FYI - find #PressProgress here - for some notable Canadian #journalism.
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We finally received our provincial gov bribes last week, so I'm putting them to good use. Strategic donation to the local NDP candidate who just barely beat the Con candidate last election (Lib was distant third).
Vote #ChandraPasma in Ott-West-Nepean.
Sending the other chunk to the #PressProgress – journalism that digs into the ON gov's crooked deals and backroom politics.
Police Investigating Violent Plots Aimed at Sikh Places of Worship and Law Enforcement in Surrey and Brampton
https://www.unrigged.ca/police-investigating-violent-plots-aimed-at-sikh-places-of-worship-and-law-enforcement-in-surrey-and-brampton/
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Peel Police are investigating violent plots targeting Sikh places of worship and local law enforcement after tensions at Indian consular camps over the weekend extended into the week. Fallout from protests last weekend in Surrey and Brampton have led to reports of disturbing threats and plans of vio
Former Conservative Minister’s Allegation Ottawa Citizen Journalist was a Soviet Spy is ‘False’ and ‘Unhinged’, National Security Committee Told
https://www.unrigged.ca/former-conservative-ministers-allegation-ottawa-citizen-journalist-was-a-soviet-spy-is-false-and-unhinged-national-security-committee-told/
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Members of Canada’s national security committee admit they were left “confused” by a former Conservative cabinet minister’s “dumbfounding” testimony alleging an Ottawa Citizen journalist was recruited by the KGB to spy for Russia. David Pugliese, an award-winning national defence reporter with the C
Russian-Linked Far-Right Media Personality Accused of Being In Contempt of Parliament by Canadian MPs
https://www.unrigged.ca/russian-linked-far-right-media-personality-accused-of-being-in-contempt-of-parliament-by-canadian-mps/
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A far-right Canadian influencer could be found in contempt of parliament after repeatedly dodging questions from Canadian MPs about allegations surrounding a $10 million foreign influence campaign covertly funded by Russia. Lauren Chen, founder of the far-right outlet Tenet Media, appeared before Ca
Rift Forming Between Danielle Smith Government and Grassroots Ahead of Party AGM
https://www.unrigged.ca/rift-forming-between-danielle-smith-government-and-grassroots-ahead-of-party-agm/
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By party estimates, it’s going to be the biggest political convention in Canadian history. This weekend, nearly 6000 people will arrive in Red Deer Alberta to discuss the future of the governing United Conservative Party and its leader, Premier Danielle Smith, at the party’s Annual General Meeting.
Canadian Sikh groups point out Conservative Party’s reluctance to ask questions about foreign interference by India
https://www.unrigged.ca/canadian-sikh-groups-point-out-conservative-partys-reluctance-to-ask-questions-about-foreign-interference-by-india/
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Sikh organizations in Canada are pointing out the Conservative Party of Canada’s reluctance to interrogate India’s acts of transnational repression and violence in Canada. During a Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security meeting on Thursday, members of two prominent Canadian Sikh o
Trudeau Government is ‘Scapegoating’ Immigrants Amid Growing Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Canada, Experts Say
https://www.unrigged.ca/trudeau-government-is-scapegoating-immigrants-amid-growing-anti-immigrant-sentiment-in-canada-experts-say/
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Experts and advocates are pushing back against the Trudeau government’s plans to cut immigration targets over the next year. In an announcement last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed a plan to reduce the number of permanent residents in the country in
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