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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I have been searching for a job for months. Last week, I was calculating how many rent payments I have left, which sent me down a research rabbit where I found a crisis. www.linkedin.com/pulse/over-5...
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Over 50, Educated, Skilled, Unemployed, Overqualified, Homeless in Canada.
As I search for employment and continue to navigate the gig economy to pay the rent, I started to wonder what will happen if I don't make rent. I wanted to know what other people in my situation do, w...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Canada's oil problem and how the US is ripping off our oil industry. youtu.be/IqnVaXaBKvU?...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Why Canada has larger forest fires every year is due to a change in how they manage fires starting in the late 80s. This video touches on it and the importance of having the right balance in the environment. youtu.be/-3mEAqMcxKY?...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Chapman's keeps putting Canadians first and the result is increases in sales. www.linkedin.com/pulse/chapma...
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Chapman's Ice Cream Made a $200 Million Bet on Canadians, Will it Pay?
by Shannon Peel | Part of the Trade War Hero Series When tariffs landed in early 2025, most Canadian companies kept quiet and waited to see what would happen. Many are still sitting on the sidelines w...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Dominic Barton, newly appointed Chair of Invest in Canada by PM Mark Carney, is a Canadian on the global stage who advised corporate leaders to change their value proposition to long term growth to benefit all stakeholders www.linkedin.com/pulse/canadi...
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Canadian Dominic Barton Understood Thought Leadership is a Business Strategy
In March 2011, Dominic Barton published an argument in response to the failures that led to the 2008 financial crisis. For a decade, he was a Canadian on the global stage advocating for change in how ...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This is Part One of a story about a country building and a country extracting. About the difference between an economy that creates lasting wealth and an economy that services someone else's priorities until the priorities change. www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-w...
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What we can Learn from the Five Economic Booms in Canadian History: The 1st Boom.
Picture a boardroom in London in the late 1880s. A group of British financiers are reading a prospectus for a transcontinental railway and luxury hotels in a mountain range most of them will never see...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Chapman's keeps putting Canadians first and the result is increases in sales. www.linkedin.com/pulse/chapma...
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Chapman's Ice Cream Made a $200 Million Bet on Canadians, Will it Pay?
by Shannon Peel | Part of the Trade War Hero Series When tariffs landed in early 2025, most Canadian companies kept quiet and waited to see what would happen. Many are still sitting on the sidelines w...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In 2023, Norman Keevil looked at a 22% premium offer from Glencore and said four words: "Canada is not for sale." Two and a half years later, he said yes to merging Teck with Anglo American. If you stopped reading there, you'd think the old man caved. He didn't. www.linkedin.com/pulse/teck-s...
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Teck Said Canada is Not for Sale and Chose the Deal Best for Rural Canada
by Shannon Peel | Trade War Heroes Series In 2023, before the Trade War, before Trump called Canada the 51st State, Norman Keevil, Chairman Emeritus of Teck Resources and its controlling shareholder, ...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A deal? What are the chances that Canada gets anything and gave up everything? Carney is a strong negotiator and can get things done. As for communication, though its gotten better over the last year it still is a long way from reassuring. Do we have a deal like Trump says? Doubtful
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Canada's governments are so focused on resource extraction industry, they neglected the industries those they educate need in order to get hired inside Canada's borders. www.linkedin.com/pulse/canada...
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Canada's Aerospace Paradox: 67 Years of Exporting Talent and Abandoning an Industry
On February 20, 1959, roughly 14,000 people showed up for work at the Avro plant in Malton, Ontario. By the afternoon, they were unemployed.
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
More than $3 billion in capital investment is currently building out the Port of Prince Rupert, with projects scheduled to come online through 2026 and into 2027. The money comes from three distinct pools. www.linkedin.com/pulse/storm-...
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A Storm Showed Canada the Port of Prince Rupert Needed More Capacity
On November 14, 2021, a series of atmospheric rivers unleashed extraordinary rainfall across southwestern British Columbia, with some areas receiving close to a month's worth of precipitation in two d...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
48% of Canada's Pension Plan is invested in the United States. As of March 31, 2026, only 36% of the fund sat in public equities. The remaining 64% is in private equity at 22%, real assets at 20%, government bonds at 13%, and credit at 9% www.linkedin.com/pulse/where-...
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Where Canada's Pension Plan Invests Your Contributions and why it's Not in Canada
Canada Pension Plan Investments Board is one of the most sophisticated active investors in the world, managing approximately 85% of its assets in-house through teams with direct investment mandates. A...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
On July 21, 2026, between 5-6pm BC broke a power record. The next evening it broke again, as air conditioners ran Nobody was thinking about their hydro bill in the middle of the heat wave. They should be thinking about their bill. www.linkedin.com/pulse/electr...
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Electrification of BC is Making Electricity More Expensive Regardless of How it is Generated
On July 21, 2026, between five and six in the evening, BC broke a power record. Peak demand hit 8,715 megawatts, the highest summer hour in the province's history.
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
It's time for capital investment to increase production capacity www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Wildfire-ravaged countries are clamouring for the Canadair, as production of the water bomber begins anew | CBC News
As Canada, the United States and Europe grapple with another brutal wildfire season, pressure is building on the manufacturer of the Canadair "Super Scooper" water bombers to increase production, and ...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
On July 21, 2026, between 5 and 6 in the evening, BC broke a power record. The next evening it broke again as air conditioners ran Nobody was thinking about their hydro bill They were thinking about staying cool. They should be thinking about their bill. www.linkedin.com/pulse/electr...
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Electrification of BC is Making Electricity More Expensive Regardless of How it is Generated
On July 21, 2026, between five and six in the evening, BC broke a power record. Peak demand hit 8,715 megawatts, the highest summer hour in the province's history.
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
When you have only one buyer, that buyer sets the price. For years, Canadian heavy oil sold at a steep discount to the world price, not because the oil was worse, but because it had nowhere else to go. Only gov't can build an oil pipeline in Canada www.linkedin.com/pulse/tmx-wh...
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TMX: Why Canada Owns a Pipeline Company
by Shannon Peel | Canadian Resources and Economy Series In the spring of 2018, a Texas oil company looked at Canada and decided it wasn't worth the the effort and the risk to keep trying to build a pi...
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Colleen @collburns.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Conservatives in power have done everything they can to destroy this country. Now it’s up to the Liberals to fix it. Don’t let this happen again. STOP VOTING CONSERVATIVE!
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
As of March 31, 2026, CPP Investments held 12% of its portfolio in Canada. The rest breaks down as 48% in the United States, 18% in Asia-Pacific, 17% in Europe, and 5% in Latin America. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-ca...
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Why Canada's Pension Plan Invests Only 12% of it's Assets in Canada
In 1997, the Canada Pension Plan was going broke. Jean Chrétien was Prime Minister and Paul Martin was Finance Minister, and they were staring at a pension plan that would run out of money inside a ge...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
In 2010, Vancouver Shipyards employed roughly 100 people in 2010 By early 2026, when it signed the TKMS agreement, the company was citing more than 5,000 workers across North Vancouver and Victoria. www.linkedin.com/pulse/nation...
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The National Shipbuilding Strategy built a Canadian shipbuilding workforce, supply chain, and Seaspan
In 2010, Seaspan's experience sat in barges, ferries, and smaller commercial ships and then Ottawa handed it a multi-billion dollar federal ship building contract package. Canada's Parliamentary Budge...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the first five major nation-building projects in September 2025, committing to reduce approval timelines to a maximum of two years and referring them to the newly created Major Projects Office for coordinated funding and review. www.linkedin.com/pulse/canadi...
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Canada Mining's Moment is Here, What the Capital Investment is Signalling.
Somewhere in northern Ontario, a geologist is reading core samples that could change a small town's economy for the next twenty years. In Nunavut, a millwright is finishing his third week on rotation ...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
On February 17, 2026, Prime Minister Carney stood at CAE Inc. in Montreal and formally launched Canada's first Defence Industrial Strategy. www.linkedin.com/pulse/story-...
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The Story of GDLS-Canada and What It Takes to Keep What Canada Built
In 1956, Canada made a calculation that shaped the next seventy years. The Soviet threat was real.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act is now law. That means law enforcement have more tools to keep you safe. From consecutive sentencing to tighter bail rules for repeat offenders, we’re making sure dangerous offenders stay detained and out of your communities.
Prime Minister Carney meets with law enforcement in Surrey, British Columbia.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We’re building our strength at home.  That’s why we launched Team Canada Strong — our nationwide effort to recruit, train, and hire up to 100,000 skilled trades workers. The workers that will build the homes, transit, and energy projects that will build Canada strong.
Prime Minister Carney meets with workers in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's company invests $100 million US in PWHL #Canada He's also a minority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the NHL's Maple Leafs and NBA's Raptors www.cbc.ca/sports/hocke...
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Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's company invests $100 million US in PWHL | CBC Sports
Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures and the Detroit-based Ilitch Companies have officially bought into the Professional Women's Hockey League, being named strategic partners o...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
You don't need the NHL to give us Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night. There is better hockey out there, we just never got to see it because the NHL was in the way. www.marketapeel.com/post/hockey-...
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Hockey Night in Canada: What Happens When the Platform Outgrows the Brand It Built
CBC and Rogers Sportsnet issued a joint statement, NHL is off CBC and living behind a paywall. But does that mean Hockey Night in Canada is Over?
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Touched down in Évian, France, for the G7 Leaders Summit.
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
In February 2025, 81% of Canadians told Léger they were buying more Canadian-made products. Then the same Canadians opened Netflix to watch Schitts Creek, Heartland, and other CBC funded Canadian shows. Why CBC can never be profitable: www.linkedin.com/posts/shanno...
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Canadians Want Canadian Content. Just Not Enough to Watch it. Then Wonder why CBC Struggles. | Shannon Peel
In February 2025, 81% of Canadians told Léger they were buying more Canadian-made products. Then the same Canadians opened Netflix to watch Schitts Creek, Heartland, and other CBC funded Canadian show...
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
A Canada strong will help make America great again," Carney said in a speech to the Economic Club of New York where he laid out the rationale for his aggressive efforts to diversify trade and defence ties away from the U.S. in an uncertain world.
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Danielle Smith is getting hit from both sides in Kananaskis Both Eby & Kinew had words
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Innovative ideas in Vancouver Lego-like components for 500 kilowatt-hour stationary power units, enough electricity to power the basic needs for up to 50 homes.
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Another hilarious one... Not as funny as the last but very relevant to today youtube.com/shorts/eqlKW...
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Canadians Hints at Kill Switch
YouTube video by Mario Adrion Comedy
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
This is hilarious..... I got to find that infographic. youtube.com/shorts/_PCIz...
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Canadians can’t Decide on Units of Measurement
YouTube video by Mario Adrion Comedy
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Hybrids are good for rural Canada
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
This doesn’t sound good … not surprising but still not good Can’t the provinces just be fair with each other - better to be fair and have the project
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This is a scary article about Jivani - if he is vying to be PPs successor, he’ll take the party further to right, just as Avi is taking the NDP in a further left direction Will the party wake up? #cdnpoli
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Canada’s Conservative Party is screwing up things on the international stage for Canada Just one more example at how outta touch PP and his MPs are when it comes to international relations Can he be called back before he makes things worse? #cdnpoli
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This is true - Quebec needs the money that the Western taxes bring in. Without that there will be less cash in their coffers
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 18/05/2026
Opinion: It's been six months since Premier Doug Ford's ban on "cash grab" speed cameras, and the data is in, writes @graphicmatt.com. All of us get to say it: we told you so. #onpoli
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Matt Elliott: We all have one thing to say about Doug Ford’s ban on automated speed cameras: We told you so
The data is definitive, showing a significant increase in the number of speeding cars in the months following the removal of the speed cameras in Toronto, writes Matt Elliott.
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Susan Mitchell @susanfromontario.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
#cdnpoli Carney has significantly increased Canada’s defence spending, surpassing North Atlantic Treaty Organization targets. Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole called the move “profoundly misguided” and said the timing was strange following Trump’s trip to China." globalnews.ca/news/1185420...
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U.S. says it’s pausing long-standing military board with Canada - National | Globalnews.ca
The U.S. undersecretary of defence says Washington is pausing a long-standing military board, saying
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This will increase the fears of Canadians and uncertainties around future stability in the region Though I doubt it means war, it does mean that Trump has no interest in working with Canada What is more interesting is the timing - After Trump’s meeting with Xi
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
China is winning #uspoli
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Dr. Brendan Hanley @drbrendanhanley.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Yesterday, I threw on an apron and jumped in to support a great cause. Every meal purchased on McHappy Days helps support @ronaldmcdonaldhousebcy in continuing their work supporting families when their child is sick, and they need it most.
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Since April I applied for over 200 jobs most of which were customized CVS and cover letters The rejection letters have started trickling in Getting through the system to the eyeballs of a person - a game of guess the keyword
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Canada’s economy is resilient Some provinces are struggling and under performing BC has serious issues that will take a miracle to fix before certain industries are able to strengthen economics.td.com/provincial-e...
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Provincial Economic Forecast
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
An easy lay up for the US - Doubt the rest will be as easy It’s not saying China is on the US’s side Fr R "Keeping the area safe and stable and ensuring unimpeded passage serves the common interest of the international community," embassy spokesperson Liu ​Pengyu told Reuters
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Toronto’s MLSE LaunchPad helps young people build confidence and thrive in their community. We’re building more places like this to support our athletes at every level — from the playground to the podium.
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Finally a good article about BC indigenous land claims that can help Canadians see exactly what the situation is in Vancouver If reconciliation has a hope of succeeding in BC, we need more reporting of stories that speak to the fears of settlers vancouversun.com/feature/retu... #bcpoli
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Canadianroots @shannonpeel.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Human trafficking is a profitable business in Canada In rural areas where there are fewer resources for migrant workers who must pay their employer and pay to live Our system doesn’t punish employers who hold back wages and force long hours leaving people starving We need to stand up for them
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Dennis "dejay" Koch @dennisjkoch.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Handling of the Alberta data breach raising concerns and questions @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social #cdnpoli #abpoli #YEG #YYC #ableg Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi discusses the data breach and the concerns it is raising about the culture of the premier’s office. youtu.be/-Idfzcdyy7k
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Handling of the Alberta data breach raising concerns and questions| CTV Question Period
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It’s been 11 days since Albertans learned their voter data was breached — and Danielle Smith remains silent. No public address. No accountability. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #VoterDataBreach #UCPCorruption #LeadershipFail
A bold black, red, and white political-style poster about the Alberta voter data breach. Large text reads “ALBERTA VOTER DATA BREACH” above oversized red lettering stating “3 MILLION” and black text reading “ALBERTANS EXPOSED.” Below, a ballot box icon with a lock and a hand inserting a ballot appears beside a distressed red stamp reading “11 DAYS.” Underneath, black and red text states “NO ADDRESS FROM DANIELLE SMITH.” At the bottom, a black banner with large white and red lettering calls for a “PUBLIC INQUIRY.”
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