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Carol Liao

@carolmliao.bsky.social

Associate Professor of Law | UBC Sauder Distinguished Fellow, Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics | Chair, Canada Climate Law Initiative | Co-Director, UBC Centre for Climate Justice #corpgov #climate #sustainability

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Breaking: Killing people in his own country has not helped him in the polls, so President Trump reverts to the classic U.S. Presidential strategy of killing people in another country.

#Satire

28.02.2026 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

My guess is that Israel will also start bombing Iranian hospitals and universities, "in self-defense".

Gaza was a blueprint.

28.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 308    πŸ” 118    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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US and Israeli attacks on Iran are flagrantly unlawful acts of aggression. The reported intentional targeting of civilian political leaders is also a grave breach of IHL - a war crime. Obvious and largely uncontested, but it needs to be repeated far and wide - and condemned in no uncertain terms.

28.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Ah. It seems that Carney's speech at Davos was actually just an elaborate joke. Well played, sir. I was convinced there for a moment that you had scruples

28.02.2026 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel strikes two schools in Iran, killing more than 80 people State media says Israeli attack on girls' school in the city of Minab in the south of the country kills dozens.

One of many human rights violations taking place today. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...

28.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CCJ Co-Director @carolmliao.bsky.social discusses how corporate law shapes climate injustice.

πŸ“ Allard Hall, Fasken Classroom, Room 122 & Zoom
πŸ—“οΈ Feb 26 (Thursday), 12:30-1:45 PM
🍎 Free lunch provided!
πŸ”Ž Learn more: tinyurl.com/nj8wrck7

#unc #ubclife #ubcvancouver #ubcevents #climatejustice

25.02.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThe Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” β€”George Orwell (1984)

08.01.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 17662    πŸ” 6622    πŸ’¬ 396    πŸ“Œ 230
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Opinion: A pipeline is just the beginning: More threats coming for Indigenous rights Ottawa’s approach to major infrastructure projects puts Indigenous rights at risk

Op-ed: Allard Law alumni Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, K.C. and Elizabeth Bulbrook say there are now legislative mechanisms for Canada and B.C. to circumvent consultation, consent and the implementation of Aboriginal title and rights. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

01.12.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor Patricia Barkaskas recognized as Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair Professor Barkaskas was celebrated for her work as Chair and recognized for herΒ leadership, scholarship and contributions to legal education.

As Allard Law Prof. Patricia Barkaskas wraps up her term as the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair, she was celebrated at a special ceremony earlier this month for her leadership, scholarship & contributions to legal education. 1/3 allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

19.12.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This whole convo is fantastic - 1.5 hours of very informative chat on climate justice vs the gross economics of tech

Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social

youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I

05.12.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 156    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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College Students Flock to a New Major: A.I.

Speaking as someone who was a subprime mortgage major in 2007-2008, this sounds like a good career opportunity.

#Satire

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/t...

01.12.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Can Bombardier make the jump from corporate welfare poster child to defence darling? Bombardier is a natural for Ottawa to lean on as it steps up defence spending, but past problems suggest caution is advised. Read more here.

Professor Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social) commented on Bombardier's past challenges that centred around debt, bailouts and its governance structure. financialpost.com/news/economy...

01.12.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"We hope this national platform will deepen conversations and accelerate the climate-aligned opportunities already emerging across Canada," says Allard Law Prof. Dr. Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social), Chair & Principal Co-Investigator of the Canada Climate Law Initiative.

21.11.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Launch of Canada Climate Week Xchange, a new national platform for climate leadership From November 24-30, Canada Climate Week Xchange invites Canadians to come together to explore home-grown solutions to the climate crisis.

Canada Climate Week Xchange opens on Nov. 24, bringing together leaders across disciplines to accelerate Canada’s climate response. Nearly 100 in-person, hybrid & virtual events will be held across the country. Most events are free & open to the public. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

21.11.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a treat to have this panel happen today at UBC. So many topics, so little time. Chapeau @carolmliao.bsky.social @mysdick.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social @naomiaklein.bsky.social and the Centre for Climate Justice for making these conversations happen.

21.11.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happening tomorrow!

19.11.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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❗ AI skeptics: don't miss this hybrid event.❗

Register here: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...

05.11.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

"theft tech" is a term my pal @astra.bsky.social thought of just today when we were working on our book about these End Times Fascists.

We were thinking about what should happen when this this bubble busts, as we all know it will.

Remember: they have bunkers. We don't. 2/3

17.11.2025 06:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1547    πŸ” 233    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 7

The AI bubble may be about to bust.

Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.

We all need to say this very clearly:

NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!

Expropriate their asses instead.

They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.

They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3

17.11.2025 06:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9755    πŸ” 3316    πŸ’¬ 93    πŸ“Œ 167
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Citizens rally against Vancouver mayor’s budget An unprecedented 630 peopleΒ registered to speak Wednesday against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposed budget that could allegedly spell the end of the city's sustainability department.

Vancouver's sustainbility department is the city's "institutional nerve centre" for climate action said Naomi Klein and Carol Liao in the wake of revelations Mayor Ken Sim might eliminate it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/n...

13.11.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’¬ Reminder to save your spot for "AI and the Politics of Extraction" at UBC's Centre for Climate Justice. I'm on a panel moderated by Carol Liao, and we will be discussing the complex political and legal issues raised by AI-enabled resource extraction.

πŸ—“οΈNov. 20
πŸ•°οΈ2-3:30pm
πŸ“In-Person & Zoom

17.11.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Citizens rally against Vancouver mayor’s budget An unprecedented 630 peopleΒ registered to speak Wednesday against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposed budget that could allegedly spell the end of the city's sustainability department.

Vancouver's sustainbility department is the city's "institutional nerve centre" for climate action said Naomi Klein and Carol Liao in the wake of revelations Mayor Ken Sim might eliminate it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/n...

13.11.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Citizens rally against Vancouver mayor’s budget An unprecedented 630 peopleΒ registered to speak Wednesday against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposed budget that could allegedly spell the end of the city's sustainability department.

Vancouver's sustainability department is the institutional nerve centre for climate action said Naomi Klein and Carol Liao, following reports it may be eliminated. 630 people registered to speak about the city's proposed budget at the last council meeting. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/n...

14.11.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The β€˜People’s Filibuster’ Comes to Vancouver City Hall | The Tyee Over 600 people signed up to speak to Mayor Ken Sim’s tax-freeze budget. Most were opposed.

The 'People's Filibuster' Comes to Vancouver City Hall via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...

14.11.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein

We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...

14.11.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement: Facing climate litigation, CPPIB made at least $7.1 billion in new fossil fuel investments in the last year β€” Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet Facing landmark climate litigation, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments, or CPPIB) has committed at least $7.1 billion to new oil, gas, coal and pipeline assets in the last year....

Statement: Facing climate litigation, CPPIB made at least $7.1 billion in new fossil fuel investments in the last year @shiftaction.bsky.social www.shiftaction.ca/news/2025/11... #climaterisk #COP30 #climatecrisis

14.11.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On November 20, hear from leading scholars about the implications of AI for climate justice. Moderated by Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao.

05.11.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein

Op-ed: Centre for Climate Justice Co-Directors Naomi Klein and Allard Law Prof. Dr. Carol Liao explain why a reported proposal to eliminate or weaken Vancouver’s climate & sustainability department is dangerously short-sighted.
via @nationalobserver.com

www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...

13.11.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Young claimants take CPP to court over climate risks Case marks the first time a Canadian investor has been sued for underestimating and failing to disclose dangerous climate impacts

A new lawsuit alleges Canada’s largest pension fund manager is exposing CPP contributions to undue risk of loss due to climate change. Allard Law Prof. Carol Liao says the case shows that climate change isn’t a distant ethical issue. @nationalobserver.com
www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

31.10.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Citizens rally against Vancouver mayor’s budget An unprecedented 630 peopleΒ registered to speak Wednesday against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposed budget that could allegedly spell the end of the city's sustainability department.

Vancouver's sustainbility department is the city's "institutional nerve centre" for climate action said Naomi Klein and Carol Liao in the wake of revelations Mayor Ken Sim might eliminate it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/n...

14.11.2025 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0