On Quebec, past and present, and a look at one of Alberta’s potential futures
Premier Smith doesn’t seem to know her history. Before she was born, in 1967, Montreal was the largest city in Canada. Two major banks – BMO and RBC – were…
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Videos of Late
Lately I’ve seen some videos that I want to see again later, someday.
Time to wean myself off my Trump addiction
OK, I admit it. I’m an addict. No, not to alcohol or opioids. I AM addicted to caffeine, but you’ll have to pry my Tims out of my cold, dead…
The Technology is here. When will Ottawa, Alberta and the rest of the provinces realize it?
The Premier of Alberta often says that we are not ready for electric cars. She says that the technology is just not ready; and that electric cars don’t go far…
The Illegitimacy of Donald Trump’s Regime
Is Trump's regime illegitimate? If yes, what can people do? The post The Illegitimacy of Donald Trump’s Regime first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Springsteen’s ‘Street of Minneapolis’
A turning point for America? The post Springsteen’s ‘Street of Minneapolis’ first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Canada Needs New Tech
Canada needs an independent technology infrastructure. The post Canada Needs New Tech first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Plague Update: Emergency (Department) Over
If society organized and chose even a month to focus on preventing sick people from wandering around and flying everywhere, we’d wipe out more influenza like we did 6 years…
WHO Knows?
https://x.com/i/status/2014729568549273982 The World Health Organization knows the world is running low on healthcare workers, but isn’t doing the bare minimum to keep the existing ones, and new ones safe. At…
Looking for something to read? I have some suggestions
Hello, dear reader(s). Are you ready for one last look back at 2025? I hope so, because that’s this blog’s topic, specifically a list of the best books I read…
Those who shuffled off in 2025
Movies and TV No death stunned the entertainment world more than that of Rob Reiner, killed with his wife in their own home, allegedly by their son. Everybody has to…
Did anyone tell Premier Smith that the world is awash in oil today; and maybe for the next five years?
Sadiq S. Adatia CFA, FSA, FCIA is a bright man. He is currently the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for BMO Global Asset Management , and he’s responsible for overall investment…
Happy holidays to all
I hope 2026 will be a good and peaceful year for everyone. My contributions at IN-SIGHTS have become a little less frequent because of good and bad personal issues. I…
The light in me sees the light in you
Sunday December 21st is the shortest, darkest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Headlines and social media posts seem to be mirroring the darkness. Chaos and cruelty appear…
And the words of the year are … weird
As we approach the year’s end, the year-end lists begin. First up, the dictionary people. For a few years now, dictionaries have issued their ‘word of the year’ lists, just…
Where are the Asian Customers for Alberta Oil?
As I have been listening to the reporting about the deal between Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Carney, the Memorandum of Understanding, I wonder one thing: where is the…
Housing – a wealth extraction tool
With commodification of housing in Canada, homes are treated as investment assets, not just shelter. Investor-led speculation has led to soaring prices, rental increases, and rising homelessness. Housing has been…
Someone rescue me from Paw Patrol
As I’ve mentioned before (you remember, right?) my wife and I are taking care of our first grandchild, Johnny, during the day while his parents work. It’s mostly fun, sometimes…
Andrew Coyne in Regina
4 minutes to the Minifie Lecture with Andrew Coyne. Auditorium is nearly full in the wings too.#YQR #cdnpoli— Saskboy from Saskatchewan (@saskboy.bsky.social) 2025-11-28T01:28:07.284Z
FO PM MOU
It really is a failure. Liberal partisans are praising the concession to Premier Smith and the oil industry as a clever chess move, but I see it as a cynical…