Justin Wheler (he/him)
@jwhel.bsky.social
Climate action, community, justice.
Saskatchewan kid in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada working for a better world
Saskatchewan kid in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada working for a better world
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
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We caught the UCP red-handed.
We asked Public Safety & Emergency Services for any correspondence between Min. Ellis & the Edmonton Police Commission.
They told us - twice - there was none.
We asked the Commission & got 130 pages including 5 letters signed by Ellis. #abpoli
We asked Public Safety & Emergency Services for any correspondence between Min. Ellis & the Edmonton Police Commission.
They told us - twice - there was none.
We asked the Commission & got 130 pages including 5 letters signed by Ellis. #abpoli
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
Using the voters list as a political weapon against a constituent feels like perfectly reasonable grounds for a recall to me.
Dale Nally's recall petitioner says he doesn't listen to constituents and cites his concerns over the notwithstanding clause.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Using the voters list as a political weapon against a constituent feels like perfectly reasonable grounds for a recall to me.
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
Moments ago, Premier Danielle Smith's government made a terrifying decision and introduced legislation to suspend the charter-protected rights of transgender young people in Alberta.
Now is the time to act. Visit www.stop-smith.ca to sign our petition denouncing this draconian erosion of freedom.
Now is the time to act. Visit www.stop-smith.ca to sign our petition denouncing this draconian erosion of freedom.
November 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Moments ago, Premier Danielle Smith's government made a terrifying decision and introduced legislation to suspend the charter-protected rights of transgender young people in Alberta.
Now is the time to act. Visit www.stop-smith.ca to sign our petition denouncing this draconian erosion of freedom.
Now is the time to act. Visit www.stop-smith.ca to sign our petition denouncing this draconian erosion of freedom.
Amazing group of brave trans and gender fluid kids standing up to Alberta UCP oppression and use of the notwithstanding clause today with many allies. My favourite sign: “more Santa Claus, less notwithstanding clause”
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Amazing group of brave trans and gender fluid kids standing up to Alberta UCP oppression and use of the notwithstanding clause today with many allies. My favourite sign: “more Santa Claus, less notwithstanding clause”
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
A large rally against Bill 9 and the use of the Notwithstanding Clause by the Alberta government is being organized by community groups in Edmonton.
Sunday, November 23
10:30 AM
Alberta Legislature, Edmonton
Make plans to be there on Sunday morning!
www.instagram.com/p/DRVCQZ6AVob/
#ableg #abpoli
Sunday, November 23
10:30 AM
Alberta Legislature, Edmonton
Make plans to be there on Sunday morning!
www.instagram.com/p/DRVCQZ6AVob/
#ableg #abpoli
Public Interest Alberta on Instagram: "Join us this Sunday, November 23 at 10:30 AM at the Alberta Legislature for a Transgender Day of Remembrance rally.
We gather to honour those we’ve lost, to upli...
This Sunday, November 23, Public Interest Alberta invites you to join the Transgender Day of Remembrance rally at the Alberta Legislature. We honor those we've lost, uplift our trans community, and re...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A large rally against Bill 9 and the use of the Notwithstanding Clause by the Alberta government is being organized by community groups in Edmonton.
Sunday, November 23
10:30 AM
Alberta Legislature, Edmonton
Make plans to be there on Sunday morning!
www.instagram.com/p/DRVCQZ6AVob/
#ableg #abpoli
Sunday, November 23
10:30 AM
Alberta Legislature, Edmonton
Make plans to be there on Sunday morning!
www.instagram.com/p/DRVCQZ6AVob/
#ableg #abpoli
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
CTV: Alberta musician and rancher Corb Lund has filed a new application for a citizen's initiative petition to stop coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQV...
Musician Corb Lund files application for petition to stop coal mining in the rockies
YouTube video by CTV News
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November 20, 2025 at 5:40 AM
CTV: Alberta musician and rancher Corb Lund has filed a new application for a citizen's initiative petition to stop coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fQV...
Edmonton, Sunday, 10:30. Get loud for our kids and neighbours and all human rights
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Edmonton, Sunday, 10:30. Get loud for our kids and neighbours and all human rights
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🏳️⚧️ There's a lot of anti-trans stuff going around lately, especially in the United Kingdom, so it's good to see someone standing up for trans people for a change.
bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com/news/article...
Woman refuses Cycling UK award over trans women being left out
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 AM
🏳️⚧️ There's a lot of anti-trans stuff going around lately, especially in the United Kingdom, so it's good to see someone standing up for trans people for a change.
bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com/news/article...
“there is a serious issue to be tried in respect of whether the ban will have a serious and profound effect on the psychological integrity of transgender and gender diverse youth by preventing and/or unduly limiting their access to health care … and by denying them autonomy over their bodies.”
ANALYSIS | Alberta's notwithstanding clause triple play on trans youth rights | CBC News
The Alberta premier's second, third and fourth uses of the constitution's nuclear option come after she repeatedly said trans policy bills struck balance on rights. Then it became clear the courts mig...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“there is a serious issue to be tried in respect of whether the ban will have a serious and profound effect on the psychological integrity of transgender and gender diverse youth by preventing and/or unduly limiting their access to health care … and by denying them autonomy over their bodies.”
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
On Alberta, trans youth, and the Danielle Smith’s 2nd, 3rd and 4th Charter rights override in a month:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | Alberta's notwithstanding clause triple play on trans youth rights | CBC News
The Alberta premier's second, third and fourth uses of the constitution's nuclear option come after she repeatedly said trans policy bills struck balance on rights. Then it became clear the courts mig...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On Alberta, trans youth, and the Danielle Smith’s 2nd, 3rd and 4th Charter rights override in a month:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
The only rights that the UCP seem to care about, courtesy of their DM of Justice, Malcolm Lavoie, are the so-called "property rights" of Australian coal companies.
In other words the non-constitutionally protected corporate property rights over real constitutionally protected human rights. #abpoli
In other words the non-constitutionally protected corporate property rights over real constitutionally protected human rights. #abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The only rights that the UCP seem to care about, courtesy of their DM of Justice, Malcolm Lavoie, are the so-called "property rights" of Australian coal companies.
In other words the non-constitutionally protected corporate property rights over real constitutionally protected human rights. #abpoli
In other words the non-constitutionally protected corporate property rights over real constitutionally protected human rights. #abpoli
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
Oh what a coincidence. Better take away the rights of vulnerable kids to distract. Craven and disgusting UCP
The report is expected to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly by the Chair of the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices at approximately 3 p.m. Once tabled, the report will be available online at oag.ab.ca.
#ableg #abpoli #Dynalife
#ableg #abpoli #Dynalife
Notice of Report Release - Office of the Auditor General, Alberta
Auditor General Doug Wylie is scheduled to release his report, An Examination of Community Laboratory Services (Contract with DynaLIFE), on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. This examination reports on th...
www.oag.ab.ca
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Oh what a coincidence. Better take away the rights of vulnerable kids to distract. Craven and disgusting UCP
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
The 2025 fall session of the Alberta legislature will come to be known, infamously, as the Notwithstanding Session.
I hope that it will also give rise to what will be known as the Notwithstanding General Strike.
The Charter shd protect the rights of minorities not the bigotry of the majority
#abpoli
I hope that it will also give rise to what will be known as the Notwithstanding General Strike.
The Charter shd protect the rights of minorities not the bigotry of the majority
#abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The 2025 fall session of the Alberta legislature will come to be known, infamously, as the Notwithstanding Session.
I hope that it will also give rise to what will be known as the Notwithstanding General Strike.
The Charter shd protect the rights of minorities not the bigotry of the majority
#abpoli
I hope that it will also give rise to what will be known as the Notwithstanding General Strike.
The Charter shd protect the rights of minorities not the bigotry of the majority
#abpoli
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
The UCP touts itself as a small, freedom-loving government.
Objectively, using the notwithstanding clause goes against both of those notions.
globalnews.ca/news/1153187...
Objectively, using the notwithstanding clause goes against both of those notions.
globalnews.ca/news/1153187...
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws | Globalnews.ca
The clause relates to laws that put restrictions on student pronoun changes at school, on girls' sports, and on medical therapies for young people looking to transition.
globalnews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The UCP touts itself as a small, freedom-loving government.
Objectively, using the notwithstanding clause goes against both of those notions.
globalnews.ca/news/1153187...
Objectively, using the notwithstanding clause goes against both of those notions.
globalnews.ca/news/1153187...
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
As a minister I strongly condemn the odious actions by conservatives in this province.
Invoking the Notwithstanding clause is a curtailment of democracy. But foremost, it advances the American far-right agenda rooted in diminishing trans lives in this province, notably trans youth. #abpoli #ableg
Invoking the Notwithstanding clause is a curtailment of democracy. But foremost, it advances the American far-right agenda rooted in diminishing trans lives in this province, notably trans youth. #abpoli #ableg
Supported by all UCP members present (36) and independents Pete Guthrie and Scott Sinclair.
Opposed by 35 NDP MLAs.
Opposed by 35 NDP MLAs.
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Alberta's justice minister has tabled a bill to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of legislation from legal challenges. The laws in question restrict the rights of transgender people in access to health care and sports, and affect K-12 education of all students.
#AbLeg #Abed
#AbLeg #Abed
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Shame on them all.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... “If passed, … Bill 9, would shield the laws from Charter challenges for five years.
It would also suspend the application of the Alberta Bill of Rights and the Alberta Human Rights Act to the laws in perpetuity”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... “If passed, … Bill 9, would shield the laws from Charter challenges for five years.
It would also suspend the application of the Alberta Bill of Rights and the Alberta Human Rights Act to the laws in perpetuity”
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Shame on them all.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... “If passed, … Bill 9, would shield the laws from Charter challenges for five years.
It would also suspend the application of the Alberta Bill of Rights and the Alberta Human Rights Act to the laws in perpetuity”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... “If passed, … Bill 9, would shield the laws from Charter challenges for five years.
It would also suspend the application of the Alberta Bill of Rights and the Alberta Human Rights Act to the laws in perpetuity”
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
this abhorrent decision cannot be allowed to stand. it’s long past time the abuse of the notwithstanding clause was addressed.
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
this abhorrent decision cannot be allowed to stand. it’s long past time the abuse of the notwithstanding clause was addressed.
We remember them
Frederick John Wheler
George Robert Warnock
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice
Frederick John Wheler
George Robert Warnock
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We remember them
Frederick John Wheler
George Robert Warnock
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice
Frederick John Wheler
George Robert Warnock
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice
Reposted by Justin Wheler (he/him)
A historic turning point for clean heating in Europe: For the first time, in the first half of 2025 sales of heat pumps in Germany have surpassed those of gas boilers.
This is a big milestone, demonstrating that the transition away from fossil fuels in our buildings is not just a future ambition.
This is a big milestone, demonstrating that the transition away from fossil fuels in our buildings is not just a future ambition.
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A historic turning point for clean heating in Europe: For the first time, in the first half of 2025 sales of heat pumps in Germany have surpassed those of gas boilers.
This is a big milestone, demonstrating that the transition away from fossil fuels in our buildings is not just a future ambition.
This is a big milestone, demonstrating that the transition away from fossil fuels in our buildings is not just a future ambition.