janine22.bsky.social
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2025 was the darkest for Alberta democracy.
Here are 10 things you can do this holiday season to help restore the light.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Here are 10 things you can do this holiday season to help restore the light.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
What Can We Do?
A Holiday Plan for Restoring Alberta’s Democracy
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December 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
2025 was the darkest for Alberta democracy.
Here are 10 things you can do this holiday season to help restore the light.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Here are 10 things you can do this holiday season to help restore the light.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
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🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ Huge crowds are out tonight at McDougall Centre in Calgary to rally against anti-trans Bill 9 and the Notwithstanding Clause.
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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savethecharter.ca
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ Huge crowds are out tonight at McDougall Centre in Calgary to rally against anti-trans Bill 9 and the Notwithstanding Clause.
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
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⚠️ URGENT UPDATE: Premier Danielle Smith has now used the Notwithstanding Clause TWICE.
First to force teachers back to work with Bill 2.
Now to override trans rights through Bill 9.
It violates rights, sidesteps the courts, and puts everyone’s protections at risk.
ACT NOW: savethecharter.ca
First to force teachers back to work with Bill 2.
Now to override trans rights through Bill 9.
It violates rights, sidesteps the courts, and puts everyone’s protections at risk.
ACT NOW: savethecharter.ca
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
⚠️ URGENT UPDATE: Premier Danielle Smith has now used the Notwithstanding Clause TWICE.
First to force teachers back to work with Bill 2.
Now to override trans rights through Bill 9.
It violates rights, sidesteps the courts, and puts everyone’s protections at risk.
ACT NOW: savethecharter.ca
First to force teachers back to work with Bill 2.
Now to override trans rights through Bill 9.
It violates rights, sidesteps the courts, and puts everyone’s protections at risk.
ACT NOW: savethecharter.ca
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Are you a young person, or know one, that wants to have an impact? Then apply to join Corey Hogan's youth council!
MP Corey Hogan's Youth Council 2025
Are you a young leader passionate about making a difference in your community? MP Corey Hogan’s Youth Council brings together motivated students and young adults from across Calgary Confederation to share their ideas, perspectives, and solutions on key issues facing Canada today. As a member, you...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Are you a young person, or know one, that wants to have an impact? Then apply to join Corey Hogan's youth council!
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Like me, many Albertans are caught in the middle between those who defend and oppose the government at all costs.
Fortunately, Peter Lougheed provided us with guidelines for how to approach these issues.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Fortunately, Peter Lougheed provided us with guidelines for how to approach these issues.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Like me, many Albertans are caught in the middle between those who defend and oppose the government at all costs.
Fortunately, Peter Lougheed provided us with guidelines for how to approach these issues.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Fortunately, Peter Lougheed provided us with guidelines for how to approach these issues.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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This week on ‘Whatever This Is’ we unpack why Danielle Smith is running Alberta like a cosplay authoritarian because she’s too weak to govern like a Premier.
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
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Operation Total Recall is a website with information on how to start and track the recall process for every MLA that voted in favour of Bill 2. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Operation Total Recall — Organize Local Recall Campaigns
Grassroots hub to organize riding-by-riding recall efforts for the 44 Alberta MLAs who supported using the Notwithstanding Clause against not just teachers, but all Alberta workers. Find your MLA, joi...
operationtotalrecall.ca
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Alberta's government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause this week to force teachers back to work and reportedly plans to use it again against trans kids in the coming days.
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
October 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Alberta's government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause this week to force teachers back to work and reportedly plans to use it again against trans kids in the coming days.
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
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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
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October 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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...
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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. #ableg
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. #ableg
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 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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. #ableg
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. #ableg
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Opinion piece from David King, former Alberta Minister of Education in a Progressive Conservative government, published in the Edmonton Journal (of all places), addressing the conduct of the UCP towards our public education system.
It is absolutely worth reading.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
It is absolutely worth reading.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Alberta undermining public education — and democracy
Any government that undermines ... the project of improving public school education in the face of difficulty is undermining ... democracy.
edmontonjournal.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Opinion piece from David King, former Alberta Minister of Education in a Progressive Conservative government, published in the Edmonton Journal (of all places), addressing the conduct of the UCP towards our public education system.
It is absolutely worth reading.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
It is absolutely worth reading.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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The Government of Alberta has referred to COVID vaccines as “an expensive intervention,” to justify a vaccine policy based on pre-ordering, radically reducing community access and charging most Albertans to receive the vaccine. Here are the facts. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
October 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Government of Alberta has referred to COVID vaccines as “an expensive intervention,” to justify a vaccine policy based on pre-ordering, radically reducing community access and charging most Albertans to receive the vaccine. Here are the facts. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
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Another Australian coal company has announced that it has reached a settlement ($95 million)with the GoA over its compensation claims due to Alberta's coal policy flip flops.
Once again this info comes to AB taxpayers from the company website.
No disclosure from the GoA.
#abpoli #cdnpoli
Once again this info comes to AB taxpayers from the company website.
No disclosure from the GoA.
#abpoli #cdnpoli
evolvepower.ca
October 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Got so annoyed while waiting to vote that I wrote a substack post. open.substack.com/pub/lisayoun...
I'd like to speak to the manager!
Go ahead.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Got so annoyed while waiting to vote that I wrote a substack post. open.substack.com/pub/lisayoun...
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Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province’s fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday… and Health link was flooded with thousands of calls👇
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Some Albertans frustrated and unable to book COVID-19 shots as fall campaign kicks off | CBC News
Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province’s fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday.
www.cbc.ca
October 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province’s fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday… and Health link was flooded with thousands of calls👇
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Some thoughts on how and why Alberta is "busily imposing administrative burdens to prevent citizens from doing things like getting vaccinations or voting in local elections" via @jlisayoung.bsky.social:
I'd like to speak to the manager!
Go ahead.
lisayoung.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Some thoughts on how and why Alberta is "busily imposing administrative burdens to prevent citizens from doing things like getting vaccinations or voting in local elections" via @jlisayoung.bsky.social:
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The Smith govt of AB, power w/out responsibility:
It wasn't me it was the AHS (Wyant report)
It wasn't me it was the AESO & AUC (remember the 'pause' on renewables).
It wasn't me it was OPEC (no money to pay teachers & PST is evil)
It wasn't me it was the feds (pretty much everything else)
#abpoli
It wasn't me it was the AHS (Wyant report)
It wasn't me it was the AESO & AUC (remember the 'pause' on renewables).
It wasn't me it was OPEC (no money to pay teachers & PST is evil)
It wasn't me it was the feds (pretty much everything else)
#abpoli
October 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The Smith govt of AB, power w/out responsibility:
It wasn't me it was the AHS (Wyant report)
It wasn't me it was the AESO & AUC (remember the 'pause' on renewables).
It wasn't me it was OPEC (no money to pay teachers & PST is evil)
It wasn't me it was the feds (pretty much everything else)
#abpoli
It wasn't me it was the AHS (Wyant report)
It wasn't me it was the AESO & AUC (remember the 'pause' on renewables).
It wasn't me it was OPEC (no money to pay teachers & PST is evil)
It wasn't me it was the feds (pretty much everything else)
#abpoli
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Still undecided on your #yycvote for mayor? Want something to talk about at the Thanksgiving table? We're happy to report strong support from candidates on the #greenlineyyc vision & increasing funding to transit in Budget 2026. There's differing opinions on downtown & Stage 2:
October 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Still undecided on your #yycvote for mayor? Want something to talk about at the Thanksgiving table? We're happy to report strong support from candidates on the #greenlineyyc vision & increasing funding to transit in Budget 2026. There's differing opinions on downtown & Stage 2:
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Dear rural Albertans,
Please read this thread. 👇🏻
And then ask yourself why you keep voting for this.
Please read this thread. 👇🏻
And then ask yourself why you keep voting for this.
RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #2
- Pt in their 40s, witnessed cardiac arrest
- EMS responds and begins resuscitation
- Only mins from nearest Hospital, but the ED is CLOSED
- Adjacent Hospital ED Closed too
- EMS crew NOT aware of ED closures
1/7
- Pt in their 40s, witnessed cardiac arrest
- EMS responds and begins resuscitation
- Only mins from nearest Hospital, but the ED is CLOSED
- Adjacent Hospital ED Closed too
- EMS crew NOT aware of ED closures
1/7
October 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Dear rural Albertans,
Please read this thread. 👇🏻
And then ask yourself why you keep voting for this.
Please read this thread. 👇🏻
And then ask yourself why you keep voting for this.
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Want to learn more about why teachers are striking in Alberta? Read @iandoktor.bsky.social to learn how Alberta Government went from having to convince 12% of teachers to sign up for their deal to now 90% of teachers voting against the governments deal www.parklandinstitute.ca/disrespect
When Disrespect Becomes Policy: How Government Neglect Sparked Labour Unrest
As Albertans brace for the first teacher strike in nearly 25 years, a new opinion piece on Parkland’s blog gives a frontline perspective on the government’s long war against public education.
www.parklandinstitute.ca
October 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Want to learn more about why teachers are striking in Alberta? Read @iandoktor.bsky.social to learn how Alberta Government went from having to convince 12% of teachers to sign up for their deal to now 90% of teachers voting against the governments deal www.parklandinstitute.ca/disrespect
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The lack of accountability is the point.
It’s easier to pretend you aren’t failing students, teachers, and parents if you stopped collecting evidence showing you’re doing exactly that.
It’s easier to pretend you aren’t failing students, teachers, and parents if you stopped collecting evidence showing you’re doing exactly that.
"Although the province stopped tracking class sizes in 2019, educators say anecdotally their classrooms are becoming increasingly jammed."
Honestly wild Alberta stopped tracking this data and we now have to rely on anecdotal evidence when it comes to a key issue holding up a new teachers contract.
Honestly wild Alberta stopped tracking this data and we now have to rely on anecdotal evidence when it comes to a key issue holding up a new teachers contract.
Alberta teachers and their employers have reached a tentative agreement | CBC News
Alberta teachers and their employers have reached a tentative agreement that could avert a strike in the province's schools, according to a statement from Finance Minister Nate Horner.
www.cbc.ca
September 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The lack of accountability is the point.
It’s easier to pretend you aren’t failing students, teachers, and parents if you stopped collecting evidence showing you’re doing exactly that.
It’s easier to pretend you aren’t failing students, teachers, and parents if you stopped collecting evidence showing you’re doing exactly that.
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