Ian RSW
irmacdonald.bsky.social
Ian RSW
@irmacdonald.bsky.social
A proud left leaning co-owner of Canada who has lived from Southern Canada to the Maritimes to the far North. #socialwork #starwars #hamradio #geek #elbowsup #labouractivist #unionstrong
Quote of the day: Elizabeth May - I worry about the #liberals breaking their promises, I worry about the #conservatives keeping their promises!
#cdnpoli #budget2025
November 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
As Carney seems determined to kill the planet with all his "nation building" projects shouldn't one be built someplace besides Canada's hinterlands ie. The North or Ring of Fire? #cdnpoli #nationbuilding
November 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Meanwhile in #whitehorse #yukon
November 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Alberta Gothic.
#cdnpoli
August 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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#DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead has Harper as chairman of Alberta's Heritage Trust Fund, the guy is also the chairman of the IDU not something that should ever have been allowed to happen. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Be wary of bankers in sheep's clothing:

Unions condemn federal government's plans to change collective bargaining rules share.google/jiJ4GLRC5oGR...
Unions condemn federal government's plans to change collective bargaining rules
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions are condemning the government’s proposed amendments to collective bargaining rules — though they admit they know little at this point about what those changes co...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Looks like @mark-carney.bsky.social wants to give away millions to corporations, but do nothing to provide supports to Canada's north and vulnerable communities. How about we invest in people in the north and not just in resource extraction and militarization north of 60!
#cdnpoli #socialwork
CASW has released a statement expressing disappointment in the Budget 2025 announcement and the failure to include social workers in the Canada Student Loan forgiveness program for rural and remote communities. Read the full press release here: buff.ly/eWXTQCs
Canada Strong Ignores Social Work
After eight years of committed advocacy, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is deeply disappointed that the Budget 2025 failed to deliver on the promise to include social workers in…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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CASW has released a statement expressing disappointment in the Budget 2025 announcement and the failure to include social workers in the Canada Student Loan forgiveness program for rural and remote communities. Read the full press release here: buff.ly/eWXTQCs
Canada Strong Ignores Social Work
After eight years of committed advocacy, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is deeply disappointed that the Budget 2025 failed to deliver on the promise to include social workers in…
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November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Wouldn't it be an awesome idea to involve those that will be impacted by the federal budget? #cdnpoli #unionstrong
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Alternative federal budget 2026: Public service - CCPA
What the Canadian government should do on public service. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Check out operationtotalrecall.ca for status of recall petitions for the 44 UCP MLAs that voted to use the Notwithstanding Clause.

#abpoli #cdnpoli
November 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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This fall, don’t just turn back the clocks, turn up the collective power.

#FallBackIntoSolidarity #UnionsForAll #SolidaritySeason
November 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Bo Bichette’s three-run blast in Game 7 gives Jays lead and sends Toronto into frenzy. Follow Game 7 live:
Toronto Blue Jays vs. L.A. Dodgers live score, analysis: Bo Bichette’s three-run blast in Game 7 gives Jays lead and sends Toronto into frenzy
The Blue Jays are win one away from a World Series championship. Here’s everything you need to know.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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🚨 OPERATION TOTAL RECALL #ALBERTA 🚨
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Organize recall campaigns for the 44 MLAs who voted to use the Notwithstanding Clause against not just teachers, but all Alberta workers. #RecallThemAll #FireTheUCP #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli 🧵
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I was willing to give an ex-banker a go, but when he starts handing out cash to corporate Canada and bends the knee to Trump I think I'm willing to roll the dice! The liberals need to learn they aren't the presumptive gov't www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trump says Carney apologized for Ford's anti-tariff ad | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump says Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for the Ontario government ad that used former president Ronald Reagan’s own words to spread an anti-tariff message to an America...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Painted crosswalks are popping up everywhere and it's time the Alberta government acted to enact legislation which restricts these woke ideologies from being forced down people's throats.

My UCP does not support ANTIFA! Enough already!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #LestWeForget
October 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This administration wouldn't know the truth if it bit them on their nose!!!
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Scott Bessent says China ‘ready to make a deal’ to avoid new 100% tariff: Full interview
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Yeah Toronto. 1 down, 3 to go!
October 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Of course she does, she has no spine, is a jellyfish and will never stand up to her friend #trump
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Alberta’s Smith applauds decision to end Ontario tariff ad campaign, urges diplomacy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ontario is making the right decision by ending its tariff ad campaign that led U.S. President Donald Trump to call off all trade talks with Canada.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
A reading suggestions for #trump and #noem
The Diary of a Young Girl share.google/czbh3VY1uuse...
October 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Go Jays Go!!!
October 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM