Janis Irwin
@janisirwin.bsky.social
🍊 MLA, Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood
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One of the largest rallies in Alberta's history.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
One of the largest rallies in Alberta's history.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
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Just got around to reading the throne speech. I have never seen one that is so political. It is rife with specious claims. www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
2025 Speech from the Throne
The second session of the 31st legislature opened October 23, 2025 with a speech from the throne delivered by Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, AOE, B.Sc., LLD (hon) Lieutenant Governor of Alb...
www.alberta.ca
October 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Just got around to reading the throne speech. I have never seen one that is so political. It is rife with specious claims. www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
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Many of us stand w/ teachers, staff, & students & support #PublicEducation.
@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.
Solidarity. ✊
#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud
@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.
Solidarity. ✊
#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud
October 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Many of us stand w/ teachers, staff, & students & support #PublicEducation.
@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.
Solidarity. ✊
#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud
@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.
Solidarity. ✊
#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud
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Those of you standing in long lines for municipal elections in Alberta today:
1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind
1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind
October 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Those of you standing in long lines for municipal elections in Alberta today:
1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind
1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind
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Get ready - UCP is about to pass a law saying who's allowed to run in elections next time. Only the "serious" need apply. Is this partisan? No answer to that. Column.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abpol #cdnpoli #ableg #ableg #yycvote #yyc #yyccc
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abpol #cdnpoli #ableg #ableg #yycvote #yyc #yyccc
Braid: UCP will decide who can run for office next time; only the "serious" allowed
UCP plans new rules to limit who can run in provincial and civic elections. There's a bill coming soon.
calgaryherald.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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I urge my fellow Albertans to read the Wyant report. It's actually not that long! It's not as well organized as one might hope but it is damning. #abpoli #ableg
open.alberta.ca/publications...
Take this, for example:
open.alberta.ca/publications...
Take this, for example:
October 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I urge my fellow Albertans to read the Wyant report. It's actually not that long! It's not as well organized as one might hope but it is damning. #abpoli #ableg
open.alberta.ca/publications...
Take this, for example:
open.alberta.ca/publications...
Take this, for example:
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This is STILL bad vaccination policy.
They are openly stating this unadvertised survey will be used to guide the number they order and reduce wastage - ie to order less vaccines.
Responsible spending would be to order WAY MORE and have a robust communications & outreach program to boost vax rates.
They are openly stating this unadvertised survey will be used to guide the number they order and reduce wastage - ie to order less vaccines.
Responsible spending would be to order WAY MORE and have a robust communications & outreach program to boost vax rates.
October 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This is STILL bad vaccination policy.
They are openly stating this unadvertised survey will be used to guide the number they order and reduce wastage - ie to order less vaccines.
Responsible spending would be to order WAY MORE and have a robust communications & outreach program to boost vax rates.
They are openly stating this unadvertised survey will be used to guide the number they order and reduce wastage - ie to order less vaccines.
Responsible spending would be to order WAY MORE and have a robust communications & outreach program to boost vax rates.
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Good news: clarified message.
Bad news: here’s the message
“Pre-ordering for the 2026–2027 immunization season starts on Sept 29 and ends Dec 15. Pre-ordering helps secure vaccines, reduce wastage, and support responsible spending. Albertans can still book next year if they don’t pre-order.”
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Bad news: here’s the message
“Pre-ordering for the 2026–2027 immunization season starts on Sept 29 and ends Dec 15. Pre-ordering helps secure vaccines, reduce wastage, and support responsible spending. Albertans can still book next year if they don’t pre-order.”
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🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Good news: clarified message.
Bad news: here’s the message
“Pre-ordering for the 2026–2027 immunization season starts on Sept 29 and ends Dec 15. Pre-ordering helps secure vaccines, reduce wastage, and support responsible spending. Albertans can still book next year if they don’t pre-order.”
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Bad news: here’s the message
“Pre-ordering for the 2026–2027 immunization season starts on Sept 29 and ends Dec 15. Pre-ordering helps secure vaccines, reduce wastage, and support responsible spending. Albertans can still book next year if they don’t pre-order.”
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Got off the plane and walked into a drug store in Ottawa and got my COVID vaccine in under 5 minutes. No line up. No appointment. No cost.
Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer.
It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.
Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer.
It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.
October 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Got off the plane and walked into a drug store in Ottawa and got my COVID vaccine in under 5 minutes. No line up. No appointment. No cost.
Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer.
It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.
Was even asked if I wanted Moderna or Pfizer.
It’s unconscionable that we can’t get this same level of service in Alberta.
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🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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Not interviewed by Judge Wyant in a report that’s supposed to probe political interference into AHS
-Health Minister Lagrange
-her chief of staff
-anyone on political side other than Marshall Smith, who left premier’s office last fall
-Health Minister Lagrange
-her chief of staff
-anyone on political side other than Marshall Smith, who left premier’s office last fall
The report commissioned by the Alberta government into allegations of corruption in the health system is out and everyone should read the caveats spelled out by the retired judge at the outset to understand what's in there, and more importantly, what's not. #ableg
open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...
open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...
open.alberta.ca
October 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Not interviewed by Judge Wyant in a report that’s supposed to probe political interference into AHS
-Health Minister Lagrange
-her chief of staff
-anyone on political side other than Marshall Smith, who left premier’s office last fall
-Health Minister Lagrange
-her chief of staff
-anyone on political side other than Marshall Smith, who left premier’s office last fall
Unbelievable. Chills.
Tens of thousands of teachers converging downtown just outside where Danielle Smith is addressing an audience.
I’ve never seen anything like this.
Time to listen up, Premier.
Time for a fair deal.
We stand with teachers.
❤️✊
Tens of thousands of teachers converging downtown just outside where Danielle Smith is addressing an audience.
I’ve never seen anything like this.
Time to listen up, Premier.
Time for a fair deal.
We stand with teachers.
❤️✊
October 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Unbelievable. Chills.
Tens of thousands of teachers converging downtown just outside where Danielle Smith is addressing an audience.
I’ve never seen anything like this.
Time to listen up, Premier.
Time for a fair deal.
We stand with teachers.
❤️✊
Tens of thousands of teachers converging downtown just outside where Danielle Smith is addressing an audience.
I’ve never seen anything like this.
Time to listen up, Premier.
Time for a fair deal.
We stand with teachers.
❤️✊
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This is the first publicly released polling on Alberta education issues from a professional pollster in a while, and the results are super interesting.
ARI poll suggests contract dispute support for teachers: 58%
Support for AB govt: 21 %
Neither: 18 % #AbLeg #AbEd
ARI poll suggests contract dispute support for teachers: 58%
Support for AB govt: 21 %
Neither: 18 % #AbLeg #AbEd
New poll suggests bulk of public back Alberta teachers in contract dispute | CBC News
A new Angus Reid Institute poll suggests locked-out teachers have more public support than the Alberta government as a contract dispute cancels classes for a second week.
www.cbc.ca
October 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Last night I had the honour of being presented a scroll to recognize 2 decades of independent media coverage of local protests, rallies, and other events often lacking coverage. It was presented to me by MLA Janis Irwin at the @bmcnews.bsky.social volunteer appreciation party at Tony’s Pizza. #yeg
October 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Last night I had the honour of being presented a scroll to recognize 2 decades of independent media coverage of local protests, rallies, and other events often lacking coverage. It was presented to me by MLA Janis Irwin at the @bmcnews.bsky.social volunteer appreciation party at Tony’s Pizza. #yeg
On World Mental Health Day, I'm thinking of everyone who is struggling right now.
If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone.
If all you do today is exist, it's ok.
You are loved. You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And I'm so grateful you're here.
If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone.
If all you do today is exist, it's ok.
You are loved. You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And I'm so grateful you're here.
October 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
On World Mental Health Day, I'm thinking of everyone who is struggling right now.
If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone.
If all you do today is exist, it's ok.
You are loved. You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And I'm so grateful you're here.
If the world feels heavy, know that you don't carry its weight alone.
If all you do today is exist, it's ok.
You are loved. You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And I'm so grateful you're here.
Evan! 🙌
Feeling so inspired and hopeful after meeting with Evan Li. What an incredible young man.
Thank you for using your voice, Evan, and thank you for encouraging so many others to do the same.
Today, and every day, we stand with students and we stand with teachers.
♥️
Feeling so inspired and hopeful after meeting with Evan Li. What an incredible young man.
Thank you for using your voice, Evan, and thank you for encouraging so many others to do the same.
Today, and every day, we stand with students and we stand with teachers.
♥️
October 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Evan! 🙌
Feeling so inspired and hopeful after meeting with Evan Li. What an incredible young man.
Thank you for using your voice, Evan, and thank you for encouraging so many others to do the same.
Today, and every day, we stand with students and we stand with teachers.
♥️
Feeling so inspired and hopeful after meeting with Evan Li. What an incredible young man.
Thank you for using your voice, Evan, and thank you for encouraging so many others to do the same.
Today, and every day, we stand with students and we stand with teachers.
♥️
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An amazing rally for public education. 20,000+ Albertans with one united message for Danielle Smith:
Pay the teachers.
Fund the schools.
Remind your discriminatory policies.
It is time to put the PUBLIC back in public education.
Pay the teachers.
Fund the schools.
Remind your discriminatory policies.
It is time to put the PUBLIC back in public education.
October 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
An amazing rally for public education. 20,000+ Albertans with one united message for Danielle Smith:
Pay the teachers.
Fund the schools.
Remind your discriminatory policies.
It is time to put the PUBLIC back in public education.
Pay the teachers.
Fund the schools.
Remind your discriminatory policies.
It is time to put the PUBLIC back in public education.
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Powerful #RisingTogether kickoff! Huge thanks to MLA @janisirwin.bsky.social for the inspiring discussion on activism and change.
October 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Powerful #RisingTogether kickoff! Huge thanks to MLA @janisirwin.bsky.social for the inspiring discussion on activism and change.
On World Teachers’ Day, here’s a little throwback to Ms. Irwin teaching high school 💅
And though it’s been a while since I taught, I’ve never forgotten what it was like to be in a classroom. My heart is with teachers and all they’re dealing with. I see you and I stand with you. Always. ❤️
And though it’s been a while since I taught, I’ve never forgotten what it was like to be in a classroom. My heart is with teachers and all they’re dealing with. I see you and I stand with you. Always. ❤️
October 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
On World Teachers’ Day, here’s a little throwback to Ms. Irwin teaching high school 💅
And though it’s been a while since I taught, I’ve never forgotten what it was like to be in a classroom. My heart is with teachers and all they’re dealing with. I see you and I stand with you. Always. ❤️
And though it’s been a while since I taught, I’ve never forgotten what it was like to be in a classroom. My heart is with teachers and all they’re dealing with. I see you and I stand with you. Always. ❤️
The workers united will never be defeated!
HSAA members are some of the many workers across the province who are standing up and speaking out.
We’re stronger together, friends.
Keep standing up for workers, for our healthcare system, for education, and for a better Alberta for all.
✊🧡
HSAA members are some of the many workers across the province who are standing up and speaking out.
We’re stronger together, friends.
Keep standing up for workers, for our healthcare system, for education, and for a better Alberta for all.
✊🧡
October 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The workers united will never be defeated!
HSAA members are some of the many workers across the province who are standing up and speaking out.
We’re stronger together, friends.
Keep standing up for workers, for our healthcare system, for education, and for a better Alberta for all.
✊🧡
HSAA members are some of the many workers across the province who are standing up and speaking out.
We’re stronger together, friends.
Keep standing up for workers, for our healthcare system, for education, and for a better Alberta for all.
✊🧡