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Music lover - especially English handbells! Retired and loving it! Covid conscious - interest in science, politics and gardening. 🇨🇦
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“Kent said she is not sure what Smith’s letter means when it states Alberta has a “distinct legal tradition,” as the provinces and territories adhere to a similar legal framework.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Former Calgary judge pushes back on Alberta premier’s call for more input in federal judicial appointments | CBC News
A former Calgary judge is joining Canadian legal experts in criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s threats to withhold funding if the province is not given more input in federal judicial appoint...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:26 AM
“Kent said she is not sure what Smith’s letter means when it states Alberta has a “distinct legal tradition,” as the provinces and territories adhere to a similar legal framework.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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UCP strips Albertans of rights via the not withstanding clause. Civil liberties now. Next?
“The appearance that civil liberties research is being uniquely targeted is highly concerning and sends a chilling message to other civil society organizations.”
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“The appearance that civil liberties research is being uniquely targeted is highly concerning and sends a chilling message to other civil society organizations.”
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Lawyers decry province's defunding of Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre | CBC News
The Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre is scrambling to find new funders after Alberta’s justice minister intervened to cancel a grant that was their main source of funding.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:52 PM
UCP strips Albertans of rights via the not withstanding clause. Civil liberties now. Next?
“The appearance that civil liberties research is being uniquely targeted is highly concerning and sends a chilling message to other civil society organizations.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“The appearance that civil liberties research is being uniquely targeted is highly concerning and sends a chilling message to other civil society organizations.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Bruce Fanjoy has launched a petition to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top security clearance.
It's open for a couple of months.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
It's open for a couple of months.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7148 - Petitions
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February 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Bruce Fanjoy has launched a petition to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top security clearance.
It's open for a couple of months.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
It's open for a couple of months.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Another Olympics in an ongoing pandemic, another few weeks of feigned surprise about viral illness outbreaks among athletes.
February 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Another Olympics in an ongoing pandemic, another few weeks of feigned surprise about viral illness outbreaks among athletes.
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"That ruling said provinces didn't have the right to secede unilaterally, meaning without federal input.
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Dion said it’s historically unusual for a government to simultaneously support unity while also helping clear the path for dismemberment."
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Dion said it’s historically unusual for a government to simultaneously support unity while also helping clear the path for dismemberment."
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Alberta’s Smith owes answers before separation vote: former federal minister Dion
The former federal cabinet minister responsible for the law dictating what happens after a provincial separation vote says Premier Danielle Smith must answer questions before a referendum.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:24 AM
"That ruling said provinces didn't have the right to secede unilaterally, meaning without federal input.
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Dion said it’s historically unusual for a government to simultaneously support unity while also helping clear the path for dismemberment."
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Dion said it’s historically unusual for a government to simultaneously support unity while also helping clear the path for dismemberment."
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I do hope that someone smarter than me in #ableg adds up how much money the UCP has wasted
I want to be prepared for when the budget drops and Smith tells us that we can't afford healthcare or education
Never mind that rich corporations pay less tax than the lowest paid private citizen
#abpoli
I want to be prepared for when the budget drops and Smith tells us that we can't afford healthcare or education
Never mind that rich corporations pay less tax than the lowest paid private citizen
#abpoli
February 5, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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This should bring a government down. Rob Anderson, Smith's Chief of Staff is a lawyer. He should know the law, and how it works.
This does shed light on Amery's Bill 14.
"general immunity from law society sanctions are necessary to ward off “political activism, or complaints" ...
This does shed light on Amery's Bill 14.
"general immunity from law society sanctions are necessary to ward off “political activism, or complaints" ...
February 6, 2026 at 2:54 AM
This should bring a government down. Rob Anderson, Smith's Chief of Staff is a lawyer. He should know the law, and how it works.
This does shed light on Amery's Bill 14.
"general immunity from law society sanctions are necessary to ward off “political activism, or complaints" ...
This does shed light on Amery's Bill 14.
"general immunity from law society sanctions are necessary to ward off “political activism, or complaints" ...
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fYI - My exchange in committee yesterday with Justice Minister Sean Fraser about Premier Danielle Smith’s threat to withhold funding for new Alberta judges unless the province is given more input into federal appointments. #cdnpoli #LCJC #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #SenateofCanada
45th legislature/45e legislature - YouTube
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February 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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February 5, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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Alberta Does Not Have Grievances. It Has Issues
AB doesn’t need a new constitutional deal or separation.
It needs better politicians than Danielle Smith and Jason Kenney.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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AB doesn’t need a new constitutional deal or separation.
It needs better politicians than Danielle Smith and Jason Kenney.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/alberta-do...
Alberta Does Not Have Grievances. It Has Issues
Alberta doesn’t need a new constitutional deal or separation. It needs competent politicians.
markhamhislop.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Alberta Does Not Have Grievances. It Has Issues
AB doesn’t need a new constitutional deal or separation.
It needs better politicians than Danielle Smith and Jason Kenney.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/alberta-do...
AB doesn’t need a new constitutional deal or separation.
It needs better politicians than Danielle Smith and Jason Kenney.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/alberta-do...
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The Premier has ordered the termination and payout of over 15M in HC leadership alone since taking over.
This is obscene. Think of the frontline care this could have bought.
1/5
The Premier has ordered the termination and payout of over 15M in HC leadership alone since taking over.
This is obscene. Think of the frontline care this could have bought.
1/5
Danielle Smith’s $30-Million AHS Firing Spree | The Tyee
That’s the hit to Albertans for severance payments to top health officials since 2019, finds a Tyee analysis.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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The Premier has ordered the termination and payout of over 15M in HC leadership alone since taking over.
This is obscene. Think of the frontline care this could have bought.
1/5
The Premier has ordered the termination and payout of over 15M in HC leadership alone since taking over.
This is obscene. Think of the frontline care this could have bought.
1/5
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America, It's Not You, It's...
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
America, It's Not You, It's...
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No clue who she thinks she's hurting with this threat, but it amounts to a direct attack on Albertans' access to justice.
If Premier Smith wants to choose senior judges, she should run for prime minister.
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If Premier Smith wants to choose senior judges, she should run for prime minister.
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Danielle Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selection | Globalnews.ca
Premier Danielle Smith said her government will withhold funds for new judicial appointments in Alberta if the federal government doesn't give the province a say on who is picked.
globalnews.ca
February 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
No clue who she thinks she's hurting with this threat, but it amounts to a direct attack on Albertans' access to justice.
If Premier Smith wants to choose senior judges, she should run for prime minister.
globalnews.ca/news/1165081...
If Premier Smith wants to choose senior judges, she should run for prime minister.
globalnews.ca/news/1165081...
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The most ridiculous over reach in international diplomacy since Rudolf Hess crashed his plane in Scotland.
This numptie needs a handler.
This numptie needs a handler.
February 4, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The most ridiculous over reach in international diplomacy since Rudolf Hess crashed his plane in Scotland.
This numptie needs a handler.
This numptie needs a handler.
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Tens of millions dismantling health care.
"The former executive said the government has replaced some experienced executives with former Alberta government bureaucrats who have no requisite health-related education and no operational experience, yet some are being paid 30 to 40 per cent more."
"The former executive said the government has replaced some experienced executives with former Alberta government bureaucrats who have no requisite health-related education and no operational experience, yet some are being paid 30 to 40 per cent more."
February 3, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Tens of millions dismantling health care.
"The former executive said the government has replaced some experienced executives with former Alberta government bureaucrats who have no requisite health-related education and no operational experience, yet some are being paid 30 to 40 per cent more."
"The former executive said the government has replaced some experienced executives with former Alberta government bureaucrats who have no requisite health-related education and no operational experience, yet some are being paid 30 to 40 per cent more."
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“data shows the government paid out about $29.45 million between 2019 and June 2025 to 150 former employees. But that figure doesn’t account for payouts made in the second half of 2025”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Danielle Smith’s $30-Million AHS Firing Spree | The Tyee
That’s the hit to Albertans for severance payments to top health officials since 2019, finds a Tyee analysis.
thetyee.ca
February 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM
“data shows the government paid out about $29.45 million between 2019 and June 2025 to 150 former employees. But that figure doesn’t account for payouts made in the second half of 2025”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
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Remember the hypocrisy of Danielle Smith telling Albertans we can't afford net zero and the power grid would be at risk if forced to adopt EV's. A year later she's building out and pushing data centres which would consume more power than any EV's ever sold and used in Alberta. #abpoli
February 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Remember the hypocrisy of Danielle Smith telling Albertans we can't afford net zero and the power grid would be at risk if forced to adopt EV's. A year later she's building out and pushing data centres which would consume more power than any EV's ever sold and used in Alberta. #abpoli
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I live in British Columbia, but have many friends in Alberta. I encourage you all to join this celebration as a show of unity and pride for OUR country.
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
February 3, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I live in British Columbia, but have many friends in Alberta. I encourage you all to join this celebration as a show of unity and pride for OUR country.
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
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"Canada cannot claim to defend human rights while exporting armoured vehicles that will be used to terrorize communities”: @greenpeaceca.bsky.social calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE
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Greenpeace calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE - Greenpeace Canada
Toronto – Greenpeace activists unveiled a banner saying “No Canadian Arms for ICE” at the Brampton headquarters of the Canadian company that is building armoured vehicles for the U.S. Immigratio...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
"Canada cannot claim to defend human rights while exporting armoured vehicles that will be used to terrorize communities”: @greenpeaceca.bsky.social calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE
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So if Alberta has RECORD oil production over 5.5M Bbls/day and is being penalized by Ottawa. Just reminder in 2015 the last day of the Harper gov production was about 4M Bbls/day. Yet you're complaining about being punished by Ottawa. In 2015 50,000 jobs were lost due to global price crash. HARPER
February 1, 2026 at 4:20 PM
So if Alberta has RECORD oil production over 5.5M Bbls/day and is being penalized by Ottawa. Just reminder in 2015 the last day of the Harper gov production was about 4M Bbls/day. Yet you're complaining about being punished by Ottawa. In 2015 50,000 jobs were lost due to global price crash. HARPER
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canadahealthwatch.ca...
Take a read.
A national call to action.
"Governments at every level can no longer ignore the consequences of inaction."
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"Failing to act is not neutrality. It is a decision."
Take a read.
A national call to action.
"Governments at every level can no longer ignore the consequences of inaction."
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"Failing to act is not neutrality. It is a decision."
Deaths in ER waiting rooms are a policy choice
Sometimes they make the news. Most of the time, they don’t.
canadahealthwatch.ca
February 1, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Take a read.
A national call to action.
"Governments at every level can no longer ignore the consequences of inaction."
...
"Failing to act is not neutrality. It is a decision."
Take a read.
A national call to action.
"Governments at every level can no longer ignore the consequences of inaction."
...
"Failing to act is not neutrality. It is a decision."
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Danielle Smith is working with the separatist clowns.
#FollowTheMoney
#Alberta #AbPoli #AbLeg #CanPoli #CdnPoli #DanielleSmith #FuckDanielleSmith #ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #NeverPoilievre #DanielleSmithResign
#FollowTheMoney
#Alberta #AbPoli #AbLeg #CanPoli #CdnPoli #DanielleSmith #FuckDanielleSmith #ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #NeverPoilievre #DanielleSmithResign
January 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Danielle Smith is working with the separatist clowns.
#FollowTheMoney
#Alberta #AbPoli #AbLeg #CanPoli #CdnPoli #DanielleSmith #FuckDanielleSmith #ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #NeverPoilievre #DanielleSmithResign
#FollowTheMoney
#Alberta #AbPoli #AbLeg #CanPoli #CdnPoli #DanielleSmith #FuckDanielleSmith #ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #NeverPoilievre #DanielleSmithResign
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Treason doesn't get a free pass. Not on my watch.
It's time to shine a light in the dark hole where the quislings hang out. We stand for Canada.
True, north, strong, free of interference.
It's time to shine a light in the dark hole where the quislings hang out. We stand for Canada.
True, north, strong, free of interference.
January 31, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Treason doesn't get a free pass. Not on my watch.
It's time to shine a light in the dark hole where the quislings hang out. We stand for Canada.
True, north, strong, free of interference.
It's time to shine a light in the dark hole where the quislings hang out. We stand for Canada.
True, north, strong, free of interference.