Charles Rusnell
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social
Independent investigative journalist in Edmonton, Alberta. Ex Ottawa Citizen, Edmonton Journal, CBC. Contact in confidence at [email protected]
Tour de force of investigative journalism here. Globe obtained evidence and made connections that Judge Wyant did not. Also, Globe confirmed former Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee was guest of Sam Mraiche at Oilers game. EPS failed to be forthright with me when I raised this in a previous story. 1
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
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Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Tour de force of investigative journalism here. Globe obtained evidence and made connections that Judge Wyant did not. Also, Globe confirmed former Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee was guest of Sam Mraiche at Oilers game. EPS failed to be forthright with me when I raised this in a previous story. 1
I read this twice. It's very shrewd.
November 28, 2025 at 5:29 AM
I read this twice. It's very shrewd.
Must read here by a former senior AHS executive. Alberta's healthcare system is being run into the ground by ideological Dunning-Kruger politicians.
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Opinion: Ideology over expertise putting health care at risk
The greatest danger now facing the system is the absence of qualified leadership.
edmontonjournal.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Must read here by a former senior AHS executive. Alberta's healthcare system is being run into the ground by ideological Dunning-Kruger politicians.
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Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
The method to Mark Carney’s madness
The memorandum of understanding with Alberta might look like surrender. Look closer
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
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Join investigative journalist @charlesrusnell.bsky.social at our Dec 10 webinar on key interview skills. Learn a commonsense method of interviewing guaranteed to produce better stories, with strong quotes. Editors and writers at all levels will gain new confidence and skills. tinyurl.com/5274nvak
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Join investigative journalist @charlesrusnell.bsky.social at our Dec 10 webinar on key interview skills. Learn a commonsense method of interviewing guaranteed to produce better stories, with strong quotes. Editors and writers at all levels will gain new confidence and skills. tinyurl.com/5274nvak
This is a must read for all Albertans.
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
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Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
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Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
Democracy dies with a shrug, not a coup
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is a must read for all Albertans.
Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
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Part II: The Age of Disruption — Alberta's Attack on the Idea of Canada
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On this day in 1942, Floyd Sneed was born in Calgary.
He received his first drum kit from his sister Maxine and her husband Tommy Chong. He later became the drummer for Three Dog Night. He also sang backup for the band. He died in 2023.
He received his first drum kit from his sister Maxine and her husband Tommy Chong. He later became the drummer for Three Dog Night. He also sang backup for the band. He died in 2023.
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On this day in 1942, Floyd Sneed was born in Calgary.
He received his first drum kit from his sister Maxine and her husband Tommy Chong. He later became the drummer for Three Dog Night. He also sang backup for the band. He died in 2023.
He received his first drum kit from his sister Maxine and her husband Tommy Chong. He later became the drummer for Three Dog Night. He also sang backup for the band. He died in 2023.
Some needed context on the Tanya Fir swearing scandal via Doug Firby. Turns out, it's about the abuse that women MLAs are subjected to.
My MLA Called Me a Crude Swear Word. I'm Not Mad via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
My MLA Called Me a Crude Swear Word. I'm Not Mad via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
My MLA Called Me a Crude Swear Word. I’m Not Mad | The Tyee
How I went from anger to understanding after a voicemail mishap.
thetyee.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Some needed context on the Tanya Fir swearing scandal via Doug Firby. Turns out, it's about the abuse that women MLAs are subjected to.
My MLA Called Me a Crude Swear Word. I'm Not Mad via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
My MLA Called Me a Crude Swear Word. I'm Not Mad via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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“evidence from around the world clearly shows that health outcomes and access to care worsen when a private system operates in parallel to a public one”
#ableg
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#ableg
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Alberta defends public-private health care model as experts say it could violate Canada Health Act — The Globe and Mail
Critics have raised concerns about the province’s plans to allow doctors to work in both systems simultaneously
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November 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“evidence from around the world clearly shows that health outcomes and access to care worsen when a private system operates in parallel to a public one”
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Tomorrow, the Auditor General will release his report into the UCP's Dynalife fiasco.
They're hoping to flood the zone this week with citizenship markers and anti-trans legislation.
Keep your focus on the targets.
And the broader pattern.
The UCP is shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy.
They're hoping to flood the zone this week with citizenship markers and anti-trans legislation.
Keep your focus on the targets.
And the broader pattern.
The UCP is shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy.
Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Tomorrow, the Auditor General will release his report into the UCP's Dynalife fiasco.
They're hoping to flood the zone this week with citizenship markers and anti-trans legislation.
Keep your focus on the targets.
And the broader pattern.
The UCP is shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy.
They're hoping to flood the zone this week with citizenship markers and anti-trans legislation.
Keep your focus on the targets.
And the broader pattern.
The UCP is shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy.
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The UCP has invoked the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively. Again. This time to strip the Charter rights of trans children and adults.
This is sadly and entirely predictable from a populist government bent on removing checks on its power. 🧵
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This is sadly and entirely predictable from a populist government bent on removing checks on its power. 🧵
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Populism, freedom, and democracy in Alberta (and beyond)
Lessons from my grade fiver's homework assignment
drjaredwesley.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The UCP has invoked the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively. Again. This time to strip the Charter rights of trans children and adults.
This is sadly and entirely predictable from a populist government bent on removing checks on its power. 🧵
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/populism-f...
This is sadly and entirely predictable from a populist government bent on removing checks on its power. 🧵
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/populism-f...
With this leaked document it will be difficult for the UCP to deny their endgame is to privatize healthcare in Alberta. As is the case with the dismantling of AHS, there is no evidence to support this. To the contrary, both will further weaken the public healthcare system.
SCOOP: Alberta intends to allow doctors working in the public health care system to simultaneously offers services in a parallel private market, according to draft amendments obtained by The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services
Draft legislation would establish a model for medicine unlike any other in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
With this leaked document it will be difficult for the UCP to deny their endgame is to privatize healthcare in Alberta. As is the case with the dismantling of AHS, there is no evidence to support this. To the contrary, both will further weaken the public healthcare system.
Reposted by Charles Rusnell
SCOOP: Alberta intends to allow doctors working in the public health care system to simultaneously offers services in a parallel private market, according to draft amendments obtained by The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services
Draft legislation would establish a model for medicine unlike any other in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
SCOOP: Alberta intends to allow doctors working in the public health care system to simultaneously offers services in a parallel private market, according to draft amendments obtained by The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
ICYMI - A rare inside view of the UCP push to embed the private for-profit surgery industry in Alberta - no matter the cost, even to cancer patients.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta’s For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing | The Tyee
The shift strong-arms doctors but hasn’t saved money or shortened waits for critical operations, sources say. A Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
November 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
ICYMI - A rare inside view of the UCP push to embed the private for-profit surgery industry in Alberta - no matter the cost, even to cancer patients.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
As always, send tips in confidence to [email protected].
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
As always, send tips in confidence to [email protected].
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My latest investigation for @thetyee.ca details what the UCP government doesn't want the public to know about their private surgery push.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta’s For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing | The Tyee
The shift strong-arms doctors but hasn’t saved money or shortened waits for critical operations, sources say. A Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM
My latest investigation for @thetyee.ca details what the UCP government doesn't want the public to know about their private surgery push.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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SCOOP: Alberta's UCP is suing two MLAs it kicked out of caucus in order to keep the Progressive Conservative brand outta their hands.
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By @alannasmith.bsky.social and helper
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By @alannasmith.bsky.social and helper
Alberta UCP launches lawsuit against former caucus members
United Conservative Party alleges Peter Guthrie, Scott Sinclair conspired to damage party’s reputation by using Progressive Conservative name
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
SCOOP: Alberta's UCP is suing two MLAs it kicked out of caucus in order to keep the Progressive Conservative brand outta their hands.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
By @alannasmith.bsky.social and helper
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By @alannasmith.bsky.social and helper
Brazen lying here by @daniellesmithab.bsky.social. As reported, unchallenged, by @nytimes , Smith's govt stopped Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe from making statements at critical times during the measles outbreak.
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Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada’s recent loss of its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government did what it could to remind people to get vaccinated.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Brazen lying here by @daniellesmithab.bsky.social. As reported, unchallenged, by @nytimes , Smith's govt stopped Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe from making statements at critical times during the measles outbreak.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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On Nenshi’s midterm reintroduction to Alberta voters and the not-so-NDP folks he’s brought on for the coming fight. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | Who's behind Nenshi's Alberta NDP relaunch? Federal Liberals and NYC mayor's ad agency | CBC News
Nearly a year and a half after Naheed Nenshi began serving as Alberta NDP leader, and about two years out from the next scheduled election, his party has determined it’s time to reintroduce him to Alb...
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
On Nenshi’s midterm reintroduction to Alberta voters and the not-so-NDP folks he’s brought on for the coming fight. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@nytimes will never be accused of overstatement.
President Trump returned to office promising to avoid foreign entanglements, make life more affordable and ensure that available jobs go to American citizens. His recent actions have been a significant departure from the expectations of his loyal base. nyti.ms/4p91FCj
November 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
@nytimes will never be accused of overstatement.
In this story, Cameron Davies says he met with podcaster Megyn Kelly. Google Megyn Kelly news today.
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Another Alberta separatist leader is courting U.S. conservatives in Washington and Mar-a-Lago
The Republican Party of Alberta’s leader says he's meeting with U.S. officials to advocate for Alberta independence and strengthen ties.
nationalpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
In this story, Cameron Davies says he met with podcaster Megyn Kelly. Google Megyn Kelly news today.
nationalpost.com/news/another...
nationalpost.com/news/another...
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NEW: 2020 footage said to be in 2025. A neighbor who keeps reappearing in the same clip, said to be on different days & months. A broadcast from elsewhere suggested as Portland.
How Fox News misled its viewership -- which may have included the president.
www.propublica.org/article/port...
How Fox News misled its viewership -- which may have included the president.
www.propublica.org/article/port...
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence wa...
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NEW: 2020 footage said to be in 2025. A neighbor who keeps reappearing in the same clip, said to be on different days & months. A broadcast from elsewhere suggested as Portland.
How Fox News misled its viewership -- which may have included the president.
www.propublica.org/article/port...
How Fox News misled its viewership -- which may have included the president.
www.propublica.org/article/port...
Ruemmler is responsible for conduct and reputational management at Goldman Sachs.
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Ruemmler is responsible for conduct and reputational management at Goldman Sachs.
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Small-town Kansas newspaper granted $3 million and apology over police raid reut.rs/4i6GwGD
Small-town Kansas newspaper granted $3 million and apology over police raid
A Kansas newspaper whose offices and the home of its associate publisher were searched by law enforcement in 2023 has been granted a $3 million award by the county and an apology for violating the publication's constitutional rights.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Small-town Kansas newspaper granted $3 million and apology over police raid reut.rs/4i6GwGD