Pete Hoekstra’s Airport Threat Is a Slap in the Face to Canada “He’s not here to build bridges; he’s here to deliver veiled warnings from a White House that views Canada not as a partner,but as a northern territory that needs to be kept in line” #cdnpoli #abpoli open.substack.com/pub/theplane...

Fascinating & well researched history of censorship on the history of censorship on radio & television. Gives insight into the fragile conditions for ‘free speach’ Must read! #journalism #freespeach #history open.substack.com/pub/dgardner...

Trump’s US$100,000 fee on foreign workers.Will Canada attract & keep high skilled workers? Leaders Fund found 32.4% of CA-led “high-potential” startups in 2024 headquartered in CA,down 67% from 2015 to 2019.Most has been to US,home to nearly half of new CA-led,startups in 2024 #cdnpoli #markcarney

“Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, furniture and pharmaceuticals” Washington Post Trump’s making money scheme only benifits his & friends own interest. Will this reduce drug costs? Maybe help those people crushed by drug costs! #health #TariffCrisis #Trump #pharma

Gun control is necessary, but maybe a responsible Govt needs to review the best way forward. Minister needs to go plus a review forward about assault weapons. Tariffs important but also other issues. #cdnpoli #markcarney #guncontrol

CBC investigation on Trump’s / RFK jr claims about Tylenol. #health #science #autism #HDHA #CBCNews youtu.be/MLSIyUFZ2Vg?...

AB Govt & ATA reach tentative agreement to be voted. 3% a yr for 4 yr contract. Contract is already 2 yrs retro with 2 yrs remaining? 1000 more teachers plus EA’s. #ableg #yyc #yeg #abed

Trump said this from the beginning - maybe the war would be different. “I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form,” Trump said” Washington Post Promoted shooting down Russian aircraft in NATO space #Ukraine

@PierrePoilievre while not agreeing with most of his responses. I agree with the intern leader of the NDP & Poilievre that the mister should step down at least until an investigation. Be honest - while CCP needs to support greater gun control. #cdnpoli #guncontrol #resign

Happy Rosh Hashanah a celebration of the creation of humanity(shomrei adamah). A Day of reflection. How will we be judged by our children for how we have protected the #environment ? Secular or religious- an important reflection. #spirituality #earth #science #scichat

UCP once again attacking Public Education & disrespect & understanding about teaching & learning. “…a proposal to abbreviate teacher certification for individuals with degrees, diplomas or trade credentials” #albertateachers #abed #ableg #yyc #yeg

Sometimes it feels like we are full of plastics? “One study found the simple act of screwing a plastic bottle cap on and off dramatically increased the amount of microplastics found in the water it carried” #health #scichat #water #plastics #science www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Why are Govt’s in Washington & Alberta against Wind Power? O&G still making profits. “A judge determined today that Revolution Wind will be allowed to move forward with a wind project in New England blocked by the Trump administration”Washington Post #ableg #wind #scichat #O&G

Jimmy Kimmel reported to return to TV spot after conversation with executives. #freespeech #JimmyKimmel #comedy

The Universe calls for balance. September autumnal equinox, “the only time when the earth is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun.” The moment of balance,day/ night equal time. #scichat #science #balance

Beyond RFK jr Tylenol claims: Brand name owned by McNeil Consumer Healthcare,subsidiary of Kenvue.(Johnson & Johnson,NJ & Markham,Ont.,McNeil-PPC,Inc,Pennsylvania) Raw materials from China,Germany & Israel Made & packaged in USA & Guelph Ont #cdnpoli #health #tylenol share.google/BIl7Vcy57Hb3...

#Alberta will stay in #Canada Signed the petition & encourage others” seeks to put the question of AB remaining in #Canada” Ridiculous separatist move helped by the ineptitude of #ABDanielleSmith & small #UCP base who are wannabe Americans. #ableg #yeg #yyc www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/s...

On a recent trip to Lake Erie, I was surprised how shallow the lake was & have concerns about water levels. The lake is shared by Ontario, NY, & Pennsylvania. How are US/Can talks going on the #environment ? #scichat #science #cdnpoli x.com/orbitstudios...?

#Trump sending military into Washington DC would have made Ancient Roman citizens revolt “The only occasion that soldiers were allowed into the city was on occasion of triumph when they cheered generals on. Otherwise,they were kept out.” #history #ruleoflaw #Rome open.substack.com/pub/bigthink...

#USAmbCanada not anti American but disagreeing with autocrats in CA &US&World “In other words,populist leaders talk like libertarians in opposition, then govern like autocrats once they gain power.” #DrJaredWesley Engagement required #cdnpoli #elbowsup #abpoli open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...

Rebel girls: School sports see dropoff as female athletes refuse to sign gender-affirmation forms Edmonton Journal Forms not being returned has cost some teams collapsing. While some support many coaches,parents,& students disagree with situation. #abed #ableg edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

#PierrePolievre says Mexico doing better than #Canada? #Mexico 2025 non‑oil shipments increased (mining +34.1%)& manufactured goods rose 6‑10%.(Source:UN Comtrade) CA March 2025 trade data,exports to US dropped 6.6% month‑over‑month, exports to other markets rose 24.8%(Govt Can.) #cdnpoli

For #history & #geology fans 50 yrs ago island claimed by UK. Also never found rock Barium zirconium silicate is a chemical compound consisting of barium, zirconium, and silicon #science #scichat #sovereignty www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

“Education Dept. partners with conservative groups for civics programming” Washington Post Extremist tactics by US Admin focus on history education to reinforce a idealized perspective of our world Similar curricular ideas are also in Canada. #abed #albertateachers #edchat #ableg

#CBCCalgary AB at noon topic UCP/AB Govt’s Citizen Markers on Drivers’ Lic Smith claimed over 530,000 more health care # than Albertans? March 31,21, 4,825,270 AB residents registered under AB Health Care Insurance. AB April 1,25, pop.4,980,659 (Sources AB Govt,Can.Health Act Report) #CBCNN

Dr. Wesley questions AB Govt on Citizenship markers on Drivers Lic 10 yr plan$$$ (not $ for teachers) “I won't rehash that debate here, other than to mention that the UCP has failed to establish the existence of widespread voter fraud”Wesley #ableg #yeg drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/albertas-c...

Alberta driver’s licenses to have citizenship markers? Preventing fraudulent voters using bogus voting machines?. ”Smith said there are over 530,000 more health-care numbers than there are people living in Alberta.” Where’s the audit? Smith’s history with #’s ? #ableg www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta Govt Takes Teachers’ Association To Labour Board. Seems like a media ploy instead of good faith bargaining? This Govt seems to love taking disputes to court (I.e. Fed Govt) rather than dialogue. Treat your teachers’ with respect. #abed #ableg #albertateachers www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#History indicates that democracy is a difficult road Central Americans was granted independence On this day 1821(204yrs) Mexican Caudillo Agustín de Iturbide brought independence from #Spain to Costa Rica,El Salvador, Guatemala,Honduras, & Nicaragua #democracy #soverignity

Early Alberta Election? Is US-style gerrymandering (altering electoral boundaries) happening in Alberta? This is especially concerning in the cities. This is done for the Govt in power to have an unfair advantage. Will UCP call an early election? #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #ylg

Conrad Black:I was with Trump when Charlie Kirk died.He grieved like a leader” Black said Trump,”was looking trim,fit,& completely undaunted by the requirements of his position” Black’s comments seem biased.Why was Black there?#cdnpoli #markcarney nationalpost.com/opinion/conr...

Remembering on this day one of the greatest poets Dante: September 13, 1321 “Midway this way of life we’re bond, I found myself in a dark wood, Where the right road had been lost.” #poetry #writing

Biden,Zelenskyi,Ukraine,& NATO,are not the problem Not sanctions but US support of weapons & intelligence, against Russia. “The 2 largest purchasers of Russian crude oil are China(47%) and India(38%).Turkiye at 6%.Hungary & Slovakia hardly factor”Wesley Wark #cdnpoli #Ukraine #Trump #sanctions

Toronto Schools now charging for IB “A fee of $3300 will begin for attendance in the International Baccalaureate program beginning for students entering Grade 9 in September 2025” Fees apply to schools from IB for program. #abed #ableg #IB #Toronto share.google/JWqqzC1mQlDn...

“Canada considers scrapping oil emissions cap for climate strategy& AB must commit to emissions reduction”Reuters “Environmental Protection Agency proposed businesses no longer be required to report their greenhouse gas emissions.” #environment #cdnpoli #O&G www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Alberta Teachers’Strike? Absolute hogwash “Premier Danielle Smith echoed that disappointment, as she thought the two sides were making "great progress." Resign if you don’t know what is going on! #UCP then comes up with having no $ - #teachers for yrs had 0%. #ableg www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“Department of War quotes Bible on social media.Some link it to Christian nationalism” “…the Department of War,has joined other branches of the federal government in embracing a Christian nationalist tone” Separation of church & State? #theology #fundamentalism religionnews.com/2025/09/09/d...

Theo Moudakis Toronto Star #ableg #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli

Proust’s questionnaire & his response. Q:Where would you like to live? A: A country where certain things that I should like would come true as though by magic, and where tenderness would always be reciprocated. What is your answer? #cdnpoli #ableg #ontpoli #yyc #yeg

Historical use of language & ‘rules of language’.Vatican WW2 reference to ‘killing of Jews’ used ‘radical solution’ in Slovakia for coded language(see Arendt). Trump’s use of language ‘Dept. of War’,’Gulf of America’ (a lie)for coded language for the fascist killing of democracy. #war #language

Richest Alberta parent high school populations? Weber Academy. Dr Weber former Minister of Education Private school 70% teacher provincial funding? Plus tuition & how many special needs unrolled beyond gifted? Teachers how much are you worth? #abed #TikTok #CBCNews #abed

While #ABDanielleSmith is in USA for oil - #farmers (even in her riding) cope with many issues. #Hail -“It went from beautiful crops – high-yield crops — to basically dirt in the matter of a half an hour." When is it going to be more than O&G? #ableg #abpoli #farming www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Support our teachers in Alberta - send a message to your MLA. #yyc #yeg actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE...

Trump’s drive to make America rich again(or his friends) is creating shifts in geo-political influences China,North Korea,Russia,India- on the move(Suez Canal)& rail. “…delivery time over land is 10-20 days shorter than traditional sea routes…” #cdnpoli #markcarney share.google/uvAQc30Vg2cYLB…

In Ontario a month ago with comments about smoke in the air. Not even close to what is 10+ quality in Calgary today. Many yrs now the west & north are on fire or smoked plus in the east. #yyc #toronto #environment #yeg www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Bessent says court will uphold #tariffs claiming Canada #fentanyl emergency. “Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act 1930,allows President to impose tariffs of up to 50% for 5 months against imports from countries found to discriminate against U.S. commerce” #cdnpoli #law www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Last night, at the final show of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, Cyndi Lauper brought out Joni Mitchell (for “Carey”), Cher (“Girls Just Want To Have Fun”), SZA (“True Colors”), John Legend (“Time After Time”), and more. www.stereogum.com/2321337/cynd...

Labour Day in Canada: Toronto Typographical Union strike in 1872 demanding a 9hr workday.April15,1872, 10,000+workers marched Unions were illegal & leaders arrested.John A’s ‘Trade Union Act’.Liberal PMThompson (1894)made it a National holiday #cdnpoli #history open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Great moments - US Open shows how working together brings joy. Williams & Fernandez win. Generosity & mentorship! #USOpen2025 #Canada #tennis

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley(b.Aug 30,1797)author of ‘The Modern Prometheus’ whose mother Mary Wollstonecraft wrote ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Woman’(1792) Questions of what it means to be human in a time of revolution Does Frankenstein live today? #Literature #humanrights #thinking