Why use the notwithstanding clause?Jared Wesley UCP resolution priorities maybe? Against Graduate School Associations,2SLGQ+ communities,Linguistic minorities,unhoused people… Is this Alberta?Canada? #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...

Just renewed my #ICBC car insurance for a year, cost me all of $1477. That's $80 cheaper than last year, which was cheaper than the year before. Public auto insurance is a wonderful thing! Here's the 10-yr change in auto insurance costs by province from StatsCan. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Why is Alberta the highest rates of auto insurance? See chart below. #yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli #UCP #ABNDP x.com/jimbostanfor...

podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... I was on West of Centre this week with @alexboyd.bsky.social @markusoff.bsky.social And we spent a lot of time using the word tranche! Lots of analysis and a few laughs too.

Alberta Data Centres-Electricity?Water? “…37 remaining data centre proposals…to now either bring their own power generation plans off-grid or wait for AB’s grid to catch up to demand…one expert says,will likely take several years” #ableg #abpoli #yeg #yyc #abenviro www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#History & Constantine Almost 1700 yrs age St. Augustine of Hippo appeared(that anyone cares)? Became Doctor of the Church(Plato) challenged later by Aquinas(Aristotle).Even Hannah #Arendt did her thesis commenting on his ideas “Humanity cannot bear very much reality” T.S.Eliot #theology #history

Documenting History of paybacks. FIFA President Gianni Infantino,opened a FIFA office in Trump Tower. FIFA can’t afford an airplane gift. Now FIFA gets a World Cup event at Kennedy Centre for free. Washington Post #FIFA #Conflictofinterest #Boundaries #WorldCup

US Billionaire reported funding B.C.ostrich farm legal defence. #CBCNews reported last week from a local resident that he didn’t recognize most of the protesters as being local. How often do pro mercenary paid protesters appear? #bcpoli #cdnpoli #law #publichealth www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

“Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.”Bertolt Brecht “The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil”Hannah Arendt “It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity” Dag Hammarskjold

Captain John Melville Hill Fought WW1 Served WW2 Remember this day. images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/...

Moby-Dick seminar brings about questions about self / political / religious / perspectives on life by an author in times of formation. My great grandfather’s middle name was Melville. His brother Harold died at sea. @samantharhill.bsky.social #writing #novels open.substack.com/pub/samantha...

#CBCCalgary call in today Elections not recall. There are laws for crime UCP introduced recall to place obstacles against opponents. Smith said recall be local -does that mean separation question is not provincial. Recent UCP complaints admit their law is not justified. #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg

Defying Lougheed Doctrine-Notwithstanding Clause “…Good government respects the role of all three branches…”Jared Wesley Don’t use clause against #albertateachers or others “UCP admitting their laws not justified in a free & democratic society” #ableg drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/defying-th...

Once again facts & reality put in question. Placing barriers for voting. “Asked by a reporter what is her evidence of electoral fraud in California, Leavitt replied without evidence that “it’s just a fact.” #facts #democracy #california www.commondreams.org/news/executi...

#Alberta Use of Notwithstanding Clause “It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the govt itself,only for the benefit of citizens(the public)... never meant to be introduced… to force a particular outcome…without the opportunity for public input.” #ableg calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

The “marriage of true minds”should not be hindered by obstacles. The individual being honest not being group speak or expected what to say - thinking -feeling. #poetry #honesty #integrity #writing #living #thinking share.google/IbVaIkw9MYmn...

Alberta Notwithstanding Clause used on #albertateachers will now be used on Heath Sciences Union? Why are so many workers not satisfied with how the UCP Govt negotiates? UCP does not support public health or education #ableg #ABHealth #abed #cdnpoli

AB Auditor General fired today while investigating the UCP Govt scandals with #abhealth Can the RCMP takeover without the Govt requesting investigation? #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli @nenshi #yyc #yeg

Democracy in danger Vermont town elected a dog catcher. State rules say dog catchers can’t be elected. Good news - they appointed him dog catcher after 15 yrs of service. #dogs #democracy #elections www.npr.org/2018/04/07/6...

American Voters sent a message to authoritarians? -Sherrill governor of NJ 56.2% -Mamdani (D)mayor of New York 50.4% -Spanberger governor of Virginia won 57.2% -Californians pass Prop 50 by a two-to-one margin 63.8% -(D)won judicial racesPennsylvania Albertans can act Welcome home #ABDanielleSmith

Max did a terrific job and fans gave him a standing ovation. #Bluejays #MLB #Toronto

Springer & Bo not in best health but a home run!!!!! #Bluejays #MLB #Toronto

Are Americans able to listen to Ontario Ads about tariffs at the moment? Food programs cut,Govt workers fired,citizens arrested,and this lavish spending HuffPost reported $60.7M taxpayers spent on president’s 76 golf outings in his 2 term #cdnpoli heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-31...

Let’s Go Blue Jays Let’s Play Ball! #Bluejays #MLB #Toronto

Authoritarianism is rising. Rule of law declines are driven by weaker checks on power — legislative,judicial, & independent oversight The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index is out now! Understand all of this year’s insights: worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-in…x.com/thewjp/statu...12

Ok Blue Jays - World Series game 6!!! Yesavage Rookie Pitcher outstanding! Bluejays 6 LA 1 #BlueJays #MLB #Toronto

History of leaders & accomplices Psychiatrist interviewed Hitler’s Men: “…after intense study… the men were fundamentally opportunists who had grabbed the chance to exercise power & exploit others” Any historical crossovers today? #history #fascism #psychology share.google/ah6lfY3tVRoW...

US Ambassador’s comments about Ontario Ads are beyond diplomatic appropriateness.Plus former comments indicate his contempt for Canada & lack of skills attempting a cordial dialogue. He lacks sensitivity & understanding of Canada. #cdnpoli #ontpoli #markcarney #Trump www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

What is the truth? #ABDanielleSmith uses Not Withstanding Clause & would hesitate future use?Plus trust the govt to fix things?Plus place students & teachers back in a poor environment known about for yrs. Truth check:Will clause be used against Health Sciences Assoc.? #CBCCalgary #ableg #abed

#ABDanielleSmith Notwithstanding clause attack on rights & freedoms “Alberta’s Bill 2 goes well beyond ending the teachers’ strike. It represents a new and worrying approach to breaching Canadians’ Charter rights” Albertans speak out #yyc #yeg #ableg drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/alberta-st...

WSJ Opinion: The Gipper Was a free trader: Reagan vs Trump #cdnpoli #tariffs #trade #ontpoli #ableg www.wsj.com/opinion/reag...

Calgary CBE Trustees speak out about class sizes. #abed #ableg #yyc #yeg www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Past Trade Wars(tariffs) that rocked the world.1815 Chinese flooded British markets with tea & threatened the existences of cotton mills. Ending in 1842 1st Opium War, with Victoria’s signing as new sovereign of Hong Kong with unequal treaties. Trump #tariffs & fentanyl war?Mexico,Canada. #history

America’s voice from the past - the world of comrades - “along the shores of the great lakes, and all over the prairies…” #WaltWhitman a song reaching all humanity - acceptance - comradeship. #poetry #songs #humanity #acceptance #democracy share.google/WWM4SeHa11f9...

White House remodeling emblematic of dictators self destruction. President Trump & other patriot donors,have generously committed to donating the funds necessary to build this approximately $200M Last remodelling 1812 fire ironically by a King #cdnpoli #history x.com/jackehill/st...

Springer dinger - he tried to give the ball back to Springer. Memories live forever in the mind! #Bluejays #MBA #Toronto Lets Go Bluejays youtu.be/vAmtmlzZAAQ

Poilievre is not helpful with blame not a team Canada player. I wonder as a Alberta MP if he supports these minority separatists who say they want to be Americans? We love Americans but we are Canadian.Trump needs anger management. #ableg #ontpoli #bcpoli #markcarney

UCP a broken record stuck in the oil sands Right now,Calgary has 158 companies operating in aerospace & defence sector,according to Calgary Eco Development.The industry across the entire province contributed $3.1B in GDP in 2024, the agency said. Diversify! #ableg #yyc www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Rule of Law violated. Temper tantrums are not a National Emergency. #cdnpoli #tariffs #Trump #markcarney

Rule of Law Alert: Trump’s authority for country-specific tariffs comes from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which doesn’t mention tariffs—but does require a national emergency. An ad showing that Reagan opposed tariffs surely is not a national emergency. (It may be a personal one)

#ABDanielleSmith reveals her bias & support “We fund private schools because parents are willing to pay more.” Danielle Smith,Your Province, Your Premier Then Private should pay100% Ontario PC’s pay private 0% #ableg #yeg #yyc #Albertateachers #abed www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/a...

Definition Hostile: “relating to enemy,marked by malevolence,resisting hostile critic, hostile to new ideas, intimidating, antagonistic or offensive, opposing party in legal controversy,adverse to others interests a hostile takeover” What aspects apply here according to #Trump? #cdnpoli #hostile

#Ireland elects new President. Winner favours unification of Ireland “Connolly - who is backed by the major left-wing parties” #cdnpoli #politics www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...

Pope Leo is concern about the relationship between America & Canada. (Also Trump’s treatment of immigrants) "Two countries that were once considered the closest allies at times have become separated from one another," Pope Leo #cdnpoli #America #religion #Trump #tariffs www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Good News Today Let’s Go Bluejays Let’s Go! #Bluejays #MLB #Toronto

#albertateachers & all labour under attack by UCP Notwithstanding Clause & restricting debate in #ableg. Teachers overwhelming support for student learning & class sizes. #cdnpoli ##yyc #yeg

Response Over Auto: “Canada and the United States are friends, neighbours and allies. President Ronald Reagan knew that we are stronger together. God bless Canada and God bless the United States.” Doug Ford #Cdnpoli #markcarney #Trump #tariffs youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc

Ontario releases ads that have caused Trump to call off trade talks. Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation said ads are fraudulent & typical accusations of “fake news”. Trump’s tariffs hurt everyone. #cdnpoli #ontpoli #abpoli #bcpoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

Trump calls off trade talks with Canada. Ontario ads rub him the wrong way. One expert said - there was not going to be a deal in the end. #cdnpoli #abpoli #bcpoli #ontpoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...