I'm confused about why they sent this email. Not only is the email confusing but it seems that myself and my family are in phase 2 and can't get our shots until Oct. 20th anyways. I assume they'll turn us away if I book before then...

I don't understand politicians...we tried that in AB. It's been linked to increased road fatalities. So they're bringing back photo radar in in some high-risk locations (want a bet it's more than "some" soon?). Can't he just read about our AB fiascos and better allocate money? Sigh.

In order to test public priorities, our survey forced a choice: either to maintain government funding for child care centres or eliminate this funding in favour of giving all parents a break on their taxes. Guess what we found?
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Hey folks please take a look at this and consider filing it out, because if you don't you can be sure the tax software lobby industry is! The CRAis starting to consult on automatic tax filing in Canada. Let's get this done!

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This is awful. Shame on them! Note that the engagement period for ADAP is still open. The survey is here: your.alberta.ca/adap/surveys... Tell them how disgusting this is. #abpoli #abgov

The @albertaucp.bsky.social released the Discussion Guide for the proposed ADAP program this week. I wrote a couple thoughts about it. #abpoli @albertandp.ca

gillianpetit.substack.com/p/the-new-al...

If you would like to engage with this issue, please fill out the survey (your.alberta.ca/adap/surveys...) and/or submit a written submission to [email protected]. This is a Discussion Guide only and is not yet set in stone. Engagement is open!

due to the decreased earnings exemption and decline in the base benefit level, ADAP clients with earned income less than about $2,100/month will be financially worse off.

But maybe they really meant that ADAP will have lower claw back rates. I checked those too. I had to make some assumptions based on numbers in the Discussion Guide as the claw back rate was not explicitly stated. I found that over some employment income ranges, claw back rates will be lower but....

Another claim of ADAP is that it will have higher earnings exemptions. The Discussion Guide proposes that earnings exemption be decreased from $1,072/month to $350/month. Wrong way!

One of the claims of ADAP is that it will "empower" Albertans with disabilities. However, the Discussion Guide proposes transferring all AISH clients to ADAP whether they would choose it or not. To be re-assigned to AISH, clients will have to prove that they cannot work. This is not empowerment.

The @albertaucp.bsky.social released the Discussion Guide for the proposed ADAP program this week. I wrote a couple thoughts about it. #abpoli @albertandp.ca

gillianpetit.substack.com/p/the-new-al...

The Tyee spoke to seven of Kulbir Kaila’s co-workers, who all say they believe an excessive workload, strenuous working conditions and a lack of support for existing health conditions contributed to her death.

Good news! Now lets keep it this way! And maybe beat Denmark while we're at it (too ambitious? 😅)

Out today in collaboration with @scpartners.bsky.social: a look at GDP per capita and how temporary residents affect this measure for Canada. Bottom line: a rapid increase in NPRs has decreased GDP per capita but this doesn't mean our economy shrunk

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GDP per capita is a deeply flawed measurement for evaluating rich countries and is easily influenced by factors that have zilch to do with economic well-being.

How's 🍁economy? New research shows it's about the same as Germany, the UK and Aus.

Read more at: tinyurl.com/4bjdyccb

It’s been a long few days. Starting Saturday morning, I ran 26 loops of the Grassroots Backyard = 174.46km. This was a PB for me, I was the last woman standing, and I set a course record for women. I couldn’t have done it without my amazing crew and support from my local park runners.

Also let me know if you want to go for coffee or...better yet...a run! I may have some sweet looking running routes mapped out

For anyone attending the @canadianeconoassoc.bsky.social conference, I will be presenting mine & @lindsaytedds.bsky.social paper on property assessment equity in Alberta at Friday @ 2pm in R-R120. Barry Watson (Acadia) & Selvia Arshad (UofC) are also in my session

#EconSky #CanadaEcon #PropertyTax

Attention #EconSky #CanadaEcon: CEA has a new reception this year! Come join us for the CWEC/CFEC (@cdnwomenecon.bsky.social) reception on Thursday, May 29th (tomorrow)—right after Embrace Day! There will be snacks 🤩

All Embrace Day and CEA conference attendees are welcome. See you there!

As measles continue to spread through Alberta and Ontario, this is a timely reminder on what vaccines can do. It's a beautiful video - both if you're interested in vaccines and if you're interested in data viz.

youtu.be/ybVZ7vluYhQ

As the @albertaucp.bsky.social court data centres, I hope careful thought is being given to their power usage and emissions. I also hope that information on their power use and emissions are made public. #abpoli #ableg

⏰It’s not too late to register!

There’s still time to sign up for our event on child welfare in Canada.

🔍 Why are racialized and immigrant children still overrepresented in the system? Join IRPP postdoc @anikaganness.bsky.social for a conversation on history, reform, & equity.

🔗 irpp.org?p=20538

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