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A climate activist. An advocate for universal free electricity. (I have it, why can't you?) Saving the biosphere is a precedence-taking activity. Author, song writer, vagabond, microgenerator. A proud Canadian.
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Huge class action lawsuit if true. Worth digging into though. Trivial to write software to do that with modern EVs.

United Conservative Party expels MLA for asking for a probe into provincial government corruption #abpoli #yeg #yyc #yql www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The actual rules for inclusion in the election debate #Montreal #cdnpoli Participation rules, 2 of 3 required (i) Party is in HOC (ii) Party is polling at least 4% (iii) "28 days before the date of the general election, the party has endorsed candidates in at least 90% of federal ridings"

By every criterion, the Debate Commission is wrong. But the Debate Commission is also a complete shitshow. substack.com/app-link/pos... #elxn45 #GreenParty #Pedneault #Debates45

Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault called the "last minute decision" both "unfounded" and "undemocratic."

I apologize to @jpedneault.bsky.social, Green Party. He has gone public to point out the angle on the stories from media such as the CBC & CTV about why the party was kicked out of the debates was misleading. Pressure from other parties to ban them even tho' they qualified more correct #cdnpoli

"I haven't followed Canadian politics closely, but when a politician talks of limiting free press, activities at universities & defying the courts, it's the canary in a coal mine for autocracy" - Harvard University Professor when asked his opinion on Pierre Poilievre. #Canada #cdnpoli #elxn45

The Alberta Energy Regulator's Compliance dashboard (investigations tab) shows two investigations of future oilsands incidents that will occur later this year. This is hilarious carelessness in providing the public important information. (1/2)

"We could clearly hear from the field that local population, progressives, didn't want a Green candidate running there," Pedneault said of Con ridings where he dropped candidates. As a progressive stuck in Conservative riding I assure you I want a Green candidate @jpedneault.bsky.social

Water levels are low in Southern Alberta #yql www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Euro emerges as the new safe haven amid Trump tariff turmoil Anticipating European recovery amid US uncertainty, foreign investors shift capital from dollars into European stocks and bonds. 369713.seu2.cleverreach.com/c/105674873/...

Found the first wildflower of the year, down in the coulees. This one is call Moss Phlox (Phlox hoodii) Location: Lethbridge, AB Photo Taken: April 5, 2024 #yql #lethbridge #wildflowers #naturephotography

Here’s why a lawyer hired by the government can’t represent public employees in an auditor general investigation … albertapolitics.ca/2025/04/here...

Contract expired, Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe is out, seemingly unexpectedly. UCP also introduces obviously unconstitutional ‘Compassionate Intervention Act.’ albertapolitics.ca/2025/04/cont...

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health finally made a public statement this week telling people to get measles vaccinations in the midst of a provincial outbreak-the UCP just canned him. Not a coincidence & unknown who's leading now #abpoli #yyc #yeg #yql #abhealth www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

"Premier Danielle Smith’s government hasn’t listened. It doesn’t intend to conduct the land-use planning called for by the committee. Jean has also said he will consult industry — and only industry — as he tries to get his new policy in place this year." #Berta #FireTheUCP #CPAWS

Coming soon on CBC's White Coat, Black Art: an Alberta woman is waiting 13 months and counting for knee replacement surgery at a public hospital in Edmonton. She can barely walk. As more $ goes into private surgical clinics, the wait in the public system grows ever longer.

Area-rug bombing of civilians is the new normal for warfare in 2025. Like the carpet bombing of civilians, or the buzz bombs, in WWII, it's horrible #Russia #Ukraine #eupol www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...

The Alberta Gov't is in the process of passing legislation that undermines the independence of the Alberta Law Foundation & threatens the financial sustainability of Legal Aid Alberta. This article, from Jonny Wakefield, summarizes what's at stake: edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

If you want a liveable planet VOTE FOR IT! #auspol #AusVotes2025 Nothing else matters if our life support systems rage and collapse

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Trump calls for deporting U.S. citizens to El Salvador #uspoli www.reuters.com/world/americ...

The Canadian Association of University Teachers is warning its members to avoid non-essential travel to America. So.

TMX’s $3B/Year Oil & Gas Subsidy Lesson: Design Energy Corridor For Electrons, Not Oil #cdnpoli cleantechnica.com/2025/04/14/t...

The NDP needs more economic literacy #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/14/o...

B.C. health-care workers' CRA accounts hacked after 28,000 social insurance numbers stolen in data breach Imposters claimed bogus returns through H&R Block offices in Alberta www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Mental health therapy & housing must accompany harm reduction to succeed against addiction #cdnpoli #abhealth www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Smith's loyalty to average Albertans was on full display today when she was asked about rent controls... Her response? "Won't someone think of that landlords? They aren't charging any more than they need to!" Basically. Listen to the clip. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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

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...

New episode!! Never to miss an opportunity during a distraction, the UCP have cut funding & supports for disabled Albertans. We sat down for a panel discussion on these cuts & the defunding of disabled advocacy groups! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

US campaign entices Canada tourists: “Come visit America and also maybe El Salvador!”

Alberta Premier will force all employees contacted by the Auditor General regarding the #CorruptCare scandal to face vetting by her lawyer first. I recommend they bring their own lawyer to that meeting. #abpoli #yyc #yeg #yql www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Offshore wind in the Great Lakes? Still blocked. So we keep burning more polluting U.S. gas—as if there’s no other way. There is. Ontario can obtain 100% of its new electricity supply from renewables. Now is the time! www.cleanairalliance.org/great-lakes-... #onpoli #renewables #offshorewind

As mother of a 27 yo son: "An ICE kidnapper who grabbed him outside his house said, "He's not the one." The other said,"Take him anyway." Sent to a concentration camp in EI Salvador. Just 19 yo. Life in prison. How can anyone, who proclaims to be a US citizen, live with this outrage?

I never thought Canada would face the threat my homeland did. Georgia has been defending its sovereignty for a long time www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli

From the DM’s… The government of Alberta reportedly cancelled the “local procurement initiative” that was launched in response to the US tariffs. Team Canada indeed? #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli