03/09/2026
Many of you may remember that Caylan Ford ran as the UCP candidate for Calgary-Mountainview back in 2019.
Caylan launched a $7.65 million lawsuit over allegations made during the election and is suing several organizations, including the CBC, the Toronto Star, and the NDP.
For many, this case represents a major moment in recognizing how “virtue signalling” and “cancel culture” can spiral, where statements are taken out of context, and lives are ruined. Holding our media outlets and public figures accountable is important, but when “virtue signalling” and “cancel culture” is disguised as accountability and is misused and abused (especially for the sake of winning elections), it can have serious consequences for our society and for our democratic processes.
If you’re interested in Alberta politics or remember the controversy from the 2019 campaign, stay updated on the trial. And if you want to hear Caylan’s side of the story, check out her website linked in the comments below.