Sean Tucker
@seantucker.bsky.social
Professor (part-time), Occupational Health and Safety
University of Regina
Sessional Lecturer
School of Population and Public Health
UBC
University of Regina
Sessional Lecturer
School of Population and Public Health
UBC
These compromises are really adding up 😢
Carney's statement is finally out. Apparently we "welcome the opportunity for freedom and democracy" through authoritarian, imperialist, illegal military operations. Elbows so low we're squatting at this point:
January 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
These compromises are really adding up 😢
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The IHRA definition should be revoked everywhere
The IHRA is an antisemitism-generator that redefines antisemitism to criminalize criticism of ethnic cleansing and apartheid. This is why genocide activists are typing in all-caps today ⬇️
January 2, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The IHRA definition should be revoked everywhere
Police chiefs & crown prosecutors should pause and think before embarking on a politically-motivated campaign to violate civil liberties and criminalize anti-genocide protests in Canada. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Toronto officers not getting clear direction on policing pro-Palestinian protests, union says
Ontario’s Solicitor-General publicly criticized the police this week for what he called a lack of action at recent protests
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Police chiefs & crown prosecutors should pause and think before embarking on a politically-motivated campaign to violate civil liberties and criminalize anti-genocide protests in Canada. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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This is a fascist move in Ontario happening right now.
The Chief of the Toronto Police Service should make a clear and unequivocal statement that the police do not take orders from elected officials.
Toronto police need to take 'strong action' on anti-Israel mobs, says Ontario solicitor general
Michael Kerzner says well-equipped and empowered Toronto Police Service at of risk undermining public confidence in itself and the rule of law
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
Michael Kerzner says well-equipped and empowered Toronto Police Service at of risk undermining public confidence in itself and the rule of law
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
December 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is a fascist move in Ontario happening right now.
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This year's @ablawg.bsky.social year in review post has lots to say about the state of democracy in Alberta and elsewhere, a major theme on the blog this year. Wishing all our readers a 2026 in which state actors are held to the highest standards of democratic accountability and justice.
Here's ABLawg’s 2025 year in review. I retired several yrs ago but am still an active contributor to the Faculty’s blog on developments on law and policy in Alberta.
ABlawg is an imp bridge betwn the academic and legal practice communities & an important source for media.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
ABlawg is an imp bridge betwn the academic and legal practice communities & an important source for media.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
ABlawg Year in Review 2025
By: Admin PDF Version: ABlawg Year in Review 2025 As is tradition, ABlawg closes 2025 with a summary of highlights over the past 12 months, including some statistics, examples of ABlawg impact, and…
ablawg.ca
December 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This year's @ablawg.bsky.social year in review post has lots to say about the state of democracy in Alberta and elsewhere, a major theme on the blog this year. Wishing all our readers a 2026 in which state actors are held to the highest standards of democratic accountability and justice.
In a democracy, politicians don’t direct police operations.
Toronto police need to take 'strong action' on anti-Israel mobs, says Ontario solicitor general
Michael Kerzner says well-equipped and empowered Toronto Police Service at of risk undermining public confidence in itself and the rule of law
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
Michael Kerzner says well-equipped and empowered Toronto Police Service at of risk undermining public confidence in itself and the rule of law
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In a democracy, politicians don’t direct police operations.
The Chief of the Toronto Police Service should make a clear and unequivocal statement that the police do not take orders from elected officials.
Toronto police need to take 'strong action' on anti-Israel mobs, says Ontario solicitor general
Michael Kerzner says well-equipped and empowered Toronto Police Service at of risk undermining public confidence in itself and the rule of law
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
Michael Kerzner says well-equipped and empowered Toronto Police Service at of risk undermining public confidence in itself and the rule of law
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
December 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Chief of the Toronto Police Service should make a clear and unequivocal statement that the police do not take orders from elected officials.
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Read these posters and tell me how this constitutes hate speech.
Update: One year after @ubcmedicine.bsky.social SPPH violated my academic freedom for speaking out about the genocide in Gaza. Grievance filed in Feb. '25. Later amended to include an outrageous allegation that my posters somehow constitute "hate speech." 1/2
December 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Read these posters and tell me how this constitutes hate speech.
Update: One year after @ubcmedicine.bsky.social SPPH violated my academic freedom for speaking out about the genocide in Gaza. Grievance filed in Feb. '25. Later amended to include an outrageous allegation that my posters somehow constitute "hate speech." 1/2
December 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Update: One year after @ubcmedicine.bsky.social SPPH violated my academic freedom for speaking out about the genocide in Gaza. Grievance filed in Feb. '25. Later amended to include an outrageous allegation that my posters somehow constitute "hate speech." 1/2
David Frum in his own words: “If Canada is a country that has committed genocide is it worth defending? You wouldn’t defend a country that’s committed genocide.” @davidfrum.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
David Frum in his own words: “If Canada is a country that has committed genocide is it worth defending? You wouldn’t defend a country that’s committed genocide.” @davidfrum.bsky.social
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Postmedia is pushing the idea that if constitutionally protected protests are not suppressed by “police and political leadership,” then Palestinian protesters will be targeted with retribution (and/or political violence?)
December 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Postmedia is pushing the idea that if constitutionally protected protests are not suppressed by “police and political leadership,” then Palestinian protesters will be targeted with retribution (and/or political violence?)
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I know everyone is super concerned about ‘inciting terrorism,’ so why exactly is it okay for a Toronto Sun columnist to essentially say that violence is an appropriate response to anti-genocide protesters?
December 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I know everyone is super concerned about ‘inciting terrorism,’ so why exactly is it okay for a Toronto Sun columnist to essentially say that violence is an appropriate response to anti-genocide protesters?
Reckless and dangerous rhetoric from Toronto Sun columnist, Brian Lilley. Vigilantism is completely unacceptable.
December 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Reckless and dangerous rhetoric from Toronto Sun columnist, Brian Lilley. Vigilantism is completely unacceptable.
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"Academics literally cannot make genAI go away" we also can't make underage drinking go away and we're not advocating for installing bar carts in every classroom.
December 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
"Academics literally cannot make genAI go away" we also can't make underage drinking go away and we're not advocating for installing bar carts in every classroom.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Rana Zaman recently received the Halifax YMCA Medal for Peace and Human Rights Award. Then the award was rescinded. @smohyeddin.bsky.social's interview with Rana Zaman. Shame on the Halifax YMCA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWNC...
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YMCA HALIFAX RESCINDS AWARD FOR CRITICIZING ISRAEL
YouTube video by ON THE LINE MEDIA
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Rana Zaman recently received the Halifax YMCA Medal for Peace and Human Rights Award. Then the award was rescinded. @smohyeddin.bsky.social's interview with Rana Zaman. Shame on the Halifax YMCA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWNC...
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Remember when every leader wanted their picture taken with Greta? She is still that truth teller, they just can't face the truth of their crimes.
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Remember when every leader wanted their picture taken with Greta? She is still that truth teller, they just can't face the truth of their crimes.
New report by @kamilkaramali.bsky.social on Palestinian students in Gaza waiting months and sometimes years for Canada to issue study visas.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Students say they can’t get out of Gaza despite acceptance to Canadian schools
There are roughly 130 master’s degree and doctoral students in Gaza who have been accepted to over 25 Canadian post-secondary institutes but can’t get out of the war-torn enclave.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
New report by @kamilkaramali.bsky.social on Palestinian students in Gaza waiting months and sometimes years for Canada to issue study visas.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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here's the 60 minutes cecot video part 1 of 5 - recorded/uploaded by and all credit to @jasonparis.bsky.social
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
December 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
here's the 60 minutes cecot video part 1 of 5 - recorded/uploaded by and all credit to @jasonparis.bsky.social
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
Another judicial decision related to pro-Palestine university student activism. Justice Young upholds Vancouver Island University's 2-year suspension. IMO @VIUniversity response was excessive and punitive. Decision here: www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/2...
December 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Another judicial decision related to pro-Palestine university student activism. Justice Young upholds Vancouver Island University's 2-year suspension. IMO @VIUniversity response was excessive and punitive. Decision here: www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/2...
🤯 unbelievable line of questioning & response from
@spaikin.bsky.social
(re: should 🇨🇦 arrest Benjamin Netanyahu). Have a listen w/
@bobbyrae48.bsky.social .
Doing his part to further erode confidence in the work of the ICC. Good grief 🤦
@spaikin.bsky.social
(re: should 🇨🇦 arrest Benjamin Netanyahu). Have a listen w/
@bobbyrae48.bsky.social .
Doing his part to further erode confidence in the work of the ICC. Good grief 🤦
December 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
🤯 unbelievable line of questioning & response from
@spaikin.bsky.social
(re: should 🇨🇦 arrest Benjamin Netanyahu). Have a listen w/
@bobbyrae48.bsky.social .
Doing his part to further erode confidence in the work of the ICC. Good grief 🤦
@spaikin.bsky.social
(re: should 🇨🇦 arrest Benjamin Netanyahu). Have a listen w/
@bobbyrae48.bsky.social .
Doing his part to further erode confidence in the work of the ICC. Good grief 🤦
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They’re trying to do reparations for white people.
December 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
They’re trying to do reparations for white people.
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This is indistinguishable from a post by The Onion.
December 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This is indistinguishable from a post by The Onion.
Completely unacceptable. When will the Government of Canada right this wrong @wgreaves.bsky.social? universityaffairs.ca/news/univers...
University professors urge Ottawa to end delay in issuing study permits to Palestinians - University Affairs
Accepted by Canadian universities, some 130 students remain stuck in Gaza and Egypt, awaiting government paperwork.
universityaffairs.ca
December 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Completely unacceptable. When will the Government of Canada right this wrong @wgreaves.bsky.social? universityaffairs.ca/news/univers...