Tom Engel
@tomengel7.bsky.social
Lawyer (criminal defence, civil rights), Past President Canadian Prison Law Association, Chair Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association's Policing Committee, North River Ranger, Lead Vocals UC Law Gastroelectric Kazoo Band
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Reminder that Edmonton AND Calgary police used public resources to hold town halls + other events to steer business communities & other stakeholders in favour of UCP drug policy.
The specified timeline for this campaign was “before the May 2023 election.”
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The specified timeline for this campaign was “before the May 2023 election.”
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November 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Reminder that Edmonton AND Calgary police used public resources to hold town halls + other events to steer business communities & other stakeholders in favour of UCP drug policy.
The specified timeline for this campaign was “before the May 2023 election.”
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-poli...
The specified timeline for this campaign was “before the May 2023 election.”
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Former EPS chief Dale McFee's overt politicization of his role has apparently opened the door for his successor Warren Dreichel and EPS officers to attend political functions. If the EPS has any photos of an EPS chief and officers attending a federal NDP event, please post them.
November 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Former EPS chief Dale McFee's overt politicization of his role has apparently opened the door for his successor Warren Dreichel and EPS officers to attend political functions. If the EPS has any photos of an EPS chief and officers attending a federal NDP event, please post them.
"It would also protect Albertans defending themselves from intruders, she said."
The Federal government has exclusive jurisdiction to legislate criminal law.
#abpoli
#criminallaw
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The Federal government has exclusive jurisdiction to legislate criminal law.
#abpoli
#criminallaw
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Alberta to present motion against federal firearm 'seizure' program: Smith | CBC News
Premier Danielle Smith said her government will introduce a motion next week, through provincial sovereignty legislation, to defy the federal gun buy-back program. Smith made the announcement Saturday...
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November 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"It would also protect Albertans defending themselves from intruders, she said."
The Federal government has exclusive jurisdiction to legislate criminal law.
#abpoli
#criminallaw
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The Federal government has exclusive jurisdiction to legislate criminal law.
#abpoli
#criminallaw
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“I'll promise to our members here: we have initiated a comprehensive review of the ASIRT & Alberta Crown Prosecution Service. It is being led by a wonderful retired judge who will provide us with some recommendations on how we can approve that.”
Good.
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Good.
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Alberta prosecution will have to meet with victims' families if they dispute ASIRT's charge recomendations
Minister Mickey Amery announced a review of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team and the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, and that the Crown will have to meet with the families of victims of p...
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November 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“I'll promise to our members here: we have initiated a comprehensive review of the ASIRT & Alberta Crown Prosecution Service. It is being led by a wonderful retired judge who will provide us with some recommendations on how we can approve that.”
Good.
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Good.
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“Ms. Smith’s relationship with Mr. Mraiche, for example, preceded her time as premier, including dinner plans and a scheduled video call during her leadership campaign.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
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November 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“Ms. Smith’s relationship with Mr. Mraiche, for example, preceded her time as premier, including dinner plans and a scheduled video call during her leadership campaign.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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G&M story on start of UCP annual meeting says: "Friday’s event began with a sermon that included a moment of silence for U.S. political commentator Charlie Kirk … ." Tells where many of their heads are: not in Alberta, not in Canada, but captured in a twisted U.S. media and cultural space.
November 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
G&M story on start of UCP annual meeting says: "Friday’s event began with a sermon that included a moment of silence for U.S. political commentator Charlie Kirk … ." Tells where many of their heads are: not in Alberta, not in Canada, but captured in a twisted U.S. media and cultural space.
The "holiday tradition continues" of the Edmonton Police Service exploiting, for copaganda purposes, images of children 'in need’.
“It's an initiative led by the Northeast Beats team where they take 25 youth in need, shopping...".
#Police #Copaganda
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“It's an initiative led by the Northeast Beats team where they take 25 youth in need, shopping...".
#Police #Copaganda
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Shop with a Cop holiday tradition continues
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November 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The "holiday tradition continues" of the Edmonton Police Service exploiting, for copaganda purposes, images of children 'in need’.
“It's an initiative led by the Northeast Beats team where they take 25 youth in need, shopping...".
#Police #Copaganda
www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/Success...
“It's an initiative led by the Northeast Beats team where they take 25 youth in need, shopping...".
#Police #Copaganda
www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/Success...
I don't think the Trump administration will like the evidence that will be called in a death penalty hearing about the mental damage caused when he worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.
#nationalguardshot
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#nationalguardshot
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“Death Penalty Is Back”: AG Pam Bondi Vows Ultimate Justice After National Guard Soldier Dies
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a stark warning Thursday following the death of a West Virginia National Guard member ambushed near the White House,
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November 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I don't think the Trump administration will like the evidence that will be called in a death penalty hearing about the mental damage caused when he worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.
#nationalguardshot
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#nationalguardshot
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Join investigative journalist @charlesrusnell.bsky.social at our Dec 10 webinar on key interview skills. Learn a commonsense method of interviewing guaranteed to produce better stories, with strong quotes. Editors and writers at all levels will gain new confidence and skills. tinyurl.com/5274nvak
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Join investigative journalist @charlesrusnell.bsky.social at our Dec 10 webinar on key interview skills. Learn a commonsense method of interviewing guaranteed to produce better stories, with strong quotes. Editors and writers at all levels will gain new confidence and skills. tinyurl.com/5274nvak
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When agencies obtain @youralberta.bsky.social funding, many sign agreements not to criticize the government or speak to the media or public about systemic or specific issues.
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
When agencies obtain @youralberta.bsky.social funding, many sign agreements not to criticize the government or speak to the media or public about systemic or specific issues.
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Ushakov appeared to take some of the advice onboard. Putin “will congratulate” and will say: “Mr Trump is a real peace man,” he said.
Sickening.
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Sickening.
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Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal
US envoy also offered tactical guidance on how Putin should raise the subject with Trump, audio recording suggests
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November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Ushakov appeared to take some of the advice onboard. Putin “will congratulate” and will say: “Mr Trump is a real peace man,” he said.
Sickening.
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Sickening.
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Anything that might bring intelligence to UCP legislation should be welcomed, artificial or not.
#abpoli
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#abpoli
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Alberta government eyes AI to write legislation for 1st time | CBC News
The Alberta government is considering using AI technology to write a law for the first time, eyeing a forthcoming piece of whisky legislation as its test case.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Anything that might bring intelligence to UCP legislation should be welcomed, artificial or not.
#abpoli
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#abpoli
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"Amery said no one in ... the public service was involved in the decision, (Elizabeth Wheaton)."
Hogwash. As Amery said, she is an Acting Deputy Minister. An ADM in his Ministry!
Part of the civil/public service of which McFee is the head.
#abpoli
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Hogwash. As Amery said, she is an Acting Deputy Minister. An ADM in his Ministry!
Part of the civil/public service of which McFee is the head.
#abpoli
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Government had no involvement in shakeup at Edmonton Crown prosecutor's office: minister
Alberta's minister of justice says the government played no role in the departure of two lawyers from the Edmonton Crown prosecutor's office.
edmontonjournal.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"Amery said no one in ... the public service was involved in the decision, (Elizabeth Wheaton)."
Hogwash. As Amery said, she is an Acting Deputy Minister. An ADM in his Ministry!
Part of the civil/public service of which McFee is the head.
#abpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto...
Hogwash. As Amery said, she is an Acting Deputy Minister. An ADM in his Ministry!
Part of the civil/public service of which McFee is the head.
#abpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto...
"Laforce said EPS made some concerted effort to go after street racers...street racing has become more popular on Edmonton’s streets & police tried to target some of these illegal gatherings & clubs."
Really? How many vehicles/plates seized? #POLICE
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Really? How many vehicles/plates seized? #POLICE
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Speed kills: Police commission hears about high fatality rate, spike in excessive speeding
Once again, police issue call for drivers to slow down
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November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"Laforce said EPS made some concerted effort to go after street racers...street racing has become more popular on Edmonton’s streets & police tried to target some of these illegal gatherings & clubs."
Really? How many vehicles/plates seized? #POLICE
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Really? How many vehicles/plates seized? #POLICE
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"As usual, the government has not consulted," he said. "No one was asking for it other than the UCP's own fringe base."
True.
A solution looking for a problem.
#abpoli
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True.
A solution looking for a problem.
#abpoli
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Alberta aims to curtail regulatory bodies from sanctioning workers for after-hours activities | CBC News
Many Alberta workers could no longer be investigated by their licensing bodies for what they say outside of work hours, should the legislature pass a new bill.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"As usual, the government has not consulted," he said. "No one was asking for it other than the UCP's own fringe base."
True.
A solution looking for a problem.
#abpoli
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True.
A solution looking for a problem.
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"A prosecutor who spoke to Postmedia on condition of anonymity said some in the department worry the shakeup is related to the Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) September letter to the Crown objecting to a plea agreement in a child homicide case."
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Alberta prosecutors' association worried after alleged firing of two top Edmonton Crowns, calls for new employment protections
An association representing Alberta prosecutors is calling for new employment protections in the wake of the alleged firing of two top Edmonton Crowns.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
"A prosecutor who spoke to Postmedia on condition of anonymity said some in the department worry the shakeup is related to the Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) September letter to the Crown objecting to a plea agreement in a child homicide case."
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In QP Nov 19, Danielle Smith said @ 1:54 PM, "it was the Court who basically affirmed the right to possess child porn that had us step in & say 'absolutely not'....".
Either a malicious lie or moronic understanding of a court ruling. She must retract & apologize.
#abpoli #CriminalLaw #Law
Either a malicious lie or moronic understanding of a court ruling. She must retract & apologize.
#abpoli #CriminalLaw #Law
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
In QP Nov 19, Danielle Smith said @ 1:54 PM, "it was the Court who basically affirmed the right to possess child porn that had us step in & say 'absolutely not'....".
Either a malicious lie or moronic understanding of a court ruling. She must retract & apologize.
#abpoli #CriminalLaw #Law
Either a malicious lie or moronic understanding of a court ruling. She must retract & apologize.
#abpoli #CriminalLaw #Law