Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦
@sphillipsab.bsky.social
Current: Founding Partner, Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips Policy Advisors
Www.mbpolicy.com
Adjunct, University of Lethbridge
Practitioner-in-Residence Fellow, University of Victoria
Former: AB NDP MLA & Minister of Environment, Parks & Climate Change
Www.mbpolicy.com
Adjunct, University of Lethbridge
Practitioner-in-Residence Fellow, University of Victoria
Former: AB NDP MLA & Minister of Environment, Parks & Climate Change
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If you are IN CALGARY this week, this would be a must-see for politicos.
#ABMunis
@abmunis.bsky.social
#ABMunis
@abmunis.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If you are IN CALGARY this week, this would be a must-see for politicos.
#ABMunis
@abmunis.bsky.social
#ABMunis
@abmunis.bsky.social
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A public option — for housing, telecommunications, or groceries — doesn't have to dominate the market.
"[It can] exist to keep private companies from profiteering and to offer a more affordable alternative.”
– @angella.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca
Read more at thewalrus.ca/are-we-going...
"[It can] exist to keep private companies from profiteering and to offer a more affordable alternative.”
– @angella.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca
Read more at thewalrus.ca/are-we-going...
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A public option — for housing, telecommunications, or groceries — doesn't have to dominate the market.
"[It can] exist to keep private companies from profiteering and to offer a more affordable alternative.”
– @angella.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca
Read more at thewalrus.ca/are-we-going...
"[It can] exist to keep private companies from profiteering and to offer a more affordable alternative.”
– @angella.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca
Read more at thewalrus.ca/are-we-going...
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Bought my tickets. Who’s going?
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Bought my tickets. Who’s going?
Saw a Canadian leftist-personality take a Mamdani victory lap this week, conveniently leaving out that 2 Dem women won Governorships with huge margins.
Look, it’s about winning everywhere we can - so we can do everything we can for people. Meet voters where they’re at. Reject the litmus test.
Look, it’s about winning everywhere we can - so we can do everything we can for people. Meet voters where they’re at. Reject the litmus test.
I heard some old friends at Pod Save America were in town, so I decided to stop by. As we saw this week, we can change this country for the better. But it’s going to take all of us getting organized and having honest conversations about the best way forward.
November 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Saw a Canadian leftist-personality take a Mamdani victory lap this week, conveniently leaving out that 2 Dem women won Governorships with huge margins.
Look, it’s about winning everywhere we can - so we can do everything we can for people. Meet voters where they’re at. Reject the litmus test.
Look, it’s about winning everywhere we can - so we can do everything we can for people. Meet voters where they’re at. Reject the litmus test.
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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“I don’t want to hear about the affordability.”
Trump: "I don't want to hear about the affordability, because right now we're much less. If you look at energy, we're getting close to $2 a gallon gasoline."
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
“I don’t want to hear about the affordability.”
Was one of the guests on West of Centre this week - the CBC’s Alberta Politics podcast - with @jaredwesley.ca and @colinaitchison.bsky.social
Check it out on Apple or Spotify…and subscribe. The gang at CBC Calgary are doing good work over there.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
Check it out on Apple or Spotify…and subscribe. The gang at CBC Calgary are doing good work over there.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
'A shock to the political system in Alberta'
Podcast Episode · West of Centre · 2025-10-31 · 44m
podcasts.apple.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Was one of the guests on West of Centre this week - the CBC’s Alberta Politics podcast - with @jaredwesley.ca and @colinaitchison.bsky.social
Check it out on Apple or Spotify…and subscribe. The gang at CBC Calgary are doing good work over there.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
Check it out on Apple or Spotify…and subscribe. The gang at CBC Calgary are doing good work over there.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
Alberta’s now the first jurisdiction to use the notwithstanding clause to take away the right to collective bargaining.
The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…
The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Alberta’s now the first jurisdiction to use the notwithstanding clause to take away the right to collective bargaining.
The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…
The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…
Some really good stuff here - check it out
You can say HELL NO too. Here's how:
Hit up the WEBSITE: www.cleanupyourmess.ca
#CleanUpYourMess #MakePollutersPay #PolluterPays #NoMAS #Conservation #ClimateChange #BigOil #cdnpoli #AER #yyc #abpoli
Hit up the WEBSITE: www.cleanupyourmess.ca
#CleanUpYourMess #MakePollutersPay #PolluterPays #NoMAS #Conservation #ClimateChange #BigOil #cdnpoli #AER #yyc #abpoli
October 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Some really good stuff here - check it out
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“The lives saved, the pain managed, the recoveries that looked like miracles — none of it came from celery juice or good vibes. It came from drugs. From ventilators. From the kind of brutal, unglamorous science these frauds now mock while calling doctors like me pharma shills.”
@canadahealthwatch.ca
@canadahealthwatch.ca
Notes from the ER in an Anti-Science Age
These conversations are increasingly common. And increasingly exhausting.
canadahealthwatch.ca
August 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“The lives saved, the pain managed, the recoveries that looked like miracles — none of it came from celery juice or good vibes. It came from drugs. From ventilators. From the kind of brutal, unglamorous science these frauds now mock while calling doctors like me pharma shills.”
@canadahealthwatch.ca
@canadahealthwatch.ca
Stephen Harper’s friend.
Hungary will not participate in the "coalition of the willing" created by Brussels for military support of Ukraine — Orbán
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Stephen Harper’s friend.
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I was told getting rid of the carbon tax would solve this problem.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Food inflation is going up. And there’s nothing anyone can do about it
While world events have greatly contributed to food inflation, environmental factors are a major driver
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I was told getting rid of the carbon tax would solve this problem.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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🚨🔥🎙️ One of key leaders of Team Canada today is @lanapayne.bsky.social
But it isn’t just about auto. 🇨🇦 is in middle of a massive shift:
▶️ Industrial strategy
▶️ Fixing labour disruptions
▶️ Power of unions
+++
50 mins of sharp ideas & shots fired.
www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-ep3...
#cdnpoli
But it isn’t just about auto. 🇨🇦 is in middle of a massive shift:
▶️ Industrial strategy
▶️ Fixing labour disruptions
▶️ Power of unions
+++
50 mins of sharp ideas & shots fired.
www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-ep3...
#cdnpoli
MBP EP3: Exclusive with Lana Payne
The Fight for Canada's Auto Sector and Our Industrial Future
Listen on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music.
In this episode Ben Woodfinden and Shannon Phillips talk with National President of UNIFOR L...
www.mbpintelligence.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨🔥🎙️ One of key leaders of Team Canada today is @lanapayne.bsky.social
But it isn’t just about auto. 🇨🇦 is in middle of a massive shift:
▶️ Industrial strategy
▶️ Fixing labour disruptions
▶️ Power of unions
+++
50 mins of sharp ideas & shots fired.
www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-ep3...
#cdnpoli
But it isn’t just about auto. 🇨🇦 is in middle of a massive shift:
▶️ Industrial strategy
▶️ Fixing labour disruptions
▶️ Power of unions
+++
50 mins of sharp ideas & shots fired.
www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-ep3...
#cdnpoli
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If you’re a trade association or company wondering about the context for increasing labour disruptions — @lanapayne.bsky.social has a message for you and some practical ideas about a path forward.
See the full episode of MBP Intel: www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-ep3...
#cdnpoli #canlab #cdnecon
See the full episode of MBP Intel: www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-ep3...
#cdnpoli #canlab #cdnecon
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
If you’re a trade association or company wondering about the context for increasing labour disruptions — @lanapayne.bsky.social has a message for you and some practical ideas about a path forward.
See the full episode of MBP Intel: www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-ep3...
#cdnpoli #canlab #cdnecon
See the full episode of MBP Intel: www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-ep3...
#cdnpoli #canlab #cdnecon
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The IMF says it “welcomes” Mark Carney’s plan to boost Canadian capital spending and use available fiscal room.
(A small violin plays for the credibility of Interim PBO Jason Jacques).
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#cdnpoli
(A small violin plays for the credibility of Interim PBO Jason Jacques).
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#cdnpoli
IMF Chief Says Canada Has Fiscal Room to Boost Capital Spending
The head of the International Monetary Fund says Canada has the fiscal room to make productivity-boosting investments, and praised the federal government’s proposed changes to budget timing.
www.bloomberg.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The IMF says it “welcomes” Mark Carney’s plan to boost Canadian capital spending and use available fiscal room.
(A small violin plays for the credibility of Interim PBO Jason Jacques).
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#cdnpoli
(A small violin plays for the credibility of Interim PBO Jason Jacques).
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#cdnpoli
Subscribe to MBP Intelligence and you get a little glimpse in to how great my job is: to get to listen to @tylermeredith.bsky.social think about politics and policy.
It’s free for a couple more weeks until it becomes a mini-retainer subscription service for clients.
Www.mbpintelligence.com
It’s free for a couple more weeks until it becomes a mini-retainer subscription service for clients.
Www.mbpintelligence.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Subscribe to MBP Intelligence and you get a little glimpse in to how great my job is: to get to listen to @tylermeredith.bsky.social think about politics and policy.
It’s free for a couple more weeks until it becomes a mini-retainer subscription service for clients.
Www.mbpintelligence.com
It’s free for a couple more weeks until it becomes a mini-retainer subscription service for clients.
Www.mbpintelligence.com
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NEW EP: Episode 1886: Talking Turkey
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social carve into the topics that dominated Thanksgiving dinner. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social carve into the topics that dominated Thanksgiving dinner. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
October 14, 2025 at 5:12 AM
NEW EP: Episode 1886: Talking Turkey
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social carve into the topics that dominated Thanksgiving dinner. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social carve into the topics that dominated Thanksgiving dinner. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
Nice
Edmonton - Mayoral Polling:
Knack: 41%
Cartmell: 21%
Mohammad: 10%
Walters: 10%
Jaffer: 7%
Caterina: 6%
Janet Brown/Trend Research / Oct 8, 2025 / n=1000 / Online
Knack: 41%
Cartmell: 21%
Mohammad: 10%
Walters: 10%
Jaffer: 7%
Caterina: 6%
Janet Brown/Trend Research / Oct 8, 2025 / n=1000 / Online
October 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Nice
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“It is not too much to ask that the premier of Alberta demonstrate the same level of respect for the mayor of Calgary and Calgary city council that she demands from the prime minister.”
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Braid: Upstart Calgary Party aims to boot the province out of city hall business
The Calgary Party and mayoral candidate Brian Thiessen say the big issue is provincial intrusion into city hall by Premier Danielle Smith.
calgaryherald.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
“It is not too much to ask that the premier of Alberta demonstrate the same level of respect for the mayor of Calgary and Calgary city council that she demands from the prime minister.”
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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🎧 Policy Nerds — Is child care capex for the federal budget even if it has huge labour supply benefits?
(Hint: No, but what does that mean for the future of social policy under Carney? Huge implications)
We get into this + much more latest pod www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-rou...
#cdnpoli
(Hint: No, but what does that mean for the future of social policy under Carney? Huge implications)
We get into this + much more latest pod www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-rou...
#cdnpoli
MBP Roundtable: Budget Changes, Pipeline Politics, and the State of Canada's Auto Sector
Listen on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music.
In this episode of MBP Intelligence Briefing, Ben Woodfinden, Tyler Meredith, Ken Boessenkool and Shannon Phillips discuss:
* Changes to the timing and pr...
www.mbpintelligence.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🎧 Policy Nerds — Is child care capex for the federal budget even if it has huge labour supply benefits?
(Hint: No, but what does that mean for the future of social policy under Carney? Huge implications)
We get into this + much more latest pod www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-rou...
#cdnpoli
(Hint: No, but what does that mean for the future of social policy under Carney? Huge implications)
We get into this + much more latest pod www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/mbp-rou...
#cdnpoli
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This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
⚠️ Chinese researchers have invented bone glue that mimics how oysters stick to surfaces underwater.
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
China's oyster-inspired 'bone glue' bonds fractures in minutes
A new oyster-inspired Bone-02 adhesive can revolutionize bone repair without metal fasteners.
interestingengineering.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
Evergreen statement
Apparently
Apparently
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
September 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Evergreen statement
Apparently
Apparently
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Newsom reacts to Kilmeade’s cold-hearted comments👇🏽
September 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Newsom reacts to Kilmeade’s cold-hearted comments👇🏽
Do all opinions need to be given a fair hearing by the Premier?
Smith's Alberta Next panel hears cheers for deportation, separation in Lloydminster
From me in the border city tonight:
www.thealbertan.com/alberta-news...
From me in the border city tonight:
www.thealbertan.com/alberta-news...
Smith's Alberta Next panel hears cheers for deportation, separation in Lloydminster
LLOYDMINSTER — Loud cheers for mass deportations and Alberta separation were the peaks of an otherwise tame and quiet town hall for Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel in Lloydminster.
www.thealbertan.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Do all opinions need to be given a fair hearing by the Premier?
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The fine folks @pembina.org have done the math on the toll of Alberta's UCP government's open war on clean power. Essentially an entire provincial grid's worth of emissions-free energy projects have been cancelled. Spectacular own goal, well done, Danielle Smith and team!
August 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The fine folks @pembina.org have done the math on the toll of Alberta's UCP government's open war on clean power. Essentially an entire provincial grid's worth of emissions-free energy projects have been cancelled. Spectacular own goal, well done, Danielle Smith and team!