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@pretenditsasociety.bsky.social
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🇨🇦🥺 Elbows up 💪Moved here from the sewer - hoping for sanity. Retired health care worker in hellberta fighting now for public health , democracy , science , hope and survival . Happily married 🇨🇦🇺🇦😷🌎🌻🌳🐝 #CanadiansAgainstPoilievre

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Until you sit through these kinds of wait, in pain and afraid, you have no idea how terribly long those waits are… and 50% will wait longer. Dani FUBAR’d things so bad she isn’t even trying on EMS and ED wait times any more She’s given up… focusing on non-hospital private pay care instead
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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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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 18h
No guilt - when they get rid of the Gestapo , the guns and the neo Nazi mafia running the country and threatening the world - Maybe -we will come back then - maybe
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Seeing these UCP lie-filled and hatemongering propaganda ads? 😡 Absolutely enraging that our tax dollars paid for this BS? Scapegoating immigrants for UCP incompetence? Despicable. Shameful.
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 18h
Local woman says she will ignore votes if they don’t ‘align’ with her agenda
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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American Warning From a Canadian Friend
Please do not take this light hearted. It is meant to tell you what I believe you aren’t hearing from your media.
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Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean @womenofabpoli.ca · 08/10/2026
“…who among us hasn’t wondered how a bunch of nobodies from Alberta ended up getting meetings with officials from the U.S. Administration in the first place? Nobodies who have the gall to offer up access to things only the Alberta govt can offer?” #ableg #abpoli open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...
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We’ve heard this story from Danielle before
They say the best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour. That’s bad news for Alberta; again.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I didn't mince my words. Alberta's anti-immigration referendum questions are racist. They are also a potential disaster for Alberta's economy. Last night, I rose in the Senate to denounce them - and to thank all the thousands of Albertans fighting against them. Please share. #notothenine #cdnpoli
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Watch: Senator Paula Simons denounces Alberta's anti-immigrant referendum questions
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Also we know those are always underestimated as it’s not first come first serve -it’s triage …
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Woke up, read about the guy who suggested another country should blow up a couple of major cities in his country to make people feel better about paying through the nose for gasoline, then went back to bed for the foreseeable future.
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Andreas 🇨🇦 Fella 💙 #AbolishICE, #SlavaUkraini @andreasor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
UCP pay or die healthcare 😣
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🧟‍♀️🤥🤥🤥🤥
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West @westcoastwoman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Authoritarian playbook. She is an awful horrible.
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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Yet, ironically enough, we still elected Danielle Smith and Doug Ford.
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Canada the 10th smartest country in the world, well ahead of U.S., study finds
Canada's "smartness score" puts it ahead of 18th-place United States, but trails other commonwealth countries and first-place Singapore.
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 03/10/2026
More confirmation and details of the deep ties between Alberta separatists and Trump Republicans. They are part of the same far-right populist movement. And the Americans are deeply involved in promoting disunity in Canada. 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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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“It is clear that the Alberta government is not going to change course and, therefore, we strongly request that you and the federal government step in and defend the principles of the Canada Health Act” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Former deans of medicine call on Ottawa to intervene in Alberta’s dual-practice health care model
Letter to Carney argues public-private model violates federal law
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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We deserve action to protect our sovereignty, our public health care systems, and patient care from the impacts of Bill 11 and the imposition of two-tier health care — before it's too late! 📢Tell the Feds to enforce the Canada Health Act: friendsofmedicare.org/EnforceTheCHA
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Take Action: Tell the Feds to enforce the Canada Health Act!
Send a message: We urgently need action from the Federal Government to safeguard our public health care and protect patients by speaking out against the Alberta government’s Bill 11 and enforcing the ...
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Stephen Harper has, as we've long awaited, weighed in against Alberta separatism. But man oh man, do I have to strongly quibble with him claiming sentiment was zero when he was PM. Here's a 2014 poll putting belief in separation at 23%, which is where it sits now. nationalpost.com/opinion/step...
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Alberta's Voice @albertasvoice.ca · 21/09/2026
What could Alberta get for $134.3 million instead of a referendum? We built a calculator to put the reported cost of the 2026 referendum in perspective — surgeries, teachers, nurses, schools, classrooms, infrastructure and more. See the comparisons: whatcouldweget.ca #abpoli #abreferendum #ableg
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What Could We Get for $134 Million?
What could Alberta get for $134.3 million instead of a referendum?
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
new ad from @albertasvoice.ca
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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The UCP is NOT a separatist party! We just happen to platform separatist organizers, like Jeffery Rath, during our AGMs and separatists run our Constituency Associations. But that doesn’t mean we’re a separatist party. Read: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A line graph showing which groups are most likely to vote Option 2 on Question 2 of the Alberta referendum. The highest percentage at 53% is UCP. All others are between 27 to 31%
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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
globalnews.ca/news/1206890... Sean Ward kicked out of military because he refused to get vaccinated. Blamed the Jews for COVID and then shot up a Synagogue.
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Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sources | Globalnews.ca
The Canadian Armed Forces confirmed Sean Ward served in the military until 2022.
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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is exactly the kind of lazy “disabled” people my UCP wants to kick off AISH and put on ADAP. Why should we support this 18 year old when he is fully capable of gaining employment and contributing to society? What’s next? Popsicles for cancer kids? globalnews.ca/news/1208132...
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Severely disabled 18-year-old denied AISH benefits — until media made aware | Globalnews.ca
Despite her son being unable to walk, talk and requiring 24/7 care, including an overnight nurse, Kristi Hall-Busque was dumbfounded when told by AISH that he was employable.
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🤦‍♀️😡
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Of course they will -totally to be expected
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Gross and disgusting
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I mean of course only for the rich ..
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill11_insur... United corrupt party continues to fleece Alberta taxpayers 😣
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Alberta Employers, Workers, Seniors Will Pay More Due to Health Insurance Changes
More health care costs heading our way: Alberta Employers, Workers, Seniors Will Pay More Due to Health Insurance Changes via @friendsofmedicare
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Alberta separatism is provocative, divisive, disloyal to Canada, and a threat to our democracy. It is nothing less than a radicalized movement that undermines our capacity to protect ourselves against the threat of domination by the United States.” thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...
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The Uncomfortable Roots of Alberta Separatism | The Tyee
It’s a home-grown movement sparked by the Freedom Convoy protests. An excerpt from ‘Divided We Fall.’
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“We stand with Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir and k'emlúps te Sewépem in condemning these actions and calling for meaningful action against racism, white supremacy, hate-motivated conduct and Indian Residential School denialism.” Confederacy of Treaty 6 calls out the racism in BC.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This grim, gripping report on Canada’s biggest Covid-19 outbreak from the University of Alberta’s Parkland Institute should be required reading for all Albertans - and all Canadians. Especially those who’ve decided to forget how deadly and terrifying the early months of Covid truly were.
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Parkland Institute
Parkland Institute is an Alberta-wide, non-partisan research centre situated within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta.
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚨ATTENTION BRITISH COLUMBIA🚨 👇🏽 💯💯💯
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🇺🇦💛💙💛💙
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I’m sure dingbat Dani was crying 😭
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Elayne Boosler @eboosler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The UN: "The US was the ONLY nation to vote "NO" against ensuring & strengthening worldwide access to justice for all women & girls. The resolution passed with 37 yes votes, 6 countries (Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Egypt, Mali, Mauritania & Saudi Arabia) abstained." Good company, huh? Vote Blue!
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“This pandemic of disinformation and dishonesty, through the conduit of the Alberta separatist movement, is testing not our hospitals but our political institutions and our belief that Canada is worth fighting for.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli thewalrus.ca/alberta-sepa...
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Alberta Separatism Is Built on a Big Lie | The Walrus
Danielle Smith has turned western grievance into a national unity crisis
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The provincial UCP government has ruined healthcare, underfunded public education, shamelessly promoted rapid population growth without building the hospitals or classrooms to handle it. Now they want to scapegoat immigrants for all of it. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #NoToTheNine
Infographic titled “IMMIGRANTS ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION - THE FACTS.” Four facts state that newcomers make up 23% of Canada’s construction workforce, including 20% of roofers and 16% of electricians; immigrants make up 25% of registered nurses and 37% of physicians across Canada; 90% of immigrants file income taxes in their first year; and recent immigrants contribute over $5 billion annually in Alberta taxes. Colourful sharpened pencils line the bottom of the graphic, representing the diverse contributions of immigrants to Canadian society.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It takes a special kind of bigotry... To read the definition of hate speech and follow it up by saying "I'm going to take it to another level"... Before launching into an appalling attack on an entire religion. But Alberta Separatists are apparently up to that task. #abpoli
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
She sure wasn’t crying about people dying in emergency rooms or the overdose deaths increasing or people having to pay more for insurance , utilities and to get diagnostic tests or surgeries
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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Parliament resumes this week, which makes it the PERFECT time to send your Federal representatives a message re: Alberta's two-tier, U.S.-style health care legislation⏰ Already sent? Send another. Tell your friends & family to send it—It only takes a minute! 💌 friendsofmedicare.org/EnforceTheCHA
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The majority of the UN walked out on Netanyahu in protest for the ongoing genocide Israel is committing against Palestine in Gaza and the West Bank. The US, Ethiopia, and Nigeria among a very few that loudly cheered trying to hype the criminal.
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Danielle Smith’s very rough week
The UCP loss in Calgary-Shaw and the thin end of the separatist wedge
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pretenditsasociety.bsky.social @pretenditsasociety.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Gee too bad no one predicted this 🙄😣
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
President Zelenskyy speech at the UN summit 2026
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wow, what a compelling story. No solar or wind because of “pristine viewscapes” in Alberta but no problem fast-tracking a large fracking operation that destroys a family’s livelihood. 😔
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Reliving this Calgary. Thank you to every single one of you who made this night unforgettable. #canada #forevercanadian #cdnpoli #alberta
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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