Arlene Kwasniak
@arlenejk.bsky.social
Prof Emerita of Law, U of Calgary; public interest, environment & natural world protection; social justice; rule of law; immuno-compromised; disability; old - still learning guitar; spouse, mom, grandmom, doggie mom.
My feelings exactly.
As I reflect on this GoA press release celebrating a policy of making it easier to take water out of natural watercourses in AB & the effective elimination of conservation holdbacks in closed basins the more uneasy I become.
Water is life.
@cpawssab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social
Water is life.
@cpawssab.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social
Cutting wait times for water
Alberta’s government has cut wait times for Water Act licences nearly in half over the last year, saving Albertans time and money.
www.alberta.ca
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
My feelings exactly.
Made crabapple and crabapple mint jelly. Been doing this every year for decades. Great way to relax and forget about the disturbing stuff for a spell.
September 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Made crabapple and crabapple mint jelly. Been doing this every year for decades. Great way to relax and forget about the disturbing stuff for a spell.
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A thread on Justice Feasby’s erudite judgment dismissing the applicn from Sylvestre to strike the Chief Electoral Officer’s stated case to have the Ct consider the validity of Sylvestre’s referendum Q whether AB shd “become a sovereign country and cease to be a province in Canada”? #ableg #abpoli 1/
August 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A thread on Justice Feasby’s erudite judgment dismissing the applicn from Sylvestre to strike the Chief Electoral Officer’s stated case to have the Ct consider the validity of Sylvestre’s referendum Q whether AB shd “become a sovereign country and cease to be a province in Canada”? #ableg #abpoli 1/
Here’s an idea.
Maybe drop the 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs? Make them more affordable to Canadians. And sell canola to China. How about bargaining?
www.cbc.ca/news/world/b...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/b...
China to set preliminary duty on Canadian canola after anti-dumping probe | CBC News
China on Tuesday announced a preliminary anti-dumping duty on Canadian canola imports — a fresh escalation in a yearlong trade dispute that began with Ottawa's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electri...
www.cbc.ca
August 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Here’s an idea.
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Absolutely.
This is so sad for our seniors. My mom is 88 and the whole online booking process is intentionally confusing and difficult to navigate. We will be able to help her but many seniors may not have anyone. She’d be way more comfortable just going to her Co-op pharmacy that she is familiar with.
August 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Absolutely.
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We need more signature collectors, as a vast majority of Albertans want to sign this petition. Please join our team and become a signature collector.
Let’s send a strong message that Albertans are proud Canadians.
Register here:
www.forever-canadian.ca
#ForeverCanadian
Let’s send a strong message that Albertans are proud Canadians.
Register here:
www.forever-canadian.ca
#ForeverCanadian
Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website
Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.
www.forever-canadian.ca
August 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We need more signature collectors, as a vast majority of Albertans want to sign this petition. Please join our team and become a signature collector.
Let’s send a strong message that Albertans are proud Canadians.
Register here:
www.forever-canadian.ca
#ForeverCanadian
Let’s send a strong message that Albertans are proud Canadians.
Register here:
www.forever-canadian.ca
#ForeverCanadian
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What a night, Edmonton-Strathcona!
Albertans deserve better. And today, they chose better.
I’m deeply honoured by the opportunity to serve Edmonton-Strathcona and all Albertans as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you for putting your trust in me!
Albertans deserve better. And today, they chose better.
I’m deeply honoured by the opportunity to serve Edmonton-Strathcona and all Albertans as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you for putting your trust in me!
Naheed Nenshi has been elected in Edmonton-Strathcona.
Albertans sent a clear message tonight:
Better. Is. Possible.
Albertans sent a clear message tonight:
Better. Is. Possible.
June 24, 2025 at 4:17 AM
What a night, Edmonton-Strathcona!
Albertans deserve better. And today, they chose better.
I’m deeply honoured by the opportunity to serve Edmonton-Strathcona and all Albertans as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you for putting your trust in me!
Albertans deserve better. And today, they chose better.
I’m deeply honoured by the opportunity to serve Edmonton-Strathcona and all Albertans as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you for putting your trust in me!
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Brutally frank judgment from Justice Feasby in what was effectively an application that the case management judge in a high conflict matter recuse themselves: Paul v Stephenson (Estate). "This application was without merit and should not have been commenced" & a waste of scarce judicial resources.
www.canlii.org
June 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Brutally frank judgment from Justice Feasby in what was effectively an application that the case management judge in a high conflict matter recuse themselves: Paul v Stephenson (Estate). "This application was without merit and should not have been commenced" & a waste of scarce judicial resources.
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We have waited a long time for this but it's good to see it esp in the form of joint statement. While the focus is the West Bank it's also good to see this: "There must be no unlawful transfer of Palestinians from Gaza or within the West Bank, nor any reduction in the territory of the Gaza Strip."
Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich
Today, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting vi...
www.canada.ca
June 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We have waited a long time for this but it's good to see it esp in the form of joint statement. While the focus is the West Bank it's also good to see this: "There must be no unlawful transfer of Palestinians from Gaza or within the West Bank, nor any reduction in the territory of the Gaza Strip."
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Democracy in action. Tireless footwork. Congratulations to @brucefanjoy.bsky.social We salute you. #cdnpoli
A well deserves standing ovation who worked tirelessly to defeat PeePee
May 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Democracy in action. Tireless footwork. Congratulations to @brucefanjoy.bsky.social We salute you. #cdnpoli
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Gotta love Bono in this new interview praising Canada for rejecting Poilievre the populist and electing the thoughtful, intelligent & competent Carney. “51 reasons to love Canada,” indeed.
Poilievre is reviled and Carney is revered inside & outside of this great country. 🇨🇦
(Part 2 in thread below)
Poilievre is reviled and Carney is revered inside & outside of this great country. 🇨🇦
(Part 2 in thread below)
May 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Gotta love Bono in this new interview praising Canada for rejecting Poilievre the populist and electing the thoughtful, intelligent & competent Carney. “51 reasons to love Canada,” indeed.
Poilievre is reviled and Carney is revered inside & outside of this great country. 🇨🇦
(Part 2 in thread below)
Poilievre is reviled and Carney is revered inside & outside of this great country. 🇨🇦
(Part 2 in thread below)
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Such a one sided survey. If you oppose GoA standards you are asked to explain. If you support GoA standards you get a libertarian pass.
This is such a shitty survey.
This is such a shitty survey.
The UCP are interested in banning some books. They've put together a survey. It doesn't ask for any names/personal info.
your.alberta.ca/school-libra...
#Alberta #books #abpoli
your.alberta.ca/school-libra...
#Alberta #books #abpoli
May 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Such a one sided survey. If you oppose GoA standards you are asked to explain. If you support GoA standards you get a libertarian pass.
This is such a shitty survey.
This is such a shitty survey.
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So Premier Smith appoints Jason Stephan, the MLA who calls for a referendum on Alberta independence/separation, to the Alberta First Cabinet policy committee; just to make sure that it's balanced I suppose. #abpoli
Premier names cabinet committees
Premier Danielle Smith has named the ministers and members who will serve on the government’s cabinet policy committees.
www.alberta.ca
May 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
So Premier Smith appoints Jason Stephan, the MLA who calls for a referendum on Alberta independence/separation, to the Alberta First Cabinet policy committee; just to make sure that it's balanced I suppose. #abpoli
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Finally somebody noticed the beauty!
May 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Finally somebody noticed the beauty!
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My statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis:
April 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
My statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis:
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“Banned DDT discovered in Canadian trout 70 years after use, research finds” — apple.news/A128J_kvRSJe...
Banned DDT discovered in Canadian trout 70 years after use, research finds — Guardian US
Potential danger to humans and wildlife from harmful pesticide discovered in fish at 10 times safety limit
apple.news
April 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
“Banned DDT discovered in Canadian trout 70 years after use, research finds” — apple.news/A128J_kvRSJe...
We must defend the role of federal environmental assessment in Canada, not wrongly denigrate it: ablawg.ca/2025/04/21/t...
The Vital Importance of Federal Environmental Assessment and the Federal Election - ABLawg
By: Arlene Kwasniak Matter Commented On: The federal leaders’ debate and how the role of federal environmental assessment was inappropriately miscast, denigrated, and not defended. PDF Version: The Vi...
ablawg.ca
April 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
We must defend the role of federal environmental assessment in Canada, not wrongly denigrate it: ablawg.ca/2025/04/21/t...
Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith
theconversation.com/coal-in-albe...
theconversation.com/coal-in-albe...
Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith
Alberta’s coal initiatives illustrate two dangerous trends in today’s democratic politics — the refusal to heed both the public and experts.
theconversation.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith
theconversation.com/coal-in-albe...
theconversation.com/coal-in-albe...
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/09/t...
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/09/t...
Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listened
NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump offered some financial advice Wednesday morning, stocks were wavering between gains and losses. But that was about to change. “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT,” he...
halifax.citynews.ca
April 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/09/t...
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/09/t...
Could even Trump be so ruthless and vicious - deliberately crash stock markets so he and his buds can buy low?
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MSN
www.msn.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Could even Trump be so ruthless and vicious - deliberately crash stock markets so he and his buds can buy low?
www.msn.com/en-ca/news/w...
www.msn.com/en-ca/news/w...
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In America, healthcare is big business.
In Canada, it is a right.
In Canada, it is a right.
April 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In America, healthcare is big business.
In Canada, it is a right.
In Canada, it is a right.
Looking for a Canadian election issue to grill candidates - Ask how they will protect Canada's water from the U.S. And this piece does not even mention the worry that WATER is not specifically excluded as a product under NAFTA/GATT/ www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the...
Why Canada’s water security is being threatened by Trump
U.S. federal job cuts are threatening the Great Lakes
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Looking for a Canadian election issue to grill candidates - Ask how they will protect Canada's water from the U.S. And this piece does not even mention the worry that WATER is not specifically excluded as a product under NAFTA/GATT/ www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the...
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Canada you kicked this man to the curb? I am ashamed of you, many fell for the CON lies and misinformation.
Justin Trudeau was a GREAT PM who truly loves CANADA.
What a shame how badly this man has been treated.
I have always liked him and voted for him
I will miss his kindness and humanity.
Justin Trudeau was a GREAT PM who truly loves CANADA.
What a shame how badly this man has been treated.
I have always liked him and voted for him
I will miss his kindness and humanity.
February 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Canada you kicked this man to the curb? I am ashamed of you, many fell for the CON lies and misinformation.
Justin Trudeau was a GREAT PM who truly loves CANADA.
What a shame how badly this man has been treated.
I have always liked him and voted for him
I will miss his kindness and humanity.
Justin Trudeau was a GREAT PM who truly loves CANADA.
What a shame how badly this man has been treated.
I have always liked him and voted for him
I will miss his kindness and humanity.
Good information. I want retailers to put this visibly on shelves etc. with the goods so consumers don’t have to pick up and examine every item. The boycott would be more efficient and effective then. If Made in Canada, they should alert the consumer whether the product partially is from the U.S.
When buying Canadian, look at the labels. If it says “Product of Canada,” almost everything comes from Canada. If it says “Made in Canada,” as much as half of it comes from elsewhere.
February 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Good information. I want retailers to put this visibly on shelves etc. with the goods so consumers don’t have to pick up and examine every item. The boycott would be more efficient and effective then. If Made in Canada, they should alert the consumer whether the product partially is from the U.S.