Ian Kozak

Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon...... No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board & strut around like it won anyway.

Toronto - Mayoral Polling: Chow: 51% Bradford: 45% Mainstreet / Oct 25, 2026

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew meets with media ahead of the First Nations-First Ministers meeting. Video from @karynpugliese.bsky.social

Did the referendum have unintended consequences, despite Alberta separatists losing? On the latest APTN News InFocus, we hear from journalists who covered the vote and explore where the province goes from here. Listen: youtu.be/ACjBzrqslfY

Ottawa residents can now get flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines

Olivia Chow is a passionate defender of Toronto. She is someone who never stops working for the community and the people of the city. Let's bring this home friends.

Many of you are asking what to do with the #ForeverCanadian lawn signs. We have just emailed all households with a lawn sign, asking that you hold onto them. If the Premier doesn’t trigger another referendum, they make great souvenirs or Canada Day signs. #ableg #cdnpoli

There was ceremony and protest ahead of Monday's First Nations-First Ministers Meeting. APTN's Karyn Pugliese and Keelan Jacobs tell us what happened in Ottawa on Sunday.

Well, its that time again people. Time to get those flu & covid shots. Just got mine.

On Monday, First Nations leaders will sit down with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s premiers. APTN News will carry the opening remarks live from Ottawa, with coverage beginning around 8:45 a.m. ET. Watch: youtube.com/live/XmRGArz...

Leader Net-Favourables: 🔴Carney: +29% 🔵Poilievre: -8% 🟠Lewis: -10% Abacus / Oct 21, 2026

Mark Carney Net-Approval Polling: 🟢All: +29% 🟢Male: +31% 🟢Women: +28% 🟢QC: +42% 🟢BC: +30% 🟢ATL: +27% 🟢ON: +27% 🟢AB: +20% 🟢SK/MB: +18% 🟢18-29: +31% 🟢30-44: +9% 🟢45-59: +20% 🟢60+: +47% 🟢LPC: +83% 🟢NDP: +42% 🟢BQ: +17% 🔴CPC: -28% Abacus / Oct 21, 2026

This is Canada’s path.

‘We think there were errors made in law’: Alberta premier says appeal against duty to consult decision to proceed - Alberta’s NDP is calling on the UCP government to stop fighting First Nations in court but Saturday Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the appeal will move forward.

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The First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting will bring together First Nations leaders, Canada’s premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Jennifer Laewetz says it is time to make concrete plans rather than talking about the same issues. Truth & Politics: youtu.be/qeY_JBNG3RE

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Ahead of an all new episode of APTN Investigates, we caught up with Video Journalist Rob Smith to discuss the estimated historical accounts of the smallpox epidemic that devasted the Indigenous population in B.C. in 1862.

Mark Carney defends engaging with Turkey despite its record on LGBTQ rights: "Engagement is not approval. There are very few countries in this world that have the standards of Canada, the rights of Canada, the conviction of Canada."

The Government of Canada is investing more than $813 million to support researchers and research institutions across the country. 🇨🇦 This funding will support discoveries and advance work in clean energy, machine learning, health, and community services. 🔗 News release: bit.ly/3U9XUTt

Earlier this week marked 60 years since 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack attempted to escape the residential school he was in, but tragically froze to death alone on railway tracks.

Mark Carney on preparing for the possibility of a U.S. invasion: "The president of the United States is under no illusions. It's absolutely clear where I stand, where Canada stands, where Canadian stands. We'll never be the 51st state."

Ontario's Ring of Fire mining development gets a major boost from the Carney government, announcing a billion dollars in federal towards building roads into the mineral-rich region. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

Merci à tous les bénévoles qui ont fait du porte-à-porte et des appels téléphoniques pour nous aider à bâtir un Canada fort pendant les Journées d’action de la fin de semaine dernière!

Canada and Türkiye have launched a new Strategic Partnership. 🇨🇦 🇹🇷 The three-year action plan focuses on four key areas: trade and investment, energy and climate, defence and security, and closer ties between our governments and people. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4BkUUEh

Preferred Prime Minister Polling: 🔴 Carney: 61% (-) 🔵 Poilievre: 21% (-) 🟠 Lewis: 4% (+1) 🟢 May: 2% (-) ⚜️ Blanchet: 2% (-) 🟣 Bernier: 2% (-) ⚪️ Unsure: 9% Nanos / Oct 16, 2026 / n=1000 / MOE 3.1% / Telephone/Online (% Change With Oct 9, 2026)

A Winnipeg NDP MP says the party has no intention of limiting free speech and wants to see residential school denialism made a prosecutable hate crime in only the most extreme circumstances. That's on Nation to Nation.

October 22 marks a special day of remembrance for an Indigenous leader who made long-lasting impacts on communities across the country. Born on this day in 1844, Métis leader Louis Riel is recognized as Manitoba's honourary first premier.

This is regarding the zoom call on Oct. 14 2026. iankozak.substack.com/p/the-gateke...

MPs moving to restrict gambling ads in Canada amid mounting harms, Dave Seglins, Andreas Wesley and Saloni Bhugra report. This article and more at canadahealthwatch.ca #MentalHealthCA #Gambling

Pembroke, Ont. gathers to pay respects to victims of CFB Wainwright fire

Protecting good jobs, attracting investment, and ensuring our industries remain competitive.

Ontario researchers develop a gel inspired by sea cucumbers to help heal damaged tendons

Canada is focused on what we can control. Supporting our workers. Building more of what we need here at home. Diversifying our partnerships so we can create new trading opportunities for Canadian businesses. Building big. Building together. Building strong.

Alberta - "A Clear Win For 'Alberta Should Remain A Province In Canada'" Happy: 77% Upset: 15% Research Co. / Oct 20, 2026

Deputy grand chief in Treaty #3 subject of rumours, gender-based harassment, says investigation. www.aptnnews.ca?p=296551

‘You just feel so helpless’: Family of soldier badly burned in CFB Wainwright fire holds onto hope - The family of a 24-year-old Canadian soldier seriously injured in a deadly fire at CFB Wainwright is holding on to hope as he faces a long and uncertain recovery.

Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand gave a testimony before a parliamentary committee earlier today looking at how the Budget Implementation Act or Bill C-31, will affect Nunavut.

Tommy Douglas knew then what New Democrats still know today. If we could mobilize the resources of this country to defeat Nazi tyranny, there is no reason we cannot do the same to make sure that each and every person has what they need to live a dignified life. Happy Birthday, Tommy.

Mother of First Nation woman who couldn't get medical transport and died seeks reform.

Naheed Nenshi on Indigenous turnout in the Alberta referendum: "The very people who've been hurt more by the mistakes of Canada than anybody else, stood up as the proudest champions of Canada."

The Government of Canada is providing $11.1 million for 16 space projects led by 15 Canadian organizations. 🇨🇦🚀 These projects will improve satellite technology, strengthen communications, monitor the Arctic and support future lunar exploration missions. 🔗 News release: bit.ly/4ik48cp

Indigenous leaders say the debate over Alberta's future has given communities across the province a common call to action to protect treaty rights and ensure First Nations have a say in decisions that affect Canada | Story by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs.

Tonight on APTN National News: Rallies are being held ahead of the polls closing for the Alberta referendum. Indigenous Services Canada responds to the forensic audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.

And with 38% of the vote in

Measles outbreak declared over in Manitoba, Arturo Chang reports. Find out more at canadahealthwatch.ca #MeaslesOutbreak #PublicHealthCA

Financial toxicity can add stress to an already difficult #breastcancer diagnosis. Following patients at a rural cancer centre over one year, researchers found that perceived financial toxicity decreased over time, while younger patients experienced greater burden. https://bit.ly/GCJM_AAs1

Canada is worth fighting for. Polls are open in Alberta from 9am until 8pm. Visit elections.ab.ca for information on how to vote. Vote today. Vote for Canada.