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NEW: Top Shopify executive’s right-wing media website rails against immigrants while defending a legally designated terrorist group. ‘True North’ quietly deleted its interview with the founder of the Proud Boys after it was contacted by @pressprogress.ca #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/shopify-exec...

Shopify Executive’s Right-Wing Media Website Rails Against Immigrants While Defending a Legally Designated Terrorist Grouppressprogress.ca Right-wing Canadian media website ‘True North’ deletes interview with the founder of the Proud Boys after being contacted by PressProgress

Come work with us! Our annual Labour Reporting Internship job posting is open until tomorrow, Friday June 21 before midnight PT. Know a young journalist looking to kickstart their career? Details on eligibility and how to apply are below: pressprogress.ca/heres-how-to...

Here's How to Apply for Our Summer 2024 Labour Reporting Internshippressprogress.ca Come work with us!

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. #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/pierre-poili...

Pierre Poilievre Meets with Far-Right Extremist Group at Nova Scotia-New Brunswick Borderpressprogress.ca “Everyone’s happy with what you’re doing,” Poilievre tells conspiratorial fringe group camped out on side of highway

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones insists Pierre Poilievre is “saying the same things as me.” The InfoWars host responded to a Liberal MP’s video by crediting the Conservative leader for validating his conspiracies about the “globalist agenda.” #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/conspiracy-t...

Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Insists Pierre Poilievre is ‘Saying The Same Things as Me’pressprogress.ca InfoWars host credits Pierre Poilievre for validating his conspiracies about the ‘globalist agenda’

ICYMI: Right-wing media personality Derek Fildebrandt is going viral after posting a “weird” and “creepy” video recorded inside an airport washroom. Ottawa’s Airport says it is aware of the video recording and referring complaints to police. #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/right-wing-m...

Right-Wing Media Personality Goes Viral After Posting 'Weird' and 'Creepy' Video Recorded Inside Airport Washroompressprogress.ca Ottawa International Airport Authority says it is referring complaints about video recordings in its public washrooms to police

ICYMI: The federal government says Budget 2024 will make the wealthy pay their ‘fair share’. Economists say the rich could be paying a lot more. #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/the-federal-...

The Federal Government Says Budget 2024 Makes The Wealthy Pay Their ‘Fair Share’. Economists Say The Rich Could Be Paying More.pressprogress.ca Budget 2024 introduces changes to how capital gains are taxed, but it will only capture a fraction of the wealth held by Canada’s top 0.13%

Intelligence Report Says Bots and Fake Accounts Linked to India’s Governing Party are Harassing Canadians #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/intelligence...

Intelligence Report Says Bots and Fake Accounts Linked to India’s Governing Party are Harassing Canadianspressprogress.ca ‘Pro-BJP’ accounts target Canadian activists, journalists and politicians, new documents tabled in foreign interference inquiry reveal

Canadian Intelligence Says India Likely Used ‘Clandestine Activities’ to Interfere with Canada’s 2021 Federal Election #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/canadian-int...

Canadian Intelligence Says India Likely Used ‘Clandestine Activities’ to Interfere with Canada’s 2021 Federal Electionpressprogress.ca Documents tabled at Foreign Interference Inquiry allege India used ‘proxy agents’ and secretly provided ‘illicit financial support’ to candidates

Peoples’ Party Disputes Claims That Russian Interference Helped Sink Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives in 2021 Election #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/peoples-part...

Peoples’ Party Disputes Claims That Russian Interference Helped Sink Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives in 2021 Electionpressprogress.ca Erin O’Toole suggested Conservatives lost votes to PPC after Russian ‘troll farms’ promoted anti-vaccine and anti-lockdown content

Peoples’ Party Disputes Claims That Russian Interference Helped Sink Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives in 2021 Election pressprogress.ca/peoples-part...

ICYMI: “Where is Our Museum?” asks Punjabi and broader South Asian Canadian community in BC pressprogress.ca/where-is-our...

“Where is Our Museum?” asks Punjabi and broader South Asian Canadian community in BCpressprogress.ca A group of community members say they’re disappointed after failed promises from the provincial government

ICYMI: Toronto Police Arrested A Striking Worker At York University. Labour Experts Are Concerned Police Infringed on Charter Rights. pressprogress.ca/toronto-poli...

Toronto Police Arrested A Striking Worker At York University. Labour Experts Are Concerned Police Infringed on Charter Rights.pressprogress.ca Police charges of ‘mischief’ criminalizes charter protected activities, experts warn.

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Last October, @pressprogress.ca reported Simon Fraser University hired Lions Gate Risk Management Group to watch striking teaching assistants and other workers. We wanted to know more. Why was this necessary and what were they looking for? (2/9)

Simon Fraser University Hires Controversial Private Investigation Firm to Film Striking Education Workerspressprogress.ca SFU hires Lions Gate Risk Management to surveil strike action across three university campuses

A motion calling for ceasefire and an end to arms exports to Israel was amended at the 11th hour to take out some key provisions. Here’s which Members of Parliament voted ‘no’ on the motion. #cdnpoli

Here’s which Members of Parliament voted ‘no’ on a motion for ceasefire and ending arms exports to Israelpressprogress.ca The motion was amended at the 11th hour to take out some key provisions

One Vancouver city councillor says it is time for the city to consider a regulatory framework for psychedelics, after a mushroom dispensary had its business license reinstated during a council hearing last week. “There is a role for that activism from the city.” pressprogress.ca/city-council...

City councillor says regulatory framework needed for psychedelics in Vancouverpressprogress.ca “There is a role for that activism from the city.”

RCMP confirms hundreds on a UCP voter list told police they had “no knowledge” they ever voted. The RCMP ended a 5-year investigation into UCP voter fraud allegations despite finding “clear evidence” that “suspicious votes” were cast. #ableg #cdnpoli pressprogress.ca/rcmp-confirm...

RCMP Confirms Hundreds On UCP Voter List Told Police They Had ‘No Knowledge’ They Ever Votedpressprogress.ca RCMP ends five-year investigation into UCP voter fraud allegations after hitting dead-ends in determining who cast fake votes

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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.

Ed Broadbent Spent a Lifetime Seeking Democracy, Equality and Real Freedompressprogress.ca Luke Savage explains how Ed Broadbent devoted his life to a struggle for democratic and egalitarian principles

Pierre Poilievre’s newly elected Conservative MP attacked Doug Ford’s government in a bizarre by-election victory speech. Newly elected Conservative MP Jamil Jivani denounced his former employer as ‘liberal elites’. #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/pierre-poili...

Pierre Poilievre's Newly Elected Conservative MP Attacks Doug Ford’s Government in Bizarre Victory Speechpressprogress.ca Newly elected Conservative MP Jamil Jivani denounces former employer as ‘liberal elites’ after by-election win

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A dozen members of the conspiratorial “Save the Children Convoy” were invited into the House of Commons today claiming to be “VIP” guests of Conservative MP Arnold Viersen. Viersen’s office declined comment when I called them. Shortly after, the convoy people suddenly got kicked out of Parliament.

'Save the Children Convoy' Says Conservative MP Invited Them Into House of Commons as 'VIP' Guestspressprogress.ca Conspiratorial ‘Save the Children Convoy’ invited into House of Commons before suddenly getting kicked out

NEW: ‘Save the Children Convoy’ says Conservative MP invited them into House of Commons as ‘VIP’ guests two days after meeting with convoy. The convoy group, which has called for jailing MPs, was kicked out following questions by @pressprogress.ca #cdnnews

The leader of the ‘Save the Children Convoy’ called for jailing politicians and replacing Canada’s government in a QAnon-inspired speech. Multiple convoy supporters have also promoted QAnon-linked slogans and narratives. pressprogress.ca/save-the-chi...

‘Save the Children Convoy’ Leader Calls for Jailing Politicians and Replacing Government in QAno...pressprogress.ca Far-right convoy group has had repeat run-ins with the law during two weeks of chaotic protests in Ottawa

Take Back Alberta’s leader is blaming “woke mobs” for being removed from a British foundation’s board of directors. David Parker claims the “globalist” Ditchley Foundation fired him for hosting an event for an anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theorist. #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/take-back-al...

Take Back Alberta Leader Blames ‘Woke Mob’ After Getting Kicked Off Elite Foundation’s Boardpressprogress.ca Take Back Alberta leader David Parker claims he is a victim of cancel culture after getting fired from an elite British foundation’s board

The BC United Party Claims BC’s Government Is Funding Drug Dealers. No, Actually They Are Not. Experts say BC United Party is wilfully misrepresenting funds received by local community group. pressprogress.ca/the-bc-unite...

The BC United Party Claims BC’s Government Is Funding Drug Dealers. No, Actually They Are Not.pressprogress.ca Experts say BC United Party is wilfully misrepresenting funds received by local community group

NEW: The far-right ‘Save the Children Convoy’ is currently gathering at a rural base camp outside Ottawa. Leaders of the convoy, which revolves around various pedophile conspiracies, say they are planning daily marches through Ottawa. #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/far-right-sa...

Far-Right ‘Save the Children Convoy’ Gathering at Rural Base Camp Outside Ottawapressprogress.ca Pedophile conspiracy convoy says it is planning daily marches to 'shut down Ottawa'

NEW: A Manitoba PC campaign adviser is promoting Trump-style election fraud claims before voting day. On a far-right livestream, the Manitoba PC adviser spread conspiratorial claims about labour unions and Elections Manitoba voting machines. #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/manitoba-pc-...

Manitoba PC Campaign Adviser Promoting Trump-Style Election Fraud Claims Before Voting Daypressprogress.ca Controversial adviser recently welcomed back to Manitoba PC campaign

Heather Stefanson has ‘no plan’ to fix Manitoba’s healthcare system, advocates say. Healthcare advocates and workers say Stefanson’s staffing strategy is nothing more than “numbers on a website.” #cdnnews

Heather Stefanson Has ‘No Plan’ To Fix Manitoba’s Healthcare System, Advocates Saypressprogress.ca Staffing strategy nothing more than “numbers on a website”

Manitoba PC candidate claims NDP wants to give away ‘free heroin for criminals’. Community groups say Manitoba PC rhetoric is demonizing drug users and putting their safety at risk. #cdnnews

Manitoba PC Candidate Claims NDP Wants to Give Away ‘Free Heroin For Criminals’pressprogress.ca Community groups say Manitoba PC candidate’s rhetoric is demonizing drug users and putting their safety at risk

Manitoba PC leader Heather Stefanson took out a full-page ad in the Winnipeg Free Press declaring she will never support the search of a local landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women believed murdered by an alleged serial killer. #cdnnews pressprogress.ca/heather-stef...

Heather Stefanson Launches Ads Declaring She Will Never Search Landfill For Remains of Murdered Wome...pressprogress.ca Manitoba PC leader Heather Stefanson is running partisan ads politicizing search for Indigenous women believed murdered by a serial killer