The Canadian Institute for Far Right Studies
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An independent think tank dedicated to the critical study of the far-right in Canada. We provide analysis and research to challenge far-right extremism.
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It never stopped being February 2022 for these guys and they are on a desperate quest to recapture that energy.
In case you’re wondering:
The key people behind tomorrow’s planned nationwide Ostrich Convoy include an aging Burning Man attendee who drives a psychedelic school bus called the “Church of Bubbles” and a Dutch-born Gen Z social media marketer who imports maple syrup to Utrecht, Netherlands
The key people behind tomorrow’s planned nationwide Ostrich Convoy include an aging Burning Man attendee who drives a psychedelic school bus called the “Church of Bubbles” and a Dutch-born Gen Z social media marketer who imports maple syrup to Utrecht, Netherlands
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
pressprogress.ca
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It never stopped being February 2022 for these guys and they are on a desperate quest to recapture that energy.
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Reporter: Are affirming that you think Trump is a fascist?
Mamdani: We’ve spoken about—
Trump: That’s ok, you can just say it.
Mamdani: We’ve spoken about—
Trump: That’s ok, you can just say it.
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Reporter: Are affirming that you think Trump is a fascist?
Mamdani: We’ve spoken about—
Trump: That’s ok, you can just say it.
Mamdani: We’ve spoken about—
Trump: That’s ok, you can just say it.
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Canada has a lot of work to do
Anti-vaccine disinformation from the US is a huge threat
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Anti-vaccine disinformation from the US is a huge threat
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Canada has a lot of work to do
Anti-vaccine disinformation from the US is a huge threat
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Anti-vaccine disinformation from the US is a huge threat
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
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They could. They didn't have to. But they did it anyway.
Why did the UCP use the notwithstanding clause to strip trans folks of their Charter rights?
Laziness? Impatience? Vengence?
Motives matter little. The impact is by design: maximal harm in minimal time.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Why did the UCP use the notwithstanding clause to strip trans folks of their Charter rights?
Laziness? Impatience? Vengence?
Motives matter little. The impact is by design: maximal harm in minimal time.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
They could. They didn't have to. But they did it anyway.
Why did the UCP use the notwithstanding clause to strip trans folks of their Charter rights?
Laziness? Impatience? Vengence?
Motives matter little. The impact is by design: maximal harm in minimal time.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Why did the UCP use the notwithstanding clause to strip trans folks of their Charter rights?
Laziness? Impatience? Vengence?
Motives matter little. The impact is by design: maximal harm in minimal time.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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The federal government survived a non-confidence vote (170 to 168, with 4 abstentions—2 Conservative and 2 NDP) on the budget.
November 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The federal government survived a non-confidence vote (170 to 168, with 4 abstentions—2 Conservative and 2 NDP) on the budget.
The UCP in Alberta is attempting to cut funding for third-trimester abortions, with vague exceptions made for health emergencies. This is a violation of women’s rights in Canada and could pose a significant threat to women with late-term anomalies
Read more from @abortionrightscan.bsky.social
Read more from @abortionrightscan.bsky.social
Alberta UCP resolution would stop public funding for third-trimester abortions – Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
www.arcc-cdac.ca
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The UCP in Alberta is attempting to cut funding for third-trimester abortions, with vague exceptions made for health emergencies. This is a violation of women’s rights in Canada and could pose a significant threat to women with late-term anomalies
Read more from @abortionrightscan.bsky.social
Read more from @abortionrightscan.bsky.social
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The UCP base abortion demand is to stop publicly funding the very few 3rd trimester abortions that occur unless there's a "serious" maternal risk.
There's always a maternal risk in pregnancy. Always.
The lie that you can split hairs between "serious" and not-serious risk is just that: a lie.
There's always a maternal risk in pregnancy. Always.
The lie that you can split hairs between "serious" and not-serious risk is just that: a lie.
UCP base's next demands for Danielle Smith: Change on Pride flags, fluoride, abortion, insurance and more https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ucp-convention-policy-resolutions-9.6974200
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𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
November 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The UCP base abortion demand is to stop publicly funding the very few 3rd trimester abortions that occur unless there's a "serious" maternal risk.
There's always a maternal risk in pregnancy. Always.
The lie that you can split hairs between "serious" and not-serious risk is just that: a lie.
There's always a maternal risk in pregnancy. Always.
The lie that you can split hairs between "serious" and not-serious risk is just that: a lie.
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"The Dept of State is designating German-based Antifa Ost, along with 3 other violent Antifa groups in Italy and Greece, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and intends to designate all four groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effective November 20, 2025" www.state.gov/releases/off...
Terrorist Designations of Antifa Ost and Three Other Violent Antifa Groups - United States Department of State
Today, building on President Trump’s historic commitment to confront Antifa’s campaign of political violence, the Department of State is designating German-based Antifa Ost, along with three other vio...
www.state.gov
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"The Dept of State is designating German-based Antifa Ost, along with 3 other violent Antifa groups in Italy and Greece, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists and intends to designate all four groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, effective November 20, 2025" www.state.gov/releases/off...
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Large majority of Canadians believe the Conservatives should dump Pierre Poilievre, find a new leader
Large majority of Canadians believe the Conservatives should dump Pierre Poilievre, find a new leader
A large majority of Canadians believe the Conservative Party of Canada should move past Pierre Poilievre and find a new party leader.
cultmtl.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Large majority of Canadians believe the Conservatives should dump Pierre Poilievre, find a new leader
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“Trump and Poilievre’s brand of right-wing populism always presents itself as the champion of free speech, but in reality it barely tolerates dissent and constantly distorts the truth to suit its own agenda.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“Trump and Poilievre’s brand of right-wing populism always presents itself as the champion of free speech, but in reality it barely tolerates dissent and constantly distorts the truth to suit its own agenda.”
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
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1/ CBC & @antihate.ca released some excellent reporting on a neo-Nazi gathering in Vancouver on July 26. This thread covers more local context & organizing.
To start, here is one very interesting Facebook friendship between Exiles of the Golden Age's Lane Pommer & MP Aaron Gunn.
To start, here is one very interesting Facebook friendship between Exiles of the Golden Age's Lane Pommer & MP Aaron Gunn.
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
1/ CBC & @antihate.ca released some excellent reporting on a neo-Nazi gathering in Vancouver on July 26. This thread covers more local context & organizing.
To start, here is one very interesting Facebook friendship between Exiles of the Golden Age's Lane Pommer & MP Aaron Gunn.
To start, here is one very interesting Facebook friendship between Exiles of the Golden Age's Lane Pommer & MP Aaron Gunn.
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Hey Folks, check out this new 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide: Nova Scotia & Canada (buff.ly/w52nvto) published by @SMUarts.bsky.social and @cifrs.org using work from our Countering Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Misinformation in Rural Canada project.
This guide aims to promote awareness, reduce barriers, and support.
This guide aims to promote awareness, reduce barriers, and support.
2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide: Nova Scotia & Canada
This 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide is part of a series of outputs from the project “Countering Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Misinformation in Rural Canada: Investigating How Older Canadians Interact with the Anti-SOGI Movement in Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.” The project is a partnership between the Canadian Institute for Far-Right Studies and the Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies at Saint Mary’s University.
The guide provides accurate and up-to-date information about initiatives, programs, and services available in Nova Scotia and across Canada. It includes resources related to gender-affirming and inclusive healthcare, mental health, and counselling supports, as well as a substantial section on community and culture that highlights community-based organizations and groups. Additionally, it lists crisis-intervention services and other forms of assistance that promote the safety, inclusion, and overall well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
By bringing these resources together in one place, this guide aims to promote awareness, reduce barriers to access, and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community—not only in moments of crisis, but also by nurturing connection and promoting solidarity.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hey Folks, check out this new 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide: Nova Scotia & Canada (buff.ly/w52nvto) published by @SMUarts.bsky.social and @cifrs.org using work from our Countering Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Misinformation in Rural Canada project.
This guide aims to promote awareness, reduce barriers, and support.
This guide aims to promote awareness, reduce barriers, and support.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of continued spread, international health experts say.
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of continued spread, international health experts say.
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1/ NEW: We identified 20 people who attended a white nationalist conference and, despite their efforts to keep it secret, caught another 30 people on film to identify in the future. Several MMA/combat sports instructors were discovered and their gyms have cut ties.
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Everybody Attending White Nationalist Conference Caught on Film
Advertised near-exclusively in white nationalist online spaces, promotional social media posts for the event include symbolism popular with neo-Nazis, including the kolovrat sun wheel and a table with...
www.antihate.ca
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
1/ NEW: We identified 20 people who attended a white nationalist conference and, despite their efforts to keep it secret, caught another 30 people on film to identify in the future. Several MMA/combat sports instructors were discovered and their gyms have cut ties.
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The BC Conservatives were so close to winning the last BC provincial election. Now, they can’t even keep their party together
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/09/b...
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/09/b...
Several BC Conservative Party leaders call for leader John Rustad to step down
A coalition of BC Conservative Party riding association executives, organizers, and candidates is calling on party leader John Rustad to step down.
vancouver.citynews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The BC Conservatives were so close to winning the last BC provincial election. Now, they can’t even keep their party together
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/09/b...
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/09/b...
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@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
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We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
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PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
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November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
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Universal Ostrich was one in a line of BC movements that leveraged conspiracies to radicalize & grift.
Whether it's wildfires or water licenses or avian influenza, rural communities bear the brunt & become a quirky backdrop rather than humans grappling with right-wing extremism.
Whether it's wildfires or water licenses or avian influenza, rural communities bear the brunt & become a quirky backdrop rather than humans grappling with right-wing extremism.
1/ It's ostrich time & this is what I'm going to cover:
➡️Framing this in the far-right context is important
➡️The poisoning of public responses to public risks is one of the greatest threats from the far-right
➡️Radicalization thrives when claims are repeated without examination
➡️Framing this in the far-right context is important
➡️The poisoning of public responses to public risks is one of the greatest threats from the far-right
➡️Radicalization thrives when claims are repeated without examination
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Universal Ostrich was one in a line of BC movements that leveraged conspiracies to radicalize & grift.
Whether it's wildfires or water licenses or avian influenza, rural communities bear the brunt & become a quirky backdrop rather than humans grappling with right-wing extremism.
Whether it's wildfires or water licenses or avian influenza, rural communities bear the brunt & become a quirky backdrop rather than humans grappling with right-wing extremism.
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Leisure and the Far Right: Critical Interdisciplinary Interventions | Dr. Paulo Ravecca of SMU and @luccousineau.bsky.social are co-editing this special issue of World Leisure Journal. Submit abstracts by Dec. 15; manuscripts by April 17: buff.ly/rDeeFkM. @cifrs.org @tandfresearch.bsky.social
I'm editing a special issue of World Leisure Journal with my friend Dr. Paulo Ravecca.
Our friends at CANSES have posted the call for us (buff.ly/C7oHcif) and you can also find the call here (buff.ly/rDeeFkM).
Check out the cool format we are using where we are calling for interdisciplinary teams!
Our friends at CANSES have posted the call for us (buff.ly/C7oHcif) and you can also find the call here (buff.ly/rDeeFkM).
Check out the cool format we are using where we are calling for interdisciplinary teams!
Submit a Manuscript - CANSES
Submit a manuscript to the World Leisure Journal for a special issue on Leisure and the Far Right: Critical Interdisciplinary Interventions.
canses.ca
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Leisure and the Far Right: Critical Interdisciplinary Interventions | Dr. Paulo Ravecca of SMU and @luccousineau.bsky.social are co-editing this special issue of World Leisure Journal. Submit abstracts by Dec. 15; manuscripts by April 17: buff.ly/rDeeFkM. @cifrs.org @tandfresearch.bsky.social
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Alberta is expected to introduce anti-trans legislation (Bill 9, "Protecting Alberta's Children Statutes Amendment Act") with the notwithstanding clause today — overriding trans youth’s right to life and to equality.
This will be by far the deadliest anti-trans bill likely to become law in Canada.
This will be by far the deadliest anti-trans bill likely to become law in Canada.
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Alberta is expected to introduce anti-trans legislation (Bill 9, "Protecting Alberta's Children Statutes Amendment Act") with the notwithstanding clause today — overriding trans youth’s right to life and to equality.
This will be by far the deadliest anti-trans bill likely to become law in Canada.
This will be by far the deadliest anti-trans bill likely to become law in Canada.
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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has resigned from the House of Commons!!
This is going to trigger a by-election that, if they win, could see the Liberals just one seat short of a majority.
Jeneroux won the seat over his Liberal opponent by roughly 5 percentage points in April’s election.
This is going to trigger a by-election that, if they win, could see the Liberals just one seat short of a majority.
Jeneroux won the seat over his Liberal opponent by roughly 5 percentage points in April’s election.
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has resigned from the House of Commons!!
This is going to trigger a by-election that, if they win, could see the Liberals just one seat short of a majority.
Jeneroux won the seat over his Liberal opponent by roughly 5 percentage points in April’s election.
This is going to trigger a by-election that, if they win, could see the Liberals just one seat short of a majority.
Jeneroux won the seat over his Liberal opponent by roughly 5 percentage points in April’s election.
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The Supreme Court allows ostrich farm cull to proceed. People are shocked that potential transmitters of deadly avian disease will be killed on an ostrich farm that... (checks notes) normally kills them for meat. #cdnpoli
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Supreme Court allows ostrich farm cull to proceed. People are shocked that potential transmitters of deadly avian disease will be killed on an ostrich farm that... (checks notes) normally kills them for meat. #cdnpoli
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Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
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Interestingly, including a Canadian website, the Post Millennial, whose top stories currently include Turning Point USA's efforts to "infiltrate Antifa" and how many foreign-born New Yorkers support Zohran Mandani.
Breaking news: The Defense Department announced a “new media” press corps, largely hailing from right-wing outlets, nearly a week after some of Pentagon journalists turned in their press credentials when they refused to sign a new restrictive press policy.
Pentagon announces a new right-wing press corps after mass walkout
A new crop of conservative media and influencers signed an agreement with the Pentagon, including the Gateway Pundit, the Post Millennial, Human Events and the National Pulse.
wapo.st
October 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Interestingly, including a Canadian website, the Post Millennial, whose top stories currently include Turning Point USA's efforts to "infiltrate Antifa" and how many foreign-born New Yorkers support Zohran Mandani.