Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean
@mitchellab.bsky.social
Informed opinion columnist. Acerbic UofC Alum, Schrodinger’s politics, “bi-conceptual”; may piss everyone off at some point. WomenOfABpoli on Substack. Biased against false statements & equivalencies. Canadian-Albertan political commentator.
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Albertans OVERWHELMINGLY want oil companies to clean up their own messes. Seriously: is there any other issue that 9 out of every 10 Albertans agree on? Watch the interview to find out more. #abpoli #ableg @nagwanyyc.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=WX07GxtEnoo
Albertans Want Oil Companies to Pay Taxes, Clean Up Costs - new poll
YouTube video by Energi Media
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November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Albertans OVERWHELMINGLY want oil companies to clean up their own messes. Seriously: is there any other issue that 9 out of every 10 Albertans agree on? Watch the interview to find out more. #abpoli #ableg @nagwanyyc.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=WX07GxtEnoo
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I do think about this headline a lot, about the vast ambition of Team Danielle
It's not quite a year but Jason Markusoff's interview still stands as the most comprehensive template of the UCP's plans for Alberta.
"The premier said that too often, governments hide behind agencies and wipe their hands of policymaking and execution. She wants more of a hand in matters."
Timely.
"The premier said that too often, governments hide behind agencies and wipe their hands of policymaking and execution. She wants more of a hand in matters."
Timely.
When you look at the totality of all the Alberta institutions and programs Danielle Smith has begun to reinvent or reshape… it’s a lot. And a lot of risk.
By me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I do think about this headline a lot, about the vast ambition of Team Danielle
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I think they are misrepresenting Denmark's two tiered system. People can pay copay for choice of specialist and to self refer, that specialist can only make the same amount as regular service. It's not more lucrative for physicians and so does not take away from physician pool.
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I think they are misrepresenting Denmark's two tiered system. People can pay copay for choice of specialist and to self refer, that specialist can only make the same amount as regular service. It's not more lucrative for physicians and so does not take away from physician pool.
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QUOTE: "[Wylie] said AHS and the government claimed legal and cabinet privilege over many documents, in some instances without clear reasoning.
Wylie also said some records his office requested were destroyed, including notebooks kept by a former chief executive officer of AHS fired in 2024."
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Wylie also said some records his office requested were destroyed, including notebooks kept by a former chief executive officer of AHS fired in 2024."
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November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
QUOTE: "[Wylie] said AHS and the government claimed legal and cabinet privilege over many documents, in some instances without clear reasoning.
Wylie also said some records his office requested were destroyed, including notebooks kept by a former chief executive officer of AHS fired in 2024."
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Wylie also said some records his office requested were destroyed, including notebooks kept by a former chief executive officer of AHS fired in 2024."
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QUOTE: "Wylie said his investigation was somewhat hindered because some documents he requested were withheld or heavily redacted, including 1,200 that were completely redacted."
This is egregious. 1/
QUOTE: "Wylie said his investigation was somewhat hindered because some documents he requested were withheld or heavily redacted, including 1,200 that were completely redacted."
This is egregious. 1/
Alberta's auditor general says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
EDMONTON - Alberta's auditor general estimates the government's failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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QUOTE: "Wylie said his investigation was somewhat hindered because some documents he requested were withheld or heavily redacted, including 1,200 that were completely redacted."
This is egregious. 1/
QUOTE: "Wylie said his investigation was somewhat hindered because some documents he requested were withheld or heavily redacted, including 1,200 that were completely redacted."
This is egregious. 1/
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Live in Red Deer? Recall Red Deer needs canvassers! Join our supportive team. I know it can be intimidating in this UCP stronghold, but you won't be alone! Think you can get 10 signatures? Sign up!
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Recall Red Deer
Taking Back Our City.
Restoring Accountability.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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She’s really nailing the FOX auditions though.
Berta.
Back to being an international embarrassment.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Back to being an international embarrassment.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Alberta Pushes Through Trans Policies Described as Most Restrictive in Canada
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November 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
She’s really nailing the FOX auditions though.
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Alberta: Please speak up against Bill 9 and the Notwithstanding Clause while the legislation is being debated in the Legislature.
Here's two initiatives that send messages to elected officials & will keep you informed of next steps:
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
#ableg #abpoli #CanPoli
Here's two initiatives that send messages to elected officials & will keep you informed of next steps:
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
#ableg #abpoli #CanPoli
URGENT: Stop Alberta's Government From Overriding Charter Rights of Trans Youth
Healthcare is a right, protected by evidence, compassion, and core Canadian values.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Alberta: Please speak up against Bill 9 and the Notwithstanding Clause while the legislation is being debated in the Legislature.
Here's two initiatives that send messages to elected officials & will keep you informed of next steps:
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
#ableg #abpoli #CanPoli
Here's two initiatives that send messages to elected officials & will keep you informed of next steps:
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
#ableg #abpoli #CanPoli
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🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ Huge crowds are out tonight at McDougall Centre in Calgary to rally against anti-trans Bill 9 and the Notwithstanding Clause.
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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savethecharter.ca
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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November 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ Huge crowds are out tonight at McDougall Centre in Calgary to rally against anti-trans Bill 9 and the Notwithstanding Clause.
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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savethecharter.ca
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The Auditor General confirms it: the UCP wasted $125M on their DynaLife privatization experiment, delivered worse outcomes for patients, and then tried to cover it up. Wait times grew, errors increased, and Albertans paid the price.
Albertans need action now. #ableg #abhealth #abpoli
Albertans need action now. #ableg #abhealth #abpoli
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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At least the NDP didnt take rights away from Albertans on a daily basis
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
At least the NDP didnt take rights away from Albertans on a daily basis
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And here we go, attacking women’s reproductive healthcare. The fact that these ignorant arses think a woman in their 5 to 9 month of pregnancy would sashay into the dr’s office demanding termination are fecking delusional. It’s the worst experience of a woman/couple’s life and I’m so furious.
Last day of #ableg Question Period this week. Also, Bill 9 will continue to be "debated" later.
And MLA from Red Deer South MLA Jason Stephan is talking about a referendum on "late-term" abortion as part of govt that now considers the NWC to be the best way to get the laws passed. Awesome.
#abpoli
And MLA from Red Deer South MLA Jason Stephan is talking about a referendum on "late-term" abortion as part of govt that now considers the NWC to be the best way to get the laws passed. Awesome.
#abpoli
a cartoon character is covering his eyes with his hands .
ALT: a cartoon character is covering his eyes with his hands .
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
And here we go, attacking women’s reproductive healthcare. The fact that these ignorant arses think a woman in their 5 to 9 month of pregnancy would sashay into the dr’s office demanding termination are fecking delusional. It’s the worst experience of a woman/couple’s life and I’m so furious.
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Stephan, hard at work
Last day of #ableg Question Period this week. Also, Bill 9 will continue to be "debated" later.
And MLA from Red Deer South MLA Jason Stephan is talking about a referendum on "late-term" abortion as part of govt that now considers the NWC to be the best way to get the laws passed. Awesome.
#abpoli
And MLA from Red Deer South MLA Jason Stephan is talking about a referendum on "late-term" abortion as part of govt that now considers the NWC to be the best way to get the laws passed. Awesome.
#abpoli
a cartoon character is covering his eyes with his hands .
ALT: a cartoon character is covering his eyes with his hands .
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Stephan, hard at work
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Dreeshen is so MAGA. NDP is his Biden.
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Dreeshen is so MAGA. NDP is his Biden.
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Gawd. Lots of "when the NDP were in government" today. Flailing. Stupidity.
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Gawd. Lots of "when the NDP were in government" today. Flailing. Stupidity.
Last day of #ableg Question Period this week. Also, Bill 9 will continue to be "debated" later.
And MLA from Red Deer South MLA Jason Stephan is talking about a referendum on "late-term" abortion as part of govt that now considers the NWC to be the best way to get the laws passed. Awesome.
#abpoli
And MLA from Red Deer South MLA Jason Stephan is talking about a referendum on "late-term" abortion as part of govt that now considers the NWC to be the best way to get the laws passed. Awesome.
#abpoli
a cartoon character is covering his eyes with his hands .
ALT: a cartoon character is covering his eyes with his hands .
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November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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A rally against Bill 9 and the use of the Notwithstanding Clause by the Alberta government is being organized by Queer Citizens United in Calgary.
Tomorrow - Thursday, November 20
5 - 7 PM
McDougall Center (455 6 St SW, Calgary)
www.instagram.com/p/DRNqzbTEhDI/
Tomorrow - Thursday, November 20
5 - 7 PM
McDougall Center (455 6 St SW, Calgary)
www.instagram.com/p/DRNqzbTEhDI/
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A rally against Bill 9 and the use of the Notwithstanding Clause by the Alberta government is being organized by Queer Citizens United in Calgary.
Tomorrow - Thursday, November 20
5 - 7 PM
McDougall Center (455 6 St SW, Calgary)
www.instagram.com/p/DRNqzbTEhDI/
Tomorrow - Thursday, November 20
5 - 7 PM
McDougall Center (455 6 St SW, Calgary)
www.instagram.com/p/DRNqzbTEhDI/
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Calgary: Rally today against Bill 9.
A rally against Bill 9 and the use of the Notwithstanding Clause by the Alberta government is being organized by Queer Citizens United in Calgary.
Tomorrow - Thursday, November 20
5 - 7 PM
McDougall Center (455 6 St SW, Calgary)
www.instagram.com/p/DRNqzbTEhDI/
Tomorrow - Thursday, November 20
5 - 7 PM
McDougall Center (455 6 St SW, Calgary)
www.instagram.com/p/DRNqzbTEhDI/
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Calgary: Rally today against Bill 9.
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A quote from former Alberta premier Ralph Klein I hadn't come across before (in a column @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social wrote in 2024).
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November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A quote from former Alberta premier Ralph Klein I hadn't come across before (in a column @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social wrote in 2024).
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This post from last year reminded me why the UCP was going after Alberta children this week, but mostly, it reminded me why they won’t be moved; it’s payback.
#ableg #abpoli
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#ableg #abpoli
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Danielle Smith delivers primer on denying transgender care
One sentence is all it took to start changing Danielle Smith's anti-transgender narrative.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This post from last year reminded me why the UCP was going after Alberta children this week, but mostly, it reminded me why they won’t be moved; it’s payback.
#ableg #abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...
#ableg #abpoli
open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...
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The UCP could have ended the teachers' strike using s1. Other govts have.
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The UCP could have ended the teachers' strike using s1. Other govts have.
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Great points about being open societies that are choosing friends wisely. 🎉
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Great points about being open societies that are choosing friends wisely. 🎉
How to express your anger to your elected official. No lie, I stole some of this.
#ableg #abpoli
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#ableg #abpoli
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How to Swear at your Representative
YouTube video by The Strategists
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November 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
How to express your anger to your elected official. No lie, I stole some of this.
#ableg #abpoli
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#ableg #abpoli
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Excellent discussion on the notwithstanding clause, representative democracy, and recall petitions. Enjoy.
#ableg #abpoli #alberta
#ableg #abpoli #alberta
I sat down with Rob Breakenridge to talk about the state of (direct) democracy in Alberta. Recalls, petitions, referenda, and hyperpartisanship.
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Podcast: UCP’s recall plans come back to bite them
A number of government MLAs are now being targeted with voter recall campaigns.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM