Dee Downing
@deedowning.bsky.social
Likes hiking in the mountains and supporting small and local businesses.
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Vance loves to deploy fabricated racist fearmongering. First Haitians are eating the pets, now Indigenous people sacrificed children?! Sheesh.
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Vance loves to deploy fabricated racist fearmongering. First Haitians are eating the pets, now Indigenous people sacrificed children?! Sheesh.
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‼️ Danielle Smith's two-tier health care plan will be the end of universal public health care in Alberta, and the beginning of the end in Canada.
Zain breaks it down in this week's episode of 'Whatever This Is'.
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Zain breaks it down in this week's episode of 'Whatever This Is'.
Follow us here for more.
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
‼️ Danielle Smith's two-tier health care plan will be the end of universal public health care in Alberta, and the beginning of the end in Canada.
Zain breaks it down in this week's episode of 'Whatever This Is'.
Follow us here for more.
Zain breaks it down in this week's episode of 'Whatever This Is'.
Follow us here for more.
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A quote from former Alberta premier Ralph Klein I hadn't come across before (in a column @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social wrote in 2024).
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November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A quote from former Alberta premier Ralph Klein I hadn't come across before (in a column @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social wrote in 2024).
albertaviews.ca/stripping-aw...
albertaviews.ca/stripping-aw...
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Wherein Tanya Fir refers to the next caller on her “callback list” as the “next motherfucker”….
After she failed to hang up the phone properly.
Just the most competent government ever.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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After she failed to hang up the phone properly.
Just the most competent government ever.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
substack.com/@dougfirby/n...
Audio of voice message from Tanya Fir on Nov. 10.
This message has been edited to remove my telephone number and the number of the person who originally received it.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Wherein Tanya Fir refers to the next caller on her “callback list” as the “next motherfucker”….
After she failed to hang up the phone properly.
Just the most competent government ever.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
substack.com/@dougfirby/n...
After she failed to hang up the phone properly.
Just the most competent government ever.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
substack.com/@dougfirby/n...
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To recap…
Demetrios incorrectly told people he would be authenticating signatures & can’t sign book bans properly…
Tanya Fir couldn’t hang up a phone WITH HELP & called a constituent a “motherfucker”
And they think that calling their competence into question is unfair?
K.
Demetrios incorrectly told people he would be authenticating signatures & can’t sign book bans properly…
Tanya Fir couldn’t hang up a phone WITH HELP & called a constituent a “motherfucker”
And they think that calling their competence into question is unfair?
K.
November 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
To recap…
Demetrios incorrectly told people he would be authenticating signatures & can’t sign book bans properly…
Tanya Fir couldn’t hang up a phone WITH HELP & called a constituent a “motherfucker”
And they think that calling their competence into question is unfair?
K.
Demetrios incorrectly told people he would be authenticating signatures & can’t sign book bans properly…
Tanya Fir couldn’t hang up a phone WITH HELP & called a constituent a “motherfucker”
And they think that calling their competence into question is unfair?
K.
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Donald Trump repeatedly told us that his tariffs would not increase prices for consumers.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
Trump goes on defense over tariffs as prices on everyday items keep rising
The rollback of import taxes on coffee, bananas and many other foods is the latest sign that the administration could be forced to shift course.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Donald Trump repeatedly told us that his tariffs would not increase prices for consumers.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
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But your administration told the Supreme Court that revenue was only incidental to using tariffs to combat an emergency.
Trump: "We're gonna issue a dividend to our middle income people and lower income people of about $2,000, and we're gonna use the remaining tariffs to lower our debt."
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
But your administration told the Supreme Court that revenue was only incidental to using tariffs to combat an emergency.
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NO FOOD FOR YOU: The Trump administration tells states to “immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025"
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NO FOOD FOR YOU: The Trump administration tells states to “immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025"
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Robin Valadares said “Think of tariffs as a stealth tax on imports. Who gets hit hardest? Our seniors.” He cited data from the National Association of Federal Retirees showing that 1 in 4 seniors are already struggling with rising prices. New tariffs are only adding to the pressure.
#TrumpTariffs
#TrumpTariffs
3 Things Retirees Should Stop Buying To Save Money Amid Tariffs
While all Americans are feeling the pinch in one way or another, seniors on a fixed income may be hit the hardest. Here's what they should avoid buying.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Robin Valadares said “Think of tariffs as a stealth tax on imports. Who gets hit hardest? Our seniors.” He cited data from the National Association of Federal Retirees showing that 1 in 4 seniors are already struggling with rising prices. New tariffs are only adding to the pressure.
#TrumpTariffs
#TrumpTariffs
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David King sat at the Alberta cabinet table as the Minister of Education when the Notwithstanding Clause was discussed as part of the 1982 Constitution patriation project.
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be used to benefit the government
Dave King was was there when clause was born in Alberta cabinet. It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself.
calgaryherald.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
David King sat at the Alberta cabinet table as the Minister of Education when the Notwithstanding Clause was discussed as part of the 1982 Constitution patriation project.
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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Wait…
So just before the AER squashed public hearings on coal mines…
(Which was unprecedented and resulted in huge outcry)
The company that wanted the hearings squashed consulted with the chief of staff to Brian Jean?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
So just before the AER squashed public hearings on coal mines…
(Which was unprecedented and resulted in huge outcry)
The company that wanted the hearings squashed consulted with the chief of staff to Brian Jean?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Documents related to Summit coal decision raise more questions about Alberta Energy Regulator’s independence
Regulator’s CEO sought ‘input’ from Energy Minister’s chief of staff on a motion to cancel hearings about a proposed mine
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wait…
So just before the AER squashed public hearings on coal mines…
(Which was unprecedented and resulted in huge outcry)
The company that wanted the hearings squashed consulted with the chief of staff to Brian Jean?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
So just before the AER squashed public hearings on coal mines…
(Which was unprecedented and resulted in huge outcry)
The company that wanted the hearings squashed consulted with the chief of staff to Brian Jean?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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This is OUTRAGEOUS!
No money for AB public education, but $86,000,000+ for parents.
180,000 parents x $480 for the 16 days students were out of the classroom.
Read this article and do the math. Please tell me I am wrong!
@thebreakdownab.bsky.social
@albertandp.ca
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No money for AB public education, but $86,000,000+ for parents.
180,000 parents x $480 for the 16 days students were out of the classroom.
Read this article and do the math. Please tell me I am wrong!
@thebreakdownab.bsky.social
@albertandp.ca
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Eligible Alberta parents receive provincial payments Friday for children out of school during teachers' strike | CBC News
Thousands of Alberta parents will receive e-transfers from the provincial government Friday as part of promised aid to help cover costs of children being out of school during the more than three-week ...
www.cbc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Today, The New York Times has published a story eviscerating Danielle Smith and her provincial government's response to the measles crisis in Alberta.
Interestingly, Deena Hinshaw is interviewed for what appears to be the first time since she was fired.
Interestingly, Deena Hinshaw is interviewed for what appears to be the first time since she was fired.
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, The New York Times has published a story eviscerating Danielle Smith and her provincial government's response to the measles crisis in Alberta.
Interestingly, Deena Hinshaw is interviewed for what appears to be the first time since she was fired.
Interestingly, Deena Hinshaw is interviewed for what appears to be the first time since she was fired.
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UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
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Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report
A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.
calgaryherald.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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This is horrific.
Danielle Smith is dismantling the public healthcare system, and this is the result.
When is enough enough, Alberta? I mean come on. No amount of devout party loyalty is worth screwing over kids with cancer.
#ableg #cdnpoli
Danielle Smith is dismantling the public healthcare system, and this is the result.
When is enough enough, Alberta? I mean come on. No amount of devout party loyalty is worth screwing over kids with cancer.
#ableg #cdnpoli
“We were told that there are no beds in inpatient and that Ben is actually number four on the list waiting for a bed."
Boy with cancer’s chemo appointment cancelled amid Stollery space shortage
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Boy with cancer’s chemo appointment cancelled amid Stollery space shortage
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Boy with cancer’s chemo appointment cancelled amid Stollery space shortage | Globalnews.ca
An Edmonton mom said the Stollery Children's Hospital urgently needs to grow after a shortage of beds meant her son Ben was turned away from his scheduled chemotherapy treatment.
globalnews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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The first (and until today only) time Alberta invoked the notwithstanding clause - in 1998
- the public outcry was so great that Premier Ralph Klein reversed his decision in less than 24 hours. FWIW.
- the public outcry was so great that Premier Ralph Klein reversed his decision in less than 24 hours. FWIW.
The UCP government has invoked time allocation and on a bill removing Albertans' Charter rights.
And they're using the notwithstanding clause to do it.
Here's why that is a dangerous precedent. And why real conservatives need to stand up against it.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
And they're using the notwithstanding clause to do it.
Here's why that is a dangerous precedent. And why real conservatives need to stand up against it.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Alberta Strong and Free, Notwithstanding
The UCP's Bill 2 skirts the legislature and the courts, leaving it up to the public to push back swiftly
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The first (and until today only) time Alberta invoked the notwithstanding clause - in 1998
- the public outcry was so great that Premier Ralph Klein reversed his decision in less than 24 hours. FWIW.
- the public outcry was so great that Premier Ralph Klein reversed his decision in less than 24 hours. FWIW.
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To recap:
-Bill 2 would mandate teachers back to work
-UCP will invoke Notwithstanding clause to ward off legal challenges
-teachers will work under UCP's last offer which they rejected
-teachers and ATA can be fined for any daily strike action
globalnews.ca/news/1149613...
-Bill 2 would mandate teachers back to work
-UCP will invoke Notwithstanding clause to ward off legal challenges
-teachers will work under UCP's last offer which they rejected
-teachers and ATA can be fined for any daily strike action
globalnews.ca/news/1149613...
Alberta uses Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work | Globalnews.ca
The move puts the Alberta government on a potential collision course with more than 350,000 workers in other provincial unions, which have promised an “unprecedented response."
globalnews.ca
October 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
To recap:
-Bill 2 would mandate teachers back to work
-UCP will invoke Notwithstanding clause to ward off legal challenges
-teachers will work under UCP's last offer which they rejected
-teachers and ATA can be fined for any daily strike action
globalnews.ca/news/1149613...
-Bill 2 would mandate teachers back to work
-UCP will invoke Notwithstanding clause to ward off legal challenges
-teachers will work under UCP's last offer which they rejected
-teachers and ATA can be fined for any daily strike action
globalnews.ca/news/1149613...
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Alberta Strong and Free, Notwithstanding
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Alberta Strong and Free, Notwithstanding
The UCP's Bill 2 skirts the legislature and the courts, leaving it up to the public to push back swiftly
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Alberta Strong and Free, Notwithstanding
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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It will be interesting to see how overriding charter rights, forcing a rejected labour deal on workers, and threatening substantial fines will impact Alberta's plan to add and recruit 3,000 new teachers over the next 3 years.
October 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
It will be interesting to see how overriding charter rights, forcing a rejected labour deal on workers, and threatening substantial fines will impact Alberta's plan to add and recruit 3,000 new teachers over the next 3 years.