Linda Laidlaw
@l-laidlaw.bsky.social
Prof Early Literacy and assorted things, mom of YAs, lives with canine overlords, academic nerd, she/her, YEG
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Hey researcher peeps....https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-launches-new-initiative-to-recruit-world-leading-researchers.html
December 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Hey researcher peeps....https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-launches-new-initiative-to-recruit-world-leading-researchers.html
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America, It's Not You, It's...
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
America, It's Not You, It's...
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Today, government introduced Bill 9 legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to override a court ruling that protects youth access to gender-affirming care. This places government between a patient and their physician, undermining clinical autonomy. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Today, government introduced Bill 9 legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to override a court ruling that protects youth access to gender-affirming care. This places government between a patient and their physician, undermining clinical autonomy. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
This.
Professor Lisa Young let's it rip with the jackboot edition of her newsletter. @jlisayoung.bsky.social
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Fall Fashion Update: Alberta
Fall has arrived in Alberta.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This.
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The petition launched by @lukaszukab.bsky.social needed 293, 976 signatures before today's submission date in support of his question 'Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?'
If the number is accurate, they bested that by 162,389 - or 55%.
If the number is accurate, they bested that by 162,389 - or 55%.
October 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The petition launched by @lukaszukab.bsky.social needed 293, 976 signatures before today's submission date in support of his question 'Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?'
If the number is accurate, they bested that by 162,389 - or 55%.
If the number is accurate, they bested that by 162,389 - or 55%.
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1. Reagan’s speech is real
2. It’s public domain
3. Americans pay the cost of the added 10% tariffs, not Canadians
4. Trump keeps lying because he thinks you’re all too stupid to fact check
5. The average family will pay an extra $4900 this year because his tariffs
2. It’s public domain
3. Americans pay the cost of the added 10% tariffs, not Canadians
4. Trump keeps lying because he thinks you’re all too stupid to fact check
5. The average family will pay an extra $4900 this year because his tariffs
October 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
1. Reagan’s speech is real
2. It’s public domain
3. Americans pay the cost of the added 10% tariffs, not Canadians
4. Trump keeps lying because he thinks you’re all too stupid to fact check
5. The average family will pay an extra $4900 this year because his tariffs
2. It’s public domain
3. Americans pay the cost of the added 10% tariffs, not Canadians
4. Trump keeps lying because he thinks you’re all too stupid to fact check
5. The average family will pay an extra $4900 this year because his tariffs
This thread is the bomb.
October 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This thread is the bomb.
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The CBC maintains an account on X - but not on Bluesky (nor on Mastodon.) Why? I asked CE0 Marie-Philippe Bouchard and Editor-in-Chief @brodiefenlon.bsky.social when they appeared at the Senate Transport and Communications Committee this morning. #CBC #SRC #SenateofCanada #cdnpoli #X #Bluesky #TRCM
CBC stays on X to reach audiences despite hate speech concerns - but isn't on Bluesky or Mastodon.
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
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October 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The CBC maintains an account on X - but not on Bluesky (nor on Mastodon.) Why? I asked CE0 Marie-Philippe Bouchard and Editor-in-Chief @brodiefenlon.bsky.social when they appeared at the Senate Transport and Communications Committee this morning. #CBC #SRC #SenateofCanada #cdnpoli #X #Bluesky #TRCM
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🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Honey, wake up, new potential Alberta referendum on ending private school funding just dropped.
October 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Honey, wake up, new potential Alberta referendum on ending private school funding just dropped.
This!
If Canadians, travelling domestically, want to use the "good" security line at the airport, they need a NEXUS card, even if they aren't going to the US. And they need the blessing of Donald Trump's Homeland Security apparatus to get one. I'm calling on Canada to end this absurdity. #Canada #NEXUS
Why we need a Made-In-Canada Verified Traveller Program
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
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September 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This!
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I can't get over how weird this photo is. I love that someone in England captioned it: "Darling, be a dear and DO click on the floor lamp."
September 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I can't get over how weird this photo is. I love that someone in England captioned it: "Darling, be a dear and DO click on the floor lamp."
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The first time an Alberta government invoked the notwithstanding clause, public outrage forced a reversal in less than 24 hours. I wish to God Albertans would show the same moral fury now, when school children are outed & bullied by the government that is supposed to protect them. #ableg #abpoli
Stripping Away Rights Using the Notwithstanding Clause. - Alberta Views
After a week of rancorous debate, Klein announced he would not invoke the notwithstanding clause on the landmark gay rights decision...
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September 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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A story from earlier this year, now more relevant to #AbEd #Ableg interests: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
"...the majority of censorship attempts in school and public libraries in the U.S. come from organized movements rather than parents." (72%)
"...the majority of censorship attempts in school and public libraries in the U.S. come from organized movements rather than parents." (72%)
The 10 most-challenged books in U.S. libraries have faced complaints in Canada, too | CBC News
The American Library Association released its annual list of most-challenged books on Monday, which includes new data that reveals the majority of censorship attempts in school and public libraries in...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A story from earlier this year, now more relevant to #AbEd #Ableg interests: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
"...the majority of censorship attempts in school and public libraries in the U.S. come from organized movements rather than parents." (72%)
"...the majority of censorship attempts in school and public libraries in the U.S. come from organized movements rather than parents." (72%)
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So regressive & dystopian it feels like, um, The Handmaid’s Tale…👇
“…public school board is yanking more than 200 books from its library…”
“…including literary classics such as author Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’”
MAGA Alberta: edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto....
“…public school board is yanking more than 200 books from its library…”
“…including literary classics such as author Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’”
MAGA Alberta: edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto....
Edmonton Public removing more than 200 library books to comply with provincial rules
Edmonton's public school board is yanking more than 200 books from library shelves this year to comply with Alberta government rules.
edmontonjournal.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
So regressive & dystopian it feels like, um, The Handmaid’s Tale…👇
“…public school board is yanking more than 200 books from its library…”
“…including literary classics such as author Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’”
MAGA Alberta: edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto....
“…public school board is yanking more than 200 books from its library…”
“…including literary classics such as author Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’”
MAGA Alberta: edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto....
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For folks in Alberta wanting to sign the Forever Canadian petition (now until 28 Oct 2025) here is a listing of announced signing events, sorted by town/city.
It's great to share, especially with people who are not active on social media.
P&T #ForeverCanadian
www.forevercanadianpetitionevents.com
It's great to share, especially with people who are not active on social media.
P&T #ForeverCanadian
www.forevercanadianpetitionevents.com
Forever Canadian Petition Events
Calendar of Forever Canadian petition signing opportunities
www.forevercanadianpetitionevents.com
August 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
For folks in Alberta wanting to sign the Forever Canadian petition (now until 28 Oct 2025) here is a listing of announced signing events, sorted by town/city.
It's great to share, especially with people who are not active on social media.
P&T #ForeverCanadian
www.forevercanadianpetitionevents.com
It's great to share, especially with people who are not active on social media.
P&T #ForeverCanadian
www.forevercanadianpetitionevents.com
This.
One more follow up to this, reminder that after you pre-order your COVID vaccine, write an email to your MLA, the minister of health, and the premier to request they reverse this policy decision.
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
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August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This.
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What happens after you register on Forever-Canadian.ca to collect signatures, donate, or volunteer?
When will you get your credentials from Elections Alberta to collect signatures?
Where will you be able to sign the petition?
Here are the answers:
When will you get your credentials from Elections Alberta to collect signatures?
Where will you be able to sign the petition?
Here are the answers:
August 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
What happens after you register on Forever-Canadian.ca to collect signatures, donate, or volunteer?
When will you get your credentials from Elections Alberta to collect signatures?
Where will you be able to sign the petition?
Here are the answers:
When will you get your credentials from Elections Alberta to collect signatures?
Where will you be able to sign the petition?
Here are the answers:
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😂🤣😂 If only mainstream media was as brave as Southpark #arresttrump #iceout
August 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
😂🤣😂 If only mainstream media was as brave as Southpark #arresttrump #iceout
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It’s go time, Alberta.
Let’s show the separatists how it’s done. @lukaszukab.bsky.social
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Let’s show the separatists how it’s done. @lukaszukab.bsky.social
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It’s go time, Alberta. Let’s show the separatists how it’s done. #alberta #canada #forevercanadian
YouTube video by Lisab0923
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July 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It’s go time, Alberta.
Let’s show the separatists how it’s done. @lukaszukab.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/2Pt-F...
Let’s show the separatists how it’s done. @lukaszukab.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/2Pt-F...
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Hi, yes, g'morning. This is awkward.
But targeting a reporter - hi! - with
surreptitiously obtained photos and details of her tooling around town is an attack on the public's right to know.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
But targeting a reporter - hi! - with
surreptitiously obtained photos and details of her tooling around town is an attack on the public's right to know.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Globe and Mail reporter targeted by online campaign, photographed surreptitiously in public settings
An anonymous X account posted photos of Alberta reporter Carrie Tait and described her movements as she reported on a health authority controversy
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Hi, yes, g'morning. This is awkward.
But targeting a reporter - hi! - with
surreptitiously obtained photos and details of her tooling around town is an attack on the public's right to know.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
But targeting a reporter - hi! - with
surreptitiously obtained photos and details of her tooling around town is an attack on the public's right to know.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Petition re/ AB gov't disability $200 clawback -- chng.it/W9HjpKCwcg
Have you seen this petition yet?
CAM TAIT'S petition. Repeal the Clawback of the Canadian Disability Benefit in Alberta
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July 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Petition re/ AB gov't disability $200 clawback -- chng.it/W9HjpKCwcg
As the parent of an immunocompromised daughter this is very scary.
Danielle Smith, Queen of Measles via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Danielle Smith, Queen of Measles via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Danielle Smith, Queen of Measles | The Tyee
Alberta leads the continent in stoking the disease’s resurgence. The province’s former top doctor lays blame.
thetyee.ca
July 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As the parent of an immunocompromised daughter this is very scary.
Danielle Smith, Queen of Measles via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Danielle Smith, Queen of Measles via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...