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More meddling in things that they see as a disadvantage to themselves rather than actually trying to solve the problems the people of this province face. These recalls can’t happen fast enough.
There is a LOT in this legislation, to the point that big changes for Alberta's legal regulator are all the way at the bottom, including:
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta legislation would change citizen referendum rules, restrict political party names | CBC News
Bill 14, introduced Thursday by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, transfers powers from the chief electoral officer to the minister when deciding whether citizen petition initiatives should proceed. It a...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
More meddling in things that they see as a disadvantage to themselves rather than actually trying to solve the problems the people of this province face. These recalls can’t happen fast enough.
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Bill 9 is a trans rights issue.
Don't be fooled, because it's also a parental rights and bodily autonomy issue.
The UCP has no place in the living rooms and physicians offices of this province.
Don't be fooled, because it's also a parental rights and bodily autonomy issue.
The UCP has no place in the living rooms and physicians offices of this province.
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Bill 9 is a trans rights issue.
Don't be fooled, because it's also a parental rights and bodily autonomy issue.
The UCP has no place in the living rooms and physicians offices of this province.
Don't be fooled, because it's also a parental rights and bodily autonomy issue.
The UCP has no place in the living rooms and physicians offices of this province.
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Can we talk about THIS page for a minute?!?
AHS, while under the direct command & control of Smith and the UCP ACTIVELY destroyed evidence provided to them?
And records were withheld despite Smith’s promises?
The AG comes just shy of calling a coverup!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
AHS, while under the direct command & control of Smith and the UCP ACTIVELY destroyed evidence provided to them?
And records were withheld despite Smith’s promises?
The AG comes just shy of calling a coverup!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Between 1982 and October 2025, the Alberta government never used the notwithstanding clause. Now, they have invoked it twice in the last three weeks (and more to come).
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Between 1982 and October 2025, the Alberta government never used the notwithstanding clause. Now, they have invoked it twice in the last three weeks (and more to come).
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Today, Alberta introduced Bill 9 and invoked the notwithstanding clause to shield three anti-trans laws from constitutional challenge. These laws deny gender-affirming care to youth, erase 2SLGBTQI identities from schools, and ban trans girls and women from sports.
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Today, Alberta introduced Bill 9 and invoked the notwithstanding clause to shield three anti-trans laws from constitutional challenge. These laws deny gender-affirming care to youth, erase 2SLGBTQI identities from schools, and ban trans girls and women from sports.
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“This is one of the most consequential actions our government will take during our time in office,” says the woman who just suspended kids’ right to life, liberty, and security of the person.
Doing this two days before TDoR is particularly vile.
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause on trio of transgender laws
The Alberta government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause for the second time in less than a month in this case to protect from legal challenge a trio of laws affecting transgender youth...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
“This is one of the most consequential actions our government will take during our time in office,” says the woman who just suspended kids’ right to life, liberty, and security of the person.
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The Alberta Government is normalizing the use of the notwithstanding clause in an attempt to ignore the rule of law.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Alberta Government is normalizing the use of the notwithstanding clause in an attempt to ignore the rule of law.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
Use your voice. Protect the Charter. Stand up for human rights. Democracy depends on it.
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The Province of Alberta’s decision today to invoke the notwithstanding clause is deeply troubling to me. I believe that governments should not dictate decisions that should be left to families and health care professionals.
I support the charter rights of all Albertans.
I support the charter rights of all Albertans.
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Province of Alberta’s decision today to invoke the notwithstanding clause is deeply troubling to me. I believe that governments should not dictate decisions that should be left to families and health care professionals.
I support the charter rights of all Albertans.
I support the charter rights of all Albertans.
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Hard not to be both depressed & infuriated about these regressive, science-free, & cruel actions.
AB to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Very obviously, NO evidence these MAGA are laws needed.
AB to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Very obviously, NO evidence these MAGA are laws needed.
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 2:18 AM
Hard not to be both depressed & infuriated about these regressive, science-free, & cruel actions.
AB to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Very obviously, NO evidence these MAGA are laws needed.
AB to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Very obviously, NO evidence these MAGA are laws needed.
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I am pretty sure that when Merv Leitch and Peter Lougheed first created the notwithstanding clause, they didn’t mean it to be deployed to bully and oppress literal school children. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Alberta #notwithstandingclause
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 10:16 PM
I am pretty sure that when Merv Leitch and Peter Lougheed first created the notwithstanding clause, they didn’t mean it to be deployed to bully and oppress literal school children. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Alberta #notwithstandingclause
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This is what's at stake.
The UCP is not only dodging its responsibility to explain how Bill 9 is in any way proportionate or justifiable in a free and democratic society.
They are putting children at far greater risk of suicide.
The UCP is not only dodging its responsibility to explain how Bill 9 is in any way proportionate or justifiable in a free and democratic society.
They are putting children at far greater risk of suicide.
State-level anti-transgender laws increased incidents of past-year suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary young people by 7–72%
November 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
This is what's at stake.
The UCP is not only dodging its responsibility to explain how Bill 9 is in any way proportionate or justifiable in a free and democratic society.
They are putting children at far greater risk of suicide.
The UCP is not only dodging its responsibility to explain how Bill 9 is in any way proportionate or justifiable in a free and democratic society.
They are putting children at far greater risk of suicide.
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Fact for today: Canada has climbed from 4th to 2nd in the latest international reputation rankings. The US has dropped dramatically, from 30th to 48th among the 60 top economies. Switzerland ranks first, Russia last. The rankings are often a factor in country investment decisions.
November 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Fact for today: Canada has climbed from 4th to 2nd in the latest international reputation rankings. The US has dropped dramatically, from 30th to 48th among the 60 top economies. Switzerland ranks first, Russia last. The rankings are often a factor in country investment decisions.
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This is horrific.
Danielle Smith is dismantling the public healthcare system, and this is the result.
When is enough enough, Alberta? I mean come on. No amount of devout party loyalty is worth screwing over kids with cancer.
#ableg #cdnpoli
Danielle Smith is dismantling the public healthcare system, and this is the result.
When is enough enough, Alberta? I mean come on. No amount of devout party loyalty is worth screwing over kids with cancer.
#ableg #cdnpoli
“We were told that there are no beds in inpatient and that Ben is actually number four on the list waiting for a bed."
Boy with cancer’s chemo appointment cancelled amid Stollery space shortage
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Boy with cancer’s chemo appointment cancelled amid Stollery space shortage
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Boy with cancer’s chemo appointment cancelled amid Stollery space shortage | Globalnews.ca
An Edmonton mom said the Stollery Children's Hospital urgently needs to grow after a shortage of beds meant her son Ben was turned away from his scheduled chemotherapy treatment.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Today, I submitted 456,365 Albertans’ signatures to Elections Alberta, petitioning the Premier to do the right thing, avoid a divisive and economically harmful referendum, and allow MLAs to vote and reaffirm that Alberta’s future is in Canada.🇨🇦
Alberta is #ForeverCanadian
Alberta is #ForeverCanadian
October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today, I submitted 456,365 Albertans’ signatures to Elections Alberta, petitioning the Premier to do the right thing, avoid a divisive and economically harmful referendum, and allow MLAs to vote and reaffirm that Alberta’s future is in Canada.🇨🇦
Alberta is #ForeverCanadian
Alberta is #ForeverCanadian
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A shining city on top a hill #daniellesmith #alberta #firetheucp
YouTube video by Lisab0923
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October 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Albertans know what's at stake.
Danielle Smith is attacking teachers, parents, students, and workers. We won't stand for it.
Alberta's New Democrats stand for public education.
youtu.be/9EzivoHvA2U
Danielle Smith is attacking teachers, parents, students, and workers. We won't stand for it.
Alberta's New Democrats stand for public education.
youtu.be/9EzivoHvA2U
Albertans Rise Up Against Danielle Smith’s Attack on Public Education
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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October 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Albertans know what's at stake.
Danielle Smith is attacking teachers, parents, students, and workers. We won't stand for it.
Alberta's New Democrats stand for public education.
youtu.be/9EzivoHvA2U
Danielle Smith is attacking teachers, parents, students, and workers. We won't stand for it.
Alberta's New Democrats stand for public education.
youtu.be/9EzivoHvA2U
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
October 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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She sat there when McAllister said it. She sat there when the student’s mic was turned off, and when McAllister basically suggested the student should’ve been beat more as a child.
The Premier of Alberta sat there and did nothing.
If that it’s not tacit approval, what is?
#ableg
The Premier of Alberta sat there and did nothing.
If that it’s not tacit approval, what is?
#ableg
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
She sat there when McAllister said it. She sat there when the student’s mic was turned off, and when McAllister basically suggested the student should’ve been beat more as a child.
The Premier of Alberta sat there and did nothing.
If that it’s not tacit approval, what is?
#ableg
The Premier of Alberta sat there and did nothing.
If that it’s not tacit approval, what is?
#ableg
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Here is my best guidance, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons nearly nine years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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September 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Here is my best guidance, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons nearly nine years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...