@liberalnana.bsky.social
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If you are a Carney fan, this is a MUST watch. youtu.be/ZLZdHLGcsfc?...
JUST IN: Carney DOMINATES G20 Summit With Powerful Warning
YouTube video by Canada Today
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
If you are a Carney fan, this is a MUST watch. youtu.be/ZLZdHLGcsfc?...
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Evangelical Christianity a Big Driver of Alberta's Authoritarian Libertarianism?
Yup, IMO.
~25% of Alberta identify as evangelical Christians.
Explains a lot, doesn't it?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/5iV9_2t9buo
Yup, IMO.
~25% of Alberta identify as evangelical Christians.
Explains a lot, doesn't it?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/5iV9_2t9buo
Evangelical Christianity a Big Driver of Alberta's Authoritarian Libertarianism?
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Evangelical Christianity a Big Driver of Alberta's Authoritarian Libertarianism?
Yup, IMO.
~25% of Alberta identify as evangelical Christians.
Explains a lot, doesn't it?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/5iV9_2t9buo
Yup, IMO.
~25% of Alberta identify as evangelical Christians.
Explains a lot, doesn't it?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/5iV9_2t9buo
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The pro-Smith Twitter bots are in lock step. They are promoting the message that two-tier doesn't mean people will pay to see a doctor.
The truth is that it will be the start of a drastic degradation of the public system that will virtually guarantee that most Albertans will be forced to pay.
The truth is that it will be the start of a drastic degradation of the public system that will virtually guarantee that most Albertans will be forced to pay.
‼️ Danielle Smith's two-tier health care plan will be the end of universal public health care in Alberta, and the beginning of the end in Canada.
Zain breaks it down in this week's episode of 'Whatever This Is'.
Follow us here for more.
Zain breaks it down in this week's episode of 'Whatever This Is'.
Follow us here for more.
November 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The pro-Smith Twitter bots are in lock step. They are promoting the message that two-tier doesn't mean people will pay to see a doctor.
The truth is that it will be the start of a drastic degradation of the public system that will virtually guarantee that most Albertans will be forced to pay.
The truth is that it will be the start of a drastic degradation of the public system that will virtually guarantee that most Albertans will be forced to pay.
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I could not agree more strongly with this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Senators call on prime minister to ban advertising for sports betting | CBC News
Two senators are calling on the federal government to ban advertising for sports betting in Canada. A letter to the prime minister from Charlottetown Sen. Percy Downe and Waterloo Sen. Marty Deacon as...
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I could not agree more strongly with this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The trouble with the UCP's dual practice model?
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
Back in school, I wrote an essay about how two-tier healthcare would improve access for everyone.
It makes intuitive sense: create a second line and the original one gets shorter, right?
A better look at the evidence and arguments like Picard's changed my mind. 🧵
It makes intuitive sense: create a second line and the original one gets shorter, right?
A better look at the evidence and arguments like Picard's changed my mind. 🧵
Picard’s point on AB’s new “dual practice” plan: evidence shows letting surgeons bill public & private won’t fix wait times, it likely lengthens them, drains staff from public hospitals, adds red tape, and undermines access.
A solution in search of a problem. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/70a7e73...
A solution in search of a problem. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/70a7e73...
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The trouble with the UCP's dual practice model?
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
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Danielle Smith’s hero…
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Danielle Smith’s hero…
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“And, in fact, I did no such thing.
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Braid: Whodunit? Government blames ex-AHS boss in case of missing notebooks
Premier Danielle Smith's attempt to blame ex-AHS boss Athana Mentzelopoulos for destruction of key notebooks doesn't hold up.
calgaryherald.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“And, in fact, I did no such thing.
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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Welcome to Alberta where complete wing nuts are now free to spew dangerous harmful lies and pretend it's a sound professional opinion. And why not our Premier Danielle Smith does it on a daily basis and made a career of it on her radio show. We don't need American style free speech!
November 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Welcome to Alberta where complete wing nuts are now free to spew dangerous harmful lies and pretend it's a sound professional opinion. And why not our Premier Danielle Smith does it on a daily basis and made a career of it on her radio show. We don't need American style free speech!
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If the UCP gets their way women will die needlessly.
UCP does not value human life. So many of their policies lead to the death of Albertans.
#UCPDeathCult
UCP does not value human life. So many of their policies lead to the death of Albertans.
#UCPDeathCult
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If the UCP gets their way women will die needlessly.
UCP does not value human life. So many of their policies lead to the death of Albertans.
#UCPDeathCult
UCP does not value human life. So many of their policies lead to the death of Albertans.
#UCPDeathCult
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Centralization of power in the Premier's office. Every possible counterweight has been weakened: municipalities, AHS, AIMCO, universities, regulatory bodies, courts (see Notwithstanding Clause).
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Centralization of power in the Premier's office. Every possible counterweight has been weakened: municipalities, AHS, AIMCO, universities, regulatory bodies, courts (see Notwithstanding Clause).
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Spoke to a room of lawyers and judges tonight. Told them: when many Albertans picture the UCP base, they picture you.
They were shocked — most of them oppose the democratic backsliding.
I reminded them: as long as they stay silent, that perception will stick.
All pluralists need to speak out.
They were shocked — most of them oppose the democratic backsliding.
I reminded them: as long as they stay silent, that perception will stick.
All pluralists need to speak out.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Spoke to a room of lawyers and judges tonight. Told them: when many Albertans picture the UCP base, they picture you.
They were shocked — most of them oppose the democratic backsliding.
I reminded them: as long as they stay silent, that perception will stick.
All pluralists need to speak out.
They were shocked — most of them oppose the democratic backsliding.
I reminded them: as long as they stay silent, that perception will stick.
All pluralists need to speak out.
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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/...
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Tomorrow, the Auditor General will release his report into the UCP's Dynalife fiasco.
They're hoping to flood the zone this week with citizenship markers and anti-trans legislation.
Keep your focus on the targets.
And the broader pattern.
The UCP is shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy.
They're hoping to flood the zone this week with citizenship markers and anti-trans legislation.
Keep your focus on the targets.
And the broader pattern.
The UCP is shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy.
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 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Tomorrow, the Auditor General will release his report into the UCP's Dynalife fiasco.
They're hoping to flood the zone this week with citizenship markers and anti-trans legislation.
Keep your focus on the targets.
And the broader pattern.
The UCP is shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy.
They're hoping to flood the zone this week with citizenship markers and anti-trans legislation.
Keep your focus on the targets.
And the broader pattern.
The UCP is shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy.
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Let’s stop calling it the ‘notwithstanding clause’.
In practice, it’s actually the neofascist proviso.
🤷🙄🤷
In practice, it’s actually the neofascist proviso.
🤷🙄🤷
November 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Let’s stop calling it the ‘notwithstanding clause’.
In practice, it’s actually the neofascist proviso.
🤷🙄🤷
In practice, it’s actually the neofascist proviso.
🤷🙄🤷
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"By using the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively... the UCP is not simply admitting that their laws are breaching Charter rights and bypassing the courts. They are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a free and democratic society."
#abpoli #ableg
#abpoli #ableg
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 11:32 PM
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The media needs to stop rwading the government's talking points on Bill 10.
Aside from jury duty and voting, I have yet to find a single provincial program or service that requires Albertans to verify their citizenship.
So how does this remove red tape?
Aside from jury duty and voting, I have yet to find a single provincial program or service that requires Albertans to verify their citizenship.
So how does this remove red tape?
2️⃣ Services: Most provincial programs care about residency/immigration status, not citizenship. Non-citizen residents get health care, income supports, student aid, etc. A citizenship flag risks becoming a future gatekeeping tool, not a service “streamliner.”
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The media needs to stop rwading the government's talking points on Bill 10.
Aside from jury duty and voting, I have yet to find a single provincial program or service that requires Albertans to verify their citizenship.
So how does this remove red tape?
Aside from jury duty and voting, I have yet to find a single provincial program or service that requires Albertans to verify their citizenship.
So how does this remove red tape?
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Finally, some depth coming out of the Calgary Herald. calgaryherald.com/opinion/ucp-...
Leong: UCP learns first-hand how badly written laws can have bad consequences
From its use of notwithstanding clause against teachers to shoddy recall legislation, the Alberta government taking flak from all side.
calgaryherald.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Finally, some depth coming out of the Calgary Herald. calgaryherald.com/opinion/ucp-...
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My latest investigation for @thetyee.ca details what the UCP government doesn't want the public to know about their private surgery push.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta’s For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing | The Tyee
The shift strong-arms doctors but hasn’t saved money or shortened waits for critical operations, sources say. A Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM
My latest investigation for @thetyee.ca details what the UCP government doesn't want the public to know about their private surgery push.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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You have got to be fucking kidding me.
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada recently losing its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government might not have many options on the table to help get it back.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
You have got to be fucking kidding me.
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Alberta paid $2M to let Preston Manning turn his fictional pandemic report into official policy.
This is where we’re at in Alberta:
The people who freaked out over QR codes?
They’re writing public health rules now.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #PrestonManning #UCP #DanielleSmith #Alberta #PublicHealth
This is where we’re at in Alberta:
The people who freaked out over QR codes?
They’re writing public health rules now.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #PrestonManning #UCP #DanielleSmith #Alberta #PublicHealth
The Billion Dollar Boondoggle: $2 Million for a Science-Free Science Review
How Alberta spent $2 million on a pandemic “inquiry” led by a man who didn’t believe in pandemics.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Alberta paid $2M to let Preston Manning turn his fictional pandemic report into official policy.
This is where we’re at in Alberta:
The people who freaked out over QR codes?
They’re writing public health rules now.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #PrestonManning #UCP #DanielleSmith #Alberta #PublicHealth
This is where we’re at in Alberta:
The people who freaked out over QR codes?
They’re writing public health rules now.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #PrestonManning #UCP #DanielleSmith #Alberta #PublicHealth
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A Canadian company is servicing ICE flights?!
🧊✈️ Hello, Collaborator🖕
ICE Air flights at Seattle are now being refueled and serviced by SkyService, which is a... (checks notes)
😲 Canadian company 🇨🇦
Hmm...
ICE Air flights at Seattle are now being refueled and serviced by SkyService, which is a... (checks notes)
😲 Canadian company 🇨🇦
Hmm...
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A Canadian company is servicing ICE flights?!
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I spoke to @cohenjon.bsky.social yesterday about the great H5N1 ostrich cull. The biggest tragedy of is that it could have been avoided if the farm owners had responsibly enacted basic biosecurity & followed CFIA guidance for exemption.
They chose to do otherwise.
www.science.org/content/arti...
They chose to do otherwise.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Canadian government kills ostriches afflicted by H5N1 despite appeal from RFK Jr.
Culling proceeds after Canada’s Supreme Court ends heated 11-month battle over the fate of more than 300 birds
www.science.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I spoke to @cohenjon.bsky.social yesterday about the great H5N1 ostrich cull. The biggest tragedy of is that it could have been avoided if the farm owners had responsibly enacted basic biosecurity & followed CFIA guidance for exemption.
They chose to do otherwise.
www.science.org/content/arti...
They chose to do otherwise.
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says
Alberta accounts for 38% of Canada's measles cases this year
It’s not the flex you think it is Alberta, herd immunity is tanking 😑
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta accounts for 38% of Canada's measles cases this year
It’s not the flex you think it is Alberta, herd immunity is tanking 😑
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News
The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says
Alberta accounts for 38% of Canada's measles cases this year
It’s not the flex you think it is Alberta, herd immunity is tanking 😑
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta accounts for 38% of Canada's measles cases this year
It’s not the flex you think it is Alberta, herd immunity is tanking 😑
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Measles cases per 100K is also a map of how frequently the premier says "parental rights."
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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On my list of Canada's most reprehensible politicians, Poilievre and Scheer are numbers 1 and 2.
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
On my list of Canada's most reprehensible politicians, Poilievre and Scheer are numbers 1 and 2.