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Giving ministers the power to exempt pet projects from any law on the books except for the Criminal Code isn’t nation-building. It’s a disaster waiting to happen.
The fact that they‘re trying to sneak this through without any explanation is particularly incriminating.
The fact that they‘re trying to sneak this through without any explanation is particularly incriminating.
Althia Raj: Mark Carney is quietly giving sweeping new powers to his ministers
Sneaking a change of this magnitude into a 600-page bill that will not get parliamentary scrutiny raises a red flag, Althia Raj writes.
www.thestar.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Giving ministers the power to exempt pet projects from any law on the books except for the Criminal Code isn’t nation-building. It’s a disaster waiting to happen.
The fact that they‘re trying to sneak this through without any explanation is particularly incriminating.
The fact that they‘re trying to sneak this through without any explanation is particularly incriminating.
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Spain is coming through. Bravo.
Following Eurovision’s decision to allow Israel’s participation, Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has withdrawn from the contest. The announcement split the screen between Israel’s performance and scenes of bombardment and starving children in Gaza. #Spain #eurovision #genocide
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Spain is coming through. Bravo.
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legalized murder is a scam invented by murder companies to sell more murder
December 7, 2025 at 3:43 AM
legalized murder is a scam invented by murder companies to sell more murder
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"Why can't Canada beef up its immigration and criminal justice systems the way it has vowed to beef up defence" and other reasons I will never hold political office.
December 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
"Why can't Canada beef up its immigration and criminal justice systems the way it has vowed to beef up defence" and other reasons I will never hold political office.
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The new data show Alberta, not Ontario as previously understood, has the highest case count of any province, despite having a much smaller population. Ontario publicly reports probable cases.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta government rejected expert advice to report probable measles cases, documents show
New data show at least 450 probable cases were identified in the province, bringing the total to nearly 2,500 since the outbreak began last spring
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The new data show Alberta, not Ontario as previously understood, has the highest case count of any province, despite having a much smaller population. Ontario publicly reports probable cases.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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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.
www.cbc.ca
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
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Nothing says “we’re proud of our work and happy to run on our record” quite like being so scared of the electorate you prohibit anyone else from using the word “conservative.” 🙄
I know plenty of conservatives who don’t feel the UCP represents them. #ableg
I know plenty of conservatives who don’t feel the UCP represents them. #ableg
December 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Nothing says “we’re proud of our work and happy to run on our record” quite like being so scared of the electorate you prohibit anyone else from using the word “conservative.” 🙄
I know plenty of conservatives who don’t feel the UCP represents them. #ableg
I know plenty of conservatives who don’t feel the UCP represents them. #ableg
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If she cared a whit about the "will of Albertans" she'd abandon her police force, her pension plan, private health care, separation...
December 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
If she cared a whit about the "will of Albertans" she'd abandon her police force, her pension plan, private health care, separation...
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This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
December 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
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a billionaire who sees undermining political sovereignty as an alternative to paying a relatively minor fine is a problem that will have to be dealt with eventually
Elon Musk is against the European Union being the European Union —he posted this after X (fka Twitter) was fined for violations of the EU’s Digital Services Act.
December 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
a billionaire who sees undermining political sovereignty as an alternative to paying a relatively minor fine is a problem that will have to be dealt with eventually
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Periodic reminder that governmental obfuscation is not just a burr for journos: It runs counter to the public interest. It makes for an ill-informed population with less trust in institutions.
The people who work for you don't want you to have information you own. Be mad about that.
The people who work for you don't want you to have information you own. Be mad about that.
December 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Periodic reminder that governmental obfuscation is not just a burr for journos: It runs counter to the public interest. It makes for an ill-informed population with less trust in institutions.
The people who work for you don't want you to have information you own. Be mad about that.
The people who work for you don't want you to have information you own. Be mad about that.
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I tallied the number of court cases or legal challenges Alberta’s government has recently stepped in to block or pre-empt. Was surprised how long the exercise took - they’re at like a one-per-week clip:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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.
www.cbc.ca
December 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I tallied the number of court cases or legal challenges Alberta’s government has recently stepped in to block or pre-empt. Was surprised how long the exercise took - they’re at like a one-per-week clip:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Polish Foreign Minister replies to Musk: 🇵🇱
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Polish Foreign Minister replies to Musk: 🇵🇱
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Alberta rejected expert advice to expand public reporting of measles to include probable cases, despite the measure being supported by local and provincial public health officials, documents obtained by @theglobeandmail.com show. #ableg #abpoli
Alberta government rejected expert advice to report probable measles cases, documents show
New data show at least 450 probable cases were identified in the province, bringing the total to nearly 2,500 since the outbreak began last spring
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Alberta rejected expert advice to expand public reporting of measles to include probable cases, despite the measure being supported by local and provincial public health officials, documents obtained by @theglobeandmail.com show. #ableg #abpoli
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The “new generation” of conservatives, Wesley added, have vastly different perspectives.
“They care less about institutional forbearance and more about owning their opponents,” he said.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“They care less about institutional forbearance and more about owning their opponents,” he said.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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.
www.cbc.ca
December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The “new generation” of conservatives, Wesley added, have vastly different perspectives.
“They care less about institutional forbearance and more about owning their opponents,” he said.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“They care less about institutional forbearance and more about owning their opponents,” he said.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Health Minister Adriana LaGrange suppressed information about measles cases that health officials told her the public should have. Another must read from the Globe.
December 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange suppressed information about measles cases that health officials told her the public should have. Another must read from the Globe.
Authoritarian govts only support courts when the courts are carrying out the govt desires. Govts like the UCP loath an independent judiciary; they see it as a threat.
I tallied the number of court cases or legal challenges Alberta’s government has recently stepped in to block or pre-empt. Was surprised how long the exercise took - they’re at like a one-per-week clip:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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.
www.cbc.ca
December 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Authoritarian govts only support courts when the courts are carrying out the govt desires. Govts like the UCP loath an independent judiciary; they see it as a threat.
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Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/78ea426...
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/78ea426...
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"We're used to voters getting to pick their governments. Increasingly, we're seeing this government wanting to pick its voters..." Dr. @jaredwesley.ca digs into the #UCP's Bill 14 on #RealTalkRJ.
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/120525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/120525 #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/V-yPVhnZf6k?...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/120525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/120525 #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/V-yPVhnZf6k?...
"This Government is Choosing Who Gets to Vote."
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"We're used to voters getting to pick their governments. Increasingly, we're seeing this government wanting to pick its voters..." Dr. @jaredwesley.ca digs into the #UCP's Bill 14 on #RealTalkRJ.
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/120525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/120525 #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/V-yPVhnZf6k?...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/120525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/120525 #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/V-yPVhnZf6k?...
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Many good and brilliant people with whom have worked over the last three decades are losing their jobs. 💔
NEW: Hundreds of public servants are being let go at federal agencies that monitor climate risks, @natashabulowski.bsky.social reports
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada ‘decimate’ wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn
Carney's cuts have hit Natural Resources Canada, causing uproar from public sector unions warning the layoffs will hurt Canada's ability to respond to cliamte change and protect Canadians from wildfir...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Many good and brilliant people with whom have worked over the last three decades are losing their jobs. 💔
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I cannot adequately explain how grateful I am for Justice Feasby’s seminal decision; first, that he had the boldness to finally centre Cree law, via Dr Darcy Lindberg from our clients; and second that he called out the anti democratic attempt to silence the court.
Please read:
lnkd.in/g3SU34AU
Please read:
lnkd.in/g3SU34AU
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lnkd.in
December 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I cannot adequately explain how grateful I am for Justice Feasby’s seminal decision; first, that he had the boldness to finally centre Cree law, via Dr Darcy Lindberg from our clients; and second that he called out the anti democratic attempt to silence the court.
Please read:
lnkd.in/g3SU34AU
Please read:
lnkd.in/g3SU34AU
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ICYMI - The UCP govt was warned this would happen. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
December 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
ICYMI - The UCP govt was warned this would happen. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Bullies don’t like push back.
Another barrier crossed in the UCP march of authoritarianism - publicly disrespecting a judge for exercising his right to call out anti-democratic legislation.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
December 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Bullies don’t like push back.
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Justice Colin Feasby was not pleased: "Changing legislation to circumvent a valid legal process commenced by the independent officer of the Legislative Assembly ... is the antithesis of the stable, predictable, and ordered society that the rule of law contemplates, and democracy demands."
December 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Justice Colin Feasby was not pleased: "Changing legislation to circumvent a valid legal process commenced by the independent officer of the Legislative Assembly ... is the antithesis of the stable, predictable, and ordered society that the rule of law contemplates, and democracy demands."
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In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.