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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 3h

Country with massive housing shortage not sure what to do with all these empty office buildings

OTTAWA - As employees continue to express their desire to work from home, owners of downtown office buildings aren't sure what they will do with all this unused space. Also in unrelated news Canada ha...

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 8h

When politicians make guarantees, they must be held accountable. Albertans were promised no out-of-pocket costs for healthcare — no exceptions. A $100 vaccine fee isn’t just a bill, it’s a broken promise. #Alberta #Accountability #HealthCare #AxeTheCaxTax #ABleg #ABpoli

A mock greeting card styled as an official government communication from Alberta. On the left side of the open card is a fake invoice labeled “Government of Alberta” with the provincial crest at the top. The address reads “Alberta Health, 10025 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1G.” The heading says “INVOICE – ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE,” with details showing a charge of $100 for a COVID-19 vaccination administrative fee. A large red rubber stamp diagonally across the invoice reads “RETURN TO SENDER” in bold block letters. Below, faint text clarifies “SAMPLE – SATIRE / NOT OFFICIAL.”

On the right-hand side, a printed letter is addressed to “Premier Smith.” The text reads:

Dear Premier Smith,
In April 2023, you made Health Care Guarantee, assuring Albertans that no one would ever have to pay out of pocket to see their doctor or receive the medical treatment they need — no exceptions.

I recently received a $100 administrative bill for a COVID-19 vaccine.

In the spirit of your promise, I am therefore returning this bill to your office for correction.

A Tax-Paying Albertan

The card combines political satire and protest imagery, criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for an alleged contradiction between a public healthcare promise and a supposed out-of-pocket vaccine fee. The “RETURN TO SENDER” stamp symbolizes the sender’s rejection of the bill and their demand that the government honor its guarantee of no-cost healthcare. The overall tone is formal, ironic, and defiant, intended to highlight perceived inconsistency in provincial healthcare policy while emphasizing that the image is parody, not an authentic government document.

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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 7h

Loyal Canadians in Alberta can stop this! 🇨🇦

Go to forever-canadian.ca to find a pop up near you and SIGN THE PETITION today to keep Alberta in Canada.

We are so close to the 300,000 signatures needed—every signature counts! 🇨🇦

#Canada #Alberta #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #ForeverCanadian

Robyn 🍁 @ladyoftheisle.bsky.social · 8h

Danielle Smith colludes with American fascists regularly, and they’re using her to attempt to drive a stake through the heart of #Canada via a feckless #Alberta separatist movement. It won’t work, but it’s still despicable and divisive. Maple MAGA must be stopped in its tracks.

#CDNpoli

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 9h

The think tank is widely known for creating Project 2025.

And this isn’t the first meeting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has had with allies of the U.S. president.

David Falk writes. A @desmog.com Canada reprint. #canpoli

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 7h

Pair this: "Since the United Conservative Party came into power six years ago, Alberta’s government has tabled a series of changes to the Education Act that reflect the priorities not of Alberta parents, but of U.S. neoconservatives seeking to dismantle the public education..." #AbLeg

Ximena González @ximenaka.bsky.social · 1d

I began writing this story with a naive question in mind: What do we lose when public education is privatized? A lot, actually.

By following the MAGA playbook, the UCP’s push against public education not only undermines democracy, it jeopardizes the possibility of a better future for all Albertans.

Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education | The Tyee

MAGA’s Project 2025 has become a blueprint for undermining Canada’s schools in the name of profit and privilege.

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

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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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 9h

The think tank is widely known for creating Project 2025.

And this isn’t the first meeting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has had with allies of the U.S. president.

David Falk writes. A @desmog.com Canada reprint. #canpoli

Smith Reveals Meeting with the US Heritage Foundation After Trump Win | The Tyee

The Alberta premier said she met with the right-wing think tank because of its influence on the president.

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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Thanksgiving to the 230,000+ loyal Canadians living in Alberta who signed the Forever Canadian petition and to the 5000 volunteers collecting signatures!

#Canada #ForeverCanadian #CanadaSky #Alberta #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli #WeAreCanadian #TeamCanada @lukaszukab.bsky.social

Tr3o Tiny Galleries exhibit: Canada flag, tiny scarecrow, orange and yellow leaves & flowers, Canada rainbow lanyard and a small wooden sleigh in a tiny outdoor plinth.

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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 2d

“You are allowed to say, at any point, I can’t support this.”

Happy Thanksgiving to the 230,000+ loyal Canadians living in Alberta who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition and to the 5000 volunteers collecting signatures!

#Canada #WeAreCanadian #CanadaSky #Alberta #cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg

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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 2d

“You are allowed to say, at any point, I can’t support this.”

Happy Thanksgiving to the 230,000+ loyal Canadians living in Alberta who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition and to the 5000 volunteers collecting signatures!

#Canada #WeAreCanadian #CanadaSky #Alberta #cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg

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The Canadian Border @canadianborder.bsky.social · 2d

We were their best customer and they treated us like garbage. Appropriate and impressive response from Canadians.

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Tom Reagan’s Hat @rufustsuperfly.bsky.social · 3d

RIP Diane Keaton
My favourite picture of her where everyone else is giving it their best Blue Steel & she looks like she’s just wandered in off the street looking super cool.
She was allowed to wear her own clothes & her wonderful personality shines out.
What a unique talent & human being.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 3d

Qatari soldiers in Idaho will have better access to health care than Americans.

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Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 3d

“Support for mandatory vaccinations is growing in Canada, poll finds”

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Support for mandatory vaccinations is growing in Canada, poll finds | Globalnews.ca

The online survey found that 72 per cent of Canadians think vaccinations for children should "definitely" or "probably" be mandatory in their province.

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Stephen Lautens @stephenlautens.bsky.social · 3d

If you’re not following @marcuskolga.bsky.social and @disinfowatch.bsky.social, you don’t know what bad foreign actors are constantly feeding Canadian and US social media with fake “grassroots” news, cheerfully amplified by the gullible. #cdnpoli

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Frances "Are You Scared Yet" Meh @francesmeh.reviews · 7d

🇨🇦 Canada Feed Tips ✍️

What can you find here? How about all the popular Canada hashtags PLUS Canadian news stories from all the major Canadian-owned publications.

If you post about Canada you might even find your own posts in the feed!

CANADIAN HASHTAGS

#cdnpoli
#cdnnews
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Beaverton
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 3d

Attorney general says Canadians could be charged with hate crime for social media posts under proposed bill. #cdnpoli

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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 3d

Those of us who are women AND people of colour are tired of being ignored and discounted, let alone vilified / verbally abused.

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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 3d

"Because of the letters and complaints sent by Albertans across the province, Elections Alberta has officially opened a file — No. 2025-0213 — to review the potential partisan use of public resources connected to the Alberta Next Panel."

www.facebook.com/groups/43624...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

Amazing what happens when you give the guy a plane

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Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 3d

Masks will be required in all Health P.E.I. facilities starting Oct. 14 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-mask-mandate-health-facilites-9.6934985

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter

Health P.E.I. is reinstating a mandatory masking policy in all of its facilities in response to the growing presence of respiratory illnesses on the Island.

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 4d

Walked into a Canadian Tire and no longer know what holiday season we’re celebrating anymore

Grim Reaper plays heavy metal guitar next to a display of Christmas trees

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

“A leader of the Alberta separatist movement has been reprimanded by the Law Society of Alberta for a second time in four months, after he admitted to twice breaching professional standards.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Alberta separatist lawyer reprimanded for second time in four months

Jeffrey Rath represents the Alberta Prosperity Project and was reprimanded on Friday for his role in a near-decade old legal case.

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Richard Einarson 🇨🇦 @richardeinarson.bsky.social · 3d

If Danielle Smith can so easily strip away the Charter Rights of one group, we all have to ask ourselves... who's next?

It's time to speak out and defend Canadians hard-fought rights and freedoms from these attacks.

Start by signing up here: transactionalberta.ca

URGENT: Stop Alberta's Premier From Overriding Charter Rights of Trans Youth

Healthcare is a right, protected by evidence, compassion, and core Canadian values.

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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 3d

How long has this been going on you ask?

February 10, 2020

"The cuts come at a time when school boards are also dealing with 13,000 additional students. The ATA said it breaks down to $441 less per student."

globalnews.ca/news/6533781...

Documents prove United Conservative Party cut education funding, Alberta teachers say | Globalnews.ca

"Every school board in this province, except for four, have seen a cut to their funding," said ATA president Jason Schilling.

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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 4d

You haven't already signed the #foreverCanadian petition you can find a signing location at the link below
This would be a great thing to do on Thanksgiving weekend
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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