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Elizabeth

@lizsec.ca
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Director of Cyber Security. Mom to two great kids, focusing on finding my political voice again with an intersection of cyber crime, labour, and human rights. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #bced (je pratiquerai peut-être aussi mon français)

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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 09/10/2026
The new Moscow-Washington Axis just dropped. What the fuck are we doing here...
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 08/10/2026
2006: It's Thursday night and I ordered pizza for dinner, I'm sitting down and playing WoW and enjoying my evening. 2026: It's Thursday night and I ordered pizza for dinner, I'm sitting down and playing WoW Forever Beta and enjoying my evening.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 07/10/2026
Ah K-12... Advanced Threat Protection flagged a file in SharePoint Online shared inside a Teams Chat Files folder. It was a image.jpg.lnk file with the command 'C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0' That is some Alt-F4 level trolling.
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I'M Not Mad
Alt: Ron Burgundy saying I'm not even mad, that's amazing.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 02/10/2026
Better door disturbance today while working from home. I had a city councillor up for re-election that I'm also happy to support 😂
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 01/10/2026
Well that was interesting... I have a doorbell camera and 2 local RCMP just showed up while I was at work. They were looking for previous owner of my house that I bought from her estate over a year ago. Clearly this was a wellness check and someone didn't know she had passed. 🙃
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 29/09/2026
How about no. I’m just going to mash that report spam button.
Unsolicited text message from the Conservative Party of BC asking who I will vote for.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 24/09/2026
Here’s the official release from the district. burnabyschools.ca/incident-imp...
burnabyschools.ca
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 23/09/2026
Just heard that a BC School District was hit with a cyber incident this week. Not the way any district IT team wants to start the school year. #bcpoli
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 22/09/2026
And as usual a politician will run what ever direction they think will get them to the power they crave. Eby with this snap election included, but the right side of the spectrum is really on a whole other level.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 22/09/2026
Last I checked international relations were a federal responsibility. I guess I'm voting Green this year, we really don't need an election right at this moment.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 17/09/2026
My province just having a normal day dealing with our own Maple MAGA party. This is also fucking nuts by our standards too.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 16/09/2026
I keep thinking of the Simpson meme, this is the dumbest thing he has said ... so far. Yes, we can save so much money not buying stuff, "the grocery stores and gas stations have been ripping us off for far too long."
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 15/09/2026
Who can blame them, if you're a woman with any kind of public profile, it's an absolute shit show online. Kind of proud of the fact that the only two candidates for mayor for my city are both women, though the incumbent was acclaimed 4 years ago. 🙃
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 08/09/2026
"easily bypassing school board security methods aimed at blocking such use." Having spent the 10 of the last 15 years of my career doing K-12 IT. We don't have the capacity or budget to fully lock down everything. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A parent-led 'techlash' is pushing back on classroom screen time, ubiquitous tech at school | CBC News
A pushback is emerging against screen time in school and tech tools woven into education today, with some parents linking it to a range of woes, from waning student attention spans to data breaches th...
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 04/09/2026
Just saw a FB post from my CPC MP that was quickly deleted. It was bashing the liberals for high gas prices, un affordability oh and it was entirely AI generated slop.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 31/08/2026
Apparently this image is enough to get an Instagram account suspended in today's world. Anyways, the legend that has become The Penthouse sign in Vancouver lives on.
Sign above the entrance to "The Penthouse" a strip club in Vancouver. The marquee reads "Can't Handle a pool, but wants our lake?"
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 31/08/2026
I was wondering when she was going to jump ship, better late than never I suppose. I highly suspect her former Chilliwack colleague will stay and likely be the next leader of the party when KLF gets the eventual boot and the party finishes it's total collapse.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 26/08/2026
🎶And another one gone, and another one gone....🎶 She was, as I recall, an early BC United defector too.
I’ve made the decision today that I can no longer serve as a member of the BC Conservative Caucus under the leadership of Kerry-Lynne Findlay and I will sit as an Independent Member of the Legislative Assembly.

On July 29, it was reported in the media that during the BC Conservative leadership campaign, Ms. Findlay was alleged to have made serious and unfounded accusations about me, including remarks that called my allegiance to Canada into question. These remarks were disrespectful, hurtful and made me question my place in the BC Conservatives under her leadership. At the time though, I was travelling with family and I attempted to put the matter behind me. I had a brief conversation thereafter with the leader who did not apologize and wanted to focus on what’s ahead of us. I decided to try to move on.

When I recently returned home, I understood the full extent and reach of Ms. Findlay’s comments. I had many friends and individuals from the community reach out to me to say they do not believe these false allegations and were shocked no apology was issued. I realized that these allegations had caused real damage to my reputation and had created serious concern within the community.

Following an exchange with Ms. Findlay and her Chief of Staff earlier this week, I was told an apology and clarification would be issued. To date, no statement has been issued.

I cannot continue to sit in a caucus led by someone who has questioned my loyalty without evidence and, when given the opportunity to correct the record, has failed to do so.

I make my decision with a heavy heart, proud of what we have achieved since I joined the BC Conservatives. Unfortunately, I believe all that progress is now at risk. I firmly believe we need an alternative to the NDP that is trying to grow and not one trying to divide. That is not the direction of the BC Conservatives under Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

I want to thank my BC Conservative colleagues who have been steadfast with me. I consider you …
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 25/08/2026
I've been playing it again recently and even the "Next-Gen" update from a few years ago was still holding up and looking great on my RTX 5070 TI in 4k. Curious to try out the improvements.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 25/08/2026
Ok, this is a cool piece of trivia for #bcpoli
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 25/08/2026
Another BC Conservative jumps ship ... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Another B.C. Conservative MLA leaves amid frustrations with Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership | CBC News
Rosalyn Bird, the MLA for Prince George-Valemount, is the latest MLA to leave the B.C. Conservative caucus. It comes on the heels of the departures of Ian Paton and Peter Milobar, who say they plan to...
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 25/08/2026
Ugh, not Dolly. 😢 Is the Kissinger meme coming back as the Trump meme anytime soon?
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 22/08/2026
180 jobs with Gibsons population around 4500. My grandfather worked here for decades, and my dad did a few shutdowns in his time too. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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180 workers to lose jobs in B.C. mill cutback | CBC News
The Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill in Port Mellon on the Sunshine Coast will close its paper operations effective immediately, affecting up to 180 workers.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 17/08/2026
"But that caricature works only if people like me don’t exist—and I exist" I've always felt this will be the way we win. The right wants to focus on the caricature, the imaginary scary trans person.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 13/08/2026
I have an issue recently where I can’t stick to a game, so lots unfinished. That said Minecraft sticks out for me. My son loves it and always wants me to play with him. Which I do, but I’d much rather play absolutely anything else…
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 10/08/2026
Want to get black listed as a vendor, call my personal cell from what ever list you managed to find it on (I've had the number for 20+ years, so I know it's out there). And not once but 4 times in the last 2 weeks, from a local area code not the one on your email signature which I've also ignored.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 27/07/2026
I just saw the news article and saw his name and jumped on here. Just in disbelief.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 24/07/2026
I'll admit my imposter syndrome sometimes runs wild, though it's often impressively shattered. It's month 2 at my new org, within a week I knew the key priorities. A report in the works for the last 6 months reaffirms my findings and the work I've already started is officially top priority now.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 20/07/2026
TIL. I also found this post from last year from a journalist with the Kwantlen First Nation. bsky.app/profile/rjja...
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 17/07/2026
I wouldn't put it past the AB government to try to argue that pro Canadian patriotism is somehow a political activity. But in the mean time I'm just here for the schadenfreude from the separatist 😂 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta separatists 'frustrated and flummoxed' over fundraising tallies from pro-Canada group | CBC News
Some separatist groups are “frustrated and flummoxed” over Elections Alberta’s third-party advertising rules ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 06/07/2026
Finally, I've been waiting for this announcement. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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B.C. political party leader criminally charged after rainbow crosswalk vandalism
Two men accused of vandalizing a rainbow crosswalk in Surrey during a “protest” are now facing criminal charges, police announced Monday.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 06/07/2026
I don't get this whole movement, it's all bullshit. My grandmother didn't marry my grandfather until she was 31, in 1955. She was the minister's daughter, got her degree and was a teacher. She was a stay at home mom after that but always had her education to fall back on if needed.
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Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihate.ca · 30/06/2026
REPORT: We reviewed social media posts of far-right independent media, influencers, and columnists in the 72 hours following the Tumbler Ridge school shooting. What we found was an astounding volume of content seemingly aimed at dehumanizing and stirring up hate against transgender people. 🧵
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Online transphobia following the 2026 Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Another harm was borne out of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy; based on the research conducted and contained in this report, social media and online content generated by various entities is indicative of th...
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 30/06/2026
I was thinking about this a bit more, Maahs is a terrible speaker. As I recall during her time on the school board she cannot carry a cohesive and coherent thought or opinion from start to finish.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 29/06/2026
The fact that Maahs is in as the official opposition leader and Warbus is out as the house leader should tell everyone all they need to know on where the BC Conservatives are heading.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 25/06/2026
I don't know how fast and how far the NDP can run away from it's membership core. The "too big to fail" should never apply to the commodification of housing and rewarding the speculators that drove asinine price increases. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ9U...
youtube.com
'We are not bailing out developers': B.C. housing minister responds to condo plan criticism
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 24/06/2026
I forgot how much fun doing cybersecurity stuff in the K-12 environment with a bunch of creative high schoolers can be.
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Jonah Hill's 'Cut It Off' Gesture
Alt: Jonah Hill's 'Cut It Off' Gesture
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 23/06/2026
Started my new role and meeting with the IT managers. I found out one manager is same age as me. We make small talk at the end and then find out I went to school with his wife for a couple years. Conversation continues and he's played hockey with guys that I used to played soccer with.... 😂
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 18/06/2026
Sounds like leadership material to me. www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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RCMP officer charged with threatening Donald Trump
An RCMP officer based in Quebec has been charged with uttering threats online toward U.S. President Donald Trump while he was deployed to oversee security operations at the G7 summit last year in Albe...
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 12/06/2026
I shall now refer to all PCs as wee-woo wagons 🤣 theprogress.com/2026/06/11/w...
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‘Wee-Woo Wagon’ one of three names given to Chilliwack RCMP cruisers by elementary kids - Chilliwack Progress
Name the cruiser contest adds personality to 3 Schools and Youth Team police vehicles
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 05/06/2026
RIP Giles. I might have to watch Repo! The Genetic Opera this weekend.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 04/06/2026
🎶until tomorrow I'll just keep moving on...🎶 There's a reason why every dog I've ever had has been some mix of German Shepherd. Tracker and I will be watching the new Littlest Hobo when the episodes come out. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
A German Shepherd mix breed called Tracker. Sitting in a wooed area with grass and trees. His ears perked up and on guard while his owner, me, rests in a hammock outside of the photo crop.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 03/06/2026
I know Vancouver drivers get a well deserved bad rap, but I can’t recall someone getting their car on to the Skytrain tracks, yet.
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Cariad Heather @cariad.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
cariad.keigher.ca/2026/06/01/f... If you would like to read about the talk I gave, I put my notes and more into a blog post! Canada’s first cyber security crime case from 1977!
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Canada's First Computer Crime Case
I may edit this later as I really think that this is a bit of a word salad, but enjoy a text version of a presentation I gave at BSides Vancouver 2026 on June 1, 2026. I’ll start off with this: my cur...
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 31/05/2026
I really expected Fulmer to be the first one to drop off the ballot, with Findlay at the top I suspect fully suspect the division under Rustad will continue.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 08/05/2026
Might be time for my next move professionally, maybe returning to the public sector 🙃 Though if I do this, I'm not sure I'd leave again. Maybe eventually do some vCISO work on the side.
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Guy Felicella @guyfelicella.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proclaimed May 29, 2024 as “Guy Felicella Day” in honour of my work advocating for “BOTH HARM REDUCTION AND RECOVERY.” Tomorrow, I’m returning it. I won’t be used as part of a disingenuous display of fake compassion. My full statement is below 👇
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 04/05/2026
The kids are alright .. 🥸 www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home...
media.tenor.com
two women wearing hats and coats are standing next to each other in a room .
Alt: several kids in a trench coat disguised as 2 men wearing hats and beards are in front of mel brooks as a banker trying to get a loan.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 28/04/2026
I hated brother printers back in the early 2000s, but when my 15 year old Canon laser MFC finally dies a cheap brother laser will likely replace it.
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Elizabeth @lizsec.ca · 16/04/2026
And of course it’s also a white Tesla..
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