DynamicMonk
@tackoftheclones.bsky.social
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"Try to stop me from being a spokesperson for this country."
'The boss has changed': Rookie Calgary Liberal MP says he's ready to fight for Alberta's place in Canada
Rookie Liberal MP Corey Hogan knew he had a tough road ahead of him when he was narrowly elected to represent Calgary Confederation...
nationalpost.com
May 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"Try to stop me from being a spokesperson for this country."
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"Why were people buying up homes and renting them out?"
Canada didn't build rental housing for decades, then brought in 2 million renters, without notice. That's your reason right there, not the M2 money supply or "financialization".
Canada didn't build rental housing for decades, then brought in 2 million renters, without notice. That's your reason right there, not the M2 money supply or "financialization".
May 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"Why were people buying up homes and renting them out?"
Canada didn't build rental housing for decades, then brought in 2 million renters, without notice. That's your reason right there, not the M2 money supply or "financialization".
Canada didn't build rental housing for decades, then brought in 2 million renters, without notice. That's your reason right there, not the M2 money supply or "financialization".
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Today’s essential read for all albertans
I've been hesitant to write something like this because I didn't want to give oxygen to Alberta separatists. The conversation alone is dangerous.
But with the threshold to a separation referendum lowered so dramatically, we can't let myths out there go unchecked. www.coreyhogan.ca/p/three-albe...
But with the threshold to a separation referendum lowered so dramatically, we can't let myths out there go unchecked. www.coreyhogan.ca/p/three-albe...
Three Alberta separatism myths
No, we wouldn’t be able to force the rest of Canada to build pipelines.
www.coreyhogan.ca
May 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today’s essential read for all albertans
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I've been hesitant to write something like this because I didn't want to give oxygen to Alberta separatists. The conversation alone is dangerous.
But with the threshold to a separation referendum lowered so dramatically, we can't let myths out there go unchecked. www.coreyhogan.ca/p/three-albe...
But with the threshold to a separation referendum lowered so dramatically, we can't let myths out there go unchecked. www.coreyhogan.ca/p/three-albe...
Three Alberta separatism myths
No, we wouldn’t be able to force the rest of Canada to build pipelines.
www.coreyhogan.ca
May 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I've been hesitant to write something like this because I didn't want to give oxygen to Alberta separatists. The conversation alone is dangerous.
But with the threshold to a separation referendum lowered so dramatically, we can't let myths out there go unchecked. www.coreyhogan.ca/p/three-albe...
But with the threshold to a separation referendum lowered so dramatically, we can't let myths out there go unchecked. www.coreyhogan.ca/p/three-albe...
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I was thrilled and proud to volunteer on the (successful) @coreyhogan.ca election campaign.
Want to know why?
You'll have to watch this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GJI...
Want to know why?
You'll have to watch this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GJI...
An Island of Red in a Sea of Blue: an Election Day Interview with Corey Hogan
YouTube video by Corey Hogan
www.youtube.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I was thrilled and proud to volunteer on the (successful) @coreyhogan.ca election campaign.
Want to know why?
You'll have to watch this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GJI...
Want to know why?
You'll have to watch this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GJI...
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On Election Day, I sat down with Ryan Sauvé on my campaign and he asked my thoughts on the campaign, Canada, volunteers, and democracy.
It captured a moment where I, an exhausted and sunburned candidate who needed a haircut, didn't know what was going to happen. Now, the work begins.
It captured a moment where I, an exhausted and sunburned candidate who needed a haircut, didn't know what was going to happen. Now, the work begins.
An Island of Red in a Sea of Blue: an Election Day Interview with Corey Hogan
YouTube video by Corey Hogan
youtu.be
May 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
On Election Day, I sat down with Ryan Sauvé on my campaign and he asked my thoughts on the campaign, Canada, volunteers, and democracy.
It captured a moment where I, an exhausted and sunburned candidate who needed a haircut, didn't know what was going to happen. Now, the work begins.
It captured a moment where I, an exhausted and sunburned candidate who needed a haircut, didn't know what was going to happen. Now, the work begins.
I hate the way that journalist hype up Alberta separatism and western alienation more broadly. I have a ton of respect for @markusoff.bsky.social but this is a terrible summary of what this polling says.
Lumping together the definitely and leaning numbers overstates the support for separation.
Lumping together the definitely and leaning numbers overstates the support for separation.
Angus Reid poll: 65% of UCP supporters would vote to take Alberta out of Canada.
and 36% overall, which is up from 25% before federal election.
Gosh.
and 36% overall, which is up from 25% before federal election.
Gosh.
May 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I hate the way that journalist hype up Alberta separatism and western alienation more broadly. I have a ton of respect for @markusoff.bsky.social but this is a terrible summary of what this polling says.
Lumping together the definitely and leaning numbers overstates the support for separation.
Lumping together the definitely and leaning numbers overstates the support for separation.
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Confederation is like a family. Ultimatums, threats and escape plans are not a way to make a family work.
Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead?
Are we, as Albertans?
Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.
Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead?
Are we, as Albertans?
Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.
May 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Confederation is like a family. Ultimatums, threats and escape plans are not a way to make a family work.
Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead?
Are we, as Albertans?
Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.
Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead?
Are we, as Albertans?
Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.
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Growing western alienation is a tantalizing storyline and it gets clicks and eyeballs, I'm sure, but it is not borne out by the facts.
Alberta-first identity is on the decline, not increase.
Alberta-first identity is on the decline, not increase.
Loud voices might make you think otherwise, but Albertans are more committed to Canada, not less:
"While 22% identify primarily as Albertan, more than 3/4 see themselves as Canadian... support for an Alberta-first identity [is below the 28%] found in 2020."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
"While 22% identify primarily as Albertan, more than 3/4 see themselves as Canadian... support for an Alberta-first identity [is below the 28%] found in 2020."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
One in four people in Alberta identify as Albertans first, Canadians second, Nanos poll finds
But poll also suggests that voluble separatist forces in the province only represent small fraction of the population
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Growing western alienation is a tantalizing storyline and it gets clicks and eyeballs, I'm sure, but it is not borne out by the facts.
Alberta-first identity is on the decline, not increase.
Alberta-first identity is on the decline, not increase.
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In the late 1970s, the corporate tax rate was the same or lower in Quebec than Ontario. But corporations and head offices were going the other way - from Montreal to Toronto.
Stoking the coals of separatism helps nobody. It's a small and impractical idea - and it's bad for business.
Stoking the coals of separatism helps nobody. It's a small and impractical idea - and it's bad for business.
May 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
In the late 1970s, the corporate tax rate was the same or lower in Quebec than Ontario. But corporations and head offices were going the other way - from Montreal to Toronto.
Stoking the coals of separatism helps nobody. It's a small and impractical idea - and it's bad for business.
Stoking the coals of separatism helps nobody. It's a small and impractical idea - and it's bad for business.
"...In related news, Taco Bell sales have skyrocketed at locations near events and entertainment venues."
April 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"...In related news, Taco Bell sales have skyrocketed at locations near events and entertainment venues."
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UPDATE: got to Ottawa.
Just a couple of Alberta boys, trying to get to Ottawa to do some good.
April 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
UPDATE: got to Ottawa.
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If we want to build this country, we need builders.
Mark Carney's plan sees investments in trades and retraining, helping people start or pivot careers.
Mark Carney's plan sees investments in trades and retraining, helping people start or pivot careers.
April 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
If we want to build this country, we need builders.
Mark Carney's plan sees investments in trades and retraining, helping people start or pivot careers.
Mark Carney's plan sees investments in trades and retraining, helping people start or pivot careers.
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Campaign time is funny. After 27 days, I feel like I've been doing this for years.
That reflects just how much the team has done. A huge thank you to the 100s of volunteers who have talked to 10s of 1000s of residents - and given so generously of their time.
It means the world.
That reflects just how much the team has done. A huge thank you to the 100s of volunteers who have talked to 10s of 1000s of residents - and given so generously of their time.
It means the world.
👋Some news
I’m running for Mark Carney's Liberals in Calgary-Confederation.
I live here, work here, raise my kids here. I want to offer representation that understands the economy and the public interest and be an Alberta voice standing up for Canada at a challenging time. 🧵(1/X)
I’m running for Mark Carney's Liberals in Calgary-Confederation.
I live here, work here, raise my kids here. I want to offer representation that understands the economy and the public interest and be an Alberta voice standing up for Canada at a challenging time. 🧵(1/X)
April 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Campaign time is funny. After 27 days, I feel like I've been doing this for years.
That reflects just how much the team has done. A huge thank you to the 100s of volunteers who have talked to 10s of 1000s of residents - and given so generously of their time.
It means the world.
That reflects just how much the team has done. A huge thank you to the 100s of volunteers who have talked to 10s of 1000s of residents - and given so generously of their time.
It means the world.
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Remember - polls close at 7:30pm MT tonight.
But if you're in line to vote at 7:30pm, even if you haven't made it through the line - you can vote.
Bring the right ID and let's go out there and do some democracy! www.how2vote.ca
But if you're in line to vote at 7:30pm, even if you haven't made it through the line - you can vote.
Bring the right ID and let's go out there and do some democracy! www.how2vote.ca
How To Vote | Liberal Party of Canada
Voting is fast and easy. Find out more about the ways to vote in this election.
www.how2vote.ca
April 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Remember - polls close at 7:30pm MT tonight.
But if you're in line to vote at 7:30pm, even if you haven't made it through the line - you can vote.
Bring the right ID and let's go out there and do some democracy! www.how2vote.ca
But if you're in line to vote at 7:30pm, even if you haven't made it through the line - you can vote.
Bring the right ID and let's go out there and do some democracy! www.how2vote.ca
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Just a couple of Alberta boys, trying to get to Ottawa to do some good.
April 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Just a couple of Alberta boys, trying to get to Ottawa to do some good.
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I had to check if this was real. It is.
We have a US president lobbying our annexation, who's threatened economic force to do so. Unprecedented.
Today we're choosing who fights for this country. Who stands up for Canada & resists the right-wing populism that led our neighbour to this place. Vote.
We have a US president lobbying our annexation, who's threatened economic force to do so. Unprecedented.
Today we're choosing who fights for this country. Who stands up for Canada & resists the right-wing populism that led our neighbour to this place. Vote.
April 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I had to check if this was real. It is.
We have a US president lobbying our annexation, who's threatened economic force to do so. Unprecedented.
Today we're choosing who fights for this country. Who stands up for Canada & resists the right-wing populism that led our neighbour to this place. Vote.
We have a US president lobbying our annexation, who's threatened economic force to do so. Unprecedented.
Today we're choosing who fights for this country. Who stands up for Canada & resists the right-wing populism that led our neighbour to this place. Vote.
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Every election, we also hold a vote for the kids to decide what's for dinner.
We do this to explain democracy (you don't always get what you want, you always get your say) & to expose the kids to how easy it is to vote.
Make your own dinner ballots here: files.coreyhogan.ca/Election_Nig...
We do this to explain democracy (you don't always get what you want, you always get your say) & to expose the kids to how easy it is to vote.
Make your own dinner ballots here: files.coreyhogan.ca/Election_Nig...
April 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Every election, we also hold a vote for the kids to decide what's for dinner.
We do this to explain democracy (you don't always get what you want, you always get your say) & to expose the kids to how easy it is to vote.
Make your own dinner ballots here: files.coreyhogan.ca/Election_Nig...
We do this to explain democracy (you don't always get what you want, you always get your say) & to expose the kids to how easy it is to vote.
Make your own dinner ballots here: files.coreyhogan.ca/Election_Nig...
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It's just a projection, it's not destiny. But It doesn't get much closer than this.
In 2015 Calgary Confederation came down to a 2% difference between the Conservative and Liberal vote. If we all 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫, and 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 - we can win this.
Four days to go.
In 2015 Calgary Confederation came down to a 2% difference between the Conservative and Liberal vote. If we all 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫, and 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 - we can win this.
Four days to go.
April 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It's just a projection, it's not destiny. But It doesn't get much closer than this.
In 2015 Calgary Confederation came down to a 2% difference between the Conservative and Liberal vote. If we all 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫, and 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 - we can win this.
Four days to go.
In 2015 Calgary Confederation came down to a 2% difference between the Conservative and Liberal vote. If we all 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫, and 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 - we can win this.
Four days to go.
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Polls close in 99 ½ hours.
April 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Polls close in 99 ½ hours.
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Lots of talk about strategic voting in Calgary Confederation.
Your vote is your vote, and there's no such thing as a wasted vote. But this is a close race between myself and Jeremy Nixon. Working together, we can get a different kind of representation for Calgary Confederation.
Your vote is your vote, and there's no such thing as a wasted vote. But this is a close race between myself and Jeremy Nixon. Working together, we can get a different kind of representation for Calgary Confederation.
April 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Lots of talk about strategic voting in Calgary Confederation.
Your vote is your vote, and there's no such thing as a wasted vote. But this is a close race between myself and Jeremy Nixon. Working together, we can get a different kind of representation for Calgary Confederation.
Your vote is your vote, and there's no such thing as a wasted vote. But this is a close race between myself and Jeremy Nixon. Working together, we can get a different kind of representation for Calgary Confederation.
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Election
This is almost over. Let’s finish strong in Calgary Confederation.
If you’re in Calgary, sign up to door knock. If you’re not, sign up to phone. An hour of your time can help change the next four years. event.liberal.ca/en/events/48...
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Election
This is almost over. Let’s finish strong in Calgary Confederation.
If you’re in Calgary, sign up to door knock. If you’re not, sign up to phone. An hour of your time can help change the next four years. event.liberal.ca/en/events/48...
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event.liberal.ca
April 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Election
This is almost over. Let’s finish strong in Calgary Confederation.
If you’re in Calgary, sign up to door knock. If you’re not, sign up to phone. An hour of your time can help change the next four years. event.liberal.ca/en/events/48...
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Election
This is almost over. Let’s finish strong in Calgary Confederation.
If you’re in Calgary, sign up to door knock. If you’re not, sign up to phone. An hour of your time can help change the next four years. event.liberal.ca/en/events/48...
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The number one question I get asked at the doors is why I'm running.
There's lots of things I care about - healthcare, childcare, a strong innovation & post secondary sector, social supports, growing our economy, making housing more affordable.
But why I'm running? This is why.
There's lots of things I care about - healthcare, childcare, a strong innovation & post secondary sector, social supports, growing our economy, making housing more affordable.
But why I'm running? This is why.
Trump brings up "Governor Trudeau" and says, "I have to be honest. As a state, it works great. As a nation ... why are we spending $200 billion? It doesn't make sense."
April 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The number one question I get asked at the doors is why I'm running.
There's lots of things I care about - healthcare, childcare, a strong innovation & post secondary sector, social supports, growing our economy, making housing more affordable.
But why I'm running? This is why.
There's lots of things I care about - healthcare, childcare, a strong innovation & post secondary sector, social supports, growing our economy, making housing more affordable.
But why I'm running? This is why.
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The Conservative platform is out and it reads like they forgot they needed one until 11pm last night.
Surprising how much less substantive it is than previous CPC platforms, and it sure doesn't math.
Serious times call for serious leaders and serious plans.
Surprising how much less substantive it is than previous CPC platforms, and it sure doesn't math.
Serious times call for serious leaders and serious plans.
April 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Conservative platform is out and it reads like they forgot they needed one until 11pm last night.
Surprising how much less substantive it is than previous CPC platforms, and it sure doesn't math.
Serious times call for serious leaders and serious plans.
Surprising how much less substantive it is than previous CPC platforms, and it sure doesn't math.
Serious times call for serious leaders and serious plans.
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An estimated 7.3 million Canadians cast their ballots in advance over the Easter long weekend, according to Elections Canada.
The non-partisan agency said its preliminary figures for 2025 mark a 25% increase from the 5.8 million electors who voted in advance during the 2021 federal election.
The non-partisan agency said its preliminary figures for 2025 mark a 25% increase from the 5.8 million electors who voted in advance during the 2021 federal election.
Record 7.3 million Canadians voted during advance polls: Elections Canada | CBC News
About 7.3 million Canadians took advantage of advance voting and cast their ballots over the long weekend, according to Elections Canada.
www.cbc.ca
April 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
An estimated 7.3 million Canadians cast their ballots in advance over the Easter long weekend, according to Elections Canada.
The non-partisan agency said its preliminary figures for 2025 mark a 25% increase from the 5.8 million electors who voted in advance during the 2021 federal election.
The non-partisan agency said its preliminary figures for 2025 mark a 25% increase from the 5.8 million electors who voted in advance during the 2021 federal election.