Michael Janz
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Michael Janz
@michaeljanz.bsky.social
· Dec 7
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Here is a thread of great ways to connect to your community, meet friends, and know what’s happening around town!
Here is your “Edmonton 101” starter pack! Receipts!
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The Alberta Healthcare Disaster, with Dr. Paul Parks
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
The Alberta Healthcare Disaster, with Dr. Paul Parks
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The Alberta Healthcare Disaster, with Dr. Paul Parks
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
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Why should Alberta stay in Canada? The reasons aren’t just economic or legal. I hope you will read and share my robust rebuttal to those trying to break up our country. And I hope you’ll respond. #cdnpoli #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #Canada #SenateofCanada
The Case for Sticking Around - Alberta Views
Let’s not quit Canada. Let’s make it better for everyone—including Albertans
albertaviews.ca
January 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Former Crier Media contributor / Dean Blundell associate James Di Fiore told a bailiff and two OPP officers that he objected to a court-ordered search of his electronic devices because “those devices were provided to him by CSIS” (???)
January 7, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Former Crier Media contributor / Dean Blundell associate James Di Fiore told a bailiff and two OPP officers that he objected to a court-ordered search of his electronic devices because “those devices were provided to him by CSIS” (???)
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NEW: A podcaster accused of harassing a former AHS director said he was hired by an Edmonton lawyer, court docs show. That lawyer has ties to Sam Mraiche, who owns companies at the centre of Alberta's procurement controversy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
Podcaster accused of harassing former AHS board member says he was hired by Edmonton lawyer, court records show
Legal documents identify Bryan Ward, who has acted for Sam Mraiche on multiple occasions, as the lawyer
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:24 PM
NEW: A podcaster accused of harassing a former AHS director said he was hired by an Edmonton lawyer, court docs show. That lawyer has ties to Sam Mraiche, who owns companies at the centre of Alberta's procurement controversy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
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Bryan Ward acted for Mraiche in a property flipped to the Alberta government for a $300,000 profit.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
Mraiche Profited from Quick Sale of Property to UCP Government | The Tyee
The multimillionaire under scrutiny for lucrative Alberta Health Services dealings made $300,000 on land he owned just three months.
thetyee.ca
January 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Bryan Ward acted for Mraiche in a property flipped to the Alberta government for a $300,000 profit.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
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A heck of a chart: in every single one of the 10 major US cities that built the most housing between 2017 and 2023, rents for older, existing units fell—often by quite a bit.
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
A heck of a chart: in every single one of the 10 major US cities that built the most housing between 2017 and 2023, rents for older, existing units fell—often by quite a bit.
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NEW POST
While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works.
In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵
#yeg #yegcc #yimby
www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works.
In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵
#yeg #yegcc #yimby
www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
2025: The year Edmonton built the missing middle – Jacob Dawang
Edmonton’s zoning reform is working. In 2025, newly legalized eight-home rowhomes drove a record increase in homebuilding, achieved by redeveloping only 0.39% of properties in mature neighbourhoods.
www.jacobdawang.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NEW POST
While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works.
In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵
#yeg #yegcc #yimby
www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
While cities across North America struggle with housing shortages, Edmonton is proving that zoning reform works.
In 2025, for the first time in history, the number of homes permitted in 5-8 unit rowhomes surpassed detached homes. 🧵
#yeg #yegcc #yimby
www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/zb...
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This is exactly what I mean. Every single day Canada picks and chooses when international law applies and when we can safely ignore it. Pretending otherwise is willful ignorance.
This is a dangerous and irresponsible response.
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
January 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM
This is exactly what I mean. Every single day Canada picks and chooses when international law applies and when we can safely ignore it. Pretending otherwise is willful ignorance.
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"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
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Don’t like rising property taxes? Consider:
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
December 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Don’t like rising property taxes? Consider:
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
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I *love* this street transformation in Edmonton, Alberta.
I visited it under construction almost two years ago but more progress is visible in Google Street View.
I visited it under construction almost two years ago but more progress is visible in Google Street View.
December 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I *love* this street transformation in Edmonton, Alberta.
I visited it under construction almost two years ago but more progress is visible in Google Street View.
I visited it under construction almost two years ago but more progress is visible in Google Street View.
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Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
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Perfect.
December 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Perfect.
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
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🚨 The DOJ appears to have redacted Donald Trump’s name from the allegations made in this exhibit in the Epstein files.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
December 21, 2025 at 4:56 AM
🚨 The DOJ appears to have redacted Donald Trump’s name from the allegations made in this exhibit in the Epstein files.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
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What does it take to move 1000 people? Smart infrastructure supporting choices that don’t take up so much space (or produce so much emissions/pollution, cost so much public money etc).
Mobility in cities is about space.
Graphic via @seattlesubway.org based on a Sydney graphic I spread years ago.
Mobility in cities is about space.
Graphic via @seattlesubway.org based on a Sydney graphic I spread years ago.
December 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM
What does it take to move 1000 people? Smart infrastructure supporting choices that don’t take up so much space (or produce so much emissions/pollution, cost so much public money etc).
Mobility in cities is about space.
Graphic via @seattlesubway.org based on a Sydney graphic I spread years ago.
Mobility in cities is about space.
Graphic via @seattlesubway.org based on a Sydney graphic I spread years ago.
Preach, @andrewknack. Edmontonians deserve a fair voice in our provincial legislature. One Albertan, one vote.
Your vote shouldn’t count less because you live in Terwillegar than Two Hills.
Your vote shouldn’t count less because you live in Terwillegar than Two Hills.
December 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Preach, @andrewknack. Edmontonians deserve a fair voice in our provincial legislature. One Albertan, one vote.
Your vote shouldn’t count less because you live in Terwillegar than Two Hills.
Your vote shouldn’t count less because you live in Terwillegar than Two Hills.
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Edmonton Transit Service has joined the chat! Thanks Councilmember @michaeljanz.bsky.social for the pic & I hope you're enjoying the book
Have now seen pics of the book on AC Transit, LA Metro, BART and ETS
Get your copy 20% off w/ code FIGHT here islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Have now seen pics of the book on AC Transit, LA Metro, BART and ETS
Get your copy 20% off w/ code FIGHT here islandpress.org/books/if-you...
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Edmonton Transit Service has joined the chat! Thanks Councilmember @michaeljanz.bsky.social for the pic & I hope you're enjoying the book
Have now seen pics of the book on AC Transit, LA Metro, BART and ETS
Get your copy 20% off w/ code FIGHT here islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Have now seen pics of the book on AC Transit, LA Metro, BART and ETS
Get your copy 20% off w/ code FIGHT here islandpress.org/books/if-you...
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One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
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Should We Tax Cyclists? Hint: "Cyclists tend to be a bigger tax generator than car owners."
Thanks @michaeljanz.bsky.social, for this link. #bikes #yegbike #yegcc
https://youtu.be/Wjv8WQu92c0?si=4khginEMG97kDkk3
Thanks @michaeljanz.bsky.social, for this link. #bikes #yegbike #yegcc
https://youtu.be/Wjv8WQu92c0?si=4khginEMG97kDkk3
December 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Should We Tax Cyclists? Hint: "Cyclists tend to be a bigger tax generator than car owners."
Thanks @michaeljanz.bsky.social, for this link. #bikes #yegbike #yegcc
https://youtu.be/Wjv8WQu92c0?si=4khginEMG97kDkk3
Thanks @michaeljanz.bsky.social, for this link. #bikes #yegbike #yegcc
https://youtu.be/Wjv8WQu92c0?si=4khginEMG97kDkk3
Raw deal in the Region part 2: how much of your Edmonton tax bill is subsidizing the region?
www.michaeljanz.ca/raw_deal_in_...
www.michaeljanz.ca/raw_deal_in_...
Raw Deal in the Region Part 2: How much of your tax bill is a subsidy to the region?
Join our campaign to build a safer, more affordable, welcoming city for everyone.
www.michaeljanz.ca
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Raw deal in the Region part 2: how much of your Edmonton tax bill is subsidizing the region?
www.michaeljanz.ca/raw_deal_in_...
www.michaeljanz.ca/raw_deal_in_...
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If you're not on the @michaeljanz.bsky.social email list you're missing out.
In the meantime, check out his latest killer post www.michaeljanz.ca/freeriderpro...
In the meantime, check out his latest killer post www.michaeljanz.ca/freeriderpro...
Raw Deal in the Region: Edmonton's Free Rider Problem
More than 30% of people who drive on Edmonton roads don’t live in the city: report
www.michaeljanz.ca
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you're not on the @michaeljanz.bsky.social email list you're missing out.
In the meantime, check out his latest killer post www.michaeljanz.ca/freeriderpro...
In the meantime, check out his latest killer post www.michaeljanz.ca/freeriderpro...
Always a humbling day to be sworn in. I’m so excited to get back to work and will be sharing more updates via my enewsletter at michaeljanz.ca/updates
Housing. Parking. Safety. Affordability. Parks. Pathways. You name it.
Sign up and be the smartest shopper in your local checkout line!
Housing. Parking. Safety. Affordability. Parks. Pathways. You name it.
Sign up and be the smartest shopper in your local checkout line!
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Always a humbling day to be sworn in. I’m so excited to get back to work and will be sharing more updates via my enewsletter at michaeljanz.ca/updates
Housing. Parking. Safety. Affordability. Parks. Pathways. You name it.
Sign up and be the smartest shopper in your local checkout line!
Housing. Parking. Safety. Affordability. Parks. Pathways. You name it.
Sign up and be the smartest shopper in your local checkout line!
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I'm the next few days, it would be a mistake to:
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
The days ahead will be crucial.
Not just in terms of public opinion, but in terms of political culture.
Champions of human rights and the constitution must not only outnumber the premier's supporters.
They must persuade Albertans that these positions are dominant, piercing the populist bubble.
Not just in terms of public opinion, but in terms of political culture.
Champions of human rights and the constitution must not only outnumber the premier's supporters.
They must persuade Albertans that these positions are dominant, piercing the populist bubble.
October 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I'm the next few days, it would be a mistake to:
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.
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Alberta Union leaders, now is the time. You all signed a solidarity pact, and one of our unions is in the midst of our province's most historic job action, with a government planning an UNPRECEDENTED abuse of power to strip away charter rights. There is no more time.
#abpoli #Solidarity #union #yeg
#abpoli #Solidarity #union #yeg
October 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Alberta Union leaders, now is the time. You all signed a solidarity pact, and one of our unions is in the midst of our province's most historic job action, with a government planning an UNPRECEDENTED abuse of power to strip away charter rights. There is no more time.
#abpoli #Solidarity #union #yeg
#abpoli #Solidarity #union #yeg