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Sam Forster @samforster.bsky.social · Aug 27
Who are the Canadians still fighting for Ukraine?

I travelled to the frontlines to find out.

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My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social :
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/08/26/t...
The Canadians still fighting in Ukraine
Canadian Affairs met with three Canadians who explain why they 'answered the call' to fight for Ukraine in Russia's war
www.canadianaffairs.news
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A great discussion for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social !
September 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Been spending a lot of time at the National Gallery lately. I think I'm going to start posting more of my favourite pieces from the collection. So much beautiful work.
samforster.bsky.social Sam Forster @samforster.bsky.social · Sep 27
Fir Tree and Sky, by Emily Carr
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September 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Fir Tree and Sky, by Emily Carr
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September 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Who are the Canadians still fighting for Ukraine?

I travelled to the frontlines to find out.

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My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social :
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/08/26/t...
The Canadians still fighting in Ukraine
Canadian Affairs met with three Canadians who explain why they 'answered the call' to fight for Ukraine in Russia's war
www.canadianaffairs.news
August 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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My recent on-the-ground dispatch from Operation Unifier:
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July 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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The little-known Canadian military operation saving Ukrainian lives

UNIFIER, now in its tenth year, is playing a key role in Ukraine's fight for survival.

www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/07/18/u...
The little-known Canadian military operation saving Ukrainian lives
Operation Unifier, now in its tenth year, is playing a key role in Ukraine’s fight for survival
www.canadianaffairs.news
July 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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In Poland with the Canadian military, training Ukrainian soldiers for Operation Unifier.

Coverage coming soon for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social 👀
July 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Very interesting interview.

What do you think about Alberta separatism?

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cdnaffairs.bsky.social Canadian Affairs @cdnaffairs.bsky.social · Jun 23
We asked Alberta’s separatist leader what he sees as the biggest problem facing the province.

“Brainless socialists and spineless conservatives.”

An interview with Republican Party of Alberta President Cameron Davies: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/06/22/r...
An interview with Alberta separatist leader Cameron Davies
The Republican Party of Alberta’s president spoke with Canadian Affairs about his by-election run and why he’s pushing for Alberta’s independence from Canada
www.canadianaffairs.news
June 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Okay, follow up: Are you satisfied with Carney’s messaging on the issue so far?
samforster.bsky.social Sam Forster @samforster.bsky.social · Jun 23
Should Canada get involved in the war in Iran?
June 23, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Should Canada get involved in the war in Iran?
June 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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At the Senate for King Charles’ throne speech!
May 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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What is going on with young men?
May 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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‘He’s a very nice gentleman and he’s going to come to the White House … within the next week or less,’ Trump said, referring to Carney

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www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/05/01/t...
Trump says Carney to visit 'in next week'
'He's a very nice gentleman and he's going to come to the White House ... within the next week or less,' Trump said, referring to Carney
www.canadianaffairs.news
May 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Pierre Poilievre has lost Carleton, a riding he first won in 2004.
April 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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What are the issues motivating Alberta voters this election?

Will the cause of Western separatism see a resurgence if the Liberals win?

My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social :
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/23/a...
Alberta’s urban ridings become toss-ups as Carney shifts election dynamics
Sources speak to the top-of-mind issues for Albertans this federal election and why separatism is now 'coming up more'
www.canadianaffairs.news
April 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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FLAGGED FOR ADULT CONTENT!!!
samforster.bsky.social Sam Forster @samforster.bsky.social · Apr 16
Some pics from my recent trip to Finland — a very magical place!
April 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Some pics from my recent trip to Finland — a very magical place!
April 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Now more than ever, it’s important to have independent journalists holding our leaders and institutions to account.

Please consider supporting the work we do at @cdnaffairs.bsky.social !
April 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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bruhhh
April 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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April 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Thousands on Parliament Hill.
April 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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I covered Premier Smith’s speech in Ottawa yesterday, where she spoke about reaching out to American pundits like Ben Shapiro.

Very interesting times!
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/10/s...
Smith urges 'nation-building' to strengthen economy, reduce U.S. reliance
In a rousing keynote, Alberta's premier touted infrastructure projects, interprovincial trade ties and her U.S. diplomacy efforts
www.canadianaffairs.news
April 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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How seriously should we take Liberal promises on defence policy?

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My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social :
cdnaffairs.bsky.social Canadian Affairs @cdnaffairs.bsky.social · Mar 26
Carney vows to ‘rearm’ Canada’s military, hit NATO target

Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledges to overhaul Canada’s military with an ‘unprecedented acceleration of investment’ in the Canadian Armed Forces

@samforster.bsky.social reports:
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/26/c...
Carney vows to ‘rearm’ Canada’s military, hit NATO target
Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledges to overhaul Canada's military with an 'unprecedented acceleration of investment' in the Canadian Armed Forces
www.canadianaffairs.news
March 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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"Canada would struggle to contribute even a few thousand troops to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine."

A very interesting piece from my colleague Fin at @cdnaffairs.bsky.social

What do you think? Could Canada muster more people to fight in Ukraine?

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www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/04/c...
Canada's military too depleted to materially support Ukraine security: experts
Canada would struggle to contribute even a few thousand troops to a peacekeeping mission to ensure Ukraine's security
www.canadianaffairs.news
March 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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"Canada is ready and able to make a contribution to that force," Blair told reporters, speaking about putting NATO troops in Ukraine.
www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc....
Canada 'ready and able' to join Ukraine peacekeeping force, defence minister says
www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org
March 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM