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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 1d

TODAY, there are 110 #ForeverCanadian signature collection locations across Alberta. Certainly, there is one not too far from you.

Please, take a moment to sign this important petition. We need your signature to reach our goal to keep Alberta in Canada.🇨🇦
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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Chris Wood @chrisavwood.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent to listen after an Orient win. Always makes weeks better when it starts with an Orient win.

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Lynnbwee @beewee64.bsky.social · 1d

If you live in Alberta and haven’t yet signed this petition, please do. If you need a ride, I will gladly give you a ride.

Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 2d

We are so close to our goal. Please, look up your closest petition signing location on this website and take a minute to add your name to the list of proud Canadians.

Our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are at 68 locations across Alberta. Find them here:

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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Chris Wood @chrisavwood.bsky.social · 3d

Can't complain, all my sports teams, Leyton Orient and Edmonton Elks and Oilers won yesterday

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 3d

I had many nick names, including “Landslide Lukaszuk”, but “Captain Canada” will take a while to get used to.😃

This gentleman just gave me that new nickname and presented me with my own key to Canada.

Thank you, Sir!

#ForeverCanadian

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 5d

When RCMP Sergeant pulls up behind the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus, it’s not to write a ticket, it’s to sign the petition.

Thank you, Officer!!!

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Kyle Kasawski @ndpkyle.bsky.social · 6d

Hundreds of people rallied for public education today in Sherwood Park, organized by ATA Local 21 and 28.

It’s past time the UCP acknowledged the problem they’ve created, and bring forward a deal that will allow our kids to thrive at school once again.

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Chris Wood @chrisavwood.bsky.social · 6d

#CanadianWhiskeyWednesday Here's to another successful Oilers season and knowing that #ForeverCanadian is in striking distance of its target

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 7d

I was honoured to meet today with Grand Chiefs, Chiefs and Elders of the confederacy of treaties 6, 7 and 8.

First Nations are proponents of #ForeverCanadian

Thank you!

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Kyle Kasawski @ndpkyle.bsky.social · 10d

I’m blown away by the 20 000 Albertans who rallied at the Legislature today. Buses from Sherwood Park were full of people fed up with the UCP’s failure on education. They demanded that Danielle Smith do the right thing and bring teachers a fair deal so that every student can thrive in the classroom.

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judy 🇨🇦 @judy-bug.bsky.social · 10d

Sign the Petition in Sherwood Park on Sunday, Oct 5/25

Noon –1:00pm - Festival Place

2:00-3:00pm - Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion

#ForeverCanadian #ShPk #SherwoodPark #Strathco

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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venilia13.bsky.social @venilia13.bsky.social · 10d

#ForeverCanadian #Alberta #Ableg #ABpoli

Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 10d

If you or anyone in your family hasn't already signed the #foreverCanadian petition please sign it soon
Click the link to find a signing location
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 11d

I’m asking you to please reach out to your networks to get them to sign the Forever Canadian 🇨🇦petition.

Find a pop up event at Forever-Canadian.ca, go and sign!

We need 70,000 more signatures in less than 3 weeks.

#Canada #CanadaSky #Alberta #Calgary #abpoli #ableg #yyc #yeg #ForeverCanadian 🇨🇦

Volunteers collecting signatures with signs and flags for the Forever Canadian petition at the Night Light festival in Calgary.

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DaOldGuy🇨🇦📎🍁- part owner of Canada @daoldguy.bsky.social · 11d

We had a pretty good turnout for signatures. Between 25 and 30 people stopped and signed today. The latest publicly announced count yesterday, was 230,000 but not all canvassers from all locations have submitted their sheets and we're still collecting.

#AwareMHAB #ForeverCanadian

Photo of my wife walking, waving a Canadian flag while holding a sign indicating "Stop and Sign the Petition". There is also a Canadian Flag tied to a tree branch. and a table is set up at the edge of the grass for people to sign the petition. At the table are two certified canvassers and three people that stopped to sign the petition.

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Laurie W 🇨🇦 @lauriedw.bsky.social · 12d

Approximately 230000 signatures gathered so far for the Forever Canadian petition. Have you signed it yet?

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 12d

Today, #ForeverCanadian brought 230,000 petition signatures to Edmonton. Our volunteers will continue collecting signatures until October 28. We need your signature to reach our 300,000 requirement to keep Alberta in Canada.

#ableg #Yeg #Yyc #CdnPoli

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Lucie🐈‍⬛Catnip @luciecatnip.bsky.social · 12d

230,000 signatures.

Let's get this done, Alberta!

#abpoli #ForeverCanadian

Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 12d

Today, #ForeverCanadian brought 230,000 petition signatures to Edmonton. Our volunteers will continue collecting signatures until October 28. We need your signature to reach our 300,000 requirement to keep Alberta in Canada.

#ableg #Yeg #Yyc #CdnPoli

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Kyle Kasawski @ndpkyle.bsky.social · 12d

We stand with teachers, parents, and students. Alberta teachers are valued and must be treated fairly.

Fight for Public Education Rally
October 5, 11:30am
Alberta Legislature

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Colleen Chanel (Colleen Toscano) @colleenchanel.bsky.social · 13d

No one should have to pay to participate in democracy.
Today, Court overturned an Elections Alberta requirement for every #ForeverCanadian canvasser to have an affidavit signed by a Notary or Commissioner. This hurdle is expensive. Let's keep the momentum going!

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Chris Wood @chrisavwood.bsky.social · 13d

Another #CanadianWhiskeyWednesday is to celebrate getting my #ForeverCanadian signatures handed in and have a great grief grop meeting and possibly getting a new family doctor before my current one retires

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 18d

I might not have set a specific goal, but I'm thrilled to have hit my first 500 signatures on the #ForeverCanadian petition! Honestly, every single sign-up made my heart skip a beat. A massive thank you to all the amazing Albertans who are standing up to remain part of Canada! #500 got a high-five.

Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · Aug 28

A day in the life of a #ForeverCanadian volunteer canvasser. #ABleg #ABpoli If you need some positiveness in these dark times volunteer. This is the typical interaction I have been having. #ABleg #ABpoli
www.forever-canadian.ca

“A Typical Day Volunteering for Forever Canadian.”

Description of the Comic

Panel 1: A volunteer with a clipboard asks, “Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?”

Panel 2: A smiling person enthusiastically replies, “Hell yeah!”

Panel 3: The volunteer follows up with, “Are you 18+, Canadian, and an Alberta resident?”

Panel 4: The volunteer thanks the person, saying, “Thank you for signing!”

Panel 5: Another character expresses gratitude to the volunteer: “Thank you for doing this and volunteering!”

Panel 6: Two characters look more serious, one stating, “We shouldn’t even have to do this.”

Interpretation

The comic illustrates a scene where volunteers gather support for keeping Alberta within Canada, likely in response to separatist movements or political debates. It highlights:

The ease with which people agree with the idea of remaining in Canada.

The necessary but somewhat frustrating bureaucracy of needing signatures from eligible residents.

A sentiment of frustration, reflected in the last panel: the feeling that unity should be obvious and not require organized petitioning.

Overall Tone

The tone is lighthearted yet carries an undertone of seriousness. It both thanks volunteers and supporters while also pointing out the absurdity—at least in the eyes of the comic’s creator—that reaffirming Alberta’s place in Canada even requires this type of effort.

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Chris Wood @chrisavwood.bsky.social · 18d

Got to hand-in my first few #ForeverCanadian signatures today. Still time to collect more

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Chris Wood @chrisavwood.bsky.social · 20d

#CanadianWhiskeyWednesday Sports teams not doing too well now but I got to celebrate my 2nd Grandsons 3rd birthday and I now have 28 signatures for #ForeverCanadian

Chris Wood @chrisavwood.bsky.social · 20d

For you Kevin. Taken last.month when we all visited Joan's 98 year old mother

Chris Wood @chrisavwood.bsky.social · 20d

#ForeverCanadian #NoSeparation
I need to hear this many times a day to lift my spirits

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