Charles Smith
@profsmithsask.bsky.social
Teaching labour politics in Treaty 6 territory, the Paris of the Prairies. Co-Editor of Labour/Le Travail and President of CAWLS. Terrible guitarist. Even worse Pianist. Proud father of twins. Blue Jays nut. Fair weather runner. Opinions are my own.
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“This was a very very bad vote”
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
“This was a very very bad vote”
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Talked about the prospect of another pipeline and Carney's recent comments on my Monday political panel.
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
Danielle Smith’s pipeline still doesn’t have a business case
The biggest obstacle standing in the way of another pipeline to the West Coast isn't the tanker ban or federal climate policies. It's oil prices and the nature of the businesses that rely on them for ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Talked about the prospect of another pipeline and Carney's recent comments on my Monday political panel.
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
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For those who long for a return to a simpler time … when young children in wealthy, industrialized countries got to face life-threatening diseases on a regular basis as God intended
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination status
Public-health researchers say the return of endemic measles would carry serious health consequences
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
For those who long for a return to a simpler time … when young children in wealthy, industrialized countries got to face life-threatening diseases on a regular basis as God intended
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Some good news out of the court.
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Some good news out of the court.
We've known what to do, we've known how to do it, and yet the power of capital means governments in so many countries, mine included, refuse to make significant changes.
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We've known what to do, we've known how to do it, and yet the power of capital means governments in so many countries, mine included, refuse to make significant changes.
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Wow. Even within the limits of liberal democracy this is absurd. Also, I love that the AB premier dropped this in while announcing that their 'concession' to teachers about classroom complexity--the creation of a task force--won't include actual teachers on it. Honestly AB, this is embarrassing.
Premier Danielle Smith says courts should be more 'constrained' in making decisions
Alberta premier Danielle Smith commented on the justice systems involvement in deciding matters like the use of the not withstanding clause.
calgaryherald.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Wow. Even within the limits of liberal democracy this is absurd. Also, I love that the AB premier dropped this in while announcing that their 'concession' to teachers about classroom complexity--the creation of a task force--won't include actual teachers on it. Honestly AB, this is embarrassing.
I agree with Professor Muir. The longer you wait, the more likely you lose momentum.
An Alberta general strike raises many questions. Key among them are if — and when | CBC News
What are the legalities around a general strike? What moves could the Alberta government take to stop it? And if it does go ahead, when should it happen?
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I agree with Professor Muir. The longer you wait, the more likely you lose momentum.
I always hate the wordle days where I have to look up the word to see if it is an actual word. And those days I wonder: how have I never heard this word in over 45 years of speaking and studying the language?
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November 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I always hate the wordle days where I have to look up the word to see if it is an actual word. And those days I wonder: how have I never heard this word in over 45 years of speaking and studying the language?
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Highly recommend the new #Frankenstein on Netflix. It hit all the right notes for me. A little heavy handed in places perhaps, but a fascinating adaptation. Visually stunning.
November 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Highly recommend the new #Frankenstein on Netflix. It hit all the right notes for me. A little heavy handed in places perhaps, but a fascinating adaptation. Visually stunning.
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
Honestly, let's hear the arguments. But I'm curious how this is true given the costs of nuclear.
"Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for SaskPower, recently confirmed that nuclear power is a done decision for the province, and the question now remaining is which technology will be used."
"Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for SaskPower, recently confirmed that nuclear power is a done decision for the province, and the question now remaining is which technology will be used."
Large reactors entering the conversation as Sask. moves closer to nuclear: Cameco CEO
While Saskatchewan has been investigating the idea of small modular reactors for several years now, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel said recently, they’ve also been talking about larger reactors.
www.ckom.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Honestly, let's hear the arguments. But I'm curious how this is true given the costs of nuclear.
"Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for SaskPower, recently confirmed that nuclear power is a done decision for the province, and the question now remaining is which technology will be used."
"Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for SaskPower, recently confirmed that nuclear power is a done decision for the province, and the question now remaining is which technology will be used."
Funny, the party has no problem taking multinational corporate money from out of province. The hypocrisy is real.
Moe says proposed change to Saskatchewan Party membership rules 'not limiting anyone'
Premier Scott Moe defends the Sask. Party's consideration to preclude permanent residents and youth from voting in party matters.
leaderpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Funny, the party has no problem taking multinational corporate money from out of province. The hypocrisy is real.
Interesting. One of the narratives of the 2024 #Saskatchewan election was that the government was tired and out of touch--and out of ideas. Without renewing central leadership like his predecessor did in 2017, this will make this narrative even stronger in 2028.
'100 per cent': Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he will run for third term
Premier Scott Moe, speaking ahead of the Saskatchewan Party Convention this weekend in Saskatoon, says he's running again in 2028.
leaderpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Interesting. One of the narratives of the 2024 #Saskatchewan election was that the government was tired and out of touch--and out of ideas. Without renewing central leadership like his predecessor did in 2017, this will make this narrative even stronger in 2028.
Great piece Marc!
"Invoking the notwithstanding clause to short-circuit collective bargaining makes a mockery of the democratic process. It tells educators, parents, and students alike that your voices don’t count."
"Invoking the notwithstanding clause to short-circuit collective bargaining makes a mockery of the democratic process. It tells educators, parents, and students alike that your voices don’t count."
Opinion: Governments that silence teachers hurt students
What these premiers don’t understand or are unwilling to acknowledge is that teacher strikes are rarely about pay alone. They are acts of advocacy for the conditions that make real learning possible.
thestarphoenix.com/opinion/opin...
What these premiers don’t understand or are unwilling to acknowledge is that teacher strikes are rarely about pay alone. They are acts of advocacy for the conditions that make real learning possible.
thestarphoenix.com/opinion/opin...
Opinion: Governments that silence teachers hurt students
What these premiers don’t understand or are unwilling to acknowledge is that teacher strikes are rarely about pay alone.
thestarphoenix.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great piece Marc!
"Invoking the notwithstanding clause to short-circuit collective bargaining makes a mockery of the democratic process. It tells educators, parents, and students alike that your voices don’t count."
"Invoking the notwithstanding clause to short-circuit collective bargaining makes a mockery of the democratic process. It tells educators, parents, and students alike that your voices don’t count."
Musk's fascism, racism, xenophobia, and sexism is on full display.
Elon Musk makes himself far-right fixture after White House departure
The Tesla CEO once hinted he was done with politics – but he’s been leaning further into the international far right
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Musk's fascism, racism, xenophobia, and sexism is on full display.
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I'm sure the party's underway in the slums of the world's megacities, where they understand 'radically innovative capitalism' better than anyone else. #ElonMusk #Trillionaire
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I'm sure the party's underway in the slums of the world's megacities, where they understand 'radically innovative capitalism' better than anyone else. #ElonMusk #Trillionaire
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Canadian reality TV star threatens to go full Karen on most powerful elected official in NYC
Canadian multimillionaire and Shark Tank guy Kevin O'Leary went on TV to say he's upset Zohran won't talk to him: "I and others who invest in real estate have tried to get a meeting to figure out what's rhetoric and what's policy. So far for me it's been crickets."
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Canadian reality TV star threatens to go full Karen on most powerful elected official in NYC
Today’s bookstore pick up.
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Today’s bookstore pick up.
This is infuriating and I can only imagine the stress for couples and their nuptials. I really hope this goes nowhere and that the fines (plus legal costs are upheld), but with this SCOTUS and this POTUS...
A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This is infuriating and I can only imagine the stress for couples and their nuptials. I really hope this goes nowhere and that the fines (plus legal costs are upheld), but with this SCOTUS and this POTUS...
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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I’m a broken record on this, but Peter Drahos predicted this outcome in his 2021 book Survival Governance: The US (Canada even moreso) are simply too embedded in a carbon economy to resist the all-encompassing political and economic pressures. And so we get short-sighted policies and politicians.
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I’m a broken record on this, but Peter Drahos predicted this outcome in his 2021 book Survival Governance: The US (Canada even moreso) are simply too embedded in a carbon economy to resist the all-encompassing political and economic pressures. And so we get short-sighted policies and politicians.
