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Liz Renzetti @lizrenzetti.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Behind the latest circus at 10 Downing Street, there's a darker reality: the British far-right's alliance with tech and crypto billionaires. A warning for all of us, which I wrote about in @thestar.com www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Elizabeth Renzetti: What does the U.K.‘s political turmoil have to do with us? Just follow the money
Far right parties have gained momentum and are endorsed by some of the richest people in the world
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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
BOMBSHELL Report Russia is working with MAGA to help Alberta Separatists! Poilievre and Smith sharing a stage with Trump Regime! Doug Ford is passing authoritarian laws in dead of night! 🇨🇦 We are under attack! 🚨 OShow Scandal Panel 👀 youtu.be/e0m7WQjS1Gk?si… #Cndpoli #Onpoli
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THE OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: BOMBSHELL RUSSIA AND MAGA HELPING ALBERTA SEPARATISTS, FORD AUTHORITARIAN!
YouTube video by The OShow with Laura Babcock
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LLFella 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @lizafella.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The question that is not asked in this reporting, which is excellent journalism, is who is funding this. This slop is coming from the Netherlands, but where is the money coming from? Let's get to the root of this.
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Exposing 'faceless' YouTubers pushing Canada to join the U.S.
Who is behind YouTube videos with millions of views saying parts of Canada should join the U.S.? CBC News’ visual investigations team finds the truth about YouTube channels with names like The Canadia...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I have been warning about how Donbas Danielle and the MAGA machine are working to break up our nation. Russian and MAGA interference is rife. The election list of voters has been stolen by the far right. Canada needs to take this threat very seriously www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Russia and U.S. amplifying Alberta separatist narratives to stoke division, distrust: report | CBC News
Moscow has long tried to meddle in foreign elections. What's newer is Canada's neighbour overtly trying to influence and fan flames of referendum bid, warns a new report on foreign interference.
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Tech Policy Press @techpolicypress.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
No government genuinely committed to national sovereignty would tolerate a foreign company operating within sensitive public systems while declaring explicit allegiance to another nation, writes James Görgen, who queries what Palantir is doing inside Brazil.
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Palantir’s ‘Manifesto’ and the Digital Sovereignty of Other Nations
Other nations have good reason to be suspicious of Palantir given its declared allegiance to the United States government, says James Görgen.
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karen ward @kwardvancouver.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
the word *ALBERTA* does not appear in this "analysis" and this isn't mentioned October 17: British Columbia municipal elections October 19: Alberta referendum October 26: Ontario municipal elections October 28: Manitoba municipal elections www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | The U.S. has covertly destabilized nations. With Canada, it's being done in public | CBC News
Former senior Canadian intelligence officials say Canada needs to be on the lookout for campaigns aimed at destabilizing the country amid U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating 51st state threats. T...
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Rory White @rorywh.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
My latest investigation is out. A well-known Canadian digital strategy firm has begun openly selling "surrogate online communities" of social media users to undisclosed clients. The users come for the viral content and are pushed up an "activation ladder." www.nationalobserver.com/2026/04/30/i...
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Car crashes, crime memes and hidden clients: How a PR firm farms Canadian users for political influence
A Canadian public relations firm has designed several so-called "surrogate online communities" that don't disclose their funders and are often used to generate public pressure for political ends.
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 21/04/2026
A network of Youtube accounts amassed 40 million views for videos that promote the U.S. annexation of Alberta, according to a new report. 👀 “These slopaganda-type channels really ratchet up the emotional language and the polarization,” an analyst told the Star.  New from @alexboyd.bsky.social:
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A network of YouTube accounts is promoting U.S. annexation to Albertans, researchers say. It has 40M views
Flagged as a "potential covert influence operation" in a new report, those behind the network are tough to trace.
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 21/04/2026
We agree!
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The Conversation Canada @ca.theconversation.com · 15/04/2026
Canada urgently needs a civilian defence strategy — before the next crisis forces one
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Canada urgently needs a civilian defence strategy — before the next crisis forces one
A century after Vimy Ridge, Canada faces a new question: what role should ordinary citizens play in defending the country today?
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 20/04/2026
Why the toy soldier Prime Minister Carney showed today matters more than you think.
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Why the toy soldier Prime Minister Carney showed today matters more than you think.
Why the toy soldier Prime Minister Carney showed today matters more than you think. 📰 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥: newsletter.todmaffin.com 👕 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛: shop.todmaffin.com 🎙️ 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧: mirrorfalls.com ☕ Help support my work: support.todmaffin.com 🔗 Follow me on social: links.todmaffin.com ✉️ Contact my team: contact.todmaffin.com
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Gavril Ducu 🇷🇴 🇩🇪 🇺🇸 🇳🇱 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @ducugavril.nafoforum.org · 20/04/2026
1/ A very useful source on modern conflict: Chad M. Briggs and Anita Tusor, “Surveying New Battlegrounds: Ukraine and the Future of Cognitive Warfare,” published in the Journal of Strategic Security in 2025.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
We're rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces. From making sure they have the equipment they need, to giving service members the biggest pay raise in a generation — we’re reinforcing our capacity to protect our country, our allies, and our values.
Prime Minister Carney speaks with members of the Canadian Armed Forces in Trenton, Ontario.
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Heather e^-1/x^2 @heathermoandco.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
This recent study of accounts most responsible for spreading conspiracy theories in Canada, is important, BUT, I take issue with the fact that the researchers refused to name the 100 accounts responsible for 68% of false narratives. Esp if #PierrePoilievre may be amongst them. meo.ca/work/conspir...
• A small group of users drives interconnected conspiratorial claims: 100 online users account for 68% of conspiratorial posts, capturing 90% of views and 86% of likes. The same users generally promote multiple conspiratorial claims, particularly about the deep state, election fraud, and media-elite collusion, and gain attention primarily by posting around high-profile events.
Why it Matters
Anti-institutional conspiratorial claims can distort public de-bate, polarize citizens, and influence policy discussions. While some draw on genuine anxieties or partial truths, they often simplify complex issues into fear-driven narratives that normalize distrust in democratic institutions and media and shift attention away from evidence-based decision-making. Understanding how these claims gain traction online, and who engages with them, is essential for strengthening an information ecosystem that supports public accountability, high-quality information sources, and mutual (earned) trust between governments and citizens.©TVNEWS
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Who is spreading conspiracy theory content in Canada?
When asked, Lavigne wouldn't name the accounts responsible for promoting most of the conspiratorial content online.
According to the study, social media influencers produce most of the conspiracy-related posts (87 per cent) and receive the most engagement, accounting for 89 per cent of views and 87 per cent of likes.
Other key players include alternative news outlets and politicians.
The observatory also surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,459 Canadians between Oct. 20 and Nov. 7, 2025, to gauge their awareness, belief and engagement with eight conspiracy theories.
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Pierre Poilievre
named #1 spreader of disinformation in Canada by ChatGPT
by_Matthew Renfrew
Even Elon Musk's Grok has named Poilievre as the Canadian politician spreading the most disinformation on X.
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Name the top 5 people in Canada sharing the most disinformation.
Keep it short, names only please.
As of April 2025, the top five individuals in Canada identified as significant contributors to the spread of disinformation are:
1. Pierre Poilievre - Conservative Party Leader
2. Leslyn Lewis - Conservative MP
3. Randy Hillier - Independent MPP
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4. Danielle Smith - Premier of Alberta
5. Theoren Fleury - Former NHL player and political activist
These individuals have been involved in promoting or amplifying misinformation, particularly related to public health, climate change, and international affairs.
Pierre Poilievre named #1 spreader of disinformation in
Canada by ChatGPT
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Robert Borden Stan Account @bordenstan.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
So I don't mean to pick on Nick here (I don't even disagree that we would enjoy material overmatch over any irregular American light infantry... eventually, it's complicated) but this is a good opportunity to clear up what I see as American misconceptions about Canada's military options.
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 25/02/2026
That's right.
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Medias 🇨🇦 @mediasca.skyfleet.blue · 25/02/2026
Canada’s military recruitment surged amid sovereignty threats: data
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Canada’s military recruitment surged amid sovereignty threats: data - National | Globalnews.ca
Canada's military says there has been a surge in new applications over the past year, a timeline that overlaps with repeated threats to Canada's sovereignty from the U.S.
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 25/02/2026
Feds investing $3.5 billion to build thousands of new homes for Canadian Armed Forces members
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Feds investing $3.5 billion to build thousands of new homes for Canadian Armed Forces members
The launch of Phase 2 brings the total number of units planned under the Ministry of National Defence program to 7,500.
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David Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Glad to see this in today’s @nytimes.com. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Canada is playing a lead role in building a new trade alliance between the EU and Asia. Leaving the US on the sidelines. www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...
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Carney constructs a mega anti-Trump trade alliance
The Canadian prime minister is spearheading discussions between the EU and a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc after calling on middle powers to join forces.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Happy Flag Day, Canada 🇨🇦
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
On this National Flag Day, the Maple Leaf flies at half-mast. Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
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Canadian Resistance 🇨🇦🇪🇺 @cdnresistance.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Today is National Flag of Canada Day.
Canadian flag
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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 09/02/2026
"We're now under hybrid attack from the U.S." "The U.S. has declared a form of information warfare against us. They're going to use everything that they can to destabilize our country, to disrupt us, potentially to break us apart in order to execute on their national security strategy."
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ANALYSIS | U.S. interest in Alberta separatism raises red flags over what might come next | CBC News
Communications between the Trump administration and Alberta's separatist movement raised alarm at the highest levels in Canada last week. It also raised questions about Washington's possible intention...
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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
“Premier Eby calls it treason and vast majority of Canadians agree - but is treason just a concept that aggravates us? If you meet with a hostile regime to get funding and independent military to help rip apart Canada is there no punishment?” youtu.be/GzeIja4wW4Q?si… #Cndpoli 🇨🇦
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 12/02/2026
Canada's Arrow prototype advances again. autoshow.ca/global-debut...
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Global Debut of The Next in the Series for Project Arrow at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow - 2026 AutoShow
The Global debut of Project Arrow Borealis and reveal of the next-generation Arrow Vector signal Canada’s vision for mobility beyond 2040 Toronto, Ontario — At the upcoming Media Day Opening Ceremonie...
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 12/02/2026
“Do we want a technology that normalizes and amplifies deception? That transforms privacy into a commodity? A society where a techno-oligarch can interfere, as one of them did yesterday, in the…phones of millions of citizens to tell them lies? The answer must be a clear no, and we will not give in.”
politico.eu
For Spain’s Sánchez, the fight against tech billionaires is personal
The prime minister has endured years of abuse on the social media platforms he now seeks to regulate.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Please support this petition calling for a parliamentary investigation into foreign (American) interference in our country. It is sponsored by my former colleague Don Davies www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Petition e-7133 - Petitions
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 06/02/2026
The federal government is seeking consultation from Canadians on improving resilience in emergency management. With the climate crisis worsening and new threats arising, it's more important than ever that the Canadian public be prepared. Add your comments by Feb 28: www.canada.ca/en/public-sa...
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Public engagement on how to strengthen federal leadership in emergency management - Canada.ca
The Government of Canada is seeking input from Canadians and emergency management partners on priorities, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen federal emergency management in partnership with other j...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The @meidascanada.ca townhalls are starting up again. How to ordinary citizens stand up for sovereignty and democracy in the age of gangsters? Tickets are going fast. @meidastouch.com
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Jacques Poitras @poitrasj.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt's Liberal government will no longer use X for "routine" government communications:
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 05/02/2026
New Brunswick is showing how its done. X/Twitter is owned by an American oligarch closely aligned with the Trump regime, with a proven history of distorting the platform's algorithm to push his ideological agenda. Canada must safeguard our information environment from this disinfo pipeline.
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 04/02/2026
Canada updates travel advisory for Cuba as power outages, disease worsen: ‘Exercise a high degree of caution’
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Canada updates travel advisory for Cuba as power outages, disease worsen: ‘Exercise a high degree of caution’
Travellers are advised to exercise “a high degree of caution” and remain aware of Cuba’s ongoing shortages, including power, fuel, and food.
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 05/02/2026
And they said we’d never get Alberta on board. “The Edmonton Healthcare Infusion chapter currently has six volunteers and have been in contact with 25 U.S. health care professionals interested in moving to Alberta.” edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Edmonton volunteers step up to attract U.S. health care professionals to Alberta
Edmonton volunteers are banding together to attract health care professionals to Alberta
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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
What’s the impact of Trump’s threats and insults on Denmark and Greenland? How can middle powers work together? Will Americans stop their fascist President? What is risk of Alberta separatists meeting with US? 🇨🇦🇩🇰🇬🇱 #cndpoli #Denmark #Greenland #AB youtu.be/-vAslJFFCtM?...
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THE OSHOW: TRUMP'S FASCIST THREAT, DENMARK AND CANADA ALLIANCE, ALBERTA SEPARATIST LEADER TREASON
YouTube video by The OShow with Laura Babcock
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Talking democracy and resistance with @laura-babcock.bsky.social from the O Show. This is a great discussion about how Canada is stepping up on the world stage. @meidascanada.ca www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzd1...
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CANADA STEPS UP - TALKING DEMOCRACY WITH THE OSHOW
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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Shaun McBride🇨🇦 @shauneenmcb.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Canadians 🇨🇦 are standing firm, and John Paul Tasker’s reporting on CBC news shows the data to prove it (www.cbc.ca/news/politic...) From lower trips to Las Vegas, to reduced applications for Nexus cards, and even an increase in viewership of Canadian TV, we are standing up against Trump.🇨🇦 💪
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Canadians are taking a big step back from the U.S. — and here's the data to prove it | CBC News
In the weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with his punishing tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s "old relationship" with the U.S. would be "over" soon — and now ...
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Stephen Maher: Steve Bannon has plans for Canada. We have to be on our guard
I regret to inform you that it is necessary to pay attention to Steve Bannon because he has plans for Canada and, unfortunately, he has repeatedly shown that he can
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Canada tossed the gangster on his arse in front of the whole world. There will be serious blowback. @meidascanada.ca and @meidastouch.com discuss the extraordinary events of this past week. www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-WV...
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CANADA DEFIES TRUMP ON GLOBAL STAGE
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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Sharon 🪳🌹 @sharonk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
and this is why both Europe and Canada are breaking up with trans-atlanticism www.semafor.com/article/01/2...
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‘Just a blip’: Republicans want Canada to ignore Trump
As Prime Minister Mark Carney and the US president exchange rhetorical volleys, the rest of the party is sending a calmer message.
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 22/01/2026
Thank you - will look into Jitsi for future sessions!
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Dr. Hilary Agro, PhD 🍄 @hilaryagro.com · 21/01/2026
Every friend you share this video with, a fascist loses muscle mass www.instagram.com/reel/DTyBaRq...
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 22/01/2026
There is no Canadian alternative to Zoom at this time that we are aware of - if you know of one, we'd be very interested! Similarly, Bluesky is based in the US. We are looking forward to @gandersocial.bsky.social providing a Canadian alternative soon!
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 21/01/2026
We'll be ready. bsky.app/profile/defe...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Canada has become a leader on the global stage defending democracy. Trump will be turning his rage on us. Canada's military are already planning out the "what ifs" - a counter-insurgency defence of Canada that will destroy the American empire. This is no drill. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6-s...
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CANADA PREPARING COUNTER-INSURGENCY WAR
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 21/01/2026
Sorry, not sure what you mean - this event is run by and for Canadians, if that's what you're asking.
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 21/01/2026
Canada’s military has modeled hypothetical U.S. invasion, reports say
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Canada’s military has modeled hypothetical U.S. invasion, reports say
Canada’s military has modelled how it would respond to an American invasion after President Donald Trump publicly talked about the country as a potential 51st state, according to a report.
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 21/01/2026
The event will not be recorded; if you can't attend but would like to learn more, you can email: info AT DefenceNetwork DOT ca 7/7
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 21/01/2026
The event has been organized, and will be hosted, by Tim Ellis, a rave DJ and campaign organizer based in Toronto with several years of experience building community networks. Tim is an immigrant from the US and passionate about building up his adopted home. 6/7
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Civil Defence Network (CDN) @defencenetwork.ca · 21/01/2026
Finally, we'll brainstorm what kinds of activities may make sense for building civil defence capacity here in Canada, and what sorts of things people may have an interest in pursuing, before wrapping up by giving people a way to stay connected and act on next steps. 5/7
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