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Wherein Smith posts a pic of the headline, not the article. "favours aligning with Sweden and Finland’s approach, where puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones are reserved for children and teens with a history of gender dysphoria that started in early childhood and has persisted for many years."

Of course he predicted higher gas prices....Now.

Small government!

This is a meme circulating among the Alberta separatists. This is not about equalization or pipelines. It is a desire to create some sort of (dis)utopia based on conspiracy theories.

"This isn’t about constitutional reform. It’s about politics. More specifically, it’s part of a broader and increasingly brazen [UCP] effort to either control the courts or, failing that, convince the public not to trust them. " www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

Calgary researcher advocates for ending daylight saving time as debate re-emerges calgaryherald.com/news/circadi...

Those Who Agree - "It is completely inappropriate to seek to weaken Canada, to go and ask for assistance to break up this country from a foreign power" 🟢 All: 81% 🟢 BC: 86% 🟢 ON: 83% 🟢 ATL: 83% 🟢 SK/MB: 82% 🟢 QC: 72% 🟢 AB: 69% Read it free: canadianpolling.substack.com/p/canadians-...

Please let the anger over ads during the CBC Olympics broadcast finally create the pressure for the government to fund CBC enough so it can stop having to rely on ad revenue.

If you're big comfy couch posting watch out because #Bluesky will label it as graphic media

"Whether it’s lies about the safety of puberty blockers or the competitive impact of allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports, the stances and statements Smith is repeatedly trotting out.... are at their best misleading and at their worst outright lies." xtramagazine.com/power/politi...

Wherein Tanya Fir refers to the next caller on her “callback list” as the “next motherfucker"... Not knowing that next person was a journalist. After she failed to hang up the phone properly. Just the most competent government ever. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

A reminder: Canadian Charter Section 24.(1) Anyone whose rights or freedoms, as guaranteed by this Charter, have been infringed or denied may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain such remedy as the court considers appropriate and just in the circumstances.

A lot of questions today about how Danielle Smith -- the "libertarian" and "conservative" -- could use closure & the notwithstanding clause to remove Albertans' Charter rights. The answer: she's neither libertarian nor conservative. Is the province or her party, though? We'll soon find out.+

Alberta Strong and Free, Notwithstanding open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...

Where's the premier while MLAs rush through an all-night debate on stripping Albertans of their Charter rights? An airport lounge, waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia. She didn't even bother to show up for the vote. I remember when conservatives turfed premiers for this level of hubris.

Today Danielle Smith claimed that this is exactly how Peter Lougheed would have believed the notwithstanding clause should be used... She couldn't be more wrong. /1

Alberta introduces back-to-work legislation, imposes new contract to end teachers strike buff.ly/XlmAgJa

FWIW, the notwithstanding clause says that legislatures are empowered to breach certain rights and freedoms. Not premiers. Time allocation removes the ability of MLAs to fulfill their constitutional responsibility to Albertans. Perhaps that's the point.

We are at the point where Danielle Smith would rather violate charter rights and create a constitutional crisis… Instead of paying teachers fairly and giving kids the classrooms they need. Read that again. Because this is where we are. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

With US carmakers pulling back to the US and Trump once again saying he’s cutting off negotiations with Canada, it seems pretty clear what Mark Carney should be doing: taking a meeting with BYD and other Chinese automakers to see if they want to build in Canada in exchange for lower tariffs.

In December of 2022, the Govt of Canada offered 96,000 bottles of Australian Tylenol (the real brand) to Alberta. It wasn’t AHS that refused. It was the govt, saying that wouldn’t be enough. How many bottles were actually used in hospitals? 9,000. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

At tonight’s “consultation”… When a high school kid tried to raise concerns about the teachers strike, Bruce McAllister cut the kids mic and then suggested his parents should have beaten him more. Listen to the clip yourself… It’s… Telling. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Fourteen staff members at a US animal shelter have been taken to hospital after the FBI used an incinerator at the facility to burn two pounds of seized methamphetamine. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Shots. Fired. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

I advocate for a "grim trigger strategy": cooperate until they deviate from the cooperative equilibrium, and then respond by ceasing to be cooperative "forever" (meaning as long as Trump is in power, at the very least). There is no forgiveness. wallsandbridges.substack.com/p/the-civili...

"We need systemic reform designed to foster trust, not just transaction. This means re-introducing routine, rules-based intergovernmental relations, where leaders know they'll meet regularly, under shared agendas, with accountability built into the process​." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

if you cannot make the #1 late night show financially viable, you have absolutely no business merging with any other company and ruining them, too and if that's just a cover for a politically-motivated cancellation...then that goes double

Rempel-Garner is right that there is a clear link between COVID and measles in Alberta (not the rest of Canada). And it can be traced to political culture and the actions of the Kenney/Smith governments.

While Canadian men and women were serving overseas during the First World War, teenagers were doing their part in Canada. They were working on farms to ensure food was produced for the war effort. This is the story of the Soldiers of the Soil and the Farmerettes. 🧵 1/10

Two years ago I lost my dad to cancer. He used to run marathons for our local cancer hospice and taught me to love the water by taking me swimming every week. So in his memory I'm raising money for the hospice not by running a half marathon... but by swimming one youtu.be/w5IfDfsazog

Alberta says it is not declaring a public health emergency over measles as cases continue to rise in the province. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid... #Alberta #measles

Can't fucking wait: www.cracked.com/article_1654...

This is one of the most vile, repulsive pieces ever published by CBC News -- it is not an interview, it is pure propaganda by an avowed Freedom Convoyer and anti-vaxxer who is listed as a "Freelance contributor" and openly links to right-wing screech harpy Kate McMillan. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

If Mark Carney folds in response to this pressure from Trump on the digital services tax, he proves he can be pushed around. The tax must be enforced.

Danielle Smith has quietly announced major changes to how spending and procurement will be working in Alberta Health Care. But she’s moving in a direction to have fewer safeguards in place. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli youtu.be/FftIBBy4-iI?...

An Alberta elementary school says it will need to convert its library and other spaces into classrooms to handle an influx of students in the fall. The school board in charge says it's not the only one forced to make changes #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Canada must re-examine Safe Third Country Agreement w/U.S. How can we call U.S “safe” for asylum seekers? We should reassess Canada-U.S. refugee policy, Protect affected families, Defend human rights. The travel ban took effect June 9, 2025. Canada must not remain silent. 3/ #HumanRights

UCP - “You should really consider limiting how much fish you eat from the Crowsnest Lake because the coal mines poisoned it. Check out recommended intake!” Also UCP - “We last updated the recommended intake in 2019 & Crowsnest Lake isn’t on it! Best of luck! #abpoli #cdnpoli

“As directed by the Government of Alberta, AGLC will resume accepting liquor products from the United States, effective immediately.” 3 months is plenty, right? #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli aglc.ca/liquor-bulle...

“Where does government see public health fitting in the new structure? The answer: It doesn’t.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Twitter down/broken again. Posts not loading. It's very frustrating (and confusing) that @cityofcalgary.bsky.social Calgary Transit administration only want to use Twitter for online customer service. They can expand to other social media sites, as well as do it within their own app. #yyccc

Isapo-muxika (Crowfoot) led his people, the Siksika, through a turbulent and changing time. One of the most important Indigenous leaders of the 19th century, he was respected by everyone he knew. He is remembered today as a great leader, and this is his story. 🧵1/12

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Norman Kwong is one of only five people to have his name on both the Grey Cup and the Stanley Cup. He helped bring the Atlanta Flames to Calgary. He served as the Lt. Governor of Alberta. He achieved great things throughout his life. This is his story. 🧵1/10

Happy Victoria Day and National Patriots' Day! Victoria Day is Canada's oldest holiday, dating back to before Canadian Confederation. It has a long and interesting history, so let's explore the story of the holiday that is the start of summer for Canadians! 🧵1/12

Alberta regulator approves Grassy Mountain coal exploration project www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...