Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
“A government does not reach for the notwithstanding clause four times in a month unless something is deeply wrong. This isn’t normal. It isn’t safe. And it isn’t democracy. Each time rights are pushed aside, a warning siren is blaring: Power is being placed above people.”
~ Stephanie Shostak
~ Stephanie Shostak
Thursday's letters: UCP hiding from accountability
Edmonton Journal readers speak out on on Alberta invoking the notwithstanding clause and CFL rule changes.
edmontonjournal.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“A government does not reach for the notwithstanding clause four times in a month unless something is deeply wrong. This isn’t normal. It isn’t safe. And it isn’t democracy. Each time rights are pushed aside, a warning siren is blaring: Power is being placed above people.”
~ Stephanie Shostak
~ Stephanie Shostak
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
Remember this when you think they should have let the ostriches live.
So we have a first for the H5N5 strain of the bird flu.
It's jumped from fowl to human.
The person's private chicken flock was the culprit.
Be careful when raising your laying hens. Follow your vets recommendations and directions.
Back yard chicken flocks can cause health issues.
#SheShed
It's jumped from fowl to human.
The person's private chicken flock was the culprit.
Be careful when raising your laying hens. Follow your vets recommendations and directions.
Back yard chicken flocks can cause health issues.
#SheShed
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Remember this when you think they should have let the ostriches live.
This is horrendous!!
November 22, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This is horrendous!!
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
Danielle Smith has already used the notwithstanding clause to remove workers', parents', and patients' rights to choose.
It's not hard to see where the road is leading. The UCP has given a roadmap, for those who need the help.
It's not hard to see where the road is leading. The UCP has given a roadmap, for those who need the help.
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Danielle Smith has already used the notwithstanding clause to remove workers', parents', and patients' rights to choose.
It's not hard to see where the road is leading. The UCP has given a roadmap, for those who need the help.
It's not hard to see where the road is leading. The UCP has given a roadmap, for those who need the help.
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
They're not even hiding it. Resolution #29 at this month's UCP AGM promises to roll back reproductive rights.
Don't think they'll use the notwithstanding clause to do it?
I've got a lab testing contract and boatload of Turkish Tylenol to sell you.
Don't think they'll use the notwithstanding clause to do it?
I've got a lab testing contract and boatload of Turkish Tylenol to sell you.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 AM
They're not even hiding it. Resolution #29 at this month's UCP AGM promises to roll back reproductive rights.
Don't think they'll use the notwithstanding clause to do it?
I've got a lab testing contract and boatload of Turkish Tylenol to sell you.
Don't think they'll use the notwithstanding clause to do it?
I've got a lab testing contract and boatload of Turkish Tylenol to sell you.
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
⚠️ BREAKING ⚠️
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
⚠️ BREAKING ⚠️
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
The Dynalife report is out.
"The auditor general’s report into the Dynalife testing fiasco is devastating for the UCP government."
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
"The auditor general’s report into the Dynalife testing fiasco is devastating for the UCP government."
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Braid: Auditor general finds stalling, bad planning, big losses in Dynalife report
Auditor General Doug Wylie finds faulting planing, denied evidence, big losses in Dynalife scandal.
calgaryherald.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The Dynalife report is out.
"The auditor general’s report into the Dynalife testing fiasco is devastating for the UCP government."
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
"The auditor general’s report into the Dynalife testing fiasco is devastating for the UCP government."
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
The narrative that we are being sold that our children's safety is somehow threatened by trans people participating in all aspects of public life as their authentic selves is the exact same bullshit that was peddled about queer folks 30 years ago. It was a lie then and it's a lie now.
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The narrative that we are being sold that our children's safety is somehow threatened by trans people participating in all aspects of public life as their authentic selves is the exact same bullshit that was peddled about queer folks 30 years ago. It was a lie then and it's a lie now.
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
So is Mark Carney going to go along with the suspension of human rights by MAGA government in Alberta?
You cant' do nation-building by allowing an autocratic government to suspend the charter rights of citizens.
Just say no Mark.
it's pretty straightforward.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
You cant' do nation-building by allowing an autocratic government to suspend the charter rights of citizens.
Just say no Mark.
it's pretty straightforward.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws
The Alberta government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to protect from legal challenge a trio of laws affecting transgender youth and adults.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
So is Mark Carney going to go along with the suspension of human rights by MAGA government in Alberta?
You cant' do nation-building by allowing an autocratic government to suspend the charter rights of citizens.
Just say no Mark.
it's pretty straightforward.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
You cant' do nation-building by allowing an autocratic government to suspend the charter rights of citizens.
Just say no Mark.
it's pretty straightforward.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
If you haven't already signed, called and shared, please do so.
Speak up for trans rights!
Speak up for trans rights!
Speak up for Trans rights and let the Premier know. #ABPoli Please sign, call, share:
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
URGENT: Send a Direct Message to the Premier
Now is the time to act. The Premier is about to introduce harmful anti-trans legislation early next week.
transactionalberta.ca
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
If you haven't already signed, called and shared, please do so.
Speak up for trans rights!
Speak up for trans rights!
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
The UCP: the NOT WORTH STANDING government.
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
November 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The UCP: the NOT WORTH STANDING government.
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
Call the Premier’s office:
780-427-2251 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 310-0000 (in Alberta)
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
Let’s be clear on this: Danielle Smith is ripping up the Charter of Rights & Freedoms to take away rights from the most vulnerable people in Alberta. And she’s doing it to protect herself from the militant wing of her own party, nothing more. Hope it’s all she’s ever remembered for in the long run
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Let’s be clear on this: Danielle Smith is ripping up the Charter of Rights & Freedoms to take away rights from the most vulnerable people in Alberta. And she’s doing it to protect herself from the militant wing of her own party, nothing more. Hope it’s all she’s ever remembered for in the long run
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
The UCP has invoked the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively. Again. This time to strip the Charter rights of trans children and adults.
This is sadly and entirely predictable from a populist government bent on removing checks on its power. 🧵
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/populism-f...
This is sadly and entirely predictable from a populist government bent on removing checks on its power. 🧵
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/populism-f...
Populism, freedom, and democracy in Alberta (and beyond)
Lessons from my grade fiver's homework assignment
drjaredwesley.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The UCP has invoked the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively. Again. This time to strip the Charter rights of trans children and adults.
This is sadly and entirely predictable from a populist government bent on removing checks on its power. 🧵
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/populism-f...
This is sadly and entirely predictable from a populist government bent on removing checks on its power. 🧵
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/populism-f...
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
“Every Albertan deserves to feel safe and free of discrimination when accessing the health care that they need, and that care should be provided on the basis of the best medical evidence available, not politics or ideology,” @cgallaway.bsky.social
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
The AB govt will likely use the notwithstanding clause on 3 laws today & in so doing, obstruct access to gender-affirming health care.
"If this is allowed to pass the obvious question is: whose rights or which health care services will they attack next?” www.friendsofmedicare.org/use_of_notwi...
"If this is allowed to pass the obvious question is: whose rights or which health care services will they attack next?” www.friendsofmedicare.org/use_of_notwi...
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“Every Albertan deserves to feel safe and free of discrimination when accessing the health care that they need, and that care should be provided on the basis of the best medical evidence available, not politics or ideology,” @cgallaway.bsky.social
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
“This is an historic day. A day of celebration.”
“For the first time, a Palestinian flag is rising over our city.”
“Our identity as a community is recognized.”
“Even through unimaginable loss, we cannot be erased. Our stories and identity matter.”
“Look up, my friends. What do you see?”
“For the first time, a Palestinian flag is rising over our city.”
“Our identity as a community is recognized.”
“Even through unimaginable loss, we cannot be erased. Our stories and identity matter.”
“Look up, my friends. What do you see?”
November 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“This is an historic day. A day of celebration.”
“For the first time, a Palestinian flag is rising over our city.”
“Our identity as a community is recognized.”
“Even through unimaginable loss, we cannot be erased. Our stories and identity matter.”
“Look up, my friends. What do you see?”
“For the first time, a Palestinian flag is rising over our city.”
“Our identity as a community is recognized.”
“Even through unimaginable loss, we cannot be erased. Our stories and identity matter.”
“Look up, my friends. What do you see?”
Interesting that Marla Maples moved 6 year old Tiffany Trump all the way out to California from New York, just before she and Donald divorced. Could Marla have known about the dangers of leaving a young girl in close proximity to Donald?
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Interesting that Marla Maples moved 6 year old Tiffany Trump all the way out to California from New York, just before she and Donald divorced. Could Marla have known about the dangers of leaving a young girl in close proximity to Donald?
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
Let's talk about the Canadian govt and "Indigenous-washing"
Rachel Gilmore has an excellent breakdown of how the Ksi Lisims LNG project actually benefits Texas-owned Western LNG
vt.tiktok.com/ZSy7G4EKw/
Rachel Gilmore has an excellent breakdown of how the Ksi Lisims LNG project actually benefits Texas-owned Western LNG
vt.tiktok.com/ZSy7G4EKw/
TikTok - Make Your Day
vt.tiktok.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Let's talk about the Canadian govt and "Indigenous-washing"
Rachel Gilmore has an excellent breakdown of how the Ksi Lisims LNG project actually benefits Texas-owned Western LNG
vt.tiktok.com/ZSy7G4EKw/
Rachel Gilmore has an excellent breakdown of how the Ksi Lisims LNG project actually benefits Texas-owned Western LNG
vt.tiktok.com/ZSy7G4EKw/
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
Conservationist Jane Goodall honoured at Washington funeral as 'absolutely unstoppable
www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...
Conservationist Jane Goodall honoured at Washington funeral as 'absolutely unstoppable' | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Conservationist Jane Goodall honoured at Washington funeral as 'absolutely unstoppable
www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
It’s time to be our own best customer. It’s time to Buy Canadian.
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
It’s time to be our own best customer. It’s time to Buy Canadian.
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
“Should the Government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
Given Smith's use of the Notwithstanding clause, I want a referendum on this
Go to the link below to find a location & time to sign
#ableg #abpoli
Given Smith's use of the Notwithstanding clause, I want a referendum on this
Go to the link below to find a location & time to sign
#ableg #abpoli
Have you signed the Alberta Funds Public Schools Petition yet?
More signing locations up all the time at abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
#ableg #abpoli
More signing locations up all the time at abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
#ableg #abpoli
Alberta Funds Public Schools
A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.
abfundspublicschools.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
For those who may not know, the House Leader is Andrew Scheer and the Whip is Chris Warkentin.
This is abuse.
This is abuse.
Chris d'Entremont confirms the House Leader and Whip 'barged in', 'push his assistant aside', 'take the door and push it wide open' and again - 'How DARE you do that'.
Feels like there should be criminal charges for the push.
And "How DARE you" the outrage poem of the Conservatives.
Gross.
Feels like there should be criminal charges for the push.
And "How DARE you" the outrage poem of the Conservatives.
Gross.
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
For those who may not know, the House Leader is Andrew Scheer and the Whip is Chris Warkentin.
This is abuse.
This is abuse.
Why do you still have Facebook?
A stock dip comes after Reuters reported Meta estimated a chunk of revenue would come from running fraudulent ads.
Mark Zuckerberg Drops To Sixth-Richest After Meta Stock Slides
A stock dip comes after Reuters reported Meta estimated a chunk of revenue would come from running fraudulent ads.
www.forbes.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Why do you still have Facebook?
Reposted by Kathy Edmondson
CPC MP Jeneroux resigning is a result of the strong arm tactics to keep him in line, he can't move to the Libs and face the vitriol, but can't support Poilievre. This is a devastating development for the CPC, the fact he mentioned leaving his family alone, testament to the hateful CPC base. #cdnpoli
November 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
CPC MP Jeneroux resigning is a result of the strong arm tactics to keep him in line, he can't move to the Libs and face the vitriol, but can't support Poilievre. This is a devastating development for the CPC, the fact he mentioned leaving his family alone, testament to the hateful CPC base. #cdnpoli