Ritz 🍁
@ritzmotu.bsky.social
Edmonton, AB ❤️ Canada
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”~Einstein
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”~Einstein
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How to express your anger to your elected official. No lie, I stole some of this.
#ableg #abpoli
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#ableg #abpoli
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How to Swear at your Representative
YouTube video by The Strategists
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November 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
How to express your anger to your elected official. No lie, I stole some of this.
#ableg #abpoli
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#ableg #abpoli
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"The report highlights many issues faced during the investigation, including a lack of co-operation from key officials, obstruction of information by AHS & the province, & the destruction of evidence sought by the auditor general."
#abpoli #corruption
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli #corruption
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta's bid to privatize lab services wasted more than $100M: auditor general | CBC News
Alberta's auditor general has released a report detailing numerous failures in process and lack of due diligence by the province in its attempt to privatize community lab services.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
"The report highlights many issues faced during the investigation, including a lack of co-operation from key officials, obstruction of information by AHS & the province, & the destruction of evidence sought by the auditor general."
#abpoli #corruption
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli #corruption
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Delighted to see this.
Time for the environment to ride the wave of recalls and citizen initiatives!
This is the first legislative proposal (rather than a policy or constitutional proposal) under the Citizen Initiative Act.
Bonne chance & lots of hard work ahead.
#ableg #abpoli
Time for the environment to ride the wave of recalls and citizen initiatives!
This is the first legislative proposal (rather than a policy or constitutional proposal) under the Citizen Initiative Act.
Bonne chance & lots of hard work ahead.
#ableg #abpoli
⚠️ 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 3:00 AM
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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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Excellent discussion on the notwithstanding clause, representative democracy, and recall petitions. Enjoy.
#ableg #abpoli #alberta
#ableg #abpoli #alberta
I sat down with Rob Breakenridge to talk about the state of (direct) democracy in Alberta. Recalls, petitions, referenda, and hyperpartisanship.
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Podcast: UCP’s recall plans come back to bite them
A number of government MLAs are now being targeted with voter recall campaigns.
substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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"Wylie’s investigation found breakdowns in due diligence, risk assessment, and financial analysis. It also cites the involvement of then-health minister Adriana LaGrange and department staff in what should have been AHS matters." #FireLaGrange #RecallThemAll #Ableg #ABpoli #ResignSmith
"When procurement and governance and accountability breaks down, it's always Albertans who pay the price."
Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
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Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
dynalifey
edmontonjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Wylie’s investigation found breakdowns in due diligence, risk assessment, and financial analysis. It also cites the involvement of then-health minister Adriana LaGrange and department staff in what should have been AHS matters." #FireLaGrange #RecallThemAll #Ableg #ABpoli #ResignSmith
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Democracy At Risk: Alberta Under Danielle Smith
Thomas Thomas Lukaszuk on #ForeverCanadian and Smith's use of the Notwithstanding Clause 4x in the past 3 weeks.
"This is authoritarian," he said.
#ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/ZixmffoE-ss
Thomas Thomas Lukaszuk on #ForeverCanadian and Smith's use of the Notwithstanding Clause 4x in the past 3 weeks.
"This is authoritarian," he said.
#ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/ZixmffoE-ss
Democracy At Risk: Alberta Under Danielle Smith
YouTube video by Energi Media
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November 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Democracy At Risk: Alberta Under Danielle Smith
Thomas Thomas Lukaszuk on #ForeverCanadian and Smith's use of the Notwithstanding Clause 4x in the past 3 weeks.
"This is authoritarian," he said.
#ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/ZixmffoE-ss
Thomas Thomas Lukaszuk on #ForeverCanadian and Smith's use of the Notwithstanding Clause 4x in the past 3 weeks.
"This is authoritarian," he said.
#ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/ZixmffoE-ss
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#Alberta’s auditor general estimates the government’s failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.
More here 👇 #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
More here 👇 #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Alberta’s auditor says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
Alberta’s auditor general estimates the government’s failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
#Alberta’s auditor general estimates the government’s failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.
More here 👇 #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
More here 👇 #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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The idea that conservatives are fiscally responsible needs to be put to bed
Conservatives don't spend money on regular people
But they spend a ton of money on their corporations
#ableg #abpoli #Alberta
Conservatives don't spend money on regular people
But they spend a ton of money on their corporations
#ableg #abpoli #Alberta
#Alberta’s auditor general estimates the government’s failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.
More here 👇 #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
More here 👇 #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Alberta’s auditor says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
Alberta’s auditor general estimates the government’s failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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SOLIDARITY
Strike notice served by union representing Alberta nursing care staff | CBC Edmonton
#ableg #abpoli #abhealth
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/aupe-nursing-care-strike-notice-9.6984704
Strike notice served by union representing Alberta nursing care staff | CBC Edmonton
#ableg #abpoli #abhealth
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/aupe-nursing-care-strike-notice-9.6984704
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
SOLIDARITY
Strike notice served by union representing Alberta nursing care staff | CBC Edmonton
#ableg #abpoli #abhealth
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/aupe-nursing-care-strike-notice-9.6984704
Strike notice served by union representing Alberta nursing care staff | CBC Edmonton
#ableg #abpoli #abhealth
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/aupe-nursing-care-strike-notice-9.6984704
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@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: Apparently, Danielle Smith and the #UCP have decided they’re going to have to destroy health care in order to save it.
That’s about the most positive spin that can be put on their plan, revealed by the Globe and Mail Tuesday. #abpoli
That’s about the most positive spin that can be put on their plan, revealed by the Globe and Mail Tuesday. #abpoli
Danielle Smith’s Secret Plan to Destroy Public Health Care | The Tyee
A leaked document reveals the UCP is bringing in two-tier care.
thetyee.ca
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: Apparently, Danielle Smith and the #UCP have decided they’re going to have to destroy health care in order to save it.
That’s about the most positive spin that can be put on their plan, revealed by the Globe and Mail Tuesday. #abpoli
That’s about the most positive spin that can be put on their plan, revealed by the Globe and Mail Tuesday. #abpoli
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While Albertans face real crises, Premier Danielle Smith is scapegoating trans and gender-diverse people with Bill 9, overriding Charter rights to push hate-filled politics.
Canada’s unions won’t stand by. #cdnpoli #abpoli
Full statement: canadianlabour.ca/statement-of...
Canada’s unions won’t stand by. #cdnpoli #abpoli
Full statement: canadianlabour.ca/statement-of...
Statement of solidarity from Bea Bruske with Albertan communities impacted by Bill 9 | Canadian Labour Congress
Yesterday, Danielle Smith’s conservative government introduced its latest in a series of legislative attacks on the rights of its own community members, trans, and gender diverse Albertans. Attacks on...
canadianlabour.ca
November 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
While Albertans face real crises, Premier Danielle Smith is scapegoating trans and gender-diverse people with Bill 9, overriding Charter rights to push hate-filled politics.
Canada’s unions won’t stand by. #cdnpoli #abpoli
Full statement: canadianlabour.ca/statement-of...
Canada’s unions won’t stand by. #cdnpoli #abpoli
Full statement: canadianlabour.ca/statement-of...
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"The CCLA calls on the Alberta government to uphold the rule of law, respect the constitutional rights of all Albertans, and immediately withdraw its proposed legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause." #abpoli #ableg
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CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth - CCLA
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten t...
ccla.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"The CCLA calls on the Alberta government to uphold the rule of law, respect the constitutional rights of all Albertans, and immediately withdraw its proposed legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause." #abpoli #ableg
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An excellent read! Applicable to Dani/UCP and their big lie. "The big lies work! And then there is more lying, more hot air, a growing space, a sense of comfort, a safe space for fascist oligarchy." (T. Snyder) #abpoli #ableg
The Grift Bubble
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The Grift Bubble
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The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
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November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
An excellent read! Applicable to Dani/UCP and their big lie. "The big lies work! And then there is more lying, more hot air, a growing space, a sense of comfort, a safe space for fascist oligarchy." (T. Snyder) #abpoli #ableg
The Grift Bubble
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Grift Bubble
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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🚨 🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S SPEED LIMIT GAMBLE: IGNORING THE DEADLY LESSON NEXT DOOR 🇨🇦 🚨
Minister #Dreeshen is pushing to raise Alberta highway speed limits.
But evidence suggests this plan is less about efficiency and more about impulse control—with potentially fatal consequences.
#abpoli #trafficsafety
🚨 🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S SPEED LIMIT GAMBLE: IGNORING THE DEADLY LESSON NEXT DOOR 🇨🇦 🚨
Minister #Dreeshen is pushing to raise Alberta highway speed limits.
But evidence suggests this plan is less about efficiency and more about impulse control—with potentially fatal consequences.
#abpoli #trafficsafety
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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🚨 🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S SPEED LIMIT GAMBLE: IGNORING THE DEADLY LESSON NEXT DOOR 🇨🇦 🚨
Minister #Dreeshen is pushing to raise Alberta highway speed limits.
But evidence suggests this plan is less about efficiency and more about impulse control—with potentially fatal consequences.
#abpoli #trafficsafety
🚨 🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S SPEED LIMIT GAMBLE: IGNORING THE DEADLY LESSON NEXT DOOR 🇨🇦 🚨
Minister #Dreeshen is pushing to raise Alberta highway speed limits.
But evidence suggests this plan is less about efficiency and more about impulse control—with potentially fatal consequences.
#abpoli #trafficsafety
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"That the government seeks to avoid letting these claims run their course by relying on s 33 speaks volumes about its lack of confidence in its grounds for justification." #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
New Post: The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
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The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
By: Jennifer Koshan Case and Bill Commented On: Egale Canada v Alberta, 2025 ABKB 394 (CanLII); Bill 9, Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, 2nd Session, 31st Legislature PD…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Danielle Smith has a plan: Alberta will destroy health care in order to save it! albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/dani... #ableg #abpoli #HumanRights
Danielle Smith has a plan: Alberta will destroy health care in order to save it! - Alberta Politics
Apparently, Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party have decided they’re going to have to destroy health care in order to save it. That’s about the most positive spin that can be put on Ms. ...
albertapolitics.ca
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Danielle Smith has a plan: Alberta will destroy health care in order to save it! albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/dani... #ableg #abpoli #HumanRights
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More intimidation tactics from the UCP via MLA Nicolaides. The minister of Education is planning to anti-recall canvass while we work. Nowhere in the rules does it suggest this is allowed.
#abpoli #ableg #corruption #harrassment #intimidation not leadership.
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#abpoli #ableg #corruption #harrassment #intimidation not leadership.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:17 AM
More intimidation tactics from the UCP via MLA Nicolaides. The minister of Education is planning to anti-recall canvass while we work. Nowhere in the rules does it suggest this is allowed.
#abpoli #ableg #corruption #harrassment #intimidation not leadership.
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#abpoli #ableg #corruption #harrassment #intimidation not leadership.
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Today, government introduced Bill 9 legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to override a court ruling that protects youth access to gender-affirming care. This places government between a patient and their physician, undermining clinical autonomy. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Today, government introduced Bill 9 legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to override a court ruling that protects youth access to gender-affirming care. This places government between a patient and their physician, undermining clinical autonomy. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
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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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