Proud father of three. President of the Alberta Federation of Labour. My job is to stand up for Alberta workers. RESIST! afl.org/action-pages/resist/
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The headline news from Smith’s address is that she’s going to keep the separatist dream alive. But the equally important subplot is that she revealed her long-term goal. She wants “provincial rights” so she can make Alberta look less like Canada and more like Trump’s America.
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My son had brain surgery that gave him his life back. In the US, the bill would have been at least $500,000. Here in Canada, we paid $0. We Canadians don’t want any part of your con-man games, Mr. Trump.
Trump: "I would love to see Canada be the 51st state. The Canadians citizens, if that happened ... they'd have much better health coverage."
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“With the stroke of my pen,” Trump says he can stop companies from manufacturing cars in Canada. And he says he could stop Canada from being a “viable country.” This is how he treats America’s closest ally. This isn’t just bullying, it’s economic terrorism.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about JD Vance’s speech in Munich. It’s outrageous, yes. But it’s also important because it’s basically the MAGA crowd telling on themselves. Their strategy involves pulling out all the stops (misinformation, voter suppression etc) …
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This was Trudeau in Europe today. I know many of my fellow Albertans have been persuaded to hate him, but listen to this speech. It’s is shameful that he is being driven off the political stage at this moment of crisis. He’s not perfect, but he continues to do our country proud.
**WATCH THIS 🎞️** TRUDEAU’S GREATEST EVER SPEECH TO THE EU. 🤌🏼🇪🇺
🟥 PM, JUSTIN TRUDEAU 🇨🇦: “It's not just about Ukraine. It's about the rules and the VALUES and the principles of sovereignty, of independence, of territorial integrity that protects EVERY country in the world.”
#LeadershipMatters ✅
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Raptors president Masai Ujiri was carded as he attempted to join his team on the floor after Toronto’s historic NBA victory. I’m pretty sure none of the white owners or executives were subjected to the same indignity. cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba…
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“The provinces with the lowest happiness scores — Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario — are all led by conservative premiers. Ask yourself why that is.” cultmtl.com/2024/11/conserva…
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I’m sick of people trying to gaslight everyone by telling them “we’ve always had fires in Alberta.” Of course, we’ve always had fires. But the last few years are off the charts. I grew up here. The average used to be 12 HOURS of smoke cover in a summer. Now it’s days and weeks.
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On his last full day before being replaced as leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada, Trudeau took action to lock in universal child care for future generations — and to stand up to the American authoritarian, Trump. Trudeau is a class act.
Trudeau gets teary eyed while saying “we got you” and that ‘they are making sure the policies they put in place can not be removed by another government’.
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I thought the rally in Edmonton was big, but look at Calgary! Holy crap! Take that, Danielle! #ycc #ProtectTransKids #abpoli #AbLeg #cdnpoli
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This is a classic bully move. Canadians shouldn’t panic. It was expected. We need to focus on reducing our reliance on the American market. That means diversifying our trade relationships abroad and bolstering internal trade. ctvnews.ca/business/article/…
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On Friday, Trudeau said Trump’s desire to turn Canada into the 51st state is a “real thing.” Right wing trolls exploded, saying Trudeau was lying. Today, Trump was asked directly and he said … yes, it’s a real thing. When awful people show you how awful they are, believe them.
Trump during his Super Bowl interview: "I think Canada would be much better off being a 51st state because we lose $200 billion a year with Canada, and I'm not gonna let that happen."
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America DOES NOT lose or subsidize Canada $200B:
1) 2024 US-Canada trade deficit was $63B, lower than US deficits with China, EU, Mexico & Vietnam.
census.gov/foreign-trade/…
2) NATO allies commit troops & equipment on a voluntary basis, The 2% GDP guideline for defense spending is not a mandate.
nato.int/cps/uk/natohq/…
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Smith was only ever going to get to sit outside with thousands of other “ticketed guests.” Now she doesn’t even get to do that. Instead, she’s left going cap-in-hand to the Canadian Embassy to watch the inauguration on TV. What an embarrassment. cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/a…
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Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients put a $61.3-million avoidable burden on the Alberta health-care system during the fourth COVID wave, says University of Alberta study. Their “freedom” is not actually free. They rest of us pay in so many ways. #COVID19AB stalberttoday.ca/local-news/…
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Trump says “Canada doesn’t really exist,” while explaining why he thinks it should become a US state. It’s important to note that one of Putin’s justifications for invading Ukraine was that it “doesn’t really exist” as a nation & should be part of Russia. piped.video/pNFHbO-2lM8
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Danielle Smith made news for comments suggesting she asked Trump to interfere in the Canadian election. Now, she’s suggesting she would favour separating from Canada if Carney wins. A traitor and a separatist? Yep. She does NOT speak for all Albertans. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co…
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As an Albertan, I’m sick and tired of the UCP’s “poor me” victim schtick. They’re whipping up anti-Ottawa sentiment to distract from their own policy and economic failures, especially the health care corruption scandal. Don’t fall for it. #abpoli #ableg calgaryherald.com/news/natio…
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Big turnout for the Edmonton rally to oppose Danielle Smith’s anti-trans policies.
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… to win one election, then using that democratic mandate to basically make sure that there’s never a truly democratic election ever again. The fact that Europe has figured this out has the Trump/Putin crowd freaked out. So, by scolding the Europeans for cracking down on …
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Instead of being rattled by these remarks, European leaders should take them as proof that they’re on the right track. Musk is hiding behind claims of free speech in order to kill free speech and MAGA is hacking democracy to end it.
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I’m pretty sure Canadians understand why Trudeau is in Europe, right now. Don’t you? I’m also sure most Canadians approve. In fact, if he wasn’t there, people would be saying “why aren’t you taking the situation in Ukraine more seriously?” What he’s doing is call statesmanship.
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On Friday, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health finally issues a statement urging Albertans to get vaccinated in the face of a measles outbreak. On Monday, he’s out of a job. We are truly being governed by the Convoy Crowd. Alberta has become a Trumpian dystopia. #ElbowsUp
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I’m so sick and tired of MAGA North conservatives in my province threatening to break up our country if they don’t get their way. If they want to know who’s really threatening national unity, they should look in the mirror. My Alberta is part of Canada. Period. #TeamCanada 🇨🇦
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Hey, @PierrePoilievre! Canada Pension Plan (CPP) deductions are NOT taxes — they’re contributions to only pension most Canadians will ever get (no, not everyone gets a huge MP’s pension). And EI is insurance against unemployment. Again, NOT a tax. ctvnews.ca/politics/poilievr…
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Yes, I can confirm that Trudeau said his assessment is that what Trump really wants is not action on fentanyl or immigration or even the trade deficit — what he really wants is to either dominate Canada or take it outright. Tariffs are a tactic towards that end.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told business leaders at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit in Toronto that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada "is a real thing." cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau…
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…Musk and foreign-funded election interference, Vance is actually telling the Europeans (and us, here in Canada) exactly what we need to do to defeat the MAGA/Putin axis from taking over our democracies.
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Fox News (Donald Trump’s favourite TV media outlet) is saying that Danielle Smith’s flirtation with separatism will strengthen Trump’s hand with Carney and may even pave the way for Alberta to become the 51st state. Our Premier is literally a traitor. globalnews.ca/news/11170508/…
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I know haters are gonna hate …and that real Albertans like me are not supposed to say anything nice about the PM… but seriously …watch this whole interview… I mean ACTUALLY watch it …and then explain to me how Pierre Poilievre would be better for our province than this guy.
Despite record low polling, Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau confirms he'll lead the Liberals into the next election in an exclusive interview on #RealTalkRJ.
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/022124PMJT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/022124 #cdnpoli #PMJT
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So, I ruffled a few Conservatives feathers on Parliament Hill today. 🤷♂️ The phrase “they can dish it out, but they can’t take it” comes to mind. Wait until they see what I have to say tomorrow. Stay tuned! 😊
Today, @gilmcgowan, President @ABFedLabour called out @PierrePoilievre Conservatives on their destructive, self-serving politics while testifying at Industry & Technology committee. Conservatives are in it for themselves. #cndpoli Full Meeting: ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/…
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Here’s a good reminder that Canada does NOT have to follow the US to war … especially when that war is clearly cooked up on false pretences.
Prime Minister Jean Chretien receiving a standing ovation from his caucus after announcing Canada would not participate in a war on Iraq on March 17, 2003. credit: National Post
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Poilievre wants Canadians to believe he’s not MAGA. Then he says things like this: “A Conservative government would put an end to the imposition of woke ideology in the federal civil service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research.”
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I listened to this clip. The guy didn’t acknowledge that the federal government is protecting his job from being lost to cheap Chinese steel. He didn’t acknowledge that his family has dental coverage because of his union contract. He talked about “40 percent tax,” …
Trudeau's visit to Sault Ste. Marie wraps-up with a tense exhcange at Algoma Steel northernontario.ctvnews.ca/t…
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Danielle Smith and her supporters are clutching their pearls and claiming this comment from Carney is another affront to Alberta. Well, I’m an Albertan, and I’m not offended. Smith is definitely NOT speaking for all Canadians when she goes on Fox News. Truth hurts, I guess. 🤷♂️
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Danielle Smith says Canadians are at least partly blame for Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation. If we hadn’t continued to elect progressive federal governments, she suggests, we wouldn’t have drawn Trump’s ire. This is the language of abusers: “you made me do it!”
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Message to other Canadians: If you’re listening to the Current on CBC this morning, Drew Barnes do NOT speak for the majority of Albertans. We are NOT all northern Trumpsters. And we most certainly do NOT support Smith’s authoritarian Alberta Sovereignty Act.
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Other Canadians are going to get access to Pharmacare, but the UCP is going to keep Albertans out. The UCP wants to deny us all the benefits of being Canadian. Just so they can “own the libs.” We suffer because of their spite. Worst Alberta govt ever. cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/p…
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These Rebel and True North hacks are NOT reporters. They are far right activists with cameras and websites who masquerade as reporters. They’re free to write and post their drivel, but politicians have no obligation to cater to them. Bravo, Jagmeet. This is how it’s done!
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Here’s a good article about the speech. When you’ve got a bully on the defensive like this, don’t let up! Push harder. Continue doing the things he tells us not to do. It’s working! theguardian.com/us-news/2025…
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My message to Alberta teachers is simple: you will not stand alone. Tomorrow all other Alberta unions will meet to finalize a plan for unprecedented collective action. The executive council of the Canadian Labour Congress will also meet in emergency session.
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New evidence shows Trump is sowing separatist sentiment in Greenland to facilitate annexation by the US. Can there be any doubt that they’re doing similar things to support separatists in Alberta? apnews.com/article/denmark-g…
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Without mentioning her name, Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney smacked down Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her freelance “diplomacy” with Trump. “It’s not a good idea to insert yourself in the middle of negotiations and give conflicting signals.” cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal…
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Let it be known — if and when a vaccine is developed, it will be a result of public-sector scientists working in public-sector health care and research facilities. I’m so done with right-wingers denigrating and cutting the public sector! #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Canadian Research team has isolated the COVID-19 virus - Sunnybrook Research Institute sunnybrook.ca/research/media…
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A Conservative source told The Hill Times that 'at least 75 per cent' of Conservative MPs, most from Western Canada, 'support the Republicans in the U.S.' and are 'favourable' to Donald Trump. The CPC is MAGA north. They will NOT stand up to Trump. hilltimes.com/story/2025/03/…
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The big wigs at the Calgary Stampede knew about the abuse of children for DECADES and they did nothing. In fact, they helped cover it up. This is the REAL “leave our kids alone” scandal in Alberta. Where are the outraged conservative protests?! calgary.ctvnews.ca/we-are-de…
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There’s a good chance that Italy will be run by a fascist government after next week’s elections. This isn’t exaggeration or rhetorical overstatement: the party that’s heir to Mussolini’s political movement is literally poised to win. Dark days ahead. theatlantic.com/internationa…
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CTV needs to grow a backbone. They’ve just sent right-wing extremists the message that their online harassment works. Expect more of it. This incident also illustrates that “free speech” enthusiasts really only mean “freedom” for right-wing speech. Shame! pressprogress.ca/ctv-cancell…
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Trump threatens to crush the Canadian economy and Danielle Smith’s response is to … check notes … kiss his backside. She “stands up to Ottawa” but folds to Washington. So much for “Alberta strong and free.” 🙄
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Trudeau didn’t call Albertans fools. He said people like you are trying to fool working Albertans. You just proved his point.
Today, Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau spoke with Alberta media during which he managed to call Albertans fools, claimed the carbon tax was saving Alberta families thousands of dollars, and condemned anyone supportive of parental involvement in their child’s education.
We know that Albertans do not take his absurd claims seriously; however it is sad to see this Prime Minister, like his father before him, try to use Alberta as a punching bag to win votes in other parts of the country.
Instead of attacking our province, Mr. Trudeau could have informed our government about his visit to Alberta and extended an invitation to meet with me to discuss our amazing energy sector and workers, Alberta green technologies that are changing the world, removing red tape for struggling child care operators, or the housing and affordability challenges.
Next time the Prime Minister visits Alberta, I hope he calls my office to arrange a meeting as he did with the Premiers of Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba. I await his call.
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More people I know personally have gotten Covid in the past week than in the entire rest of the pandemic, so far. This is hitting very close to home for me. Literally. How many other people have had a similar experience?
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A UCP caucus member just called me to ask if there was anything the UCP could do to address the concerns of workers in Alberta. I told him the UCP has lost the moral authority to govern and that the best thing they could do for Albertans is to resign & call an election. #AbLeg
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Is anyone falling for this? It’s just more evidence that Trump and Poilievre are on the same team. They’re coordinating efforts. PP is in Trump’s pocket. Don’t fall for it.
Last night, President Donald Trump endorsed Mark Carney.
Why? Because, as Trump said, he’s “easier” to deal with, and knows that I will be a tough negotiator and always put Canada First. Carney is weak and would cave to Trump’s demands, just like he did when he moved his company headquarters from Canada to New York City.
Canadians don’t want a weak and conflicted leader. They want a strong Prime Minister who will put Canada First.
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I’m not a Liberal, but it’s hard to disagree with these points. Do we really want a science-denying, convoy-loving, crypto-scamming, corporate-coddling, northern Trumpster as Prime Minister?
Telling people they can opt out of inflation by investing in cryptocurrencies is not responsible leadership. Fighting against life-saving vaccines is not responsible leadership. Opposing the pandemic supports that saved jobs and helped families is not responsible leadership.
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This is significant. Charles was a high-profile conservative until Canadian conservative decided to follow the path of Trump Republicans towards authoritarianism.
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Two years ago, I supported the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act … and, today, I support the decision to appeal this unfortunate ruling. We Canadians need to see the occupation of Ottawa (and Coutts) for what it was: our January 6th. #NorthernMAGA
"We respect very much Canada's independent judiciary, however we do not agree with this decision," says Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland as she announces the government will appeal a Federal Court ruling that the February 2022 invocation of Emergencies Act was unreasonable.
#cdnpoli
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“Anyone who doesn’t take seriously the risk of COVID infection is in denial about the risk of long COVID and its potentially disabling effects.” Renowned doctor and scientist @EricTopol pulls no punches in this must-read column. #CovidIsNotOver latimes.com/opinion/story/20…
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How, exactly, is it “free debate” when you have three dudes on stage who agree with each other (parroting the same extreme right MAGA lines ad nauseum)? What you’re doing is NOT debate. It’s handing a government-sponsored megaphone to some of the world’s biggest jerks.
A packed house in Edmonton, Alberta to witness free debate, thought, and expression. We need more of this from all sides!
Thank you to @ConradMBlack, @jordanbpeterson, and @TuckerCarlson for coming.
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Our health care system is collapsing. Doctors are leaving the province. Our classrooms are bursting at the seams. Working Albertans are being flattened by an affordability crisis. And, amidst all of this, our Premier’s priority is … plastic straws?! What an absolute failure. 🤦♂️
Calgary is one step closer to getting free napkins, cutlery, condiments, and bags back… next, plastic straws!
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For folks saying “Smith is right to stop gender reassignment surgery for kids under 18” the truth is this kind of surgery is NOT being done on kids under 18. The question people SHOULD be asking is: “why is Smith making such a big deal out of something that’s not happening?”
Is what "they're" saying on the internet true? Are little kids REALLY having gender reassignment surgery in Alberta?
Dr. Kate Greenaway brings 20+ years of experience to our #RealTalkRoundTable.
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/020224RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/020224 #abpoli #ableg
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I have a serious question for Alberta media: why did so many of you frame your stories like this (“protesters on both sides of the climate change debate descended on downtown”)? I was there. There were 100 Greta supporters for every one opponent. 🤷♂️ edmonton.ctvnews.ca/we-stand…
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Hey, @trevortombe! How can you sit next to Premier Smith and not correct her on her misrepresentations of the equalization system? You’ve literally written several academic papers debunking her claims. The Alberta government sends exactly ZERO dollars to Ottawa.
Some folks need to understand: Alberta sends a lot of our hard-earned money to Quebec for their programs, while our own schools, hospitals, and roads need to make sacrifices... Let me explain.
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I know many people in my province have decided that they don’t like Trudeau. But, pitting personalities aside, the current government’s plan to lease federal land for housing is objectively better than the Conservative’s plan to simply sell it off to their developer friends.
The federal government owns tons of public land that’s not being used anymore. The Conservative Party wants to sell it all off for a quick profit.
We’ve got a better idea.
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Support for mandatory vaccinations is growing in Canada, poll finds. I think Canadians are finally saying “enough is enough” to the anti-vax/pro-MAGA charlatans. globalnews.ca/news/11472486/…
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On the eve of the biggest strike in Alberta history, tens of thousands of teachers and their supporters are rallying in multiple communities around the province. Here’s a small section of the crowd outside the Legislature. Danielle Smith provoked this. She will come to regret it.
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Never let big, profitable corporations tell you they can’t afford to pay their workers more. And never let them tell you workers just have to accept an ever-declining standard of living. Free collective bargaining works!
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Alberta calls in army to assist with wildfire situation. Just another example of the benefits of membership in the Canadian federation. The federal government is NOT the villain some politicians claim them to be. edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-…
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Flights by Canadians to the US are down by more than 70%. Canadians are more united and determined than ever before. We will not bow down to Trump! Most of us are firmly on Team Canada. Only Maple MAGAs like Danielle Smith are still traveling to the US. onemileatatime.com/news/airl…
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Finally, someone in the federal government is fighting back & saying what many Albertans are thinking: Danielle Smith’s focus on to stoking fears and embracing MAGA-style conspiracy theories is “bonkers.” She is burning our province down. Boissonnault is right to call her out!
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NDP MP Charlie Angus calls for investigation into Elon Musk over potential election interference. Angus says Musk has the power to 'easily impact our electoral integrity.’ Charlie is right! Musk must not be allowed to manipulate our elections like he did in America.
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This is a war of the billionaires against everyone else. Big tech billionaires (Musk, Zuckerberg etc) don’t pay taxes on their profits in Canada. Trump wants to keep it that way. We need to stand our ground! #ElbowsUp
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This is a powerful message from two important Alberta First Nations leaders. Danielle Smith may want to wade in the MAGA swamp, but a growing number of Albertans are making it clear that we won’t allow her to drag the rest of us in with her.
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Jasper and Jasper National Park are treasures for the world … and they’re a special haven for those of us lucky enough to live close by. What’s happening tonight breaks my heart. Prayers for those displaced by the fire and heartfelt thanks to those fighting it. #JasperFire
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Loblaws sent layoff notices to nearly all of its unionized employees at a Calgary warehouse that is in the midst of contract negotiations. This is a blatant intimidation tactic from a company that is making record profits, but refusing to pay living wages. calgary.ctvnews.ca/layoff-no…
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This is a very serious revelation. People have been wondering who has been bankrolling Alberta separatists. It looks like there’s a MAGA connection. Trump officials are said to have promised $500 million to help transition Alberta to the 51st state. desmog.com/2025/07/22/trump-…
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Rachel is absolutely right: Danielle Smith should not be normalizing Tucker Carlson’s dangerous views by sharing a stage with him. He’s free to spew is authoritarian, Putin-aligned bile. But what does it say about a Premier gives him a platform for magnify these views? #UCPisMAGA
Smith has restated her intent to meet with extremist Tucker Carlson.
By appearing on stage beside a person with such hateful, harmful views, Smith shows a total disregard for the negative consequences this will have on Alberta’s reputation, and casts severe doubt on her own.
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Our Premier is weird. Albertans are worried about the cost of living; a failing health care system; overcrowded schools; climate change, wildfires & droughts; and wages that don’t keep up with inflation. But she wants to talk about pronouns. Completely out of touch!
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September.
READ MORE: trib.al/mhiJvIJ
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Danielle Smith will share a stage with Ben Shapiro, a MAGA American podcaster who says Canada is a “silly country” that should be annexed without voting rights for citizens. This is not “diplomacy,” as Smith claims. She’s colluding with the enemy. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co…
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Smith used her platform to normalize separatism. “The vast majority of these individuals (promoting separatism) are not fringe voices to be marginalized or vilified. They are loyal Albertans.” This is BS. They ARE fringe. And, yes, the should be vilified! ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/…
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It’s official: Premier Danielle Smith can now call herself Queen of Measles. Alberta leads the continent in a preventable disease that leaves at least two of every 1,000 infections with severe intellectual disabilities, pneumonia or hearing loss. Or dead.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/07/…
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Child care. Dental care. Now Pharmacare. In the wings: anti-scab legislation (that will support workers in bargaining) and sustainable jobs legislation (that will give workers a seat at the table for economic policy). I’m so sick of hearing that “Canada is broken.” It’s not.
BREAKING: The Liberal government and the NDP have come to an agreement on pharmacare, clearing the way for the two parties to continue operating under the confidence-and-supply agreement that has helped keep the government in power over the past 2 years. cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal….
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Question for conservatives. You’ve spent the past two decades extolling the virtues of uniting the right, but when the left unites around a shared agenda, you lose your minds. Why is what’s good for the goose not good for the gander? #CognitiveDissonance #NeverVoteConservative
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It has become clear that anti-vax protesters have a very peculiar definition of freedom. They want restaurants & bars to be forced to serve them. They want people who are concerned about Covid to be forced to socialize with them or work with them. 1/2
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In court today, the UCP’s lawyer claimed that the February letter from Education Minister LaGrange telling school boards they couldn’t maintain their own mask mandates was merely “guidance.” Judge Dunlop then said: so you’d be okay if I made a declaration to that effect. 1/2
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There are many things that are weird about Pierre Poilievre, but one of the weirdest is that he seems to be on the list of politicians getting support from a right-wing bot army. Russians? Authoritarian billionaires? In either case, it should raise red flags for Canadian voters.
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The Supreme Court ruled that oil companies can’t use bankruptcy to shed their responsibility to clean up abandoned wells. But now Kenney is pledging to find a way around this decision. Who does this guy work for: citizens or oil companies? #ableg #abpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/k…
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In an emergency meeting tonight, the leaders of almost all of Alberta’s public and private unions unanimously agreed to send a message to Premier Danielle Smith, warning her not to use the Notwithstanding Clause against striking teachers. See full text of the statement below 💥👇
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Today, I made it clear to Danielle Smith that if she wins the UCP leadership and tries to pull Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), she’ll have a big fight on her hands. That money belongs to Albertans, not the UCP! #HandsOffOurCPP #AbLeg #abpoli afl.org/smith_will_have_a_bi…
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“We believe in choice,” says Danielle Smith. How about the choice to drive on the wrong side of the road? Or to dump toxic waste in our water supply? Ruling out sensible public health measures when they’re needed isn’t “freedom”; it’s negligence. #AbLeg edmonton.ctvnews.ca/we-suppo…
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This is a joke, right? Is our Premier completely oblivious to irony? Where is the fentanyl czar? Really? Where are YOU, Madam Premier? Hiding out in Panama? This is a pathetic attempt at deflection. Get back to Alberta & face the music. Anything less is cowardice. #abpoli #AbLeg
It has been a full week since U.S. President Donald Trump and the Canadian government reached a border security agreement that included a 30-day window to demonstrate our nation’s commitment to securing our shared border against fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration.
A key part of this agreement was the promised appointment of a ‘Fentanyl Czar’ to coordinate this effort between Canada’s various federal agencies, the U.S. government, and the provinces.
Alberta is perplexed and concerned by the delay in appointing this Fentanyl czar and calls on the federal government to do so without further delay. There is much work to be done, and while efforts to strengthen border security and crack down on fentanyl trafficking have begun across the country, these efforts will have limited effect without a federal lead to coordinate the national response.
This week, I will be joining my fellow Premiers in Washington, D.C., to advocate for a stronger U.S.-Canada trade and security partnership. It is incumbent upon the Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau to appoint the border czar in the coming days to support the Premiers’ and his own Ministers’ efforts in this regard.
Alberta also reiterates its call for a federal election to be held in March, immediately following the selection of the new Liberal leader on March 9, so that our country can negotiate a renewed trade agreement with the United States from a position of strength. Failure to do so risks the imposition of tariffs that will cost the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Canadians.
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You can’t make this stuff up. One of the guys who orchestrated the Coutts border blockade that disrupted the lives of thousands of Albertans for three weeks is complaining that the long wait for his court date is disrupting his life. Oh, the irony. #abpoli calgaryherald.com/news/local…
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Today, it’s demoralizing to be an Albertan. Tomorrow may be worse. But, as the leader of a large, province-wide organization, I know there are millions of us who don’t agree with the direction Danielle Smith and the UCP are taking our province.
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Remember when Poilievre and his federal Conservatives held up Canadian aid to Ukraine? It was a head scratcher at the time, but after today’s revelations about Russia interference in western democracies, it’s starting to make more sense.
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