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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 2d

🇨🇦October 13 In Canadian History🇨🇦

⚔️1812- 🇨🇦🇬🇧and 🪶allies defeated US forces trying to cross the Niagara.

⚜️1970- PM Pierre Trudeau uttered his famous line “Just watch me” to CBC reporter Tim Ralfe about using the war measures act during the FLQ crisis.
#cdnpoli #canada #canadianhistory

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 2d

🪶 Alberta’s new motto: “If you can’t fix it, bury your head in it!” 😂 From science denial to crisis dodging, this Venn diagram says it all. Nothing to see here… except everything. 🤦‍♀️🕳️
#AlbertaPolitics #DenialOfScience #OstrichLogic #NothingToSeeHere #ABleg #ABpoli #DanielleSmith #FireLaGrange

A three-circle Venn diagram titled “Alberta: When Ignoring It Is the Strategy.” The circles represent “The B.C. Ostrich Defenders,” “Minister Lagrange (Measles),” and “Premier Danielle Smith.” The overlapping areas are labeled “Denial of Science,” “The Crisis Avoiders,” and “The Self-Graveling Pivot.” At the intersection’s center, an illustration of an ostrich with its head buried in the sand stands over a small sign reading “Nothing to See Here.” The diagram critiques political and public health denial and avoidance strategies in Alberta.

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Jaimé "Ghost" Turner @jaimeturner.bsky.social · 1d

“What did the NDP ever do for Alberta?”

In the middle of an oil crash, they raised wages, improved worker protections, capped emissions, expanded parks, banned corporate donations & built the Calgary Cancer Centre.

Competence over ideology.

#abed #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #firetheucp

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 1d

Canada has #NeverPoiLIEvre and the US has Mike Johnson!

Both losers, both spew $(^&$&% from their mouths and both contribute absolutely nothing to the well being of their countries 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 ..they could be interchangeable!

At least Canadians made the smart choice - PM Carney

#MAGA #MAPLEMAGA #cdnpoli

TYGRESS @tygressive.bsky.social · 2d

Sums it up #cdnpoli

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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 1d

6/8
Eby is dismissing Smith's pipeline pitch as a "fictional" project with no proponent or funding, calling it a political stunt that could scare off real investors.

Smith, in turn, has called Eby's opposition "unconstitutional" and told him to stay out of a federal debate.
#CdnPoli #AbPoli #BCpoli

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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 1d

5/8
#B.C. Premier David #Eby is echoing these concerns, pleading with #Alberta and #Ottawa not to jeopardize tens of billions of dollars in "real projects" that are nearing final investment decisions.

"Please don’t upset the fragile consensus that we have currently," Eby said.

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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 1d

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🇨🇦 #ALBERTA #PIPELINE COULD ERODE #INDIGENOUS SUPPORT FOR #B.C. PROJECTS 🇨🇦

Smith's plan to push an oil pipeline to the coast threatens the "fragile consensus" that has allowed major #LNG and other resource projects to proceed.

Justine Hunter, The Globe and Mail.
#BCpoli #AbPoli #FirstNations

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Laurie Day @crankyoldlady.bsky.social · 1d

For 20 years I've lived back in Alberta and I don't remember this happening unless the ED were being renovated.
Danielle Smith is an O&G lobbyist with a side hustle as premier.
#DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead #EndUCPCorruption #CorruptCare #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Canadian Homebody @canadianhomebody.bsky.social · 3d

And yet people in Rural Alberta continue to vote for this party en masse.

Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 3d

RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #2

- Pt in their 40s, witnessed cardiac arrest
- EMS responds and begins resuscitation
- Only mins from nearest Hospital, but the ED is CLOSED
- Adjacent Hospital ED Closed too
- EMS crew NOT aware of ED closures
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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 1d

“Along with billion dollar Skills Development Fund Fiasco Ford gov is speeding in school zones and stunt driving! They have one set of rules for themselves and one for rest of us and they are giving our money to their rich friends! Ford is acting like Trump.” #Onpoli 🤬

👀 youtu.be/u4K0boYHo9k?si…

OSHOW SCANDAL PANEL: Carney Takes on Trump, Poilievre Copies MAGA, Ford Caught in 2 Huge Scandals 🇨🇦

YouTube video by The OShow with Laura Babcock

https://youtu.be/u4K0boYHo9k?si…

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Yves Leblanc @yvesleb.bsky.social · 1d

Sigh. Poilievre spends time on another "important" issue from the MAGA play book while Carney is working on diversifying our trade away from the US. #Cdnpoli

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 1d

When politicians make guarantees, they must be held accountable. Albertans were promised no out-of-pocket costs for healthcare — no exceptions. A $100 vaccine fee isn’t just a bill, it’s a broken promise. #Alberta #Accountability #HealthCare #AxeTheCaxTax #ABleg #ABpoli

A mock greeting card styled as an official government communication from Alberta. On the left side of the open card is a fake invoice labeled “Government of Alberta” with the provincial crest at the top. The address reads “Alberta Health, 10025 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1G.” The heading says “INVOICE – ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE,” with details showing a charge of $100 for a COVID-19 vaccination administrative fee. A large red rubber stamp diagonally across the invoice reads “RETURN TO SENDER” in bold block letters. Below, faint text clarifies “SAMPLE – SATIRE / NOT OFFICIAL.”

On the right-hand side, a printed letter is addressed to “Premier Smith.” The text reads:

Dear Premier Smith,
In April 2023, you made Health Care Guarantee, assuring Albertans that no one would ever have to pay out of pocket to see their doctor or receive the medical treatment they need — no exceptions.

I recently received a $100 administrative bill for a COVID-19 vaccine.

In the spirit of your promise, I am therefore returning this bill to your office for correction.

A Tax-Paying Albertan

The card combines political satire and protest imagery, criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for an alleged contradiction between a public healthcare promise and a supposed out-of-pocket vaccine fee. The “RETURN TO SENDER” stamp symbolizes the sender’s rejection of the bill and their demand that the government honor its guarantee of no-cost healthcare. The overall tone is formal, ironic, and defiant, intended to highlight perceived inconsistency in provincial healthcare policy while emphasizing that the image is parody, not an authentic government document.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 21h

Alberta premier Danielle Smith reveals she met with the Heritage Foundation - the group behind Project 2025 - shortly after Trump's election. Reporting by @desmog.com #abpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

Smith Reveals Meeting with the US Heritage Foundation After Trump Win | The Tyee

The Alberta premier said she met with the right-wing think tank because of its influence on the president.

thetyee.ca

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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you UCP voters for always supporting and never questioning my government propaganda about Alberta teachers.

We are continuing to enrich our wealthy friends as we underfund public education in favour of private charter schools none of you can afford!
#abpoli #ableg

A bar graph showing polling results from a survey asking the question: In this dispute between the Alberta government and the teachers, would you say your sympathies are more with:
1. The teachers
2. The government
3. Neither
4. Not sure/Can't say
The results show school aged children are 56%, NDP voters are 87%, while UCP voters are 28%, in favour of the teachers.
The results show school aged children are 27%, while the UCP are 40% in support of the government. The margin of NDP voters in support of the government is too small a percentile to view.
The results show school aged children are 20%, NDP voters are 8%, while UCP voters are only 28%, in favour of neither the teachers nor the government.
Overall, Alberta shows 58% are in support of the teachers, while 21% are in support of the government, while 18% are Neither.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 19h

When you're in a car speeding towards a cliff, what do you do?
a) Step on the gas.
b) Pull on the emergency brake.
If you answer "b", sign this petition:
leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...

#NoPipelines #ClimateEmergency #cdnpoli

Prime Minister Carney: Reject Smith's BC Pipeline - Leadnow

leadnow.ca

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atomicker.bsky.social @atomicker.bsky.social · 19h

For those of us who remember how Harper handled #FIPA -- the secrecy, the unecessary concessions, etc -- Carney's approach to the trade war now makes more sense.

thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014...

#Canada #CDNPoli #ElbowsUp

Harper's Sneaky, Undemocratic, Terrible Deal with China | The Tyee

Why the sudden ratification of FIPA is sparking startled outrage across Canada.

thetyee.ca

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atomicker.bsky.social @atomicker.bsky.social · 18h

Reminder: more pipelines for Mark Carney, Donald Trump, Danielle Smith & Scott Moe mean more #Drought, #Wildfires, and #ExtremeWeather for the rest of us.

bsky.app/profile/atom...

#Canada #CDNPoli #ClimateCrisis #NoPipelines #ExtremeWeather #GlobalBoiling

atomicker.bsky.social @atomicker.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI from 2011: the #KeystoneXL pipeline Carney & Trump are talking about resurrecting would be a "fuse to the biggest carbon bomb on the planet"

insideclimatenews.org/news/2908201...

#Canada #CDNPoli #ClimateCrisis #KXL #NoPipelines #ElbowsUp #USPoli

NASA's Hansen Explains Decision to Join Keystone Pipeline Protests - Inside Climate News

WASHINGTON—Unless Hurricane Irene interrupts his travel, renowned NASA climate scientist James Hansen will join demonstrators today at the White House to protest the controversial Keystone XL pipeline...

insideclimatenews.org

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Ann Petersen-Kane @anniegirl.bsky.social · 18h

Angus Reid just dropped polling numbers on the teachers' strike in Alberta and it's not looking good for Danielle Smith's govt. Albertans mostly support the teachers. UCP is going to let this strike drag on until end of the month too. #abpoli #ableg

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Jamie MacKinnon @jamiemackinnon.bsky.social · 17h

André Picard on Doug Ford's barring international medical graduates from residency spots:

It will almost certainly mean fewer family medicine residents. That’s right: this change is likely to lead to fewer, not more, doctors in Ontario." Another day, another Ford disaster.

#ONpoli
#health
#doctors

unclear.in

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Marushka-T @marushka-t.bsky.social · 16h

Just in case there's anyone left who still thinks Pierre Poilievre would make a good Prime Minister...

#Cdnpoli #canadasky #neverPoilievre #🇨🇦

Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 2d

Remember when Pierre Poilievre said bitcoin was better than Bank of Canada monetary governance?

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Aurelia Cotta The Original @originalaurelia.bsky.social · 15h

Canada Post mail carriers/ handlers are all required to get security clearance because they deliver cannabis, passports, mail in election ballots for all govts and birth certificates, driver’s licenses.

Poilievre refuses to even fill out the application. Doesn’t know it takes time. #cdnpoli

Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 21h

RCMP training is six months. CBSA officer training is 14 weeks. It will take time and budget allocations to scale both up to hire a thousand officers each.
But tell me again that it's a failure and a broken promise that it didn't happen over the summer.
Can everybody just grow the fuck up already?

@PierrePoilievre
Prime Minister Carney’s Public Safety minister is responsible for the Canadian Border.

He promised to hire 1,000 new border guards, but hasn’t gotten it done, so illegal weapons and drugs keep flooding into our country.

Fire Gary Anandasangaree and bring in strong laws that stop crime and secure our border:

Quoting @hollyanndoan
.@Safety_Canada Minister @gary_srp confirms cabinet has yet to fulfill April election promise to hire more police and border guards. “I’m not responsible for the hiring,” Gary Anandasangaree told Commons committee.

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The Real McCoy @rippermd41.bsky.social · 22h

To you, getting covid may be no big deal.

But thanks to a failure in public health you have no idea who or what you’re risking.

Repeat covid infections are really bad for those with Long Covid.

Did you know that Black, Latino and Native American communities are at highest risk for Long Covid?