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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦

@sphillipsab.bsky.social
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Current: Founding Partner, Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips Policy Advisors Www.mbpolicy.com Adjunct, University of Lethbridge Former: AB NDP MLA & Minister of Environment, Parks & Climate Change

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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The time change option chosen unilaterally by Danielle Smith, in the face of overwhelming evidence supporting Standard Time, will cause health harms for those in northern AB, specifically. Imagine being a parent in Peace River with a sunrise closer to 10am. Mental/physical health harms, etc.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New ads just dropped - There’s a poll out tomorrow via CBC that apparently shows the UCP down. That’s because Danielle Smith’s catering to separatists is unpopular, and the closer we get to Oct 19, the more people are (rightfully) blaming her for this debacle. No to the Nine.
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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 24/09/2026
NDP's David Eby says some Opposition want the province as 'American protectorate' nationalnewswatch.com/2026/09/24/n...
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NDP's David Eby says some Opposition want the province as 'American…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Monday, September 21st. A month till Albertans vote on a multiple choice separation ballot AND nine other racist/useless questions. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at fighting the noxious nine, with @carterab.bsky.social, @jaredwesley.ca & Avnish Nanda of @ouralbertadvantage.bsky.social. #cdnpoli
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Saying No to the Nine
Podcast Episode · Alberta Unbound · September 18 · 39m
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Forward Canada @forwardcanada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
In her second satirical Public Service Announcement for Forward Weekly, The Beaverton's @clareblackwood.bsky.social answers the questions Premier Danielle Smith doesn't want to deal with. From this week's issue of Forward Weekly. Read it here: archive.forwardweekly.ca?issue=24 #ableg #canpoli
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I cannot fathom why we wouldn’t want to preserve this piece of Canadian history.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is a great idea!
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 15/09/2026
Jim Stanford: “This claim of interprovincial subsidization is completely false. Alberta pays no money to Quebec, or to any other province. The Alberta government, like other provinces, receives huge transfers from Ottawa to help pay for health care and other programs.” thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
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No, Alberta Does Not ‘Subsidize’ the Rest of Canada | The Tyee
The vast majority of workers get more from federal programs than they give.
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Sean Fitzpatrick @sean-fitz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Getting really sick of this shit
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Menopause symptoms aren’t just disruptive, they’re costly. The financial toll on womens’ careers, wages and finances is often preventable, by Mariya Postelnyak www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Menopause symptoms aren’t just disruptive, they’re costly
The financial toll on womens’ careers, wages and finances is often preventable
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Blayne Haggart @bhaggart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is a very insightful analysis.
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 06/09/2026
“The 23 [AI-generated] websites are designed to influence the answers that AI chatbots give to voters in Alberta, targeting farmers, young people, veterans, mothers and oil industry workers.”
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A US-linked network of fake websites is promoting Alberta separatism to AI chatbots
The websites present crude, AI-generated slop disguised as the voice of real Albertans. But they're made in Florida — and they're not even targeting Albertans directly.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Unbelievable, yet entirely believable. Monstrous.
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Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
a lot of people want to believe that right-wing beliefs are rooted in some legitimate material grievance. that makes it easier to imagine that if we simply solved the material problem, they’d deradicalize. but they won’t, because they aren’t disillusioned, they’re just morons.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Oh, this is extremely interesting and helpful…
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
It is objectively bananas that we as citizens have to consult a power markets expert for what we should do with our bills (fixed? Floating?) And I’m pretty sure most people aren’t like me, and know to go find @blakeshaffer.bsky.social’s advice whenever I wonder what I should do. Anyway, advice 👇
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
A strong majority of Albertans support export taxes on oil, gas and potash. Danielle Smith is offside 2/3 Albertans.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Seems problematic for Canadians… 🇨🇦
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Taylor Nichols, MD MS @tnicholsmd.com · 23/08/2026
I so appreciated @angierasmussen.bsky.social in this discussion, particularly her pointing out that the disinformation about science and the propaganda designed to break trust in institutions is specifically a threat to democracy - something I have been saying since 2021. youtu.be/3W4pJJ3SVis?...
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Did COVID Actually Come From a LAB?
YouTube video by Zeteo
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I look forward to October 20, when the Government of Canada is past the separatist referendum and discovers two things: 1. the “rule of law” means upholding and enforcing the Canada Health Act, and 2. Canadians support Medicare as part of our national identity.
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Adam Radwanski @aradwanski.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
It’s very gross when a premier whose province has been minimally affected by tariffs, because of the nature of its industries rather than its political leadership, takes shots at other provinces that are feeling more pain.
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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Dipshit 1 was crazyyyy
Joe Rogan: I was at the White House, so was Shane.

Shane Gillis: Let's stop bringing that up. Back then, when I was taking that picture, I was like, this guy's gonna release the Epstein Files, and no more wars. I like that. Also, I still didn't vote for him.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Incredible energy for the Stay in Canada campaign. In all 4 corners of the province. Good momentum going in to the fall campaign.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Excellent reading @jlisayoung.bsky.social
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oldmikey.bsky.social @oldmikey.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
@jlisayoung.bsky.social has written the most sobering essay yet regarding Alberta separation. It's raw--a slap-in-the-face that's overdue. lisayoung.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...
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A day in the life of the Governor
Editor’s Note: The following is a work of speculative fiction.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The Canada Child Benefit kept 580,000 Canadian children out of poverty in 2023, the last year for which I can find full figures. The CCB now functions as a de facto Universal Basic Income for people with children. It’s an extraordinary achievement that should make us proud. More to do!
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 09/08/2026
Not to beat up on Douthat even more, but I'll just say: it has never, in all of post-war American history, been more crystal clear exactly who your enemy should be. Never. If it's not obvious to you, you are morally & intellectually defective.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
4-630 at scenic drive dog park, Lethbridge!
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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Quote: "Second Sons' leaders have welcomed neo-Nazis into their ranks, called for mass deportations "at gunpoint" of non-white people from Canada and said Canadian politicians should be executed as traitors." It's nothing, just a nice men's fellowship gathering, right Alberta RCMP & Minister Ellis?
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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
This post by @dshepyeg.bsky.social is brilliant, although I'm annoyed he had to do it to address the ongoing absurdity of the Alberta government. Article from the @edmontonjournal.com: edmontonjournal.com/news/politic... Please report hate crimes & hate incidents to the police and #StopHateAB. ✊🏾
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Premier Danielle Smith criticizes Edmonton police for video on hate reporting
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says police should be focused on addressing violent crime not policing free speech.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
When there’s a natural disaster, the Govt of AB can issue pre-loaded debit cards within about 72 hours. They should fix the disability payment system with the same alacrity. #cdnpoli
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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
epic
A screencap of a Blue Sky Interaction. Lydia Polygreen posts a screencap of the London Review of Books website showing a "not currently accessible" message and asks "Uh, did Emily Wilson's Odyssey takedown crash the @lrb.co.uk website?" and the London Review of Books account responds "Short answer: yes."
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
A highway of sapphire and smoke
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Big if true
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Yes, numerous businesses told us that affiliating themselves with Forever Canadian was a good experience for them.
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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Trump is mocked by his own attendees, look at that guy in the background dressed in suit and tie. 😂
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Oct 19 - referendum day in AB: 45 million paper ballots - no tabulators - because we are governed by conspiracy nuts. Solution? Request a special ballot. Take yourself out of the line. Folks who are less engaged than you are may not withstand the lineups. The fewer of us in them, the better.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Moral clarity.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I wrote about some new polling I got my mitts on over on my Substack. TL;DR - ABSeparation views are pretty much set. It’s a turnout game, not an air war. The progressives are revving their engines for their end of the bargain. Are the federalist Conservatives? open.substack.com/pub/shannonp...
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New polling: Alberta's October 19 Referendum Is About Turnout
What new data made available to Public Interest Alberta tells us about October 19
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Field guide to the hucksters and disinformation peddlers of the AB seppie movement
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Woke Bill Kristol remains a delight
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
“When he moved here from Mexico, the Oilers still played in the Astrodome. Beltway 8 hadn’t been completed. The population of the Houston metro was a little over half what it is today. As a construction worker, Lorenzo helped build that booming metropolis …”
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
If you care about climate change and climate policy, as I do, we know there’s a big hill to climb to get go the issue being relevant to Canadians again. Reclimate.ca does a great job grappling with the comms aspects, especially finding the optimism and affordability angles. Check it out below.
reclimate.ca
Home - Re.Climate
Guide your climate change communications through our tools and training, strategic support, and insights from subject matter experts.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Can’t believe this guy isn’t PM
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Stephen Carter @carterab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Another week, another new website. Do you remember the "Alberta is Calling" campaign? Turns out, we published the wrong number. Enjoy this little jab at our Premier's efforts to attract/repel new talent to Alberta. (you will want your sound on). wrongnumber.ca
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Wrong Number
Alberta called. People came. Now the province wants someone to blame.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
On the upcoming AB separation referendum campaign - my view on @thestrategists.ca this afternoon: there’s a lot of hot air about the air war, and a lotta people want in on it, but the real pass/fail for federalists will be on the ground. #ableg #cdnpoli
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Annalise Klingbeil @annaliseak.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
If you've ever thought about running for politics, you need to listen to the latest episode of Balance Of Power. Full of good advice & info from @sphillipsab.bsky.social & Leah Ward. Find it wherever you get your podcasts: Balance of Power share.google/Flow2tkdmloF... #ableg #yyccc
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Balance of Power
A political podcast for people who know politics isn’t polite. We talk about who holds power, how it’s used, and why the process can make even reasonable people swear.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
On Canada Day, it’s worth remembering our love of our imperfect, maddening country is not conditional. Our Canadian-ness doesn’t come from whether govt enacts our preferred policy choices. If that were the case, social democrats like me would be the OG separatists! #ableg @thestrategists.ca
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy Canada Day! Time to get worried about national unity and the coming referendum campaign. According to the weekly financial disclosures, federalists are getting absolutely creamed in fundraising. Separatists have raised 5x what federalists have. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/shannonp...
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Happy Canada Day! Time to get worried.
Waiting for Alberta’s federalist Conservatives to get their act together for the referendum campaign is not a good idea. They don’t seem to know what they’re doing.
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Shannon Phillips 🇨🇦 @sphillipsab.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Why is this coming out today?
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