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Alex Neve @alexneve.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Ottawa friends, please join us on Oct 27. I will be in conversation with Monia Mazigh, as she relaunches an updated version of her book, Hope & Despair: My Struggle to Free My Husband from a Black Site, w/ an expansive new foreword, reflecting on 25th anniversary of Sept 11 & all that has followed.

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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

I see it as good! I have a strong feeling her mandate letter will focus a lot on women entrepreneurs. However, I think she'll be collaborative across the women's rights and gender justice sector for other issues like reproductive justice, GBV, etc.

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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

Yes, there is a world where a Minister for Women's and Gender Equality exists in Cabinet with a mandate that is not "feminist". Under a more centrist/centre-right Liberal party, it would be unsurprising #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

That’s why we’re joining together with feminist organizations across Canada to DEMAND BETTER from our leaders during this election 🤝 Take the pledge to demand better at demandbettertoday.ca

demandbettertoday.ca

Home - Demand Better.

It’s up to us to shape a better future for everyone in Canada. Take the pledge to demand better this 2025 federal election.

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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

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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 · 27/03/2025

We reflected on the implications of this decision amidst the backdrop of #CSW69, highlighted the mobilization of feminist organizations, and discussed the urgent call for reinstatement of the dedicated ministerial role with accountability from political leaders.

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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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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Oh! I will have to update my settings. Thanks for flagging 😊

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Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Done! You will see it reflected on the list tomorrow 😊 If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to reach out via the DMs!

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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

There's a feminist history of white women throwing Black, racialized, queer & trans, and other marginalized women under the bus for a crumb of power. Pls keep that in mind the next time you get mad at advocates for holding a political party accountable for its anti-feminist decisions. #cdnpoli

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

Thanks for sharing your opinion! 👍🏿

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

"Gender equality demands dedicated leadership, accountability, and sustained attention—none of which can be adequately achieved when it is treated as an afterthought within a larger, unrelated ministry." Read more: www.criaw-icref.ca/statements/j...

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Joint News Release on Minister of WAGE - CRIAW

Canadian Government Eliminates Minister for Women and Gender Equality Amid United Nations Women’s Rights Summit For Immediate Release New York UNHQ – It is unacceptable that the new Canadian Prime M...

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

Please read this joint statement from Canadian gender justice and women's rights organizations on the elimination of the Minister of WAGE from Cabinet. We demand better. #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

#cdnpoli - Canadian journalists interested in discussing this can reach out! #CSW69

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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

Sends a strong message on their priorities, unfortunately.

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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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