Sam Forster
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Who are the Canadians still fighting for Ukraine? I travelled to the frontlines to find out. ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ My latest for
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www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/08/26/t...
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The Canadians still fighting in Ukraine
Canadian Affairs met with three Canadians who explain why they 'answered the call' to fight for Ukraine in Russia's war
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/08/26/the-canadians-still-fighting-in-ukraine/
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A great discussion for
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Been spending a lot of time at the National Gallery lately. I think I'm going to start posting more of my favourite pieces from the collection. So much beautiful work.
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Fir Tree and Sky, by Emily Carr ๐จ๐ฆ
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Who are the Canadians still fighting for Ukraine? I travelled to the frontlines to find out. ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ My latest for
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www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/08/26/t...
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The Canadians still fighting in Ukraine
Canadian Affairs met with three Canadians who explain why they 'answered the call' to fight for Ukraine in Russia's war
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/08/26/the-canadians-still-fighting-in-ukraine/
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My recent on-the-ground dispatch from Operation Unifier: ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ
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The little-known Canadian military operation saving Ukrainian lives UNIFIER, now in its tenth year, is playing a key role in Ukraine's fight for survival.
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/07/18/u...
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The little-known Canadian military operation saving Ukrainian lives
Operation Unifier, now in its tenth year, is playing a key role in Ukraineโs fight for survival
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/07/18/unifier-canadian-military-operation-saving-ukrainian-lives/
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In Poland with the Canadian military, training Ukrainian soldiers for Operation Unifier. Coverage coming soon for
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Very interesting interview. What do you think about Alberta separatism? ๐๐๐
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Okay, follow up: Are you satisfied with Carneyโs messaging on the issue so far?
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Should Canada get involved in the war in Iran?
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At the Senate for King Charlesโ throne speech!
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What is going on with young men?
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โHeโs a very nice gentleman and heโs going to come to the White House โฆ within the next week or less,โ Trump said, referring to Carney In
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www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/05/01/t...
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Trump says Carney to visit 'in next week'
'He's a very nice gentleman and he's going to come to the White House ... within the next week or less,' Trump said, referring to Carney
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/05/01/trump-says-carney-to-visit-in-next-week/
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Pierre Poilievre has lost Carleton, a riding he first won in 2004.
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What are the issues motivating Alberta voters this election? Will the cause of Western separatism see a resurgence if the Liberals win? My latest for
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www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/23/a...
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Albertaโs urban ridings become toss-ups as Carney shifts election dynamics
Sources speak to the top-of-mind issues for Albertans this federal election and why separatism is now 'coming up more'
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/23/alberta-urban-ridings-change-election-dynamics/
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FLAGGED FOR ADULT CONTENT!!!
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Some pics from my recent trip to Finland โ a very magical place!
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Now more than ever, itโs important to have independent journalists holding our leaders and institutions to account. Please consider supporting the work we do at
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bruhhh
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Thousands on Parliament Hill.
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I covered Premier Smithโs speech in Ottawa yesterday, where she spoke about reaching out to American pundits like Ben Shapiro. Very interesting times!
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/10/s...
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Smith urges 'nation-building' to strengthen economy, reduce U.S. reliance
In a rousing keynote, Alberta's premier touted infrastructure projects, interprovincial trade ties and her U.S. diplomacy efforts
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/10/smith-urges-nation-building-to-strengthen-economy/
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How seriously should we take Liberal promises on defence policy? ๐จ๐ฆ๐ชโ๏ธ๐ฃ My latest for
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"Canada would struggle to contribute even a few thousand troops to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine." A very interesting piece from my colleague Fin at
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What do you think? Could Canada muster more people to fight in Ukraine? ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ๐ค
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/04/c...
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Canada's military too depleted to materially support Ukraine security: experts
Canada would struggle to contribute even a few thousand troops to a peacekeeping mission to ensure Ukraine's security
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/04/canadas-military-too-depleted-to-materially-support-ukraine-security-experts/
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"Canada is ready and able to make a contribution to that force," Blair told reporters, speaking about putting NATO troops in Ukraine.
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Canada 'ready and able' to join Ukraine peacekeeping force, defence minister says
https://www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7475333
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Grateful for the opportunity to speak with
@trevortombe.bsky.social
about navigating the trade war. My latest for
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www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/03/c...
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Q&A with star economist Trevor Tombe on dealing with a trade war
One of Canada's leading economic policy voices sheds light on the challenges facing Canada โ both foreign and domestic
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/03/canadian-economy-faces-tariffs-tombe/
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reposted by
Sam Forster
Canada Healthwatch ๐
10 months ago
Do you know who owns your dental clinic? Corporations have been consolidating a growing number of dental practices
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/28/d...
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Is the Canadian military doing enough to diversify its ranks? ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ My latest for
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reposted by
Sam Forster
Canadian Affairs
10 months ago
Canadian Armed Forces officials spoke about the major changes to the militaryโs recruitment strategy, including relaxed medical standards and a diversity push
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/21/c...
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Canadian Armed Forces revamps recruitment strategy in push for people
Canadian Armed Forces officials spoke about the major changes to the military's recruitment strategy, including relaxed medical standards and a diversity push
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/21/canadian-armed-forces-overhaulsrecruitment-strategy/
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What year do we think this is getting built?
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Liberal leadership fundraising numbersโฆ Any surprises?
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Yesterday was a big day for Canada-U.S. relations... Here's what I got up to:
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Is there a solid legal basis for Trudeauโs prorogation of Parliament? An excellent article by my colleague Meagan for
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Riding out with the Canadian troops deployed on Operation Reassurance๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ
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Is Albertaโs new border security plan a response to pressure from Trump, or a necessary measure of public safety?
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Iโm visiting Canadian troops who have been stationed in Latvia as part of NATOโs mission to reinforce the Baltics. What questions would you like me to ask them about deployment? ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ
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spend more time with the trains
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Should Ottawa be developing digital ID? What should it look like?
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Totem Pole at Hazelton, Emily Carr ๐จ๐ฆ
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What is Canada's cultural epicentre? Toronto, Montreal, or Edmonton? ๐ค๐จ๐ฆ
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local bookstore hit me with a Tucker-Chomsky sandwich ๐
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I am dying to know what percent of Liberals believe that Freeland would be a stronger leader than Trudeau...
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Emily Carr painted Graveyard Entrance after a trip to Gitxsan and Kwakwaka'wakw territory. So beautiful! ๐จ๐ฆ
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What are the odds he survives this?
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Trudeau has been an extremely resilient figure, but this seems like it will be nearly impossible to recover from.
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Sam Forster
Canadian Affairs
12 months ago
Chrystia Freeland said in a letter posted on X she and Trudeau โhave found ourselves at odds about the best path forward for Canadaโ ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ
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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quits over rift with Trudeau
Chrystia Freeland said in a letter posted on X she and Trudeau 'have found ourselves at odds about the best path forward for Canada'
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2024/12/16/deputy-prime-minister-chrystia-freeland-quits-over-rift-with-trudeau/
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President Trump says Canada needs to boost its military spending. Should we? And what would that take? I spoke with experts to find out! ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ธ
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Snowstorm, Evening (1911) is one of my favourite Canadian paintings ๐จ๐ฆ Such incredible detail!
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Why is parliament still gridlocked, and what does it mean for Canadians? I spoke with MPs to find out!
www.canadianaffairs.news/2024/12/05/h...
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How Parliament's gridlock is affecting the Tories, Grits โ and Canadians
Parliamentary gridlock is preventing MPs from doing their jobs. Canadians may not be aware of the stalemate โ but they are affected
https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2024/12/05/how-parliaments-gridlock-is-affecting-the-parties-and-canadians/
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