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🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S HEALTH CARE "EXPERIMENT": EXPERTS WARN THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS 🇨🇦
#Bill11 paves the way for a "dual practice" model, allowing doctors to work in both public & private systems.
The #UCP promises shorter wait times. Experts fear a system collapse.
#AbLeg #CdnHealth #Alberta
🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S HEALTH CARE "EXPERIMENT": EXPERTS WARN THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS 🇨🇦
#Bill11 paves the way for a "dual practice" model, allowing doctors to work in both public & private systems.
The #UCP promises shorter wait times. Experts fear a system collapse.
#AbLeg #CdnHealth #Alberta
🇨🇦 BOOM TURNS TO BUST: DRILLING RIGS GO QUIET ACROSS THE WEST 🇨🇦
North American oil has slumped below $60 US a barrel. The rigs are powering down.
A new industry report confirms the slowdown is here, and it is digging in for the long haul.
#CdnEnergy #AbLeg #BcPoli #Economy
🇨🇦 BOOM TURNS TO BUST: DRILLING RIGS GO QUIET ACROSS THE WEST 🇨🇦
North American oil has slumped below $60 US a barrel. The rigs are powering down.
A new industry report confirms the slowdown is here, and it is digging in for the long haul.
#CdnEnergy #AbLeg #BcPoli #Economy
🇨🇦 A HOUSE DIVIDED: CARNEY'S PIPELINE GAMBLE RATTLES LIBERAL CAUCUS 🇨🇦
Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to announce a "grand bargain" with Alberta—a new path for a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
But inside Ottawa, the friction is palpable.
#CdnPoli #BcPoli #AbLeg #CdnEnergy
🇨🇦 A HOUSE DIVIDED: CARNEY'S PIPELINE GAMBLE RATTLES LIBERAL CAUCUS 🇨🇦
Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to announce a "grand bargain" with Alberta—a new path for a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
But inside Ottawa, the friction is palpable.
#CdnPoli #BcPoli #AbLeg #CdnEnergy
🇨🇦 OTTAWA STRIKES BACK: CARNEY UNVEILS "FIGHTING CHANCE" FOR STEEL AND LUMBER 🇨🇦
Caught in the crosshairs of a bruising trade war with the U.S., Prime Minister Mark #Carney has announced aggressive new protections.
The goal? Shield Canadian workers from 50% tariffs.
#CdnPoli #CanLab #TradeWar
🇨🇦 ONTARIO’S EDUCATION SYSTEM FACES A SILENT DEMOGRAPHIC TIME BOMB 🇨🇦
While the Fall Economic Statement promises stability "for decades," it ignores a crisis brewing in the back of the classroom.
Young teachers are vanishing, and the workforce is aging—fast.
#OnEd #OnPoli #Education #Teachers
🇨🇦 ONTARIO’S EDUCATION SYSTEM FACES A SILENT DEMOGRAPHIC TIME BOMB 🇨🇦
While the Fall Economic Statement promises stability "for decades," it ignores a crisis brewing in the back of the classroom.
Young teachers are vanishing, and the workforce is aging—fast.
#OnEd #OnPoli #Education #Teachers
🇨🇦 GLOBE & MAIL OPINION PIECE: SINGLE-TIER HEALTH CARE NO LONGER EXISTS 🇨🇦
Canadian health care as an ideal & institution exist in different universes.
We want an egalitarian system where no one buys better care, but we are protecting a ghost.
#CdnHealth #CdnPoli #AbPoli #Healthcare
🇨🇦 GLOBE & MAIL OPINION PIECE: SINGLE-TIER HEALTH CARE NO LONGER EXISTS 🇨🇦
Canadian health care as an ideal & institution exist in different universes.
We want an egalitarian system where no one buys better care, but we are protecting a ghost.
#CdnHealth #CdnPoli #AbPoli #Healthcare
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 THE U.S. AMBASSADOR IS A MASTER OF THE DIPLOMATIC OFFENSIVE
Pete Hoekstra’s blunt style is sparking anger across Canada.
But The Globe’s editorial board argues his "casual bullying" might actually be doing the country a favor.
Here is why.
#CdnPoli #Diplomacy #UsPoli #Politics
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 THE U.S. AMBASSADOR IS A MASTER OF THE DIPLOMATIC OFFENSIVE
Pete Hoekstra’s blunt style is sparking anger across Canada.
But The Globe’s editorial board argues his "casual bullying" might actually be doing the country a favor.
Here is why.
#CdnPoli #Diplomacy #UsPoli #Politics
🇨🇦 RECALL PETITIONS MUSHROOM -- TIME FOR AN ALBERTA ELECTION 🇨🇦
2026 is shaping up to be a political minefield.
Rob Breakenridge argues that if the recall process is too much for Premier Smith to handle, there is a simple solution.
#AbLeg #Alberta #AbPoli #Politics #UCP #Recall
🇨🇦 OTTAWA REACHES DEAL WITH ONTARIO AND MANITOBA TO FAST-TRACK MAJOR PROJECTS 🇨🇦
Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving to accelerate resource development.
With U.S. trade uncertainty looming, Canada cannot afford to be slow.
Rendell & Stone report.
#CdnPoli #Economy #Politics #Infrastructure
🇨🇦 OTTAWA REACHES DEAL WITH ONTARIO AND MANITOBA TO FAST-TRACK MAJOR PROJECTS 🇨🇦
Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving to accelerate resource development.
With U.S. trade uncertainty looming, Canada cannot afford to be slow.
Rendell & Stone report.
#CdnPoli #Economy #Politics #Infrastructure
🌌 FIRST DIRECT EVIDENCE OF DARK MATTER MAY HAVE BEEN FOUND 🌌
Nearly a century of searching the cosmos might be over.
Prof Tomonori Totani claims to have glimpsed the invisible substance that binds our universe together.
Ian Sample reports.
#Science #Astronomy #DarkMatter #Physics
🌌 FIRST DIRECT EVIDENCE OF DARK MATTER MAY HAVE BEEN FOUND 🌌
Nearly a century of searching the cosmos might be over.
Prof Tomonori Totani claims to have glimpsed the invisible substance that binds our universe together.
Ian Sample reports.
#Science #Astronomy #DarkMatter #Physics
🇨🇦 "LOOK WEST" GETS IT WRONG: EBY'S STRATEGY IS A PR BROCHURE FOR A PETRO-STATE 🇨🇦
Premier Eby's $20B "Look West" plan promises economic growth.
But economist Marc Lee argues it doubles down on #FossilFuels while ignoring the real drivers of well-being.
#BCPoli #Economy #Climate #Energy
🇨🇦 "LOOK WEST" GETS IT WRONG: EBY'S STRATEGY IS A PR BROCHURE FOR A PETRO-STATE 🇨🇦
Premier Eby's $20B "Look West" plan promises economic growth.
But economist Marc Lee argues it doubles down on #FossilFuels while ignoring the real drivers of well-being.
#BCPoli #Economy #Climate #Energy
🇨🇦 GLEN CLARK: B.C. MAY RETURN TO MEGA-DAMS IF DEMAND SPIKES 🇨🇦
BC Hydro's chair says while #WindPower is the current focus, the province could eventually revisit massive #Hydroelectric projects—including the long-shelved Site E.
#BCHydro #CleanEnergy #SiteC #SiteE #BCPoli #Energy
🇨🇦 GLEN CLARK: B.C. MAY RETURN TO MEGA-DAMS IF DEMAND SPIKES 🇨🇦
BC Hydro's chair says while #WindPower is the current focus, the province could eventually revisit massive #Hydroelectric projects—including the long-shelved Site E.
#BCHydro #CleanEnergy #SiteC #SiteE #BCPoli #Energy
🇨🇦 ALBERTA TABLES BILL 12 TO SHIELD AIMCO & BLOCK GREENWASHING SUITS 🇨🇦
Premier Smith's government has introduced wide-ranging legislation to insulate the Crown investor from liability & protect companies from "unfair" climate lawsuits.
#Alberta #AbPoli #AIMCo #Greenwashing #Politics #Climate
🇨🇦 MANITOBA PREMIER KINEW "DISGUSTED" BY SERIAL KILLER'S RELEASE 🇨🇦
Premier Wab #Kinew has written to Prime Minister Mark #Carney demanding an urgent overhaul of #Sentencing and #Parole laws.
"The release of Mr. Lamb disgusts many Canadians, myself included."
#Manitoba #CdnPoli #Justice
We don't work for the government, the government works for us.
We don't appease fascists, we teach them they don't get everything their way. Then, kick their asses to the curb when they don't comply, @mark-carney.bsky.social.
Alex Ballingall & Tonda MacCharles, The Toronto Star
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
We don't work for the government, the government works for us.
We don't appease fascists, we teach them they don't get everything their way. Then, kick their asses to the curb when they don't comply, @mark-carney.bsky.social.
🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S PIPELINE PUSH DREDGES UP PIPE DREAMS OF PROJECTS PAST 🇨🇦
As the province seeks a new route to the coast, three failed megaprojects loom large over the conversation.
Here is a look at what really killed #KeystoneXL, #EnergyEast, and #NorthernGateway.
#CdnPoli #Energy #Pipelines
🇨🇦 ALBERTA'S PIPELINE PUSH DREDGES UP PIPE DREAMS OF PROJECTS PAST 🇨🇦
As the province seeks a new route to the coast, three failed megaprojects loom large over the conversation.
Here is a look at what really killed #KeystoneXL, #EnergyEast, and #NorthernGateway.
#CdnPoli #Energy #Pipelines
🇨🇦 DOUG FORD'S "BUY ONTARIO" ACT: FROM CAPTAIN CANADA TO "SELLING OUT CANADA" 🇨🇦
Ontario's new procurement law marks a radical shift.
The message? "Buy Ontario" first, Canada second.
Martin Regg Cohn argues it's a move straight from the #MAGA playbook.
#OnPoli #CdnPoli #Trade #Politics
You don’t want to tick off teachers or nurses.
When strike action is needed, the two professions support each other.
Just FYI 😉
Multiple petitions specifically cite the government's use of the notwithstanding clause to end the strike as proof of a disregard for democratic rights and collective bargaining.
You don’t want to tick off teachers or nurses.
When strike action is needed, the two professions support each other.
Just FYI 😉
🇨🇦 CARNEY FACES PIPELINE REVOLT AS ALBERTA DEAL LOOMS 🇨🇦
Prime Minister Mark #Carney is racing to finalize an energy pact with Alberta Premier Danielle #Smith.
But with no builder, fierce #B.C. opposition, and nervous #Liberal MPs, the hurdles are massive.
#CdnPoli #Energy #AbPoli #Politics
🇨🇦 UCP FACE RECALL TSUNAMI: 14 MLAs NOW TARGETED 🇨🇦
A mechanism designed by Jason Kenney to "empower citizens" has turned on his own party.
Fourteen United Conservative Party MLAs are now facing recall petitions from constituents.
#Alberta #AbPoli #RecallAct #UCP #Politics
🇨🇦 UCP FACE RECALL TSUNAMI: 14 MLAs NOW TARGETED 🇨🇦
A mechanism designed by Jason Kenney to "empower citizens" has turned on his own party.
Fourteen United Conservative Party MLAs are now facing recall petitions from constituents.
#Alberta #AbPoli #RecallAct #UCP #Politics
🇨🇦 SOME CANADIANS ARE RICHER THAN EVER—MANY OTHERS ARE MISERABLE 🇨🇦
On paper, Stocks are up, and household wealth is 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
But the "vibecession" is real. Canadians are awash in economic negativity. The reason is simple: sticker shock.
#Economy #Inflation #Canada
🇨🇦 SOME CANADIANS ARE RICHER THAN EVER—MANY OTHERS ARE MISERABLE 🇨🇦
On paper, Stocks are up, and household wealth is 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
But the "vibecession" is real. Canadians are awash in economic negativity. The reason is simple: sticker shock.
#Economy #Inflation #Canada
🇨🇦 JUDGES DEFYING PARLIAMENT: PROTECTING OFFENDERS FROM DEPORTATION 🇨🇦
#Judges in too many cases are shielding #Non-citizens from the immigration consequences of their crimes.
The Globe's Editorial Board argues they are becoming "a law unto themselves."
#CdnPoli #Justice #Immigration
🇨🇦 JUDGES DEFYING PARLIAMENT: PROTECTING OFFENDERS FROM DEPORTATION 🇨🇦
#Judges in too many cases are shielding #Non-citizens from the immigration consequences of their crimes.
The Globe's Editorial Board argues they are becoming "a law unto themselves."
#CdnPoli #Justice #Immigration
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🇺🇸 TRUMP PROMISED TO LOWER PRICES. HE IS MAKING THEM HIGHER. 🇺🇸
Americans are angry. #Inflation has risen to 3% since #Trump took office, and 68% disapprove of his #Economic handling.
His response? Denial ("We don't have any inflation") and dangerous gimmicks.
#Economics #Economy #Finance #US
🇺🇸 TRUMP PROMISED TO LOWER PRICES. HE IS MAKING THEM HIGHER. 🇺🇸
Americans are angry. #Inflation has risen to 3% since #Trump took office, and 68% disapprove of his #Economic handling.
His response? Denial ("We don't have any inflation") and dangerous gimmicks.
#Economics #Economy #Finance #US