Jared Wesley

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Uh oh. Sounds like it's time for another referendum?

Is no one going to ask *how* she plans on enforcing this? The party bylaws don't give her authority. This isn't the APP. Bylaws do matter.

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I resonate with this.

No rest for weary democrats in Alberta this week. Next up: pushing back against gerrymandering. Here's my latest on what it is, why we should care, and what we can do about it. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/plain-chea...

Disagree. Same cleavage, different issue. Far right populists vs mainstream conservatives. The latter are abandoning the sinking ship because the party is ungovernable. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/congratula...

For those, like me, who are confused about what the referendum outcomes could mean, this primer by @jaredwesley.ca is very helpful. What’s next? drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/whats-next...

"It’s clear the referendum results are a rejection of the separatist belief that Canada is irreparably broken. Most Albertans view it as fixable and worth repairing." But the fixes remain contentious. My latest: theconversation.com/albertans-so...

@brandimorin.bsky.social Brandi Morin reveals the many important takeaways from the massive turnout among Indigenous people in the Alberta referendum. indigenousinsider.substack.com/p/we-rocked-...

We need good losers and good winners in Alberta this week. My latest. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/democracy-...

It's Referendum Day in Alberta. What can we expect over the coming days, as results trickle in on the 10 questions? It depends. On a lot. My latest. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/whats-next

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Over the last year, I've had a lot to say about the Alberta Referendums. When it comes to defending the principles of liberal democracy, I found it difficult to stay silent. Here's what I've tried to add to our conversation. jaredwesley.ca/referendum

Heads up! This is a thread - more like a library/compendium - of my columns, speeches & podcasts about Alberta's referendum questions. I thought it might be useful if I gathered it all in one place, organized by time and topic. #Alberta #notothenine #abpoli #cdnpoli

"As an ongoing project, Canada requires us to live in the real world, alongside people with different experiences, priorities and values. It means understanding and persuading them if we want to govern on behalf of the entire society." My latest. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/my-closing...

The book had me thinking in new ways, every chapter! You should pick up a copy today! www.ubcpress.ca/the-new-poli...

Important message about the UCP's immigrant questions. www.muttart.org/2026/10/14/o...

I sat down with our counterparts at @theconversationuk.bsky.social to discuss the global context of the Alberta separatist movement. theconversation.com/qanda-with-a...

Pleased to be teeing up this important panel. Free registration for this in-person (only) event: www.ualberta.ca/en/events/sc...

The University of Alberta has a lot at stake in this month's referendum. It's crucial for all eligible members of our community to cast ballots. This video from the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta (AASUA) explains why. youtu.be/BpfiAHd2qYw?...

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“A pluralist democracy makes room for competing interests and resolves disputes through common norms and institutions. […] Pluralism does not let one faction claim exclusive ownership of the public will, especially when that faction has repeatedly failed to win an election.”

An organization barring media from covering “the most important free speech event of the year” is chef’s [redacted]

Deliberating before taking a stance on a political issue can improve how others view your character, but only if they disagree with you When people share the same views, deliberation tends to have little effect on how their character is judged by their allies. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

In overruling Edmonton's elected council, Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams actually said that those who supported the bylaw were "unAlbertan and UnCanadian." The hypocrisy of Danielle Smith complaining about federal overreach at the news conference was next level.

The UCP wants you to get bogged down on the policy debates around infill. Don't be fooled. Their intrusion into local democracy reveals something far more troubling to folks across the political spectrum. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/this-isnt-...

"The province’s dalliances with recall, petitions, and referendums have only empowered narrow factions, weakened representation, and distracted government." Ken Boessenkoool and I make the case for ditching direct democracy in Alberta. thehub.ca/2026/10/09/w...

Here is my recent interview with @ouralbertadvantage.bsky.social founder Avnish Nanda, who joined @carterab.bsky.social and @jaredwesley.ca for a conversation about fighting the noxious nine. #saynotothenine

I didn't mince my words. Alberta's anti-immigration referendum questions are racist. They are also a potential disaster for Alberta's economy. Last night, I rose in the Senate to denounce them - and to thank all the thousands of Albertans fighting against them. Please share. #notothenine #cdnpoli

There are two weeks to go in the Alberta referendum campaign. Not sure where to turn for information to make your choice? The Peter Lougheed School of Politics and Democracy at the University of Alberta has you covered. www.ualberta.ca/en/peter-lou...

This shift among separatists coincides with their abandonment of all things Danielle Smith. They have something in common with federalists. Everyone should vote No to the Nine.