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Equal rights for all Albertans. Sit In for Equity on Oct 28. www.sitinforequity.ca | www.tiktok.com/@sitinforequity | discord.gg/2wPewmV6sE | www.instagram.com/sitinforequity | www.facebook.com/61579829870560

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Coach Gowron @coachgowron.com · 28/10/2025
In dark times it is easy to become overwhelmed, to feel helpless. That is what your enemies want. Defy them. Deny them this, and let that be your first step toward denying them victory, and then seizing it yourself.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Behold! The master race!!!
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Howdy, y'all. We had a modest but energetic turnout at the Sit In. Made a few cool friends! Will see if we can cut together some footage for you in the coming days.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls!!!! We’ve got us some new electoral maps! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.assembly.ab.ca/docs/default...
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Francis Baptiste’s latest album, Lived Experience in East Vancouver, was released on Oct. 24. He tells Face to Face one of his goals with the new music is to break down the stigma around addiction.
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Francis Baptiste hopes new album break down the addiction stigma
Musician Francis Baptiste hopes his second album will help break down the misconceptions and stigma around addictions.
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Elegant Sledgehammer FREE LINK @tinyteerex.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
“Smith’s personal approval has gone down to 38 per cent, a six-point drop from May. And nearly half of respondents — 47 per cent — reported that their opinion of the premier has worsened over the past six months.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
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'Reputational challenges': New poll shows public support for Smith, UCP has dipped amid teachers' strike
Response to teachers' strike appeared to sour some Albertans' opinions of Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP, suggests new survey from Leger
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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Reminder
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
afl.org/action-pages... As usual, the working class is ready to speak out on behalf of Albertans. Will Danielle listen?
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Ready to Resist
If Danielle Smith and her UCP government strip teachers of their constitutionally protected right to strike and bargain collectively, it will be the last straw. This is a government that is: This is…
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/s... Normal province.
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From the Edmonton community on Reddit: NAIT is ordering staff not to participate in tomorrow's Day of Action.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
www.youtube.com/live/PAShd6G... Buckle in, folks.
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Smith invokes the notwithstanding clause
YouTube video by Energi Media
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
From the DM’s… As Danielle Smith and the UCP are focused on violating the charter and bringing in a provincial police force… This is the state of healthcare in Alberta… #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Our new Substack article is live! And it asks a very serious question... Should media be intimidated by people using the tools of lawfare to suppress opinions they disagree with? Because it looks like that might be what happened in Alberta! #abpoli open.substack.com/pub/thebreak...
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Danielle Smith's former Chief of staff demanded The Calgary Herald remove an article rebutting his position...
And then it was removed.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The first time an Alberta government invoked the notwithstanding clause, public outrage forced a reversal in less than 24 hours. I wish to God Albertans would show the same moral fury now, when school children are outed & bullied by the government that is supposed to protect them. #ableg #abpoli
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Stripping Away Rights Using the Notwithstanding Clause. - Alberta Views
After a week of rancorous debate, Klein announced he would not invoke the notwithstanding clause on the landmark gay rights decision...
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
fixupx.com/aasingleton1...
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Aaron Singleton 🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@aasingleton17)
The "Back to School" Act is already on the order paper for #ableg along with motions to limit debate at all stages of reading.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... If you're an NDP voter, you should get to know your candidates. If not, maybe send this to someone who is.
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Who's in the NDP race — and why do they want to lead the party? | CBC News
On Wednesday, the NDP race takes another step as the party hosts its first official leadership candidate forum, with five candidates.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
NDP Voters in Calgary are being asked to "FLOOD THE LEG" this Thursday! Deets inside: publicinterestalberta.nationbuilder.com/r?u=ancb43iV...
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The Peoples' Bus YYC --> YEG · Luma
🚌 CALGARY → EDMONTON: FLOOD THE LEG ROAD TRIP! This Thursday, we’re loading up and heading to Edmonton to FLOOD THE LEGISLATURE — and show the UCP government…
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
calgary.citynews.ca/2025/10/21/j...
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Jeromy Farkas wins Calgary mayoral race in tight election
Independent candidate Jeromy Farkas has emerged victorious in Calgary’s 2025 municipal election.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Bail hearing for the man accused of killing Samuel Bird postponed until November
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Bail hearing rescheduled for man accused of killing Samuel Bird
Bryan Farrell, the man accused of killing 14 year old Samuel Bird, has had his bail hearing postponed until Nov. 10.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
“Alberta Ministry of Primary & Preventative Health Services has amended its website vaccination pre-ordering page to say that Albertans will still be able to book COVID-19 & influenza websites next year even if they don’t pre-order now. “ albertapolitics.ca/2025/10/prim...
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Primary and Preventative Health Services Ministry changes website message to say Albertans can book next year for vaccines - Alberta Politics
Blaming “false statements on social media” for the confusion, the Alberta Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services has amended its website vaccination pre-ordering page to say that Alberta...
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The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social Central Alberta care workers get a new contract They will receive wage increases, as well as improvements to shift premiums, dental care, and eye care. albertaworker.ca/news/central...
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Central Alberta care workers get a new contract
They will receive wage increases, as well as improvements to shift premiums, dental care, and eye care.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Dozens of people came out to the Edmonton courthouse to support the family of Samuel Bird as 38-year-old Bryan Farrell, the man accused of killing him, was scheduled for a bail hearing. Hear more on APTN News Brief:
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APTN News Brief: October 21, 2025—People come out to support the family of Samuel Bird at the Edmonton courthouse
Our lead story: Dozens of people came out to the Edmonton courthouse to support the family of Samuel Bird as 38-year-old Bryan Farrell, the man accused of killing him, was scheduled for a bail hear...
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Jackie Seidel @jackieseidel.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
lol now the government’s own wording is social media’s fault
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
archive.ph/wKwub Imagine my shock: Albertan separatists own the polling firm, Cardinal Research, that provided them with justification to proceed with separatist propaganda.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Signal boosting this. www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/c... There's a seperatist rally at the Leg on October 25. Wanna tell them what we think of their Maple MAGA trash?
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From the Edmonton community on Reddit: Counter protest of the separatist rally at the ledge
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inthewoodshop.bsky.social @inthewoodshop.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
#ElbowsUp #RESIGNSMITH #NeverUCP #NeverSmith #DanielleSmithlsUnfitToLead #Ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #ABResistance #UCPfail
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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
"Pollster Frank Graves says that Alberta is the "epicentre" of disinformation within Canada." ~Source: Markham Hislop's "Energi Media" Youtube channel. It's true. And the UCP is a leading purveyor of disinformation in Alberta. This is what we used to be told Russia did.
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💪🏼🫎🛶🦫🌲💨🪨🌊 @grannycanuck.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
CLIMATE CRISIS vs “NINE BAD LAWS” (i imagine ‘Get out of the way #poiLIEvre’ agrees with #DanielleSmith) 🔚 #pipeline #pipelineS… #Canada #cdnPoli #canPoli #abPoli #abLeg #bcPoli #UPC #CPC #ClimateCrisis #9BadLaws #NineBadLaws www.youtube.com/shorts/gikXO...
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Danielle Smith renews calls for Carney to revise 'nine bad laws'
YouTube video by CTV News
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
fixupx.com/cspotweet/st... uuuuhhhh what
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Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet)
Premier Danielle Smith explains why her government is dismissing the idea of a teacher-student cap/ratio in Alberta, suggesting that perhaps they could explore a cap on complexities with students inst...
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Also: fixupx.com/cbjalberta/s... Forever Canadian is moving right along!!
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C Burrows-Johnson (@CBJAlberta)
@TheRealDKGray We have 252,000 signatures as of 20 minutes ago. 300 K needed + 10% (?) extra to account for ineligible voters whose names may be on the petition. 2 weeks left. 🤞🏻 #Alberta #abpoli #...
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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Sean Amato (@JSJamato)
An Alberta gov’t spokesperson is now saying the Wyant report into healthcare corruption allegations will be “reviewed” before it is publicly released. Also, it seems ATA bargaining talks have stalle...
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic... Frustrating that our government puts this much strain on people who do so much for society.
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Alberta teachers among the world's most stressed, new report shows
ATA president Jason Schilling said the report shows his agency’s findings that teachers feel stressed out, overworked and underappreciated.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
albertaworker.ca/news/the-sto... Hey. Do you know what stocks (some of) your MLAs own? Would you like to?
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The stocks owned by Alberta MLAs (2025 edition)
I spent a couple of days browsing public disclosure statements to see what’s changed in 5 years.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Accessibility information for the 28th. Map of the grounds: www.assembly.ab.ca/docs/default...
Emergency preparedness

In the event of an emergency while in, or in front of, the Legislature building, please muster in front of the Visitor Centre (the QEII Building).

First Aid

First Aiders will be marked by their first aid kits or other first aid symbols.

For more information about your rights, please visit: https://theccf.ca/learn/know-your-rightsAccessibility in the AB Legislature Building

Visitors with wheelchairs, strollers and those with mobility restrictions can access the building using the west entrance.
Accessible washrooms are located in the west hallway of the second floor.

Service animals are permitted in the building with service animal ID cards. All other animals are not permitted.Getting to the AB Legislature Building

Government Centre Transit stop is on 107 St, on the east side of the Visitor Centre/QEII Building.
Government Centre LRT Station is connected to the Leg. via underground pedway; the pedway will be open from 7:30AM to 5PM.
Corona LRT Station is a 900m aboveground walk from the legislature.

Free 2 hour parking along 107 St, between 98 and 99 Ave.
Limited paid parking along 99 Ave.

Bicycle routes can be found on the map graphic below (provided as a link in this post)
Bike racks are available around the Visitor Centre/QEII Building and on the east side of the Leg.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Updated our poster!
October 28: Sit in for Equity. Fight for 5 key communities - Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, Disabled, Elderly and Immigrant. We will be meeting at the AB legislature building at 11AM, protesting outside at 12PM, and doing the sit-in at 1:30.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
www.aupe.org/news/news-an... - AUPE posted the results of its discussion with AHS. If AHS doesn't budge on its positions, AHS could be facing a legal strike!
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AHS NC: The employer asks for rollbacks - we ask to end mediation
Bargaining update for Locals 041, 043, 044, 045, and 046, Alberta Health Services Nursing Care
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Back. If Reddit's more your speed: www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co...
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From the alberta community on Reddit
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
The before and after in #yeg is absolutely bonkers! ##abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
With parents looking for options for kids during the strike… It’s a good time to remind everyone affected to choose carefully. Cause there could be very real consequences. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Nobody has ever claimed AHS was perfect... But Smith's approach to healthcare has been to take a slightly injured patient (AHS) & dismember it. We asked ER physician Dr. Paul Parks (@PfParks) if that's accurate. Turns out it is, and some folks are getting very well paid! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Looks like #YEG is making sure that Edmontonians have the opportunity to show their support for teachers as well! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #ABED
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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
I’m asking you to please reach out to your networks to get them to sign the Forever Canadian 🇨🇦petition. Find a pop up event at Forever-Canadian.ca, go and sign! We need 70,000 more signatures in less than 3 weeks. #Canada #CanadaSky #Alberta #Calgary #abpoli #ableg #yyc #yeg #ForeverCanadian 🇨🇦
Volunteers collecting signatures with signs and flags for the Forever Canadian petition at the Night Light festival in Calgary.
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Also: There is apparently a rally planned in support of Alberta's teachers at the Alberta Legislature at 11:30AM this Sunday, October 5th. Stay safe if you plan on going!
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Also, as many of you may know, AISH is being transitioned to ADAP by Smith and the UCP. Many people with lifelong illnesses will be unfairly means tested to help the UCP look better on paper. Sign this petition if you can, but if not, spread the word! www.change.org/p/protect-al...
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Sign the Petition
Protect Albertans with Disabilities — Stop the Transition from AISH to ADAP
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
"Health care touches every Albertan, whether it’s the birth of a child, an emergency, or the care we count on as we age. That’s why we have launched the Alberta Needs Care, to shine a light on what’s happening in our health system and why it matters to you." neednurses.ca
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Hope you're having a pleasant Truth and Reconciliation! If you can, please remember to elevate our Indigenous voices wherever you are able, today. #indigenous
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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co... Normal-ass province behavior.
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From the alberta community on Reddit: Alberta Next Panel Cuts Microphone on Kid Asking Why Fund Private Schools
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🇨🇦Intolerant of Intolerance🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🍉🐈 @tolerantparadox.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🖕Fuck you, #DumpsterDani . Go to Hell, you bitch. FUND OUR HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES AND STOP SENDING MILLIONS TO SAM MRACHE TO POCKET! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
By way of context… In May, 22,300 teacher voted against the UCP’s offer at 61.99% Today, 38,113 voted no at 89.5%. In May, 13,517 voted to accept. Today? Only 4,479. The UCP managed to find a way to actually make things worse. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Today, there are more than 75 locations to sign the #ForeverCanadian petition. WE NEED YOUR SIGNATURE to reach the required number!!! Please, find your nearest location on this website and make the time to sign it. Every signature will count. www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet... #ableg
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Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website
Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.
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