John McDermott
@jrmcd.bsky.social
Retired left-of-centre bureaucrat enduring the hell of an alt-right govt in Alberta, Canada. Never vote Konservative. He/him, on Treaty Six land
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On Human Rights Day, the UCP used the notwithstanding clause to take away Albertans’ rights.
Now they have gone even further by trying to stop the courts from doing their job.
Now they have gone even further by trying to stop the courts from doing their job.
The consequences of a government that acts without ethics or competence.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
On Human Rights Day, the UCP used the notwithstanding clause to take away Albertans’ rights.
Now they have gone even further by trying to stop the courts from doing their job.
Now they have gone even further by trying to stop the courts from doing their job.
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The UCP is pushing through a coal mining project that no one wants.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
The UCP would rather protect coal companies than our pristine Rocky Mountains.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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December 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The UCP is pushing through a coal mining project that no one wants.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
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Name a “wilder time” for Albertans... We'll go first 🔽
Wild Times with Danielle Smith & the UCP
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
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December 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Name a “wilder time” for Albertans... We'll go first 🔽
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Recently revealed documents show UCP staff toured a potential Recovery Centre site, just before the man at the centre of the CorruptCare allegations bought the building. None of this was reviewed in the Wyant Report. 1/2 🧶 #ABLEG #ABPOLI #CorruptCare
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Recently revealed documents show UCP staff toured a potential Recovery Centre site, just before the man at the centre of the CorruptCare allegations bought the building. None of this was reviewed in the Wyant Report. 1/2 🧶 #ABLEG #ABPOLI #CorruptCare
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Health care is supposed to help people, not insiders.
From Turkish Tylenol to private surgical deals, the CorruptCare scandal just keeps growing.
Albertans deserve answers.
Sign the petition for a public inquiry: albertandp.ca/corruptcare
From Turkish Tylenol to private surgical deals, the CorruptCare scandal just keeps growing.
Albertans deserve answers.
Sign the petition for a public inquiry: albertandp.ca/corruptcare
Health care, not CorruptCare.
Albertans deserve the truth. Demand a public inquiry now.
albertandp.ca
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Health care is supposed to help people, not insiders.
From Turkish Tylenol to private surgical deals, the CorruptCare scandal just keeps growing.
Albertans deserve answers.
Sign the petition for a public inquiry: albertandp.ca/corruptcare
From Turkish Tylenol to private surgical deals, the CorruptCare scandal just keeps growing.
Albertans deserve answers.
Sign the petition for a public inquiry: albertandp.ca/corruptcare
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The UCP do not care about about everyday Albertans. Under their watch, auto insurance premiums have soared to among the highest in Canada. This week, they proved their priorities by voting against my common-sense motion to make auto insurance more affordable. Albertans deserve better. #ableg #abpoli
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The UCP do not care about about everyday Albertans. Under their watch, auto insurance premiums have soared to among the highest in Canada. This week, they proved their priorities by voting against my common-sense motion to make auto insurance more affordable. Albertans deserve better. #ableg #abpoli
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WATCH LIVE – Naheed Nenshi, Heather Sweet and Alberta’s New Democrats introduce Bill 204, legislation that protects health care whistleblowers and strengthen accountability.
www.youtube.com/live/qhk_EsJ...
www.youtube.com/live/qhk_EsJ...
Protecting Health-Care Whistleblowers
YouTube video by Alberta's New Democrat Caucus
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November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
WATCH LIVE – Naheed Nenshi, Heather Sweet and Alberta’s New Democrats introduce Bill 204, legislation that protects health care whistleblowers and strengthen accountability.
www.youtube.com/live/qhk_EsJ...
www.youtube.com/live/qhk_EsJ...
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It’s no surprise that over a third of the UCP caucus has recall petitions filed against them. Scandal after scandal has left people exhausted with this government.
Albertans want better. They deserve better.
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Albertans want better. They deserve better.
youtube.com/shorts/h2nEc...
Scandal after scandal has left Albertans feeling exhausted with the UCP government.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
It’s no surprise that over a third of the UCP caucus has recall petitions filed against them. Scandal after scandal has left people exhausted with this government.
Albertans want better. They deserve better.
youtube.com/shorts/h2nEc...
Albertans want better. They deserve better.
youtube.com/shorts/h2nEc...
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Danielle Smith and the UCP keep using the notwithstanding clause to strip Albertans of their rights.
This is an abuse of power.
Every Albertan is at risk.
First teachers, now parents and children.
Who's next?
www.albertandp.ca/protect-your...
This is an abuse of power.
Every Albertan is at risk.
First teachers, now parents and children.
Who's next?
www.albertandp.ca/protect-your...
Stop the UCP from Trampling on Your Rights
Stand up for your Charter freedoms. Add your name today.
www.albertandp.ca
November 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Danielle Smith and the UCP keep using the notwithstanding clause to strip Albertans of their rights.
This is an abuse of power.
Every Albertan is at risk.
First teachers, now parents and children.
Who's next?
www.albertandp.ca/protect-your...
This is an abuse of power.
Every Albertan is at risk.
First teachers, now parents and children.
Who's next?
www.albertandp.ca/protect-your...
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WATCH LIVE: Naheed Nenshi, Kathleen Ganley, and Lizette Tejada are joined by Alberta students to highlight Bill 201 and call on the UCP to vote in support of increasing the minimum wage on Monday.
📺 Tune in now: youtube.com/live/yLHGxYJ...
📺 Tune in now: youtube.com/live/yLHGxYJ...
Protecting Workers’ Paycheques
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
WATCH LIVE: Naheed Nenshi, Kathleen Ganley, and Lizette Tejada are joined by Alberta students to highlight Bill 201 and call on the UCP to vote in support of increasing the minimum wage on Monday.
📺 Tune in now: youtube.com/live/yLHGxYJ...
📺 Tune in now: youtube.com/live/yLHGxYJ...
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Albertans want to bring back the Alberta advantage – an affordable life, fairness, and opportunity.
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
You deserve better. Alberta’s New Democrats are ready.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Albertans want to bring back the Alberta advantage – an affordable life, fairness, and opportunity.
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
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Everything we’ve heard indicates the UCP is about to override the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for the first time in Alberta’s history.
Which of our rights will Danielle Smith come after next?
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Which of our rights will Danielle Smith come after next?
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Which of your rights will Danielle Smith come after next?
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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October 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Everything we’ve heard indicates the UCP is about to override the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for the first time in Alberta’s history.
Which of our rights will Danielle Smith come after next?
youtube.com/shorts/UEVW3...
Which of our rights will Danielle Smith come after next?
youtube.com/shorts/UEVW3...
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Can you ...recall.. a worse Minister of Education?
Not that ... we can .. recall.
Not that ... we can .. recall.
October 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Can you ...recall.. a worse Minister of Education?
Not that ... we can .. recall.
Not that ... we can .. recall.
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Danielle Smith promised to fix healthcare in 90 days. It’s been over a 1000 days, and it’s only gotten worse.
You told us what better healthcare looks like.
We’re fighting for it. ⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/gBvdU...
You told us what better healthcare looks like.
We’re fighting for it. ⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/gBvdU...
Albertans told us what better healthcare looks like. Alberta's New Democrats are fighting for it.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Danielle Smith promised to fix healthcare in 90 days. It’s been over a 1000 days, and it’s only gotten worse.
You told us what better healthcare looks like.
We’re fighting for it. ⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/gBvdU...
You told us what better healthcare looks like.
We’re fighting for it. ⬇️
youtube.com/shorts/gBvdU...
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Alberta has now reported more cases than the ENTIRE United States. This measles outbreak was preventable, but the UCP chose not to prevent it.
Danielle Smith is ignoring health experts and putting our lives at risk to fuel her separatist drama.
This crisis needs action now.
Danielle Smith is ignoring health experts and putting our lives at risk to fuel her separatist drama.
This crisis needs action now.
July 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Alberta has now reported more cases than the ENTIRE United States. This measles outbreak was preventable, but the UCP chose not to prevent it.
Danielle Smith is ignoring health experts and putting our lives at risk to fuel her separatist drama.
This crisis needs action now.
Danielle Smith is ignoring health experts and putting our lives at risk to fuel her separatist drama.
This crisis needs action now.
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Canada is a place where your story matters, where your service strengthens the country, and where every chapter we write together makes us stronger.
Welcome home. 🇨🇦
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Welcome home. 🇨🇦
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This is the best place to call home 🇨🇦
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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July 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Canada is a place where your story matters, where your service strengthens the country, and where every chapter we write together makes us stronger.
Welcome home. 🇨🇦
youtu.be/kKt2zs0UY0M?...
Welcome home. 🇨🇦
youtu.be/kKt2zs0UY0M?...
Disgusting and blatantly cruel to our children.we need a proper, caring government that serves its citizens. Vote Alberta New Democrats.
There is a vaccine. There is a plan that could work.
However, the UCP, or any one of their four health ministers, refuse to act.
globalnews.ca/news/1125212...
However, the UCP, or any one of their four health ministers, refuse to act.
globalnews.ca/news/1125212...
Alberta surpasses 1,000 measles cases, AHS warns of potential exposures in Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
"Measles is a virus that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes," reads a post on the provincial government's website.
globalnews.ca
June 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Disgusting and blatantly cruel to our children.we need a proper, caring government that serves its citizens. Vote Alberta New Democrats.
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Donald Trump increased tariffs to 50% on steel and aluminum, affecting Canadian jobs.
Danielle Smith's response? Restocking American booze back on Alberta shelves! She can’t do anything that Trump might not like.
She’s a terrible negotiator and can’t or won’t stand up for Canada.
Danielle Smith's response? Restocking American booze back on Alberta shelves! She can’t do anything that Trump might not like.
She’s a terrible negotiator and can’t or won’t stand up for Canada.
June 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Donald Trump increased tariffs to 50% on steel and aluminum, affecting Canadian jobs.
Danielle Smith's response? Restocking American booze back on Alberta shelves! She can’t do anything that Trump might not like.
She’s a terrible negotiator and can’t or won’t stand up for Canada.
Danielle Smith's response? Restocking American booze back on Alberta shelves! She can’t do anything that Trump might not like.
She’s a terrible negotiator and can’t or won’t stand up for Canada.
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We have an opportunity before us:
With an ethical, competent government at the helm, Alberta could recruit the best scientists, researchers, professors, and healthcare professionals from the U.S. and from around the world to build a life here. #BetterIsPossible
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With an ethical, competent government at the helm, Alberta could recruit the best scientists, researchers, professors, and healthcare professionals from the U.S. and from around the world to build a life here. #BetterIsPossible
youtube.com/shorts/nfomu...
Alberta has an opportunity to make life better
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We have an opportunity before us:
With an ethical, competent government at the helm, Alberta could recruit the best scientists, researchers, professors, and healthcare professionals from the U.S. and from around the world to build a life here. #BetterIsPossible
youtube.com/shorts/nfomu...
With an ethical, competent government at the helm, Alberta could recruit the best scientists, researchers, professors, and healthcare professionals from the U.S. and from around the world to build a life here. #BetterIsPossible
youtube.com/shorts/nfomu...
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When I knock on doors I like to ask about people’s vote intention early in the conversation. Today I heard the following more than a few times from voters:
“Well, I had made up my mind, and then Carney showed up.”
Lots of folks have switched from CPC to LIB recently.
“Well, I had made up my mind, and then Carney showed up.”
Lots of folks have switched from CPC to LIB recently.
April 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
When I knock on doors I like to ask about people’s vote intention early in the conversation. Today I heard the following more than a few times from voters:
“Well, I had made up my mind, and then Carney showed up.”
Lots of folks have switched from CPC to LIB recently.
“Well, I had made up my mind, and then Carney showed up.”
Lots of folks have switched from CPC to LIB recently.
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi...
Remove Aaron Gunn for his residential school denialism
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: https://you.leadnow...
you.leadnow.ca
April 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi...
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Danielle Smith needs to hear us loud and clear:
We are united.
We are stronger together.
We are proud Albertans, and we are proud Canadians, too. That is who we are and who we'll always be. 🇨🇦
youtube.com/shorts/n5cHN...
We are united.
We are stronger together.
We are proud Albertans, and we are proud Canadians, too. That is who we are and who we'll always be. 🇨🇦
youtube.com/shorts/n5cHN...
Danielle Smith needs to hear us loud and clear
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Danielle Smith needs to hear us loud and clear:
We are united.
We are stronger together.
We are proud Albertans, and we are proud Canadians, too. That is who we are and who we'll always be. 🇨🇦
youtube.com/shorts/n5cHN...
We are united.
We are stronger together.
We are proud Albertans, and we are proud Canadians, too. That is who we are and who we'll always be. 🇨🇦
youtube.com/shorts/n5cHN...
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Today, on the Trans Day of Visibility, and every day, our message is clear: trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
And if you can’t be visible, if the hate feels too heavy some days, know that we see you and we love you.
🩵💗🤍
And if you can’t be visible, if the hate feels too heavy some days, know that we see you and we love you.
🩵💗🤍
March 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Today, on the Trans Day of Visibility, and every day, our message is clear: trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
And if you can’t be visible, if the hate feels too heavy some days, know that we see you and we love you.
🩵💗🤍
And if you can’t be visible, if the hate feels too heavy some days, know that we see you and we love you.
🩵💗🤍