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Paddy J

@PatrickJilesen

Public policy strategist - MK&A #Agriculture #Farming - dad of two - #OntAg #Bacon #GoLeafsGo - “Be curious, not judgmental”

 Ontario, Canada
Joined February 2009
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Amazing people #accomplished #Superstar
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@DobberHockeySep 5
Another update is in #FantasyHockey #NHLProjections #FantasyDraft
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Frequently updated. This is a must-have for poolies everywhere and at any level. #hockey #officepool #hockeypool #pucksindeep
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@DobberHockeyJul 24
My 21st annual (!!) #FantasyHockey Guide and Draft List is now out and available for download! Visit Dobber Sports or click a link below
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Get it now!!
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@DobberHockeyJul 24
My 21st annual (!!) #FantasyHockey Guide and Draft List is now out and available for download! Visit Dobber Sports or click a link below
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@DobberHockeyJul 1
Let's try this again. What a turnover by #LeafsForever Knies - Matthews - Nylander McKenna - Tavares - Cowan Joshua - Paul - Roslovic Sissons - Blueger - Duhaime Lorentz Domi (IR) McCabe - Raddysh Rielly - Tanev Andrae - OEL Bobrovsky Stolarz Coach: Jim Hiller
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In November 2025, Dairy Farmers of Ontario dumped 4.9% of milk, according to Milk Producer magazine. That’s roughly 10.2 million litres of milk — about $18M in retail value for the month. The butterfat embedded in that milk alone was worth roughly $10M at retail. 👀
CFA (@CFAFCA) profile pictureCFA@CFAFCAFeb 6
Food Freedom Day 2026 is Sunday, February 8. CFA’s latest analysis shows CDN's spent 10.8% of their disposable income on food, unchanged from 2025. Read the full CFA release: cfa-fca.ca/2026/02/06/food-f… #FoodFreedomDay #CdnAg
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At Queen’s Park today, we’ll be reminding MPPs that despite escalating U.S. trade tariffs and global market uncertainty, Ontario’s greenhouse sector remains a bright spot; continuing to invest, expand, and create jobs. #economicprosperity
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🤯 #WorldSeries
Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) profile pictureToronto Blue Jays
@BlueJays21 Oct 2025
CANADA'S TEAM IS GOING TO PLAY FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP! #WANTITALL
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You must feel bad for owning dogs now… 🙄 tHaNkS FoR sTaRtInG fIrEs FLufFy
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"ElBoWs uP" 🥴 #ontag #cdnag
Scott Moe (@PremierScottMoe) profile pictureScott Moe
@PremierScottMoe12 Aug 2025
Our Canadian canola industry is every bit as important to our economy and jobs as Canadian steel, aluminum, auto manufacturing and forestry. And a lot more significant than the electric vehicle industry. Here is my statement on the 76 per cent tariffs on canola imposed by China today.
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Great to see the Ontario government’s commitment to Ontario’s agriculture sector. #OntAg #CdnAg
The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance (@TOGAlliance) profile pictureThe Ontario Greenhouse Alliance
@TOGAlliance11 Aug 2025
Today’s announcement is welcome news for Ontario’s greenhouse sector. Infrastructure is a key enabler for ensuring cont'd growth and investment in the Niagara and SW regions of Ont. @TrevorJonesCKL @KingaSurmaMPP @samoosterhoff @ONinfra @LisaThompsonPC news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
Ontario Investing $135 Million to Protect Water Systems and Irrigation Infrastructure in Niagara...

Ontario Investing $135 Million to Protect Water Systems and Irrigation Infrastructure in Niagara...

Ontario Investing $135 Million to Protect Water Systems and Irrigation Infrastructure in Niagara and Leamington | Ontario Newsroom

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@DocAtCDI2 Jul 2025
ICE officers stopped by our farm yesterday. “We need to inspect your property for illegal aliens,” one of them said. I replied, “Alright, but whatever you do, don’t go into that field over there.” The officer in charge exploded. “Mister, I have the authority of the federal government behind me!” he barked, reaching into his back pocket. He yanked out a badge and shoved it in my face. “See this fucking badge? This badge means I can go wherever I want on ANY land. No questions asked, no answers given. Am I clear? Do you understand?” I nodded politely and said, “Be my guest.” Then I went back to my chores. About ten minutes later, I heard screaming. I looked up and saw six ICE agents running for their lives, being chased by my big, mean, old bull. And with every step, that bull was closing in. Fast. It looked like they were about to get gored for sure. So I dropped my tools, ran over to the fence, and shouted at the top of my lungs: “YOUR BADGE! SHOW HIM YOUR FUCKING BADGE!”
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Great news for Tavi! #RuralON Ontario Celebrates the Opening of Tavistock Long-Term Care Home | Ontario Newsroom news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
Ontario Celebrates the Opening of Tavistock Long-Term Care Home | Ontario Newsroom

Ontario Celebrates the Opening of Tavistock Long-Term Care Home | Ontario Newsroom

Ontario Celebrates the Opening of Tavistock Long-Term Care Home | Ontario Newsroom

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Absolute garbage. I’m watching garbage. Can anyone on this field control a soccer ball? ⚽️ #GoldCup
TSN (@TSN_Sports) profile pictureTSN
@TSN_Sports22 Jun 2025
CURACAO TIES IT IN STOPPAGE TIME TO SHOCK CANADA 😳 #GoldCup
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Good to see the OFA supporting policy that will promote innovation and growth in the Ag sector #ontag
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (@OntarioFarms) profile pictureOntario Federation of Agriculture
@OntarioFarms13 Jun 2025
OFA welcomes the provincial gov’t’s recognition of natural gas as vital to rural Ontario’s energy affordability, reliability & growth. Access is key for farms & communities to thrive. We're pleased to see a long-term energy plan that balances growth & responsible land use. Click here to read more ➡️ bit.ly/4e5wvHM @Sflecce #ontag #NaturalGas #RuralOntario
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Still get chills listening to Joe Bowen @Bonsie1951 on the radio. Could we please have him on the tv doing Leafs @MapleLeafs games for his last year?? @Sportsnet #HolyMackinaw #LeafsForever
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Just setting things up for the #FantasyHockey Guide. Big one this year - 20th Edition. Senior Writer Rick Roos will be in there for his 13th consecutive year!
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Well that was at least two goals and a DOG too late. #StanleyCup
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So many empty seats. This was high-level soccer. Much better product than what TFC puts on that field. Soccer Canada should be ashamed.
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This is exactly the type of investment Agriculture and Rural economies need to support growth and innovation in Ontario. #ontag #RuralON news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
Ontario Building New Transmission Lines to Power Growth Across the Province | Ontario Newsroom

Ontario Building New Transmission Lines to Power Growth Across the Province | Ontario Newsroom

Ontario Building New Transmission Lines to Power Growth Across the Province | Ontario Newsroom

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