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Diane McLeod
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Canadian politics. Atheist. Old movie lover. #IStandWithCarney #NeverPoilievre
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Much as we might get our hopes up, I'm not convinced that PP is going to lose his leadership review. Only delegates present at the convention can vote. Many riding assns can't afford to send delegates, let alone the 10 allowed. The convention is in Calgary. Do the math. #cdnpoli
December 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported

Cons are broken .

Exports to countries other than the United States rose sharply by 11 per cent: exports to the U.S. increased, imports from the US decreased

#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #Poilievre
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For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported - National | Globalnews.ca
The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Former CPC MP, Matt Jeneroux, is still sitting as an Independent. Nothing stopping him from joining the Liberals now if he has the stones to do so.
#cdnpoli
December 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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#Cdnpoli #News
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Section 90: Canada‘s Moral Reset Button
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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December 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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The Formerly Known as Manning Centre doesn't know which pipeline is which (Keystone XL goes south, you dumbass), and the livelihood of coastal First Nations are "elite policies."
Such geniuses they have working for them.
Canada Strong & Free Network The tanker bans are stalling the revival of Keystone XL, threatening Alberta jobs and our energy sovereignty. We share your concern for families in the resource sector who are facing hardship, and CSFN stands with you in opposing this untapped opportunity. It's troubling watching federal red tape deepen Western alienation. We recognize communities denied prosperity by elite policies. CSFN unites every Conservative rejecting this weakening of Canada.
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Another reason Canada is not America , no Presidents/Supreme Leaders exist or can exist and why Alberta cannot rule the roost ,although it has tried for decades

#Uspoli #Cdnpoli #Abpoli
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The Wiring Within the Walls
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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December 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Such a GREAT move by Manitoba and Nova Scotia.

👀 at you, Doug Ford.

#cdnpoli
Manitoba to sell shelved us booze with revenue going to Holiday charities Nova Scotia begins selling Warehouse us booze, with proceeds going to charity
December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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I've been in the Charlie Angus camp with this, Canada is fighting for its sovereign life and the US is the threat. #cdnpoli #ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong
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“Any pundit, politician or commentator who thought that Canada could make its way through this so-called rough patch in U.S.-Canadian relations and come out the other end needs to think again. Trump is not erratic.”
The Gangster Regime Revealed
Any pundit, politician or commentator who thought that Canada could make its way through this so-called rough patch in U.S.-Canadian relations and come out the other end needs to think again.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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There’s an AI-powered conspiracy machine selling ‘Truthwear’ merch to Canadians, and my friends at the National Observer unmasked the person profiting from this account.

The story shows what happens when people are given incentives to publish fake information, at scale, all with the help of AI:
December 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Don't be tempted to buy your child an AI toy for #Christmas.

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Testing AI toys led to some truly bizarre interactions
YouTube video by CBC News
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December 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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NOT ONE WORD ON CBC ABOUT TRUMP CALLING US A VASSAL COUNTRY AND NATIONAL SECURITY RISK IN HIS NS STRATEGY PAPER THAT REFERENCES THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
December 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Is Skippy done? Will the delegates touch reality and realize that his rage baiting isn't working? That grievance politics has already crested and is receding? I'm looking forward to this like Season 2 of Fallout. #cdnpoli #neverPoilievre #CanadaStrong

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Pierre Poilievre Faces His Reckoning on January 29
Here’s How the Leadership Review Works, and What He Needs to Survive
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December 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Interfering with the #AlbertaLawFoundation by giving the justice minister final approval over all bylaws is extreme government overreach. The #UCP must be stopped. If granted, this is a slippery slope and could spell out the end of independent professions. #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli #CanadaSky #CDNLaw
Alberta legislation would change citizen referendum rules, restrict political party names | CBC News
Bill 14, introduced Thursday by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, transfers powers from the chief electoral officer to the minister when deciding whether citizen petition initiatives should proceed. It a...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Americans to lose their dual-citizen status
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December 5, 2025 at 5:40 AM
dimcl2.bsky.social
Exactly.
#cdnpoli #abpoli
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He’ll always be black hat guy to me. #daniellesmith #pipeline #markcarney #alberta #politics
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December 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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🇨🇦 ALBERTA CANCELS SURGICAL DEALS TIED TO MRAICHE 🇨🇦

Minister Matt Jones stunned the legislature Tuesday, killing talks for private clinics in Red Deer and Lethbridge. He cited "conflicts of interest."

Carrie Tait & Tom Cardoso report #AbLeg #AlbertaHealth #CdnPoli
#AbPoli #CorruptCare
December 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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If you want to criticize political decisions remember who has primary jurisdiction and responsibilities

#Cdnpoli #Jurisdiction
December 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Preach sister, PREACH!! 🇨🇦 #Cdnpoli
December 2, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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#ForeverCanada #ForeverCanadian #Alberta #ABpoli #ABleg #CdnPoli
'Forever Canadian' petition verified as successful by Elections Alberta | CBC News
A citizen initiative petition to make it official policy for Alberta to stay in Canada has been verified as successful by Elections Alberta.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
dimcl2.bsky.social
Man, this hits.
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Franklin and the Forgotten Moral
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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December 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Very interesting analysis. #cdnpoli
December 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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$600 MILLION+ in AHS contracts went to Sam Mraiche!

#Cdnpoli #ableg #yeg #yyc #ymm #RedDeer #strathco #shpk #fortSask #StAlbert #Leduc #StonyPlain #SpruceGrove #Lethbridge #MedicineHat #Brooks #ColdLake #Camrose #Drumheller #Banff #Jasper #GrandePrairie #PeaceRiver #Airdrie #ABHealth #RecallThemAll
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$600 MILLION+ in AHS contracts went to Sam Mraiche—the executive seen in the Premier's election night suite. #ABLeg #ABpoli
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Infographic summarizing the Sam Mraiche/AHS contract controversy, based on The Globe and Mail investigation (Published Nov 29, 2025). 1. WHO/WHAT: Focuses on Sam Mraiche (medical supply executive) and his company MHCare Medical, which was awarded over $600 million in Alberta Health Services contracts. 2. THE MONEY: Visualizes two key contracts. Pie Chart: Shows $70M paid for Turkish children's medication, with $47 Million Public Funds Waste (67% undelivered). Bar Chart: Illustrates alleged markups, including a 70% markup on early PPE masks in 2020. 3. THE TIMELINE (Key Dates): Mar 2020: Start of Major Contracts. Aug 2022: Meetings with future Premier Smith. Oct 2022: Smith becomes Premier; procurement chief returns. Dec 2022: $70M Turkish Deal struck. May 2023: Mraiche joined Smith’s Election Night Suite. Jan 2025: AHS CEO fired amid probe. Feb 2025: Allegations go public. Ongoing: RCMP Criminal Probe and Auditor-General Financial Scrutiny launched. 4. IMPLICATIONS (5 Core Points): Ethical Concerns (Conflict of Interest), Political Resignation (Minister/Chief of Staff stepped down), Criminal Probe (RCMP), Financial Scrutiny (Auditor-General), and Public Funds Waste.
December 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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#cdnpolitics #cdnpoli
December 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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JFC.
what could possibly go wrong with free access to all guns and the ability to shoot anyone on sight in Alberta?!?

Reason 101010101 to never visit Albertexas.
#cdnpoli #abpoli
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
dimcl2.bsky.social
So, I'm watching an older Tom Hanks movie and in certain shots, I think, "Who does he remind me of?" Then it clicked.
November 29, 2025 at 6:41 AM