Rebecca Graff-McRae
@poliscirish.bsky.social
Political researcher. Deconstructor of discourses. Dancer of jigs. Spectator of spectres. Herder of hooligans.
PhD in Irish political history. QUB alum. Research manager at Parkland Institute
PhD in Irish political history. QUB alum. Research manager at Parkland Institute
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“Every doctor and nurse diverted to private-pay clinics is a resource taken away from the collective effort to rebuild universal primary care." writes Broadbent Research fellow @danyaalraza.com
Read his latest @thestar.com op-ed: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Read his latest @thestar.com op-ed: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
“Every doctor and nurse diverted to private-pay clinics is a resource taken away from the collective effort to rebuild universal primary care." writes Broadbent Research fellow @danyaalraza.com
Read his latest @thestar.com op-ed: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Read his latest @thestar.com op-ed: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
As the toxic drugs crisis continues to tragically end lives & devastate communities across Alberta, healthcare workers are struggling to provide evidence-based, empathetic care with too few supports. UofC's Dr Jennifer Jackson for Parkland Institute
www.parklandinstitute.ca/ripple_effects
www.parklandinstitute.ca/ripple_effects
Ripple Effects: The Drug Toxicity Crisis and Its Impact on Frontline Health Workers
As deaths due to the province’s poisoned drug supply climb, a new report by Parkland Institute shows how this crisis affects the frontline health workers struggling to manage patient care, as well as ...
www.parklandinstitute.ca
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
As the toxic drugs crisis continues to tragically end lives & devastate communities across Alberta, healthcare workers are struggling to provide evidence-based, empathetic care with too few supports. UofC's Dr Jennifer Jackson for Parkland Institute
www.parklandinstitute.ca/ripple_effects
www.parklandinstitute.ca/ripple_effects
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At the end of the day I'm not sure how much difference it makes. But it is striking to put out a budget that axes a luxury tax on yachts and adds a co-pay for refugee claimants accessing drugs and dental care.
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
At the end of the day I'm not sure how much difference it makes. But it is striking to put out a budget that axes a luxury tax on yachts and adds a co-pay for refugee claimants accessing drugs and dental care.
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Join us & Dr. Paul Parks on our Alberta tour to talk public health care issues & solutions!
➕ Lethbridge: TODAY
➕ Medicine Hat: Tuesday, Nov. 4
& many more coming soon! Find an event near you & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/UrgentConver...
➕ Lethbridge: TODAY
➕ Medicine Hat: Tuesday, Nov. 4
& many more coming soon! Find an event near you & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/UrgentConver...
November 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Join us & Dr. Paul Parks on our Alberta tour to talk public health care issues & solutions!
➕ Lethbridge: TODAY
➕ Medicine Hat: Tuesday, Nov. 4
& many more coming soon! Find an event near you & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/UrgentConver...
➕ Lethbridge: TODAY
➕ Medicine Hat: Tuesday, Nov. 4
& many more coming soon! Find an event near you & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/UrgentConver...
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We’re sorry, but The Void is full of screams today, so please try these alternatives:
- headbutt the sea
- have a dance battle with squirrels
- write a bad Yelp review of the moon
- mutter obscenities into your soup bowl
- headbutt the sea
- have a dance battle with squirrels
- write a bad Yelp review of the moon
- mutter obscenities into your soup bowl
November 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We’re sorry, but The Void is full of screams today, so please try these alternatives:
- headbutt the sea
- have a dance battle with squirrels
- write a bad Yelp review of the moon
- mutter obscenities into your soup bowl
- headbutt the sea
- have a dance battle with squirrels
- write a bad Yelp review of the moon
- mutter obscenities into your soup bowl
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The budget is coming up next week, and it's amidst all the nation-building talk, it's great time to ask what kind of country we want to be.
My vote is one that invests heavily in social supports and worker control of the economy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
My vote is one that invests heavily in social supports and worker control of the economy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: With their long-awaited budget, Liberals must answer the question: What do we want Canada to be about?
Mark Carney ought to put an expansion of the welfare state at the centre of his nation-building strategy
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The budget is coming up next week, and it's amidst all the nation-building talk, it's great time to ask what kind of country we want to be.
My vote is one that invests heavily in social supports and worker control of the economy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
My vote is one that invests heavily in social supports and worker control of the economy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Reposted by Rebecca Graff-McRae
Reposted by Rebecca Graff-McRae
“Alberta’s use of the notwithstanding clause continues an alarming trend of provincial governments putting political expediency ahead of people’s human rights.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
amnesty.ca/press-releas...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
amnesty.ca/press-releas...
Amnesty International Canada condemns Alberta government’s use of notwithstanding clause in Bill 2
Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause in Bill 2 means that courts won’t be able to strike down the law even if it violates the Charter.
amnesty.ca
October 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“Alberta’s use of the notwithstanding clause continues an alarming trend of provincial governments putting political expediency ahead of people’s human rights.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
amnesty.ca/press-releas...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
amnesty.ca/press-releas...
In 2021, waiting in the queue to access Covid-19 vaccinations felt like agency.
In 2025, waiting in the queue to possibly, perhaps get an opportunity to pre-book a vaccine for $100 feels like powerlessness.
Challenging the claims of the new AB vax policy:
www.parklandinstitute.ca/sabotaging_p...
In 2025, waiting in the queue to possibly, perhaps get an opportunity to pre-book a vaccine for $100 feels like powerlessness.
Challenging the claims of the new AB vax policy:
www.parklandinstitute.ca/sabotaging_p...
Sabotaging Prevention: Alberta’s ‘Preventative Health’ Ministry Is Anything But
The Alberta government has justified its new protocols for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines by claiming they will minimize wastage, save money, and prioritize the most vulnerable. In this blog, Parkl...
www.parklandinstitute.ca
October 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
In 2021, waiting in the queue to access Covid-19 vaccinations felt like agency.
In 2025, waiting in the queue to possibly, perhaps get an opportunity to pre-book a vaccine for $100 feels like powerlessness.
Challenging the claims of the new AB vax policy:
www.parklandinstitute.ca/sabotaging_p...
In 2025, waiting in the queue to possibly, perhaps get an opportunity to pre-book a vaccine for $100 feels like powerlessness.
Challenging the claims of the new AB vax policy:
www.parklandinstitute.ca/sabotaging_p...
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The paperback edition of #OnFreedom is out today. It preserves a positive argument about how to build a better country and has been updated to account for what has happened in 2025.
timothysnyder.org/on-freedom
timothysnyder.org/on-freedom
October 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The paperback edition of #OnFreedom is out today. It preserves a positive argument about how to build a better country and has been updated to account for what has happened in 2025.
timothysnyder.org/on-freedom
timothysnyder.org/on-freedom
Reminder to Albertans today, as our teachers are forced back into challenging working conditions to attempt to teach a garbage curriculum:
Danielle Smith was the guest speaker at a PraegerU event mere months ago.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Danielle Smith was the guest speaker at a PraegerU event mere months ago.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Reminder to Albertans today, as our teachers are forced back into challenging working conditions to attempt to teach a garbage curriculum:
Danielle Smith was the guest speaker at a PraegerU event mere months ago.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Danielle Smith was the guest speaker at a PraegerU event mere months ago.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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See the cruelty of Premier Danielle Smith & her government. The egregious destruction of Charter rights is appalling. The government spent one year's worth of potential teachers' compensation by paying out coal developers for Alberta government policy changes & errors.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Striking Alberta teachers forced back to work by fast-tracked legislation, notwithstanding clause | CBC News
Bill 2 passed early Tuesday morning after a long night for lawmakers in the provincial legislature. Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced the legislation the day before.
www.cbc.ca
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
See the cruelty of Premier Danielle Smith & her government. The egregious destruction of Charter rights is appalling. The government spent one year's worth of potential teachers' compensation by paying out coal developers for Alberta government policy changes & errors.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
So honoured to have been able to contribute alongside some of the best policy researchers in the country - including the legendary Pat Armstrong.
In these turbulent times, it is vital to remember that budgets are political choices. Better is possible - if we fight.
In these turbulent times, it is vital to remember that budgets are political choices. Better is possible - if we fight.
AFB 2026 is live! Major public cuts are avoidable. Canadians need supports and services based on equality and solidarity. The CCPA’s Alternative Federal Budget offers just that: Building a True Canadian Sovereignty. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
So honoured to have been able to contribute alongside some of the best policy researchers in the country - including the legendary Pat Armstrong.
In these turbulent times, it is vital to remember that budgets are political choices. Better is possible - if we fight.
In these turbulent times, it is vital to remember that budgets are political choices. Better is possible - if we fight.
Former MLA Jon Carson stayed up to bear witness as Smith's UCP steamrollered our Charter Rights - and our public education system.
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Former MLA Jon Carson stayed up to bear witness as Smith's UCP steamrollered our Charter Rights - and our public education system.
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Looking ahead to next week and the prospect that the UCP will introduce back-to-work legislation to end the teachers' strike...
Rumour has it they are considering invoking both time allocation and the notwithstanding clause.
Here's why that's doubly dubious.+
Rumour has it they are considering invoking both time allocation and the notwithstanding clause.
Here's why that's doubly dubious.+
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Looking ahead to next week and the prospect that the UCP will introduce back-to-work legislation to end the teachers' strike...
Rumour has it they are considering invoking both time allocation and the notwithstanding clause.
Here's why that's doubly dubious.+
Rumour has it they are considering invoking both time allocation and the notwithstanding clause.
Here's why that's doubly dubious.+
Reposted by Rebecca Graff-McRae
Separately, time allocation & the notwithstanding clause have their place in Canadian democracy.
Combined in the way the UCP is contemplating, they're toxic.
Just like the Sovereignty Act, their combination removes legislative & judicial brakes on the premier's power.
Anything but conservative.
Combined in the way the UCP is contemplating, they're toxic.
Just like the Sovereignty Act, their combination removes legislative & judicial brakes on the premier's power.
Anything but conservative.
Looking ahead to next week and the prospect that the UCP will introduce back-to-work legislation to end the teachers' strike...
Rumour has it they are considering invoking both time allocation and the notwithstanding clause.
Here's why that's doubly dubious.+
Rumour has it they are considering invoking both time allocation and the notwithstanding clause.
Here's why that's doubly dubious.+
October 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Separately, time allocation & the notwithstanding clause have their place in Canadian democracy.
Combined in the way the UCP is contemplating, they're toxic.
Just like the Sovereignty Act, their combination removes legislative & judicial brakes on the premier's power.
Anything but conservative.
Combined in the way the UCP is contemplating, they're toxic.
Just like the Sovereignty Act, their combination removes legislative & judicial brakes on the premier's power.
Anything but conservative.
If this is the state of the actual bill, it will be the most draconian strike-breaking legislation in Canadian History.
Turning point, not just for Albertans, but for every Canadian worker.
Turning point, not just for Albertans, but for every Canadian worker.
October 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
If this is the state of the actual bill, it will be the most draconian strike-breaking legislation in Canadian History.
Turning point, not just for Albertans, but for every Canadian worker.
Turning point, not just for Albertans, but for every Canadian worker.
Reposted by Rebecca Graff-McRae
Health policy experts say the UCP government's ill-informed and ill-timed policies have created a "perfect storm" for a crisis during this year's inevitable flu and Covid season.
'Pure Chaos': Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
'Pure Chaos': Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
October 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Health policy experts say the UCP government's ill-informed and ill-timed policies have created a "perfect storm" for a crisis during this year's inevitable flu and Covid season.
'Pure Chaos': Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
'Pure Chaos': Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
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Massive restructuring chaos, overcapacity hospitals and low immunization rates with flu and Covid season approaching creates the "perfect storm" for a crisis in Alberta's healthcare system.
'Pure Chaos': Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
'Pure Chaos': Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
‘Pure Chaos’: Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis | The Tyee
Experts say AHS data obtained by The Tyee further indicates the system faces being overwhelmed.
thetyee.ca
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Massive restructuring chaos, overcapacity hospitals and low immunization rates with flu and Covid season approaching creates the "perfect storm" for a crisis in Alberta's healthcare system.
'Pure Chaos': Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
'Pure Chaos': Warnings of an Alberta Health-Care Crisis via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Reposted by Rebecca Graff-McRae
The govt of Danielle Smith is all about liberty, freedom & choice
But in reality choice & freedom are the privilege of the wealthy
That's the case whether we talk about primary education, advanced education, health, diagnostic services, access to vaccines or even access to public lands #abpoli
But in reality choice & freedom are the privilege of the wealthy
That's the case whether we talk about primary education, advanced education, health, diagnostic services, access to vaccines or even access to public lands #abpoli
October 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The govt of Danielle Smith is all about liberty, freedom & choice
But in reality choice & freedom are the privilege of the wealthy
That's the case whether we talk about primary education, advanced education, health, diagnostic services, access to vaccines or even access to public lands #abpoli
But in reality choice & freedom are the privilege of the wealthy
That's the case whether we talk about primary education, advanced education, health, diagnostic services, access to vaccines or even access to public lands #abpoli
Reposted by Rebecca Graff-McRae
Albertans are struggling to book COVID shots; doctors worry many might give up https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/covid-vaccine-booking-challenges-alberta-9.6951352
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
October 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Albertans are struggling to book COVID shots; doctors worry many might give up https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/covid-vaccine-booking-challenges-alberta-9.6951352
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter