Talk to neighbors, friends, and family about your concerns. Encourage them to read media reports about the scandal, especially from @carrietait.bsky.social.

I hope the summary above is helpful as a conversation starter. People can get lost in the specific details and might need a primer.

So, if you're upset, call or write your MLA. Show up to protests. Demonstrate that this behaviour is not, in fact, Alberta as usual.

This will make dodging accountability unacceptable.

A full public inquiry is needed.

WHAT'S NEXT

The only people who can put direct pressure on the premier are those in her party caucus.

UCP MLAs have been known to bow to public pressure in the past. And premiers have been ousted for far less.

NOW WHAT

The Auditor General is investigating. His report must be made public and tabled with the legislature.

One of the investigators is suing the government for wrongful dismissal. This will force the govt to respond publicly.

The govt will hire its own investigator to examine procurement.

SO WHAT

This is not politics as usual. The size and scope of the funding involved is unprecedented in Alberta history. Premiers have been ousted for much less.

WHAT

The government is accused of funneling over $600 million to a donor, and then covering it up by threatening and firing people who were investigating.