Andrew MacKendrick
@amackendrick.bsky.social
📍YEG is home. I do comms, issues management, and build relationships. Political staffer. Alberta was calling, ok? Formerly YOW & YYZ.
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Albertans want to bring back the Alberta advantage – an affordable life, fairness, and opportunity.
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
You deserve better. Alberta’s New Democrats are ready.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Albertans want to bring back the Alberta advantage – an affordable life, fairness, and opportunity.
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
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Scared for strike talk at the dinner table? Don't worry, we have you covered with the facts on education. ⬇️
October 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Scared for strike talk at the dinner table? Don't worry, we have you covered with the facts on education. ⬇️
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They cut off his mic.
We’re giving him the floor.
Join Evan Li and me for a conversation tonight!
⏰ 8 PM
📺 YouTube Live: youtube.com/@naheednensh...
We’re giving him the floor.
Join Evan Li and me for a conversation tonight!
⏰ 8 PM
📺 YouTube Live: youtube.com/@naheednensh...
September 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
They cut off his mic.
We’re giving him the floor.
Join Evan Li and me for a conversation tonight!
⏰ 8 PM
📺 YouTube Live: youtube.com/@naheednensh...
We’re giving him the floor.
Join Evan Li and me for a conversation tonight!
⏰ 8 PM
📺 YouTube Live: youtube.com/@naheednensh...
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It was great to join @buildingtradesab.bsky.social last week for a conversation about the future of skilled trades in Alberta!
To fully support workers in this province, we must:
✅ End double-breasting.
✅ Create a strong path from apprenticeship to employment
✅ Invest in long-term retention
To fully support workers in this province, we must:
✅ End double-breasting.
✅ Create a strong path from apprenticeship to employment
✅ Invest in long-term retention
September 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It was great to join @buildingtradesab.bsky.social last week for a conversation about the future of skilled trades in Alberta!
To fully support workers in this province, we must:
✅ End double-breasting.
✅ Create a strong path from apprenticeship to employment
✅ Invest in long-term retention
To fully support workers in this province, we must:
✅ End double-breasting.
✅ Create a strong path from apprenticeship to employment
✅ Invest in long-term retention
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Government’s job is to fund public education properly so all kids can succeed.
It’s not to ban books or question your child’s gender.
They want us to be distracted by the latter so they can get away with failing at the former.
Don’t let the UCP get away with any of it.
It’s not to ban books or question your child’s gender.
They want us to be distracted by the latter so they can get away with failing at the former.
Don’t let the UCP get away with any of it.
September 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Government’s job is to fund public education properly so all kids can succeed.
It’s not to ban books or question your child’s gender.
They want us to be distracted by the latter so they can get away with failing at the former.
Don’t let the UCP get away with any of it.
It’s not to ban books or question your child’s gender.
They want us to be distracted by the latter so they can get away with failing at the former.
Don’t let the UCP get away with any of it.
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When you witness harassment in public, do you tend to freeze? Are you worried you're going to make it worse? Are you scared you'll be targeted? Do you tend to overreact and unintentionally escalate things?
You're not alone.
Let me teach you how to intervene effectively!
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
You're not alone.
Let me teach you how to intervene effectively!
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
When you witness harassment in public, do you tend to freeze? Are you worried you're going to make it worse? Are you scared you'll be targeted? Do you tend to overreact and unintentionally escalate things?
You're not alone.
Let me teach you how to intervene effectively!
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
You're not alone.
Let me teach you how to intervene effectively!
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Ever wonder what political staff are doing when they accompany a minister around Parliament Hill or on the road? 🤔
I spoke with Alex Kohut at North Poll Strategies, sharing some insight into what that actually looks like, and some tips on how to prepare. ☕
open.substack.com/pub/northpol...
I spoke with Alex Kohut at North Poll Strategies, sharing some insight into what that actually looks like, and some tips on how to prepare. ☕
open.substack.com/pub/northpol...
"The predictable element is that everything will be unpredictable" - Andrew MacKendrick on Staffing a Minister
Andrew and I talked about his secrets for success staffing politicians at in-person events, even when things don't go according to plan!
open.substack.com
June 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Ever wonder what political staff are doing when they accompany a minister around Parliament Hill or on the road? 🤔
I spoke with Alex Kohut at North Poll Strategies, sharing some insight into what that actually looks like, and some tips on how to prepare. ☕
open.substack.com/pub/northpol...
I spoke with Alex Kohut at North Poll Strategies, sharing some insight into what that actually looks like, and some tips on how to prepare. ☕
open.substack.com/pub/northpol...
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they make it sound like the grizzlies have been talking to orcas
June 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM
they make it sound like the grizzlies have been talking to orcas
You really can't win. Lack of message discipline? What if everyone was well coordinated? Then we'd be hearing 'too much discipline and control from the top'.
New Liberal cabinet’s early stumbles all part of growing pains, say politicos.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
New Liberal cabinet's early stumbles all part of growing pains, say politicos
'There appeared to be a lack of discipline, sloppiness, and we did have some ministers off message, displaying their traditional biases rather than toeing the party line as articulated by the prime…
www.hilltimes.com
May 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
You really can't win. Lack of message discipline? What if everyone was well coordinated? Then we'd be hearing 'too much discipline and control from the top'.
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Our most devastating weapon as a people
Mark Carney deployed unbelievable levels of blandness in defence of Canada. Blandness like you've never seen.
May 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our most devastating weapon as a people
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Love this! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Poll workers crossed Yukon River by helicopter to ensure West Dawson residents could vote | CBC News
Poll workers in Dawson City, Yukon had to get creative to ensure all residents had the opportunity to vote after the ice bridge connecting West Dawson to the main townsite closed early this season.
www.cbc.ca
April 24, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Love this! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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We are proud of the team to a considerable degree or extent!!
April 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We are proud of the team to a considerable degree or extent!!
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It’s full spring. Let’s hang out with coffee and chat tomorrow. Free coffee from the @handlebarista until the beans run out, from 7 to 9 am at Ezio Faraone Park, this Friday.
April 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It’s full spring. Let’s hang out with coffee and chat tomorrow. Free coffee from the @handlebarista until the beans run out, from 7 to 9 am at Ezio Faraone Park, this Friday.
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Poilievre won’t invite media on campaign plane in coming election, breaking a longstanding practice, by Bill Curry
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com #cdnmedia #journalism
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com #cdnmedia #journalism
Poilievre won’t invite media on campaign plane in coming election
The Liberals and NDP have sent invitations to media organizations offering places on campaign plane or buses for a fee
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Poilievre won’t invite media on campaign plane in coming election, breaking a longstanding practice, by Bill Curry
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com #cdnmedia #journalism
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com #cdnmedia #journalism
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A strong, secure Arctic is essential to Canada’s sovereignty.
The world is changing. Our adversaries are watching. We’re making investments now to keep Canada safe for generations to come.
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/...
The world is changing. Our adversaries are watching. We’re making investments now to keep Canada safe for generations to come.
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/...
Canada to partner with Australia on early warning detection system in the Arctic | RCI
Feds also investing $420M into military presence, $253M into Nunavut infrastructure
ici.radio-canada.ca
March 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A strong, secure Arctic is essential to Canada’s sovereignty.
The world is changing. Our adversaries are watching. We’re making investments now to keep Canada safe for generations to come.
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/...
The world is changing. Our adversaries are watching. We’re making investments now to keep Canada safe for generations to come.
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/...
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CBC hiring new correspondents in (takes deep breath):
-Banff
-Red Deer
-Lethbridge
-Medicine Hat
-Fort McMurray
-Lloydminster
-Hinton/Jasper
Plus a slew of other cities outside Alberta.
Apply. cbcrc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/CBC_Radio-Ca...
-Banff
-Red Deer
-Lethbridge
-Medicine Hat
-Fort McMurray
-Lloydminster
-Hinton/Jasper
Plus a slew of other cities outside Alberta.
Apply. cbcrc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/CBC_Radio-Ca...
Reporter - Editor (English Services) (On Site)
Position Title: Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: Language Skills: Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Ca...
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March 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
CBC hiring new correspondents in (takes deep breath):
-Banff
-Red Deer
-Lethbridge
-Medicine Hat
-Fort McMurray
-Lloydminster
-Hinton/Jasper
Plus a slew of other cities outside Alberta.
Apply. cbcrc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/CBC_Radio-Ca...
-Banff
-Red Deer
-Lethbridge
-Medicine Hat
-Fort McMurray
-Lloydminster
-Hinton/Jasper
Plus a slew of other cities outside Alberta.
Apply. cbcrc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/CBC_Radio-Ca...
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‘Daylight saving time’ is also sometimes called ‘daylight saving,’ ‘daylight savings,’ ‘daylight savings time,’ or ‘daylight time.’
So, listen to your heart.
So, listen to your heart.
March 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
‘Daylight saving time’ is also sometimes called ‘daylight saving,’ ‘daylight savings,’ ‘daylight savings time,’ or ‘daylight time.’
So, listen to your heart.
So, listen to your heart.
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Are you listening Edmonton?
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Are you listening Edmonton?
Some of the best communications from federal ministers coming through during the most challenging times. Worth a watch.
👏 @melaniejoly.bsky.social
👏 @melaniejoly.bsky.social
Melanie Joly does a great job in this interview. I myself was so frustrated with Amanpour’s seeming incredulity. No. Attacking our economy and our sovereignty is not a joke. Yes. This is the end of an era. I am so impressed that Joly kept her cool. I don’t think I could have done so.
'My jaw is dropped': Canadian official's interview stuns Amanpour
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Some of the best communications from federal ministers coming through during the most challenging times. Worth a watch.
👏 @melaniejoly.bsky.social
👏 @melaniejoly.bsky.social
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I called Canadian Premiers Doug Ford and Wab Kinew today as we try to find a way through this unnecessary and costly trade war.
While the President may not value the partnerships that contribute billions of dollars to our economy, Minnesota does.
While the President may not value the partnerships that contribute billions of dollars to our economy, Minnesota does.
March 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I called Canadian Premiers Doug Ford and Wab Kinew today as we try to find a way through this unnecessary and costly trade war.
While the President may not value the partnerships that contribute billions of dollars to our economy, Minnesota does.
While the President may not value the partnerships that contribute billions of dollars to our economy, Minnesota does.
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Report: CANADA! CANADA! CANADA! CANADA! CANADA! CANADA!
February 21, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Report: CANADA! CANADA! CANADA! CANADA! CANADA! CANADA!
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Waking up every day be like...
February 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Waking up every day be like...
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Federal and Haida leaders signed a historic agreement Monday recognizing Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia's northern coast.
Haida celebrate title agreement with federal government
Federal and Haida leaders signed a historic agreement recognizing Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii.
www.aptnnews.ca
February 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Federal and Haida leaders signed a historic agreement Monday recognizing Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia's northern coast.
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Maybe I wasn’t clear about this. I wanted more egg and no plane crash, not many plane crash and no egg.
February 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Maybe I wasn’t clear about this. I wanted more egg and no plane crash, not many plane crash and no egg.
If by everyone you mean NO ONE, then yes.
“In a time of life with cynicism, Paddington is a remarkably generous-spirited, uncynical character. And the film reflects that.”
Here's how "Paddington" became a sleeper hit — thanks in part to Hugh Grant’s villain and its showstopping end credits.
Here's how "Paddington" became a sleeper hit — thanks in part to Hugh Grant’s villain and its showstopping end credits.
Why Everyone Is Still Talking About ‘Paddington 2’
With the third movie now in theaters, let’s look at how the 2018 film became a sleeper hit, thanks to Hugh Grant’s villain and its showstopping end credits.
nyti.ms
February 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If by everyone you mean NO ONE, then yes.