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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Make Alberta America again? The fantastic Globe crew unearths even deeper ties between Alberta separatists and Republican officials, including a pledge to give the U.S. some of our resources in exchange for backing sovereignty www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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The elephant in the room

Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"We ask you to consider particularly how the proposals may affect children, people living in poverty, the sick, and those who are isolated." The Catholic Bishops of Alberta have some thoughts on the upcoming immigration referendum questions. caedm.ca/catholic-bis...

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Catholic Bishops of Alberta Pastoral Letter on the Alberta Referendum – The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton – CAEDM

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Did you know that Scott Moe is a communist? That was one reason I read as to why Saskatchewan raised its minimum wage again while Alberta stood pat. More with labour expert Jason Foster on why Alberta has the lowest rate in Canada and falls further behind. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

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Minimum wage will rise in these five provinces, but not Alberta

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · October 1 · 9m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Pacific Link pipeline has now been deemed a project of national interest- now what? Will shovels actually hit the ground next September? Will there be supply to fill it? How much will it cost taxpayers? More on my chat with Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

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Mark Carney fast-tracks massive Pacific Link oil pipeline

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · October 1 · 10m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

“Those numbers aren’t realistic.” @markhamhislop.bsky.social says the Pacific Link pipeline won’t deliver the billions in economic benefits pledged by PM Carney. He says Asian oil demand will decline as China rapidly electrifies its transportation sector. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"The approach I've seen the govt of Canada take is one where they genuinely want to identify problems and genuinely solve them and that's going to demonstrate Canada can work." Premier Smith says about 22% of Albertans intend to vote Option 2 in the upcoming referendum and that's too high for her.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Today's announcement shows Canada's working." PM Carney asked what his message is the Alberta separatists. He lays out how the pipeline project is a reality due to partnerships elsewhere in the country, and that's it's a demonstration of the power of Canada.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"We all recognize the challenge that can come when you do end up with a large infux of individuals and you're not prepared to deal with the infrastructure issues to support it" Premier Smith says they'll build up social services and infrastructure with expected population growth from pipeline news

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"I wouldn't use the term boom, I'd say sustained growth." PM Carney asked if the pipeline would kick off another boon in Fort Mac, adding that lessons have been learned from the past and that technological innovation also will help.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"This is the best major economy in the world to invest, and I'm sure those companies and companies across the country will take that into account as they build Canada strong." PM Carney asked if the pipeline will prompt oilsands companies to invest into greenfield expansions to fill pipeline.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A hearty round of applause as PM Mark Carney officially lists the west coast pipeline known as Pacific Link as a project of national interest.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BREAKING: A proposed West coast pipeline- now known as Pacific Link- officialy listed as a project of national interest under the Build Canada Act.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For too long, residential school history wasn't part of the curriculum. Now, as we grapple with the realities, denialists are pushing back, trying to muddy up the truth. Here are tips on how teachers and others can have meaningful talks in the face of denialism podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...

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How teachers can respond to residential school denialism in the classroom

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 29 · 11m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's hard not to be cynical towards politics. That's something Jody Wilson-Raybould knows better than most. But she sees a path towards fostering hope through her Indigenous heritage, which she explains in her new book, The Inbetween Leader. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The next generation of leaders must be ‘in-betweeners’

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 29 · 12m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“Really unjust, really unfair.”—Kristi Hall-Busque accuses the UCP gov’t of moving more people to ADAP to save money. She says her son Ben was moved from AISH to ADAP despite being unable to work. She believes his decision was reversed only after "media pressure" podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There's no one I trust with a calculator more than Trevor Tombe. And if the U of C economist says separation is going to cost us lost wages *and* higher taxes, then I believe him. More on a bleak outlook for what separation means for the average Albertan. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

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Calgary Chamber warns of economic fallout of Alberta split

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 29 · 9m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hello, 568! 368/403/587/780/825 are about to get a new friend. Alberta will be getting a new area code in June 2028 to address growth. crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/...

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Telecom Decision CRTC 2026-252 | CRTC

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The most absolutely fucked but on brand story for the United States, as migrant children as young as 2 appear in court to appeal potential deportation, with the judge telling one child to take their situation seriously www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...

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Priscilla Alvarez (@priscialva) on X

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Is Alberta's passenger rail plan a want or a need? Chatted with Justin Simulak with Rail for Alberta, who argues it's long overdue and would be better served with public funding. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

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Alberta announces next steps for passenger rail

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 28 · 10m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

10%. That's how likely @maxfawcett.bsky.social believes a west coast pipeline is to come to fruition despite it soon to be named a major project of national interest. He says Mark Carney has removed excuses for oil companies to invest - but that they won't bite. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

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Carney, Smith and the oil companies all have their own plans — but they can’t all be right

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 28 · 13m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“She is not that popular in Alberta anymore.” Chatted with Poli Sci prof Keith Brownsey about whether other provinces would support Danielle Smith's constitutional referendum asks He argues most wouldn't and that the questions are about breaking up confederation podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

NEW: Alberta govt announces plan to launch an RFP for a private proponent to build a Calgary-Red Deer- Edmonton high speed rail project- with a winner selected by next spring. The rail project will also be referred to the federal Major Projects Office.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As Canada's population growth slows, who will deliver on govt's ambitious building plans? Chatted with immigration lawyer Rick Lamanna who says that slowing down the influx of newcomers is fine in the short term but could seriously hamper major projects long-term podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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Trump says Canada is ‘destroying itself,’ but is it actually?

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 23 · 9m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"The Senate will never be abolished." Chatted with @naheednenshi.bsky.social about his summer campaign to get a million-plus people out to vote for Canada He also calls the other 9 questions an "evil plot" & a waste of time on things that won't happen dcs-spotify.megaphone.fm/CORU67376582...

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Is the UCP doing enough to address Alberta's growing infrastructure deficit? Chatted with AB muni president Dylan Bressey, who says the province is falling well short on this file. He adds the UCP also needs to stop tinkering with the Municipal Government Act. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

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ABmunis Convention and Trade Show Wraps up

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 25 · 8m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“(Two employees) lost their lives to COVID-19 and, ultimately, to Alberta’s catastrophic failure to place worker safety above industry interests.” Alberta’s response to COVID-19 outbreak at Cargill plant was ‘catastrophic failure,’ report says www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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Alberta’s response to COVID-19 outbreak at Cargill plant was ‘catastrophic failure,’ report says

More than 950 workers at High River plant were infected in 2020, leaving two workers dead and spreading to the community

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The single greatest argument for comprehensive AI guardrails.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“This is exactly our lane.” Richard Ireland says it’s his role as mayor to represent Jasper residents who support remaining in Canada. He says Jasper is proudly Canadian & the federal gov’t has played a significant role in the town’s recovery. LISTEN: t.co/rhpFao6jlV

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Foreign Influence Commissioner Anton Boegman said his office has “proactively communicated” with both individuals and organizations that may be working with foreign governments to influence Albertans’ votes ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum. globalnews.ca/news/1206987...

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Foreign influence watchdog ‘aware of concerns’ about Alberta referendum | Globalnews.ca

Canadians acting on behalf of foreign nations to influence Alberta referendum question must register with new foreign influence commissioner or face penalties.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I did not have 'Danielle Smith appears on America's Got Talent' on my bingo card and yet here we are. (Also, Edmonton's Acro Canine Crew is probably the best dog act in the shows history, bar none, let's bring the title home to Alberta)

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NEW: Alberta will suspend the full 13-cent provincial gas tax on October 1st. This, as the average price of WTI during the review period was $90.54, requiring the tax to be removed per legislation.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“Every time I see the premier on TV, I turn off the volume.” @lukaszukab.bsky.social says Premier Smith’s words on separation don’t match her actions. He calls the referendum questions misleading and confusing and says he’ll campaign for Option A on Question 10 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/f...

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Premier Smith asked about more voices calling for a leadership review within the UCP. She says she'll address that question October 20th after the vote, doesn't want to prejudge the outcome, but will keep working to show Canada works Points out that she had 91% in her last leadership review.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"No, that's not true." Premier Danielle Smith appears to be saying UCP party president Rob Smith lied about a conversation between the two. She says she never told him that the government's referendum campaign would take a mostly neutral position on separation.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"All of the ads explicitly say that we're talking about having Alberta remain strong within Canada, explicitly." Premier Danielle Smith says the province's $4M referendum campaign is explicitly about making the case for Alberta remaining in Canada.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In an FB post, UCP party president Rob Smith writes "Premier (Smith) IS NOT spending $4 million on promoting “a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada”!!! He adds she told him any language on the separation question would be neutral and not as persuasive as Smith's other 9 questions.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“Danielle Smith lost in Calgary because she wasn't conservative at all.” Former UCP MLA Drew Barnes says his new federal party, Alberta Now, won’t split the conservative vote. He believes sending a CPC MP to Ottawa is no different than sending a Liberal. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Have you talked to a separatist? And not over a computer screen? @timquerengesser.bsky.social and @daniparadis.bsky.social spent months at church meetings and bbqs to chat to get a better sense of the movement. More on their new podcast Separation Anxiety. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/n...

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New podcast examines what Alberta’s separatist movement could mean for Canada

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 17 · 10m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Updates from Elections Alberta on referendum: -Almost 520,000 special ballot applications to date -72% have been approved and sent for production and mailing. -Over 330,000 have been mailed out to electors. -Over 24,000 completed special ballot packages have been returned and approved

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“They’ve forgotten that they work for us.” Corb Lund is calling for a coal moratorium, saying Premier Smith should act because she’s “our employee.” He believes his petition wasn’t handled properly, blaming the chaos on gov’t underfunding of Elections Alberta. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Elections Alberta says over 500K mail-in referendum ballots requested so far. For context, that would represent 29% of the total votes cast in the 2023 provincial election. ca.news.yahoo.com/elections-al...

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Elections Alberta says over 500K mail-in referendum ballots requested so far

EDMONTON — Elections Alberta says it has now seen more than 500,000 requests for mail-in ballots for the Oct. 19 referendum.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Albertans rejected year-round DST in a referendum in 2021. A majority of key stakeholders conveyed their dislike of it to the province. And yet it's happening anyway. Chatted with circadian rhythm expert Mike Antle on why he hopes the UCP will change their mind podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

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Alberta government confident in move to permanent daylight time despite lack of consensus

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · September 16 · 10m

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“Chaotic separation would be significantly costly” Report Lead Author Martha Hall Findlay says total cost of Alberta separattion could be close to $400B. She adds while even a smooth separation would be challenging, a chaotic scenario could be “devastating” podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...

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