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"As an ongoing project, Canada requires us to live in the real world, alongside people with different experiences, priorities and values. It means understanding and persuading them if we want to govern on behalf of the entire society." My latest. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/my-closing...

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My closing argument

Why I am voting No to the Nine and Remain

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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 19h

Remember when. "Once people get used to the concept of paying out of pocket for more things themselves, then we can change the conversation on health care." ~Danielle Smith

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 21h

One body blow after another from this government; and the lack of transparency is now the norm.

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 21h

This is sickening! The UCP completely destroys everything it touches and decimates anything in its way!

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

we absolutely know that delaying many acute traumatic surgeries cause long term side effects and debilitation... yet our govt has allowed these delays to increase through their privatization push

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Let's talk about what is actually CURRENTLY happening in AB for surgical care: We are sending kids home with painful broken arms, to await surgery because we no longer have the staff to do it same day! Elderly pts are waiting days in hospital, in pain, with a broken hip. 1/2

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

I care so much! The entire corrupt UCP HAS to be voted out! At this point, it is impossible to trust that they will be held accountable by anyone for anything they have done. It is beyond hard living in Alberta these last few years.

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

www.theglobeandmail.... "Allegedly" (how long do we have to qualify allegedly?) 1 guy is connected to over a BILLION DOLLARS in sole source contracts handed out by the UCP govt. 1/5

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Former lawyer for Tsuut’ina Nation says province played role in First Nation’s selection of Melewka Homes Ltd.

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 14/10/2026

Another important reason we all must vote to stay in Canada. Report after report have shown that separation would be disastrous for our economy, our housing market and now our health care system. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

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More than half of doctors surveyed would leave an independent Alberta: medical group

Hundreds of physicians would not practise in Alberta if the province leaves Confederation, a survey by the organization that represents doctors in the province indicates.

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David Keegan @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

COVID-19 hasn’t gone since 2020 and has always been airborne. We need a respirator mask mandate for everyone in healthcare settings. Not having one is causing it to spread more, and sicken and disable more. In room air filtration can also help. #abpoli #ableg edmontonjournal.com/news/covid-p...

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COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital

“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Quitting X is the easy bit, but Canada's leaders can't even do that www.nationalobserver.com/2026/10/14/o... by @maxfawcett.bsky.social via @nationalobserver.com Too many politicians seem to enjoy "X’s soup of misinformation, anti-immigrant hatred and foreign influence operations."

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Quitting X is the easy bit, but Canada's leaders can't even do that

For many of the country's most high-profile individuals, Elon Musk's social platform is a test. They're currently failing it.

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

I guarantee Smith will NOT be there!

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Done! Thanks so much for the heads up, I really appreciate it.

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

WOW! That is super disappointing to me. I wonder why?

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

OMG!!! Well, they will not be the only ones leaving that is for sure.

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Ouchie! But great job, that cabinet looks awesome! 👏👏👏

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Willy Skinner @willygrant.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Alberta, please get out and vote. 🗳️ I believe this is one of the most consequential votes of our lifetime. The outcome will speak not only to the future of our province, but to our understanding of Canadian identity, democratic responsibility, and the obligations we have to future generations.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

“Physicians should be able to focus on clinical decisions, not on determining a patient's immigration or coverage status.” The Alberta Medical Association has a list of unanswered questions stemming from Danielle Smith’s referendum… #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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🇨🇦 Never 51st 🇨🇦 @terry-bolger.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Vote like your grandchildren's lives depend on it! They do. NO to the nine. Option 1 - REMAIN

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 13/10/2026

Every vote counts, and your voice matters. Advance voting is open until October 17, with Referendum Day on October 19. Make your plan to vote now at savecanada.albertandp.ca and help shape the future of our country.

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

It is so derogatory and has no place in any conversation ever.

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Oh gosh me too. That is my favorite music era for sure.

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Erin 🇨🇦 @spicyerin.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We are one week away from one of the most divisive and unnecessary abuses of the Democratic system in recent history in Canada. I’m 50 years old this year. I’ve lived half my life in Alberta. I was born here. I don’t consider myself an Albertan anymore and here’s why.

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Every word of this! Well said Erin! 👏👏👏 💯🎯👇🍁

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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Personal belief. If I'm going to like something on bsky, generally I'm going to repost too. Why not? lift voices. Unless it is like "I hope you are having a good day, Joe" Those I keep to myself, and like.

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Let's talk PROFITIZATION of healthcare Dual Billing is Step Three of the 3 step plan by govt 1 - Help pay to build private facilities 2 - Force more care in these private facilities 3 - Allow Dual Billing without any discussion - drives workforce to private facilities

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

"The rule of law is under vicious attack in this province and I am not the first, nor will I be the last, to call this out. When an institution is silent in the face of what is happening in this province, that silence is complicity." Another resignation at the Law Society.

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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Loving this bravery. This is how to stand up to the erosions of decency in our rapidly devolving world

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MagicHummingBird @magichummingbird.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Sick and tired, for quite a while now....

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Jeremy Klaszus @klaszus.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

tired of Alberta, tbh

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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 09/10/2026

The UCP wants you to get bogged down on the policy debates around infill. Don't be fooled. Their intrusion into local democracy reveals something far more troubling to folks across the political spectrum. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/this-isnt-...

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This isn’t about infill

The UCP government’s intrusion into municipal authority raises much deeper concerns

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Lawrence Herzog 🇨🇦 @lawherz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Lies and weasel words. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is deliberately obtuse because she wants to wait until she sees the results so she can twist and bend them to her will. A woman with zero integrity, zero courage and zero respect for democracy and good governance. #abpoli

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Alberta premier unclear when asked to define threshold for questions 1 to 9 on referendum ballot | CBC News

On Thursday, CBC News asked Premier Danielle Smith to define what she considers a strong mandate and what the thresholds will be for taking action on each question.

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Why bother having civic elections if the UCP keeps overriding municipal decisions? That's a question from @keithgerein.bsky.social. He says UCP intervention on zoning issues add to a pattern of a govt ignoring municipal boundaries and voters for political gain. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

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Alberta government to force Edmonton to change infill rules

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · October 8 · 9m

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David J. Climenhaga @djclimenhaga.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Danielle Smith orders Edmonton City Council to drop its infill housing policy. Respect for local democracy? Forget about it! This isn’t a request from Alberta’s premier; it’s an order! albertapolitics.ca/2026/10/dani...

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Danielle Smith orders Edmonton City Council to drop its infill housing policy - Alberta Politics

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her municipal affairs minister, Dan Williams, announced yesterday that their United Conservative Party Government will overrule Edmonton City Council’s infill housin...

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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I remain concerned that the premier will use any potential problems on referendum day/on Elections Alberta's part to justify *another* referendum -- one that would presumably keep the separatists off her back for a little while longer. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/17/o...

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Danielle Smith is sowing the seeds of a democratic legitimacy crisis

Forget about banning American imports. In Alberta, the government is actively importing as many aspects of their political culture as possible. The latest: election denialism.

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

albertaviews.ca/wher... Such a touching and empathetic piece. Please take the time to read this So beautifully written. It wonderfully captures the diverse and skilled collection of HCWs who make up the teams that provide the CARE in health care.

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Where and When You Need It - Alberta Views

A poster promised "Refocusing Health Care. Sustainable. Accessible. Affordable." Next to it the paint was peeling. A dented window frame.

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