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Where's the Beef, Danielle?
Danielle Smith: recall "was not intended to have unions weaponize it to bus people in and put GoFundMes online in order to be able to topple the sitting government"
Where's the proof?
#ABleg #abpoli
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Danielle Smith: recall "was not intended to have unions weaponize it to bus people in and put GoFundMes online in order to be able to topple the sitting government"
Where's the proof?
#ABleg #abpoli
energi.media/markham-on-e...
Where's the Beef, Danielle? - Thoughtful Journalism About Energy's Future
Recall “was not intended to have unions weaponize it to bus people in and put GoFundMes online in order to be able to topple the sitting government” Today in the Legislature, Danielle Smith launched y...
energi.media
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Where's the Beef, Danielle?
Danielle Smith: recall "was not intended to have unions weaponize it to bus people in and put GoFundMes online in order to be able to topple the sitting government"
Where's the proof?
#ABleg #abpoli
energi.media/markham-on-e...
Danielle Smith: recall "was not intended to have unions weaponize it to bus people in and put GoFundMes online in order to be able to topple the sitting government"
Where's the proof?
#ABleg #abpoli
energi.media/markham-on-e...
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Coke is created from heating either coal or oil in a no oxygen oven and is used in steel production
Canada is greening it’s steel production while Trump is removing climate regulations on steel production
Will this give Canada an advantage over the US?
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Canada is greening it’s steel production while Trump is removing climate regulations on steel production
Will this give Canada an advantage over the US?
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Coke is created from heating either coal or oil in a no oxygen oven and is used in steel production
Canada is greening it’s steel production while Trump is removing climate regulations on steel production
Will this give Canada an advantage over the US?
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Canada is greening it’s steel production while Trump is removing climate regulations on steel production
Will this give Canada an advantage over the US?
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
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Meanwhile, the Vice President of the U.S. is meddling in Canadian politics. #cdnpoli
Hoekstra warns about meddling in U.S. politics, doesn't understand why Canadians are mad about the '51st state #CanadaSky nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
Hoekstra warns about meddling in U.S. politics, doesn't understand why Canadians are mad about the '51st state'
Pete Hoekstra made the remarks at a conference in Ottawa while also warning Canada about meddling in American politics.
nationalpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Meanwhile, the Vice President of the U.S. is meddling in Canadian politics. #cdnpoli
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November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Stoked to have followed up this👇clip from @mzjacobson.bsky.social with a full interview! 👏🏻
No MLA & Minister Nicolaides, it is not good to support fraud, 🎧 listen to Professor Jacobson. 🙏🏻🤝
#abpoli #CCSscam #UCPlies
www.youtube.com/live/6X5M6bu...
No MLA & Minister Nicolaides, it is not good to support fraud, 🎧 listen to Professor Jacobson. 🙏🏻🤝
#abpoli #CCSscam #UCPlies
www.youtube.com/live/6X5M6bu...
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Stoked to have followed up this👇clip from @mzjacobson.bsky.social with a full interview! 👏🏻
No MLA & Minister Nicolaides, it is not good to support fraud, 🎧 listen to Professor Jacobson. 🙏🏻🤝
#abpoli #CCSscam #UCPlies
www.youtube.com/live/6X5M6bu...
No MLA & Minister Nicolaides, it is not good to support fraud, 🎧 listen to Professor Jacobson. 🙏🏻🤝
#abpoli #CCSscam #UCPlies
www.youtube.com/live/6X5M6bu...
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"GDP per person" is meaningless as a measure of national standard of living unless we also know how widely the wealth is shared, and how all our lives are enriched by collective wealth through such things as universal health care. A lot hoarded by a few is less than a moderate amount shared by all.
JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
"GDP per person" is meaningless as a measure of national standard of living unless we also know how widely the wealth is shared, and how all our lives are enriched by collective wealth through such things as universal health care. A lot hoarded by a few is less than a moderate amount shared by all.
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The higher estimated job numbers are based on full production. A few hundred jobs in the program's infancy until full production is achieved is still a win-win. #cdnpoli #defence
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Saab says Canada's air force could have Gripen fighter jets in as little as 3 years | CBC News
The Royal Canadian Air Force could be flying brand-new Gripen-E fighters within three to five years, the CEO of Saab said. Micael Johansson raised the stakes in the political and corporate battle over...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The higher estimated job numbers are based on full production. A few hundred jobs in the program's infancy until full production is achieved is still a win-win. #cdnpoli #defence
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Insanity is repeating an experiment that already failed, while hoping to protect the urgent by diverting the staff who make it possible. #ABleg #ABpoli
With respect to the govt’s announcement to allow “DUAL Billing”, here’s an excellent thread that outlines the real current AB surgical data:
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Thread by @JMeddings on Thread Reader App – Thread Reader App
@JMeddings: Everyone here seems to be arguing various ideological positions on using private facilities to ease AB's health woes. Lets look at some data and try to have an evidence based view of some of this. In...…
threadreaderapp.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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JD Vance blames immigration fo...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Not interested in anything this ignorant man has to say. #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Not interested in anything this ignorant man has to say. #cdnpoli
JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
JD Vance blames immigration fo...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Not interested in anything this ignorant man has to say. #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Not interested in anything this ignorant man has to say. #cdnpoli
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🇨🇦 UNIVERSAL PHARMACARE: EXPERTS CALL FOR FULL FEDERAL FUNDING NOW 🇨🇦
The National Pharmacare Committee of Experts has released its final 2025 report.
The verdict? The "fill-the-gaps" model is out. Universal, single-payer coverage for essential medicines is in.
#Pharmacare #CdnHealth #CdnPoli
🇨🇦 UNIVERSAL PHARMACARE: EXPERTS CALL FOR FULL FEDERAL FUNDING NOW 🇨🇦
The National Pharmacare Committee of Experts has released its final 2025 report.
The verdict? The "fill-the-gaps" model is out. Universal, single-payer coverage for essential medicines is in.
#Pharmacare #CdnHealth #CdnPoli
November 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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🇨🇦 UNIVERSAL PHARMACARE: EXPERTS CALL FOR FULL FEDERAL FUNDING NOW 🇨🇦
The National Pharmacare Committee of Experts has released its final 2025 report.
The verdict? The "fill-the-gaps" model is out. Universal, single-payer coverage for essential medicines is in.
#Pharmacare #CdnHealth #CdnPoli
🇨🇦 UNIVERSAL PHARMACARE: EXPERTS CALL FOR FULL FEDERAL FUNDING NOW 🇨🇦
The National Pharmacare Committee of Experts has released its final 2025 report.
The verdict? The "fill-the-gaps" model is out. Universal, single-payer coverage for essential medicines is in.
#Pharmacare #CdnHealth #CdnPoli
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Anyone else remember when "someone" selectively leaked parts of the Walkerton inquiry, to manipulate press coverage and help cover up how the ideological extremism of Ontario's Conservative government killed people?
There's no legitimate reason for them to be manipulating access like this.
There's no legitimate reason for them to be manipulating access like this.
Ontario Education Minister says he is withholding EQAO test scores, prompting outcry
Critics call on the provincial government to reveal the standardized test scores publicly
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Anyone else remember when "someone" selectively leaked parts of the Walkerton inquiry, to manipulate press coverage and help cover up how the ideological extremism of Ontario's Conservative government killed people?
There's no legitimate reason for them to be manipulating access like this.
There's no legitimate reason for them to be manipulating access like this.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Firefighter union wants washers and dryers in every #Ottawa station to prevent cancer
It is something common within the fire service and stations across this nation, but is unfortunately not universally seen here in Ottawa.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It is something common within the fire service and stations across this nation, but is unfortunately not universally seen here in Ottawa.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Firefighter union wants washers and dryers in every Ottawa station to prevent cancer | CBC News
The union for Ottawa firefighters is asking city council to protect its members by funding laundry appliances at every station in the city. The group is trying to prevent its members from getting canc...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Firefighter union wants washers and dryers in every #Ottawa station to prevent cancer
It is something common within the fire service and stations across this nation, but is unfortunately not universally seen here in Ottawa.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It is something common within the fire service and stations across this nation, but is unfortunately not universally seen here in Ottawa.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Pete Hoekstra, another foreign born US ambassador appointed by Trump, takes the "buy our F-35s, or we may have to shoot your dog" approach to arms sales to Canada. It's not going over well with the prospective buyers. Indeed, it's forcing them to look elsewhere. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Future of trade talks depends on Canada’s purchase of American fighter jets, U.S. ambassador says
Pete Hoekstra said it will not be easy to restart the now-stalled trade talks, and urged Canada to "harmonize" as much as possible with the U.S. on a range of
www.thestar.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Pete Hoekstra, another foreign born US ambassador appointed by Trump, takes the "buy our F-35s, or we may have to shoot your dog" approach to arms sales to Canada. It's not going over well with the prospective buyers. Indeed, it's forcing them to look elsewhere. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Doubling down on the MAGA playbook and in shrill desperation, accuse our Prime Minister of being “disloyal to Canada."
Ben Carr 🇨🇦 then calmly and simply sets the record straight.
#cdnpoli
Ben Carr 🇨🇦 then calmly and simply sets the record straight.
#cdnpoli
November 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Doubling down on the MAGA playbook and in shrill desperation, accuse our Prime Minister of being “disloyal to Canada."
Ben Carr 🇨🇦 then calmly and simply sets the record straight.
#cdnpoli
Ben Carr 🇨🇦 then calmly and simply sets the record straight.
#cdnpoli
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The person Doug Ford has appointed to the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators doesn’t know what ECEs do.
You’ll be surprised to learn that Julie O’Driscoll is a Conservative donor and former comms director for MPP Steve Clark, who resigned amid the Greenbelt land swap controversy.
You’ll be surprised to learn that Julie O’Driscoll is a Conservative donor and former comms director for MPP Steve Clark, who resigned amid the Greenbelt land swap controversy.
November 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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What’s Behind This Former General’s Anti-Gripen Crusade?
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqc5...
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqc5...
What’s Behind This Former General’s Anti-Gripen Crusade?
YouTube video by Guard The Leaf
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What’s Behind This Former General’s Anti-Gripen Crusade?
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
Repost so we get this message out there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqc5...
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqc5...
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“Canada has listed five priorities for the summit: improving critical mineral supply chains, using AI for sustainable development, preventing wildfires and natural disasters, reforming development funding and debt, and advancing gender equality through economic growth.”
#Canada
#G20
#Canada
#G20
Carney in South Africa as concerns grow over U.S. boycott of G20
G20 leaders will meet on Saturday and Sunday in Johannesburg, the first summit of its kind on the African continent. U.S. President Donald Trump is not sending any senior officials
www.torontotoday.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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"At the very least, you need to stop handing over your lunch money every time he asks while apologising that you didn’t have more on you."
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
Carney Promised Defiance. All We’re Getting Is Deference | The Walrus
How far are we willing to go to preserve our relationship with the US?
thewalrus.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"At the very least, you need to stop handing over your lunch money every time he asks while apologising that you didn’t have more on you."
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
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Rep. Jason Crow - #cdnpoli
Trump called for my arrest, prosecution, and execution.
Almost immediately, the threats exploded—against me and my office.
All Americans must condemn this political violence.
Listen to some of the actual threats we’ve received: 👇
Trump called for my arrest, prosecution, and execution.
Almost immediately, the threats exploded—against me and my office.
All Americans must condemn this political violence.
Listen to some of the actual threats we’ve received: 👇
November 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Rep. Jason Crow - #cdnpoli
Trump called for my arrest, prosecution, and execution.
Almost immediately, the threats exploded—against me and my office.
All Americans must condemn this political violence.
Listen to some of the actual threats we’ve received: 👇
Trump called for my arrest, prosecution, and execution.
Almost immediately, the threats exploded—against me and my office.
All Americans must condemn this political violence.
Listen to some of the actual threats we’ve received: 👇
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Smith and Moe are out of line. #nevervoteconservative #cdnpoli
Green Party of Canada 🇨🇦 -
Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters. #cdnpoli
Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters. #cdnpoli
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Smith and Moe are out of line. #nevervoteconservative #cdnpoli
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"Trump’s 28-point plan plan calls on Kyiv to cede territory, accept limits on the the size of its military, and renounce ambitions to join NATO — all long-standing Kremlin demands."
Canada stands with Ukraine against Russia and Putin's PIGmented proxy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada stands with Ukraine against Russia and Putin's PIGmented proxy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Carney meets with world leaders as Ukraine faces 'intense' pressure to accept Trump's plan to end war | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney is sitting down with the leaders of the U.K., Germany and the president of the European Council on the sidelines of the G20 to talk about Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zele...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"Trump’s 28-point plan plan calls on Kyiv to cede territory, accept limits on the the size of its military, and renounce ambitions to join NATO — all long-standing Kremlin demands."
Canada stands with Ukraine against Russia and Putin's PIGmented proxy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada stands with Ukraine against Russia and Putin's PIGmented proxy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College, Oxford sets a new standard in sustainable design! This 479m² limestone-fronted extension is a Certified #PassiveHouse Classic, designed to house rare manuscripts. 🏛️
📸 ©Hufton + Crow
https://www.dezeen.com/2025/11/18/wright-wright-the-spencer-building/
📸 ©Hufton + Crow
https://www.dezeen.com/2025/11/18/wright-wright-the-spencer-building/
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College, Oxford sets a new standard in sustainable design! This 479m² limestone-fronted extension is a Certified #PassiveHouse Classic, designed to house rare manuscripts. 🏛️
📸 ©Hufton + Crow
https://www.dezeen.com/2025/11/18/wright-wright-the-spencer-building/
📸 ©Hufton + Crow
https://www.dezeen.com/2025/11/18/wright-wright-the-spencer-building/
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one of the interesting things that dattner's heather mckinstry noted the night before is that high rise buildings make it quite easy to hit passivhaus because they are so much more compact v. low and midrise buildings (and envelope u-value requirements aren't really much greater than code)
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
one of the interesting things that dattner's heather mckinstry noted the night before is that high rise buildings make it quite easy to hit passivhaus because they are so much more compact v. low and midrise buildings (and envelope u-value requirements aren't really much greater than code)