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I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.
- T.S. Eliot
People exploiting Prufrock grievances are dragging us all to the ending of Hollow Men.
Canadian in Canada.
- T.S. Eliot
People exploiting Prufrock grievances are dragging us all to the ending of Hollow Men.
Canadian in Canada.
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Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
"Recalls are meant to address breaches of trust, serious misconduct or a sustained failure to represent constituents..." - UCP MLA Pitt
So, like suspending teachers' rights, questionable procurement, unexplained court settlements costing 100s of millions $$?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
So, like suspending teachers' rights, questionable procurement, unexplained court settlements costing 100s of millions $$?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Second MLA, Angela Pitt, facing recall petition: Elections Alberta | CBC News
A second member of the Alberta legislature is facing a citizen petition to recall her from her job. United Conservative Party MLA Angela Pitt has represented Airdrie since 2015.
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2025 at 5:37 AM
"Recalls are meant to address breaches of trust, serious misconduct or a sustained failure to represent constituents..." - UCP MLA Pitt
So, like suspending teachers' rights, questionable procurement, unexplained court settlements costing 100s of millions $$?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
So, like suspending teachers' rights, questionable procurement, unexplained court settlements costing 100s of millions $$?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"If there are other factors, of which the public is unaware, that led the Alberta government to offer what seems to be such a large additional payment, Alberta taxpayers deserve to know,” notes Bankes. “Did the Alberta government, for example, make promises to Atrum of which we are not aware?”
Two firms that invested far less are getting $238 million. Taxpayers face more such hits.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
#Alberta #abpoli
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
#Alberta #abpoli
Alberta’s Big Payouts to Spurned Australian Coal Miners | The Tyee
Two firms that invested far less are getting $238 million. Taxpayers face more such hits.
thetyee.ca
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"If there are other factors, of which the public is unaware, that led the Alberta government to offer what seems to be such a large additional payment, Alberta taxpayers deserve to know,” notes Bankes. “Did the Alberta government, for example, make promises to Atrum of which we are not aware?”
Exactly this.
How can we believe that this Premier will protect Alberta's interests or that she's "fighting for Alberta", when she suspends our rights at the slightest inconvenience.
How can we believe that this Premier will protect Alberta's interests or that she's "fighting for Alberta", when she suspends our rights at the slightest inconvenience.
November 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Exactly this.
How can we believe that this Premier will protect Alberta's interests or that she's "fighting for Alberta", when she suspends our rights at the slightest inconvenience.
How can we believe that this Premier will protect Alberta's interests or that she's "fighting for Alberta", when she suspends our rights at the slightest inconvenience.
"Smith says her province needs to be the proponent because private industry isn't willing to commit the necessary capital for a pipeline"
This will be another money hole, like the coal mines. No funding for teachers & healthcare vs. money trees for corporate welfare.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
This will be another money hole, like the coal mines. No funding for teachers & healthcare vs. money trees for corporate welfare.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Alberta premier ‘cannot double-talk’ about Ottawa depending on her interests: Chrétien | CBC News
Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement, and says Premier Danielle Smith “cannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on he...
www.cbc.ca
November 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Smith says her province needs to be the proponent because private industry isn't willing to commit the necessary capital for a pipeline"
This will be another money hole, like the coal mines. No funding for teachers & healthcare vs. money trees for corporate welfare.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
This will be another money hole, like the coal mines. No funding for teachers & healthcare vs. money trees for corporate welfare.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
An important point that applies to Alberta, currently under Smith's UCP, as well.
Democracy does not just mean elections. In widely accepted parlance today, democracy is defined, as a minimum, as a system of institutionalized popular sovereignty that plays by majoritarian rules and treats all citizens as equals.
October 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
An important point that applies to Alberta, currently under Smith's UCP, as well.
Alberta's Smith at times claims that she models our healthcare on the UK.
Well, unlike Alberta, which keeps increasing barriers - the UK aims to make healthcare more accessible.
Well, unlike Alberta, which keeps increasing barriers - the UK aims to make healthcare more accessible.
Health checks and jabs offered at football matches. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Health checks offered at football matches in the North East
Gateshead, Sunderland and Darlington fans are offered health checks and vaccinations at home games.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Alberta's Smith at times claims that she models our healthcare on the UK.
Well, unlike Alberta, which keeps increasing barriers - the UK aims to make healthcare more accessible.
Well, unlike Alberta, which keeps increasing barriers - the UK aims to make healthcare more accessible.
Smith, during the election, said that she would not privatize healthcare - despite the leaked video of her saying she would. But every week, she demonstrates that she is untrustworthy.
People who support private or 2-tier healthcare have no idea of the costs.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
People who support private or 2-tier healthcare have no idea of the costs.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta premier sparks private health care worries with recent mandate letters | CBC News
Some of the premier’s latest mandate letters, outlining the priorities for Alberta’s health ministers, are reigniting concerns the government is paving the way for even more private delivery of health...
www.cbc.ca
October 16, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Smith, during the election, said that she would not privatize healthcare - despite the leaked video of her saying she would. But every week, she demonstrates that she is untrustworthy.
People who support private or 2-tier healthcare have no idea of the costs.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
People who support private or 2-tier healthcare have no idea of the costs.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
One of the potential barriers (in Alberta).
Parents are given a booklet, then left to their own devices to schedule vaccines with public health clinics - not their family doctors. These places are few, and can be difficult to access.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Parents are given a booklet, then left to their own devices to schedule vaccines with public health clinics - not their family doctors. These places are few, and can be difficult to access.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Over 150 schoolchildren quarantined as US measles cases hit 33-year high
The children in South Carolina were unvaccinated, as were many of the 1,563 people infected in the US this year.
www.bbc.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
One of the potential barriers (in Alberta).
Parents are given a booklet, then left to their own devices to schedule vaccines with public health clinics - not their family doctors. These places are few, and can be difficult to access.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Parents are given a booklet, then left to their own devices to schedule vaccines with public health clinics - not their family doctors. These places are few, and can be difficult to access.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Depressing if true.
Do the attendees in these townhalls really represent Alberta?
Why do the conclusions from these town halls differ from public opinion polls?
Depressing if true.
Do the attendees in these townhalls really represent Alberta?
Why do the conclusions from these town halls differ from public opinion polls?
Packed Alberta Next Panel town hall met with praise in Grande Prairie, Alta. | CBC News
Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel, aimed at wrenching more political control from Ottawa, was spurred to take action in Grande Prairie Wednesday.
www.cbc.ca
September 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Depressing if true.
Do the attendees in these townhalls really represent Alberta?
Why do the conclusions from these town halls differ from public opinion polls?
Depressing if true.
Do the attendees in these townhalls really represent Alberta?
Why do the conclusions from these town halls differ from public opinion polls?
Listening to Senator Smoot explain
- tariffs are good actually.
- tariffs are good actually.
The Orange Scarf, 1927 by Tamara de Lempicka who painted in an At Deco style #WomensArt
September 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Listening to Senator Smoot explain
- tariffs are good actually.
- tariffs are good actually.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We should try to prevent infections in addition to hospitalizations. Even mild symptoms negatively affects productivity & can have long-term consequences.
Just because hospitalizations were low in summer 2025, doesn't mean we should lower our guard.
We should try to prevent infections in addition to hospitalizations. Even mild symptoms negatively affects productivity & can have long-term consequences.
Just because hospitalizations were low in summer 2025, doesn't mean we should lower our guard.
Minister defends Alberta's plan to charge some people for COVID-19 vaccines | CBC News
Alberta's minister in charge of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is defending the government's plan, despite criticism from some in the health-care sector about the province's decision to charge for shots...
www.cbc.ca
September 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We should try to prevent infections in addition to hospitalizations. Even mild symptoms negatively affects productivity & can have long-term consequences.
Just because hospitalizations were low in summer 2025, doesn't mean we should lower our guard.
We should try to prevent infections in addition to hospitalizations. Even mild symptoms negatively affects productivity & can have long-term consequences.
Just because hospitalizations were low in summer 2025, doesn't mean we should lower our guard.
Sure, listen to different perspectives - so long as our government remembers its priorities - that Canada gets to set its priorities.
BUT, why isn't there anyone from labour unions speaking at this meeting?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
BUT, why isn't there anyone from labour unions speaking at this meeting?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Project 2025 mastermind invited to speak at Carney's cabinet meeting | CBC News
A prominent conservative figure in American politics and the mastermind behind Project 2025 — the infamous policy blueprint that proposed a drastic overhaul of the U.S. government — will speak to Prim...
www.cbc.ca
September 4, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Sure, listen to different perspectives - so long as our government remembers its priorities - that Canada gets to set its priorities.
BUT, why isn't there anyone from labour unions speaking at this meeting?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
BUT, why isn't there anyone from labour unions speaking at this meeting?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
bbc.com/news/article...
Note corporate & billionaire's response to Trumpism next time they push against regulations & increased taxes.
He's micromanaging corporate policies (e.g. CBS) & demanding corporate/billionaire funds (essentially extra tax) & none have left the US.
Note corporate & billionaire's response to Trumpism next time they push against regulations & increased taxes.
He's micromanaging corporate policies (e.g. CBS) & demanding corporate/billionaire funds (essentially extra tax) & none have left the US.
Trump’s brand of US capitalism faces ‘socialist’ backlash from conservatives
The government's stake in the computer chip maker is not without precedent, but it puts Trump at odds with some conservatives.
bbc.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
bbc.com/news/article...
Note corporate & billionaire's response to Trumpism next time they push against regulations & increased taxes.
He's micromanaging corporate policies (e.g. CBS) & demanding corporate/billionaire funds (essentially extra tax) & none have left the US.
Note corporate & billionaire's response to Trumpism next time they push against regulations & increased taxes.
He's micromanaging corporate policies (e.g. CBS) & demanding corporate/billionaire funds (essentially extra tax) & none have left the US.
So the US has a more inclusive COVID vaccine policy than Alberta?!
Will Smith & the UCP change their policy? After all, they cited the US's approach to justify their decision.
Will Smith & the UCP change their policy? After all, they cited the US's approach to justify their decision.
FDA is authorizing anybody with a risk factor from this list to receive the vaccines, as well as anybody 65+.
August 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
So the US has a more inclusive COVID vaccine policy than Alberta?!
Will Smith & the UCP change their policy? After all, they cited the US's approach to justify their decision.
Will Smith & the UCP change their policy? After all, they cited the US's approach to justify their decision.
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
For this impending failure, Smith is blaming the Feds.
So, are provinces responsible for healthcare or not?
The UCP is solely responsible for this debacle. No other province has placed so many barriers to vaccination.
For this impending failure, Smith is blaming the Feds.
So, are provinces responsible for healthcare or not?
The UCP is solely responsible for this debacle. No other province has placed so many barriers to vaccination.
What health experts are saying about Alberta's COVID-19 vaccination program | CBC News
Health experts, advocates and unions are sounding the alarm over Alberta's plan for paid COVID-19 shots, calling it concerning and confusing.
www.cbc.ca
August 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
For this impending failure, Smith is blaming the Feds.
So, are provinces responsible for healthcare or not?
The UCP is solely responsible for this debacle. No other province has placed so many barriers to vaccination.
For this impending failure, Smith is blaming the Feds.
So, are provinces responsible for healthcare or not?
The UCP is solely responsible for this debacle. No other province has placed so many barriers to vaccination.
Alberta's Smith has essentially taken the choice to get vaccinated against COVID away from Albertans.
Not only is she making vulnerable groups pay.
People who want the vaccine have to somehow pre-order by August, through public health clinics.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Not only is she making vulnerable groups pay.
People who want the vaccine have to somehow pre-order by August, through public health clinics.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
How does Alberta's new COVID-19 vaccine policy compare to other provinces? We asked | CBC News
Alberta's decision to reduce access to publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines so far appears to set the province on a different course than many other Canadian jurisdictions.
www.cbc.ca
June 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Alberta's Smith has essentially taken the choice to get vaccinated against COVID away from Albertans.
Not only is she making vulnerable groups pay.
People who want the vaccine have to somehow pre-order by August, through public health clinics.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Not only is she making vulnerable groups pay.
People who want the vaccine have to somehow pre-order by August, through public health clinics.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This is disappointing.
We already gave in to US demands regarding border security - to no avail. Now this.
It feels like an inch by inch surrender of Canadian independence.
We must not forget our values and priorities, despite the bullying and gas lighting.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
We already gave in to US demands regarding border security - to no avail. Now this.
It feels like an inch by inch surrender of Canadian independence.
We must not forget our values and priorities, despite the bullying and gas lighting.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance trade discussions with the United States | CBC News
The federal government announced late Sunday evening it is rescinding the digital services tax, days after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded it gone and cut off Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.
www.cbc.ca
June 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This is disappointing.
We already gave in to US demands regarding border security - to no avail. Now this.
It feels like an inch by inch surrender of Canadian independence.
We must not forget our values and priorities, despite the bullying and gas lighting.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
We already gave in to US demands regarding border security - to no avail. Now this.
It feels like an inch by inch surrender of Canadian independence.
We must not forget our values and priorities, despite the bullying and gas lighting.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
The latest example of Smith's Alberta UCP government betraying our trust :(
2023 “Public Health Guarantee” vs. 2025 public health policy in Alberta
June 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The latest example of Smith's Alberta UCP government betraying our trust :(
Alberta has <5M people.
The measles outbreak here only started in March. By June 19 there's already nearly 1000 confirmed cases.
Yet, we've heard nothing from Alberta's UCP government.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The measles outbreak here only started in March. By June 19 there's already nearly 1000 confirmed cases.
Yet, we've heard nothing from Alberta's UCP government.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta babies have been born with measles due to outbreaks, worrying doctors | CBC News
Alberta's measles outbreaks have led to babies being born with congenital measles, the province has confirmed. Congenital measles can lead to severe complications, including death.
www.cbc.ca
June 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Alberta has <5M people.
The measles outbreak here only started in March. By June 19 there's already nearly 1000 confirmed cases.
Yet, we've heard nothing from Alberta's UCP government.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The measles outbreak here only started in March. By June 19 there's already nearly 1000 confirmed cases.
Yet, we've heard nothing from Alberta's UCP government.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If Smith and her followers would rather have U.S. values, they should move to the U.S. and leave the rest of us alone.
Albertans never agreed to become the 51st U.S. state. The UCP is selling Albertans piece by piece to foreign interest groups.
Albertans never agreed to become the 51st U.S. state. The UCP is selling Albertans piece by piece to foreign interest groups.
In its announcement, the Alberta government pointed to new guidance from the U.S. FDA, which stopped recommending routine COVID vaccines for pregnant women and most children.
What will Alberta do when RFK starts coming after other vaccines?
What will Alberta do when RFK starts coming after other vaccines?
Alberta to begin charging residents a fee to get the COVID-19 vaccine https://globalnews.ca/news/11240743/alberta-covid-19-vaccine-cost/
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca
June 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If Smith and her followers would rather have U.S. values, they should move to the U.S. and leave the rest of us alone.
Albertans never agreed to become the 51st U.S. state. The UCP is selling Albertans piece by piece to foreign interest groups.
Albertans never agreed to become the 51st U.S. state. The UCP is selling Albertans piece by piece to foreign interest groups.
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It's ridiculous.
Where was their fiscal responsibility when:
-they bought ads on buses in Ontaril
-paid millions for Tylenol that never came
-ran a roadshow for an Alberta Pension they said they would not do
-paid Preston Manning for an idiotic 'commission report's
We could go on...
Where was their fiscal responsibility when:
-they bought ads on buses in Ontaril
-paid millions for Tylenol that never came
-ran a roadshow for an Alberta Pension they said they would not do
-paid Preston Manning for an idiotic 'commission report's
We could go on...
June 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It's ridiculous.
Where was their fiscal responsibility when:
-they bought ads on buses in Ontaril
-paid millions for Tylenol that never came
-ran a roadshow for an Alberta Pension they said they would not do
-paid Preston Manning for an idiotic 'commission report's
We could go on...
Where was their fiscal responsibility when:
-they bought ads on buses in Ontaril
-paid millions for Tylenol that never came
-ran a roadshow for an Alberta Pension they said they would not do
-paid Preston Manning for an idiotic 'commission report's
We could go on...
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A reminder-the children's Tylenol deal, which they claimed they had to make because of the mass spread of viral illness, was $70 million dollars.
Here, they are complaining about spending $21 million dollars on something that will actually keep people out of the hospital.
Here, they are complaining about spending $21 million dollars on something that will actually keep people out of the hospital.
The Alberta Government is framing their abdication of public health measures as fiscal responsibility.
It is far cheaper to give someone a vaccine than to keep them on a ventilator.
Denying vaccines is one of the most most financially reckless things a government can do.
It is far cheaper to give someone a vaccine than to keep them on a ventilator.
Denying vaccines is one of the most most financially reckless things a government can do.
June 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A reminder-the children's Tylenol deal, which they claimed they had to make because of the mass spread of viral illness, was $70 million dollars.
Here, they are complaining about spending $21 million dollars on something that will actually keep people out of the hospital.
Here, they are complaining about spending $21 million dollars on something that will actually keep people out of the hospital.