Flora Cain
@floracain.bsky.social
Retired analyst. Not interested in "alternative" facts. FOREVER CANADIAN
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8/8 Yet, we believe in this country—from the Pacific forests to the northern tip of Ellesmere Island.
No matter what happens in Trump's America, Canada must survive.
It is up to every Canadian to make sure it does.
The Star Editorial Board
www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
No matter what happens in Trump's America, Canada must survive.
It is up to every Canadian to make sure it does.
The Star Editorial Board
www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
Star Editorial Board: Donald Trump’s presidency threatens our very existence. It’s also a warning sign for what could be coming here
Thanks to Trump, we now know in 2025 that nothing about our country is guaranteed anymore.
www.thestar.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:27 AM
8/8 Yet, we believe in this country—from the Pacific forests to the northern tip of Ellesmere Island.
No matter what happens in Trump's America, Canada must survive.
It is up to every Canadian to make sure it does.
The Star Editorial Board
www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
No matter what happens in Trump's America, Canada must survive.
It is up to every Canadian to make sure it does.
The Star Editorial Board
www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
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3/8 Lesson one: Decency matters.
Apologists dismissed Trump's racism as showmanship. They were wrong. He denigrated Mexicans and is now leading a vicious campaign of violence against migrants.
Canada must reject this vulgarity. Leaders who campaign on insults will govern on hatred and revenge.
Apologists dismissed Trump's racism as showmanship. They were wrong. He denigrated Mexicans and is now leading a vicious campaign of violence against migrants.
Canada must reject this vulgarity. Leaders who campaign on insults will govern on hatred and revenge.
December 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
3/8 Lesson one: Decency matters.
Apologists dismissed Trump's racism as showmanship. They were wrong. He denigrated Mexicans and is now leading a vicious campaign of violence against migrants.
Canada must reject this vulgarity. Leaders who campaign on insults will govern on hatred and revenge.
Apologists dismissed Trump's racism as showmanship. They were wrong. He denigrated Mexicans and is now leading a vicious campaign of violence against migrants.
Canada must reject this vulgarity. Leaders who campaign on insults will govern on hatred and revenge.
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1/8
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 TRUMP THREATENS CANADA'S EXISTENCE 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
2025 marked the death of the inevitable. We now know nothing (our sovereignty, democracy, prosperity) is guaranteed.
Trump's authoritarianism is a warning we cannot ignore.
The Star Editorial Board reports...
#CdnPoli #Trump #Democracy #Canada
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 TRUMP THREATENS CANADA'S EXISTENCE 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
2025 marked the death of the inevitable. We now know nothing (our sovereignty, democracy, prosperity) is guaranteed.
Trump's authoritarianism is a warning we cannot ignore.
The Star Editorial Board reports...
#CdnPoli #Trump #Democracy #Canada
December 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
1/8
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 TRUMP THREATENS CANADA'S EXISTENCE 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
2025 marked the death of the inevitable. We now know nothing (our sovereignty, democracy, prosperity) is guaranteed.
Trump's authoritarianism is a warning we cannot ignore.
The Star Editorial Board reports...
#CdnPoli #Trump #Democracy #Canada
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 TRUMP THREATENS CANADA'S EXISTENCE 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
2025 marked the death of the inevitable. We now know nothing (our sovereignty, democracy, prosperity) is guaranteed.
Trump's authoritarianism is a warning we cannot ignore.
The Star Editorial Board reports...
#CdnPoli #Trump #Democracy #Canada
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Maybe she’s not too interested in it because there’s no profit margin and/or business people trying to make side deals to address it?
I don’t know… but ABs should be demanding action.
Lives are literally at stake.
6/6
I don’t know… but ABs should be demanding action.
Lives are literally at stake.
6/6
December 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Maybe she’s not too interested in it because there’s no profit margin and/or business people trying to make side deals to address it?
I don’t know… but ABs should be demanding action.
Lives are literally at stake.
6/6
I don’t know… but ABs should be demanding action.
Lives are literally at stake.
6/6
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Yesterday the UAH ED had over 79 EIPs!
That’s more admitted pts than funded beds… Sick Admitted pts spilling over into EMS offload spaces, and over into areas for transitional beds (not meant for sick pts)
1/6
That’s more admitted pts than funded beds… Sick Admitted pts spilling over into EMS offload spaces, and over into areas for transitional beds (not meant for sick pts)
1/6
December 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Yesterday the UAH ED had over 79 EIPs!
That’s more admitted pts than funded beds… Sick Admitted pts spilling over into EMS offload spaces, and over into areas for transitional beds (not meant for sick pts)
1/6
That’s more admitted pts than funded beds… Sick Admitted pts spilling over into EMS offload spaces, and over into areas for transitional beds (not meant for sick pts)
1/6
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1/6
🇨🇦 BOMBARDIER WINS $753-MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT 🇨🇦
Ottawa has tapped the Montreal-based aerospace giant to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Challenger fleet.
Six new Global 6500 jets will soon fly for the military.
Pippa Norman reports...
#CdnPoli #Defence #Bombardier #RCAF
🇨🇦 BOMBARDIER WINS $753-MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT 🇨🇦
Ottawa has tapped the Montreal-based aerospace giant to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Challenger fleet.
Six new Global 6500 jets will soon fly for the military.
Pippa Norman reports...
#CdnPoli #Defence #Bombardier #RCAF
December 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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🇨🇦 BOMBARDIER WINS $753-MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT 🇨🇦
Ottawa has tapped the Montreal-based aerospace giant to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Challenger fleet.
Six new Global 6500 jets will soon fly for the military.
Pippa Norman reports...
#CdnPoli #Defence #Bombardier #RCAF
🇨🇦 BOMBARDIER WINS $753-MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT 🇨🇦
Ottawa has tapped the Montreal-based aerospace giant to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging Challenger fleet.
Six new Global 6500 jets will soon fly for the military.
Pippa Norman reports...
#CdnPoli #Defence #Bombardier #RCAF
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“This is not simply a misunderstanding. It is a breach of good faith. It is a misrepresentation that affected the decisions made at the bargaining table & the understanding of Albertans.”
The ATA is taking their fight to the Alberta Labour Relations Board!
#abpoli #ableg #abed
The ATA is taking their fight to the Alberta Labour Relations Board!
#abpoli #ableg #abed
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Treaty 8 Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi had some strong words for Canada & Alberta...
He made it clear that Treaty 8 will not just not support, they will actively oppose any new pipelines in the north without consultation & called for an immediate pause.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
He made it clear that Treaty 8 will not just not support, they will actively oppose any new pipelines in the north without consultation & called for an immediate pause.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
December 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Chief Sheldon Sunshine of the Sturgeon Lake Cree spoke of the damaged trust caused by the UCP's attacks on Treaty rights today.
He also spoke of the broken trust from development that hasn't been done properly and the desire to see safe development.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
He also spoke of the broken trust from development that hasn't been done properly and the desire to see safe development.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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“Only the federal government has the authority to make criminal law, so Alberta’s law should be ruled unconstitutional and struck down, the groups argue in their amended claim”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alb...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alb...
Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
Two advocacy groups fighting the Alberta government on its transgender laws say they’re looking to keep one of their challenges alive by changing their argument in court.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Only the federal government has the authority to make criminal law, so Alberta’s law should be ruled unconstitutional and struck down, the groups argue in their amended claim”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alb...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alb...
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The combination of disastrous policies and poorly written recall laws are costing Albertans the better part of $10 million now.
And that’s just the recalls, not the effects of those disastrous policies.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.townandcountrytoday.com/alberta-news...
And that’s just the recalls, not the effects of those disastrous policies.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.townandcountrytoday.com/alberta-news...
Elections Alberta gets extra $6.7M to handle outburst of recall petitions
EDMONTON — Elections Alberta is getting $6.7 million in extra funding to handle the sudden outburst of recall petitions against legislature members. A legislature committee unanimously granted the fun...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The combination of disastrous policies and poorly written recall laws are costing Albertans the better part of $10 million now.
And that’s just the recalls, not the effects of those disastrous policies.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.townandcountrytoday.com/alberta-news...
And that’s just the recalls, not the effects of those disastrous policies.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.townandcountrytoday.com/alberta-news...
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Comedian Stanley Baxter has died aged 99. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99 - BBC News
Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Comedian Stanley Baxter has died aged 99. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It’s been frustrating as a journalist, and a member of the public, to watch as publicly available data on the health-care system has dwindled over the years.
The auditor general now says the Alberta government is changing internal metrics and selectively using data to hide problems:
The auditor general now says the Alberta government is changing internal metrics and selectively using data to hide problems:
Alberta using selective data to mask health care failings, Auditor-General says
Doug Wylie says reporting on how the system is performing is not credible and has gotten worse over time
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s been frustrating as a journalist, and a member of the public, to watch as publicly available data on the health-care system has dwindled over the years.
The auditor general now says the Alberta government is changing internal metrics and selectively using data to hide problems:
The auditor general now says the Alberta government is changing internal metrics and selectively using data to hide problems:
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A reflection on what should be considered in establishing the Maple Leaf Battalions - a citizen's defence force for Canada.
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Canada Mobilizes a People's Army
The government has finally laid its cards on the table.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A reflection on what should be considered in establishing the Maple Leaf Battalions - a citizen's defence force for Canada.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canada-mob...
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canada-mob...
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Finally, a forceful response to the UCP’s policy hot mess by the NDP’s Naheed Nenshi. albertapolitics.ca/2025/12/fina...
Finally, a forceful response to the UCP’s policy hot mess by the NDP’s Naheed Nenshi - Alberta Politics
Better late than never, Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi finally effectively hammered the governing United Conservative Party’s policy hot mess at a news conference yesterday morning marking the end of...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Finally, a forceful response to the UCP’s policy hot mess by the NDP’s Naheed Nenshi. albertapolitics.ca/2025/12/fina...
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Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
Egale and Skipping Stone say they plan to argue Alberta has effectively developed a criminal law — something outside of its jurisdiction.
News from me this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Egale and Skipping Stone say they plan to argue Alberta has effectively developed a criminal law — something outside of its jurisdiction.
News from me this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
EDMONTON - Two advocacy groups fighting the Alberta government on its transgender laws say they're looking to keep one of their challenges alive by changing their argument in court.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
Egale and Skipping Stone say they plan to argue Alberta has effectively developed a criminal law — something outside of its jurisdiction.
News from me this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Egale and Skipping Stone say they plan to argue Alberta has effectively developed a criminal law — something outside of its jurisdiction.
News from me this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
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with less than 18% of AB's population vaccinated.
the lowest since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Please get vaccinated, everybody.
2/2
the lowest since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Please get vaccinated, everybody.
2/2
December 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
with less than 18% of AB's population vaccinated.
the lowest since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Please get vaccinated, everybody.
2/2
the lowest since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Please get vaccinated, everybody.
2/2
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just passed the peak of flu last year. and exponential rise ongoing
December 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
just passed the peak of flu last year. and exponential rise ongoing
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7/7 The Auditor General concludes that significant improvements are needed in these systems.
👉 Albertans expect transparency when their money is spent—not months later. 👈
Auditor General of Alberta
www.oag.ab.ca/reports/trav...
👉 Albertans expect transparency when their money is spent—not months later. 👈
Auditor General of Alberta
www.oag.ab.ca/reports/trav...
Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses of the Premier, Ministers, and Their Staff - Office of the Auditor General, Alberta
Public servants may incur expenses for travel, meals and hospitality related to government business, and can claim expense reimbursements and certain allowances. They have to follow government policie...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
7/7 The Auditor General concludes that significant improvements are needed in these systems.
👉 Albertans expect transparency when their money is spent—not months later. 👈
Auditor General of Alberta
www.oag.ab.ca/reports/trav...
👉 Albertans expect transparency when their money is spent—not months later. 👈
Auditor General of Alberta
www.oag.ab.ca/reports/trav...
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1/7
🇨🇦 🚨 ALBERTA MINISTRIES FAIL TIMELY EXPENSE DISCLOSURE 🚨 🇨🇦
The Auditor General finds hundreds of travel and hospitality expenses were hidden from the public for months.
Nearly $100,000 in claims lacked timely submission or receipts.
The Auditor General reports
#AbLeg #Alberta #Accountability
🇨🇦 🚨 ALBERTA MINISTRIES FAIL TIMELY EXPENSE DISCLOSURE 🚨 🇨🇦
The Auditor General finds hundreds of travel and hospitality expenses were hidden from the public for months.
Nearly $100,000 in claims lacked timely submission or receipts.
The Auditor General reports
#AbLeg #Alberta #Accountability
December 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
1/7
🇨🇦 🚨 ALBERTA MINISTRIES FAIL TIMELY EXPENSE DISCLOSURE 🚨 🇨🇦
The Auditor General finds hundreds of travel and hospitality expenses were hidden from the public for months.
Nearly $100,000 in claims lacked timely submission or receipts.
The Auditor General reports
#AbLeg #Alberta #Accountability
🇨🇦 🚨 ALBERTA MINISTRIES FAIL TIMELY EXPENSE DISCLOSURE 🚨 🇨🇦
The Auditor General finds hundreds of travel and hospitality expenses were hidden from the public for months.
Nearly $100,000 in claims lacked timely submission or receipts.
The Auditor General reports
#AbLeg #Alberta #Accountability