Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦
@daveberta.bsky.social
🤠 🇨🇦 Writing about Alberta politics, elections and history.
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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦
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· Sep 29
👋 I just want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who reads and subscribes to Daveberta. I’ve been writing about Alberta politics for 20 years now and it continues to be a huge honour share my thoughts and have so many of you read, share and send feedback about it. Thank you so much. 🤠
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Ric McIver states unequivocally he is not a supporter of Alberta separatism. albertapolitics.ca/2026/02/ric-... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Ric McIver states unequivocally he is not a supporter of Alberta separatism - Alberta Politics
Ric McIver, Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, has stated categorically he is not a supporter of Alberta separating from Canada. In an emailed response to questions sent to United Conservative Party ...
albertapolitics.ca
February 18, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Ric McIver states unequivocally he is not a supporter of Alberta separatism. albertapolitics.ca/2026/02/ric-... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Mark Carney Approval In:
Alberta:
🟢 Approve: 49%
⚫️ Disapprove: 44%
Saskatchewan/Manitoba:
🟢 Approve: 55%
⚫️ Disapprove: 40%
Ontario:
🟢 Approve: 70%
⚫️ Disapprove: 26%
Liaison / Feb 14, 2026
Alberta:
🟢 Approve: 49%
⚫️ Disapprove: 44%
Saskatchewan/Manitoba:
🟢 Approve: 55%
⚫️ Disapprove: 40%
Ontario:
🟢 Approve: 70%
⚫️ Disapprove: 26%
Liaison / Feb 14, 2026
February 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Mark Carney Approval In:
Alberta:
🟢 Approve: 49%
⚫️ Disapprove: 44%
Saskatchewan/Manitoba:
🟢 Approve: 55%
⚫️ Disapprove: 40%
Ontario:
🟢 Approve: 70%
⚫️ Disapprove: 26%
Liaison / Feb 14, 2026
Alberta:
🟢 Approve: 49%
⚫️ Disapprove: 44%
Saskatchewan/Manitoba:
🟢 Approve: 55%
⚫️ Disapprove: 40%
Ontario:
🟢 Approve: 70%
⚫️ Disapprove: 26%
Liaison / Feb 14, 2026
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Despite the weather, I will driving up QEII and speaking in Red Deer tonight. The topic is too important.
February 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Despite the weather, I will driving up QEII and speaking in Red Deer tonight. The topic is too important.
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Historian of medicine here. Yes. Yes, they did.
before antibiotics did people just die all the time from everything?
February 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Historian of medicine here. Yes. Yes, they did.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Montreal this morning to unveil Canada's new defence industrial strategy. The plan is nothing short of standing up a massive new dual use industrial base, independent of the U.S.
File this under: America's allies are unplugging from the US with gusto.
File this under: America's allies are unplugging from the US with gusto.
February 17, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Montreal this morning to unveil Canada's new defence industrial strategy. The plan is nothing short of standing up a massive new dual use industrial base, independent of the U.S.
File this under: America's allies are unplugging from the US with gusto.
File this under: America's allies are unplugging from the US with gusto.
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🎙️🇨🇦 I recently joined Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy on Craft Politics for a deep dive discussion about Alberta separatism and how it’s shaping Alberta politics in 2026.
daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
🎙️Podcast: Alberta’s Separation Referendum — Who’s Going to Stand Up for Canada?
An Alberta politics deep dive on Craft Politics
daveberta.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
🎙️🇨🇦 I recently joined Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy on Craft Politics for a deep dive discussion about Alberta separatism and how it’s shaping Alberta politics in 2026.
daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
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She finished fourth and vowed to perfect bigger tricks. She crashed working on tricks late last year and wasn't sure she could be here. She crashed in slopestyle and won bronze, and was brave and, near perfect, in big air. Megan Oldham, golden girl. www.thestar.com/sports/olymp...
Bruce Arthur: Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham almost didn’t make it to Milan. Now she’s an Olympic champion
Three months after a concussion in training, 24-year-old freestyle skier Megan Oldham stood atop the Olympic big air medal podium in Italy on Monday.
www.thestar.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM
She finished fourth and vowed to perfect bigger tricks. She crashed working on tricks late last year and wasn't sure she could be here. She crashed in slopestyle and won bronze, and was brave and, near perfect, in big air. Megan Oldham, golden girl. www.thestar.com/sports/olymp...
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If you are a Canadian celebrating Family Day today and do not know the origins of this holiday, may I recommend…
Happy Family Day. 😊😀 Many Albertans who have today off work because of the provincial holiday might not be aware of the origins of the February holiday and the controversy it stirred and heated debate it generated in 1989.
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
Drugs, gaffes and good intentions: The Big Family Day Debate of 1989
The origin story of Alberta's mid-winter holiday
daveberta.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM
If you are a Canadian celebrating Family Day today and do not know the origins of this holiday, may I recommend…
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Happy Family Day. 😊😀 Many Albertans who have today off work because of the provincial holiday might not be aware of the origins of the February holiday and the controversy it stirred and heated debate it generated in 1989.
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
Drugs, gaffes and good intentions: The Big Family Day Debate of 1989
The origin story of Alberta's mid-winter holiday
daveberta.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Happy Family Day. 😊😀 Many Albertans who have today off work because of the provincial holiday might not be aware of the origins of the February holiday and the controversy it stirred and heated debate it generated in 1989.
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
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Latest from me on L'affaire Hog Line: Swedish broadcaster dismisses 'conspiracy theories' in Olympic curling squabble with Canada nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Swedish broadcaster dismisses 'conspiracy theories' in Olympic curling squabble with Canada
Sweden's public broadcaster, SVT, confirms it recorded footage of Canadian players during now-infamous meeting at the Milan-Cortina Games
nationalpost.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Latest from me on L'affaire Hog Line: Swedish broadcaster dismisses 'conspiracy theories' in Olympic curling squabble with Canada nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
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In @thewalrus.ca, I argue it's time we talk about what the US administration really is, and what that means for Canada's survival. thewalrus.ca/canada-is-be...
February 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
In @thewalrus.ca, I argue it's time we talk about what the US administration really is, and what that means for Canada's survival. thewalrus.ca/canada-is-be...
Happy Family Day. 😊😀 Many Albertans who have today off work because of the provincial holiday might not be aware of the origins of the February holiday and the controversy it stirred and heated debate it generated in 1989.
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
Drugs, gaffes and good intentions: The Big Family Day Debate of 1989
The origin story of Alberta's mid-winter holiday
daveberta.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Happy Family Day. 😊😀 Many Albertans who have today off work because of the provincial holiday might not be aware of the origins of the February holiday and the controversy it stirred and heated debate it generated in 1989.
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
daveberta.substack.com/p/the-big-fa...
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An important read about Alberta and Canada. bsky.app/profile/dave...
February 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
An important read about Alberta and Canada. bsky.app/profile/dave...
🇨🇦 I usually avoid speaking at partisan events but this issue is too important to turn down the opportunity. I’m joining Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, Chief Sheldon Sunshine, and Ricardo Acuna on Sunday, February 15 for an online discussion about Alberta’s role in Canada.
February 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM
🇨🇦 I usually avoid speaking at partisan events but this issue is too important to turn down the opportunity. I’m joining Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, Chief Sheldon Sunshine, and Ricardo Acuna on Sunday, February 15 for an online discussion about Alberta’s role in Canada.
🎙️🇨🇦 I recently joined Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy on Craft Politics for a deep dive discussion about Alberta separatism and how it’s shaping Alberta politics in 2026.
daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
🎙️Podcast: Alberta’s Separation Referendum — Who’s Going to Stand Up for Canada?
An Alberta politics deep dive on Craft Politics
daveberta.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
🎙️🇨🇦 I recently joined Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy on Craft Politics for a deep dive discussion about Alberta separatism and how it’s shaping Alberta politics in 2026.
daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
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🎙️🇨🇦 I joined Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy on Craft Politics for a deep dive discussion about Alberta separatism and how it’s shaping Alberta politics in 2026.
🤠Listen to the interview: daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
🤠Listen to the interview: daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
🎙️Podcast: Alberta’s Separation Referendum — Who’s Going to Stand Up for Canada?
An Alberta politics deep dive on Craft Politics
daveberta.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🎙️🇨🇦 I joined Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy on Craft Politics for a deep dive discussion about Alberta separatism and how it’s shaping Alberta politics in 2026.
🤠Listen to the interview: daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
🤠Listen to the interview: daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
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Who’s going to stand up for Canada in Alberta’s separation referendum?
Apparently, no one. No one is taking this seriously even as the US Treasury Sec is licking his thin lips, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to bankroll the propaganda campaign. #abpoli #ableg
open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
Apparently, no one. No one is taking this seriously even as the US Treasury Sec is licking his thin lips, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to bankroll the propaganda campaign. #abpoli #ableg
open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
Who’s going to stand up for Canada in Alberta’s separation referendum?
The time to stand up for a Strong Alberta within a Strong Canada is now.
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Who’s going to stand up for Canada in Alberta’s separation referendum?
Apparently, no one. No one is taking this seriously even as the US Treasury Sec is licking his thin lips, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to bankroll the propaganda campaign. #abpoli #ableg
open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
Apparently, no one. No one is taking this seriously even as the US Treasury Sec is licking his thin lips, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to bankroll the propaganda campaign. #abpoli #ableg
open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
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Who’s going to stand up for Canada in Alberta’s separation referendum? open.substack.com/pub/davebert... "...but most polling shows that separatist sentiments are now strong almost exclusively among United Conservative Party voters."
Who’s going to stand up for Canada in Alberta’s separation referendum?
The time to stand up for a Strong Alberta within a Strong Canada is now.
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Who’s going to stand up for Canada in Alberta’s separation referendum? open.substack.com/pub/davebert... "...but most polling shows that separatist sentiments are now strong almost exclusively among United Conservative Party voters."
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Misinformation risk high amid Alberta separation debate: researcher youtu.be/tx119uzTWQQ?...
Me: The algorithms push content based on fear, rage, and grievance. Is this impacting the AB separation debate?
Me: The algorithms push content based on fear, rage, and grievance. Is this impacting the AB separation debate?
Misinformation risk high amid Alberta separation debate: researcher
YouTube video by CTV News
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Misinformation risk high amid Alberta separation debate: researcher youtu.be/tx119uzTWQQ?...
Me: The algorithms push content based on fear, rage, and grievance. Is this impacting the AB separation debate?
Me: The algorithms push content based on fear, rage, and grievance. Is this impacting the AB separation debate?
🎙️🇨🇦 I joined Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy on Craft Politics for a deep dive discussion about Alberta separatism and how it’s shaping Alberta politics in 2026.
🤠Listen to the interview: daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
🤠Listen to the interview: daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
🎙️Podcast: Alberta’s Separation Referendum — Who’s Going to Stand Up for Canada?
An Alberta politics deep dive on Craft Politics
daveberta.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🎙️🇨🇦 I joined Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy on Craft Politics for a deep dive discussion about Alberta separatism and how it’s shaping Alberta politics in 2026.
🤠Listen to the interview: daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
🤠Listen to the interview: daveberta.substack.com/p/podcast-al...
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The House voted 219-211 in favour of a resolution seeking to terminate the national emergency that Trump invoked in February 2025 to empower his tariffs on a range of imports from Canada.
Six Republicans defied the White House and joined the Democrats in voting ..
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Six Republicans defied the White House and joined the Democrats in voting ..
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
U.S. House votes against Trump's tariffs on Canada | CBC News
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution against President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, delivering a stinging rebuke to the administration for launching a trade war on its no...
www.cbc.ca
February 11, 2026 at 11:53 PM
The House voted 219-211 in favour of a resolution seeking to terminate the national emergency that Trump invoked in February 2025 to empower his tariffs on a range of imports from Canada.
Six Republicans defied the White House and joined the Democrats in voting ..
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Six Republicans defied the White House and joined the Democrats in voting ..
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
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NEW: Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure
globalnews.ca/news/1166314...
globalnews.ca/news/1166314...
Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
The report shows 11 per cent of the City of Calgary's assets are rated in poor or very poor condition, with $5.7 billion required to repair the most critical infrastructure.
globalnews.ca
February 12, 2026 at 12:25 AM
NEW: Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure
globalnews.ca/news/1166314...
globalnews.ca/news/1166314...
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Enten: "If Canadians really don't like Donald Trump, how do Americans feel about Canada? Well, they actually like Canada! ... even among Republicans, it's +30 ... Canada -- more popular than Donald Trump in Trump's own country"
February 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Enten: "If Canadians really don't like Donald Trump, how do Americans feel about Canada? Well, they actually like Canada! ... even among Republicans, it's +30 ... Canada -- more popular than Donald Trump in Trump's own country"