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Alberta keeps saying it plans to "double" oil production by 2035. But the math here doesn't come close to mathing --- and it has nothing to do with Ottawa's policies. #cdnpoli #abpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/o...
Alberta’s pipeline math still doesn’t add up
The biggest obstacle standing between Alberta and its premier's repeated pledge to double oil production isn't the tanker ban, the emissions cap, or any other piece of federal legislation. It's realit...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Alberta keeps saying it plans to "double" oil production by 2035. But the math here doesn't come close to mathing --- and it has nothing to do with Ottawa's policies. #cdnpoli #abpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/o...
Signed the #forevercanadian petition at Calgary City Hall this morning!
August 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Signed the #forevercanadian petition at Calgary City Hall this morning!
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Danielle Smith is threatening Canadians with a national unity crisis if they don't elect a Conservative government.
Here's why she doesn't have the cards -- and why she might secretly be rooting for Mark Carney to win. #cdnpoli #abpoli
Here's why she doesn't have the cards -- and why she might secretly be rooting for Mark Carney to win. #cdnpoli #abpoli
Danielle Smith's separatism shell game
Conservatives are working through the various stages of political grief. Danielle Smith, ever the maverick, has decided to add a sixth one: empty threats.
www.nationalobserver.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Some history to explain what happened in the Oval Office from my just-posted article in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
February 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Some history to explain what happened in the Oval Office from my just-posted article in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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When it comes to foreign interference in our democracy, the call is literally coming from inside your phone.
Why social media and misinformation are the biggest threats to our security and sovereignty, and what we can (and should) do about it. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/31/o...
Why social media and misinformation are the biggest threats to our security and sovereignty, and what we can (and should) do about it. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/31/o...
The real foreign interference threat is on your phone
The findings in Justice Marie-Josée Hogue's report confirm what the last few months have made abundantly clear: the problem of foreign interference is far bigger in scope and scale than we dared imagi...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
When it comes to foreign interference in our democracy, the call is literally coming from inside your phone.
Why social media and misinformation are the biggest threats to our security and sovereignty, and what we can (and should) do about it. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/31/o...
Why social media and misinformation are the biggest threats to our security and sovereignty, and what we can (and should) do about it. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/31/o...
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From my latest newsletter on Alberta's ludicrous COVID-19 "report".
January 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
From my latest newsletter on Alberta's ludicrous COVID-19 "report".
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The kiddo’s ex boy, Mr. Canada, just sent me this (they and we are still good friends).
January 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The kiddo’s ex boy, Mr. Canada, just sent me this (they and we are still good friends).
Why Canada should join the EU www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Why Canada should join the EU
Europe needs space and resources, Canada needs people. Let’s deal
www.economist.com
January 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Why Canada should join the EU www.economist.com/europe/2025/...