Craig Saunders

@craigsaunders.bsky.social

Propagandist, dad, ski patroller and Torontonian

Bally Bagayoko's incredible bravery here has also been (admirably, very admirably) imitated by many other politicians who have tried to intervene on behalf of the high schoolers. There are also several clips of Anthony Smith, député européen LFI, trying to engage with the forces where he is ignored.

Erica Ifill@wickdchiq.bsky.social · 3d ago

The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, literally used himself as a human shield to protect students from police violence

This is a handy tool. Former MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is running in my ward in the municipal elections. I was able to look him up from when he was an MP and learned he is a landlord. We should have mandatory disclosure for all candidates at all levels.

Davide Mastracci@davide.readthemaple.com · 4w ago

NEW: Do you live in Canada? Are you impacted by pro-landlord policies? Want to know if your MP is a landlord or invested in real estate in some way? I’ve released the 2026 version of my landlord MP database. Find out if your MP is a landlord now! www.readthemaple.com/mp-landlords/

INVESTIGATION: Canada’s National Observer has discovered a network of deceptive, AI-generated websites promoting Albertan separatism. The websites, rather than targeting human readers, are targeting chatbots — trying to influence the answers they provide.

A US-linked network of fake websites is promoting Alberta separatism to AI chatbots

The websites present crude, AI-generated slop disguised as the voice of real Albertans. But they're made in Florida — and they're not even targeting Albertans directly.

nationalobserver.com

This morning in Danbury, ICE was arresting parents at school bus stops. But it’s more sinister. ICE waited until the kids were on the bus so when they are dropped off at the end of the day, they are alone, scared to death they can’t find their parents. I’m heading to Danbury.

Premier Danielle Smith says if Albertans favour separation in the October referendum, consultations with First Nations would take about 2.5 months and a second, **binding** referendum on secession could happen early next year. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Smith says Alberta could have a binding referendum on secession in early 2027

If Albertans vote in October to begin the process, Premier estimates she can hold consultations with First Nations in 2.5 months

theglobeandmail.com