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‘Better Call Paul’: Disability Advocates Reject Ford’s Move to Control School Boards
Advocates say the province is making decisions that affect the day-to-day lives of students with disabilities
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Advocates say the province is making decisions that affect the day-to-day lives of students with disabilities
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‘Better Call Paul’: Disability Advocates Reject Ford’s Move to Control School Boards
Advocates say the province is making decisions that affect the day-to-day lives of students with disabilities
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November 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
‘Better Call Paul’: Disability Advocates Reject Ford’s Move to Control School Boards
Advocates say the province is making decisions that affect the day-to-day lives of students with disabilities
pressprogress.ca/better-call-...
Advocates say the province is making decisions that affect the day-to-day lives of students with disabilities
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As more and more studies expose fossil-fuel health harms, Mark Carney is doubling down
First Nations and frontline workers are leading the charge against Canada's aggressive LNG expansion
First Nations and frontline workers are leading the charge against Canada's aggressive LNG expansion
As More and More Studies Expose Fossil-fuel Health Harms, Mark Carney Doubles Down
First Nations and frontline workers lead the charge against Canada's aggressive LNG expansion
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November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
As more and more studies expose fossil-fuel health harms, Mark Carney is doubling down
First Nations and frontline workers are leading the charge against Canada's aggressive LNG expansion
First Nations and frontline workers are leading the charge against Canada's aggressive LNG expansion
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. And its success shocked many in the old guard.
Does his win, and how he ran his campaign, hold any lessons for political parties up north?
@therundowntvo.bsky.social's @jeyantvo.bsky.social spoke to @hassum.bsky.social.
Does his win, and how he ran his campaign, hold any lessons for political parties up north?
@therundowntvo.bsky.social's @jeyantvo.bsky.social spoke to @hassum.bsky.social.
Is Zohran Mamdani's Campaign a Blueprint for Success? | The Rundown
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November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. And its success shocked many in the old guard.
Does his win, and how he ran his campaign, hold any lessons for political parties up north?
@therundowntvo.bsky.social's @jeyantvo.bsky.social spoke to @hassum.bsky.social.
Does his win, and how he ran his campaign, hold any lessons for political parties up north?
@therundowntvo.bsky.social's @jeyantvo.bsky.social spoke to @hassum.bsky.social.
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Union Presidents Say Federal Government is “Scapegoating” Public Servants For the Deficit
“This government is not on your side,” says Canadian Association of Public Employees president
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“This government is not on your side,” says Canadian Association of Public Employees president
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Union Presidents Say Federal Government is “Scapegoating” Public Servants For the Deficit
“This government is not on your side,” says Canadian Association of Public Employees president
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November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Union Presidents Say Federal Government is “Scapegoating” Public Servants For the Deficit
“This government is not on your side,” says Canadian Association of Public Employees president
pressprogress.ca/union-presid...
“This government is not on your side,” says Canadian Association of Public Employees president
pressprogress.ca/union-presid...
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We’re a small team of seven journalists who investigate stories wealthy and powerful people don’t want Canadians to know about
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
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November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re a small team of seven journalists who investigate stories wealthy and powerful people don’t want Canadians to know about
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
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On Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC win, @hassum.bsky.social joins 'The Rundown' @tvotoday.bsky.social hosted by @jeyantvo.bsky.social to talk about the @socialists.nyc's campaign strategy.
Full interview: tvo.org/video/from-fragmentation-to-renewal-canadas-challenges-and-mamdanis-campaign-blueprint
Full interview: tvo.org/video/from-fragmentation-to-renewal-canadas-challenges-and-mamdanis-campaign-blueprint
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC win, @hassum.bsky.social joins 'The Rundown' @tvotoday.bsky.social hosted by @jeyantvo.bsky.social to talk about the @socialists.nyc's campaign strategy.
Full interview: tvo.org/video/from-fragmentation-to-renewal-canadas-challenges-and-mamdanis-campaign-blueprint
Full interview: tvo.org/video/from-fragmentation-to-renewal-canadas-challenges-and-mamdanis-campaign-blueprint
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NEW RELEASE FROM @btlbooks.com: Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social
Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers, Women United examines what workplaces were like for pioneering women in the labour movement.
Order your copy: btlbooks.com/book/wo...
Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers, Women United examines what workplaces were like for pioneering women in the labour movement.
Order your copy: btlbooks.com/book/wo...
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
NEW RELEASE FROM @btlbooks.com: Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social
Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers, Women United examines what workplaces were like for pioneering women in the labour movement.
Order your copy: btlbooks.com/book/wo...
Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers, Women United examines what workplaces were like for pioneering women in the labour movement.
Order your copy: btlbooks.com/book/wo...
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What can Canadian politicians learn from Zohran Mamdani’s successful New York City mayoral campaign, which energized progressives and young people? @jeyantvo.bsky.social asked @broadbent.bsky.social executive director @hassum.bsky.social youtu.be/PgmF-tta5tk?...
Is Zohran Mamdani's Campaign a Blueprint for Success? | The Runsown
YouTube video by TVO Today
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November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
What can Canadian politicians learn from Zohran Mamdani’s successful New York City mayoral campaign, which energized progressives and young people? @jeyantvo.bsky.social asked @broadbent.bsky.social executive director @hassum.bsky.social youtu.be/PgmF-tta5tk?...
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On Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC win, @hassum.bsky.social joins 'The Rundown' @tvotoday.bsky.social hosted by @jeyantvo.bsky.social to talk about the @socialists.nyc's campaign strategy.
Full interview: tvo.org/video/from-fragmentation-to-renewal-canadas-challenges-and-mamdanis-campaign-blueprint
Full interview: tvo.org/video/from-fragmentation-to-renewal-canadas-challenges-and-mamdanis-campaign-blueprint
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC win, @hassum.bsky.social joins 'The Rundown' @tvotoday.bsky.social hosted by @jeyantvo.bsky.social to talk about the @socialists.nyc's campaign strategy.
Full interview: tvo.org/video/from-fragmentation-to-renewal-canadas-challenges-and-mamdanis-campaign-blueprint
Full interview: tvo.org/video/from-fragmentation-to-renewal-canadas-challenges-and-mamdanis-campaign-blueprint
NEW RELEASE FROM @btlbooks.com: Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social
Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers, Women United examines what workplaces were like for pioneering women in the labour movement.
Order your copy: btlbooks.com/book/wo...
Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers, Women United examines what workplaces were like for pioneering women in the labour movement.
Order your copy: btlbooks.com/book/wo...
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
NEW RELEASE FROM @btlbooks.com: Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social
Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers, Women United examines what workplaces were like for pioneering women in the labour movement.
Order your copy: btlbooks.com/book/wo...
Based on the firsthand stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers, Women United examines what workplaces were like for pioneering women in the labour movement.
Order your copy: btlbooks.com/book/wo...
"Canada is betting big on nation-building projects, from housing and infrastructure to mining and energy. [...] Each project depends on the same thing: a skilled workforce ready to build Canada’s future."
From BlueGreen Canada in @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/o...
From BlueGreen Canada in @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/o...
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"Canada is betting big on nation-building projects, from housing and infrastructure to mining and energy. [...] Each project depends on the same thing: a skilled workforce ready to build Canada’s future."
From BlueGreen Canada in @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/o...
From BlueGreen Canada in @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/o...
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PressProgress is at the centre of what could be one of the biggest, longest and most expensive media trials in Canadian history.
We’re not backing down. We'll defend their reporting against any and all legal threats.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
PressProgress is at the centre of what could be one of the biggest, longest and most expensive media trials in Canadian history.
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“Every doctor and nurse diverted to private-pay clinics is a resource taken away from the collective effort to rebuild universal primary care." writes Broadbent Research fellow @danyaalraza.com
Read his latest @thestar.com op-ed: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Read his latest @thestar.com op-ed: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
“Every doctor and nurse diverted to private-pay clinics is a resource taken away from the collective effort to rebuild universal primary care." writes Broadbent Research fellow @danyaalraza.com
Read his latest @thestar.com op-ed: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Read his latest @thestar.com op-ed: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
PressProgress is at the centre of what could be one of the biggest, longest and most expensive media trials in Canadian history.
We’re not backing down. We'll defend their reporting against any and all legal threats.
Support @pressprogress.ca : journalismdefence.ca
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November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
PressProgress is at the centre of what could be one of the biggest, longest and most expensive media trials in Canadian history.
We’re not backing down. We'll defend their reporting against any and all legal threats.
Support @pressprogress.ca : journalismdefence.ca
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On a new episode of @broadbent.bsky.social's PERSPECTIVES host Dave McGrane explains how, amidst working-class poverty and the upheaval around the First World War, Olivar Asselin emerged as a Montreal journalist advocating for Quebec’s working poor.
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perspectivesjournal.ca/olivar-assel... 🔶
Social Democrats of the North: Olivar Asselin, The Radical Journalist | Perspectives Journal
Amidst working-class poverty and the upheaval around the First World War, Olivar Asselin emerged as one of Montreal's most famous journalists who advocated for Quebec's working poor.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
On a new episode of @broadbent.bsky.social's PERSPECTIVES host Dave McGrane explains how, amidst working-class poverty and the upheaval around the First World War, Olivar Asselin emerged as a Montreal journalist advocating for Quebec’s working poor.
perspectivesjournal.ca/olivar-assel... 🔶
perspectivesjournal.ca/olivar-assel... 🔶
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!!!! This is a DISGRACE and so deeply disturbing.
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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 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
!!!! This is a DISGRACE and so deeply disturbing.
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This is an important case in defending freedom of the press.
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 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is an important case in defending freedom of the press.
Affordable essentials 🤝 stronger democracies
@isabellamweber.bsky.social shows how affordability-focused policies on housing, food and transport found a winning message in Mamdani's mayoral campaign.
Her 2024 lecture at the Broadbent Institute explains why:
perspectivesjournal....
@isabellamweber.bsky.social shows how affordability-focused policies on housing, food and transport found a winning message in Mamdani's mayoral campaign.
Her 2024 lecture at the Broadbent Institute explains why:
perspectivesjournal....
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Affordable essentials 🤝 stronger democracies
@isabellamweber.bsky.social shows how affordability-focused policies on housing, food and transport found a winning message in Mamdani's mayoral campaign.
Her 2024 lecture at the Broadbent Institute explains why:
perspectivesjournal....
@isabellamweber.bsky.social shows how affordability-focused policies on housing, food and transport found a winning message in Mamdani's mayoral campaign.
Her 2024 lecture at the Broadbent Institute explains why:
perspectivesjournal....
If the government continues down its current path, it will be repeating the mistakes of the 1990s: favouring extreme austerity with no consideration for the consequences.
That approach was a disaster in 1994, and it would be worse today.
That approach was a disaster in 1994, and it would be worse today.
Public Sector Job Cuts Undermine the Federal Government’s Commitment to Canadians | Perspectives Journal
There are easy solutions for the government to both raise revenue and rein in spending in a way that is fair and beneficial for Canadians, and that doesn’t compromise services.
perspectivesjournal.ca
November 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If the government continues down its current path, it will be repeating the mistakes of the 1990s: favouring extreme austerity with no consideration for the consequences.
That approach was a disaster in 1994, and it would be worse today.
That approach was a disaster in 1994, and it would be worse today.
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Important thread from PressProgress Editor @lukelebrun.ca
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Important thread from PressProgress Editor @lukelebrun.ca
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November 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Important thread from PressProgress Editor @lukelebrun.ca
If you're able, please support our Journalism Defence Fund:
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Important thread from PressProgress Editor @lukelebrun.ca
If you're able, please support our Journalism Defence Fund:
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We’ve already seen so many good journalists and other critical voices across Alberta getting singled out one after the next by these long and expensive legal battles
Enough is enough
@pressprogress.ca stands behind its journalism, and we will defend ourselves vigorously in court
Enough is enough
@pressprogress.ca stands behind its journalism, and we will defend ourselves vigorously in court
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We’ve already seen so many good journalists and other critical voices across Alberta getting singled out one after the next by these long and expensive legal battles
Enough is enough
@pressprogress.ca stands behind its journalism, and we will defend ourselves vigorously in court
Enough is enough
@pressprogress.ca stands behind its journalism, and we will defend ourselves vigorously in court
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PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
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November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
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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 🧵
A public option — for housing, telecommunications, or groceries — doesn't have to dominate the market.
"[It can] exist to keep private companies from profiteering and to offer a more affordable alternative.”
– @angella.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca
Read more at thewalrus.ca/are-we-going...
"[It can] exist to keep private companies from profiteering and to offer a more affordable alternative.”
– @angella.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca
Read more at thewalrus.ca/are-we-going...
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A public option — for housing, telecommunications, or groceries — doesn't have to dominate the market.
"[It can] exist to keep private companies from profiteering and to offer a more affordable alternative.”
– @angella.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca
Read more at thewalrus.ca/are-we-going...
"[It can] exist to keep private companies from profiteering and to offer a more affordable alternative.”
– @angella.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca
Read more at thewalrus.ca/are-we-going...