Deborah McCaig
@damccaig.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Stand the gaff Canada!
Interested in politics, world affairs, social justice, and all things sciencey. Background in university admin, leadership development, municipal management, and board governance.
Interested in politics, world affairs, social justice, and all things sciencey. Background in university admin, leadership development, municipal management, and board governance.
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I'm doing my annual cull of emails and found this. Remember when Danielle Smith thought she could pardon Coutts blockaders and pandemic restriction scofflaws? I filed a FOIP to see if Alberta Justice had been asked to consider that bizarre belief. 1
January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I'm doing my annual cull of emails and found this. Remember when Danielle Smith thought she could pardon Coutts blockaders and pandemic restriction scofflaws? I filed a FOIP to see if Alberta Justice had been asked to consider that bizarre belief. 1
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When police and school officials tried to stop two French teachers from instructing children at a school in Ottawa in January 1916, they were met by 70 women armed with hatpins and frying pans.
This is the story of the Battle of the Hatpins and les gardiennes de Guigues.
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This is the story of the Battle of the Hatpins and les gardiennes de Guigues.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
When police and school officials tried to stop two French teachers from instructing children at a school in Ottawa in January 1916, they were met by 70 women armed with hatpins and frying pans.
This is the story of the Battle of the Hatpins and les gardiennes de Guigues.
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This is the story of the Battle of the Hatpins and les gardiennes de Guigues.
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This story is so exquisitely Canadian. Instead of Elbows Up, it was Rolling Pins Up!
January 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This story is so exquisitely Canadian. Instead of Elbows Up, it was Rolling Pins Up!
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American deaths protecting Greenland : 0.
Danish deaths supporting USA in Afghanistan and Iraq: 52.
More lies from scumbags.
Danish deaths supporting USA in Afghanistan and Iraq: 52.
More lies from scumbags.
January 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
American deaths protecting Greenland : 0.
Danish deaths supporting USA in Afghanistan and Iraq: 52.
More lies from scumbags.
Danish deaths supporting USA in Afghanistan and Iraq: 52.
More lies from scumbags.
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Now, on top of that, Israel is taking steps to stop MSF and other NGOs from working in Gaza entirely, and international supplies and staff have been denied entry.
This prevents organizations from providing services and is in breach of Israel's obligations under International Humanitarian Law.
This prevents organizations from providing services and is in breach of Israel's obligations under International Humanitarian Law.
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Now, on top of that, Israel is taking steps to stop MSF and other NGOs from working in Gaza entirely, and international supplies and staff have been denied entry.
This prevents organizations from providing services and is in breach of Israel's obligations under International Humanitarian Law.
This prevents organizations from providing services and is in breach of Israel's obligations under International Humanitarian Law.
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Friendly reminder: Greenland is actually Indigenous territory, not "other white people".
Well, now that he going to invade other white people, are the #ffffff going to step up and stop being performative? Your kin on the chopping block now.
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland; US military always an option, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and the use of the U.S. military in furtherance of the goal is "always an option," the White House said on Tuesd...
www.reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Friendly reminder: Greenland is actually Indigenous territory, not "other white people".
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The City of Vancouver continues to provide real-time text updates about council meetings exclusively on a website that produces mass amounts of deepfake non-consensual sexualized images of minors
This is harm. Time for serious people to get serious about it.
"Grok Is Generating About ‘One Nonconsensual Sexualized Image Per Minute’. Regulators around the world are looking into Elon Musk’s xAI after its chatbot began ‘undressing’ celebrities and underage children at the request of users." www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The City of Vancouver continues to provide real-time text updates about council meetings exclusively on a website that produces mass amounts of deepfake non-consensual sexualized images of minors
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House Republicans released Jack Smith’s testimony about his Jan 6 case against Trump on New Year’s Eve, presumably to try to bury it. It didn’t work; here’s what he said:
www.instagram.com/reel/DTMMUXH...
www.instagram.com/reel/DTMMUXH...
jaketapper on Instagram
www.instagram.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:11 AM
House Republicans released Jack Smith’s testimony about his Jan 6 case against Trump on New Year’s Eve, presumably to try to bury it. It didn’t work; here’s what he said:
www.instagram.com/reel/DTMMUXH...
www.instagram.com/reel/DTMMUXH...
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
January 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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PSA: twitter, X, is doing new terms of service that basically make it so that any comtent you share on there including DMs and photos is theirs and they can use it for "any purpose" including commercial use.
So, if you have a page you’ve left up and don’t want them there’s time to act 1/
So, if you have a page you’ve left up and don’t want them there’s time to act 1/
January 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
PSA: twitter, X, is doing new terms of service that basically make it so that any comtent you share on there including DMs and photos is theirs and they can use it for "any purpose" including commercial use.
So, if you have a page you’ve left up and don’t want them there’s time to act 1/
So, if you have a page you’ve left up and don’t want them there’s time to act 1/
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"It's a public safety emergency."
We're seeing a public safety emergency play out right now and what that looks like.
Where are the emergency restrictions? The expedited infrastructure projects? The rapid, targeted, adapted solutions? The regular updates, info sharing, accountability?
We're seeing a public safety emergency play out right now and what that looks like.
Where are the emergency restrictions? The expedited infrastructure projects? The rapid, targeted, adapted solutions? The regular updates, info sharing, accountability?
In partnership with @calgarypolice.bsky.social, we are asking our community to do their part to keep each other safe on the road. Slow down, be patient and courteous, and stay focused.
This isn’t just data — it’s a public safety emergency.
Join the Drive to Zero Lives Lost: calgary.ca/visionzero
This isn’t just data — it’s a public safety emergency.
Join the Drive to Zero Lives Lost: calgary.ca/visionzero
Vision Zero
calgary.ca
January 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM
"It's a public safety emergency."
We're seeing a public safety emergency play out right now and what that looks like.
Where are the emergency restrictions? The expedited infrastructure projects? The rapid, targeted, adapted solutions? The regular updates, info sharing, accountability?
We're seeing a public safety emergency play out right now and what that looks like.
Where are the emergency restrictions? The expedited infrastructure projects? The rapid, targeted, adapted solutions? The regular updates, info sharing, accountability?
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371 likes on X, with hundreds of thank yous.
What we really need is for people to register their thank yous by getting off their butts and helping a recall!
What we really need is for people to register their thank yous by getting off their butts and helping a recall!
January 7, 2026 at 1:18 AM
371 likes on X, with hundreds of thank yous.
What we really need is for people to register their thank yous by getting off their butts and helping a recall!
What we really need is for people to register their thank yous by getting off their butts and helping a recall!
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"That lawyer, identified in court records made public Tuesday as Bryan Ward, has acted a number of times for Sam Mraiche, an Edmonton-based medical equipment entrepreneur whose companies are at the centre of a procurement controversy that has roiled Alberta politics for the past year."
NEW: A podcaster accused of harassing a former AHS director said he was hired by an Edmonton lawyer, court docs show. That lawyer has ties to Sam Mraiche, who owns companies at the centre of Alberta's procurement controversy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
Podcaster accused of harassing former AHS board member says he was hired by Edmonton lawyer, court records show
Legal documents identify Bryan Ward, who has acted for Sam Mraiche on multiple occasions, as the lawyer
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 AM
"That lawyer, identified in court records made public Tuesday as Bryan Ward, has acted a number of times for Sam Mraiche, an Edmonton-based medical equipment entrepreneur whose companies are at the centre of a procurement controversy that has roiled Alberta politics for the past year."
OMG.
Short. Bread. Cookies.
Impossible to resist!
Short. Bread. Cookies.
Impossible to resist!
January 7, 2026 at 1:31 AM
OMG.
Short. Bread. Cookies.
Impossible to resist!
Short. Bread. Cookies.
Impossible to resist!
Sorry, I wish this was true. But I’m not buying it.
January 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Sorry, I wish this was true. But I’m not buying it.
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I will be in Nuuk in the coming weeks to officially open Canada’s consulate and mark a concrete step in strengthening our engagement in support of Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Greenland.
January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I will be in Nuuk in the coming weeks to officially open Canada’s consulate and mark a concrete step in strengthening our engagement in support of Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Greenland.
This is why Canadians love Minnesotans. Same ethos.
January 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
This is why Canadians love Minnesotans. Same ethos.
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I can't tell if it's just me but I feel like general awareness in Calgary of this story is for some reason... low.
Jan. 6, 8:30 a.m. Update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 5, our water use reached 514 ML which is 29 ML higher than our sustainable level – where our treatment plants can provide each day while repairs are made.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 5, our water use reached 514 ML which is 29 ML higher than our sustainable level – where our treatment plants can provide each day while repairs are made.
January 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I can't tell if it's just me but I feel like general awareness in Calgary of this story is for some reason... low.
Our Northern borders are definitely a concern. But the south? They’d have to be crazy to try that.
Oh, wait a minute 🤔
Oh, wait a minute 🤔
January 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Our Northern borders are definitely a concern. But the south? They’d have to be crazy to try that.
Oh, wait a minute 🤔
Oh, wait a minute 🤔
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Why should Alberta stay in Canada? The reasons aren’t just economic or legal. I hope you will read and share my robust rebuttal to those trying to break up our country. And I hope you’ll respond. #cdnpoli #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #Canada #SenateofCanada
The Case for Sticking Around - Alberta Views
Let’s not quit Canada. Let’s make it better for everyone—including Albertans
albertaviews.ca
January 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Opinion: It's time for a centralization movement in Canada
“When Alberta - the richest province with by far the highest per capita incomes in the country - dares to complain about how unfair the rest of Canada is to it, we must push back on the lies…”
open.substack.com/pub/emmettma...
“When Alberta - the richest province with by far the highest per capita incomes in the country - dares to complain about how unfair the rest of Canada is to it, we must push back on the lies…”
open.substack.com/pub/emmettma...
Opinion: It's time for a centralization movement in Canada
Canada is the most decentralized federation in the world.
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Opinion: It's time for a centralization movement in Canada
“When Alberta - the richest province with by far the highest per capita incomes in the country - dares to complain about how unfair the rest of Canada is to it, we must push back on the lies…”
open.substack.com/pub/emmettma...
“When Alberta - the richest province with by far the highest per capita incomes in the country - dares to complain about how unfair the rest of Canada is to it, we must push back on the lies…”
open.substack.com/pub/emmettma...
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