Asad Chaudhary
@asadc.bsky.social
(he/him) Lawyer who knows just enough engineering to get in trouble, Twitter refugee, Taekwondoist, e/cargobike dude, toddler parent (Calgary)
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Today in life under competitive authoritarianism
It doesn’t get anymore textbook than this:
It doesn’t get anymore textbook than this:
November 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Today in life under competitive authoritarianism
It doesn’t get anymore textbook than this:
It doesn’t get anymore textbook than this:
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When a news outlet puts a reckless, undocumented claim by the Trump regime in the main headline and puts medical experts’ pushback in the smaller type, it’s making a choice. And not a good one.
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
When a news outlet puts a reckless, undocumented claim by the Trump regime in the main headline and puts medical experts’ pushback in the smaller type, it’s making a choice. And not a good one.
Not surprising - unlike other big cities, Calgary and Edmonton get basically 0 operational transit funding from the province, which now takes nearly 40% of Calgarians’ property tax bill. Where’s the money? #yyccc should apply pressure loudly.
Hey, where’s my bus?! Calgary Transit regularly cancels scheduled trips | The Sprawl
Riders on 33 routes affected by budget crunch.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Not surprising - unlike other big cities, Calgary and Edmonton get basically 0 operational transit funding from the province, which now takes nearly 40% of Calgarians’ property tax bill. Where’s the money? #yyccc should apply pressure loudly.
Kudos to the lady who stopped (as she should) allowing us to cross the NB 33 St to EB Bow Tr SW slip lane this morning going west. Not kudos to the 2 cars that rear ended her - there was lots of time and they were no doubt distracted or looking the wrong way. Luckily low speeds, no damage or injury
November 28, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Kudos to the lady who stopped (as she should) allowing us to cross the NB 33 St to EB Bow Tr SW slip lane this morning going west. Not kudos to the 2 cars that rear ended her - there was lots of time and they were no doubt distracted or looking the wrong way. Luckily low speeds, no damage or injury
We’re cursed with multiple provincial governments, starting with Ontario and DoFo, who think “if it’s within my jurisdiction/power to do so, I can do it” no matter how ridiculous and authoritarian it is
Quebec bleeds doctors, as Alberta invents new methods of overreach canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/26/q... by @nicktsergas.ca
Quebec bleeds doctors, as Alberta invents new methods of overreach
Alberta’s project is qualitatively different. It goes further.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM
We’re cursed with multiple provincial governments, starting with Ontario and DoFo, who think “if it’s within my jurisdiction/power to do so, I can do it” no matter how ridiculous and authoritarian it is
#yycbike Update: just warm enough this afternoon to turn the semi hard packed side streets into the snirt-pocalypse. Had to do sidewalk ride of shame up 23 St SW hill. Recommend taking Bow pathway hill.
#yycbike After taking my typical 1-2 days off after a big snow event, back to it today. No terrible scenarios. Snirt starting on side roads, but otherwise Sunalta School overpass + 12 Ave (bt 18 St W and 4 St SE) and downtown grid in good shape (ice ruts on EB 8 Ave at 4/5 St though), easy w/ studs
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#yycbike Update: just warm enough this afternoon to turn the semi hard packed side streets into the snirt-pocalypse. Had to do sidewalk ride of shame up 23 St SW hill. Recommend taking Bow pathway hill.
#yycbike After taking my typical 1-2 days off after a big snow event, back to it today. No terrible scenarios. Snirt starting on side roads, but otherwise Sunalta School overpass + 12 Ave (bt 18 St W and 4 St SE) and downtown grid in good shape (ice ruts on EB 8 Ave at 4/5 St though), easy w/ studs
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#yycbike After taking my typical 1-2 days off after a big snow event, back to it today. No terrible scenarios. Snirt starting on side roads, but otherwise Sunalta School overpass + 12 Ave (bt 18 St W and 4 St SE) and downtown grid in good shape (ice ruts on EB 8 Ave at 4/5 St though), easy w/ studs
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US politicians wonder why Canadians aren't visiting as much, given how welcoming they are! "Grand Canyon Nat'l Park the cost of driving in a private vehicle is $35. Non-U. S. visitors now would have to pay an extra $100 per person on top of that, making admission for a family of four $435”
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
US politicians wonder why Canadians aren't visiting as much, given how welcoming they are! "Grand Canyon Nat'l Park the cost of driving in a private vehicle is $35. Non-U. S. visitors now would have to pay an extra $100 per person on top of that, making admission for a family of four $435”
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We're learning that $129 million in $ for #yyc has been paused due to #yyccc's intention to repeal blanket rezoning. Cllr Dan McLean says he was misled, but requirements are pretty clear. Some form of rezoning is needed. Mayor Farkas should try to replace, not repeal.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We're learning that $129 million in $ for #yyc has been paused due to #yyccc's intention to repeal blanket rezoning. Cllr Dan McLean says he was misled, but requirements are pretty clear. Some form of rezoning is needed. Mayor Farkas should try to replace, not repeal.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
Anyone who watched ATLA knows how important cabbage is.
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Anyone who watched ATLA knows how important cabbage is.
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Imagine having more than 2 City Councillors who ride transit regularly to get to work.
Imagine no longer #Calgary.
We have three! 👇
#CalgaryTransit
Imagine no longer #Calgary.
We have three! 👇
#CalgaryTransit
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Imagine having more than 2 City Councillors who ride transit regularly to get to work.
Imagine no longer #Calgary.
We have three! 👇
#CalgaryTransit
Imagine no longer #Calgary.
We have three! 👇
#CalgaryTransit
An entire story from a major paper that fails to explain and provide the context around UL safety certification and that these batteries don’t have it. Sigh.
A federal watchdog urged consumers on Monday to immediately stop using and safely dispose of two models of lithium-ion batteries made for a popular e-bike brand, warning of serious fire risks.
Batteries for Rad Power Bikes Get Federal Fire Risk Warning
A federal watchdog said two models of batteries found in Rad Power Bikes should be immediately, and safely, disposed of. The bike company disputes the safety agency’s findings.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 AM
An entire story from a major paper that fails to explain and provide the context around UL safety certification and that these batteries don’t have it. Sigh.
Hey @jeromyyyc.bsky.social @natefor8.bsky.social @mykeatkinson.bsky.social Can we get a sane bylaw for this so property managers don’t have to make uninformed decision? UL-certified eBike batteries are safe and shouldn’t be banned from parkades. #yyccc #yycbike
What worries me is the cascade of hyper paranoid building managers who take this as a cue to ban e-bikes in their parking garages. Happy I kept my acoustic cargo, but yeah. @whoalansi.bsky.social mentioned the axe has already fallen in her building parkade
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Hey @jeromyyyc.bsky.social @natefor8.bsky.social @mykeatkinson.bsky.social Can we get a sane bylaw for this so property managers don’t have to make uninformed decision? UL-certified eBike batteries are safe and shouldn’t be banned from parkades. #yyccc #yycbike
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Today, November 24, 2025 it snowed in Calgary. That's not unusual, Environment Canada says we had 20.8 cm of snow on November 23, 2024. Last year! Buses in Calgary went on snow routes, because we don't fund Calgary Transit for weather conditions (no snow tires so a bus can get up a hill, etc.) 1/
November 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Today, November 24, 2025 it snowed in Calgary. That's not unusual, Environment Canada says we had 20.8 cm of snow on November 23, 2024. Last year! Buses in Calgary went on snow routes, because we don't fund Calgary Transit for weather conditions (no snow tires so a bus can get up a hill, etc.) 1/
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Don't snooze on Laura Rance's columns. This one is excellent.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency deserves thanks, not threats
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
Canadian Food Inspection Agency deserves thanks, not threats
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
Opinion: Canadian Food Inspection Agency deserves thanks, not threats
This protest wasn’t really about the birds, their welfare or protecting farmers. They were just props for those who believe people should be exempt from rules they don’t like.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Don't snooze on Laura Rance's columns. This one is excellent.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency deserves thanks, not threats
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
Canadian Food Inspection Agency deserves thanks, not threats
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
Has Cornelis Piet Hoekstra ever been grateful, ever said “thank you” or offered any words of appreciation for Canada whose troops saved his country and his hometown of Groningen in the decade of his birth? (Applying Vance/Trump standards / words they applied to Zelensky) Sigh.
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Has Cornelis Piet Hoekstra ever been grateful, ever said “thank you” or offered any words of appreciation for Canada whose troops saved his country and his hometown of Groningen in the decade of his birth? (Applying Vance/Trump standards / words they applied to Zelensky) Sigh.
This is likely to happen unless there’s an electoral consequence for a party that is abusing its Constitutional power (NWC, control of municipalities) in more ways every week - the school boarding of councils who will in effect have to have their budget approved to get funding each year.
At the recent Alberta Municipalities conference in Calgary, Premier Danielle Smith floated the idea of taking tax powers from municipalities. They aren't into it but do want the province to start collecting its own portion of property taxes. #yyccc #ableg
Alberta cities seek autonomy as UCP floats more reforms | The Sprawl
Smith offers to take tax power from municipalities.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is likely to happen unless there’s an electoral consequence for a party that is abusing its Constitutional power (NWC, control of municipalities) in more ways every week - the school boarding of councils who will in effect have to have their budget approved to get funding each year.
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For those falling for the idea that GDP per Capita is a metric to measure standard of living… Have a watch of this. 👇
It destroys JD Vance recent post on the topic.
youtu.be/eiymTzsZfoA?...
It destroys JD Vance recent post on the topic.
youtu.be/eiymTzsZfoA?...
The Stupidity of GDP per Capita
YouTube video by Type Ashton
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
For those falling for the idea that GDP per Capita is a metric to measure standard of living… Have a watch of this. 👇
It destroys JD Vance recent post on the topic.
youtu.be/eiymTzsZfoA?...
It destroys JD Vance recent post on the topic.
youtu.be/eiymTzsZfoA?...
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🎥 NEW EPISODE: This week on ‘Whatever This Is’ we unpack why Danielle Smith’s plan for two tier healthcare is the most dangerous shift Alberta has seen in decades. Other countries tried this and their public care fell apart.
Follow us here for more. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #canpoli
Follow us here for more. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #canpoli
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The CDC has put out a new statement saying that childhood vaccines do not necessarily not cause autism. Benjamin Mazer on the risks of this double-negative approach to science:
Do Childhood Vaccines Cause Tornadoes?
It hasn’t been ruled out.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The CDC has put out a new statement saying that childhood vaccines do not necessarily not cause autism. Benjamin Mazer on the risks of this double-negative approach to science:
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With the preemptive use of S. 33, Bill 9 attempts to shield 3 statutes that form a fundamental intrusion into the relationships between trans kids and their parents, doctors/medical professionals, teachers/schools, and sport communities.
We stand to assert our forceful, sustaining opposition.
We stand to assert our forceful, sustaining opposition.
November 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
With the preemptive use of S. 33, Bill 9 attempts to shield 3 statutes that form a fundamental intrusion into the relationships between trans kids and their parents, doctors/medical professionals, teachers/schools, and sport communities.
We stand to assert our forceful, sustaining opposition.
We stand to assert our forceful, sustaining opposition.
The CIA concluded, 7 years ago, that MBS ordered Khashoggi’s killing. The head of the US government’s executive branch, which includes the CIA, at that time was… Trump.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The CIA concluded, 7 years ago, that MBS ordered Khashoggi’s killing. The head of the US government’s executive branch, which includes the CIA, at that time was… Trump.
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This is what's at stake.
The UCP is not only dodging its responsibility to explain how Bill 9 is in any way proportionate or justifiable in a free and democratic society.
They are putting children at far greater risk of suicide.
The UCP is not only dodging its responsibility to explain how Bill 9 is in any way proportionate or justifiable in a free and democratic society.
They are putting children at far greater risk of suicide.
State-level anti-transgender laws increased incidents of past-year suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary young people by 7–72%
November 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
This is what's at stake.
The UCP is not only dodging its responsibility to explain how Bill 9 is in any way proportionate or justifiable in a free and democratic society.
They are putting children at far greater risk of suicide.
The UCP is not only dodging its responsibility to explain how Bill 9 is in any way proportionate or justifiable in a free and democratic society.
They are putting children at far greater risk of suicide.
Rezoning is part of the suite of policies that have delivered record housing starts, a better balance between established community and greenfield growth, and a steady improvement of rental/purchase affordability in Calgary in last 1-2 years. Council shouldn’t take steps back @natefor8.bsky.social
Calgary, Edmonton top 'missing middle' homes starts: CMHC
Calgary and Edmonton are leading Canada in “missing middle” housing development such as stacked townhomes and multiplexes, while Toronto and Vancouver are falling behind, the Canada Mortga...
renxhomes.ca
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Rezoning is part of the suite of policies that have delivered record housing starts, a better balance between established community and greenfield growth, and a steady improvement of rental/purchase affordability in Calgary in last 1-2 years. Council shouldn’t take steps back @natefor8.bsky.social