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BREAKING: Peter Guthrie has been expelled from the UCP Caucus for speaking out about government corruption. That makes two! The cracks are getting bigger and Danielle Smith is frantically scrambling. Keep the pressure on, friends. Demand your UCP MLA stand up too. A better Alberta is possible.

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Six years ago today, you put your faith in me and elected me MLA for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood. Being in this role remains the honour of a lifetime, and I won’t ever take it for granted. I believe more than ever that better is possible. Let’s achieve better, together. Much love, friends. 🧡🧡🧡

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Danielle Smith’s house of cards is crumbling around her… 🃏 Today I asked THREE separate UCP cabinet ministers if they would stand up and support our call for a full public inquiry into the shady CorruptCare scandal. Not one would. If they’ve got nothing to hide, why wouldn’t they say yes? 🤔

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Interesting how the Minister of Justice is answering on behalf of everyone in the #ableg in OQP today, while at the same time indicating that there is no gag order on anyone. Why aren’t people speaking for themselves? #abpoli @kathleenganley.bsky.social @janisirwin.bsky.social

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“If we have nothing to hide, we should take that path” That’s UCP MLA Peter Guthrie who just voted with us in calling for a full public inquiry into the CorruptCare scandal. MLA Scott Sinclair also stood up. This is huge. Now, which other UCP MLAs will have a backbone and do the right thing?

submitted 2 days ago • 11 comments

Former UCP MLA’s Pete Guthrie & Scott Sinclair both voted for a public inquiry. The rest of the UCP? Cowards hiding behind party lines. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

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UCP MLA Peter Guthrie - aka: former cabinet minister, until he resigned in Feb - just voted with the NDP, calling for a public inquiry into the Alberta Health Services/Alberta Health contract/ procurement allegations

submitted 2 days ago • 12 comments

WOW! Former UCP Minister who Danielle Smith barred from caucus for calling out the procurement issues in the "Corrupt Care" scandal doubled down today! He tabled two recent news articles and AGAIN demanded transparency from the UCP on the scandal. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Join us this Saturday in Jasper for a free community film screening and talk back featuring MLGays @janisirwin.bsky.social and Brooks Arcand-Paul and me. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #Jasper #JasperPride

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This week we were so proud to host a number of folks from all over Alberta who are united in saying no to coal. This isn’t a partisan issue. This is about our water, our province, and our planet. This is a UCP government choosing profits over people. Keep speaking out, Alberta. ⛰️♥️

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

STORY: The United Conservative government’s Bill 39 is politicizing funding for legal groups, leading to $10 million in lost funding for low-income community law clinics and Indigenous legal services, a group of non-profits say. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

submitted 7 days ago • 4 comments

Grateful to all those who’ve spoken out against the UCP’s plans to ravage the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains for coal mining. The UCP aren’t listening to Albertans. They’re listening to coal billionaires. Stay loud, Alberta. For us and for future generations. 🧡⛰️ 📢

submitted 6 days ago • 8 comments

The UCP's $22M cut to Legal Aid could threaten 65 organizations and prevent thousands of people from accessing justice. Alberta’s New Democrats joined legal experts and advocates to expose the real cost of the UCP’s reckless budget. 📺 WATCH: youtube.com/live/PtUHADJ...

submitted 7 days ago • 6 comments

Alberta renters are struggling, left with very few tenant protections. This is a government that’s willing to give more money to their own MLAs to cover skyrocketing rents, but not to Albertans struggling with the cost of living. Make it make sense! Let’s get loud, Alberta. 📢

submitted 8 days ago • 12 comments

Please do not forget that it’s been just a few days since Premier Smith celebrated tariffs as a “big win”. Parts of Canada feeling the devastating effects of automotive, aluminum, and steel tariffs? Not a win. Stock market crashing? Not a win. It’s time to get on Team Canada, Premier.

submitted 10 days ago • 21 comments

200% rent increases 🤯 Tenants at an Edmonton apartment will pay $1,800 more a month. Alberta has some of the weakest tenant protections and no caps on rent increases. The UCP refuse to act. Except when it comes to increasing their own housing allowances. edmontonjournal.com/news/tenants...

submitted 13 days ago • 29 comments

88 and she’s just so great! 💖 Happiest birthday to the best neighbour in the world, the legendary Margaret Mooney! This year, as a very proud Canadian, she’s in a fighting mood! 🇨🇦 You know what to do, please share your birthday wishes in the comments! 🥳🎂🫶

submitted 14 days ago • 55 comments

UCP does not represent the best interests of the people of Alberta. It represents lining its own pockets by way of actively harming those among us with the least agency: children.

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Another day, another cruel cut for children in Alberta. The UCP have just cut the Child and Youth Support Program, essential supports for some of the most vulnerable kids. They even acknowledge that this news “may be difficult to hear”. Unconscionable, that’s what it is.

submitted 15 days ago • 26 comments

Should’ve never happened in the first place, but shoutout to Calgary mom Amanda Moppett-Beatch and to all those who spoke out.

submitted 16 days ago • 10 comments

Looking this good is no joke 💅 Happy April from me and Basil! 💐

submitted 16 days ago • 4 comments

This hurts the heart. No more snacks for kids with cancer in hospitals. This saves the UCP government very little, but costs more than they’ll ever realize. So unnecessary. Cruel. I’m urging Premier Smith and Minister LaGrange to do the right thing here. Reverse this decision.

submitted 17 days ago • 17 comments

Today, on the Trans Day of Visibility, and every day, our message is clear: trans rights are human rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ And if you can’t be visible, if the hate feels too heavy some days, know that we see you and we love you. 🩵💗🤍

submitted 17 days ago • 9 comments

Michael Bublé is hosting @thejunoawards.bsky.social and he was clearly inspired by my 2023 Junos look. I mean, even our shoes match 😌 There’s never been a better time to support Canadian talent! Tune into the Junos tonight on our public broadcaster CBC or @cbcgem.bsky.social 🇨🇦

submitted 18 days ago • 4 comments

I am reflecting on the blessings that I have living as an Albertan and as a Canadian. We can all use this opportunity to rededicate ourselves to continual improvement as caretakers of this land. I hope you have a wonderful evening celebrating Eid-al-Fitr with your loved ones. Eid Mubarak!

submitted 18 days ago • 5 comments

Getting ready to do some door-knocking in the neighbourhood! I'm volunteering with my MP @blakedesjarlais.bsky.social and @janisirwin.bsky.social is going to be joining us! I'm looking forward to (and nervous about) talking with neighbours! #NDP #Yeg #cdnelxn

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

There is no distinction between being a proud Albertan and a strong Canadian. 🇨🇦 #ElbowsUp

submitted 20 days ago • 39 comments

In Alberta be a Janis, not a Dani girl. Go Janis!!🇨🇦🇨🇦

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😏🇨🇦❄️

submitted 21 days ago • 7 comments

Team Canada 🇨🇦

submitted 21 days ago • 8 comments

“Danielle Smith has millions for hockey billionaires and for oil and gas companies, and lots of cash for yet another one of her trips to Florida, but no money for critical supports. It's a shortsighted move that hurts families, our economy, and all of us.You deserve better. And better is possible.”

submitted 21 days ago • 1 comment

On April 1st, tens of thousands of Alberta families lose the childcare subsidy. Why? Because the UCP have cut it. I've heard from so many of you who are struggling to make ends meet. This cut has just made your lives a whole lot less affordable.

submitted 21 days ago • 8 comments

Thanks so much to the Stonewall Recovery Centre for the amazing work you do providing addiction treatment for the 2SLGBTQia+ community. @janisirwin.bsky.social, @lizettendp.bsky.social & MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul & I had a great time at your gala! #abpoli #addictionawareness

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

It is disgusting that the UCP is taking away the new $200 Canada DisabilityBenefit from low-income disabled Albertans on AISH. The UCP cruelty and corruption is sickening. #alberta #legislature

submitted 21 days ago • 4 comments

At times like this, the notion of 'Canada' is not something you put on and take off like a team jersey. It's something you feel in your heart and pumps in your blood. It's a country Alberta’s New Democrats believe is worth fighting for. 🇨🇦 youtube.com/shorts/-lq1g...

submitted 22 days ago • 12 comments

We did a thing 🇨🇦 We’re on Team Canada. Danielle Smith is on Team Trump. The choice has never been clearer. #ableg

submitted 22 days ago • 7 comments

Danielle Smith invited foreign influence into a Canadian election—then bragged about it on a right-wing podcast. Who is Alberta's Premier really working for? 🤔

submitted 22 days ago • 10 comments

Danielle Smith crossed the floor. Then she crossed the border. Now she's crossed the line. Time to go. Well said, @martychan.bsky.social.

submitted 22 days ago • 19 comments

Does Danielle Smith's behaviour amount to encouraging foreign interference in our elections? One prominent Conservative thinks so.

submitted 25 days ago • 39 comments