract being awarded to support year-round marine oil spill surveillance in Canada’s North. Learn more: https://t.co/ea40ghPqg5

#OceansProtectionPlan #NASPcrew

[Pablo Rodriguez @pablorodriguez]

It's fun being Minister of Transport!

At @Transport_gc's Aircraft Services Directorate HQ, I was able to try out the flight simulator and meet those who work hard to maintain aircraft and provide high-level training.

[Jakob Einarson @jgeinarson]

@nagystephen1 Congratulations Stephen.

[LGen Michael Wright, CCA/CAC @Army_Comd_Armee]

#CAF is a proud major partner of the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Games. We share many values: the importance of fitness, respect, integrity, and teamwork. Best regards to the organizers and athletes.

[Michael Wood @mikewoodottawa]

I want to add that he did not call me, simply knows where I live and showed up unannounced ❤️❤️.

What an amazing person.

[Michael Wood @mikewoodottawa]

I have to share this with you.

@DavidHillWard3, the city councillor for where I live just showed up to my door with rubber boots to help me in my basement.

That is the kindest thing that has happened to me in a long time.

Thank you so much David ❤️

#Ottawa

[Anthony Housefather @AHousefather]

I am really pleased that @JustinTrudeau politely and firmly stood up to China’s President. We should all be united on this. Threats from a foreign leader are not directed to an individual. They are directed to a democracy that reads out to the press & stands up for fair elections

[Morgan Cameron Ross @Morgan_C_Ross]

CBC’s “The Beachcomber’s” aired for the first time 50 years ago today.

[Canadian Army @CanadianArmy]

Lieutenant-General Jocelyn Paul, Commander Canadian Army and Defence Team Champion for Indigenous people, provides his thoughts on Truth and Reconciliation.

[Canadian Joint Operations Command @CJOC_COIC]

On the way to the East China Sea to begin #OpNEON, HMCS Vancouver, together with USS Higgins, transited through the Taiwan Strait. Together with our partners in the region, the United States and Canada operate for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
#CanadaUS

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

Terry Fox died on this day 41 years ago, June 28, 1981 at the age 22 after having run 5,373 kilometres in the Marathon of Hope. Terry's goal was to raise $1-million for #cancer research. His foundation has since raised $850-million. https://t.co/jDtNYnwibI via @tfri_research

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

This morning, I visited the Kranji War Cemetery in Singapore to pay my respects to Canadian and other Commonwealth personnel who lost their lives in the Second World War.

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

Today, I met with South Korea’s Defence Minister, Lee Jong-sup. Canada and South Korea have a close defence relationship. For many decades, we have contributed @CanadianForces personnel to the United Nations Command, to bolster security and stability on the Korean Peninsula. 🇨🇦🇰🇷

[Golden State Warriors @warriors]

Steve Kerr on today's tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

[Jagmeet Singh @theJagmeetSingh]

Thank you to everyone that has reached out to me after yesterday’s incident in Peterborough.

Here are my thoughts and reflections: