Luke LeBrun
@lukelebrun.ca
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Luke LeBrun
@lukelebrun.ca
· Nov 8
Honoured to be recognized for my journalism covering right-wing politics and far-right extremism by being named the recipient of CJFE’s 2024 Arnold Amber Award for Investigative Journalism
Appreciated everyone’s kind words and support
Appreciated everyone’s kind words and support
"After d'Entremont's musings over a possible defection were reported by Politico... the MP says CPC House leader Andrew Scheer and party whip Chris Warkentin 'barged' into his office, pushed open the door — almost knocking down his assistant — and yelled at him about 'how much of a snake' he was"
Barging into office, yelling from Conservative leadership 'sealed the deal' on defection: d'Entremont | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont says the barging into his office and yelling from Conservative Party leadership 'sealed the deal' on his choice to cross the floor to the Liberals earlier this week.
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"After d'Entremont's musings over a possible defection were reported by Politico... the MP says CPC House leader Andrew Scheer and party whip Chris Warkentin 'barged' into his office, pushed open the door — almost knocking down his assistant — and yelled at him about 'how much of a snake' he was"
I note that this winterized unicycle was forced to illegally ride on the sidewalk because @en.ottawa.ca cleared the road and sidewalk but not the bike lane on Scott Street
Good morning to the person who passed me on a winterized unicycle (?!) as I was walking to the LRT this morning.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I note that this winterized unicycle was forced to illegally ride on the sidewalk because @en.ottawa.ca cleared the road and sidewalk but not the bike lane on Scott Street
"At least three attendees wore the uniform of the recently formed Second Sons Canada ... Second Sons Canada is run by Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of Diagolon, who this year filmed himself making a Hitler salute in a video shared on Telegram"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
"At least three attendees wore the uniform of the recently formed Second Sons Canada ... Second Sons Canada is run by Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of Diagolon, who this year filmed himself making a Hitler salute in a video shared on Telegram"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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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 CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
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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:
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...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
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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A failed UCP candidate is suing @pressprogress.ca for reporting and quoting things she said.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
@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...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A failed UCP candidate is suing @pressprogress.ca for reporting and quoting things she said.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
Reposted by Luke LeBrun
I’ve written for them. They pay a fair wage. And they pay you quickly. All to say I’ve experienced them on the back end 👌🏾
@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...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I’ve written for them. They pay a fair wage. And they pay you quickly. All to say I’ve experienced them on the back end 👌🏾
Reposted by Luke LeBrun
I've donated! Everyone who values freedom of the press in Canada should be donating what they can.
@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...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
November 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I've donated! Everyone who values freedom of the press in Canada should be donating what they can.
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Interesting sponsored content from Meta in Canada
omg.
Meta clearly trying to polarize the issue of digital sovereignty by running this in the Hub.
Meta clearly trying to polarize the issue of digital sovereignty by running this in the Hub.
November 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Interesting sponsored content from Meta in Canada
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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I just donated $50 to support @lukelebrun.ca & @pressprogress.ca
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I just donated $50 to support @lukelebrun.ca & @pressprogress.ca
Deeply appreciate Canada’s media union speaking out against this multimillion dollar lawsuit
An attack on one is an attack on all
If they can do this to me, they can do this to you
An attack on one is an attack on all
If they can do this to me, they can do this to you
This is an important case in defending freedom of the press.
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Deeply appreciate Canada’s media union speaking out against this multimillion dollar lawsuit
An attack on one is an attack on all
If they can do this to me, they can do this to you
An attack on one is an attack on all
If they can do this to me, they can do this to you
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November 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Reposted by Luke LeBrun
This is an important case in defending freedom of the press.
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is an important case in defending freedom of the press.
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I am very interested in this as Caylan Ford was the UCP candidate in my riding. She has now started a charter school that Peter “Canada’s aboriginal problem” has been advocating. Please read and donate if you can
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I am very interested in this as Caylan Ford was the UCP candidate in my riding. She has now started a charter school that Peter “Canada’s aboriginal problem” has been advocating. Please read and donate if you can
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I've donated. You should too. 👇🏻
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I've donated. You should too. 👇🏻
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If you're Canadian, this is important.
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 AM
If you're Canadian, this is important.
Reposted by Luke LeBrun
do not let them come after the journalists who are doing their job right...
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
do not let them come after the journalists who are doing their job right...
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It's a tight competition, but no Canadian government is a corrupt, incompetent and hostile to freedom and democracy than Alberta's. I'm donating to help PressProgress fight against this staggeringly hostile lawsuit.
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It's a tight competition, but no Canadian government is a corrupt, incompetent and hostile to freedom and democracy than Alberta's. I'm donating to help PressProgress fight against this staggeringly hostile lawsuit.
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An important demonstration of the gaping chasm in protection without universal or federal anti-SLAPP laws.
@lukelebrun.ca and @pressprogress.ca are at risk cause they are in Alberta. Free speech protections shouldn't be a post code lottery
@lukelebrun.ca and @pressprogress.ca are at risk cause they are in Alberta. Free speech protections shouldn't be a post code lottery
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
An important demonstration of the gaping chasm in protection without universal or federal anti-SLAPP laws.
@lukelebrun.ca and @pressprogress.ca are at risk cause they are in Alberta. Free speech protections shouldn't be a post code lottery
@lukelebrun.ca and @pressprogress.ca are at risk cause they are in Alberta. Free speech protections shouldn't be a post code lottery
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!!!! This is a DISGRACE and so deeply disturbing.
Support Luke! Support Press Progress! Support journalism!!!
Support Luke! Support Press Progress! Support journalism!!!
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
!!!! This is a DISGRACE and so deeply disturbing.
Support Luke! Support Press Progress! Support journalism!!!
Support Luke! Support Press Progress! Support journalism!!!
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I wonder if the lack of an anti-SLAPP law in Alberta may have something to do with the Calgary Herald pulling @guyfelicella.bsky.social’s op-ed piece, which was not in any way defamatory or questionable
In other provinces, journalists can use anti-SLAPP legislation to challenge lawsuits when they believe they are groundless or undermine the public interest
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I wonder if the lack of an anti-SLAPP law in Alberta may have something to do with the Calgary Herald pulling @guyfelicella.bsky.social’s op-ed piece, which was not in any way defamatory or questionable
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An open letter to the Herald on the sudden removal of a column apparently in response to lawfare threats by Danielle Smith’s former Chief of Staff Marshall Smith...
It includes 252 signatures from the fields of recovery, harm reduction, medicine & media.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #YYC
It includes 252 signatures from the fields of recovery, harm reduction, medicine & media.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #YYC
November 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM