The alleged misuse and online exposure of millions of Albertans’ personal information spans well beyond normal politics or campaign trickery. They go to the heart of our privacy as individuals and the foundations of our democracy, writes @jaredwesley.ca. #abpoli

Only a Public Inquiry Can Restore Trust in Alberta’s Democracy | The Tyee

The misuse of a voters list violates privacy and undermines trust in the electoral system.

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Mitch Sylvestre, the head of Stay Free Alberta, delivered the signature documentation to Elections Alberta headquarters in Edmonton on Monday afternoon, surrounded by a sea of supporters with Alberta flags. #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

Stay Free Alberta delivers 301K signatures to Edmonton in support of separation

Elections Alberta has 21 days to verify the signatures though a court challenge and leaked voters list may delay that timeline.

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The Libertarian Party of Canada elected a new leader this weekend At first glance, their new leader appears very on-brand

The reporter follows up by asking Carney: “do you regret your initial support of this war?” The point of this support, Carney replied, was “the ending of both that state sponsored terrorism and the nuclear ambitions of Iran.” “That remains the case.”

Rachel Gilmore@rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Mark Carney, asked about Trump threatening genocide in Iran, urges “all parties in this conflict — in any conflict — to respect international laws, the rules of engagement.” “That means not targeting, certainly, civilians or civilian infrastructure.” He doesn’t directly address Trump’s post.

Watters: "This isn't over. We still have Cuba, Greenland, and Canada. Just kidding."

"A lawyer representing an Alberta First Nation at a hearing to quash a potential independence referendum... said Tuesday that the vote would violate long-established treaties & argued that separatists have no right “to petition for the breakup of Canada.” www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Alberta First Nation argues separatists have no right ‘to petition for the breakup of Canada’

Three-day hearing will see judge decide whether to suspend province’s pro-independence petition to force a referendum

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Some thoughts about the President of the United States speaking about ending a civilization. The president speaks genocide. Anyone who has been involved in that conversation or associated actions would be complicit. And so we too must speak. Not only about crimes, but about their legal punishment.

Alberta’s new education bill entrenches censorship under the guise of neutrality, by restricting expression and centralizing decision-making power over what can be taught and discussed in schools. ccla.org/press-releas...

Alberta Education Bill Entrenches Censorship in Schools - CCLA

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The bill would ban schools from flying flags other than the Canada or Alberta flags. It also mandates that school boards and teachers not “take positions” on political or ideological issues.

Alberta law aims to ban ‘ideology,’ non-government flags in schools | Xtra Magazine

Bill 25, introduced in the legislature this week, will prohibit teachers and school districts from promoting or taking stances “social or ideological” issues

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Alberta separation is back in the spotlight - but why now, and does it actually have momentum? I am joined by @acmack.bsky.social and Rob Currie on the CIDP podcast to discuss. We take the temperature on separatist sentiment and what it means for Canada youtu.be/ddik3c9uHSw?...

Ep 20: Does Alberta Really Want to Leave Canada?

YouTube video by The Centre for International and Defence Policy

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On Roblox, extremists are turning play into propaganda. The “Blueshirts,” modeled on Patriot Front, stage virtual protests, harass players, and use Discord to coordinate hate campaigns targeting children. Read more:

Online Neo-Nazi Group Using Children’s Video Games For Recruiting And Propaganda

A disturbing trend is emerging on Roblox, a platform with tens of millions of young users: online white supremacist groups are using children’s video games to recruit and spread propaganda. The “Blues...

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Alberta's NDP warns of gerrymandering as new boundary map recommendations released UCP appointees on the commission had a “radical about face” in recent months, which Nenshi attributes to political pressure from Smith — who didn’t comment. From me: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Alberta's NDP warns of gerrymandering as new boundary map recommendations released

EDMONTON - Conflicting recommendations on redrawing Alberta's electoral boundaries ahead of the 2027 election are leading the Opposition NDP to warn that Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives ...

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We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Garth Davies, a colleague, collaborator and friend to many of us here at CIFRS. We send our most heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends, and all of our colleagues at SFU and CANSES. He will truly be missed by all of us.

Canada has no law to govern AI companies. A lawsuit over the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting may force the issue. #longreads

Canada has no law to govern AI companies. A lawsuit over a mass shooting may force the issue.

The family of a Tumbler Ridge shooting victim is suing OpenAI. A leading legal expert says the case exposes a regulatory vacuum that the federal government has so far failed to fill.

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Late last year, a white supremacist dating platform was hacked and its users leaked. One of those users is Royal Canadian Air Force Major Tristan Armstrong, who CAHN has linked to thousands of posts made on far-right forums between 2019 and 2024. 🧵 www.antihate.ca/air_force_ma...

Royal Canadian Air Force Major Discovered on White Supremacist Dating Site

The Canadian Anti-Hate Network has identified over 190 Canadian users of a white supremacist dating website, including a Royal Canadian Air Force Major.

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What books did Alberta schools *actually* pull off the shelves in response to a provincial order? It took a lot of work to find out. We still don't have a complete picture. And some schools are still pulling material. Free speech advocates say it's ban unmatched in Canadian history. #AbLeg By me.

By the book: Alberta schools pull at least 160 titles from shelves to meet provincial order | CBC News

Alberta school divisions complying with a provincial order have removed dozens of graphic novels from their shelves, from illustrated versions of literary classics to coming-of-age memoirs and dramati...

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Donald Smith is in Vancouver & attending Ken Sim's pressers. Smith has been filming around downtown & DTES recently. He feeds information about "antifa" to an individual that seems to work with the Diagolon/Second Sons crew who also spins QAnon-level conspiracies about "antifa."

"Images posted to the club’s Telegram channel show its members posing for propaganda pictures in the gym, with huge flags unfurled and Nazi imagery on at least one member’s workout clothes." Excellent work by @rachelgilmore.bsky.social!

How a White Nationalist Club Found Safe Haven Inside a Montreal Gym | The Tyee

The owners say they were unaware Frontenac Active Club met at their facility.

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Marco Rubio hanging out with Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio at the "Shield of the Americas" event, in case you were still thinking it had some sort of legitimate purpose

Conservative MP searches for ‘antifa’ in federal government, Canadian Armed Forces, @alexboutilier.bsky.social reports globalnews.ca/news/1168850... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

Conservative MP searches for ‘antifa’ in federal government, Canadian Armed Forces - National | Globalnews.ca

Federal departments and the Canadian Armed Forces must answer by April how many members of anti-fascist groups work for the public service and the military.

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BC Cons candidates are tripping over themselves to defend Barry Neufeld, a former Abbotsford school trustee who was found to have violated the BC Human Rights Code. What about the rights of the people who are still accused of heinous crimes for simply affirming 2SLGBT+ rights?

The Tyee has republished my post on Danielle Smith's fear-sowing, xenophobic, unconstitutional 'referendum' plans. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...

Danielle Smith Is No Separatist. She’s Much Worse | The Tyee

The premier’s referendum plan is destructive, divisive and ultimately evil.

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The filmmaker who was supposed to make this residential school denial film had a YouTube account full of Nazi propaganda, Holocaust denial, caustic racism and antisemitism and conspiracy theories. Too much even for Juno News.

Juno News scraps plan to run residential school denial film after investigation by CNO

The decision comes after Canada's National Observer determined a producer listed on the film's trailer credits — Simon Hergott — has published several videos and comments on his public YouTube channel...

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"Opposition to UNDRIP seems based in a misconception that it grants Indigenous Peoples “special rights” at the expense of other citizens. It does not." via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...

Elbows Up for Indigenous Rights | The Tyee

Six years ago BC led the world in addressing harms to First Nations. Why put that progress at risk?

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"Federal AI minister raises concerns over OpenAI safety protocols after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. Evan Solomon says he is ‘deeply disturbed’ that shooter’s online activity wasn’t reported to police" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Federal AI minister raises concerns over OpenAI safety protocols after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting | CBC News

Canada’s artificial intelligence minister says he is raising concerns with OpenAI and other such platforms about their safety protocols, after the tech company confirmed that the account of the teenag...

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City Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social spoke at this protest action over the weekend. On Wednesday the motion to keep ICE out of Vancouver during the World Cup is coming to City Council. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

‘De-ICE Vancouver’ protest held outside Hootsuite headquarters

A second demonstration took place at the Vancouver headquarters of Hootsuite Saturday, demanding the tech company end its contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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The white nationalist dog whistle is so obvious. So enraging. And so predictable from this new MAGA brand of Canadian conservativism.

Jeremy Appel 🍉@readtheorchard.org · 8mo ago

Albertans are having a referendum on nine question on Oct. 19, with five being about immigration. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Donate to Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge, organized by Tumbler Ridge PAC

Supporting Families Impacted by the Recent Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge … Tumbler Ridge PAC needs your support for Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge

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Andrew Kurjata@akurjata.ca · 8mo ago

Verified Tumbler Ridge fundraiser organized by Parent Advisory Council

Mental health supports in BC helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca You can also text or call to connect with the Kids Help Phone team of crisis responders anytime 24/7 In Canada 📞 Call 1-800-668-6868 📱 Youth can text 686868 📱 Adults can text 741741

Our hearts are in Tumbler Ridge tonight with the families of those who have lost loved ones. Government will ensure every possible support for community members in the coming days, as we all try to come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy.

Nina Krieger@ninakrieger.bsky.social · 8mo ago

1/2 The RCMP have ended the emergency alert in Tumbler Ridge. Police do not believe there are any outstanding suspects or ongoing threat to the public. Today’s devastating events are sending shockwaves through the community and the entire province.