Flora Cain
@floracain.bsky.social
Retired analyst. Not interested in "alternative" facts. FOREVER CANADIAN
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Bill 14 may have abolished the constitutional screening test & the opportunity of Elections Alberta to refer a case to the courts, but that won't stop a First Nation raising the duty to consult question of its own motion as part of an appropriately framed application. fin
December 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Bill 14 may have abolished the constitutional screening test & the opportunity of Elections Alberta to refer a case to the courts, but that won't stop a First Nation raising the duty to consult question of its own motion as part of an appropriately framed application. fin
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Perhaps the most startling surge is in Pakistan, which is experiencing one of the fastest solar revolutions in the world. In just six years, the share of solar in its power mix went from zero to 30%. Pakistan’s surge is “preposterous,” said Havro. “This is the tipping point."
The surprising countries pulling off stunningly fast clean energy transitions | CNN
Fossil fuel production is still increasing and the United States is in climate denial mode. But, globally, the use of renewable energy is on the rise — and several countries are shifting to solar…
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December 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Perhaps the most startling surge is in Pakistan, which is experiencing one of the fastest solar revolutions in the world. In just six years, the share of solar in its power mix went from zero to 30%. Pakistan’s surge is “preposterous,” said Havro. “This is the tipping point."
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"Project cancellations have cost the Taber MD approximately $4.8 M in potential annual revenue — far more than the $3 M it’s currently receiving. Cardston County has forfeited approximately $3.1M in potential annual revenue — almost triple the $1.1 M that it receives."
#Absolar
#Absolar
Drop-off in renewable projects will deprive MD of major tax revenues
www.canadian-accountant.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"Project cancellations have cost the Taber MD approximately $4.8 M in potential annual revenue — far more than the $3 M it’s currently receiving. Cardston County has forfeited approximately $3.1M in potential annual revenue — almost triple the $1.1 M that it receives."
#Absolar
#Absolar
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I Am (No Doubt) on Danielle Smith's Naughty Journalists List. It is an Honour
May I never fall off.
#bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli
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May I never fall off.
#bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/i-am-no-do...
I Am (No Doubt) on Danielle Smith's Naughty Journalists List. It is an Honour
Following the evidence, telling the truth, is a thought crime in modern Alberta
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December 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I Am (No Doubt) on Danielle Smith's Naughty Journalists List. It is an Honour
May I never fall off.
#bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/i-am-no-do...
May I never fall off.
#bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/i-am-no-do...
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“Premier is bending over backwards to facilitate this separation referendum,” said former Tory deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk. He led the successful Alberta Forever Canada petition drive, which proposed a referendum asking Albertans to say yes to staying in Canada.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | Alberta separatists reapply for referendum question, boosted by new UCP bill | CBC News
The Danielle Smith government made it easier last spring for an independence petition to succeed. Then they removed more hurdles this month.
www.cbc.ca
December 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“Premier is bending over backwards to facilitate this separation referendum,” said former Tory deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk. He led the successful Alberta Forever Canada petition drive, which proposed a referendum asking Albertans to say yes to staying in Canada.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The ghost of Ayn Rand is alive and well and her name is Danielle.
December 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The ghost of Ayn Rand is alive and well and her name is Danielle.
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"This decision to cancel these procurements was based on several factors..." I wonder if one of them was they finally got around to talking to local surgeons in the areas and found out we have EMPTY ORs in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
1/3
"This decision to cancel these procurements was based on several factors..." I wonder if one of them was they finally got around to talking to local surgeons in the areas and found out we have EMPTY ORs in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
1/3
AHS cancels procurement of Lethbridge chartered surgical facility - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] The UCP government has cancelled the procurement of two chartered surgical facilities this week, including the one planned for Lethbridge. The news of the cancellations was unveiled during question period in Tuesday afternoon’s legislative session. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Services Matt Jones informed legislature of the cancellations in response to a question about
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December 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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"This decision to cancel these procurements was based on several factors..." I wonder if one of them was they finally got around to talking to local surgeons in the areas and found out we have EMPTY ORs in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
1/3
"This decision to cancel these procurements was based on several factors..." I wonder if one of them was they finally got around to talking to local surgeons in the areas and found out we have EMPTY ORs in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
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As a judge shot down Alberta separatists’ referendum bid, Danielle Smith gov raced to give them a second chance.
Now they’re confident Albertans will vote on leaving Canada this fall, after UCP’s legislative boost.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
Now they’re confident Albertans will vote on leaving Canada this fall, after UCP’s legislative boost.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
ANALYSIS | Alberta separatists reapply for referendum question, boosted by new UCP bill | CBC News
The Danielle Smith government made it easier last spring for an independence petition to succeed. Then they removed more hurdles this month.
www.cbc.ca
December 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
As a judge shot down Alberta separatists’ referendum bid, Danielle Smith gov raced to give them a second chance.
Now they’re confident Albertans will vote on leaving Canada this fall, after UCP’s legislative boost.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
Now they’re confident Albertans will vote on leaving Canada this fall, after UCP’s legislative boost.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me
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8/8 Yet, we believe in this country—from the Pacific forests to the northern tip of Ellesmere Island.
No matter what happens in Trump's America, Canada must survive.
It is up to every Canadian to make sure it does.
The Star Editorial Board
www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
No matter what happens in Trump's America, Canada must survive.
It is up to every Canadian to make sure it does.
The Star Editorial Board
www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
Star Editorial Board: Donald Trump’s presidency threatens our very existence. It’s also a warning sign for what could be coming here
Thanks to Trump, we now know in 2025 that nothing about our country is guaranteed anymore.
www.thestar.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:27 AM
8/8 Yet, we believe in this country—from the Pacific forests to the northern tip of Ellesmere Island.
No matter what happens in Trump's America, Canada must survive.
It is up to every Canadian to make sure it does.
The Star Editorial Board
www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
No matter what happens in Trump's America, Canada must survive.
It is up to every Canadian to make sure it does.
The Star Editorial Board
www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
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3/8 Lesson one: Decency matters.
Apologists dismissed Trump's racism as showmanship. They were wrong. He denigrated Mexicans and is now leading a vicious campaign of violence against migrants.
Canada must reject this vulgarity. Leaders who campaign on insults will govern on hatred and revenge.
Apologists dismissed Trump's racism as showmanship. They were wrong. He denigrated Mexicans and is now leading a vicious campaign of violence against migrants.
Canada must reject this vulgarity. Leaders who campaign on insults will govern on hatred and revenge.
December 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
3/8 Lesson one: Decency matters.
Apologists dismissed Trump's racism as showmanship. They were wrong. He denigrated Mexicans and is now leading a vicious campaign of violence against migrants.
Canada must reject this vulgarity. Leaders who campaign on insults will govern on hatred and revenge.
Apologists dismissed Trump's racism as showmanship. They were wrong. He denigrated Mexicans and is now leading a vicious campaign of violence against migrants.
Canada must reject this vulgarity. Leaders who campaign on insults will govern on hatred and revenge.
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1/8
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 TRUMP THREATENS CANADA'S EXISTENCE 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
2025 marked the death of the inevitable. We now know nothing (our sovereignty, democracy, prosperity) is guaranteed.
Trump's authoritarianism is a warning we cannot ignore.
The Star Editorial Board reports...
#CdnPoli #Trump #Democracy #Canada
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 TRUMP THREATENS CANADA'S EXISTENCE 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
2025 marked the death of the inevitable. We now know nothing (our sovereignty, democracy, prosperity) is guaranteed.
Trump's authoritarianism is a warning we cannot ignore.
The Star Editorial Board reports...
#CdnPoli #Trump #Democracy #Canada
December 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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🇺🇸 🇨🇦 TRUMP THREATENS CANADA'S EXISTENCE 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
2025 marked the death of the inevitable. We now know nothing (our sovereignty, democracy, prosperity) is guaranteed.
Trump's authoritarianism is a warning we cannot ignore.
The Star Editorial Board reports...
#CdnPoli #Trump #Democracy #Canada
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 TRUMP THREATENS CANADA'S EXISTENCE 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
2025 marked the death of the inevitable. We now know nothing (our sovereignty, democracy, prosperity) is guaranteed.
Trump's authoritarianism is a warning we cannot ignore.
The Star Editorial Board reports...
#CdnPoli #Trump #Democracy #Canada
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Maybe she’s not too interested in it because there’s no profit margin and/or business people trying to make side deals to address it?
I don’t know… but ABs should be demanding action.
Lives are literally at stake.
6/6
I don’t know… but ABs should be demanding action.
Lives are literally at stake.
6/6
December 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Maybe she’s not too interested in it because there’s no profit margin and/or business people trying to make side deals to address it?
I don’t know… but ABs should be demanding action.
Lives are literally at stake.
6/6
I don’t know… but ABs should be demanding action.
Lives are literally at stake.
6/6
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Yesterday the UAH ED had over 79 EIPs!
That’s more admitted pts than funded beds… Sick Admitted pts spilling over into EMS offload spaces, and over into areas for transitional beds (not meant for sick pts)
1/6
That’s more admitted pts than funded beds… Sick Admitted pts spilling over into EMS offload spaces, and over into areas for transitional beds (not meant for sick pts)
1/6
December 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Yesterday the UAH ED had over 79 EIPs!
That’s more admitted pts than funded beds… Sick Admitted pts spilling over into EMS offload spaces, and over into areas for transitional beds (not meant for sick pts)
1/6
That’s more admitted pts than funded beds… Sick Admitted pts spilling over into EMS offload spaces, and over into areas for transitional beds (not meant for sick pts)
1/6
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1/6
🇨🇦 BOMBARDIER WINS $753-MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT 🇨🇦
Ottawa has tapped the Montreal-based aerospace giant to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Challenger fleet.
Six new Global 6500 jets will soon fly for the military.
Pippa Norman reports...
#CdnPoli #Defence #Bombardier #RCAF
🇨🇦 BOMBARDIER WINS $753-MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT 🇨🇦
Ottawa has tapped the Montreal-based aerospace giant to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Challenger fleet.
Six new Global 6500 jets will soon fly for the military.
Pippa Norman reports...
#CdnPoli #Defence #Bombardier #RCAF
December 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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🇨🇦 BOMBARDIER WINS $753-MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT 🇨🇦
Ottawa has tapped the Montreal-based aerospace giant to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Challenger fleet.
Six new Global 6500 jets will soon fly for the military.
Pippa Norman reports...
#CdnPoli #Defence #Bombardier #RCAF
🇨🇦 BOMBARDIER WINS $753-MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT 🇨🇦
Ottawa has tapped the Montreal-based aerospace giant to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Challenger fleet.
Six new Global 6500 jets will soon fly for the military.
Pippa Norman reports...
#CdnPoli #Defence #Bombardier #RCAF
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“This is not simply a misunderstanding. It is a breach of good faith. It is a misrepresentation that affected the decisions made at the bargaining table & the understanding of Albertans.”
The ATA is taking their fight to the Alberta Labour Relations Board!
#abpoli #ableg #abed
The ATA is taking their fight to the Alberta Labour Relations Board!
#abpoli #ableg #abed
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Treaty 8 Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi had some strong words for Canada & Alberta...
He made it clear that Treaty 8 will not just not support, they will actively oppose any new pipelines in the north without consultation & called for an immediate pause.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
He made it clear that Treaty 8 will not just not support, they will actively oppose any new pipelines in the north without consultation & called for an immediate pause.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
December 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Chief Sheldon Sunshine of the Sturgeon Lake Cree spoke of the damaged trust caused by the UCP's attacks on Treaty rights today.
He also spoke of the broken trust from development that hasn't been done properly and the desire to see safe development.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
He also spoke of the broken trust from development that hasn't been done properly and the desire to see safe development.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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“Only the federal government has the authority to make criminal law, so Alberta’s law should be ruled unconstitutional and struck down, the groups argue in their amended claim”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alb...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
Two advocacy groups fighting the Alberta government on its transgender laws say they’re looking to keep one of their challenges alive by changing their argument in court.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Only the federal government has the authority to make criminal law, so Alberta’s law should be ruled unconstitutional and struck down, the groups argue in their amended claim”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alb...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alb...
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The combination of disastrous policies and poorly written recall laws are costing Albertans the better part of $10 million now.
And that’s just the recalls, not the effects of those disastrous policies.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.townandcountrytoday.com/alberta-news...
And that’s just the recalls, not the effects of those disastrous policies.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.townandcountrytoday.com/alberta-news...
Elections Alberta gets extra $6.7M to handle outburst of recall petitions
EDMONTON — Elections Alberta is getting $6.7 million in extra funding to handle the sudden outburst of recall petitions against legislature members. A legislature committee unanimously granted the fun...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The combination of disastrous policies and poorly written recall laws are costing Albertans the better part of $10 million now.
And that’s just the recalls, not the effects of those disastrous policies.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.townandcountrytoday.com/alberta-news...
And that’s just the recalls, not the effects of those disastrous policies.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.townandcountrytoday.com/alberta-news...