Linda Fontaine
@wokeinalberta.bsky.social
Guest on Treaty 6 Territory, politics, anti fascist, activist, volunteer, LGBT+, astrologer, car camping-curious, former journalist, cat mom.
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Ask yourself this simple question.
What has changed in our democracy that has allowed this?
The media, former watchdogs, of democracy. Are now owned by Corporate interests.
And politics has gotten so fucking stupid, the average person can't fucking stomach it.
So around and around we go.
#cdnpoli
What has changed in our democracy that has allowed this?
The media, former watchdogs, of democracy. Are now owned by Corporate interests.
And politics has gotten so fucking stupid, the average person can't fucking stomach it.
So around and around we go.
#cdnpoli
How many time has Tr*mp been involved in something that would have ended any other president’s term?
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#maddow
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#maddow
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Ask yourself this simple question.
What has changed in our democracy that has allowed this?
The media, former watchdogs, of democracy. Are now owned by Corporate interests.
And politics has gotten so fucking stupid, the average person can't fucking stomach it.
So around and around we go.
#cdnpoli
What has changed in our democracy that has allowed this?
The media, former watchdogs, of democracy. Are now owned by Corporate interests.
And politics has gotten so fucking stupid, the average person can't fucking stomach it.
So around and around we go.
#cdnpoli
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This is how western countries & media mislead as there never was & is not now a ceasefire in Gaza .
It has been occupation over 70 years
"Tracking Palestinian, Israeli deaths since the Gaza ceasefire went into effect"
#Uspoli #Cdnpoli #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
It has been occupation over 70 years
"Tracking Palestinian, Israeli deaths since the Gaza ceasefire went into effect"
#Uspoli #Cdnpoli #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
Tracking Palestinian, Israeli deaths since the Gaza ceasefire went into effect | CBC News
In the first six weeks since Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas reached a truce deal aimed at ending their two-year war, Israeli attacks in Gaza have been reported almost daily.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This is how western countries & media mislead as there never was & is not now a ceasefire in Gaza .
It has been occupation over 70 years
"Tracking Palestinian, Israeli deaths since the Gaza ceasefire went into effect"
#Uspoli #Cdnpoli #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
It has been occupation over 70 years
"Tracking Palestinian, Israeli deaths since the Gaza ceasefire went into effect"
#Uspoli #Cdnpoli #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
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Quiet, piggy’ and other slurs: Powerful men fuel online abuse against women in politics and media. #cdnpoli
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‘Quiet, piggy’ and other slurs: Powerful men fuel online abuse against women in politics and media
Gender-based violence in politics has democratic costs, diminishing diverse voices and expertise in public office.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Quiet, piggy’ and other slurs: Powerful men fuel online abuse against women in politics and media. #cdnpoli
theconversation.com/quiet-piggy-...
theconversation.com/quiet-piggy-...
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'Cultural break.' U.S. senators say relations with Canadian neighbours are suffering. #cdnpoli
“But the deeper problem is the cultural break; the idea that Canadians don’t think of Americans as their friends and neighbours, but as adversaries.”
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cul...
“But the deeper problem is the cultural break; the idea that Canadians don’t think of Americans as their friends and neighbours, but as adversaries.”
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cul...
'Cultural break.' U.S. senators say relations with Canadian neighbours are suffering
HALIFAX - The tariffs imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump have clearly caused economic pain for Canada, but a U.S. senator from Maine says he’s more worried about
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
'Cultural break.' U.S. senators say relations with Canadian neighbours are suffering. #cdnpoli
“But the deeper problem is the cultural break; the idea that Canadians don’t think of Americans as their friends and neighbours, but as adversaries.”
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cul...
“But the deeper problem is the cultural break; the idea that Canadians don’t think of Americans as their friends and neighbours, but as adversaries.”
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cul...
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Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said on Monday the government is getting close to being able to provide clarity on whether Ottawa would repeal the West Coast law banning oil tankers.
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said on Monday the government is getting close to being able to provide clarity on whether Ottawa would repeal the West Coast oil tanker ban.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said on Monday the government is getting close to being able to provide clarity on whether Ottawa would repeal the West Coast law banning oil tankers.
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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I really REALLY wish we had a properly functioning opposition party in Canada. Infuriating that we only have reactive, performative children in that party where the healthy critical thinkers and adults with decorum should be. #CdnPoli #NoSides #OneGovernment
#LeSigh
#LeSigh
November 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I really REALLY wish we had a properly functioning opposition party in Canada. Infuriating that we only have reactive, performative children in that party where the healthy critical thinkers and adults with decorum should be. #CdnPoli #NoSides #OneGovernment
#LeSigh
#LeSigh
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The US tried to break Canada but is breaking itself
The Bank of Cda’s latest financial report signals the same message Cdians have been waiting nearly 3 years to hear: The economy is stabilizing, inflation is easing & borrowing costs are heading down — slowly but steadily.
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli
The Bank of Cda’s latest financial report signals the same message Cdians have been waiting nearly 3 years to hear: The economy is stabilizing, inflation is easing & borrowing costs are heading down — slowly but steadily.
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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This week on The North State, @melwoods.me joins me to discuss the Alberta government’s attacks on trans kids using the notwithstanding clause. We talk how it happened, how it’s justified and the hope that trans kids and people can have right now. #cdnpoli #cdnnews
Human Rights... Trans Kids Notwithstanding ft. Mel Woods (Podcast)
Dissecting Danielle Smith's attack on trans kids
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November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This week on The North State, @melwoods.me joins me to discuss the Alberta government’s attacks on trans kids using the notwithstanding clause. We talk how it happened, how it’s justified and the hope that trans kids and people can have right now. #cdnpoli #cdnnews
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We have our problems, and are overshadowed by the braggadocios mess next door but when viewed objectively
23 Reasons Canada Is the Real North American Success Story
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli
www.hashtaginvesting.com/blog/23-reas...
23 Reasons Canada Is the Real North American Success Story
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli
www.hashtaginvesting.com/blog/23-reas...
23 Reasons Canada Is the Real North American Success Story - Hashtag Investing
Canada has become an essential part of the global economy. It has a stable political environment, strong social services, and continues to advocate for the
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We have our problems, and are overshadowed by the braggadocios mess next door but when viewed objectively
23 Reasons Canada Is the Real North American Success Story
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli
www.hashtaginvesting.com/blog/23-reas...
23 Reasons Canada Is the Real North American Success Story
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli
www.hashtaginvesting.com/blog/23-reas...
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Almost 500 crashes in Calgary from November storm
I can't understand why insurance in Alberta is so expensive ?
#Cdnpoli #Abpoli #Insurance
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
I can't understand why insurance in Alberta is so expensive ?
#Cdnpoli #Abpoli #Insurance
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Almost 500 crashes in Calgary from November storm
A bout of winter hit Calgary, leaving police and road crews to deal with a significant amount of crashes due to poor weather conditions on Monday.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Almost 500 crashes in Calgary from November storm
I can't understand why insurance in Alberta is so expensive ?
#Cdnpoli #Abpoli #Insurance
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
I can't understand why insurance in Alberta is so expensive ?
#Cdnpoli #Abpoli #Insurance
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Alberta’s Bill 13 seeks to legitimize false narratives and open bigotry
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
rabble.ca/politics/can...
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
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Alberta's Bill 13 seeks to legitimize false narratives and open bigotry
Alberta’s Regulated Professions Neutrality Act is about legitimizing false narratives and open bigotry, not protecting all freedom of expression.
rabble.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Alberta’s Bill 13 seeks to legitimize false narratives and open bigotry
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
rabble.ca/politics/can...
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
rabble.ca/politics/can...
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“They kept withholding military aid, couldn’t agree on how to respond, and we keep paying for their indecisiveness with our blood, the blood of our children,” #Ukraine #NATO #EU #cdnpoli #usapoli #EUpoli
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Trump ‘wants us to capitulate’ to Russia: Ukrainians aghast at peace plan
Ukrainians, troops, experts and a former Russian diplomat say a new proposal threatens Ukraine's sovereignty.
aje.io
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Great explanation of potential AI techbubble and the fallout. Explains the circular loop of investment. And the cost. Andrew Chang is awesome. #cdnpoli #CBC If the AI bubble pops, will th...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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If the AI bubble pops, will the whole U.S. economy go with it? | About That
As investors pour billions into artificial intelligence, warnings of a looming AI bubble are intensifying. Andrew Chang explains what's fuelling those fears and breaks down key factors that could cont...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Great explanation of potential AI techbubble and the fallout. Explains the circular loop of investment. And the cost. Andrew Chang is awesome. #cdnpoli #CBC If the AI bubble pops, will th...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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Relief at last: What the Bank of Canada’s new outlook means for your wallet — and how to take back control
Overall the message is positive for Canadians, as the report paints a cautiously optimistic picture of the nation's economic growth.
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #Tariffs
money.ca/news/economy...
Overall the message is positive for Canadians, as the report paints a cautiously optimistic picture of the nation's economic growth.
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #Tariffs
money.ca/news/economy...
Relief at last: What the Bank of Canada’s new outlook means for your wallet — and how to take back control
What the Bank of Canada’s November 2025 Quarterly Financial Report means for you and how to prepare for what comes next
money.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Relief at last: What the Bank of Canada’s new outlook means for your wallet — and how to take back control
Overall the message is positive for Canadians, as the report paints a cautiously optimistic picture of the nation's economic growth.
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #Tariffs
money.ca/news/economy...
Overall the message is positive for Canadians, as the report paints a cautiously optimistic picture of the nation's economic growth.
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #Tariffs
money.ca/news/economy...
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▶︎ Upset Eby. ▶︎ UCP recalls. ▶︎ Unsafe AI.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for TUE NOV 25
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The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for TUE NOV 25
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David Akin's Roundup: Upset Eby. UCP recalls. Unsafe AI.
TUE NOV 25
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November 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
▶︎ Upset Eby. ▶︎ UCP recalls. ▶︎ Unsafe AI.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for TUE NOV 25
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The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for TUE NOV 25
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The World's Largest Wind Turbine Built By China!
China is the world leader in wind energy production
Doug Ford government in 2018 halted new wind farms in Ontario by cancelling hundreds of green energy contracts,
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli
www.iflscience.com/china-unveil...
China is the world leader in wind energy production
Doug Ford government in 2018 halted new wind farms in Ontario by cancelling hundreds of green energy contracts,
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli
www.iflscience.com/china-unveil...
China Unveils World's Largest Offshore Wind Turbine – And It's Utterly Huge
A single typhoon-proof wind turbine could power a whole town.
www.iflscience.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The World's Largest Wind Turbine Built By China!
China is the world leader in wind energy production
Doug Ford government in 2018 halted new wind farms in Ontario by cancelling hundreds of green energy contracts,
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli
www.iflscience.com/china-unveil...
China is the world leader in wind energy production
Doug Ford government in 2018 halted new wind farms in Ontario by cancelling hundreds of green energy contracts,
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli
www.iflscience.com/china-unveil...
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Government Puts Privacy Invasive Lawful Access Back on the Agenda. Plans to grant law enforcement powers to demand warrantless access to personal information from any provider of a service in Canada. #cdnpoli
www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/11/reve...
www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/11/reve...
Reversing the Reversal?: Government Puts Privacy Invasive Lawful Access Back on the Agenda - Michael Geist
Last month, the government seemingly reversed course on its lawful access plans to grant law enforcement powers to demand warrantless access to personal information from any provider of a service in C...
www.michaelgeist.ca
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Government Puts Privacy Invasive Lawful Access Back on the Agenda. Plans to grant law enforcement powers to demand warrantless access to personal information from any provider of a service in Canada. #cdnpoli
www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/11/reve...
www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/11/reve...
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China turned up and Chinese premier urged G20 to uphold free trade, build open world economy, while the US stayed home and seeks world domination
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #China
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tygl...
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #China
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Chinese premier urges G20 to uphold free trade, build open world economy
YouTube video by CGTN Podcasts
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November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
China turned up and Chinese premier urged G20 to uphold free trade, build open world economy, while the US stayed home and seeks world domination
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #China
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tygl...
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #China
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tygl...
