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🇨🇦 is a sovereign nation from coast to coast to coast.

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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 21h
"What Russia is doing is occupying territories, kidnapping children and turning them [into] Russian soldiers," he said. #cdnpoli
cbc.ca
Trained to be future soldiers, these Ukrainian youth work to get other kids away from Russian indoctrination | CBC News
Three Ukrainians who grew up in occupied Crimea describe how Russia trained them to become future soldiers for its war on Ukraine, including school classes on how to handle weapons — part of a larger ...
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 21h
Oh, he wants to pretend he’s the only one fighting to save jobs on Thanksgiving. Trying to be a man of the people. #cdnpoli
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
These websites sell drugs and ship through Canada Post, but experts say it's hard to shut them down. #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1aa...
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These websites sell drugs and ship through Canada Post, but experts say it's hard to shut them down
YouTube video by CBC News
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Scott Robertson @sarobertson.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Rachel Notley on Danielle Smith: "I don't see the calling of this referendum as a strategic ploy on her part to kill the issue. I think she's been throwing gas on the fire from day one."
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Jamal Greene @jamalgreene.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
A massive, and massively underrated, threat to a functioning democracy. (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/u...
nytimes.com
Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear (Gift Article)
A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.
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Scott Robertson @sarobertson.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Rosie: Would you consider selling Stelco? CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs: For a good offer, yes.
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 21h
That's the point #cdnpoli
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Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
What do #Canadians want their govt to do about the #USTrade dispute? ➡️ 73% of CDN want Canada to refuse difficult #concessions, even if it means worsening trade relations with the United States Ranging from 60% in Saskatchewan to 79% in Atlantic Canada. Canadians do NOT want further concessions
angusreidforum.com
Canada and U.S. trade: Canadians favour a firm approach to negotiations - Angus Reid Forum
Use up and down arrow keys to resize the meta box pane. Canadians expect the trade dispute to hurt, but that has not weakened support for a firm and united response. New research shows a public balanc...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
“True North, a right-wing media organization, promoted the event on social media as “the most important free speech event of the year” “Media outlets were denied access to the event and were unable to hear the premier’s remarks.” Alberta in a nutshell. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
calgaryherald.com
Smith says she attended True North event to sway separatists, but critics aren't convinced
Premier Danielle Smith says she attended True North event to sway separatists, but critics aren't convinced
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"The rule of law is under vicious attack in this province and I am not the first, nor will I be the last, to call this out. When an institution is silent in the face of what is happening in this province, that silence is complicity." Another resignation at the Law Society.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Here we go: (orange temper tantrum incoming) In a joint statement, Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom expressed strong disagreement with the U.S. ICC sanctions. /1 thread www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
canada.ca
Joint statement of the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan the Netherlands and the United Kingdom
“We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of th...
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Andrew Thomson on Jamieson Greer thinking the Quebec election was a defeat for Carney: "Americans just don't understand how Canadian politics work. In that way, we're probably lucky that they're pretty dumb, with a B." #cdnpoli
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Mullin’s only concern is that ICE didn’t know there was a child in the car??? Sickening #cdnpoli
cbc.ca
NYPD bodycam footage shows scene as officers arrive after ICE-involved shooting | CBC
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Just don’t go!! Global Affairs #Canada says the number of arrest and detention cases involving Canadians citizens has jumped 60%. The department’s annual report on consular cases, published today, tracks an increase in arrests between /1 thread www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
ctvnews.ca
Canada records 60 per cent spike in arrests, detentions of Canadians in United States
Global Affairs Canada says the number of arrest and detention cases involving Canadians citizens has jumped 60 per cent.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Today we got access to a smoking gun document from ICE that shows how it is weaponized against progressive groups registering voters while building a voter suppression database.
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Are the BC Conservatives hiding other promises from voters? Who else received a letter, Mr. Dierkson? #cdnpoli #bcpoli
dailyhive.com
B.C. Conservatives eye ending ICBC no-fault insurance, weigh private competition | Daily Hive | Urbanized
If elected, the Conservative Party of B.C. will consider changing ICBC's no-fault insurance system, restoring the ability to go to court.
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
BC Conservatives are starting to show Trumpian colours. They want a DOGE. DOGE was such a success in the US! #cdnpoli
globalnews.ca
BC NDP and Conservative leaders campaign in the Okanagan - Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
BC NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson were in the Okanagan Friday, making campaign promises on grocery prices, wildfire protection and public safety.
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Garnet Henderson @garnethenderson.com · 06/10/2026
SCOOP: Nearly $9 million in federal family planning funds will go to organizations with anti-abortion ties. One org, which received almost $4.3 million, has never taken in more than $50k in a single year. Read more @autonomynews.co:
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Nearly $9 Million in HHS Grants Go to Groups With Anti-Abortion Ties
Millions in family planning funds are earmarked to create training centers, including one dedicated to infertility. The recipients have links to crisis pregnancy centers, the Heritage Foundation, and ...
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Alberta will not be the weak link that causes a breakup of Canada. Alberta will not give in to separatists and their American enablers. Alberta will come out and vote to stay in Canada and we’ll solve our disagreements without foreign interference. youtu.be/YIN9c-_qfO8
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The campaigns trying to sway the Alberta separation vote
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Please eat road salt, it waa no important getting it remove from thr tariff list. The rest is fine...enjoy inflation #cdnpoli
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
New response to Alberta-US operative reports: Conservative MP Dane Lloyd called them concerning. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said foreign influence in democratic events must not occur. No interference finding announced. 🔗 Source: globalnews.ca/news/1208817... ❤️🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦❤️
globalnews.ca
Danielle Smith unaware of reported Alberta separatist meetings with U.S. strategists | Globalnews.ca
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she will vote against separation but has been accused of not doing enough to quell separatist sentiment in the province.
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
They are anti-Poilièvre, but apparently don’t mind a disguised Poilièvre as long as he’s from the Parti Québécois. At least it’s a minority government. #cdnpoli
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I am oblivious... I do not know anything, please forgive me #cdnpoli
nationalnewswatch.com
Alberta premier unaware of reported separatist meetings with U.S.…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Ottawa organization Hidden Harvest collects fruit from private and city owned trees to donate to those in need, similar program in other parts of Ontario as well.
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
You've got to be kidding me. This is the most hypocritical statement I've ever seen. That is a huge betrayal to me. Oh, I understand the people here, I guess you're just as gullible as the political lies being fed to you. #cdnpoli
ctvnews.ca
Alberta-born k.d. lang says people should listen to each other, doesn't have strong stance on separatism
Alberta-born musician k.d. lang says she understands the entrenched grievances in the province, even if she doesn’t have a strong opinion on separatism.
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
That country has always bowed down to violence. No one has ever put an end to it, and now they wonder how Trump came to power. This is cultural. No matter the election result, they will end up with a Trump and JD Vance in the future. They are the symptoms of much deeper issues. #cdnpoli
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Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#DeanBlundell #Substack
deanblundell.substack.com
BOMBSHELL: MAGA's Plan to Break Up Canada Just Got Exposed in Alberta and Quebec
MAGA operatives flew into Calgary to help break Canada. The separatists said thanks and asked what else they could sell as CSIS opens investigations into the Trump Regime/treasonous Canadians.
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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Leaked Federal documents show Alberta could see an exodus of talent leave for neighbouring provinces if the separation debate continues (even if it stays). Alberta gained nearly 17.5K net skilled workers in 2021. Imagine reversing that & B.C. and Saskatchewan could end up stealing the talent 🇨🇦
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Hudson Williams wore this cardigan. Then the Indigenous designer's business went viral #Canada Designer saw online sales spike and the $350 cardigan quickly sold out www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
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Hudson Williams wore an Indigenous designer's cardigan — then it sold out | CBC News
The Heated Rivalry star wore Indigenous designer Justin Jacob Louis's blue-and-black journey knit cardigan to an event in New York on Wednesday along with an orange ribbon on his chest marking Nationa...
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
MAGA Americans: Canada better not interfere in our midterms! Also MAGA Americans: here's why we think you should change your laws to make them more like ours.
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
He suddenly wants to buy votes. I mean, $90 compared to the billions he’s given to wealthy people… he seems to think your life and your vote are worth $90. #cdnpoli
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 02/10/2026
The White House is coordinating with the Justice Department to hide its abortion agenda from voters until after they've voted in order to try to influence the results of the election.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A professor at the University of Waterloo #Canada has developed a filter to filter out microplastics from drinking water
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thank you! #ForeverCanadian www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/lett...
theglobeandmail.com
Letters to the editor: ‘Being proudly Canadian is admirable. But … traditionally, Canadians lack loyalty.’ Letters to the editor for Oct. 1
In today’s letters to the editor: Alberta and Canada; Buy Canadian; tariffs; U.S. doctors; human rights; ostriches; Canada Post
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ah yes, it is Canada'a fault if they lose the midterms. Obviously, Americans are pleased with the current administration. #cdnpoli
cbc.ca
Trump trade adviser says Canada will 'pay even more dearly' if 'you interfere' in U.S. midterms | CBC News
One of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade advisers is threatening repercussions for Canada if it "interferes" in the upcoming midterm elections — though it's not clear what he anticipates the country...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A Canadian response to the convicted felon in the White House who claims that Canada will come pleading for a deal and say, "Sir, we're sorry." That ain't ever gonna happen. @meidascanada.ca
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I bet they voted MAGA #cdnpoli
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MLB @mlbbot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Happy Max 🥹
Max Scherzer hugs a teammate. Scherzer wears a white Blue Jays jersey and a blue cap. (Photo: Michael Chisholm/Major League Baseball)Max Scherzer hugs George Springer. They wear white Blue Jays jerseys and blue caps.
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Quebec's premier contacted CSIS over possible U.S. interference in the Oct. 5 vote, after a U.S. think tank essay urged backing sovereigntists. Anand: "Right now I do not have proof." Seriously? 😒 🔗 Source: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
cbc.ca
Federal intelligence agency contacted as U.S. interference claims swirl in Quebec election | CBC News
Quebec's incumbent premier says she is "very concerned" about possible interference in the provincial election by the United States.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Alberta separatism is provocative, divisive, disloyal to Canada, and a threat to our democracy. It is nothing less than a radicalized movement that undermines our capacity to protect ourselves against the threat of domination by the United States.” thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...
thetyee.ca
The Uncomfortable Roots of Alberta Separatism | The Tyee
It’s a home-grown movement sparked by the Freedom Convoy protests. An excerpt from ‘Divided We Fall.’
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
America hits a new high. They have the best poverty numbers in American history. Congrats. #cdnpoli
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Trump: "We have the best, uhh, I guess you could say poverty. They talk poverty. We have the best poverty numbers ever in the history of our country." You can’t make this up even if you try 🤦🏽‍♂️😂
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Unsurprisingly, there are almost no Russian-made components in Russia's new Geran-4 drone. While Chinese parts surprise no one, how a Texas Instruments onboard computer got there is a major question. #cdnpoli
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Boycott DoorDash. They think they should be influencing politics. #cdnpoli
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Blame your stupid President who continues to threaten Canada's sovereignty. Trump forces the sale of California winery. Fix your title, Los Angeles Times #Canada #LosAngesTimes
latimes.com
Canada's boycott forces the sale of a California winery
As California's wine industry struggles, a family-owned vineyard spanning 3,500 acres is for sale after its exports to Canada dropped 35% in a year.
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is scandalous. He is a Residential School survivor who negotiated the creation of Nunavut with the Government of Canada, yet he has been forcibly relocated four times. Have we no shame? Watch the video: "elder care facility negotiator nunavut" #cdnpoli #Nunavut #IndigenousRights
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He helped found Nunavut, now he's fighting to age there
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Louise Lyon: "I don’t like the Liberals,” so apparently it’s worth creating an earthquake over political differences and opinions. Tolerance seems to be the real problem.. #cdnpoli
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LaurenSJ @laurenshirleyj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Autocracy 101: a government-controlled propaganda outlet. And these were the same followers criticizing public TV. #cdnpoli
foxbaltimore.com
White House launching 'Trump TV' amid media ban dispute. What is it?
The White House is launching "Trump TV" on Monday night, just days after President Donald Trump announced a ban of CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House.
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Don Cochrane 🇨🇦 @doncochraneyow.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Temperamentally and rhetorically, he seems unable to adapt to changing circumstances. He keeps falling back on outrage politics and name calling. Everything is personal. Every political problem for Poilievre becomes a contest between him and somebody else.” September 21, 2026
thewalrus.ca
Pierre Poilievre’s Great Unravelling | The Walrus
He looked destined to become prime minister. Now he’s struggling to find his place in Carney’s Canada
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