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Jeffrey Coffman

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Passionate about local government, municipal governance, Chicago blues, and the Oxford comma. Слава Україні!

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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 2h
Alrighty … if you are voting for Option 1 (“remain”) and you are heading to the Banff /Canmore area, stay at Silvertip Resort. We need to support businesses who support a united Canada! #MoneyTalksMoneyWalks
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oldmikey.bsky.social @oldmikey.bsky.social · 2h
Excellent insights into how we receive news, and in particular news about separation. Well worth your team to read.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Danielle Smith’s referendum is an evil plot to keep the separatist fire burning. On referendum day: Vote Option 1 on Question 10. Vote NO on Questions 1–9. It’s the only way to save Canada.  To find referendum information and get involved with the campaign, visit savecanada.albertandp.ca.
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
For the past week, I've heard a lot of people say "provincial and municipal elections happening at the same time is confusing, especially since I don't fully understand what a city is in control of." So, I did a four minute explainer piece to try and help www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqlh...
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What municipalities can and can’t do in B.C.
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Has the UCP become the Undo Canada Party? Nothing “united” about them! #FFSAlberta
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What an incredibly novel approach: ‘treat immigrants as people, not pariahs.’ This is great reading for anybody voting in a referendum within the next 20 days. #FFSAlberta perspectivesjournal.ca/immigration-...
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Immigration Cannot Be a ‘Magic Number’ Question | Perspectives Journal
Immigration policy needs to be about building lives around family, professional aspirations, global connections, freedom from discrimination, social networks, and even finding love. It needs to inhere...
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Please read this and share it!
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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 30/09/2026
When Quebec first purported to unilaterally amend the Constitution of Canada, few seemed to care. I dove headlong into writing a scholarly treatment calling out the BS: digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/ohlj/vol60/i... Now QC politicians falsely claim the prov can abandon core institutions of gov't.
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Provincial Constitutions, the Amending Formula, and Unilateral Amendments to the Constitution of Canada: An Analysis of Quebec’s Bill 96
This article critically analyzes provincial authority to unilaterally amend the Constitution of Canada. Via an assessment of the purported amendments in Quebec’s Bill 96, which would recognize Quebece...
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sidewalkbobyyc.bsky.social @sidewalkbobyyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Submitting a Complaint - Elections Alberta share.google/C1XBS4ZYnCvO...
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Submitting a Complaint - Elections Alberta
Election legislation requires Elections Alberta to treat every complaint as confidential.  This means Elections Alberta is legislatively prohibited from commenting on complaints, allegations, or inves...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“It should not be controversial to say: it is not okay that 3,200 children died in their schools. Without their families. It is not okay to bury children at school. Regardless off how they died.” ### orlaghokelly.substack.com/p/reclaiming...
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Reclaiming Truth before Reconciliation
Truth means zero tolerance for Residential School Denialism
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Tim Querengesser @timquerengesser.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
On the fence on this one. The idealist in me wants everything to be transparent while the realist in me wants the machine to work better. One of the main failings of our last mayor was an inability to get councillors onside *outside* of public meetings. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Keith Gerein: Smith's riffs to Alberta municipal leaders go off the rails
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith mused to civic leaders that the Municipal Government Act is "kind of like our constitution with each other.”
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
propaganda /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/: dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies—to influence public opinion. This one falls on the "rumours, half-truths" and "lies" end of the propaganda spectrum. Our tax dollars paid for this. Think about that.
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Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm frustrated with the ad hominem attacks as the referendum/separation debate rages. Seppies are idiots; Federalists are stupid; traitors are everywhere! A few months back, we were neighbours. Now, for some mortal enemies. Doesn't matter who "wins" in 3 weeks - we're coming out of this damaged.
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ICYMI - Alberta's Deadly Betrayal of Meat Plant Workers During COVID via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
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Alberta’s Deadly Betrayal of Meat Plant Workers During COVID | The Tyee
A shocking report finds the UCP ignored evidence of high risk.
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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
edmontonjournal.com/... Excellent Op-Ed - All Albertans and Canadians should read it 👇 "When my time matters most, will my place in line be determined by how urgently I need care — or by how much I can afford to pay for it? That is a question worth our time."
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Opinion: Will Alberta's dual-practice model cut surgery wait times — or only for the rich?
When my time matters most, will my place in line be determined by how urgently I need care — or by how much I can afford to pay for it?
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Fun fact: Since Jan 1, 2019, Albertans have cast 7.245M ballots in general / by-elections. In that same time, Elections Alberta have cited four people with trying to vote when not eligible. 4. Of 7.245M. Also fun fact: Elections Alberta cited Take Back Alberta and David Parker 12 times. In 2025.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"We believe there is an important conversation to be had about ensuring that investments in addiction and recovery reach the front lines, particularly culturally grounded services serving urban Indigenous populations." Alberta loses another recovery program. #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Ubiquitous B🇨🇦 @colbecky.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
My memories from my addled old lady brain were more of an accumulation of ‘changes’ and economic shocks. Introduction of multiculturalism in the early 70s, the NEP, Trudeau, the influx of immigrants and people from other provinces, the economic downturn in the 80s… 1/
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
There IS a difference though between our “legitimate” frustrations and the “illegitimate” myths perpetuated by self-serving politicians, pseudo-elites and wannabe revolutionaries. FFS Alberta: know the difference between them and stop the self-delusion.
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Don’t watch it. I can summarize it for you: “Blah blah lies. Blah blah IMMIGRANTS. Blah blah hate speech.” #ABSepracism #ABSepracist
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Don’t watch it. I can summarize it for you: “Blah blah lies. Blah blah IMMIGRANTS. Blah blah hate speech.” #ABSepracism #ABSepracist
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“Not voting is not a protest. It is a surrender.” Keith Ellison If you hear anyone saying they will boycott the vote, remind them of the consequences of not showing up … because the other side will show up, en masse!! @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Important read!
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is false and misleading. There is nothing in the constitution that would require Ottawa to negotiate with Alberta if a majority of Albertans choose Option 2 on Question 10. Alberta Proud is a registered third-party advertiser. Daniel Kary, of Calgary, is the main contact/CFO.
There's a lot of confusion about what Question 10 on the October 19 ballot actually means, so let's be clear.
Question 10 gives voters two options: remain a province of Canada, or start the legal process toward a binding referendum. A binding referendum means a future province-wide vote whose result the government is legally required to act on, not just listen to and ignore. Choosing the second option doesn't take Alberta out of Canada.
Under Canada's constitution, if enough Albertans choose the second option, Ottawa would be required to come to the table for a real conversation about Alberta's place in Canada, how our resources are managed, and whether we're getting a fair return.
Are you voting on October 19?
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Why am I spending my time teaching ‘critical thinking skills’ to students, when I should be spending my time teaching ‘critical thinking skills’ to elected officials? All of them.
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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
albertatransitioncouncil.com/downloads/Fo... This just came out, so I have not read this in detail yet (just skimmed the executive summary). But this report has almost completely opposite conclusions compared to the SPP.
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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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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/21/i...
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Toronto mayoral candidate Bradford using Israeli app that feeds supporters AI-generated comments
The Victory App, a campaign tool built by the Israeli company LogiVote, prompted users to participate in a mission to post AI-written comments supportive of Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
There’s an Israeli app claiming to turn a politician’s supporters into “digital fighters” by feeding them AI-generated replies for “rewards.” It was just used for the first time in Canadian politics — that we know of. I'm teaming up with @nationalobserver.com to share @rorywh.bsky.social's scoop!!
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Absolutely shameful from @calgarychamber.bsky.social Xenophobia Misinformation Unconstitutional
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Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
This is just vile. Even the initial differential is unacceptable, but the sudden drop in 2020 puts the lie to every claim of good intentions and "balancing" impacts when public health decided to surrender to COVID.
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MrsDrJim @mrsdrjim.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The taxes WE ALL PAY is what pays for our healthcare. If she can start charging more on top of that to one group of people, why does anyone believe she'll stop there? #abPoli
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 23/09/2026
I'm in Alberta. Our guy's on meth and season 8.
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Ximena González @ximenaka.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
So now we’re going to use temporary workers to subsidize health care, much like international students subsidize post-graduate education? Squeeze them out of cash, then kick them out. Seems like the Canadian way.
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Alberta premier floats charging temporary residents $1,900 to access public health care | CBC News
The figure comes as Albertans will vote in the Oct. 19 referendum on charging certain non-permanent residents a "reasonable fee or premium" for access to Alberta's health care and education systems.
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Ryan @ryanhumphrey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
No matter the exact result, the referendum is going to result in huge internal UCP turmoil. 0% chance she pulls the trigger right then
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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Carney is truly the Reagan of Canada. A calming, paternalistic figure in a period of apocalyptic uncertainty who galvanizes the economy with short-sighted right wing fiscal policies. And like Reagan, every disaster that Canada encounters in the future will be traceable to his administration.
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I hope I’m wrong but …there’s an election coming.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Seniors who were protesting Mark Carney’s Bill c39 and fast tracking of environmental reviews arrested and charged with trespassing on Parliament Hill.
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: … - freedom of peaceful assembly” - Sec 2(c) Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Was something non-peaceful going on? (spoiler: no)
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Carney’s legislative agenda is abundantly clear: make Canada as investor and big business friendly as he possibly can with zero regard for anything else. Nothing is sacred if it stands in the way of a (even possible!) short term fiscal bump. What Canada will we be left with when Carney is done?
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I keep meeting smart informed Albertans who tell me they do not intend to vote, because they don’t want to legitimize the process, or because they know the premier is not bound by the results. But what if making us give up on voting is the whole point? My argument to vote - no matter the absurdity.
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Peter Coffinman @petercoffman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I think I'll start the week by posting a photo of a real triumphal arch commissioned by a real emperor and made by people who really understood Classical design. The current poseurs are making me a bit nauseous.
A large masonry block viewed at night from an oblique angle, with three arched opening: a taller central one flanked by shorter, narrower ones. The surfaces are covered in carved ornament, and attached Corinthian columns support a full entablature and attic story.
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David J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
UCP voters’ list change shows ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of scrutineers’ role in democracy, former elections official says. albertapolitics.ca/2026/09/ucp-...
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UCP voters’ list change shows ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of scrutineers’ role in democracy, former elections official says - Alberta Politics
The United Conservative Party decision to provide Alberta political parties with a “list of electors” with no electors listed in it for the Oct. 19 referendum vote either “demonstrates a fundamental m...
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 20/09/2026
Elections Alberta is under no communications control by the UCP government. It is an independent agemcy.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🚨 Don't believe separatists lies.👇 ZERO evidence immigrants: - increase crime (on the contrary) - hurt healthcare system (on the contrary) - hurt education system (on the contrary) - etc etc. This noise nothing more than divisive hate-mongering. thewalrus.ca/albertas-sep... via @thewalrus.ca
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Alberta’s Separatists Are Chasing a Total Cowboy Fantasy | The Walrus
The province they describe—rural, homogeneous, under siege—bears little resemblance to reality
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Food inspection. Borrowing rates. Disaster bailouts. Joining the WTO. A new report breaks down the many smaller dilemmas for a breakaway Alberta that folks might want to think about before the referendum. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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ANALYSIS | The tangled what-ifs of Alberta separation — from trade and treaties to currency and disaster costs | CBC News
Here's some of what to expect when you're extracting the province from Canada.
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 20/09/2026
Alberta separatists refusing to talk about separatism during a referendum is like asking someone to help you light the fuse, then insisting everyone’s being hysterical about the explosion. If you don’t want to talk about what happens, maybe don’t ask us to light it.
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Alberta is not Palestine. Never thought I’d have to say that, but apparently I do.
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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
From @jlisayoung.bsky.social "Some Crisis Comms Advice for Elections Alberta" I might add to this that it behooves the Premier & her ministers to be transparent about matters related to elections law. E.g., when they adopt new rules on the content of voters' lists, explain why 1/ #abpoli #ableg
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Some Crisis Comms Advice for Elections Alberta
It’s absolutely essential that citizens have confidence in the administration of elections.
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My guess: 1) None, other than denying newly formed / forming right wing parties from having access to a voters list. 2) They wouldn’t have access to the voters list, which would be essential if an election were called before Dec 31st. 3) An election will be called before Dec 31st. I hope I’m wrong!
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