"By doing things voters wanted, he set unrealistic expectations. Soon, voters will expect ALL politicians to represent their interests. Then where will we be?"

Oh what I would give to be a fly on the wall on parliament hill this week.

Don Iveson for Edmonton-Riverbend please.

Live clip of Pierre Poilievre:

Hey Toronto, I’ve gotten to know you this week. Some observations from a westerner: - You are really friendly. Everyone I interacted with was so welcoming and nice. A+ - I was mostly downtown and explored the Annex, U of T, Chinatown-Kensington, St. Lawrence Market, etc. and your city works . .

A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women 🧵

Just took myself out for lunch. I should probably NOT go shopping now.

I had my baby (now grown) while working in New Orleans. We were still on Canadian benefits and I could take a full leave (my spouse also took time off). Meanwhile, my American girlfriends who were pregnant at the time were back at work in 5 WEEKS. I wept for them, their babies and their society.

“That Danielle Smith and her caucus are only now coming to the realization that bad legislation can bite them in the ass is almost comical. Almost.”

Jelly Bean snoozing with his jellyfish toy.

Last week, while in Revelstoke, I walked through the arches of nature to discover the spectacular natural beauty beyond. 🏔️🌲

For those critical of Carney’s “elbows down” one-on-one interactions with trump, this is such a crucial point. “Engage in tit-for-tat retaliation? Impossible, because it hurts Canada’s medium-sized economy more than the huge U.S. one.” www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Oh my this video is worth a watch. It shines a light on the wealth disparity between Calgary neighbourhoods and the differences between public and private schools. I wonder if Len Webber knew how his interview footage would be used.

Yeah, we did. We ruined it for misogynists and sexual predators and office lotharios and drunks and lazy loafers who had their secretaries and assistants do their actual work.

Good. This likely won’t lead to a repeal of laws, but will keep the spotlight on legislation that tramples rights. We need that.

The first episode of my YouTube series out now. But there will be more! Please help me tell the YouTube Algorithm Gods that more people should see it. You can do that by subscribing to my channel: www.youtube.com/@JustinLing

The thing about a federal budget in Alberta is that the UCP will insert themselves between federal dollars and municipal needs every single time. It’s like Dad is trying to slip us a $50 but our mean brother is intercepting it at every turn.

“Smith, during question period Wednesday, said she's concerned such petition drives aren't using the legislation in good faith but instead are trying to overthrow her government.”

Not only did the AER's CEO unlawfully interfere with the hearing process for Summit's Mine 14, he called the Minister's office for "input" pretty much as soon as the application for reconsideration came in. That's a foul. #abpoli #ableg @cpawsnab.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Terrific. Another opportunity for Danielle to invoke the notwithstanding clause. :/

This was really good. Looking forward to more episodes.

Protecting our coast is not a barrier to economic prosperity – it is the source of it. That’s why we’ve partnered with Coastal First Nations to sign the North Coast Protection Declaration and call on the federal government stand firm in its commitment to uphold the tanker ban.

This is to be applauded. We keep asking for Conservatives with a backbone, let’s take comfort when we see one.

What does one do when in Toronto? Why attend a Munk School lecture, of course. #Geek

Ruh-roh

Recall processes initiated for numerous UCP MLAs, a major blow to the separatist rhetoric from Forever Canada, backlash over trampling on worker rights for using the notwithstanding clause and an opposition that is twisting the screws. I am starting to feel hopeful.

HOPE

So maybe she does repeal recall legislation, claiming it is being “misused.” Would she pay a political price?

I’m sorry, but these injury lawyers don’t look so smart. The UCP has signalled that no-fault insurance is going away—do they think they can still influence the outcome? And if so, that just makes the lawyers look sleazy. 🤷🏼

This woman has a pathological need to get press coverage. We all see you as the charlatan you are, Tamara.

if democrats are serious about winning they need to learn from tonight and convert to islam

Not a great look when one of your CPC MPs defects to the other side on budget day.

Is Team Canada still a thing? It is for me. Am I pissed about the cost of living, grocery prices, energy prices and the overall uncertainty? Of course! Am I giving up on Carney? NFW! Do Canadians want an election? FFS, no!!! As if PP and the Cons could do better.

Six takeaways from Canada's federal budget

I was told to touch grass. The leaves were a bonus. #Photography

Apparently it’s easy to build lots and lots of roads on relatively flat topography. 😮

Eurovision? I AM IN

This could be our electricity future, if only our government was paying attention.

Nope, not shedding a tear for THAT guy.

Professor Lisa Young let's it rip with the jackboot edition of her newsletter. @jlisayoung.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/lisayoun...

“We've got people on lists waiting for shots. We've got names on shots. We've got names on pieces of paper. It's just crazy” The UCP doesn’t care about our health.

I hate budget day.

Well this stinks to high heaven. “Wylie is also charged with checking the books for the massive dissolution of Alberta Health Services.”

Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore. The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power. The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like... This is getting ridiculous.

The UCP: introduces recall legislation and petitions to rid the province of pesky woke MLAs and policies The people: run a ‘stay in Canada’ petition and numerous recalls for UCP MLAs The UCP: nope, can’t possibly fund all those When you give power to the people you have to respect the people

"[Chief electoral officer] McClure says the cost of verifying these petitions and other potential referendum initiatives is taxing his staff, and he needs another $13.5 million to do the jo[b]" hahahahahahahaha

The pharmacy in my neighbourhood says they can offer 'private supply' covid shots for $125. They have a waiting list of 60+ people and can only get 10 shots every few days because of short supply. #abpoli

I’d like to thank Ontario for my free Covid booster today. Booked a same-day appointment in downtown Toronto this morning. All done. No fuss, no muss, no ideology. And the pharmacist told me that 90% of the people who come in for a flu shot also get the Covid booster. 💉 Ain’t science great?

“We would like input into that decision-making” LaGrange said in response to opposition questioning.” “David Shepherd, the Opposition deputy house leader, asked her, “Should we be expecting legislation soon to protect Albertans’ rights to rot their teeth?” Oh god is this going to be next?