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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · Aug 25

New!

Danielle Smith's former Chief of Staff personally oversaw the hiring of two family members of embattled healthcare MHCare CEO Sam Mraiche to government policy advisor roles while multiple contract scandals were unfolding.

Part 1 of 3!

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Danielle Smith's former Chief of Staff personally oversaw the hiring of two family members of embattled healthcare MHCare CEO Sam Mraiche to government policy advisor roles.

Part 1 of 3

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 5h

From the DM’s…

On the second day of the teachers strike…

Looks like Jason Stephan is calling it an early Thanksgiving weekend!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11h

From the DM’s…

As Paramedics and HSAA are back at the bargaining table…

Here’s some important context as to how EMS are paid in comparison to other First Responders and the amount of education required.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 13h

B.C. Premier David Eby is clearly beyond frustrated with Danielle Smith's pipeline dreams threatening the B.C. economy.

In a fiery statement, he called her out directly stating...

"This is not the Danielle Smith show!"

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 15h

WOW!

Alberta just got another approved referendum petition!

And this one calls for the practice of funding private schools with public money to be put to an end!

During the teachers strike!

Strap in Alberta, we’re going on a ride!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 16h

When confronted on her legislation making it easier for separatists to create instability...

Smith instead disavowed separatism, spun the story to the #ForeverCanadian movement with @lukaszukab.bsky.social and then blamed Trudeau.

Drink!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 16h

When challenged on her pipeline with the reality that First Nations leaders in the area of her proposed pipeline have already categorically rejected it...

Smith responded saying that she's already picked the First Nations groups she wants to listen to.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 16h

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith today called B.C. Premier David Eby's rejection of her taxpayer funded pipeline proposal (not actually a pipeline)...

"Un-Canadian and Unconstitutional"

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 16h

So excited to announce our second panelist for our #YYC live show!

We've already announced @duanebratt.bsky.social, but today we're announcing that we'll have ATA Local 38 President Stephani Clements as well!

Get your tickets now!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

Dear NDP.

Now is when you say that if elected, you will cap class sizes at 25 over an 3 year period to allow for the required capacity buildout.

That’s all you have to do here.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Fort Mac!

Want to protect your water?

Next Friday!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

From the DM’s…

The government of Alberta has apparently decided to take down the temperature on the teachers strike…

By locking teachers out.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

Nobody has ever claimed AHS was perfect...

But Smith's approach to healthcare has been to take a slightly injured patient (AHS) & dismember it.

We asked ER physician Dr. Paul Parks (@PfParks) if that's accurate.

Turns out it is, and some folks are getting very well paid!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

The reviews are coming in on the UCP's American lesson plans they're offering parents while teachers are on strike...

From this Grade 1 teacher, not only do they not align with the UCP's curriculum...

They aren't even based in what most Grade 1 kids can do.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2d

Some big bombshells in our new episode with Dr Paul Parks!

Including that Danielle Smith was warned by many experts her healthcare "refocusing" would only make healthcare in Alberta much, much worse!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2d

New episode!

We sit down with former Alberta Medical Association President & current ER physician Dr Paul Parks for a deep dive on the state of Alberta Healthcare with no punches pulled!

EMS Crisis! Chartered Surgical Facilities! And so much more!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Episode 7.34 - Alberta's Healthcare Crisis with Dr Paul Parks (@pfparks)!

YouTube video by The Breakdown AB

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2d

With parents looking for options for kids during the strike…

It’s a good time to remind everyone affected to choose carefully.

Cause there could be very real consequences.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2d

Starting in less than an hour!

We talk all the healthcare things with former Alberta Medical Association president and current ER physician, Dr. Paul Parks!

You don't want to miss this one!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2d

Wow #yyc!

(Pics by Kelly Hofer FB)

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2d

The before and after in #yeg is absolutely bonkers!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 5d

With our live show in Calgary days before the Legislature gets into full swing, we are super excited to announce our first panelist!

To try and make sense of the political landscape we’ll be jointed by none other than Political Scientist @duanebratt.bsky.social!

Get your tickets now!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday night at 8!

We’ve got the conversation on the Alberta healthcare crisis you don’t want to miss with former Alberta Medical Association President and current Emergency Physician Dr Paul Parks!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has STILL not issued a public apology for completely fabricating a story about a young child attending a concert.

Smith claimed his parents were recovering from addiction without any basis at all & refuses to apologize.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 4d

This is a MUST listen!

The mother who was falsely represented by the Premier of Alberta for clicks spoke out this morning.

Danielle Smith fabricated a story about a family who has simply chosen a sober lifestyle.

This family deserves an apology.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

“David Parker is supremely confident that he will never pay $112,500 in fines levied by Elections Alberta against himself and Take Back Alberta, the political activist organization he leads.”

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Parker Vows He and Take Back Alberta Will Escape Punishment | The Tyee

Elections Alberta ordered fines and prosecution in February. But authorities have not acted.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

From the DM’s…

As Danielle Smith spends $14 million of taxpayers money on a pipeline with no business case…

The healthcare system is apparently cutting back on water.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 4d

With no apparent public apology from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for completely fabricating a story about a child and his parents…

It seemed like a good time to re-up her philosophy on how to deal with mistakes and accountability.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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