Lisa Johnson
@reportrix.bsky.social
Edmonton-based provincial affairs reporter for The Canadian Press
“The chaos and confusion and exhaustion is very similar to the same confusion, chaos and exhaustion that we've seen from the government on how they've been handling the coal situation for the last six years," Corb Lund says. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Alberta increases referendum petition fees to $25,000 — a 5,000 per cent hike
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per cent, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
“The chaos and confusion and exhaustion is very similar to the same confusion, chaos and exhaustion that we've seen from the government on how they've been handling the coal situation for the last six years," Corb Lund says. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
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Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery faces recall petition nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/17/c...
Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery faces recall petition
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December 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery faces recall petition nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/17/c...
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'Bite me': Alberta baker challenges premier's office over boycott tied to recall nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/18/b...
'Bite me': Alberta baker challenges premier's office over boycott…
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December 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
'Bite me': Alberta baker challenges premier's office over boycott tied to recall nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/18/b...
Great read from @jack-farrell.bsky.social. Out of Alberta's 19 premiers, only Smith and Social Credit leader William Aberhart have faced a citizen recall.
Aberhart blamed shadowy forces behind the scenes pulling strings to orchestrate his ouster. Weeks later, his government voted to repeal the act.
Aberhart blamed shadowy forces behind the scenes pulling strings to orchestrate his ouster. Weeks later, his government voted to repeal the act.
Danielle Smith becomes first Alberta premier in 90 years to face citizen recall
NEWS from me today, with an update to come after Smith spoke to reporters this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
NEWS from me today, with an update to come after Smith spoke to reporters this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Danielle Smith becomes first Alberta premier in 90 years to face citizen recall
EDMONTON - Danielle Smith has become the second Alberta premier – and the first in almost 90 years – to face a citizen-led petition drive to get her removed from
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December 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Great read from @jack-farrell.bsky.social. Out of Alberta's 19 premiers, only Smith and Social Credit leader William Aberhart have faced a citizen recall.
Aberhart blamed shadowy forces behind the scenes pulling strings to orchestrate his ouster. Weeks later, his government voted to repeal the act.
Aberhart blamed shadowy forces behind the scenes pulling strings to orchestrate his ouster. Weeks later, his government voted to repeal the act.
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The bill has now passed with no further amendments — with its passage the legislature adjourned for the year.
MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.
MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.
December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The bill has now passed with no further amendments — with its passage the legislature adjourned for the year.
MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.
MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.
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Alberta government amends bill after chief electoral officer warns it harms trust, independence
It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it.
From me today:
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It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Alberta government amends bill after chief electoral officer warns it harms trust
EDMONTON - Alberta's government has made last-minute changes to a bill after the province's chief electoral officer warned it would impede the independence of his office.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Alberta government amends bill after chief electoral officer warns it harms trust, independence
It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it.
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
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Why Danielle Smith's government is not withstanding so many court challenges:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
ANALYSIS | UCP government keeps blocking or nixing Alberta court challenges. Why? | CBC News
From transgender policies to referendums to "conservative" party names, the Alberta UCP has stepped in where others have feared to tread.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Why Danielle Smith's government is not withstanding so many court challenges:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
Everything you need to know about Justice Feasby’s ruling on the Alberta separatism question today, from @jack-farrell.bsky.social : www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic, disrespect to rule of law
EDMONTON - An Alberta judge tasked with reviewing the constitutionality of a proposed referendum question on the province separating from Canada is calling a new government bill undemocratic, as it
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December 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Everything you need to know about Justice Feasby’s ruling on the Alberta separatism question today, from @jack-farrell.bsky.social : www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
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SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche over allegations he made illegal political donations in 2023
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
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Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
Regulator says Mraiche was being investigated this year in connection to an alleged straw donor scheme
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December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche over allegations he made illegal political donations in 2023
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
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Quite the scathing 'epilogue' that Justice Feasby added to his decision, in response to legislation tabled by Alberta's UCP government just yesterday:
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Quite the scathing 'epilogue' that Justice Feasby added to his decision, in response to legislation tabled by Alberta's UCP government just yesterday:
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There is a LOT in this legislation, to the point that big changes for Alberta's legal regulator are all the way at the bottom, including:
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
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-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta legislation would change citizen referendum rules, restrict political party names | CBC News
Bill 14, introduced Thursday by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, transfers powers from the chief electoral officer to the minister when deciding whether citizen petition initiatives should proceed. It a...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
There is a LOT in this legislation, to the point that big changes for Alberta's legal regulator are all the way at the bottom, including:
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Are you exhausted by the incessant MSM jerks like @_jack_farrell and @reportrix reporting on Alberta recall campaigns? Me too! Click this link below if you think journalism needs some serious, serious help. Like this if you are irritated by journalism
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drives
UCP: 17 (and counting). NDP: 1 (and maybe counting?)
From me and @reportrix.bsky.social today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alm...
UCP: 17 (and counting). NDP: 1 (and maybe counting?)
From me and @reportrix.bsky.social today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alm...
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drives
EDMONTON - Almost one-quarter of all politicians in the Alberta legislature now face citizen-led petition drives to remove them from office.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Are you exhausted by the incessant MSM jerks like @_jack_farrell and @reportrix reporting on Alberta recall campaigns? Me too! Click this link below if you think journalism needs some serious, serious help. Like this if you are irritated by journalism
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Auditor general finds stalling, bad planning, big losses in devastating report on Dynalife fiasco. Remember when it took weeks to get a blood test? Column.
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Braid: Auditor general finds stalling, bad planning, big losses in Dynalife report
Auditor General Doug Wylie finds faulting planing, denied evidence, big losses in Dynalife scandal.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
From @reportrix.bsky.social:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/smith...
From @reportrix.bsky.social:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/smith...
Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith revealed her government's plan to introduce legislation to let doctors choose to work in the public and private health systems simultaneously.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
From @reportrix.bsky.social:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/smith...
From @reportrix.bsky.social:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/smith...
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Union for Alberta hospital workers issues strike notice; picketing to begin Saturday
From @fakihabaig.bsky.social:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From @fakihabaig.bsky.social:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Union for Alberta hospital workers issues strike notice; picketing to begin Saturday
EDMONTON - The union representing 16,000 Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, says its members are set to hit picket lines this weekend.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Union for Alberta hospital workers issues strike notice; picketing to begin Saturday
From @fakihabaig.bsky.social:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From @fakihabaig.bsky.social:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Reposting with addendum from the former head of the Alberta Medical Association, who flatly calls out the premier's chief of staff for spreading misinformation (Rob's not lying about the polling numbers. There is a similar spread on more than one poll):
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reposting with addendum from the former head of the Alberta Medical Association, who flatly calls out the premier's chief of staff for spreading misinformation (Rob's not lying about the polling numbers. There is a similar spread on more than one poll):
You'll see a lot of different numbers bandied about on this. Not wrong, but $125 million includes other stuff like cancelled central lab that was approved by the NDP, and other sunk taxpayer $ that didn't necessarily go to DynaLife. Full report here, it's a humdinger: www.oag.ab.ca/reports/an-e...
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
You'll see a lot of different numbers bandied about on this. Not wrong, but $125 million includes other stuff like cancelled central lab that was approved by the NDP, and other sunk taxpayer $ that didn't necessarily go to DynaLife. Full report here, it's a humdinger: www.oag.ab.ca/reports/an-e...
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Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination status on Monday, by @kkirkup.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com
Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination status
If the country loses its status, public-health researchers say the return of endemic measles would carry serious health consequences
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November 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination status on Monday, by @kkirkup.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com
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"This is a milestone which should have never been crossed, and today we fight so that it won't be crossed again.”
A dispatch from me and @reportrix.bsky.social on Alberta’s student walkout in response to the government’s back to work order for teachers and the use of the notwithstanding clause.
A dispatch from me and @reportrix.bsky.social on Alberta’s student walkout in response to the government’s back to work order for teachers and the use of the notwithstanding clause.
Alberta students cut class, rally at legislature for teachers in strike-bill dispute
EDMONTON - Hundreds of students cut class Thursday to march and chant against Alberta's shutdown of a teachers strike in protests that saw Premier Danielle Smith compared to a cold-hearted,
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October 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
"This is a milestone which should have never been crossed, and today we fight so that it won't be crossed again.”
A dispatch from me and @reportrix.bsky.social on Alberta’s student walkout in response to the government’s back to work order for teachers and the use of the notwithstanding clause.
A dispatch from me and @reportrix.bsky.social on Alberta’s student walkout in response to the government’s back to work order for teachers and the use of the notwithstanding clause.
“What happens in Alberta will have implications for public sector labour relations across the country. Rights aren’t absolute. But using the notwithstanding clause in this way constitutes a direct attack on unionized workers,” said Larry Savage, a professor of labour studies at Brock University.
October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“What happens in Alberta will have implications for public sector labour relations across the country. Rights aren’t absolute. But using the notwithstanding clause in this way constitutes a direct attack on unionized workers,” said Larry Savage, a professor of labour studies at Brock University.
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Alberta uses Charter's notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work
From @reportrix.bsky.social and me today, with updates to come as government sits into the night to pass the bill.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From @reportrix.bsky.social and me today, with updates to come as government sits into the night to pass the bill.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Alberta uses Charter's notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced a bill Monday using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order 51,000 striking teachers back to work to end the largest walkout in Alberta
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October 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Alberta uses Charter's notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work
From @reportrix.bsky.social and me today, with updates to come as government sits into the night to pass the bill.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From @reportrix.bsky.social and me today, with updates to come as government sits into the night to pass the bill.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
"It's always the right wing that's using the notwithstanding clause and they're using it to play wedge politics. And however you feel about trans rights … the reality is this — we need to respect people's freedom." -Wab Kinew www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/man...
Manitoba premier criticizes other provinces over notwithstanding clause
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took a swipe at governments in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Quebec on Thursday as he announced a plan to have judges weigh in on the
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October 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"It's always the right wing that's using the notwithstanding clause and they're using it to play wedge politics. And however you feel about trans rights … the reality is this — we need to respect people's freedom." -Wab Kinew www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/man...
Wyant could not get to bottom of scandal involving multimillion-dollar deals for medication and for-profit surgical providers.
“When I find that there was no wrongful interference by any government official in the matters concerning this report, that only means that I found no evidence of such.”
“When I find that there was no wrongful interference by any government official in the matters concerning this report, that only means that I found no evidence of such.”
Report into Alberta Health Services contracts finds conflicts widely known
By @reportrix.bsky.social and me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/repor...
By @reportrix.bsky.social and me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/repor...
Report into Alberta Health Services contracts finds conflicts widely known
EDMONTON - A report into allegations of corruption in Alberta Health Services contracts says it was widely known two employees were in conflicts of interest, but no steps were taken
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October 18, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Wyant could not get to bottom of scandal involving multimillion-dollar deals for medication and for-profit surgical providers.
“When I find that there was no wrongful interference by any government official in the matters concerning this report, that only means that I found no evidence of such.”
“When I find that there was no wrongful interference by any government official in the matters concerning this report, that only means that I found no evidence of such.”
With Alberta students not in class, future teachers are left in limbo. Roberts was to begin a nine-week practicum the day teachers walked off the job. In her program, they need 10 weeks of practical experience in order to graduate. Many questions, excellent reporting from @journosousa.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
With Alberta students not in class, future teachers are left in limbo. Roberts was to begin a nine-week practicum the day teachers walked off the job. In her program, they need 10 weeks of practical experience in order to graduate. Many questions, excellent reporting from @journosousa.bsky.social