Ian Hanna
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How not to make a statement:

PR professionals and issues management experts take note: the “Firm” had a chance to draw a line and limit this crisis. Today’s statement blew that chance. No apology, no contrition, no regret. A missed opportunity. Now, this issue will fester through weeks of…
How not to make a statement:
PR professionals and issues management experts take note: the “Firm” had a chance to draw a line and limit this crisis. Today’s statement blew that chance. No apology, no contrition, no regret. A missed opportunity. Now, this issue will fester through weeks of speculation about the future of the monarchy.
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Pope Leo calls on journalists to report facts and expose disinformation.
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Confused? So am I.

I've highlighted to the province that the statement contradicts McLeod's comments and the comments made by Premier Scott Moe, who spoke for 10 minutes after Moose Jaw Mayor James Murdock announced he been directed by the Ministry of Social Services.
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Confusion reigns over future of Moose Jaw shelter after province tries to retract announcement | CBC News
The Government of Saskatchewan has thrown into confusion the future of a shelter in downtown Moose Jaw by contradicting a relocation announcement initially confirmed by Premier Scott Moe and Justice M...
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As the UK Conservatives have a dreadful conference and poll at 16%, I realize I am deriving just a bit too much joy from the misfortune of others.
Comms rules to remember:

Another excellent Marina Hyde column today -- this time addressing the Royal Family's very, very bad week and reminding everyone of that time-worn truism in journalism: Don't write, say or email anything you don't want to see on the front page of a newspaper/website. Some…
Comms rules to remember:
Another excellent Marina Hyde column today -- this time addressing the Royal Family's very, very bad week and reminding everyone of that time-worn truism in journalism: Don't write, say or email anything you don't want to see on the front page of a newspaper/website. Some things have a tendency to blow over, particularly when there is so much happening politically in the world.
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We will have more to say in the coming days on how to rebuild the North and hold Scott Moe, Minister Tim McLeod and others responsible for their failures during the wildfire crisis.

Onwards, friends. Together, we can build a bright future for Saskatchewan.
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This is an important step and is due to the relentless work of the people of Saskatchewan, who are stepping forward and demanding better from the government.
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We have learned this afternoon that the Provincial Auditor has committed to investigating the Sask. Party’s colossal mismanagement of water bombers needed to fight fires in the North.
UK Ignores concerns of commonwealth partners ?

The Observer's Andrew Rawnsley rightly reminds us that the US President's recent state visit to the UK is really a sell-out of Canada. Here's a snippet from Rawnsley's 13 September 2025 column: You can read the entire article here:
UK Ignores concerns of commonwealth partners ?
The Observer's Andrew Rawnsley rightly reminds us that the US President's recent state visit to the UK is really a sell-out of Canada. Here's a snippet from Rawnsley's 13 September 2025 column: You can read the entire article here:
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These transgender laws affect a very small & vulnerable minority. To focus persecutory legislation on a small small group that truly needs support is terribly injurious, signalling a hateful wish to do harm. Because government isn't ignorant- it has resources to know better- it's doing evil.
The use of the notwithstanding clause in Alberta should be a line in the sand for everyone.

Wielding such immense constitutional power to preemptively strip Charter rights from one of our most vulnerable minorities is a dangerous and cynical act.

Rights aren't a buffet you can pick from.
Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on its three transgender laws: memo
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause this fall on three laws affecting transgender people.
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Moe in Sask. used the not withstanding clause against trans students in schools. He was challenged in court it went all the way up as the Sask. govt. claimed that it was non challengable. The supreme court said “not so fast” the people have a right to challenge a law that infringes on human rights.
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
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