NEW: The Pentagon and NORAD are denying Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s suggestion that they are spraying chemicals over Alberta
Smith told a recent town hall she heard the US Department of Defence could be responsible for chemtrails
https://pressprogress.ca/the-pentagon-and-norad-respond-to-danielle-smith-nope-were-not-spraying-chemicals-over-alberta/
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Aug 21, 2024
NEW:
National Post columnist Adam Zivo says he spied for a foreign intelligence agency at the same time as he was working for the National Post
Zivo told me he sees “no problem” with what he did when he strapped a wire to his chest before dinner while foreign intelligence agents watched through tinted windows in a car outside last year, but experts in journalism ethics told me his behaviour is “unethical” and “absurd”
https://pressprogress.ca/this-national-post-columnist-says-he-spied-for-a-foreign-intelligence-agency-experts-call-his-behaviour-unethical-and-absurd/
National Post columnist Adam Zivo says he spied for a foreign intelligence agency at the same time as he was working for the National Post
Zivo told me he sees “no problem” with what he did when he strapped a wire to his chest before dinner while foreign intelligence agents watched through tinted windows in a car outside last year, but experts in journalism ethics told me his behaviour is “unethical” and “absurd”
https://pressprogress.ca/this-national-post-columnist-says-he-spied-for-a-foreign-intelligence-agency-experts-call-his-behaviour-unethical-and-absurd/
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Jul 10, 2024
NEW: Top Shopify executive’s right-wing media website rails against immigrants while defending a legally designated terrorist group.
The right-wing Canadian media website ‘True North’ deleted its interview with the founder of the Proud Boys shortly after being contacted by PressProgress:
https://pressprogress.ca/shopify-executives-right-wing-media-website-rails-against-immigrants-while-defending-a-legally-designated-terrorist-group/
The right-wing Canadian media website ‘True North’ deleted its interview with the founder of the Proud Boys shortly after being contacted by PressProgress:
https://pressprogress.ca/shopify-executives-right-wing-media-website-rails-against-immigrants-while-defending-a-legally-designated-terrorist-group/
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Apr 24, 2024
Pierre Poilievre meets with far-right extremist group at Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border.
“Everyone’s happy with what you’re doing,” Poilievre tells conspiratorial fringe group camped out on side of highway.
https://pressprogress.ca/pierre-poilievre-meets-with-far-right-extremist-group-at-nova-scotia-new-brunswick-border/
“Everyone’s happy with what you’re doing,” Poilievre tells conspiratorial fringe group camped out on side of highway.
https://pressprogress.ca/pierre-poilievre-meets-with-far-right-extremist-group-at-nova-scotia-new-brunswick-border/
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Apr 16, 2024
My story from the budget media lock-up:
The federal government says Budget 2024 will make the wealthy pay their ‘fair share’. Economists say the rich could be paying a lot more.
https://pressprogress.ca/the-federal-government-says-budget-2024-makes-the-wealthy-pay-their-fair-share-economists-say-the-rich-could-be-paying-more/
The federal government says Budget 2024 will make the wealthy pay their ‘fair share’. Economists say the rich could be paying a lot more.
https://pressprogress.ca/the-federal-government-says-budget-2024-makes-the-wealthy-pay-their-fair-share-economists-say-the-rich-could-be-paying-more/
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Apr 15, 2024
Right-wing media personality Derek Fildebrandt is going viral after posting a “weird” and “creepy” video recorded inside an airport washroom.
Ottawa’s Airport Authority says it is aware of the video, which has been viewed over 3 million times, and is referring complaints to police.
https://pressprogress.ca/right-wing-media-personality-goes-viral-after-posting-weird-and-creepy-video-recorded-inside-airport-washroom/
Ottawa’s Airport Authority says it is aware of the video, which has been viewed over 3 million times, and is referring complaints to police.
https://pressprogress.ca/right-wing-media-personality-goes-viral-after-posting-weird-and-creepy-video-recorded-inside-airport-washroom/
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Apr 05, 2024
Canadian intelligence says India likely used ‘clandestine activities’ to interfere with Canada’s 2021 federal election.
Documents tabled at Foreign Interference Inquiry Thursday allege India used ‘proxy agents’ and secretly provided ‘illicit financial support’ to candidates.
https://pressprogress.ca/canadian-intelligence-says-india-likely-used-clandestine-activities-to-interfere-with-canadas-2021-federal-election/
Documents tabled at Foreign Interference Inquiry Thursday allege India used ‘proxy agents’ and secretly provided ‘illicit financial support’ to candidates.
https://pressprogress.ca/canadian-intelligence-says-india-likely-used-clandestine-activities-to-interfere-with-canadas-2021-federal-election/
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Mar 08, 2024
This is from my free pop-up newsletter covering right-wing extremism and convoy-related activities.
It’s like a journalistic DEW line protecting Canadian and American democracy from far-right conspiracies:
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/sign-up
It’s like a journalistic DEW line protecting Canadian and American democracy from far-right conspiracies:
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/sign-up
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Mar 08, 2024
Who is the Canadian self-help guru that appeared as a “mind control” expert on Sen. Ron Johnson’s Capitol Hill panel on the COVID-19 pandemic on last week?
He’s a promoter of antisemitic conspiracies about a Moloch-worshipping “child sacrifice cult.”
Oh, and he’s old pals with Randy Hillier:
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/canadian-self-help-guru-on-us-senators
He’s a promoter of antisemitic conspiracies about a Moloch-worshipping “child sacrifice cult.”
Oh, and he’s old pals with Randy Hillier:
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/canadian-self-help-guru-on-us-senators
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Feb 28, 2024
Ottawa Police told the board no arrests were made because officers “did not observe any fireworks.”
Except videos show police watched the fireworks and then left the scene, at which point convoy supporters launched more fireworks.
Sign-up for ConvoyWatch for more accountability journalism:
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/sign-up
Except videos show police watched the fireworks and then left the scene, at which point convoy supporters launched more fireworks.
Sign-up for ConvoyWatch for more accountability journalism:
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/sign-up
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Feb 28, 2024
NEW: Ottawa’s police board is ordering a review of the police response to the convoy “fireworks incident” on Family Day weekend.
After ConvoyWatch contacted the board for comment on a fact-check, the board acknowledged a “discrepancy” in information presented to the board by Ottawa‘s police chief.
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/ottawa-police-board-orders-operational
After ConvoyWatch contacted the board for comment on a fact-check, the board acknowledged a “discrepancy” in information presented to the board by Ottawa‘s police chief.
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/ottawa-police-board-orders-operational
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Feb 23, 2024
NEW: One of the spokespersons at the bizarro convoy press conference last week was on a parliamentary security ‘banned’ list.
In fact, two people who got into the House of Commons press conference had been recently denied entry by security.
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/convoy-press-conference-spokesperson
In fact, two people who got into the House of Commons press conference had been recently denied entry by security.
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/convoy-press-conference-spokesperson
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Feb 22, 2024
Most people know Ed Broadbent as a political party leader, but he also pursued social and democratic change outside partisan politics in academia and civil society.
Luke Savage, who co-authored Broadbent's book "Seeking Social Democracy," joined me on our podcast to help explain Broadbent's ideas.
https://pressprogress.ca/ed-broadbent-spent-a-lifetime-seeking-democracy-equality-and-real-freedom/
Luke Savage, who co-authored Broadbent's book "Seeking Social Democracy," joined me on our podcast to help explain Broadbent's ideas.
https://pressprogress.ca/ed-broadbent-spent-a-lifetime-seeking-democracy-equality-and-real-freedom/
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Feb 21, 2024
Ottawa By-law and Ottawa Police confirm no fines or arrests after a group of aggressive convoy supporters confronted police and shot off fireworks in downtown Ottawa.
OPS suggested officers may have ‘pulled back’ from the scene over concerns for the safety of police officers.
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/city-of-ottawa-no-fines-or-arrests
OPS suggested officers may have ‘pulled back’ from the scene over concerns for the safety of police officers.
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/city-of-ottawa-no-fines-or-arrests
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Feb 19, 2024
Ottawa Police were treated to a dazzling urban fireworks display celebrating the two-year anniversary of the invocation of the Emergencies Act this weekend.
Videos show police left the scene following an aggressive confrontation by convoy supporters:
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/ottawa-police-dazzled-by-urban-fireworks
Videos show police left the scene following an aggressive confrontation by convoy supporters:
https://www.convoywatch.ca/p/ottawa-police-dazzled-by-urban-fireworks
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Jan 23, 2024
NEW: Far-right convoy groups are planning to occupy Canadian police stations until government officials are arrested.
In a planning meeting last night, they suggested bringing ‘tents and BBQs’ to occupy police stations for weeks or even months.
https://pressprogress.ca/far-right-convoy-groups-plan-to-occupy-canadian-police-stations-until-government-officials-are-arrested/
In a planning meeting last night, they suggested bringing ‘tents and BBQs’ to occupy police stations for weeks or even months.
https://pressprogress.ca/far-right-convoy-groups-plan-to-occupy-canadian-police-stations-until-government-officials-are-arrested/
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