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Jan 14
We’ve adopted a new policy clarifying how we’ll be using digital platforms to share our journalism Going forward, we will expect any platforms we use to demonstrate basic commitments to user safety, information integrity and democratic values Learn more: pressprogress.ca/journalistic-s…
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Jun 1, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked emails between Russian officials and Ontario PC insiders reveal efforts to flow Russian money into Ontario amid US sanctions. Frank Klees, a top adviser to Doug Ford, admits relaying a backchannel message to the Premier’s Office pressprogress.ca/top-doug-ford-… #onpoli
Top Doug Ford Adviser Sent Premier’s Office Backchannel Message About Meeting With Russian Govern...
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Apr 1, 2025
NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives Audio recording shows ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore cancelled after backlash from conservatives pressprogress.ca/ctv-cancelled-… #cdnpoli
CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure From Pierre Poilievre’s C...
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Feb 17, 2023
BREAKING: Emergencies Act Inquiry’s final report points blame at Doug Ford’s “absence” during convoy occupation of Ottawa. “I find the province of Ontario’s reluctance to become fully engaged ... at resolving the situation in Ottawa troubling.” pressprogress.ca/emergencies-ac… #ottnews
Emergencies Act Inquiry Points Blame at Doug Ford’s ‘Absence’ During Ottawa Convoy Occupation
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Sep 6, 2024
NEW: The far-right media outlet linked in US federal indictment to a secret Russian influence campaign produced 50+ videos focused on Canada We reviewed the videos before they were taken down and found they were viewed half-a-million times pressprogress.ca/far-right-medi… #cdnpoli
Far-Right Media Outlet Linked to Secret Russian Influence Campaign Produced 50+ Videos Focused...
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Dec 18, 2023
Right-wing trolls are freaking out after learning they can get sued for calling people ‘groomers’ on the Internet. A new court decision is reinforcing that there is no public interest in speech that exposes vulnerable groups to hate. pressprogress.ca/right-wing-tro… #cdnpoli
Right-Wing Trolls Are Freaking Out After Learning They Can Get Sued for Calling People ‘Groomers’...
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Sep 5, 2023
Pierre Poilievre is presenting himself as the solution to Canada’s affordability crisis. But donation records show Poilievre’s Conservatives have enjoyed support from CEOs at big real estate investment trusts who are driving up costs of living. pressprogress.ca/big-real-estat… #cdnpoli
Big Real Estate Executives Among Top Donors to Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
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May 1, 2025
Pierre Poilievre no longer entitled to live at public mansion: Privy Council Office Poilievre ineligible to live at Stornoway after losing his own seat
Pierre Poilievre No Longer Entitled to Live at Public Mansion: Privy Council Office
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Apr 4, 2025
NEW: Conservative candidate used a secret Signal group chat with Freedom Convoy leaders, right-wing media and far-right influencers Andrew Lawton was a member of the “clandestine” group chat used to coordinate convoy messaging on social media pressprogress.ca/conservative-c… #cdnpoli
Conservative Candidate Used a Secret Signal Group Chat With Freedom Convoy Leaders, Right-Wing...
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May 2, 2023
NEW: A newly resurfaced video shows UCP leader Danielle Smith and her top adviser endorsing the illegal convoy blockade at Coutts. “We want to see it win in Coutts.” pressprogress.ca/we-want-to-see… #ableg #cdnpoli
‘We Want to See It Win in Coutts’: Video Shows Danielle Smith Endorsing Illegal Convoy Blockade
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Jun 25, 2018
Jordan Peterson was an expert witness in a murder trial. Manitoba’s highest court ruled: • He was “clearly not qualified” as an expert • His evidence was “dubious” and “not scientific” • He got basic facts about the case wrong pressprogress.ca/jordan-peterso… #cdnpoli #cdnmedia
Jordan Peterson Was an Expert Witness in a Murder Trial. The Court Called His Expert Opinions ‘Du...
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Mar 13, 2020
NEW: Tim Hortons workers need doctor’s notes to take unpaid sick leave during the coronavirus pandemic pressprogress.ca/tim-hortons-wo… #canlab #cdnpoli
Tim Hortons Workers Need Doctor’s Notes To Take Unpaid Sick Leave During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Apr 20, 2022
Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis claims Microsoft Windows creator Bill Gates is funding a plot to undermine Canadian “sovereignty.” pressprogress.ca/conservative-l… #cdnpoli #cpcldr
Conservative Leadership Candidate Leslyn Lewis Claims Bill Gates is Behind a Plot Against Canada
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Jan 24, 2022
A Conservative MP’s photo of an ‘empty Canadian grocery store’ was actually taken in Northern England, not Canada. Canadian conservatives have repeatedly shared misleading photos of grocery stores on social media over the last week. pressprogress.ca/conservative-m… #cdnpoli #cdnmedia
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Conservative MP’s Photo of ‘Empty Canadian Grocery Store’ Actually Taken in Northern England,...
Canadian conservatives keep playing fast and loose with the facts sharing misleading photos of grocery stores on social media