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Alex Cosh @alexcosh.bsky.social · 14h

NEW: Me and @emmapaling.bsky.social break down how the Israel lobby shaped Canada's official definition of antisemitism.

Includes new docs showing how pro-Israel groups were directly involved in influencing the contents of the federal government's IHRA handbook. www.readthemaple.com/how-the-isra...

How The Israel Lobby Shaped Canada’s Definition Of Antisemitism

“When they talk about the supposed authority of the IHRA definition, what they mean is Israel and its allies.”

www.readthemaple.com

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Negro Frolics @desmondcole.bsky.social · 13h

Until a few years ago, it was a criminal offence in Canada to scare the Queen of England

The Carney government's new hate crime proposals have a similar aim—to protect the ruling classes from discomfort and political dissent

My latest for @breachmedia.ca

breachmedia.ca/new-hate-cri...

New hate crime law is a cover for suppressing Palestine protests ⋆ The Breach

The proposed 'Combatting Hate Act' is built on the idea that protests inspire hateful violence, and gives police the tools to crack down on expression

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s go, Blue Jays!

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 1d

I wish this had alt text so I could share it.

Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 3d

Solidarity with my AB teacher comrades. Keep fighting. We’ve got your back. ✊🏻❤️🔥

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 5d

BREAKING: Since dawn, Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least 46 Palestinians, despite US President Trump’s call for Israel to cease its attacks, medical sources told our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/08ph6v

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Dr Lindsay Tedds @lindsaytedds.bsky.social · 6d

Want to learn more about why teachers are striking in Alberta? Read @iandoktor.bsky.social to learn how Alberta Government went from having to convince 12% of teachers to sign up for their deal to now 90% of teachers voting against the governments deal www.parklandinstitute.ca/disrespect

When Disrespect Becomes Policy: How Government Neglect Sparked Labour Unrest

As Albertans brace for the first teacher strike in nearly 25 years, a new opinion piece on Parkland’s blog gives a frontline perspective on the government’s long war against public education.

www.parklandinstitute.ca

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 9d

When Canada needed oil during WWII, Imperial was under Crown control serving the public interest.

Now it's 70% owned by ExxonMobil.
Billions in profits, cutting 1 in 5 jobs.

The biggest enemy of fossil fuel workers is not climate activists. It's the industry itself.

CBC headline from Sep 29 2025: Imperial Oil to cut 900 jobs, will mostly leave Calgary.

Subheading: Company says changes to come by end of 2027.

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 9d

Hahahahahaha

Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 9d

Premier Danielle says she considers the Bruce McAllister issue over now that he's apologized for saying a student at the Alberta Next panel should be spanked.

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 9d

O&G does not love you back.

They only love one thing: money.

Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 9d

Anyone who has paid the slightest attention to the oil and gas sector knows that they have been automating and cutting their workforce for years, which is why I have always thought it foolish to count on them to create jobs.

Imperial Oil to cut 900 jobs, will mostly leave Calgary | CBC News

In a release Monday afternoon, the company announces workforce cuts to come by the end of 2027.

www.cbc.ca

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 10d

So proud of our comrades for holding the line. The solution is simple: pay them fairly and treat them like humans ✊🏻

Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 10d

Alberta Teachers’ Association members have voted 89.5 per cent to reject the latest contract offer.

Turnout for the vote was 94 per cent.

51,000 teachers will go on strike across the province on Oct. 6.

Here’s ATA president Jason Schilling announcing the vote result in Edmonton #AbEd #AbLeg

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 10d

✊🏻

Charles Smith @profsmithsask.bsky.social · 10d

A 90% rejection. This is a unified membership determined to ensure that public education is protected.

Alberta teacher strike likely as ATA members vote down tentative agreement | CBC News

Alberta Teachers' Association members started voting on the tentative deal on Saturday.

www.cbc.ca

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 10d

Looks like this is shaping up to be a battle between same old, same old and real, radical change.

www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...

Who can rebuild the NDP? | CBC Radio

After a decimating election loss, what kind of leader does the NDP need to rebuild?

www.cbc.ca

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 10d

@parismarx.com ?

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 11d

It’s not a war, it’s a fucking genocide. FFS

NPR @npr.org · 11d

The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has topped 66,000 Palestinians, Gaza's Health Ministry said, a day before the Israeli Prime Minister heads for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Palestinian death toll tops 66,000 as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump

The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has topped 66,000 Palestinians, Gaza's Health Ministry said, a day before the Israeli Prime Minister heads for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 13d

The Blue Jays are going to give me a heart attack before this is over.

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 13d

Congrats!! 🎉🎉

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Charles Smith @profsmithsask.bsky.social · 14d

As they should. Ottawa just ran roughshod over the rights of CUPW workers.

Postal union launches nationwide strike after Ottawa gives Canada Post the OK to end home delivery

Other changes could include closing of rural post offices as Public Works minister cites "unsustainable" losses at Crown corporation.

www.thestar.com

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Ian @ianagp.bsky.social · 14d

Masterful Gambit Mr Carney

ıllıllı FREE ŁINK ıllıllı @rvbdrm.com · 14d

Canada Post is back on strike!

5 minutes ago
Postal workers' union to strike again over today's
news
Rhianna Schmunk
CUPW has issued the following statement: "In response to the Government's attack on our postal service and workers, effective immediately, all CUPW members at Canada Post are on a nationwide strike."

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 14d

Let’s go! ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

David William @nrvscrcts.bsky.social · 14d

Solidarity with postal workers! #cdnpoli

Canada Post workers on nationwide strike after government demands reforms | CBC News

The union representing Canada's postal workers has called for a cross-country strike in the wake of the federal government clearing the way for major reforms to Canada Post.

www.cbc.ca

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 14d

Fantastic solidarity statement from the Alberta Federation of Labour today. Every union should follow suit. afl.org/statement-th...

STATEMENT: The Alberta Federation of Labour stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine

CALGARY — The Executive Council of the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL), meeting today in Calgary, issued the following statement in response to discussions about the Israel-Gaza conflict underway…

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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 14d

I am begging Canadians to understand that Canada Post, like public transit, should not be a business - it's a service.

Canada Post is a lifeline for rural, remote and Northern communities and overall, we need to re-evaluate why people think they "need" random shit delivered ASAP.

Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 14d

The government is reducing service standards and Canada Post’s biggest advantage: its nationwide network.

This plan is about cutting back the postal service instead of investing to give it new revenue tools through things like postal banking. It’s shameful.

Liberal government frees Canada Post to end home delivery, close some post offices | CBC News

With Canada Post on track to lose $1.5 billion in 2025 and contract discussions between the union and the corporation stalled, the federal government is embarking on a modernization plan it says will ...

www.cbc.ca

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Sarah Rieger @sarahcrgr.bsky.social · 14d

Once again asking why a public service is expected to behave like a corporation and earn profits?

Shouldn't every Canadian, including those in rural areas, have the right to receive essential mail, such as ID cards, benefit cheques, and medication?

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Liberal government frees Canada Post to end home delivery, close some post offices | CBC News

With Canada Post on track to lose $1.5 billion in 2025 and contract discussions between the union and the corporation stalled, the federal government is embarking on a modernization plan it says will ...

www.cbc.ca

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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 14d

Pretty sure we all understand this.

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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 14d

Canada, France, and the United Kingdom recognized Palestine as a state this week but continue to fund Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

These Countries Recognized Palestine, but Still Send Arms to Israel

Canada, France, and the United Kingdom recognized Palestine as a state this week but continue to fund Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

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