Tom Engel
@tomengel7.bsky.social
Lawyer (criminal defence, civil rights), Past President Canadian Prison Law Association, Chair Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association's Policing Committee, North River Ranger, Lead Vocals UC Law Gastroelectric Kazoo Band
Congratulations to the UCP and Danielle Smith and their antivax, conspiracy theorist supporters on this achievement.
#abpoli
#antivax
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Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News
The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Congratulations to the UCP and Danielle Smith and their antivax, conspiracy theorist supporters on this achievement.
#abpoli
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Brouhaha over N.S. MP’s floor crossing descends into he-said/they-said story … whom to believe? albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/brou... #cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg
Brouhaha over N.S. MP’s floor crossing descends into he-said/they-said story … whom to believe? - Alberta Politics
The brouhaha over the departure of Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d’Entremont from the Opposition benches in the House of Commons to the government side has now descended into a he-said/they-said story. Mr...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Brouhaha over N.S. MP’s floor crossing descends into he-said/they-said story … whom to believe? albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/brou... #cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg
10 years after request by Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association, success! Now we will find out what Alberta Corrections canteen & phone contractors paid to govt from funds from prisoners, their families, & supporters.
This is a national issue.
#Prison
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This is a national issue.
#Prison
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November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
10 years after request by Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association, success! Now we will find out what Alberta Corrections canteen & phone contractors paid to govt from funds from prisoners, their families, & supporters.
This is a national issue.
#Prison
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This is a national issue.
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“I think he would have,” Danielle Smith told reporters on Friday morning.
Dead wrong.
Imagine what Lougheed would think of this UCP government, in general.
#abpoli
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Dead wrong.
Imagine what Lougheed would think of this UCP government, in general.
#abpoli
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Smith says predecessor Lougheed would also have used notwithstanding clause
Alberta’s premier is defending her government’s use of the notwithstanding clause to end a weeks-long teachers’ strike and says Peter Lougheed would have done the same.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
“I think he would have,” Danielle Smith told reporters on Friday morning.
Dead wrong.
Imagine what Lougheed would think of this UCP government, in general.
#abpoli
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Dead wrong.
Imagine what Lougheed would think of this UCP government, in general.
#abpoli
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Reposted by Tom Engel
By using the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively - which, again, they *can* but *need not* do - the UCP is not simply admitting that their laws are breaching Charter rights and bypassing the courts.
They are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a free and democratic society.
They are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a free and democratic society.
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
By using the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively - which, again, they *can* but *need not* do - the UCP is not simply admitting that their laws are breaching Charter rights and bypassing the courts.
They are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a free and democratic society.
They are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a free and democratic society.
Reposted by Tom Engel
Using the Lougheed Doctrine, governments should only invoke the Notwithstanding clause if they have exhausted all other options.
This includes a full-throated, public defense of their law as placing "reasonable limits... as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society" (s1).
This includes a full-throated, public defense of their law as placing "reasonable limits... as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society" (s1).
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Using the Lougheed Doctrine, governments should only invoke the Notwithstanding clause if they have exhausted all other options.
This includes a full-throated, public defense of their law as placing "reasonable limits... as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society" (s1).
This includes a full-throated, public defense of their law as placing "reasonable limits... as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society" (s1).
Reposted by Tom Engel
After mostly eliminating red light and speeding cameras in cities, Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen is now considering raising speed limits on rural highways to 120 km/hr. www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
Have your say on highway speed limits
Alberta’s government is engaging with Albertans on increasing speed limits on rural highways.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
After mostly eliminating red light and speeding cameras in cities, Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen is now considering raising speed limits on rural highways to 120 km/hr. www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
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Brilliant reporting and writing here. An absolute pleasure to read.
The ostriches have been culled and that particular H5N1 outbreak has finally been contained.
Here is @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social's reliably excellent account of the entire ordeal.
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Here is @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social's reliably excellent account of the entire ordeal.
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Why the conspiratorial right rallied around a flock of ostriches
The anti-vaccine, anti-government crusade to save "the miracle cure birds" is over — and the fringe activists lost.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Brilliant reporting and writing here. An absolute pleasure to read.
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And that's a wrap. We had a sold out fundraiser! Many volunteers behind the event, including 3 bands. We had some great silent auction items. All-in-all a great success. Thank you everybody for believing in the work I and the @coalition4jhr do!
November 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
And that's a wrap. We had a sold out fundraiser! Many volunteers behind the event, including 3 bands. We had some great silent auction items. All-in-all a great success. Thank you everybody for believing in the work I and the @coalition4jhr do!
"This increase corresponds with growth in the number of people living unsheltered or in temporary shelters in our city, which reached 2,468 in 2024, & an increase in enforcement [by Edmonton Police Service & City] against homeless encampments."
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Opinion: Edmonton doesn't have to be the frostbite capital of the world
Severe frostbite injuries are entirely preventable - together, let’s work towards a city where no one gets left out in the cold.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"This increase corresponds with growth in the number of people living unsheltered or in temporary shelters in our city, which reached 2,468 in 2024, & an increase in enforcement [by Edmonton Police Service & City] against homeless encampments."
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The Ostrich cull reminded me of this:
"Alberta premier Ralph Klein, said, any "self-respecting rancher would have shot, shovelled & shut up." Many farmers and ranchers cheered Klein's grassroots "common sense" back then, but it's no longer 2003.
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"Alberta premier Ralph Klein, said, any "self-respecting rancher would have shot, shovelled & shut up." Many farmers and ranchers cheered Klein's grassroots "common sense" back then, but it's no longer 2003.
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It's Time to Bury the Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up Mentality
Last week's announcement of a new BSE case in Canada involving a cow born in 2009 has many in the beef industry nervously watching cattle prices and fearing border closures. This is a very natural rea...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Ostrich cull reminded me of this:
"Alberta premier Ralph Klein, said, any "self-respecting rancher would have shot, shovelled & shut up." Many farmers and ranchers cheered Klein's grassroots "common sense" back then, but it's no longer 2003.
www.realagriculture.com/2015/02/time...
"Alberta premier Ralph Klein, said, any "self-respecting rancher would have shot, shovelled & shut up." Many farmers and ranchers cheered Klein's grassroots "common sense" back then, but it's no longer 2003.
www.realagriculture.com/2015/02/time...
Law Union of Ontario
Policing Subcommittee
PRESS RELEASE
October 30, 2025
The Law Union of Ontario strongly condemns the Carney government’s proposed bail reforms as being harsh, punitive, counterproductive and unsupported by the evidence.
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Policing Subcommittee
PRESS RELEASE
October 30, 2025
The Law Union of Ontario strongly condemns the Carney government’s proposed bail reforms as being harsh, punitive, counterproductive and unsupported by the evidence.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Law Union of Ontario
Policing Subcommittee
PRESS RELEASE
October 30, 2025
The Law Union of Ontario strongly condemns the Carney government’s proposed bail reforms as being harsh, punitive, counterproductive and unsupported by the evidence.
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Policing Subcommittee
PRESS RELEASE
October 30, 2025
The Law Union of Ontario strongly condemns the Carney government’s proposed bail reforms as being harsh, punitive, counterproductive and unsupported by the evidence.
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"The three men were never charged, however, because provincial Crown prosecutors decided no charges should be laid."
AGAIN!
#Police #PoliceAccountability
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AGAIN!
#Police #PoliceAccountability
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Lethbridge officer searched ex-Alberta MLA on database after overhearing 'tail end' of conversation: report | CBC News
After "completely unsatisfying" investigation outcome and no criminal charges, Shannon Phillips plans to continue with lawsuit against her city's police.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"The three men were never charged, however, because provincial Crown prosecutors decided no charges should be laid."
AGAIN!
#Police #PoliceAccountability
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AGAIN!
#Police #PoliceAccountability
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The larger issue here is that, according to credible public health experts, the UCP govt is imposing an ideological, anti-vax agenda that will undermine public health for many years. A baby needlessly died of measles in Alberta because its mother was unvaccinated. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The larger issue here is that, according to credible public health experts, the UCP govt is imposing an ideological, anti-vax agenda that will undermine public health for many years. A baby needlessly died of measles in Alberta because its mother was unvaccinated. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"The last few days — oh, and Manitoba’s premier — have made it clear that the facts don’t matter, however.
Blind rage is far easier than careful consideration."
#RuleOfLaw
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Blind rage is far easier than careful consideration."
#RuleOfLaw
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Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
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November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"The last few days — oh, and Manitoba’s premier — have made it clear that the facts don’t matter, however.
Blind rage is far easier than careful consideration."
#RuleOfLaw
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Blind rage is far easier than careful consideration."
#RuleOfLaw
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Premier Kinew: “You’ve got to find a way to communicate that makes people pay attention".
Advocating that prison staff arrange for prisoners to murder other prisoners did get attention.
"He said Manitobans agree with his perspective."
#RuleOfLaw
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Advocating that prison staff arrange for prisoners to murder other prisoners did get attention.
"He said Manitobans agree with his perspective."
#RuleOfLaw
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Manitoba premier Kinew stands firm on support for pedophiles getting jailhouse justice
Premier Wab Kinew defended incendiary remarks he made Monday supporting punishments outside the justice system for those who access or possess child pornography.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Premier Kinew: “You’ve got to find a way to communicate that makes people pay attention".
Advocating that prison staff arrange for prisoners to murder other prisoners did get attention.
"He said Manitobans agree with his perspective."
#RuleOfLaw
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Advocating that prison staff arrange for prisoners to murder other prisoners did get attention.
"He said Manitobans agree with his perspective."
#RuleOfLaw
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Calgary police are on a rampage downtown, using drones to find people and clear them off streets. Posting photos of unhoused folks they arrest (see twitter).
It’s collective punishment for social disorder and violence they have failed to improve with prior violence.
Film the cops if you see them.
It’s collective punishment for social disorder and violence they have failed to improve with prior violence.
Film the cops if you see them.
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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“This first use of the Charter’s notwithstanding clause in an act of the Alberta legislature is a stain upon your record & undercuts the credibility of the many calls you have made for all levels of government to respect the rights of citizens.”
ATA to Smith today.
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ATA to Smith today.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“This first use of the Charter’s notwithstanding clause in an act of the Alberta legislature is a stain upon your record & undercuts the credibility of the many calls you have made for all levels of government to respect the rights of citizens.”
ATA to Smith today.
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ATA to Smith today.
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"Justice Sotomayor raised the issue of the Ontario govt’s anti-tariff ad featuring former president Reagan’s words. The ad angered Trump so much that he broke off trade talks with Canada & threatened to slap on another 10% tariff."
So it was a good idea!
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So it was a good idea!
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‘Complete mess’: Trump-appointed U.S. Supreme Court justices question president’s lawyers over tariffs
The U.S. Supreme court weighed in on one of the most economically significant cases in decades, with huge implications for Canada.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM
"Justice Sotomayor raised the issue of the Ontario govt’s anti-tariff ad featuring former president Reagan’s words. The ad angered Trump so much that he broke off trade talks with Canada & threatened to slap on another 10% tariff."
So it was a good idea!
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So it was a good idea!
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"while also trying to connect people to supports."
Which, in all likelihood, aren't available.
#Police
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Which, in all likelihood, aren't available.
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'Arrests will be made': Calgary police launch enforcement blitz in city's centre
More than 100 Calgary police and bylaw enforcement officers descended on downtown as part of an enforcement crackdown focused on safety.
calgaryherald.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
"while also trying to connect people to supports."
Which, in all likelihood, aren't available.
#Police
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Which, in all likelihood, aren't available.
#Police
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The Tales Of Patrick Episode I REUNION
YouTube video by Stolen Bike Films
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November 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM