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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 3h

Insomniac existential question: Is the American version of Free-Enterprise-Capitalism ultimately failing?

eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 1d

I believe our spirits are better than US booze.

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 1d

Just say no

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

“A pipeline rupture that sparked a 2024 wildfire in west-central Alberta was caused by a crack, says a report released Thursday.”

If we’re debating what can cause a wildfire still…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

TSB releases findings on Alberta pipeline rupture that caused explosion, wildfire | CBC News

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada published its findings on the causes of the rupture of a natural gas pipeline near Edson, Alta.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 2d

Canada's economy added 60K jobs in September while unemployment stayed flat #Canada #cdnpoli

Economists were expecting only a modest gain in jobs

www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Canada's economy added 60K jobs last month | CBC News

Canada's economy added 60,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 1d

Mr. Stamer: You & your Con-crew are very predictable. You offer opinions. Please see Stats Canada data:
B.C's unemployment rate was 7.1% in Sept 2025, unchanged from the previous month. The province's labour force increased & participation rate rose to 65.2%. Thank you.

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 1d

Mr Forseth; you & your C-crew are very predictable. You offer opinions. Please see Stats Canada data:
B.C's unemployment rate was 7.1% in Sept 2025, unchanged from the previous month. The province's labour force increased & participation rate rose to 65.2%. Thank you.

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 2d

What Canadians? Not this one; not anyone I talk to wants bitumen roaming the land, nor a repeat of the Valdez spill, which left ~ 3 decades of environmental damage. I know! How about a citizen's' petition?!

eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 3d

Solidarity /c AB teachers. Gov't is dishonest in claiming no money. Shame, for shame on them. Insist on a fair deal for your profession. AB has moola. 💰💰💰

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 3d

AND! Would anyone really expect that the 2 world leaders would toss around some numbers & shake hands? A deal, technically speaking, means both parties believe (or do) get their piece o'the pie. Incoming. . . deal. . . breathe.

eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 3d

The details are in the details. The PM said that there is a team (or teams) from Canada working on a deal; the details of the deal. We simply have to hurry up & wait. I am impressed with the PM's decorum & conduct at that WH meeting on Tuesday. Oh ye of little faith, be patient, maybe surprised!

eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 4d

Is it really "revenue neutral" if the municipality is covering all overhead and admin support? I'd be curious about their annual budget and how that $$$ is accounted for. Glad they are recruiting drs for sure; just have more questions.

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 4d

I don't acknowledge PP quotes (Boring). Our PM is a diplomat in every sense of the word. He is measured and moving forward and holding OUR ground. No complaints here.

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 4d

Body language tells: shaking her head, snorting, downward mouth. . . expressing what? Cornered? As interesting as what she said.

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 5d

Eby - BC is leading 🇨🇦 with major opportunities to deliver prosperity to all of Canada.
We have billions worth of private sector & First Nations led projects, that are ready to go and will create thousands of jobs.
Alberta’s fictional bitumen pipeline achieves none of these things. #cdnpoli

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 8d

And Dani; what about "our" Fort MacMurray, Fort Chip, Peace River and the other AB counties that YOU (et al.) have desecrated and devastated in reverence to the almighty dollar? As 1st Nations have said forever, "You can't eat money."

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 8d

I pride myself on tact, diplomacy and measured language. At times like these, I just have to say to premiers outside of BC, "Fuck Off." Respectfully, and sincerely, fuck off. How dare you?

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 8d

These conversations are sad, hey? Used to be free-wheelin' back-and-forth visiting, smiles on our faces. Always checking the exchange rates. Sigh.

eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 8d

It's not ObamaCare; it's the Affordable Care Act. You actually know that.

eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 9d

Forward to Danielle Smith, special delivery.

eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 10d

Dani Girl: possibly performative, just for provocation. Who cares? Dani; why don't you clean up Northern AB where the land has been sucked dry via fracking, and devastated by your pet industry spills, leaching ponds, etc; a toxic waste dump in your own back yard. There will be no bitumen via BC.

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 10d

www.pbs.org/newshour/sci...

25 years later, scientists still spot traces of oil from Exxon Valdez spill

Twenty-five years ago the Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker bound for Long Beach, Calif., ran aground off of the south coast of Alaska. The vessel released 11 million gallons of oil into Prince William Soun...

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The Ubiquitous J-Man @theubiquitousj-man.bsky.social · 10d

Oh, I absolutely agree!
I've talked to a number of Americans that I know the past few months, and EVERY one of them has apologized to me for their President's actions, without me mentioning anything to do with politics.
Maybe because they know that I'm a "progressive", but I doubt that's it...
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BradinBC🇨🇦 @bradinbc.bsky.social · 11d

I wish I could bury my head in the sand, like most Americans, but I’m Canadian and just can’t do that. So I’m reposting a gentleman from the U.S. who has been speaking truth to power forEVER, literally. Maybe have a listen my American friends. This matters to YOU! Not me 🍁🇨🇦 I’m just looking.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11d

Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.

Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.

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eljay @ljswannie.bsky.social · 11d

Flaw & irony; it's actually not Canada that may need protection.