Andrew
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Me 👀🤟 Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela. We are all bots on social media. Interests: policy, music, movies, economics, federalism, disability rights and access, survey design, trivia, celiac
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Hongqi bridge collapsed in southwest China, months after opening.
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Hongqi bridge collapsed in southwest China, months after opening.
#yyc rookie councilors showing how little they know
City solicitor outlined her concerns and did have input in the amendment. She says there are liability risks. This motion is purely about the written and audio-visual submissions.
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#yyc rookie councilors showing how little they know
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I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
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When prices rise because *demand* is hot, wages usually follow. When prices rise because tariffs raise costs -- a *supply* shock -- there’s no reason paychecks catch up. That’s why tariff inflation hurts a whole heckuva lot more. It's a permanent reduction in living standards.
November 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
When prices rise because *demand* is hot, wages usually follow. When prices rise because tariffs raise costs -- a *supply* shock -- there’s no reason paychecks catch up. That’s why tariff inflation hurts a whole heckuva lot more. It's a permanent reduction in living standards.
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OTTAWA – The minority Liberal government survived a second confidence vote on the budget this afternoon, with the Conservatives voting against a Bloc Québécois motion to reject the budget.
CP NewsAlert: Liberals survive second confidence vote amid Tory caucus turmoil
OTTAWA – The minority Liberal government survived a second confidence vote on the budget this afternoon, with the Conservatives voting against a Bloc Québécois motion to reject the budget.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
OTTAWA – The minority Liberal government survived a second confidence vote on the budget this afternoon, with the Conservatives voting against a Bloc Québécois motion to reject the budget.
3 MPs have now quit on Pierre Poilievre: Alain Rayes to sit as an Independent; d’Entremont to the Liberals; Jeneroux to leave the House. #cdnpoli
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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“I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put faith in a team led by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives offering a chance to change Canada’s perception in our own country and around the world,” he said. “I wanted desperately to play a role in that vision.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Conservative MP quits caucus two days after another MP crosses the floor
Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jenereoux is quitting the party’s caucus, he confirmed in a statement Thursday.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
“I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put faith in a team led by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives offering a chance to change Canada’s perception in our own country and around the world,” he said. “I wanted desperately to play a role in that vision.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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The kids at the pump track still riding their bikes while people are tending to my broken leg 😆
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The kids at the pump track still riding their bikes while people are tending to my broken leg 😆
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For me, this is at the crux of the UCP's use of the notwithstanding clause.
By using the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively - which, again, they *can* but *need not* do - the UCP is not simply admitting that their laws are breaching Charter rights and bypassing the courts.
They are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a free and democratic society.
They are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a free and democratic society.
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
For me, this is at the crux of the UCP's use of the notwithstanding clause.
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Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
Just like to point out that Calgarians always complain that big music acts don't come to town because our arena's roof (the #Saddledome) doesn't support the rigging for big shows. #McMahon is the real reason big acts don't come, not the dome #AC/DC #TheWeeknd #Metallica are obvious examples #yyc
November 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Just like to point out that Calgarians always complain that big music acts don't come to town because our arena's roof (the #Saddledome) doesn't support the rigging for big shows. #McMahon is the real reason big acts don't come, not the dome #AC/DC #TheWeeknd #Metallica are obvious examples #yyc
The new #yyccc has a big learning curve to overcome. Lots of rookie councilors that don't have the slightest idea how it all works.
“A transit advocacy group is warning new U.S. tariffs on buses coming into effect this weekend are going to upend the budgets of cities across North America — and eventually residents and riders.
Property taxes, transit fares, parking fees and maybe even congestion charges could be in play.”
Property taxes, transit fares, parking fees and maybe even congestion charges could be in play.”
Trump’s 10% bus tariffs are about to pinch city budgets across North America
A transit advocacy group is warning new U.S. tariffs on buses coming into effect this weekend are going to upend the budgets of cities across North America — and eventually residents and riders.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The new #yyccc has a big learning curve to overcome. Lots of rookie councilors that don't have the slightest idea how it all works.
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“A transit advocacy group is warning new U.S. tariffs on buses coming into effect this weekend are going to upend the budgets of cities across North America — and eventually residents and riders.
Property taxes, transit fares, parking fees and maybe even congestion charges could be in play.”
Property taxes, transit fares, parking fees and maybe even congestion charges could be in play.”
Trump’s 10% bus tariffs are about to pinch city budgets across North America
A transit advocacy group is warning new U.S. tariffs on buses coming into effect this weekend are going to upend the budgets of cities across North America — and eventually residents and riders.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“A transit advocacy group is warning new U.S. tariffs on buses coming into effect this weekend are going to upend the budgets of cities across North America — and eventually residents and riders.
Property taxes, transit fares, parking fees and maybe even congestion charges could be in play.”
Property taxes, transit fares, parking fees and maybe even congestion charges could be in play.”
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NEW:
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
October 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW:
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
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Danielle Smith is using the notwithstanding clause to protect herself while crushing individuals' Charter rights.
That’s not freedom, that’s cowardice.
And Albertans won’t stand for it.
That’s not freedom, that’s cowardice.
And Albertans won’t stand for it.
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Danielle Smith is using the notwithstanding clause to protect herself while crushing individuals' Charter rights.
That’s not freedom, that’s cowardice.
And Albertans won’t stand for it.
That’s not freedom, that’s cowardice.
And Albertans won’t stand for it.
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Breaking: The Supreme Court is now officially considering taking up a case overturning same-sex marriage.
This is the first time in history the court has considered rolling back this right.
This is the first time in history the court has considered rolling back this right.
October 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Breaking: The Supreme Court is now officially considering taking up a case overturning same-sex marriage.
This is the first time in history the court has considered rolling back this right.
This is the first time in history the court has considered rolling back this right.
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NEWS: St. Albert one of few larger cities in Alberta without election results
St. Albert one of few larger cities in Alberta without election results
Only St. Albert and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are awaiting results.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
NEWS: St. Albert one of few larger cities in Alberta without election results
