Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean
@mitchellab.bsky.social
Informed opinion columnist. Acerbic UofC Alum, Schrodinger’s politics, “bi-conceptual”; may piss everyone off at some point. WomenOfABpoli on Substack. Biased against false statements & equivalencies. Canadian-Albertan political commentator.
Pinned
Stoned and free
Now I want to get a new licence plate just to deface it.
Now I want to get a new licence plate just to deface it.
Stoned and free
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Now I want to get a new licence plate just to deface it.
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Stoned and free
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Stoned and free
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Alberta has collected more than $1 billion in cannabis revenue.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
Canada collected over $5.4B in cannabis tax revenue since legalization | CBC News
Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Alberta has collected more than $1 billion in cannabis revenue.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
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Oil, beef and gummies, that’s us
Alberta has collected more than $1 billion in cannabis revenue.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
That's the most, per capita, of all provinces and territories.
By far.
It's nearly quadruple what Quebec has collected, per person.
Canada collected over $5.4B in cannabis tax revenue since legalization | CBC News
Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Oil, beef and gummies, that’s us
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NEW: My story on the recall petition now facing #RedDeer-South UCP MLA Jason Stephan, with fiery comments from both Stephan and the petition applicant rdnewsnow.com/2025/11/25/r... #ableg #abpoli
Recall petition against him “will fail,” predicts Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan
Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan is officially on the hot seat.Stephan, a United Conservative backbencher and ...
rdnewsnow.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
NEW: My story on the recall petition now facing #RedDeer-South UCP MLA Jason Stephan, with fiery comments from both Stephan and the petition applicant rdnewsnow.com/2025/11/25/r... #ableg #abpoli
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NDP needs to demand proof that unions are bussing people in.
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
NDP needs to demand proof that unions are bussing people in.
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Hmmmmm, evenings and weekends?
Seven days a week 12+ hours a day?
That’s going to make things better?
If I need surgery can I have the first or perhaps the second slot of the day please?
Seven days a week 12+ hours a day?
That’s going to make things better?
If I need surgery can I have the first or perhaps the second slot of the day please?
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Hmmmmm, evenings and weekends?
Seven days a week 12+ hours a day?
That’s going to make things better?
If I need surgery can I have the first or perhaps the second slot of the day please?
Seven days a week 12+ hours a day?
That’s going to make things better?
If I need surgery can I have the first or perhaps the second slot of the day please?
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Does this mean Alberta Doctors work the night shift only so they can do the private pay?
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Does this mean Alberta Doctors work the night shift only so they can do the private pay?
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Nearly one-fifth of United Conservative MLAs are now subject to recall drives. Including the speaker and six cabinet ministers.
And then there were 9.
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Current Recall Petitions - Elections Alberta
Recall is a process to remove a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from office between elections by collecting sufficient signatures in the Member’s electoral division. The following recall peti...
www.elections.ab.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Nearly one-fifth of United Conservative MLAs are now subject to recall drives. Including the speaker and six cabinet ministers.
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The trouble with the UCP's dual practice model?
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
Back in school, I wrote an essay about how two-tier healthcare would improve access for everyone.
It makes intuitive sense: create a second line and the original one gets shorter, right?
A better look at the evidence and arguments like Picard's changed my mind. 🧵
It makes intuitive sense: create a second line and the original one gets shorter, right?
A better look at the evidence and arguments like Picard's changed my mind. 🧵
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Can we get some fact checking on Japan please?
My friend schooled me a few years back & I’ve researched online. There is some misinformation in English online I suspect.
Unlikely Japanese are encouraged to shop, prices are set by National Gov in points system - region pop.
@mitchellab.bsky.social
My friend schooled me a few years back & I’ve researched online. There is some misinformation in English online I suspect.
Unlikely Japanese are encouraged to shop, prices are set by National Gov in points system - region pop.
@mitchellab.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Can we get some fact checking on Japan please?
My friend schooled me a few years back & I’ve researched online. There is some misinformation in English online I suspect.
Unlikely Japanese are encouraged to shop, prices are set by National Gov in points system - region pop.
@mitchellab.bsky.social
My friend schooled me a few years back & I’ve researched online. There is some misinformation in English online I suspect.
Unlikely Japanese are encouraged to shop, prices are set by National Gov in points system - region pop.
@mitchellab.bsky.social
I know the UCP line is “healthcare like Europe” but these people don’t have a collectivist bone in their bodies. In the European countries they’re nodding to, taxes support a well-funded public system alongside a well-regulated private one. The UCP won’t do that.
#ableg #abpoli
#ableg #abpoli
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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I hate the word “impactful” - but otherwise, I am quite tickled with this honour from my Senate colleagues! #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada @senindepend.bsky.social #Alberta
'Storytime with Paula': Simons named Most Impactful Speaker in the Senate
Alberta Sen. Paula Simons, recipient of iPolitics' Most Impactful Speaker in the Senate award, said the best Senate speeches require "careful research, political passion and strong story-telling – wit...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I hate the word “impactful” - but otherwise, I am quite tickled with this honour from my Senate colleagues! #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada @senindepend.bsky.social #Alberta
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An important read for new/far right leaders in Alberta bent on using the state to control culture and society.
Theirs is not a conservative position.
It's the opposite.
thehub.ca/2025/11/21/s...
Theirs is not a conservative position.
It's the opposite.
thehub.ca/2025/11/21/s...
Six reasons why a state-imposed conservative culture is a terrible idea
thehub.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
An important read for new/far right leaders in Alberta bent on using the state to control culture and society.
Theirs is not a conservative position.
It's the opposite.
thehub.ca/2025/11/21/s...
Theirs is not a conservative position.
It's the opposite.
thehub.ca/2025/11/21/s...
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🎥 NEW EPISODE: This week on ‘Whatever This Is’ we unpack why Danielle Smith’s plan for two tier healthcare is the most dangerous shift Alberta has seen in decades. Other countries tried this and their public care fell apart.
Follow us here for more. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #canpoli
Follow us here for more. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #canpoli
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Sorry guys universe is splitting open starting today
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Sorry guys universe is splitting open starting today
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#Edmonton, #Alberta, Fight #Bill9!!
#AlbertaLegislature, Edmonton Sunday, November 23rd 10:30 AM
This is a moment for #Albertans to stand up, show up, and make it CLEAR that our #CharterRights are NOT OPTIONAL and they are NOT political bargaining chips, be there Sunday! #Democracy needs us 🇨🇦
#AlbertaLegislature, Edmonton Sunday, November 23rd 10:30 AM
This is a moment for #Albertans to stand up, show up, and make it CLEAR that our #CharterRights are NOT OPTIONAL and they are NOT political bargaining chips, be there Sunday! #Democracy needs us 🇨🇦
November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
#Edmonton, #Alberta, Fight #Bill9!!
#AlbertaLegislature, Edmonton Sunday, November 23rd 10:30 AM
This is a moment for #Albertans to stand up, show up, and make it CLEAR that our #CharterRights are NOT OPTIONAL and they are NOT political bargaining chips, be there Sunday! #Democracy needs us 🇨🇦
#AlbertaLegislature, Edmonton Sunday, November 23rd 10:30 AM
This is a moment for #Albertans to stand up, show up, and make it CLEAR that our #CharterRights are NOT OPTIONAL and they are NOT political bargaining chips, be there Sunday! #Democracy needs us 🇨🇦
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Albertans OVERWHELMINGLY want oil companies to clean up their own messes. Seriously: is there any other issue that 9 out of every 10 Albertans agree on? Watch the interview to find out more. #abpoli #ableg @nagwanyyc.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=WX07GxtEnoo
Albertans Want Oil Companies to Pay Taxes, Clean Up Costs - new poll
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Albertans OVERWHELMINGLY want oil companies to clean up their own messes. Seriously: is there any other issue that 9 out of every 10 Albertans agree on? Watch the interview to find out more. #abpoli #ableg @nagwanyyc.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=WX07GxtEnoo
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I do think about this headline a lot, about the vast ambition of Team Danielle
It's not quite a year but Jason Markusoff's interview still stands as the most comprehensive template of the UCP's plans for Alberta.
"The premier said that too often, governments hide behind agencies and wipe their hands of policymaking and execution. She wants more of a hand in matters."
Timely.
"The premier said that too often, governments hide behind agencies and wipe their hands of policymaking and execution. She wants more of a hand in matters."
Timely.
When you look at the totality of all the Alberta institutions and programs Danielle Smith has begun to reinvent or reshape… it’s a lot. And a lot of risk.
By me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
By me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I do think about this headline a lot, about the vast ambition of Team Danielle
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I think they are misrepresenting Denmark's two tiered system. People can pay copay for choice of specialist and to self refer, that specialist can only make the same amount as regular service. It's not more lucrative for physicians and so does not take away from physician pool.
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I think they are misrepresenting Denmark's two tiered system. People can pay copay for choice of specialist and to self refer, that specialist can only make the same amount as regular service. It's not more lucrative for physicians and so does not take away from physician pool.
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QUOTE: "[Wylie] said AHS and the government claimed legal and cabinet privilege over many documents, in some instances without clear reasoning.
Wylie also said some records his office requested were destroyed, including notebooks kept by a former chief executive officer of AHS fired in 2024."
2/2
Wylie also said some records his office requested were destroyed, including notebooks kept by a former chief executive officer of AHS fired in 2024."
2/2
November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
QUOTE: "[Wylie] said AHS and the government claimed legal and cabinet privilege over many documents, in some instances without clear reasoning.
Wylie also said some records his office requested were destroyed, including notebooks kept by a former chief executive officer of AHS fired in 2024."
2/2
Wylie also said some records his office requested were destroyed, including notebooks kept by a former chief executive officer of AHS fired in 2024."
2/2
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www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
QUOTE: "Wylie said his investigation was somewhat hindered because some documents he requested were withheld or heavily redacted, including 1,200 that were completely redacted."
This is egregious. 1/
QUOTE: "Wylie said his investigation was somewhat hindered because some documents he requested were withheld or heavily redacted, including 1,200 that were completely redacted."
This is egregious. 1/
Alberta's auditor general says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
EDMONTON - Alberta's auditor general estimates the government's failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
QUOTE: "Wylie said his investigation was somewhat hindered because some documents he requested were withheld or heavily redacted, including 1,200 that were completely redacted."
This is egregious. 1/
QUOTE: "Wylie said his investigation was somewhat hindered because some documents he requested were withheld or heavily redacted, including 1,200 that were completely redacted."
This is egregious. 1/
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