Ryan Hillier
@ryanhillier.bsky.social
Marxist. Internationalist. Writer.
https://osedax-writer.blogspot.com/
“Capitalism carries war within it,
just like clouds carry rain.”
https://osedax-writer.blogspot.com/
“Capitalism carries war within it,
just like clouds carry rain.”
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Ryan Hillier
@ryanhillier.bsky.social
· Mar 28
Time for Premier Holt to rescind the IHRA definition of antisemitism
Last week, the Israeli media outlet Haaretz reported that Israel had “committed the largest child massacre in its history. Two
nbmediacoop.org
I wrote for @nbmediacoop.bsky.social on the need for New Brunswick to rescind the IHRA definition of antisemitism: nbmediacoop.org/2025/03/28/t...
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“prominent separatist supporter Jeff Rath received a standing ovation from the packed crowd when he asked how many of them support independence.
Smith, who countered by saying she supports a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, was roundly booed by delegates still standing from the ovation”
Smith, who countered by saying she supports a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, was roundly booed by delegates still standing from the ovation”
November 29, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Co-wrote this piece with the brilliant @nisrinelamin.bsky.social
and Ismail Adam of the Darfur Diaspora Association, on Canada's complicity in the war in Sudan and the genocide in Darfur, for @breachmedia.ca breachmedia.ca/in-the-genoc...
and Ismail Adam of the Darfur Diaspora Association, on Canada's complicity in the war in Sudan and the genocide in Darfur, for @breachmedia.ca breachmedia.ca/in-the-genoc...
In the genocide in Sudan, Canada has a hand in the violence ⋆ The Breach
The massacres of civilians in Sudan are being fuelled by Canadian weapons, mining interests, and refugee restrictions. It’s time for Canada to end its complicity
breachmedia.ca
November 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Co-wrote this piece with the brilliant @nisrinelamin.bsky.social
and Ismail Adam of the Darfur Diaspora Association, on Canada's complicity in the war in Sudan and the genocide in Darfur, for @breachmedia.ca breachmedia.ca/in-the-genoc...
and Ismail Adam of the Darfur Diaspora Association, on Canada's complicity in the war in Sudan and the genocide in Darfur, for @breachmedia.ca breachmedia.ca/in-the-genoc...
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Canada cancelled its northern food program over the summer and is refusing to answer APTN’s requests for why. Canada continues to Canada…
‘Having a hard time getting food’: Nunavut hunger crisis continues
‘People are having a hard time now getting food’: Nunavut hunger crisis continues as Indigenous Services Canada refuses to answer questions
www.aptnnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Canada cancelled its northern food program over the summer and is refusing to answer APTN’s requests for why. Canada continues to Canada…
A live streamed genocide wasn't enough to resign over. A pipeline, that probably won't even be built, was.
This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
November 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A live streamed genocide wasn't enough to resign over. A pipeline, that probably won't even be built, was.
The Canadian government is happy to talk about sovereignty for itself (the embodiment of corporate and private interests which dominate the political system), but fails to realize it in Northern communities.
Elections Canada says voting services in Nunavik during the spring federal election were 'significantly hindered' by a lack of planning and oversight.
Voting 'hindered' in Nunavik during spring election says Elections Canada
Elections Canada says voting services in Nunavik during the federal election were 'hindered" by a lack of planning and oversight.
www.aptnnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Canadian government is happy to talk about sovereignty for itself (the embodiment of corporate and private interests which dominate the political system), but fails to realize it in Northern communities.
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Student accepted into UNB grad program stranded in Gaza awaiting Canadian study permit [video]
Advocates say Ottawa lacks the political will to evacuate more than 130 Palestinian students from Gaza following their admission to universities across Canada
Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social
Advocates say Ottawa lacks the political will to evacuate more than 130 Palestinian students from Gaza following their admission to universities across Canada
Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social
Student accepted into UNB grad program stranded in Gaza awaiting Canadian study permit [video]
It was a "dream come true" for Baraa, 23, when he learned that he'd been accepted into the Master of
nbmediacoop.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Student accepted into UNB grad program stranded in Gaza awaiting Canadian study permit [video]
Advocates say Ottawa lacks the political will to evacuate more than 130 Palestinian students from Gaza following their admission to universities across Canada
Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social
Advocates say Ottawa lacks the political will to evacuate more than 130 Palestinian students from Gaza following their admission to universities across Canada
Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social
“I would rather take their ideas than dream them up on our own. People closer to the businesses would be better at that than us […]." Canada's financial regulator openly states that they will take direction from private interests.
OSFI open to 'experiments' to help banks finance Canada's nation-building
Banking watchdog has already proposed new rules to free up more capital for lending
ca.finance.yahoo.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“I would rather take their ideas than dream them up on our own. People closer to the businesses would be better at that than us […]." Canada's financial regulator openly states that they will take direction from private interests.
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First-ever amputee football league kicks off in Gaza Strip
'Championship of Hope' meant to revive sports activity and boost morale
Photo essay by Rizek Abdel Jawad
'Championship of Hope' meant to revive sports activity and boost morale
Photo essay by Rizek Abdel Jawad
Photos: First-ever amputee football league kicks off in Gaza Strip
Editor's note: Rizek Abdel Jawad, a photojournalist from Gaza City whose work was previously featured in these pages, has contributed
nbmediacoop.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
First-ever amputee football league kicks off in Gaza Strip
'Championship of Hope' meant to revive sports activity and boost morale
Photo essay by Rizek Abdel Jawad
'Championship of Hope' meant to revive sports activity and boost morale
Photo essay by Rizek Abdel Jawad
Brilliant interview with Rashid Khalidi clarifying many facets of Hamas' historical position and governance within Palestine.
Rashid Khalidi on Trump’s Plan, Hamas, the PA & Why Russia and China Abstained at the UN
YouTube video by India & Global Left
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November 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Brilliant interview with Rashid Khalidi clarifying many facets of Hamas' historical position and governance within Palestine.
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It is not enough to set tasks; we must also solve the problem of the methods for carrying them out. If our task is to cross a river, we cannot cross it without a bridge or a boat. Unless the bridge or boat problem is solved, it is idle to speak of crossing the river.
November 23, 2025 at 6:50 AM
It is not enough to set tasks; we must also solve the problem of the methods for carrying them out. If our task is to cross a river, we cannot cross it without a bridge or a boat. Unless the bridge or boat problem is solved, it is idle to speak of crossing the river.
In thinking about the concept of compulsory military service in Canada, it occurs that the country does not actually have a cohesive national army so much as a mercenary army. Sure, some enlist out of patriotic feeling. But attaining financial security is also a big (maybe bigger) factor.
Even if you advocate for militarism (which I do not), you must acknowledge the reality that citizens will not serve a state that does not serve them. Mandating compulsory service into the military or civilian corps of a state that lets children go hungry is a fool's errand.
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
In thinking about the concept of compulsory military service in Canada, it occurs that the country does not actually have a cohesive national army so much as a mercenary army. Sure, some enlist out of patriotic feeling. But attaining financial security is also a big (maybe bigger) factor.
Along with the usual misinformation regarding the legally recognized status of Taiwan as a province of China, this piece glosses over what is overt interference in Canadian politics by Taiwanese officials.
Taiwanese official warns Carney boosting ties with China will leave Canada vulnerable to coercion
PM has described the tête-à-tête with Xi Jinping in South Korea as a ‘turning point’ that will benefit Canadians
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Along with the usual misinformation regarding the legally recognized status of Taiwan as a province of China, this piece glosses over what is overt interference in Canadian politics by Taiwanese officials.
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NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
Minister ‘Can’t Confirm’ If Canadian Officers Went To Israeli Seminar
The seminar reportedly focused on Israel’s experiences in waging its genocidal war on Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
"If the U.S. is able to impose this plan […] it would amount to a de facto victory for Russia, driving European defence spending even higher than planned and at a much faster pace […]."
European arms makers fall to lowest since September on Ukraine peace push
(Reuters) -European defence shares fell to their lowest levels since early September on Friday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was ready for "honest" work on a U.S.-backed plan
ca.finance.yahoo.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"If the U.S. is able to impose this plan […] it would amount to a de facto victory for Russia, driving European defence spending even higher than planned and at a much faster pace […]."
Very cool story from West Africa.
Burkina Faso begins producing solar-powered electric cars with help from China : Peoples Dispatch
The Sahel country inaugurated an electric vehicle assembly plant in January 2025, revolutionizing the national automotive sector.
peoplesdispatch.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Very cool story from West Africa.
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I know people are closely following what's going on the US and the horrors of ICE, but do you know how Canada is quickly and quietly is growing its deportation machinery?
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I know people are closely following what's going on the US and the horrors of ICE, but do you know how Canada is quickly and quietly is growing its deportation machinery?
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!!
Here are 5 other things to know:
What is Freeland's compensation scheme right now? An MP salary, a ministerial salary for the made-up position leveraging private capital for Ukraine, now CEO salary for the Rhodes Trust? Pretty sweet grift.
Freeland will move to U.K. for new job as CEO of Rhodes Trust educational charity | CBC News
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland will move to Oxford, England, to take on a new position next summer administering the Rhodes Trust, the educational charity says.
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
What is Freeland's compensation scheme right now? An MP salary, a ministerial salary for the made-up position leveraging private capital for Ukraine, now CEO salary for the Rhodes Trust? Pretty sweet grift.
"OSFI is calling on the banks to come to the regulator with ideas on how this will be accomplished without adding too much risk to the system."
Banking regulator proposes to ease lending rules for Canadian banks
The proposed loosening of rules comes at a time when Ottawa is looking to boost competition in the financial sector
ca.finance.yahoo.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"OSFI is calling on the banks to come to the regulator with ideas on how this will be accomplished without adding too much risk to the system."
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NEW: I explain how Canada’s ongoing purchases of Israeli weapons and military technology fuel genocide against Palestinians.
This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEW: I explain how Canada’s ongoing purchases of Israeli weapons and military technology fuel genocide against Palestinians.
This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
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Canada is named as an attendee at an "international seminar" hosted by the Israeli military to discuss the lessons learned from Israel's two-year campaign of genocide against Palestinians. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
The IDF holding ‘international seminar’ on lessons learned from war
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www.timesofisrael.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Canada is named as an attendee at an "international seminar" hosted by the Israeli military to discuss the lessons learned from Israel's two-year campaign of genocide against Palestinians. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
The body count of MBS pales in comparison to a US President like Donald Trump, and yet across the political spectrum of North America people are expressing disgust at the Saudi leader visiting the White House. That's the power of a white supremacist media framework.
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The body count of MBS pales in comparison to a US President like Donald Trump, and yet across the political spectrum of North America people are expressing disgust at the Saudi leader visiting the White House. That's the power of a white supremacist media framework.
Hurwitz might as well have said that defeating Nazi Germany was a mistake because that is the terminus of her logic here.
Sharing the video of this because it’s such a ghoulish thing to say that I’m honestly in disbelief that I even heard her properly
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hurwitz might as well have said that defeating Nazi Germany was a mistake because that is the terminus of her logic here.
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new paper by Sean Westwood:
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
new paper by Sean Westwood:
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
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NEW: Canadian authorities detained Richard Falk while he and his wife, Hilal Elver, were en route to a Palestine conference in Ottawa last week.
I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/canada-detai...
I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/canada-detai...
Canada Detained This Legal Scholar En Route To Palestine Conference
Richard Falk and Hilal Elver were detained for approximately three hours at Pearson airport.
www.readthemaple.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
NEW: Canadian authorities detained Richard Falk while he and his wife, Hilal Elver, were en route to a Palestine conference in Ottawa last week.
I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/canada-detai...
I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/canada-detai...
What is it called when all of the functions of the public service are co-opted by the military without explanation
Transport Canada's aviation wing moving to DND with little explanation | CBC News
Transport Canada will be surrendering most — if not all — of its aviation wing to the Department of Defence in a plan that’s shrouded in secrecy.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
What is it called when all of the functions of the public service are co-opted by the military without explanation