Alanna Martineau, MD
@alannamartineau.bsky.social
MD Family Med, advocate, sommelier, former consultant, frequently seen with Leonberger fur kid.
Treaty 6 territory roots, #YYC dweller in Treaty 7 territory.
Treaty 6 territory roots, #YYC dweller in Treaty 7 territory.
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10 years ago Mark Carney warned about the "existential threat" posed by climate catastrophe and the need to move from fossil fuel burning.
Now he is using Stephen Harper's lines about becoming an "energy super power."
This is a powerful analysis on the MOU.
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/the-pipeli...
Now he is using Stephen Harper's lines about becoming an "energy super power."
This is a powerful analysis on the MOU.
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/the-pipeli...
The Pipeline MOU is a Tragic Failure of Vision
At best, Mark Carney capitulated to Danielle Smith's backward view of the future. At worst, the Prime Minister shares that view
markhamhislop.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
10 years ago Mark Carney warned about the "existential threat" posed by climate catastrophe and the need to move from fossil fuel burning.
Now he is using Stephen Harper's lines about becoming an "energy super power."
This is a powerful analysis on the MOU.
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/the-pipeli...
Now he is using Stephen Harper's lines about becoming an "energy super power."
This is a powerful analysis on the MOU.
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/the-pipeli...
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Giving Alberta an exemption to the Clean Electricity Standard means the policy is DOA.
There’s no way SK isn’t asking for the same thing, as they restart coal plants.
One Canadian economy? Nope. Likely scenario is no electricity regs at all, meaning we’re back to Harper-era policy.
There’s no way SK isn’t asking for the same thing, as they restart coal plants.
One Canadian economy? Nope. Likely scenario is no electricity regs at all, meaning we’re back to Harper-era policy.
Today’s MOU between the federal government and Alberta risks unravelling Canada’s climate policy. Read our full statement ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
Federal-Alberta MOU risks unravelling Canada’s climate policy
While promised improvements to industrial carbon pricing are positive and important, other aspects of Alberta-Canada MOU will undermine policy effectiveness across the country.
climateinstitute.ca
November 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Giving Alberta an exemption to the Clean Electricity Standard means the policy is DOA.
There’s no way SK isn’t asking for the same thing, as they restart coal plants.
One Canadian economy? Nope. Likely scenario is no electricity regs at all, meaning we’re back to Harper-era policy.
There’s no way SK isn’t asking for the same thing, as they restart coal plants.
One Canadian economy? Nope. Likely scenario is no electricity regs at all, meaning we’re back to Harper-era policy.
All of the ICE activity is terrible but this is truly abhorrent!
So few Americans have insight into how the USA is on stolen land. Of course, the whitest of them (aka immigrants or colonizers) are always the ones telling people to “go back to where you came from” completely oblivious to the irony.
So few Americans have insight into how the USA is on stolen land. Of course, the whitest of them (aka immigrants or colonizers) are always the ones telling people to “go back to where you came from” completely oblivious to the irony.
Indigenous actress Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM
All of the ICE activity is terrible but this is truly abhorrent!
So few Americans have insight into how the USA is on stolen land. Of course, the whitest of them (aka immigrants or colonizers) are always the ones telling people to “go back to where you came from” completely oblivious to the irony.
So few Americans have insight into how the USA is on stolen land. Of course, the whitest of them (aka immigrants or colonizers) are always the ones telling people to “go back to where you came from” completely oblivious to the irony.
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Lets face it, this is a good day for oil companies, businesses, and those in the oil sector. Its a bad day for the environment and for reconciliation with Indigenous nations whose lands this thing will go over. As Blanchet stated, this is the official end of Canada's climate commitments.
Ottawa-Alberta agreement clears federal hurdles for west coast pipeline, suspends clean energy regulations
Federal government won’t implement its oil and gas emissions cap, and both sides will consult with B.C. on project, MOU says
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Lets face it, this is a good day for oil companies, businesses, and those in the oil sector. Its a bad day for the environment and for reconciliation with Indigenous nations whose lands this thing will go over. As Blanchet stated, this is the official end of Canada's climate commitments.
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Let’s be clear on this: Danielle Smith is ripping up the Charter of Rights & Freedoms to take away rights from the most vulnerable people in Alberta. And she’s doing it to protect herself from the militant wing of her own party, nothing more. Hope it’s all she’s ever remembered for in the long run
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Let’s be clear on this: Danielle Smith is ripping up the Charter of Rights & Freedoms to take away rights from the most vulnerable people in Alberta. And she’s doing it to protect herself from the militant wing of her own party, nothing more. Hope it’s all she’s ever remembered for in the long run
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This is BRUTAL.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This is BRUTAL.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
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#Canada take note and never doubt they’ll use threats in negotiations with our government, too. Mafia behaviour.
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#Canada take note and never doubt they’ll use threats in negotiations with our government, too. Mafia behaviour.
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“Here’s the thing, Bill Gates: There’s no ‘patch’ for the climate crisis. And there is no way to reboot the planet if you crash it. The only safe and reliable way out when you find yourself in a climate hole is to stop digging—and burning—fossil fuels.” — @michaelemann.bsky.social
You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it
What Gates is putting forward aren’t legitimate arguments that can be made in good faith. They are shopworn fossil fuel industry talking points.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“Here’s the thing, Bill Gates: There’s no ‘patch’ for the climate crisis. And there is no way to reboot the planet if you crash it. The only safe and reliable way out when you find yourself in a climate hole is to stop digging—and burning—fossil fuels.” — @michaelemann.bsky.social
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“Maybe we shouldn’t have provoked him…”
Doing the bare minimum to stand up to a bully criminal isn’t “provoking him.” It’s refusing to be a complete and total coward.
Like all bullies, he’s counting on your fear, and too many have accommodated him.
Doing the bare minimum to stand up to a bully criminal isn’t “provoking him.” It’s refusing to be a complete and total coward.
Like all bullies, he’s counting on your fear, and too many have accommodated him.
And I wish media would quit saying that maybe we shouldn't have provoked him. He was ALWAYS going to do stupid shit. If not this, then something else would have set him off.
October 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“Maybe we shouldn’t have provoked him…”
Doing the bare minimum to stand up to a bully criminal isn’t “provoking him.” It’s refusing to be a complete and total coward.
Like all bullies, he’s counting on your fear, and too many have accommodated him.
Doing the bare minimum to stand up to a bully criminal isn’t “provoking him.” It’s refusing to be a complete and total coward.
Like all bullies, he’s counting on your fear, and too many have accommodated him.
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If we can succeed at a recall, everything changes in regard to this horrible government. If you’re in Calgary-Bow, sign it.
Recall Nicolaides
Attention residents of Calgary-Bow
Volunteers will be out on October 26
to collect signatures for the Recall
Nicolaides petition!
Signing locations:
BOWNESS LIBRARY: 12-2pm
6532 Bowness Rd NW
PLAZEBO PLAZA IN VALLEY
RIDGE (by vet clinic): 12-2pm..
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Attention residents of Calgary-Bow
Volunteers will be out on October 26
to collect signatures for the Recall
Nicolaides petition!
Signing locations:
BOWNESS LIBRARY: 12-2pm
6532 Bowness Rd NW
PLAZEBO PLAZA IN VALLEY
RIDGE (by vet clinic): 12-2pm..
www.facebook.com/share/p/19wc...
October 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If we can succeed at a recall, everything changes in regard to this horrible government. If you’re in Calgary-Bow, sign it.
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Albertans are witnessing the deathblow to fair and equitable HC access right here, and all without even a discussion to see if there is a mandate for govt to do this.
This is not hyperbole or fearmongering.
Let's pick 10 quick highlights🧵:
1/15
buff.ly/dzaXRPF
This is not hyperbole or fearmongering.
Let's pick 10 quick highlights🧵:
1/15
buff.ly/dzaXRPF
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Albertans are witnessing the deathblow to fair and equitable HC access right here, and all without even a discussion to see if there is a mandate for govt to do this.
This is not hyperbole or fearmongering.
Let's pick 10 quick highlights🧵:
1/15
buff.ly/dzaXRPF
This is not hyperbole or fearmongering.
Let's pick 10 quick highlights🧵:
1/15
buff.ly/dzaXRPF
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there are SO many more inflatable costumes tonight. clearly we have settled on a motif
October 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
there are SO many more inflatable costumes tonight. clearly we have settled on a motif
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A better world is possible
According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.
Just the start.
Common sense.
Just the start.
Common sense.
October 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
A better world is possible
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The Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association in #yyc is co-presenting a free evening of Indigenous storytelling, with screening on Saturday of two films, and a conversation with the director.
You can find out more details and RSVP at the link here.
downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca/event/free-t...
You can find out more details and RSVP at the link here.
downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca/event/free-t...
4 Oct 25 - Free: Truth and Reconciliation Double Feature Documentary Screening | October 4th
downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca
September 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association in #yyc is co-presenting a free evening of Indigenous storytelling, with screening on Saturday of two films, and a conversation with the director.
You can find out more details and RSVP at the link here.
downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca/event/free-t...
You can find out more details and RSVP at the link here.
downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca/event/free-t...
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Spain and Italy are sending warships to protect unarmed citizens bringing aid to the starving people of Gaza.
Israel is a terror state engaged in deliberate mass starvation and killing of civilians.
We need full sanctions. Full boycott and international action to end the genocide.
Israel is a terror state engaged in deliberate mass starvation and killing of civilians.
We need full sanctions. Full boycott and international action to end the genocide.
September 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Spain and Italy are sending warships to protect unarmed citizens bringing aid to the starving people of Gaza.
Israel is a terror state engaged in deliberate mass starvation and killing of civilians.
We need full sanctions. Full boycott and international action to end the genocide.
Israel is a terror state engaged in deliberate mass starvation and killing of civilians.
We need full sanctions. Full boycott and international action to end the genocide.
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The retired judge the Alberta govt hired to investigate allegations of impropriety tied to contracts at Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health missed the deadline to submit his interim report.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Investigator’s report into Alberta Health Services contract allegations delayed again
Raymond Wyant was scheduled to deliver an update to Premier Danielle Smith’s government Wednesday
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The retired judge the Alberta govt hired to investigate allegations of impropriety tied to contracts at Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health missed the deadline to submit his interim report.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
There’s just no end to the corruption with Danielle smith’s UCP Government
Since Smith and the UCP have announced a delayed deadline for the first “CorruptCare” investigation report…
We thought it might be fun to offer up a mini-report tonight!
So strap in, cause this gets wild!
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We thought it might be fun to offer up a mini-report tonight!
So strap in, cause this gets wild!
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September 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
There’s just no end to the corruption with Danielle smith’s UCP Government
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Many media outlets hid the full truth of Trump -- his background in organized crime, his Epstein ties -- out of fear, only to be obliterated by him in the end. Had they not self-censored then, they might not be state-censored now. When you hide the truth, you face the consequences.
September 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Many media outlets hid the full truth of Trump -- his background in organized crime, his Epstein ties -- out of fear, only to be obliterated by him in the end. Had they not self-censored then, they might not be state-censored now. When you hide the truth, you face the consequences.
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My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.
September 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.
Absolutely this! ⤵️
These transgender laws affect a very small & vulnerable minority. To focus persecutory legislation on a small small group that truly needs support is terribly injurious, signalling a hateful wish to do harm. Because government isn't ignorant- it has resources to know better- it's doing evil.
The use of the notwithstanding clause in Alberta should be a line in the sand for everyone.
Wielding such immense constitutional power to preemptively strip Charter rights from one of our most vulnerable minorities is a dangerous and cynical act.
Rights aren't a buffet you can pick from.
Wielding such immense constitutional power to preemptively strip Charter rights from one of our most vulnerable minorities is a dangerous and cynical act.
Rights aren't a buffet you can pick from.
September 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Absolutely this! ⤵️
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I know a lot of things have been called the fascist “canary in the coal-mine” recently, but Trump and the GOP going after comedians for making fun of them is clearly quite a bit past the canary in the coal-mine.
September 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I know a lot of things have been called the fascist “canary in the coal-mine” recently, but Trump and the GOP going after comedians for making fun of them is clearly quite a bit past the canary in the coal-mine.
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Elon Musk had the nerve to wear a t-shirt asking “What Would Orwell Think?” Like many fascists, he assumes his audience haven’t actually read Orwell.
Read this great thread and share it as much as you can.
Read this great thread and share it as much as you can.
When speaking to Tommy Robinson at the far right demonstration in London today, Elon Musk wore a t-shirt saying "What would Orwell think?"
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
September 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Elon Musk had the nerve to wear a t-shirt asking “What Would Orwell Think?” Like many fascists, he assumes his audience haven’t actually read Orwell.
Read this great thread and share it as much as you can.
Read this great thread and share it as much as you can.
Sadly, these were my first thoughts as well. I’d never heard of Charlie Kirk before today but it’s a heck of a distraction from Epstein and likely to fan the flames of MAGA extremism.
How do we know Trump didn’t order Kirk’s assassination as a distraction from Epstein — and a tactic to start the civil unrest he needs to declare Martial Law and delay the 2026 midterms?
September 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Sadly, these were my first thoughts as well. I’d never heard of Charlie Kirk before today but it’s a heck of a distraction from Epstein and likely to fan the flames of MAGA extremism.
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“We need better air quality in our public spaces,” Vipond said. “We need to be treating our air they way we treat our water, not just because of COVID but to prepare for the next airborne pandemic.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent
We still aren’t doing enough to mitigate the spread of the virus
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“We need better air quality in our public spaces,” Vipond said. “We need to be treating our air they way we treat our water, not just because of COVID but to prepare for the next airborne pandemic.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...