Kirk Tousaw
@kirktousaw.bsky.social
I helped legalize cannabis in Canada and won some precedent setting medical cannabis cases. Now I practice law in British Columbia and run a cannabis company called Great Gardener Farms. Dad and husband. Deadhead. Lions fan. He/him.
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I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
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Oh ffs.
Trump’s White House is naming fentanyl as a chemical weapon to justify the indiscriminate “drug boat” bombings it’s been carrying out in the Caribbean, which have killed 80 people to date.
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Trump’s White House is naming fentanyl as a chemical weapon to justify the indiscriminate “drug boat” bombings it’s been carrying out in the Caribbean, which have killed 80 people to date.
newrepublic.com/post/203243/...
Secret DOJ Memo Claims Chemical Weapon Threat From “Drug Boats”
The Trump administration has a new justification for bombing boats in the Caribbean.
newrepublic.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Oh ffs.
Trump’s White House is naming fentanyl as a chemical weapon to justify the indiscriminate “drug boat” bombings it’s been carrying out in the Caribbean, which have killed 80 people to date.
newrepublic.com/post/203243/...
Trump’s White House is naming fentanyl as a chemical weapon to justify the indiscriminate “drug boat” bombings it’s been carrying out in the Caribbean, which have killed 80 people to date.
newrepublic.com/post/203243/...
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There is no such thing as “narcoterrorism” — it’s a political construct designed to stigmatize & dehumanize target groups while rationalizing extreme & often illegal responses. Drug traffickers do resort to extreme violence, but they are not motivated by ideology, religion, or grievance. Just 💰💵.
November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
There is no such thing as “narcoterrorism” — it’s a political construct designed to stigmatize & dehumanize target groups while rationalizing extreme & often illegal responses. Drug traffickers do resort to extreme violence, but they are not motivated by ideology, religion, or grievance. Just 💰💵.
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My full story on the “people’s filibuster:” how Ken Sim and the ABC councillors got an earful this week from people opposed to their zero tax increase budget. #vanpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
The ‘People’s Filibuster’ Comes to Vancouver City Hall | The Tyee
Over 600 people signed up to speak to Mayor Ken Sim’s tax-freeze budget. Most were opposed.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
My full story on the “people’s filibuster:” how Ken Sim and the ABC councillors got an earful this week from people opposed to their zero tax increase budget. #vanpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein
A batch of Jeffrey Epstein’s emails released by House Democrats reveals that the late convicted sex offender wrote in 2019 that Donald Trump “knew about the girls” in Epstein’s sex trafficking case.
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Jeffrey Epstein Emails Reveal Trump 'Knew' About Victims
A batch of Jeffrey Epstein’s emails released by House Democrats revealed that Donald Trump "knew about the girls" in the sex trafficking case.
www.rollingstone.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein
I guess the super duper totally innocent definitely not a rapist pedo president is just pressuring people to not release the files that he promised to release because he’s definitely not in them and is in fact totally innocent yah?
Telling that Trump didn't even bother to pressure MTG.
It's a side quest for sure, but it suggests he feels she is truly done with him.
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It's a side quest for sure, but it suggests he feels she is truly done with him.
www.axios.com/2025/11/12/e...
Trump pressures Boebert, Mace to back down on Epstein files
If any GOP member were to remove their name, the petition would no longer have the necessary support.
www.axios.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I guess the super duper totally innocent definitely not a rapist pedo president is just pressuring people to not release the files that he promised to release because he’s definitely not in them and is in fact totally innocent yah?
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Let's be honest: the hemp ban exists for the same reason that cannabis is a Schedule I controlled substance. The carceral state is a for profit industry, and marginalized people are the product.
They'd make soft drinks a felony if it was profitable to do so.
They'd make soft drinks a felony if it was profitable to do so.
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Let's be honest: the hemp ban exists for the same reason that cannabis is a Schedule I controlled substance. The carceral state is a for profit industry, and marginalized people are the product.
They'd make soft drinks a felony if it was profitable to do so.
They'd make soft drinks a felony if it was profitable to do so.
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I personally think before any judge sentences a person to incarceration or detention, they should have to spend a night in that facility themselves.
And the same goes for the prosecutor recommending the sentence.
I don't care what the alleged crime is. The defendant is still a human being.
And the same goes for the prosecutor recommending the sentence.
I don't care what the alleged crime is. The defendant is still a human being.
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I personally think before any judge sentences a person to incarceration or detention, they should have to spend a night in that facility themselves.
And the same goes for the prosecutor recommending the sentence.
I don't care what the alleged crime is. The defendant is still a human being.
And the same goes for the prosecutor recommending the sentence.
I don't care what the alleged crime is. The defendant is still a human being.
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“The Liberal government plans to use its buying power to spur the development of data centres in Canada, but won’t yet commit significant sums to fund projects itself.”
Lots to unpack here, including many questions that probably should’ve been answered before Carney decided on his AI strategy.
Lots to unpack here, including many questions that probably should’ve been answered before Carney decided on his AI strategy.
Budget reveals how Ottawa plans to make data-centre deals - The Logic
The government passes on major financing for the capital expenditures of AI infrastructure projects in an attempt to protect Canada from a potential AI bubble
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November 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“The Liberal government plans to use its buying power to spur the development of data centres in Canada, but won’t yet commit significant sums to fund projects itself.”
Lots to unpack here, including many questions that probably should’ve been answered before Carney decided on his AI strategy.
Lots to unpack here, including many questions that probably should’ve been answered before Carney decided on his AI strategy.
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One of many costs to US murder (sorry, no better word for it) in Caribbean:
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One of many costs to US murder (sorry, no better word for it) in Caribbean:
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
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I think tonight shows why “moderate to win elections” is a real risk
the big divide in the Dem caucus, as many have noted, has been less moderate vs progressive than fight versus don’t fight
but it’s not a coincidence that basically everyone in the “don’t fight” camp is a moderate
the big divide in the Dem caucus, as many have noted, has been less moderate vs progressive than fight versus don’t fight
but it’s not a coincidence that basically everyone in the “don’t fight” camp is a moderate
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I think tonight shows why “moderate to win elections” is a real risk
the big divide in the Dem caucus, as many have noted, has been less moderate vs progressive than fight versus don’t fight
but it’s not a coincidence that basically everyone in the “don’t fight” camp is a moderate
the big divide in the Dem caucus, as many have noted, has been less moderate vs progressive than fight versus don’t fight
but it’s not a coincidence that basically everyone in the “don’t fight” camp is a moderate
Absolute failure of leadership, integrity and political instincts.
Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Absolute failure of leadership, integrity and political instincts.
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
Of course the lesson that Dem “leadership” takes from unprecedented wins by young vibrant Dems that take the fight to the GOP is…to immediately fold. Gross. Primary them all.
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Of course the lesson that Dem “leadership” takes from unprecedented wins by young vibrant Dems that take the fight to the GOP is…to immediately fold. Gross. Primary them all.
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Cull the Democratic Party. Systematically chip away all the weak, corporate centrists and corrupt, gutless elected officials who refuse to fight and instead suck at the teat of the oligarchy.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Cull the Democratic Party. Systematically chip away all the weak, corporate centrists and corrupt, gutless elected officials who refuse to fight and instead suck at the teat of the oligarchy.
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Liberals want to change rules around collective bargaining
Any guesses whether those changes will benefit workers?
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/06/u...
Any guesses whether those changes will benefit workers?
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Unions condemn federal government's plans to change collective bargaining rules
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions are condemning the government’s proposed amendments to collective bargaining rules — though they admit they know little at this point about what those changes co...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Liberals want to change rules around collective bargaining
Any guesses whether those changes will benefit workers?
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/06/u...
Any guesses whether those changes will benefit workers?
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/06/u...
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DULF co-founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum were each found guilty of three counts of trafficking meth, heroin and cocaine this morning.
The pair are launching a constitutional challenge later this month of the CDSA and their convictions won't be entered until then. Story up shortly on @thetyee.ca
The pair are launching a constitutional challenge later this month of the CDSA and their convictions won't be entered until then. Story up shortly on @thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
DULF co-founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum were each found guilty of three counts of trafficking meth, heroin and cocaine this morning.
The pair are launching a constitutional challenge later this month of the CDSA and their convictions won't be entered until then. Story up shortly on @thetyee.ca
The pair are launching a constitutional challenge later this month of the CDSA and their convictions won't be entered until then. Story up shortly on @thetyee.ca
This is a comprehensive overview and analysis of the DULF guilty verdict and case. Charter battle starts November 24. Best wishes and kudos to all involved in this critical litigation.
Court finds DULF guilty for compassion club "heralded as success"
Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
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Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
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Court finds DULF guilty for compassion club "heralded as success"
Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
drugdatadecoded.ca
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This is a comprehensive overview and analysis of the DULF guilty verdict and case. Charter battle starts November 24. Best wishes and kudos to all involved in this critical litigation.
So PP is a loathsome person and increasingly an inept politician. I guess it takes more than hating JT to run a party. That said I hope he continues as CPC leader because even though it means we’d still have to hear from him it also means the CPC isn’t likely to win the next election.
“It’s an historic fuck-up”
Pierre Poilievre’s week couldn’t get any worse, and yet it did.
It will be a miracle if he even makes it to the leadership review.
#cdnpoli
Pierre Poilievre’s week couldn’t get any worse, and yet it did.
It will be a miracle if he even makes it to the leadership review.
#cdnpoli
November 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
So PP is a loathsome person and increasingly an inept politician. I guess it takes more than hating JT to run a party. That said I hope he continues as CPC leader because even though it means we’d still have to hear from him it also means the CPC isn’t likely to win the next election.
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
Here’s an idea: don’t do this. It’s neither necessary nor likely to make Canadians any safer. The money is better spent on other things. Literally any other things.
Unlocked | The Liberals have pledged $1.7-billion to hire 1,000 RCMP personnel over the next four years as the force faces a vacancy rate of 7.7 per cent, representing more than 1,400 jobs outside of that hiring push.
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Meeting feds’ ‘ambitious’ RCMP hiring pledge will require ‘imaginative’ ideas, says advisory board chair
The Liberals have pledged $1.7-billion to hire 1,000 RCMP personnel over the next four years as the force faces a vacancy rate of 7.7 per cent, representing more than 1,400 jobs outside of that…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Here’s an idea: don’t do this. It’s neither necessary nor likely to make Canadians any safer. The money is better spent on other things. Literally any other things.
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ABC caught spreading disinformation in support of their rubber-stamping of the latest VPD budget increase.
This while imposing brutal cuts to public services across the city.
Zero means zero integrity.
#EvictKenSim #vanpoli #Vancouver
This while imposing brutal cuts to public services across the city.
Zero means zero integrity.
#EvictKenSim #vanpoli #Vancouver
Inaccurate violent crime statistics touted by Vancouver mayor’s party
Inaccurate violent crime statistics touted by Vancouver mayor’s party
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC party published inaccurate statistics about a decrease in violent crime in the city when touting the impact of its “historic investments” in public safety.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:51 AM
ABC caught spreading disinformation in support of their rubber-stamping of the latest VPD budget increase.
This while imposing brutal cuts to public services across the city.
Zero means zero integrity.
#EvictKenSim #vanpoli #Vancouver
This while imposing brutal cuts to public services across the city.
Zero means zero integrity.
#EvictKenSim #vanpoli #Vancouver
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk