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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 14/02/2026

Heated Rivalry has quietly become one of Canada’s most potent cultural exports. The Walrus editorial fellow Amarah Hasham-Steele breaks down the numbers behind its staggering success and what they mean for Canadian soft power: thewalrus.ca/heated-rivalry-numbers

On the left: a photo of two hockey players facing off in front of a ref. On the right: text that reads “Just how big is Heated Rivalry? Really big. The numbers behind the smash-hit are incredible—and growing every day”

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I love a good community event about an important municipal policy issue (public transit) featuring local musical talent 🚌🎶💛 @freetransitottawa.bsky.social

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I love any chance to talk about our policy and advocacy work at Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. So, I was quite excited to record this podcast episode with TallTrees Leadership (they focus on leadership in healthcare) ✨ Give the episode a listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

May Zohran Mamdani's campaign inspire us all to demand more than 'Beige Pants' in our municipal politics. #ottpoli

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25/06/2025

Zohran Mamdani stunned former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded the New York City mayoral primary race to the 33-year-old state lawmaker. trib.al/KfNebEQ

Zohran Mamdani is pictured speaking. Headline reads: "Mamdani Stuns Cuomo in New York Mayoral Primary." Photo credit: Scott Heins for The New York Times.

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Ottawa: Join us TODAY on World Refugee Day to stand in solidarity for refugee, immigrant, and migrant rights—and say NO to Bill C-2! I will be speaking at the rally alongside other brilliant advocates. #ottpoli #cdnpoli

Black and yellow poster with the text: "World Refugee Day - Rally Against Bill C-2".

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I wrote a thing! Check out this resource exploring anti-gender movements in Canada 👇🏿

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Vicky Smallman @offhandremarks.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Next panel at #W7Canada, looking more closely at the global context that will impact the discussions in Kananaskis. @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social is joined by Amnesty Canada’s ED Ketty Nivyabandi, Senator Paulette Senior and Erin Hunt, ED of Mine Actions Canada

Panel of women sitting in chairs on a dais.

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Alex Neve @alexneve.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

This is fraught terrain Mayor Sutcliffe. Police already have ample powers to restrict protests at schools, hospitals & places of worship when needed. Anything further needs very careful study. Court challenges elsewhere already pending. Don't rush this.

cbc.ca

Mayor presses to move forward with 'bubble bylaw' despite Charter concerns | CBC News

Ciry staff had previously said it would be prudent to wait for courts to rule on other cities' bylaws, while civil liberties group says police already have powers to ensure safety.

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Mel Woods @melwoods.me · 13/05/2025

The Alberta government has issued a new plan for combatting "gender-based violence." Interesting choice to note the high rates of gender-based violence against LGBTQ2S+ people, even as the AB government pushes policy that itself leads to more of that violence 🤔 open.alberta.ca/dataset/d152...

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

BREAKING: Rechie Valdez is the new Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism. Feminist advocacy made this happen ✨ #cdnpoli

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

All eyes focused on PM Carney's cabinet announcement and a potential WAGE Ministerial role 🤞🏿 If this ends up a win for the sector, that mandate letter will absolutely be combed with a fine tooth comb. Will this role be feminist or not? #cdnpoli

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Today's platform drop includes this transphobic gem: "Defend women’s safety by repealing Commissioner’s Directive 100, which allows male offenders to be housed in women’s prisons and ensure that women’s spaces and services remain protected in federal institutions and policy." YIKES #cdnpoli

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Increased criminalization under the guise of "protecting women" is extremely violent and anti-feminist. So so gross. #cdnpoli

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Abortion *ACCESS* in 🇨🇦 is the issue. It's inconsistent from province to province, creating huge barriers for those in northern/rural/remote communities. Investing in a robust healthcare system would ensure everyone can access the necessary healthcare they need. #cdnpoli

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Mel Woods @melwoods.me · 10/04/2025

The @xtramagazine.com homepage today is giving a lot of ME, but I promise they are all good and interesting stories (as is everything else when you scroll down!) xtramagazine.com

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

📣No one should be forced to work two jobs to pay rent, choose between medication and groceries, or see their child fall behind because of childcare costs. When we all thrive, the economy thrives, too. #DemandBetterToday #Election2025

When we all thrive, the economy thrives, too.

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

During his Winnipeg campaign stop, the Liberal leader responded with this on the expansion of Pharmacare: “Committed absolutely to keeping what is in place…if there were to be an expansion, it’s in the context of decisions around a range of priorities." #cdnpoli

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I spoke with Rabble about the WAGE Minister's role in the federal cabinet. We will continue to remind people in Canada how key gender equality is to a strong and robust economy that works for everyone. #cdnpoli

rabble.ca

Feminist organizations fear loss of representation because of cabinet cuts

Mark Carney cutting the Ministry for Women, Gender Equality, and Youth from cabinet has raised concerns with feminist organizations.

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

PM Carney, when asked by a journalist about his faith, just said he absolutely supports a woman's right to choose as the Liberal Party "always has - proudly and consistently". #cdnpoli

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Janelle Brennand Armstrong @janelleba.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I’m concerned by all the posts I’m seeing that argue we need to choose between fighting for Canadian sovereignty and fighting for equity-deserving groups. These are Canadian values — this is literally what we are defending. It’s not one or the other. We need to do both. #elbowsup #canpoli

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Janelle Brennand Armstrong @janelleba.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Canadians — listen to these voices. There’s a whole slew of them, and they are our experts in making Canada what we want it to be — a diverse, equitable and inclusive nation. That’s my Canada. A nation that defends not just our sovereignty, but our country’s values as well. #elbowsup #canpoli

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Vicky Smallman @offhandremarks.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

So Canadian feminists are pretty upset about the elimination of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality. Actually upset is way too diplomatic a word. The reality is that bro culture has taken over our politics, left and right. And we are about done with it

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

"WAGE is now under Heritage! Don't worry!" 🤨 1) Where was the heads-up to feminist civil society? 2) A re-named department of "Canadian Culture and Identity" doesn't entirely make that clear. 3) Partisanship is a killer of critical thinking. #cdnpoli

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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Because it's 2025!

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Mel Woods @melwoods.me · 14/03/2025

Reminder that this is the file, mostly recently held by Marci Ien, that has typically handled LGBTQ2S+ issues federally in Canada. No one with that designated role in the new government 👀

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

For the 🇨🇦 women's rights and feminist organizations at #CSW69, news of the removal of the Women's and Gender Equality from the Cabinet comes as a major disappointment. This sends the wrong message. Some of us have come together to draft a statement. #cdnpoli

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

As of today, there is no longer a Minister of Women’s and Gender Equality and Youth (WAGE) within cabinet. #cdnpoli

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 22/02/2025

The fascists were evil but also goofy the first time, too.

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

There is nothing like being in a board meeting in downtown Ottawa and seeing a giant truck with graphic imagery and blatant anti-abortion misinformation drive by... So fucking pathetic.

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Spoke w. @thephilanthropist.ca about our priorities at Action Canada in 2025: “How can we ensure that, as polarization and tensions continue to percolate in our communities, their support for progressive policy doesn’t change, even if the government does? That’ll definitely be a priority for us.”

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

For the late/west coast crowd, my @xtramagazine.com column on how the permission structures set up by Trump are letting Poilievre go even further in his attacks on trans people and minorities, and will embolden him if he forms government #cdnpoli #canqueer

xtramagazine.com

Trump’s anti-trans attacks will embolden Poilievre | Xtra Magazine

OPINION: We can expect Canada’s likely future PM to follow the example set south of the border

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

In late 2024, I had the privilege of presenting at the Parkland Institute conference in Edmonton. It was great to talk to Alberta-based progressives about reproductive rights and fighting fascism. A timely conversation then as it is now! You can watch the YouTube video of the lecture👇🏿

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The Road Ahead - Strategic Response Workshop: Countering Far-Right Tactics - Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah

YouTube video by Parkland Institute

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Kumail Nanjiani @kumail.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

De-Nazify shit.

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

This is what the "common sense" revolution gives you when a tragedy strikes... "Common sense" = anti-intellectualism + lack of empathy Who could have guessed?

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

This will negatively impact global health systems and access to sexual health services around the world. We knew it would be coming. #GlobalGagRule #SRHR

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