Janet 🇨🇦
@jansplanet.bsky.social
Treaty Seven Territory, Mohkinstsis
Calgary, Alberta, Canada 🌾🍁🏔🇨🇦
Calgary, Alberta, Canada 🌾🍁🏔🇨🇦
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Cue everyone's favourite political refrain: Oh, but tHaT's DiFfErEnT!
The next time a politician whines about privacy and "big tech", as them why their party is unwilling to follow basic rules that every other organization has to follow.
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Althia Raj: Could Canada’s major political parties all agree on anything worse than this?
The Liberals, Conservatives and New Democrats are attempting to grant themselves the right to do whatever they want with your personal information, without your knowledge or third-party oversight, Alt...
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February 16, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Cue everyone's favourite political refrain: Oh, but tHaT's DiFfErEnT!
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Reports published today indicate that Russell Vought, who played a central and direct role in the dismantling and defunding of USAID is using $15 million of those same funds to pay for his personal security detail.
This is the most corrupt administration in U.S. history, hands down.
This is the most corrupt administration in U.S. history, hands down.
February 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Reports published today indicate that Russell Vought, who played a central and direct role in the dismantling and defunding of USAID is using $15 million of those same funds to pay for his personal security detail.
This is the most corrupt administration in U.S. history, hands down.
This is the most corrupt administration in U.S. history, hands down.
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ICYMI, Alberta is getting set to bring back Victorian asylums, to strip addiction sufferers of their constitutional rights & indefinitely detain them against their will in private facilities, in order to enrich fucking ghouls, who will no doubt abuse these poor souls & never let their cash cows go.
February 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
ICYMI, Alberta is getting set to bring back Victorian asylums, to strip addiction sufferers of their constitutional rights & indefinitely detain them against their will in private facilities, in order to enrich fucking ghouls, who will no doubt abuse these poor souls & never let their cash cows go.
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If this is true - Alberta has hit a new low with regards to human rights.
February 15, 2026 at 11:21 PM
If this is true - Alberta has hit a new low with regards to human rights.
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Cutting 700 nurses in Ottawa?
How is Doug Ford getting away with this???!!!!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
How is Doug Ford getting away with this???!!!!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More than 700 nursing, PSW jobs could be cut in Ottawa, says union | CBC News
Ontario’s largest health-care union is sounding the alarm on impending job cuts and increased wait times if the province fails to increase hospital funding.
www.cbc.ca
February 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Cutting 700 nurses in Ottawa?
How is Doug Ford getting away with this???!!!!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
How is Doug Ford getting away with this???!!!!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing. I’ll save them time.
A short note to Kristi Noem
To a current Cabinet secretary from a former one
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February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing. I’ll save them time.
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The lettuce and the vegetable.
February 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The lettuce and the vegetable.
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Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
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The devil Steve Bannon worked with the pedophile king to attack the Jesuit pope over Church doctrine on social justice.
Time to shine a spotlight on the "trad" Catholic right wing extremists (step forward JD Vance) who abuse Church teaching to drive their hate.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/14/w...
Time to shine a spotlight on the "trad" Catholic right wing extremists (step forward JD Vance) who abuse Church teaching to drive their hate.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/14/w...
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis | CNN
Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to “take do...
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February 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The devil Steve Bannon worked with the pedophile king to attack the Jesuit pope over Church doctrine on social justice.
Time to shine a spotlight on the "trad" Catholic right wing extremists (step forward JD Vance) who abuse Church teaching to drive their hate.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/14/w...
Time to shine a spotlight on the "trad" Catholic right wing extremists (step forward JD Vance) who abuse Church teaching to drive their hate.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/14/w...
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The agreement strengthens our collective security, supports the development of key defense capabilities, and gives Canadian industry access to European defense markets while contributing to European and Ukrainian security," McGuinty said in a statement sent to CBC News.
This is significant.
Canada is the only non-European country to sign on to a program that allows access for low-interest loans for the joint procurement of military gear and weapons. It gives Canadian companies access to bid on European projects.
#byebyemoncowboy
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Canada is the only non-European country to sign on to a program that allows access for low-interest loans for the joint procurement of military gear and weapons. It gives Canadian companies access to bid on European projects.
#byebyemoncowboy
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Canada has officially joined the EU's loans-for-weapons program | CBC News
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada has now officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, which offers loans to member states to invest in defence capabilit...
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February 15, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The agreement strengthens our collective security, supports the development of key defense capabilities, and gives Canadian industry access to European defense markets while contributing to European and Ukrainian security," McGuinty said in a statement sent to CBC News.
The USA’s sunk & without a strong moral compass Canada has been pulled down in the vortex
“the ones who meet our recently elevated immigration thresholds are getting in—many of them educated, white professionals in academia or STEM. Everyone else is left behind.” #NotASafe3rdCountry #Shame #CdnPoli
“the ones who meet our recently elevated immigration thresholds are getting in—many of them educated, white professionals in academia or STEM. Everyone else is left behind.” #NotASafe3rdCountry #Shame #CdnPoli
Canada is shutting its doors to asylum seekers—that includes Americans hoping to escape ICE. https://macleans.ca/politics/american-refugees-arent-welcome/
American Refugees Aren’t Welcome - Macleans.ca
Why Canada won’t be a safe haven for U.S. residents fleeing ICE
macleans.ca
February 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The USA’s sunk & without a strong moral compass Canada has been pulled down in the vortex
“the ones who meet our recently elevated immigration thresholds are getting in—many of them educated, white professionals in academia or STEM. Everyone else is left behind.” #NotASafe3rdCountry #Shame #CdnPoli
“the ones who meet our recently elevated immigration thresholds are getting in—many of them educated, white professionals in academia or STEM. Everyone else is left behind.” #NotASafe3rdCountry #Shame #CdnPoli
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He cheated. He got called on it. He got indignant…. and the next day under more scrutiny he did it again. In a sport (supposedly… not so sure anymore) grounded in honour and sportsmanship he violated the basic rules of play and conduct.
February 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
He cheated. He got called on it. He got indignant…. and the next day under more scrutiny he did it again. In a sport (supposedly… not so sure anymore) grounded in honour and sportsmanship he violated the basic rules of play and conduct.
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I feel like this curling scandal is shining a light on a cultural tendency among Canadians to approach laws and rules as if they’re flexible and open to debate
In other countries, people follow the letter of the law. Here, people split hairs endlessly and apply reasonableness tests to everything
In other countries, people follow the letter of the law. Here, people split hairs endlessly and apply reasonableness tests to everything
1. He didn't touch the rock
2. If he touched the rock, then it's a grey area in the rules
3. If it was against the rules, it was a minor infraction, it is not cheating
4. Sweden cheated first, actually
2. If he touched the rock, then it's a grey area in the rules
3. If it was against the rules, it was a minor infraction, it is not cheating
4. Sweden cheated first, actually
So now that other countries have done it too, are they all cheaters too? Including the Swedes who have done it too
February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I feel like this curling scandal is shining a light on a cultural tendency among Canadians to approach laws and rules as if they’re flexible and open to debate
In other countries, people follow the letter of the law. Here, people split hairs endlessly and apply reasonableness tests to everything
In other countries, people follow the letter of the law. Here, people split hairs endlessly and apply reasonableness tests to everything
Oh…. Canada 🤦♀️
“I know we’re not the only team that they’ve done that to,” Kennedy added. “So I think this was — I don’t know what the word is for that — but like a premeditated plan to try to catch us.”
#CatchMeIfYouCan #Booo #HogLineUmpire
“I know we’re not the only team that they’ve done that to,” Kennedy added. “So I think this was — I don’t know what the word is for that — but like a premeditated plan to try to catch us.”
#CatchMeIfYouCan #Booo #HogLineUmpire
February 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Oh…. Canada 🤦♀️
“I know we’re not the only team that they’ve done that to,” Kennedy added. “So I think this was — I don’t know what the word is for that — but like a premeditated plan to try to catch us.”
#CatchMeIfYouCan #Booo #HogLineUmpire
“I know we’re not the only team that they’ve done that to,” Kennedy added. “So I think this was — I don’t know what the word is for that — but like a premeditated plan to try to catch us.”
#CatchMeIfYouCan #Booo #HogLineUmpire
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“The government claims everything is fine.”
“These 8000 stories are the evidence that we need immediate, tangible solutions: more beds, more staff, and sustainable funding for universal public health care.” ~ Raj Uppal, CUPE AB - President
@pfparks.bsky.social
stateofemergency.ca/stories?link...
“These 8000 stories are the evidence that we need immediate, tangible solutions: more beds, more staff, and sustainable funding for universal public health care.” ~ Raj Uppal, CUPE AB - President
@pfparks.bsky.social
stateofemergency.ca/stories?link...
READ NOW: 8,000 Stories of Alberta's Health Care Crisis - CUPE Alberta
Over 8,000 Albertans have shared the reality of our collapsing system. These unfiltered stories are proof we need immediate action; more beds, more staff, and sustainable funding for universal public ...
stateofemergency.ca
February 11, 2026 at 11:34 PM
“The government claims everything is fine.”
“These 8000 stories are the evidence that we need immediate, tangible solutions: more beds, more staff, and sustainable funding for universal public health care.” ~ Raj Uppal, CUPE AB - President
@pfparks.bsky.social
stateofemergency.ca/stories?link...
“These 8000 stories are the evidence that we need immediate, tangible solutions: more beds, more staff, and sustainable funding for universal public health care.” ~ Raj Uppal, CUPE AB - President
@pfparks.bsky.social
stateofemergency.ca/stories?link...
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There is NO WORK to be done to “recruit” docs, and this is just a PR euphemism for “we’re thinking about thinking about doing something”...
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February 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM
There is NO WORK to be done to “recruit” docs, and this is just a PR euphemism for “we’re thinking about thinking about doing something”...
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Not sure what the Minister and Premier are prioritizing over making sure further suffering and preventable deaths do NOT occur in our ED WRs… probably a good question ABs should be asking of their govt.
Why haven’t they even arranged a meeting on this critical issue yet?
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Why haven’t they even arranged a meeting on this critical issue yet?
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February 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Not sure what the Minister and Premier are prioritizing over making sure further suffering and preventable deaths do NOT occur in our ED WRs… probably a good question ABs should be asking of their govt.
Why haven’t they even arranged a meeting on this critical issue yet?
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Why haven’t they even arranged a meeting on this critical issue yet?
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The Minister has NOT met with AMA leads to discuss this promised mitigating measure (ED WR doctor role), and NO MEETING is currently scheduled.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The Minister has NOT met with AMA leads to discuss this promised mitigating measure (ED WR doctor role), and NO MEETING is currently scheduled.
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I read somewhere that Smith was "ungoverning"
In other words failing to govern, take control or do anything to fix our problems
It's neglect
This is a prime example
IMO, Smith & the UCP are neglecting to act on purpose
They want to destroy our healthcare
That's the plan
#ableg #abpoli
In other words failing to govern, take control or do anything to fix our problems
It's neglect
This is a prime example
IMO, Smith & the UCP are neglecting to act on purpose
They want to destroy our healthcare
That's the plan
#ableg #abpoli
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Let me be very clear: there are NO NEW Emerg docs to “recruit”. If govt can get their act together, the role would be existing EM docs doing extra shifts.
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Let me be very clear: there are NO NEW Emerg docs to “recruit”. If govt can get their act together, the role would be existing EM docs doing extra shifts.
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24K Albertans press premier for action on 'health-care crisis'
More than 24,000 Alberta residents emailed Danielle Smith to demand that the province declare a state of emergency.
edmonton.citynews.ca
February 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
February 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Meta is actively evil.
Your data is being weaponized against you. Delete your Facebook account NOW!
Your data is being weaponized against you. Delete your Facebook account NOW!
Meta is putting a "Name Tag" feature in Ray-Bans - facial recognition through the glasses' camera. You look at someone, AI tells you who they are.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Meta is actively evil.
Your data is being weaponized against you. Delete your Facebook account NOW!
Your data is being weaponized against you. Delete your Facebook account NOW!