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Champagne Neoliberalism OR Effervescent Austerity
In the lead up to the federal budget, the government signalled that it would include sharp cuts, referencing the steep austerity of the 1995 federal budget. Team Advantage takes a look at what the …
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NEW EPISODE: Champagne Neoliberalism OR Effervescent Austerity
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What was Tony Clement doing in Epstein's helicopter? adamsnotes.substack.com/p/what-was-t...
What was Tony Clement doing on Epstein’s helicopter?
A look into the Canadian connections in the Epstein Files
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February 8, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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'The more provinces that join Alberta, the greater the likelihood that it will lead to the dismantling of the Canada Health Act as the federal framework that upholds provincial public health insurance plans.' #Healthcare
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How Alberta Plans to Kill Public Health Care Across Canada | The Tyee
A new law opens the door for two-tier care that would destroy medicare.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
'The more provinces that join Alberta, the greater the likelihood that it will lead to the dismantling of the Canada Health Act as the federal framework that upholds provincial public health insurance plans.' #Healthcare
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“Current economic models systematically underestimate climate damages … the cascading failures, threshold effects, and compounding shocks that define climate risk in a warmer world and could undermine the very foundations of economic growth”
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Scientists Warn 'Garbage' Models Underestimate Risk of Economic Collapse From Climate Crisis | Common Dreams
Experts warn of a growing gap between real-world climate risk and economic analysis, and urge immediate action to prevent catastrophic warming.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
“Current economic models systematically underestimate climate damages … the cascading failures, threshold effects, and compounding shocks that define climate risk in a warmer world and could undermine the very foundations of economic growth”
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i had imposter syndrome trying to talk about fascism alongside Alberto Toscano, but i'm glad i did coz it was an incredibly generative conversation that helped distill & crystallize my own thoughts about fascism worldwide today & it's differentiations from the past.
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Lifeboats, steampunk and colonialism – fascism today | Transnational Institute
In this fascinating opening interview for State of Power 2026, scholar activists Toscano and Walia explore the historic roots and current capitalist dynamics that have led to the rise of fascism world...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:43 PM
i had imposter syndrome trying to talk about fascism alongside Alberto Toscano, but i'm glad i did coz it was an incredibly generative conversation that helped distill & crystallize my own thoughts about fascism worldwide today & it's differentiations from the past.
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Everything about how we exist in society is a political choice. Continuing to allow people to be unhoused is a political choice. Unchecked grocery prices? A political choice. Potholes - political choice. Yeah, things must be weighed etc etc, but these are choices and we can demand better ones.
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Everything about how we exist in society is a political choice. Continuing to allow people to be unhoused is a political choice. Unchecked grocery prices? A political choice. Potholes - political choice. Yeah, things must be weighed etc etc, but these are choices and we can demand better ones.
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As ICE tactics escalate, scrutiny is turning to Canada’s role. Corporate contracts and arms links are prompting concern over complicity.
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ICE tactics prompt concern over Canadian complicity
In the wake of Alex Pretti and Renee Good's deaths there have been concerns in Canada over corporate ties to ICE as their tactics come under increasing scrutiny.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:16 PM
As ICE tactics escalate, scrutiny is turning to Canada’s role. Corporate contracts and arms links are prompting concern over complicity.
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“Rath immediately became defensive at the mention of the movement’s coziness with the United States.” @pressprogress.ca
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Alberta Separatists Kicked Us Out of Their Event After Asking About American Support
As they inch closer to triggering a referendum, the movement's leaders have been facing new scrutiny
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January 31, 2026 at 6:23 AM
“Rath immediately became defensive at the mention of the movement’s coziness with the United States.” @pressprogress.ca
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Alberta's new legislation opens the door to American-style, two-tier health care, & with it, massive repercussions for people all across the country.
Our friends at Parkland Institute are launching their new report on Bill 11 with an important and timely webinar this Tuesday, Feb. 3—Don't miss it!
Our friends at Parkland Institute are launching their new report on Bill 11 with an important and timely webinar this Tuesday, Feb. 3—Don't miss it!
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Medicare Under Threat: What to Know About Alberta’s Bill 11. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
A free webinar to launch “The End of Canadian Medicare? Alberta Legislation Opens the Door to U.S. Health Care,” a joint report by Parkland Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives th...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Alberta's new legislation opens the door to American-style, two-tier health care, & with it, massive repercussions for people all across the country.
Our friends at Parkland Institute are launching their new report on Bill 11 with an important and timely webinar this Tuesday, Feb. 3—Don't miss it!
Our friends at Parkland Institute are launching their new report on Bill 11 with an important and timely webinar this Tuesday, Feb. 3—Don't miss it!
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NEW: I compiled a list of 27 Canadian journalists who have gone on sponsored Israel trips organized by a Zionist group whose co-founder previously worked for an Israeli intelligence firm.
The list includes some of Canadian media’s most-senior editors.
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The list includes some of Canadian media’s most-senior editors.
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A List Of Journalists Who’ve Taken Sponsored Israel Trips
These Canadian media figures went on trips sponsored by the Exigent Foundation, a pro-Israel organization
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January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
NEW: I compiled a list of 27 Canadian journalists who have gone on sponsored Israel trips organized by a Zionist group whose co-founder previously worked for an Israeli intelligence firm.
The list includes some of Canadian media’s most-senior editors.
www.readthemaple.com/a-list-of-jo...
The list includes some of Canadian media’s most-senior editors.
www.readthemaple.com/a-list-of-jo...
According to Phillips, responsible thing for The Left to do is get a new pipeline built and make small incremental changes that will be instantly rolled back by Jason Kenney. Then join a GR consulting firm to collaborate with some partisan conservatives.
January 24, 2026 at 2:56 AM
According to Phillips, responsible thing for The Left to do is get a new pipeline built and make small incremental changes that will be instantly rolled back by Jason Kenney. Then join a GR consulting firm to collaborate with some partisan conservatives.
"If this is the NDP response to a foreign-funded secession movement that is already bombarding Alberta with a Brexit-style disinformation campaign, it’s not likely to work. It’s too long, too professorial, too nuanced, too nice, and frankly naïve."
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Naheed Nenshi’s response to Alberta separatists is still too nice, too nuanced, and too naïve - Alberta Politics
We can all agree that last Friday’s opinion piece by NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi on Alberta separatism published by CTV News had an accurate headline: The threat to our nation is very real. After that mi...
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January 21, 2026 at 4:27 PM
"If this is the NDP response to a foreign-funded secession movement that is already bombarding Alberta with a Brexit-style disinformation campaign, it’s not likely to work. It’s too long, too professorial, too nuanced, too nice, and frankly naïve."
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Unions raise the average hourly pay of workers in Alberta by 10 per cent, or $3.40 per hour ($37.88 for unionized employees versus $34.48 for non-unionized).
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Alberta Unions Continue To Deliver For Workers Despite UCP Attacks
Unions in the least labour-friendly province boost wages, protect vulnerable workers and shrink inequality.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Unions raise the average hourly pay of workers in Alberta by 10 per cent, or $3.40 per hour ($37.88 for unionized employees versus $34.48 for non-unionized).
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Happy holidays from the Harbinger podcast community inc.
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See you in the new year💞☃️❄️
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See you in the new year💞☃️❄️
December 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Happy holidays from the Harbinger podcast community inc.
@srslywrong.bsky.social @techwontsave.us @albertaadvantage.bsky.social & @endofsportpod.bsky.social + shows from
@pressprogress.ca @breachmedia.ca @independentnl.bsky.social @cjpme.org @broadbent.bsky.social & more
See you in the new year💞☃️❄️
@srslywrong.bsky.social @techwontsave.us @albertaadvantage.bsky.social & @endofsportpod.bsky.social + shows from
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See you in the new year💞☃️❄️
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The memorandum of understanding has been a hot button topic for weeks now.
A lot of First Nations have been voicing their concerns, but Treaty 8 First Nations were in Ottawa Thursday morning to make sure that theirs were heard.
A lot of First Nations have been voicing their concerns, but Treaty 8 First Nations were in Ottawa Thursday morning to make sure that theirs were heard.
Treaty 8 First Nations were in Ottawa to oppose the proposed west coast pipeline | APTN News
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December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The memorandum of understanding has been a hot button topic for weeks now.
A lot of First Nations have been voicing their concerns, but Treaty 8 First Nations were in Ottawa Thursday morning to make sure that theirs were heard.
A lot of First Nations have been voicing their concerns, but Treaty 8 First Nations were in Ottawa Thursday morning to make sure that theirs were heard.
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Literal joke of a province
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirmed today that her #UCP government is keen to help provide provincial post-secondary accreditation for the Peterson Academy, the online school of controversial psychologist and bestselling author Jordan Peterson. @charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports. #abpoli
Nenshi Grills Smith in Legislature over Jordan Peterson’s School | The Tyee
Alberta’s premier defended her quiet efforts to accredit the psychologist’s for-profit online ‘academy.’
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December 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Literal joke of a province
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Friends of Medicare hears the stories of how the slow creep of private health care is impacting Albertans & health care workers. Yesterday, the AB gov't passed Bill 11 paving the way for two-tier health care - a violation of the Canada Health Act. Take action here: win.newmode.net/stopalbertas...
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Friends of Medicare hears the stories of how the slow creep of private health care is impacting Albertans & health care workers. Yesterday, the AB gov't passed Bill 11 paving the way for two-tier health care - a violation of the Canada Health Act. Take action here: win.newmode.net/stopalbertas...
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“It is no exaggeration to say that the passing of Bill 11 through the Alberta legislature is the biggest threat to our single-payer, universal Medicare system that we’ve ever seen. Not just for Albertans, but for all Canadians,” said Chris Gallaway executive director of Friends of Medicare.
December 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“It is no exaggeration to say that the passing of Bill 11 through the Alberta legislature is the biggest threat to our single-payer, universal Medicare system that we’ve ever seen. Not just for Albertans, but for all Canadians,” said Chris Gallaway executive director of Friends of Medicare.
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Unfortunately, after repeatedly using time allocation motions to limit debate, Bill 11 just passed third reading in the legislature.
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
December 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Unfortunately, after repeatedly using time allocation motions to limit debate, Bill 11 just passed third reading in the legislature.
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
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On ep94 of the 💫HARBINGER SHOWCASE💫 radio show
➡️ @emilylowan.bsky.social + @karlamarx1917.bsky.social w/ @rachelgilmore.bsky.social on BUBBLE POP
➡️ @desmondcole.bsky.social on THE BREACH SHOW
➡️ @albertaadvantage.bsky.social talk 'Champagne Neoliberalism'
➡️ + more
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➡️ @emilylowan.bsky.social + @karlamarx1917.bsky.social w/ @rachelgilmore.bsky.social on BUBBLE POP
➡️ @desmondcole.bsky.social on THE BREACH SHOW
➡️ @albertaadvantage.bsky.social talk 'Champagne Neoliberalism'
➡️ + more
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December 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On ep94 of the 💫HARBINGER SHOWCASE💫 radio show
➡️ @emilylowan.bsky.social + @karlamarx1917.bsky.social w/ @rachelgilmore.bsky.social on BUBBLE POP
➡️ @desmondcole.bsky.social on THE BREACH SHOW
➡️ @albertaadvantage.bsky.social talk 'Champagne Neoliberalism'
➡️ + more
www.spreaker.com/episode/ep94... 🔶
➡️ @emilylowan.bsky.social + @karlamarx1917.bsky.social w/ @rachelgilmore.bsky.social on BUBBLE POP
➡️ @desmondcole.bsky.social on THE BREACH SHOW
➡️ @albertaadvantage.bsky.social talk 'Champagne Neoliberalism'
➡️ + more
www.spreaker.com/episode/ep94... 🔶
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Calgary police withhold evidence of brutality as final UofC protest charges fall
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Calgary police withhold evidence of brutality as final UofC protest charges fall
New documents reveal Calgary Police Service suppressed evidence of brutality by officers at the University of Calgary on May 9, 2024. Among this was camera footage from senior officers that should hav...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Calgary police withhold evidence of brutality as final UofC protest charges fall
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My understanding is that such abortions are rare to non-existent, because of the ethical problems involved.
This is an age-old strategy by the anti-abortion movement to establish a beach-head, to launch further restrictions on the right to choose.
This is an age-old strategy by the anti-abortion movement to establish a beach-head, to launch further restrictions on the right to choose.
November 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
My understanding is that such abortions are rare to non-existent, because of the ethical problems involved.
This is an age-old strategy by the anti-abortion movement to establish a beach-head, to launch further restrictions on the right to choose.
This is an age-old strategy by the anti-abortion movement to establish a beach-head, to launch further restrictions on the right to choose.
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The UCP membership just voted in support of banning third-trimester abortion, except when the mother's life is at risk.
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The UCP membership just voted in support of banning third-trimester abortion, except when the mother's life is at risk.
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UCP AGM is off to a great start
Danielle Smith gets booed at UCP convention after mentioning working with Canada
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
UCP AGM is off to a great start