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Smith today blamed her book ban eliminating classics from public schools on a "miscommunication"... And then told media the minister of ENVIRONMENT would be rewriting the order. It's a mystery how any miscommunications could have ever happened... #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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"If you or any other Canadians are not happy living on Treaty lands, they are free to apply for citizenship elsewhere." Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation issues a scathing rebuke of Danielle Smith's talks on a national unity crisis.
#alberta #canada
The AB govt has put up barriers to those seeking Covid vaccines. Added costs burden families & edge us closer to privatization—serving ideology & appeasing anti-vax voices instead of protecting public health. #AxeTheVaxTax #ABLeg #ABpoli
“These are the marching orders given to school boards. If the result is pointless and absurd book bans, the blame lies with those who drafted and issued those orders.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Perhaps the next time someone is in a traffic jam during rush hour, they could look at how many vehicles have only the driver, no passengers.
“Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says in an email to school boards that the government is pausing its order for the removal of books with explicit sexual content from libraries.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Thanks Jason! I know the ATA is doing everything possible to get the message out there to help Alberta’s students.
Alberta spends the least per student in the entire country. Now you can see what your school—or your child’s school—could look like with funding that matched the National average or that of BC and Manitoba:
“Failing to discharge all of his responsibilities to his client, tribunals, the public and other members of the profession honourably and with integrity.” John Carpay, who hired a private investigator to follow a judge during COVID… Is disbarred. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Good morning to all my Canuck polinerd pals! That weird Caillou kid who cosplays as a journalist is in trouble. Just thought you’d all like to know. Have an awesome day. I know I will 😂 #ableg #cdnpoli
For Canada to step up in the fight against HIV, it must double its HIV funding, scale up B.C.’s HIV strategy to a national level, and decriminalize HIV, says Dr. Julio Montaner, executive director and physician-in-chief of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.
Thank you for taking this on. I had many 2SLGBTQ+ students over my teaching career, and did my best to honour their names & pronouns, as did many of my colleagues.
1/ Egale Canada and Skipping Stone have filed a constitutional challenge against the Government of Alberta’s Education Amendment Act, 2024 (formerly Bill 27), which places unconstitutional restrictions on the use of names and pronouns in schools across Alberta.
Read our full statement at egale.ca/egale-v-albe...
As Albertan parents send their children back to school this week, the province continues to lead Canada in number of measles cases per capita. #abed #abpoli
If I seem “obsessed” over the whole Poilievre security clearance avoidance thing it’s because (a) I understand the process (b) I understand the threat environment in 2025 and (c) his avoidance makes no logical sense for someone with nothing to hide. #cdnpoli
Earlier digital fakes were easier to identify with obvious signs like visual glitches or awkward animation. Now those visual giveaways are becoming harder to spot.
Great article. Thanks 🙏
Trevor Goodyear: School policy changes in Alberta might look as if they target only queer and trans kids, but the reach is far wider. Whenever governments try to restrict what young people can read, learn or say about their personhood, all kids are affected. 📚 #abed #abpoli
Ottawa's convoy resistance darling that so many of us warned people was actually a scumbag. I've long maintained that professions like doctors, lawyers, cops, etc. should be given stricter sentences because their violations of trust run deeper. Four years for these crimes is far too little time.
Faced with aging operators and financial strains, some privately run World War II museums in Japan have decided to close, prompting experts to warn that valuable wartime documents and artifacts could be lost.
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The all-time heat record for September in Canada now has three shareholders, with Lytton, B.C., the newest community to tie it with a 40°C reading on Tuesday. #BCwx #BCHeat www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Lovely!
#ForeverCanadian signature collectors are ready for you to sign at the Alberta Day celebration in Spruce Grove’s Central Park. Join us!!!
From FB... This is the real consequence of a government that can't think past their first reaction. The UCP's book ban was poorly thought out, written & executed with unintended consequences that are disastrous. Everyone saw this coming but them. #abpoli #abed #cdnpoli
“Another merciless night in Gaza City,” said Saeed Abu Elaish, a Jabaliya-born medic sheltering in the northwestern side of the city. https://to.pbs.org/3HVQ7T5
FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS & ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN AIRLINES Former Wardair flight attendant Senka Dukovich, who fought sexist hiring and work policies at airlines in the 1970s and 1980s is now a noted human rights, pay equity, and labour rights lawyer. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/the...
FAIR WAGES, SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS, ANTI-RACISM, AND ABILITY TO BRING THEIR FAMILIES TO CANADA The Order of Sleeping Car Porters formed in 1917 in Winnipeg (and formally recognized in 1919), was the first Black labour union in North America. humanrights.ca/story/sleepi...
Okay. Yes and, following Corey's pattern, I'll do this: PAID MATERNITY LEAVE In 1981 CUPW, had a 41 day long strike, the outcome of which was paid maternity benefits for postal workers which eventually became paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave for parents. www.cupw.ca/en/june-30-1...
An excellent explainer of Danielle’s political ambitions. “Smith’s politics represent an ideological project to “create Alberta’s little bastion of freedom and free enterprise”” We are her experiment. I’m not at all sure we won’t succumb.
Happy Labour Day, everyone! Here's a quick thread on what organized labour won for everyone: 🧵
Great article! Thanks for posting.
This is excellent. Puts Smith in her full libertarian ideological context. Good reading for labour day. #abpoli #cdnpoli
"120 years ago, on September 1, 1905, Government of Canada established #Alberta out of Canada’s North-West Territories. Alberta never joined #Canada." Let’s celebrate Alberta’s place in Canada by signing the #ForeverCanadian petition! Petition locations are listed here: forever-canadian.ca
#ForeverCanadian petition! It was heartwarming to witness #Calgarians and #Canadians uniting to support the #CalgaryPride2025 🏳️🌈 festivities. Connecting with everyone was truly special, and meeting kind folks while gathering signatures made the experience unforgettable. #Calgary #YYC #abpoli #ableg
You know, growing up in Cape Breton, also with Newfoundland grandparents, I was taught to be independent and self sufficient. I was also taught to be respectful and kind, I understand sacrifices, common decency, and to not be selfish, so, when the government asked Nova Scotians to stay out /1
In addition to price gouging, Big Grocery, like Sobey's and Loblaws, is misrepresenting where products are from. For "buy Canadian" shoppers, it means being extra vigilant so to avoid buying US products. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Together they stand - rich and creamy ice cream with notes of brown butter, brown sugar and shortbread flavours brimming with plump raisins, cookie crumble and maple ripple. Truly Canadian flavour for all of us Canadians 🍁 #Canada #Maple #ButterTart #Canadian #IceCream
Brilliant! I agree 100%!
"Some shoppers committed to the Buy Canadian movement worry that if grocers face no repercussions, "maple washing" will persist." www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Cue the “not the sharpest knife in the drawer” and other suitable quotes.
Now do airdrop!
I called on the 🇨🇦 govt to guarantee, no-cost access to COVID-19 vaccines, including for every child under 12. Under the Canada Health Act, every Canadian deserves equal access to care no matter where they live, or how badly their provincial gov’t ignores science, health guidelines & their citizens.
Wow- that is scary.
The GLOF that triggered helicopter evacuations in the Bugaboos, British Columbia a few days ago, was only a partial drainage of a small glacial lake. @drewbrayshaw.bsky.social @davepetley.bsky.social 🧪⚒️
Canada's Secretary of State for International Development on the famine in Gaza: “The ongoing conflict and the Israeli government’s military actions have made famine a devastating reality for Palestinians in Gaza, and the crisis continues to grow..."
My husband’s parents were Polish, and their stories were also scary. At 17, his father fought in WW2, then came to Canada. His mom was in a concentration camp, as many Polish were. She came here as a DP. Thanks for the info on the book! I will track it down.
Which my parents are not. Until last year, they received their vaccines - flu, RSV, and Covid from their family doctor. Then Smith took that away from family docs too. I think the only shot mom & dad got was the flu shot. Doesn’t make me feel hopeful they’ll get any of them this fall
And sing the ABCs or Happy Birthday so you know you’ve washed long enough!
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Carney government’s decision to intervene in Air Canada flight attendants’ strike backfired with public, new polling suggests Canadians overwhelmingly sided with flight attendants over Air Canada and Mark Carney’s government – including Carney’s own supporters
Hey everybody! @drjuliawester.bsky.social and I have a new paper! We surveyed over 800 scientists, science communicators, and science educators who use social media. Conclusion: Scientists no longer find Twitter useful or pleasant, and many have switched to Bluesky! 🧪🌎🦑 doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
In a reversal of previous plans, the Alberta government now says it will cover the cost of COVID vaccinations for health-care workers this fall. Most Albertans who are not health-care workers will still have to pay.
100% my parents are in their 90s and still live in their home.
Now let's do teachers. Kids. Seniors NOT in long term care but on limited incomes & no car. Poor people. Poor families with children. Full-time workers or workers with limited incomes and 2 jobs. Because "wasted $" they say? Funny. They have NO PROBLEM wasting $ on themselves and their stupid ideas.
Teachers and EAs too- those little ones haven’t learned the meaning of cover your cough/sneeze.
Poilievre is lying to you!!! #FactChecked Are gas vehicles really being banned in Canada? Let’s fact check that #Canada www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
This is a political time to wake up EVERYDAY prepared to Speak Truth to Power!....
It was definitely a misstep by the government. While the intention was to get things rolling again with mediation, that wasn’t the perception that Canadians had.
Yes- best to report it and then block.
Thank you for all of this. I know my turn is coming with my parents- dad’s short term memory is failing, but the stories he tells… Mom still taking care of us in her way (you never stop being a parent).
Absolutely true in our home growing up too- also we couldn’t say we hated a type of food, rather- we don’t care for it or a simple no thank you.
That must’ve been so difficult for you.
No apologies needed. We are heading to Calgary on Saturday to celebrate mom’s birthday! I’m bringing them some tomatoes from my garden. When I talked to mom last night, she said they’ve been busy making aplemousse- the staple of every Dutch dinner, lol.
That person is a jerk.
Love this post election take! Bonnie did very well!
“Mr Poilievre PROVE ME WRONG!” As Pierre Poilievre takes off for Ottawa Bonnie Critchley challenges him to come back and represent the voters of Battle-River Crowfoot or the people of Alberta will know that he’s just using them. #Cndpoli #ABpoli #CanadaSky #Canada #AB 🇨🇦 🔗 youtu.be/9mfX-jDG4k8?si…
#Lethbridge #Alberta We rocked up to sign the Forever Canada petition to find around 500 people lining up to sign the petition. In all my years living here, I’ve never seen so many people participate! The photos don’t show the true numbers. How dare you cause this D Smith - treasonous hack.
Four items not to lose focus on: Epstein coverup ICE kidnappings Ukraine invasion Palestine genocide They all connect
In setting up Meidas Canada we chose a microphone that carried historic weight. We picked the altec 639 b. If it was good enough for Edward R. Murrow and Buddy Holly, it was good enough for resistance to gangster fascism. This is an original mic and has never been used. @meidastouch.bsky.social
This month's guest is one of the world's TOP urbanists, Canadian @brenttoderian.bsky.social! We talk suburbs, #sprawl, #BikeLanes, why smart #CityBuilding is the common sense climate solution & the awesome responsibility of the city councils we elect. #yyc #yyccc www.podcastics.com/episode/3796...
To think that the UCP opposes this is, um, telling. "The Forever Canadian petition gives those who believe in a united Canada a chance to make their voices heard, to let their fellow citizens and the powers that be know that Alberta belongs in Canada." www.westernwheel.ca/opinion/edit...
Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to a ‘country club’ prison is outrageous | Margaret Sullivan
He's not wrong. Texas was originally part of Mexico. Alaska was a part of Russia. And we live on stolen land #USDemocracy www.nbcnews.com/video/finlan...
“I see a red door and I want it painted black”🎶
Very interesting!
How Canada’s imports and exports have changed since Trump. Change has begun newsinteractives.cbc.ca/features/202...
Hey Netflix, now might be a good time to add Roots (1977 miniseries) to the livestream library. A dose of Kunta Kinte is what America needs right now. #history #remember #museum
“How many companies have moved 100% of their manufacturing to 🇺🇸 since Trump took office? The answer is pretty clear: Zero.”
Not necessarily a bad thing though!
This is a decent overview of why Poilievre's criticisms of the Libs EV mandate are mostly false. But she misses perhaps the biggest reason: that plug-in hybrids -- which have a gas tank, engine, & excellent range -- are considered zero emission by the feds. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The boycott of American products continues. Elbows up, Canada! 🇨🇦
We have a lovely Wild Goose here.
Bibi just doesn’t understand that HE is the one enabling antisemitism to rise.
That’s unfortunate. I hope they find a new sponsor
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c.... Hopefully it’s seen as a badge of honour. #proudcanadian #elbowsup
The Dutch government will- my parents have never forgotten the Nazi occupation and the Hunger Winter; they’re in their 90s now. I doubt others have either.
UK Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Tony Radakin says Britain is ready to deploy troops to Ukraine to protect skies and ports, providing logistical support and training.
Affordability is one of the primary concerns that constituents have shared with my team and I while door-knocking. We want to hear from you. Are you struggling with the rising cost of living? Share your stories with us here at www.albertandpcaucus.ca/take-action/...
100%
That why, although retired, I’m on the sub list. Kids are honestly good at recharging you, as you said. They’re funny, kind and say it as they see it.
I’m lucky they’re both still around and I can write down the recipes. Mom turns 90 next week; dad turned 92 two weeks ago. Both are in decent health, but arthritis, early stages of dementia (dad) are all a concern. I’m sorry for your loss of your mom. 😔
Henry Norwest was a rodeo performer, Royal North-West Mounted Police officer and decorated war hero. One of the most effective snipers of the First World War, he never made it back home. This is the story of the man they called Ducky. 🧵 1/12
Incredible skill. Love the shoutout at the end to Michael Hedges. For people who haven’t heard of him: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaIN...
Killntime 
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