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Canadian postal bank could be transformative—both to the post office, and to Canada’s monopolized financial sector. By @rromard.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca #cdnpoli
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Crunching the numbers on postal banking in Canada - CCPA
Among the many proposals to transform Canada Post, one stands out: postal banking. It’s a program that could contribute to solving multiple policy problems at once—help support our postal service with...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Canadian postal bank could be transformative—both to the post office, and to Canada’s monopolized financial sector. By @rromard.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca #cdnpoli
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Employment in oil and gas is in terminal decline and won’t be saved no matter what Carney and Smith cook up, according to new research from the Centre for Future Work provided exclusively to @nationalobserver.com.
The only responsible choice for governments is to plan for the transition.
The only responsible choice for governments is to plan for the transition.
Exclusive: Fossil fuel workers won’t be saved by Carney’s oil and gas boosterism
A new pipeline won’t lead to new jobs in the oil and gas sector, and the only question for government officials is whether or not to plan for the inevitable energy transition, according to new researc...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Employment in oil and gas is in terminal decline and won’t be saved no matter what Carney and Smith cook up, according to new research from the Centre for Future Work provided exclusively to @nationalobserver.com.
The only responsible choice for governments is to plan for the transition.
The only responsible choice for governments is to plan for the transition.
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Danielle Smith among the targets of the latest recall petitions approved by Elections Alberta yesterday. albertapolitics.ca/2025/12/dani...
Danielle Smith among the targets of the latest recall petitions approved by Elections Alberta yesterday - Alberta Politics
And then there were 21! Twenty-one petitions acceptable to Elections Alberta to recall members of the Alberta Legislative Assembly, that is. Twenty of them are directed at MLAs from the governing Unit...
albertapolitics.ca
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Danielle Smith among the targets of the latest recall petitions approved by Elections Alberta yesterday. albertapolitics.ca/2025/12/dani...
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NEW POST: The parallels between Trump's pardons and Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/the-parall...
The parallels between Trump's pardons and Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause
I was reading about yet another round of Trump pardons and it is blazingly apparent the extent to which Trump has exercised this presidential power in a way that fundamentally strips away the importan...
emmettmacfarlane.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
NEW POST: The parallels between Trump's pardons and Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/the-parall...
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"Because if you believe literally all of these recent uses by Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec are justified - not legally valid, not ‘constitutional’, but morally or normative justified - the truth is you simply don’t care about minority rights."
NEW POST: The parallels between Trump's pardons and Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/the-parall...
The parallels between Trump's pardons and Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause
I was reading about yet another round of Trump pardons and it is blazingly apparent the extent to which Trump has exercised this presidential power in a way that fundamentally strips away the importan...
emmettmacfarlane.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Because if you believe literally all of these recent uses by Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec are justified - not legally valid, not ‘constitutional’, but morally or normative justified - the truth is you simply don’t care about minority rights."
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@jaredwesley.ca: Did the premier of Alberta attack the constitutional role of the courts in Canada’s democracy?
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Danielle Smith’s Dangerous Attack on the Courts | The Tyee
Conservatives helped build Canada’s judicial system, which preserves values true conservatives hold dear.
thetyee.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
@jaredwesley.ca: Did the premier of Alberta attack the constitutional role of the courts in Canada’s democracy?
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
Yes, she did, and in no uncertain terms. #abpoli
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The BC Conservatives’ problem wasn’t John Rustad. It’s that they’re not a real party.
In fact, the coming leadership contest could make things much worse.
Senior editor Paul Willcocks writes. #bcpoli
In fact, the coming leadership contest could make things much worse.
Senior editor Paul Willcocks writes. #bcpoli
Expect Things to Get Even Worse for the BC Conservatives | The Tyee
Rustad’s gone. Next a divisive, unpredictable leader race.
thetyee.ca
December 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The BC Conservatives’ problem wasn’t John Rustad. It’s that they’re not a real party.
In fact, the coming leadership contest could make things much worse.
Senior editor Paul Willcocks writes. #bcpoli
In fact, the coming leadership contest could make things much worse.
Senior editor Paul Willcocks writes. #bcpoli
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Everyone agrees that Canada Post needs to transform its operations. But that doesn't need to mean cuts—it should mean diversifying the post office's activities. By @simonenoch.bsky.social @policyalternative.bsky.social #canlab
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Transforming Canada Post—for the better - CCPA
On November 7, Canada Post submitted a proposal to the federal government outlining its proposal to restructure the postal service—a proposal which the federal government had mandated they produce in ...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Everyone agrees that Canada Post needs to transform its operations. But that doesn't need to mean cuts—it should mean diversifying the post office's activities. By @simonenoch.bsky.social @policyalternative.bsky.social #canlab
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Lo and behold, Prime Minister Mark Carney, a global banker, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a petro-populist à la Donald Trump, have big energy plans for Canadians.
Andrew Nikiforuk interviews David Hughes, one of the country’s foremost energy analysts. #canpoli #abpoli
Andrew Nikiforuk interviews David Hughes, one of the country’s foremost energy analysts. #canpoli #abpoli
A New Oilsands Pipeline? What Politicians Won’t Admit | The Tyee
An energy expert lays out the risks and fallacies as Canada and the world fail to face the climate crisis.
thetyee.ca
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
@brenttoderian.bsky.social Terry O’Reilly had a fascinating story about jay-walking in the early 20th century—a marketing ploy by car manufacturers. @undertheinfluence.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
@brenttoderian.bsky.social Terry O’Reilly had a fascinating story about jay-walking in the early 20th century—a marketing ploy by car manufacturers. @undertheinfluence.bsky.social
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Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
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China's LNG Imports Set to Drop for 13th Month, Kpler Data Show
Seaborne shipments of liquefied natural gas to China in November are set to drop for a 13th straight month on an annual basis, extending a slump in purchases as dom…
financialpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
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We Finally Have Some Info on School Liaison Officer Training via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
We Finally Have Some Info on School Liaison Officer Training | The Tyee
After two years of FOI requests and complaints, the Vancouver police finally let The Tyee review some training modules.
thetyee.ca
November 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We Finally Have Some Info on School Liaison Officer Training via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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How BC's New Economic Plan Gets It All Wrong via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
How BC’s New Economic Plan Gets It All Wrong | The Tyee
The government’s ‘Look West’ strategy doubles down on resource extraction at the expense of smarter spending.
thetyee.ca
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
How BC's New Economic Plan Gets It All Wrong via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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Fossil fuel enthusiasts keep arguing that we need to increase our exports of LNG and oil to address energy poverty in the developing world.
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
The energy poverty trap
Will more oil and gas production in Canada help alleviate energy poverty in the developing world? Of course not — but that hasn't prevented Danielle Smith and other industry champions from pretending ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Fossil fuel enthusiasts keep arguing that we need to increase our exports of LNG and oil to address energy poverty in the developing world.
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
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We are in a bizarre moment of diplomatic history. The purported "peace plan" that appeared a few days ago beings in Russian unreality and American weakness. Demanding everything of Ukraine and nothing of Russia, its purpose is imperialism and profiteering.
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Russian Unreality and American Weakness
Notes from a bizarre moment of diplomatic history
snyder.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We are in a bizarre moment of diplomatic history. The purported "peace plan" that appeared a few days ago beings in Russian unreality and American weakness. Demanding everything of Ukraine and nothing of Russia, its purpose is imperialism and profiteering.
snyder.substack.com/p/russian-un...
snyder.substack.com/p/russian-un...
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And by the way, the last time Canada spent less than 1% of GDP on the military was under Harper. Under Trudeau it was again approaching 2%. #cdnpoli
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
And by the way, the last time Canada spent less than 1% of GDP on the military was under Harper. Under Trudeau it was again approaching 2%. #cdnpoli
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Timothy Snyder on Russian Unreality and American Weakness open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Russian Unreality and American Weakness
Notes from a bizarre moment of diplomatic history
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November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Timothy Snyder on Russian Unreality and American Weakness open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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The study by @iris-recherche.bsky.social & @policyalternatives.ca analyzed the health-care systems of 25 member countries of the OECD...countries that allow greater private sector involvement in healthcare achieve poorer results on seven mortality indicators. www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
More private health care linked to higher mortality, Quebec study warns
Experts are concerned about the direction Quebec is taking by increasingly turning to the private sector to provide care to the population (care that is often publicly funded).
www.ctvnews.ca
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The study by @iris-recherche.bsky.social & @policyalternatives.ca analyzed the health-care systems of 25 member countries of the OECD...countries that allow greater private sector involvement in healthcare achieve poorer results on seven mortality indicators. www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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Danielle Smith dared Eastern Slopes coal mine opponents to start a citizen initiative petition – so Corb Lund did. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/dani...
Danielle Smith dared Eastern Slopes coal mine opponents to start a citizen initiative petition – so Corb Lund did - Alberta Politics
Albertan country music icon Corb Lund showed up in Edmonton yesterday to drop off a citizen initiative application at the offices of Elections Alberta for a referendum petition seeking permanent prote...
albertapolitics.ca
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Danielle Smith dared Eastern Slopes coal mine opponents to start a citizen initiative petition – so Corb Lund did. albertapolitics.ca/2025/11/dani...
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“I am not working in those facilities because I find it morally inappropriate.”
A Tyee investigation found that Calgary anesthesiologists are being scheduled by managers, in response to government directives, to work in for-profit chartered surgical facilities, sometimes against their will. #abpoli
A Tyee investigation found that Calgary anesthesiologists are being scheduled by managers, in response to government directives, to work in for-profit chartered surgical facilities, sometimes against their will. #abpoli
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 3:23 PM
“I am not working in those facilities because I find it morally inappropriate.”
A Tyee investigation found that Calgary anesthesiologists are being scheduled by managers, in response to government directives, to work in for-profit chartered surgical facilities, sometimes against their will. #abpoli
A Tyee investigation found that Calgary anesthesiologists are being scheduled by managers, in response to government directives, to work in for-profit chartered surgical facilities, sometimes against their will. #abpoli
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Here's a sneak peek of our TVO interview with Michael Kovrig, who spent more than 1,000 days in a Chinese prison on bogus, trumped up charges. What he has to say about China is worth listening to. Airs on TV on Dec. 12. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WviF... #China
Michael Kovrig: Why Canada Should Have No Illusions About China | TVO Today Live
YouTube video by TVO Today
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November 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Here's a sneak peek of our TVO interview with Michael Kovrig, who spent more than 1,000 days in a Chinese prison on bogus, trumped up charges. What he has to say about China is worth listening to. Airs on TV on Dec. 12. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WviF... #China
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"China is shaping the world in ways as profound as climate change, and in many respects, it's doing it faster than we are able to adapt to it with our political system," @kovrig.bsky.social tells @spaikin.bsky.social in a feature 1x1 for TVO Today Live.
@crisisgroup.org @therundowntvo.bsky.social
@crisisgroup.org @therundowntvo.bsky.social
Michael Kovrig: Why Canada Should Have No Illusions About China | TVO Today Live
YouTube video by TVO Today
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November 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
"China is shaping the world in ways as profound as climate change, and in many respects, it's doing it faster than we are able to adapt to it with our political system," @kovrig.bsky.social tells @spaikin.bsky.social in a feature 1x1 for TVO Today Live.
@crisisgroup.org @therundowntvo.bsky.social
@crisisgroup.org @therundowntvo.bsky.social