Senator Paula Simons π¨π¦
@senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
I am an independent Senator, representing Alberta in the Senate of Canada. I live on Treaty Six Territory. Host of the podcast Alberta Unbound. She/her Vive le Canada.
There were a couple of American beekeepers at the event who were a bit bemused to see a (very) Conservative MP and a not-at-all conservative Senator co-hosting something. But while Arnold and I have profound political & ideological differences, we are both proud champions of Alberta ag. #Alberta
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
There were a couple of American beekeepers at the event who were a bit bemused to see a (very) Conservative MP and a not-at-all conservative Senator co-hosting something. But while Arnold and I have profound political & ideological differences, we are both proud champions of Alberta ag. #Alberta
PS - I also want to congratulate Alberta CPC MP Arnold Viersen, who won the iPolitics prize last night for most collaborative MP. Earlier that evening, he and I actually co-hosted an event celebrating Alberta beekeepers and honey producers - collaboration in action. #cdnpoli #abpoli #honey
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Ah - here I am actually smiling with my eyes open!
November 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Ah - here I am actually smiling with my eyes open!
Thank you!
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Thank you!
Here I am at the iPolitics awards with my Alberta Senate colleague Patti LaBoucane-Benson. I won for best Senate speaker - but Patti won for Senator of the Year! Alberta girls getting things done! #SenateofCanada #Alberta #cdnpoli #abpoli @senindepend.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Here I am at the iPolitics awards with my Alberta Senate colleague Patti LaBoucane-Benson. I won for best Senate speaker - but Patti won for Senator of the Year! Alberta girls getting things done! #SenateofCanada #Alberta #cdnpoli #abpoli @senindepend.bsky.social
Thank you! (And for the elegant wording.) π
November 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Thank you! (And for the elegant wording.) π
I hate the word βimpactfulβ - 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 β wit...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I hate the word βimpactfulβ - but otherwise, I am quite tickled with this honour from my Senate colleagues! #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada @senindepend.bsky.social #Alberta
What the what, now?
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 AM
What the what, now?
At the Alberta Legislature this morning to bear witness. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransKids #yeg #Edmonton
November 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
At the Alberta Legislature this morning to bear witness. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransKids #yeg #Edmonton
The ceremony now moves outside to the striking Holodomor monument which stands to the west of Edmonton City Hall. #yeg #yegdt #Holodomor #Ukraine #Edmonton
November 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The ceremony now moves outside to the striking Holodomor monument which stands to the west of Edmonton City Hall. #yeg #yegdt #Holodomor #Ukraine #Edmonton
At Edmonton City Hall this afternoon for the Holodomor Commemoration - an event with a very real resonance this year, with Ukraine again under Russian threat. #yeg #yegcc #Holodomor #Ukraine #cdnpoli
November 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
At Edmonton City Hall this afternoon for the Holodomor Commemoration - an event with a very real resonance this year, with Ukraine again under Russian threat. #yeg #yegcc #Holodomor #Ukraine #cdnpoli
Iβve been to HAVN in Victoria and Bota Bota in Montreal. They are delightful.
November 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Iβve been to HAVN in Victoria and Bota Bota in Montreal. They are delightful.
And then, listen to @marnipanas.bsky.social. Really listen. I am honoured that heroines such as Alex and Marni shared their stories with me.
S4 Episode 8: One Just Transition
Podcast Episode Β· Alberta Unbound Β· EP24 Β· 30m
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November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
And then, listen to @marnipanas.bsky.social. Really listen. I am honoured that heroines such as Alex and Marni shared their stories with me.
Anyway - donβt listen to me about this. Start by listening to Kristy Harcourt and Alex Marshall - who might be able to answer your questions and address your fears.
Protecting Trans Kids: a Conversation with Alex Marshall and Kristy Harcourt
Podcast Episode Β· Alberta Unbound Β· EP34 Β· 45m
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November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Anyway - donβt listen to me about this. Start by listening to Kristy Harcourt and Alex Marshall - who might be able to answer your questions and address your fears.
Well, they probably arenβt hiding in Old Strathcona or Westmount.
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Well, they probably arenβt hiding in Old Strathcona or Westmount.
Who honestly thinks that schools are full of teenage boys who want to dress up as girls just so they can infiltrate girlsβ sports teams? Or bathrooms? In our homophobic misogynist culture, do you think school boys would don drag just to get a competitive edge? That isβ¦just not a thing.
November 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Who honestly thinks that schools are full of teenage boys who want to dress up as girls just so they can infiltrate girlsβ sports teams? Or bathrooms? In our homophobic misogynist culture, do you think school boys would don drag just to get a competitive edge? That isβ¦just not a thing.
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
I donβt think that Klein was more progressive, per se. But he was much more attuned to voter opinion and unafraid of his far right wing. In the end, he didnβt give in to Stockwell day et al - and he let Vriend stand.
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I donβt think that Klein was more progressive, per se. But he was much more attuned to voter opinion and unafraid of his far right wing. In the end, he didnβt give in to Stockwell day et al - and he let Vriend stand.
I actually interviewed @caulfieldtim.bsky.social right when he was researching and writing The Certainty Illusion. Hereβs that conversation. #ualberta #AlbertaUnbound @irpp.org #irpp
Disinformation Contagion
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November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I actually interviewed @caulfieldtim.bsky.social right when he was researching and writing The Certainty Illusion. Hereβs that conversation. #ualberta #AlbertaUnbound @irpp.org #irpp
Here you go. Please listen and share!
Protecting Trans Kids: a Conversation with Alex Marshall and Kristy Harcourt
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November 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Here you go. Please listen and share!
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Protecting Trans Kids: a Conversation with Alex Marshall and Kristy Harcourt
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November 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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