Premier Danielle Smith’s Chief of Staff, Proud Albertan, Dad, Stacey’s lesser half;)
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Thank God for our brave heroes of today and yesteryear that have kept our nation free and secured the rights and freedoms we all cherish. We love and honour you all.
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It takes a special kind of clown to claim that our new license plate - displaying the provincial motto and part of the Canadian anthem with the image of a beloved national park - is somehow a *checks notes* “separatist dog whistle”
And it takes an even more special kind of grifter who attempts to profit off propaganda designed to make Albertans feel ashamed of this great province, its history, and its unique character.
But here we are.
Congratulations Thomas. You are and always have been…special.
NEW. Some folks just hate the new licence plate and are doing something about it. Psst ... I like the plate. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… via @calgaryherald #ableg #abpoli #Alberta #cdnpoli
I’m just gonna leave these Nenshi quotes here for all you to digest and understand what type of guy he is.
“They know I was named the best mayor in the world.”
“When you say to the average person in this coffee shop: ‘Hey, that’s old Mayor Nenshi,’ they will say: ‘We miss you.’”
And my fave: “They (the UCP) are scared of me”
Yup, totally terrified…
NEW. Nenshi fires back! The interview. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… via @calgaryherald #ableg #Alberta #yyc
“When Calgarians have their three-minute shower under the water restrictions they should think of Naheed Nenshi, the former Calgary mayor and now the Alberta NDP leader.”
NEW. Nenshi and the water pipe. You be the judge. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… via @calgaryherald #ableg #yyc #Calgary #Alberta
Nenshi hid information from Calgary City council about the problems with Calgary’s water utility…and then underfunded infrastructure repairs in favour of his vanity projects (blue ring, Bowfort Towers, etc)
And now Calgarians get 3 minute showers and higher water bills.
Oh and it’s Grey Cup week - so that should go over well. Well done Mister Mayor!
Nenshi knew of key water main recommendations that didn't make it to council, says provincial report calgaryherald.com/news/calga…
Nenshi charging $500 a head to attend his coffee parties is hilarious…
Man of the people!
Safe to say war and tariffs (especially against your friend & largest trading partner) are extremely unpopular policies with the American public…as they should be.
1200 new Alberta jobs in Aerospace just outside of Calgary (Strathmore).
Absolutely fantastic news!
Varcoe: De Havilland to add 1,200 jobs, second production line for its new water bombers
"This is a game-changer for our company," says Neil Sweeney, vice-president of De Havilland Canada.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg #yyc #yeg
Nenshi’s gaslighting on this new boundary report will cost him whatever credibility he has left.
1. In the 2023 election, despite the UCP winning the popular vote by 9%, it only beat the NDP 49-38 in seats (11 seats).
2. Under the proposed boundaries just released, the same popular vote and distribution from 2023 would see the UCP seat share SHRINK FURTHER to 50-41 (9 seats).
How can any rational human being call the new map “UCP gerrymandering” when it is actually worse for the UCP? Absurd.
But Nenshi’s MO is to repeat lies and conspiracies over and over until those with limited critical thinking skills believe him…he grossly underestimates the intelligence of Albertans.
At the 2023 election, the UCP won 49 seats and the NDP won 38 seats.
Because election results are released per poll not just per riding, we can transpose those results to any hypothetical boundaries we want.
So… are the newly proposed boundaries fair?
Let’s dig in…
Had the 2023 election been fought on the boundaries proposed in spring, which added 2 new seats, the UCP would have got 48 seats and the NDP 41.
Yes, that’s right, both new seats AND an existing UCP seat would have gone NDP!
These new fall boundaries instead add 4 new seats and would result in the UCP winning 50 and the NDP winning 41.
So now 3 of the new seats go NDP and 1 goes UCP.
Do either of these scenarios sound like a gerrymander in the UCP’s favour to you?
With the referendum in the rear view mirror, it’s time to focus on affordability, public safety and the economy.
Today’s property tax reduction and freeze is just the start of much more to come.
Of course Nenshi and his gang will want to continue to talk tinfoil hat conspiracy theories and US-style election denialism
Guess we will see how Albertans react to those 2 competing visions.
Bell: Danielle Smith rolls out property tax break for Calgary and other Albertans calgaryherald.com/opinion/co…
Total garbage. @DonBraid is literally just regurgitating exactly what is NDP buddies are telling him. Would be nice if he represented both sides of an issue for once.
One of the most respected court of appeal justices in Alberta history is chairing the boundary committee. It’s a lie to say that it’s the UCP. The maps aren’t even available yet (though clearly leaked to the NDP by someone).
In addition, Judge Miller and half the NDP caucus complained that there should be 2 additional seats added to account for population growth. So that was done and left to the independent judge-led committee to figure out how to do it. I assume they have done so.
Further, last election the NDP lost the popular vote by almost 10 percent and still almost ended up winning the most seats. So obviously they don’t want any change whatsoever that could level the playing field.
How do you explain that Don? Did the NDP gerrymander the map last go around under Notley? Was the 2023 election undemocratic too?
The UCP isn’t making that claim because it’s disrespectful of the people - including the judge - who did the hard work of determining those past boundaries.
Your bias is so clear Don. It’s disturbing.
And here is the first NDP MLA opposing the UCP’s “End DEI in the public sector” law.
He wants folks to be given preference based on their physical characteristics…brutal
I was hired, and earned promotions as public servant under both conservative and progressive provincial governments.
I worked alongside diverse, incredibly talented public servants whom I have huge respect for. I also hired,
managed, and promoted public servants.
Our public institutions run on meritocracy. People are in their roles through merit and competency.
Assuming otherwise is an insult to those who have served and retired and those who are doing incredible work.
The days of DEI are done…in Alberta at least
Politicians across the country would be wise to follow our lead.
The best person for the job should get the job. Period.
Today we tabled legislation that would ensure hiring and promotion decisions in the public sector are based on merit, not DEI policies. Mandatory workplace training will be relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the employee, instead of mandatory DEI sessions.
Every Albertan deserves a fair shot, and fairness means everyone competes on the same terms.
Hug your lefty BC friends or family members tight this dark night.
Thoughts and prayers to all of those suffering...
Huh? Albertans want the UCP to focus on seeking more provincial autonomy over immigration.
Seems like good sense by Albertans yet again. They have given their marching orders on what they want the priority to be for more autonomy.
Referendum shoots holes in UCP drive for more autonomy. Column.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg #abpoli #canpoli #yyc #yeg #abreferendum
With rail capacity to Prince Rupert significantly expanding and the oil discount to the U.S. at historic highs, it’s time to drop the tanker ban and get more oil rolling west immediately while we complete construction of the Pacific Link pipeline.
Alberta supports Conservative MP David McKenzie’s Bill C-264 to repeal the federal Oil Tanker Moratorium Act and remove barriers preventing our responsibly produced energy from reaching global markets. Repealing the ban would open the door to crude-by-rail exports through Prince Rupert, giving Alberta another route to reach customers around the world.
Our oil to the United States is selling at a significant discount at a disadvantage to the entire country. The only effective way to close that gap is to increase exports off our western coast and get more customers competing for our energy. For decades, limited access to tidewater has left Alberta heavily dependent on a single customer, putting our oil at a competitive disadvantage and reducing the value of our resources.
The Trans Mountain Expansion has helped open new markets, particularly in Asia, but we need more pipelines and more access to tidewater. Pacific Link will help increase our export capacity, but we also need to remove the federal tanker ban to unlock opportunities through Prince Rupert. Global demand for energy continues to grow, and Alberta has the resources to help meet it.
Alberta holds the fourth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, and developing those resources benefits all Canadians. They help fund hospitals, schools, critical infrastructure and social programs across the country, while creating long-term economic opportunities for Indigenous communities through investment and co-ownership in major projects.
Canada cannot become a global energy superpower while federal policies continue to stand in the way of getting our energy to the world. Repealing the tanker ban is an important step toward securing better prices for our resources and building a stronger, more prosperous Canada.
What a run for Alberta (wondering if Premier Smith had anything to do with it?)
- Trudeau, Guilbeault, Eby gone
- Conservative BC government
- Liberals adopt conservative energy superpower agenda
- New west coast oil pipeline designated in national interest
- TMX full and expanding
- Keystone XL/ Southbow Bridger moving forward
- LNG Canada Phase 2 FID’d
- Natural gas gigascale data centres FID’d
- Emissions cap scrapped, IAA removed from almost all O&G projects
- 100% immediate and permanent expensing for capital investments
And there is more to come in the weeks ahead ;) Stay tuned and watch Alberta’s economy go supernova.
Leadership matters. We have it.
Imagine going back to October 2024 and telling Canadian oil & gas execs:
- Trudeau, Guilbeault Eby gone
- Strait of Hormuz war, WTI > $100
- Liberals adopted energy superpower agenda
- New west coast oil pipeline designated in national interest
- TMX full
- Keystone XL/ Southbow Bridger moving forward
- Conservative BC government
- LNG Canada Phase 2 FID’d
- Natural gas gigascale data centres FID’d
- Emissions cap scrapped, IAA removed from almost all O&G projects
- 100% immediate and permanent expensing for capital investments
British Columbians have overwhelmingly voted for a new direction on resource development, drugs, and property rights (rejecting DRIPA).
The days of an anti-Alberta, anti-resource development, obstructionist NDP government to our West is over.
Way to go Premier-elect Doerksen! Canada and BC are both stronger after tonight.
Kevin @kpac_15, it takes actual time and manpower to properly draft complicated and vital legislation like this. There is literally no way to receive a mandate a week before session and have legislation introduced a couple of weeks later.
That doesn’t mean it isn’t being worked on hard. Patience is a virtue friend. The job will get done.
This is just ridiculous. @ABDanielleSmith could have introduced bills to reform immigration rules within Alberta.
I’ve defended her position during the referendum to block the NDP from gaining power.
But this honesty is a kick in the teeth. @Alberta_UCP