Kirsten Scrimshaw
@kirstenscrimshaw.bsky.social
Founder and Partner, Ally Workplace Law; employment & labour lawyer; investigator; West Coast-er; Meme Historian; and grammar pedant. She/her. (Tweets are not legal advice.)
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It’s the last Saturday before #Christmas 🎄& we know what that means: it’s time to remember that year when Dave Cooked The Turkey.🦃.
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, give it a listen.
If you do know, I see you, my fellow Canadian. 🇨🇦
#DaveCooksTheTurkey #TheVinylCafe
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, give it a listen.
If you do know, I see you, my fellow Canadian. 🇨🇦
#DaveCooksTheTurkey #TheVinylCafe
The Turkey Story - Dave Cooks the Turkey & Dave on the Roof | Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
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December 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
It’s the last Saturday before #Christmas 🎄& we know what that means: it’s time to remember that year when Dave Cooked The Turkey.🦃.
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, give it a listen.
If you do know, I see you, my fellow Canadian. 🇨🇦
#DaveCooksTheTurkey #TheVinylCafe
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, give it a listen.
If you do know, I see you, my fellow Canadian. 🇨🇦
#DaveCooksTheTurkey #TheVinylCafe
The law isn’t a vibe. It’s what keeps Canada fair, equal, and (mostly) polite. 🇨🇦
Visit ourstoprotect.ca ... because fairness doesn’t protect itself.
#OursToProtect #RuleofLaw #Partner
December 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Calling all young lawyers! The CBA is looking for its rising star. 🌟 An early career lawyer who exhibits professional excellence, outstanding dedication and team spirit in their involvement with the CBA. The deadline to nominate your peer is February 9. https://bit.ly/48HZgYf
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Calling all young lawyers! The CBA is looking for its rising star. 🌟 An early career lawyer who exhibits professional excellence, outstanding dedication and team spirit in their involvement with the CBA. The deadline to nominate your peer is February 9. https://bit.ly/48HZgYf
If anyone's looking for reliable and easy to understand information on the rule of law in Canada, a coalition of Canadian law societies (including @lawsocietyofbc.bsky.social ) have created this website:
www.ourstoprotect.ca
www.ourstoprotect.ca
Ours to Protect
The rule of law is under pressure — around the world and here in Canada. Fewer than half of Canadians trust that our justice system works as intended, and more than two-thirds worry that political int...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
If anyone's looking for reliable and easy to understand information on the rule of law in Canada, a coalition of Canadian law societies (including @lawsocietyofbc.bsky.social ) have created this website:
www.ourstoprotect.ca
www.ourstoprotect.ca
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happy stylish but illegal ikea monkey day to those who celebrate
December 9, 2023 at 1:23 PM
happy stylish but illegal ikea monkey day to those who celebrate
The discussion I've seen so far on the inconsistent decisions in Dosa v. HRTO has been focused on technical elements, but I'm far more interested to see whether we end up with more guidance from the courts on how to apply intersectionality in human rights cases:
New Post: A Court Divided: What an Ontario Court Motion Reveals About Race in the Courtroom
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December 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The discussion I've seen so far on the inconsistent decisions in Dosa v. HRTO has been focused on technical elements, but I'm far more interested to see whether we end up with more guidance from the courts on how to apply intersectionality in human rights cases:
The use of past tense here is awfully telling.
Trump: "We've had a tremendous relationship, working relationship, with Canada"
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The use of past tense here is awfully telling.
I’d definitely watch this.
“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
December 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I’d definitely watch this.
A great article looking at the "how" in responding to online harassment, but I want to also remind everyone on the "why" - harassment in response to communications that form part of an employee's position are an occupational health and safety risk that employers have a legal duty to respond to!
Hear, hear! So important...👇
Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them theconversation.com/online-haras... by (terrific colleagues) @heiditworek.bsky.social et al 🙏
In this age of harmful bunk, we MUST support informed voices!
Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them theconversation.com/online-haras... by (terrific colleagues) @heiditworek.bsky.social et al 🙏
In this age of harmful bunk, we MUST support informed voices!
Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them
If Canada wants to get ahead of the next health crisis, it needs to shield its scientists and researchers from online abuse.
theconversation.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A great article looking at the "how" in responding to online harassment, but I want to also remind everyone on the "why" - harassment in response to communications that form part of an employee's position are an occupational health and safety risk that employers have a legal duty to respond to!
As someone with no interest in sports, I was always pulled into the story by Colleen Jones, and I'm so sad to hear of her passing. The loss of a very bright light in broadcasting.
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
As someone with no interest in sports, I was always pulled into the story by Colleen Jones, and I'm so sad to hear of her passing. The loss of a very bright light in broadcasting.
Oh, I bet the courts can’t wait to rip this to shreds.
November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Oh, I bet the courts can’t wait to rip this to shreds.
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
Once upon a time, some diplomats used their immunity for good.
Fifty years after Bruce Haigh resisted apartheid, South Africa honours fearless Australian diplomat
Fifty years after Bruce Haigh resisted apartheid, South Africa honours fearless Australian diplomat
Haigh’s name to be added to Wall of Names at Freedom Park in Pretoria, alongside former Australian PMs Bob Hawke and Malcolm Fraser
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The former Australian diplomat Bruce Haigh would rightly be proud of his inclusion on South Africa’s Wall of Names at the country’s Freedom Park, honouring those who resisted apartheid.
But the many who knew and loved Haigh, one of Australia’s least conventional but more effective and fearless diplomats, suspect he might also have been somewhat bemused that his name was being added to the wall on Friday at the same time as those of the former prime ministers Bob Hawke and Malcolm Fraser. Continue reading...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Once upon a time, some diplomats used their immunity for good.
So is Alberta also going to exclude the application of OHS and human rights laws? Because if a regulated professional makes public remarks that target protected groups u, or which create an unsafe workplace for employees who are members of those groups, there are still remedies.
Many Alberta workers in regulated professions could no longer be investigated by their licensing bodies for what they say outside of work hours, should the legislature pass a new bill.
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#Alberta #abpoli #ableg #workersrights
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#Alberta #abpoli #ableg #workersrights
Alberta aims to curtail regulatory bodies from sanctioning workers for after-hours activities | CBC News
Many Alberta workers could no longer be investigated by their licensing bodies for what they say outside of work hours, should the legislature pass a new bill.
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
So is Alberta also going to exclude the application of OHS and human rights laws? Because if a regulated professional makes public remarks that target protected groups u, or which create an unsafe workplace for employees who are members of those groups, there are still remedies.
Important advocacy work by the CBA to push for clear immigration pathways for trans people fleeing from the USA.
The CBA is calling for changes to Canada's immigration system, one that is ill-equipped to respond to the surge of inquiries from trans Americans fearing violence and persecution: https://bit.ly/4rbTgje
A pathway to safety for trans Americans
The CBA is calling for changes to Canada’s immigration system as it’s ill-equipped to respond to the emerging crisis south of the border
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November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Important advocacy work by the CBA to push for clear immigration pathways for trans people fleeing from the USA.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, I’m sending extra love to the trans communities in Alberta and NZ. 💔
New Zealand halts new puberty blockers for young people https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/new-zealand-halts-new-puberty-blockers-for-young-transgender-people/
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, I’m sending extra love to the trans communities in Alberta and NZ. 💔
I found the Kindness Karaoke song list, and cannot wait to hear someone belting out “Blister in the Sun” on December 5!
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CBC Kindness Karaoke SONG LIST - Live Band karaoke with The Apartment - DGT (2).pdf
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November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I found the Kindness Karaoke song list, and cannot wait to hear someone belting out “Blister in the Sun” on December 5!
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New Post: The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
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The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
By: Jennifer Koshan Case and Bill Commented On: Egale Canada v Alberta, 2025 ABKB 394 (CanLII); Bill 9, Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, 2nd Session, 31st Legislature PD…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Post: The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
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Just a reminder not to normalize yelling at people in the workplace, which in almost every case [in BC] amounts to bullying and harassment and is an occupational health and safety issue [under the BC WCA] [insert applicable workplace health and safety law of the appropriate jurisdiction].
Q: Your voice sounds rough. Are you feeling okay?
T: I was shouting at people bc they were stupid about something having to do with trade. I blew my stack at these people
Q: Well it sounds like there's a follow up there-
T: What? I thought you said there was a polyp. I don't want to hear that!
T: I was shouting at people bc they were stupid about something having to do with trade. I blew my stack at these people
Q: Well it sounds like there's a follow up there-
T: What? I thought you said there was a polyp. I don't want to hear that!
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Just a reminder not to normalize yelling at people in the workplace, which in almost every case [in BC] amounts to bullying and harassment and is an occupational health and safety issue [under the BC WCA] [insert applicable workplace health and safety law of the appropriate jurisdiction].
50 years! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'The bastards have sacked us!' What it was like to be there for The Dismissal
After Gough Whitlam was sacked, a crowd formed. They could have stormed the building. Fifty years on, this photo tells the story of The Dismissal.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
50 years! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
“Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter. Some people say this; however, others say this. It’s so offhand you can think you’re gazing through a pane of glass.”
My old pal Pete Coviello — one of the best writers and thinkers I've ever known — wrote the piece of the moment
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Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter. Some people say this; however, others say this. It’s so offhand you can think you’re gazing through a pane of glass.”
The risk of embedded bias and discriminatory output has been a known problem with AI systems from well before the current ubiquity, but lawyers in particular still need to pause and question how we are using it.
How do we tap the vast potential of artificial intelligence systems without exacerbating biases inherent in the data they train on? It starts with having the right people at the table. Learn more about algorithmic racism in the latest episode of Verdicts & Voices: https://bit.ly/47taEIC
‘A clear act of tokenism’
How do we tap the vast potential of artificial intelligence systems without exacerbating biases inherent in the data they train on? It starts with having the right people at the table.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The risk of embedded bias and discriminatory output has been a known problem with AI systems from well before the current ubiquity, but lawyers in particular still need to pause and question how we are using it.
Great discussion on the notwithstanding clause, not just in relation to the UR Pride appeal to the SCC, but the broader implications for evidence-based governance. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Great discussion on the notwithstanding clause, not just in relation to the UR Pride appeal to the SCC, but the broader implications for evidence-based governance. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
This is an extensive list.
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This is an extensive list.
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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