David Barrett
@davidbarrettyyc.bsky.social
Water researcher 💧, teacher 🍎, volunteer trying to build better communities ✋🏼, dad 🧓🏼, rides bikes 🚲.
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The BC Basic Income Panel found that almost half of those living in poverty were essentially full time, full year workers. The idea that poverty is confined just to those without jobs and those on income assistance is a zombie idea. Kudos to @gillianpetit.bsky.social and Maytree for this report!
In "Poverty segmentation: The challenge of the 'working poor'," I challenge the misconception that poverty doesn't happen to people who work. The reality is that the largest group of people living in poverty in Canada are working or live in families who work. maytree.com/publications...
Poverty segmentation: The challenge of the “working poor”
Employment doesn't guarantee financial security: 42% of those in poverty are "working poor." Read Gillian Petit’s report on a modern definition for policymakers.
maytree.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The BC Basic Income Panel found that almost half of those living in poverty were essentially full time, full year workers. The idea that poverty is confined just to those without jobs and those on income assistance is a zombie idea. Kudos to @gillianpetit.bsky.social and Maytree for this report!
Bill 7’s Water Act changes raise serious ecological concerns. The amendments prioritize short-term economic use over long-term aquatic health & ecosystem integrity. Myself & 2 colleagues at the UofC broke down the changes and potential impacts: ablawg.ca/2025/12/11... #abpoli 🧵
Alberta Water Act Amendments: No Bridge Over Troubled Waters
By: Arlene Kwasniak, David C Barrett, Kerry Black Matter Commented On: Amendments to the Water Act, RSA 2000, c W-3 as set out in Bill 7: Water Amendment Act, 2025 (Bill 7) PDF Version: Alberta Wat…
ablawg.ca
December 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Bill 7’s Water Act changes raise serious ecological concerns. The amendments prioritize short-term economic use over long-term aquatic health & ecosystem integrity. Myself & 2 colleagues at the UofC broke down the changes and potential impacts: ablawg.ca/2025/12/11... #abpoli 🧵
Commercializing/privatizing our most precious resource, water, can have catastrophic impacts on nearby communities and environments, and puts corporate profits above people. This video talks about a phenomenon happening around the globe. And it's bad news.
What Poland Spring Doesn't Want You to Know
Poland Spring is raking in millions by bottling and selling Maine's water — and throwing their weight around in state politics to keep profits flowing. During a drought this year, they publicly said they were cutting back. But we found evidence they're pumping even more.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Commercializing/privatizing our most precious resource, water, can have catastrophic impacts on nearby communities and environments, and puts corporate profits above people. This video talks about a phenomenon happening around the globe. And it's bad news.
Infuriating to see that #yyccc has no spine and limited foresight. Cutting environmental and climate funding, especially with an impact on water services, provides limited savings now and increased costs long-term. This is nothing more than a dog whistle.
Council votes to shave $9 million from city's 2026 climate and environment budget
In a 9-6 vote, Calgary city council approved cutting $9 million from the city's climate and environment business unit's budget for next year
calgaryherald.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Infuriating to see that #yyccc has no spine and limited foresight. Cutting environmental and climate funding, especially with an impact on water services, provides limited savings now and increased costs long-term. This is nothing more than a dog whistle.
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Who's next?
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Who's next?
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
Now that the notwithstanding clause has become a routine policymaking tool for the UCP, we need to look ahead to their next targets.
This month's AGM will provide clues.
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It's rare we're in agreement with the Fraser Institute on urban policy however they absolutely nail the reasons why this move to repeal blanket rezoning is a bad idea & goes against the free-market conservative values many pushing it on #yyccc claim to hold.
calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...
calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...
HILL and THOMPSON: Mayor Farkas should retain ‘blanket rezoning’ for sake of Calgarian families
TEGAN HILL and AUSTIN THOMPSON: Mayor Jeromy Farkas should retain blanket rezoning for sake of Calgary families
calgarysun.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
It's rare we're in agreement with the Fraser Institute on urban policy however they absolutely nail the reasons why this move to repeal blanket rezoning is a bad idea & goes against the free-market conservative values many pushing it on #yyccc claim to hold.
calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...
calgarysun.com/opinion/colu...
🙏A moment of silence for the "Progressive Conservative" wing of the UCP. They died as they lived: silently and without a trace. 🙏
If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli
If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🙏A moment of silence for the "Progressive Conservative" wing of the UCP. They died as they lived: silently and without a trace. 🙏
If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli
If anyone inside the UCP calls themselves socially liberal after todays attack on vulnerable Albertans, they're either lying or spineless. #abpoli
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New 📰| Understanding collaborations and community partnerships in aquatic research: a review of literature from the Bow River Basin, 2014–2024 🏞️ https://ow.ly/nuTq50XqxnS
Discover how an increase in CER can lead to better H20 management for the Bow River. University of Calgary Siksika Nation
Discover how an increase in CER can lead to better H20 management for the Bow River. University of Calgary Siksika Nation
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
New 📰| Understanding collaborations and community partnerships in aquatic research: a review of literature from the Bow River Basin, 2014–2024 🏞️ https://ow.ly/nuTq50XqxnS
Discover how an increase in CER can lead to better H20 management for the Bow River. University of Calgary Siksika Nation
Discover how an increase in CER can lead to better H20 management for the Bow River. University of Calgary Siksika Nation
🚨 New Paper Alert! 🚨
Very excited to share that some of my recent work is is now published in FACETS!
We looked at community collaborations in aquatics research in the Bow Basin and gave suggestions for improved inclusion of non-academics in research www.facetsjournal.co...
Very excited to share that some of my recent work is is now published in FACETS!
We looked at community collaborations in aquatics research in the Bow Basin and gave suggestions for improved inclusion of non-academics in research www.facetsjournal.co...
Understanding collaborations and community partnerships in aquatic research: a review of literature from the Bow River Basin, 2014–2024
This systematic review examines peer-reviewed literature (2014–2024) on aquatic health research in Alberta’s Bow River Basin to assess the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge and collaboration in Wes...
www.facetsjournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🚨 New Paper Alert! 🚨
Very excited to share that some of my recent work is is now published in FACETS!
We looked at community collaborations in aquatics research in the Bow Basin and gave suggestions for improved inclusion of non-academics in research www.facetsjournal.co...
Very excited to share that some of my recent work is is now published in FACETS!
We looked at community collaborations in aquatics research in the Bow Basin and gave suggestions for improved inclusion of non-academics in research www.facetsjournal.co...
So incredibly excited for Kitty and Caleb to be opening their new location. Sought and Found has become so much more than just a local cafe and they are incredible people.
Can't wait to hit them up in the beltline!
dailyhive.com/calgary/soug...
Can't wait to hit them up in the beltline!
dailyhive.com/calgary/soug...
Popular Calgary coffee shop to open new location in the city | Food & Drink
Calgary-based coffee roaster Sought x Found is opening a new location in the city, this time in the Beltline.
dailyhive.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
So incredibly excited for Kitty and Caleb to be opening their new location. Sought and Found has become so much more than just a local cafe and they are incredible people.
Can't wait to hit them up in the beltline!
dailyhive.com/calgary/soug...
Can't wait to hit them up in the beltline!
dailyhive.com/calgary/soug...
Hey, #yyccc, we have an opportunity to bring back the community store and business in neighborhood when we update our land use bylaw next year.
It's a small thing, but can really improve community walkability and vibrancy.
Yes, I will die on this hill.
It's a small thing, but can really improve community walkability and vibrancy.
Yes, I will die on this hill.
Toronto is trying to get corner stores and cafes in residential neighbourhoods again. Here’s how the plan has changed
City staff are back with a modified plan to allow corner stores and cafes in residential neighbourhoods. The residents’ association that opposed the plan says it’s still not happy.
www.thestar.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Hey, #yyccc, we have an opportunity to bring back the community store and business in neighborhood when we update our land use bylaw next year.
It's a small thing, but can really improve community walkability and vibrancy.
Yes, I will die on this hill.
It's a small thing, but can really improve community walkability and vibrancy.
Yes, I will die on this hill.
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What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Alright, organized labour in Alberta, eyes are on you (us). Time to stand up for collective bargaining. Time to stand up for workers rights. Time to push back against draconian anti-worker overreach.
Regardless of direction, the next steps will define the labour movement in Alberta for decades.
Regardless of direction, the next steps will define the labour movement in Alberta for decades.
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Alright, organized labour in Alberta, eyes are on you (us). Time to stand up for collective bargaining. Time to stand up for workers rights. Time to push back against draconian anti-worker overreach.
Regardless of direction, the next steps will define the labour movement in Alberta for decades.
Regardless of direction, the next steps will define the labour movement in Alberta for decades.
Hadn't seen this public art at night yet - looks even better than during the day!
What do you see?
What do you see?
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Hadn't seen this public art at night yet - looks even better than during the day!
What do you see?
What do you see?
October 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The future in Southern Alberta looks increasingly dry and filled with extremes. The retreating glaciers, diminishing snowpacks, and population growth will result in increasing water woes. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
'Exceptionally dry:' Little relief in drought conditions facing Calgary area, says top scientist
Despite summer rains, Calgary remains stuck in drought conditions that will require major changes in water use, says a top scientist.
calgaryherald.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The future in Southern Alberta looks increasingly dry and filled with extremes. The retreating glaciers, diminishing snowpacks, and population growth will result in increasing water woes. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
I want to congratulate @mykeatkinson.bsky.social on his win in Ward 7.
Thank you, also, to Heather, Terry, Anthony, and Greg for putting your name in the ring and running great campaigns.
It's not the outcome I'd hoped for. Democracy is messy, but so worth it.
#yyccc
Thank you, also, to Heather, Terry, Anthony, and Greg for putting your name in the ring and running great campaigns.
It's not the outcome I'd hoped for. Democracy is messy, but so worth it.
#yyccc
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I want to congratulate @mykeatkinson.bsky.social on his win in Ward 7.
Thank you, also, to Heather, Terry, Anthony, and Greg for putting your name in the ring and running great campaigns.
It's not the outcome I'd hoped for. Democracy is messy, but so worth it.
#yyccc
Thank you, also, to Heather, Terry, Anthony, and Greg for putting your name in the ring and running great campaigns.
It's not the outcome I'd hoped for. Democracy is messy, but so worth it.
#yyccc
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Get out and vote, Calgary!
And dress warmly. Slow line at our polling station. Why does a form need to be completed for each voter?? Takes a lonnnggg time to get your ballots. #yyc
And dress warmly. Slow line at our polling station. Why does a form need to be completed for each voter?? Takes a lonnnggg time to get your ballots. #yyc
October 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Get out and vote, Calgary!
And dress warmly. Slow line at our polling station. Why does a form need to be completed for each voter?? Takes a lonnnggg time to get your ballots. #yyc
And dress warmly. Slow line at our polling station. Why does a form need to be completed for each voter?? Takes a lonnnggg time to get your ballots. #yyc
Heads up everyone. Poll lines are long & likely only getting longer.
The province has made it this way with hand counting of ballots (requiring separate ballots for each race) & changes to the voter registry requiring a form for everyone.
Don't be discouraged! #yyccc #yycelxn
The province has made it this way with hand counting of ballots (requiring separate ballots for each race) & changes to the voter registry requiring a form for everyone.
Don't be discouraged! #yyccc #yycelxn
October 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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My name is David Barrett and I'm asking for your vote for Ward 7 Councillor.
From the pathways we walk to the water we drink, the Bow River is the heart of our community in Ward 7. It connects us all. On October 20, help protect the river by lending me your vote. #yyccc #yyc
From the pathways we walk to the water we drink, the Bow River is the heart of our community in Ward 7. It connects us all. On October 20, help protect the river by lending me your vote. #yyccc #yyc
October 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My name is David Barrett and I'm asking for your vote for Ward 7 Councillor.
From the pathways we walk to the water we drink, the Bow River is the heart of our community in Ward 7. It connects us all. On October 20, help protect the river by lending me your vote. #yyccc #yyc
From the pathways we walk to the water we drink, the Bow River is the heart of our community in Ward 7. It connects us all. On October 20, help protect the river by lending me your vote. #yyccc #yyc
October 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM