Pope Leo: "Every boat that arrives does not bring only migrants; it brings with it a question: what world have we built, if so many brothers must risk death to seek life?"

I like metaphors. So here’s an extended one about how Danielle Smith and the UCP are attacking & undermining our public healthcare system, pushing it to the point of collapse. The damage is deep, but it can be stopped. An Alberta NDP government will build our healthcare system back. #abpoli

Danielle Smith's UCP, once again, punching down on a defenseless population, AISH recipients: ✅steal $200/mo in fed funding ✅raise rent in community housing by $220/mo ✅$200 cut/mo when kicked off off AISH to ADAP ✅allowed earning exemption cut from $1000 down to $350/mo #abpoli #ableg #firetheucp

I’m no expert in healthcare, but it seems the Alberta government may have stopped listening to frontline healthcare experts in favour of corporate lobbyists — whose job is to maximize profits for their shareholders. #FightBackKnow May 29 #Alberta

Despite what she’s saying in this press conference about how she can’t ignore the frustration of Albertans, I’d say that DS is pretty comfortable ignoring the frustration of AISH recipients, teachers, healthcare workers, advocates for trans youth, environmentalists, judges … and on and on. #ableg

Oh the irony of Danielle Smith’s appeal to committed Canadians to not sow division by demonizing their separatist neighbours! Separatists will be fine with her repeated advocacy for their cause. I worry more about the immigrants and trans youth demonized by this government. #ableg

We need to stop blaming everyday Albertans for not caring about democratic backsliding. That they don't understand or care isn't their fault. It's ours. drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/3-simple-r...

The Alberta Advantage is slipping. According to Statistics Canada, Albertans are the least satisfied in the whole country. What is our provincial government doing to deal with the real concerns of Albertans?

🙌🏼 #supportpublicschools #pinks

electively, UCP circulates this survey. Not everyone gets it. The distribution list is based on how you previously answered other questions. To help UCP get a more accurate results, share it. #ableg unitedconservativecaucus.ca/surveys/educ...

I received this text from UCP today and had a few questions of my own. Eagerly awaiting response!

Danielle Smith has been jet-set with a Saudi Prince while claiming that supporting vulnerable Albertans is "overly generous."

Monday morning smile. It took a while for the CBC crew to realize their mistake and change the camera angle. 🤣

Springsteen nails it, as usual m.youtube.com/watch?v=kozx...

My dad, 85 years old, suffering from the effects of a 2 year struggle with cancer, and chief of surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital for decades, was moved from an already overcrowded space to an “overcapacity room” while he recovers from a stomach bleed and pneumonia. This is the room. 🧵🧵🧵

Well done, Skate Canada! Hope others follow your lead. #ableg

Last night the UCP used their power as gov’t to limit debate on multiple bills to one hour. They’ve done it > 80 times in six years. I had a few choice words in response and in defence of Albertans who deserve a government that respects democracy. Better is possible. Just not with UCP. #abpoli

If, as UCP caucus members have maintained, the recall process is being weaponized to protest gov policy, how would they characterize this petition in Lethbridge-East? #ableg lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...

Danielle Smith just confirmed that her government is bringing back “special” classrooms. Alberta parents of children with disabilities may now have to fight to have their kids included in regular classrooms. Shameful regression in educational policy and practice!

Ahahahaha 🤣 Elizabeth May explaining the tanker ban “especially to the attention of slow learners; Andrew Sheer, Danielle Smith, take note.”

I suspect that Inclusive Education is finished in AB. The premier is on CBC now talking about developing a new “special needs” policy, and blaming kids with complexities and language deficits as the problem in AB classrooms. No accountability for underfunding inclusive classrooms.

So this limited committee will “create a new policy for inclusive education” in AB? Current challenges in Inclusive Ed are nothing to do with lack of expertise in this area (Setting the Direction 2008, Action on Inclusion 2010). They are result of lack of gov commitment and funding.

Grateful to @naheednenshi.bsky.social and his NDP colleagues for their leadership in the Legislature yesterday and at today’s press conference. Alberta would be in such good hands with an NDP government. 👏🏼

Support for Jimmy Kimmel. The Irish say it best! www.tiktok.com/@latelaterte...

Any lessons for Alberta’s UCP government here? 🤔

What he really means is: “I am once again calling on the federal government to provide automatic enrolment to clients of provincial disability programs, including Albertans on AISH, so our government experiences no delays in clawing back $200 from vulnerable Albertans.”

@lukaszukab.bsky.social, Lethbridge community showing up in droves for #ForeverCanadian! ❤️

Alberta’s Perverse New Barriers to COVID Vaccines #Alberta The virus hits the old and poor hardest. The province is erecting hurdles for granting them protection. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

We are all stronger together. Sectarian divisions only advantage the wealthy and powerful. Jewish, Muslim, Christian, black, brown, white, etc… none of that matters. Let’s all answer the call of our shared humanity. We are all equal! 🤜🏾🤛🏾

How can you be Education Minister and not acknowledge the expertise that exists within schools/district offices? As Director of Inclusive Ed, I saw the hours teachers and admin spent making educated (based on research) decisions on where limited EA support could best be used to meet student need.

Here is our statement in response to Danielle Smith and her recent comments. We can't stand by and let people speak about our children like this.

Sculptures along the Portuguese Camiño brighten the way when the going gets tough. ❤️

WHO’s emergencies director, Mike Ryan, sounds the alarm on Israel’s ongoing genocide operation in Gaza. Netanyahu has turned the strip into an open air concentration camp and is deliberately starving civilians.

“You Canadians, you just showed up. And voted. And reminded the rest of us that sanity still exists.” #markcarney

"This policy is not about punishment, it's about redemption," says Poilievre. Redemption? Is he suggesting that addiction is a sin and people suffering from addictions need to atone? Is he setting himself up as a saviour? God help us, Canada. Please vote wisely!

“I implore all candidates not to ignore the rising tide of hate against transgender people and to do more to uphold our human rights.” Kiva-Marie Belt’s message is one all Canadians need to hear, and it resonates especially deeply here in Alberta.

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Maya Angelou PP models himself on Trump and will cause irreparable harm to Canadian institutions and society if CPC wins the election. Take nothing for granted. Please vote. #elbowsup

Pierre Poilievre never looks more inauthentic as when he’s standing in front of a group of ordinary Canadians, smiling and saying “These people behind me.” It’s clear he’s not one with them.

Now that AB gov has reversed its decision, following public outrage, to no longer supply popsicles, juice & snacks to non-admitted patients, could we exert pressure on gov to not reduce monthly AISH benefits for those eligible for federal support, & to reinstate the Child and Youth Support Program?

God preserve us from 4 years of Pierre Poilievre! How do people at his campaign events suffer through his endless droning and complaining? #CanadaStrong

Danielle Smith claims flying to Florida to pose with Ben Shapiro is “going into the lion’s den”. The truth is, it’s a trip to a Republican safe space, a far-right fundraiser & more about pumping the Premier’s ego than promoting Alberta. Albertans shouldn’t be on the hook to pay for it. #ableg

On #StPatricksDay we remember what it truly means to be Irish. A people who at home & abroad have overcome discrimination, division & conflict. We have a lesson to tell the world. Not the words of hate from the likes of McGregor or flag-waving racists. 🇮🇪

Never thought I’d live to see a day when the US is described as a “former ally” of Canada on CBC.

On #StPatricksDay - a message to those of Irish heritage who support anti-immigrant and far right politics. This quote is from Ireland’s great liberator when addressing Irish-American slave owners.

Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Pádraig! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ 🇮🇪

So 12-year-olds can’t make decisions about their pronouns without parent permission, but let’s send them out unsupervised with a loaded gun. A recipe for disaster!

UCP sending a strong message to dissenters today with this expulsion and Guthrie’s being put on probation.

“Perhaps the $180 million could be used to supply housing and helping get basic needs met. Studies have shown once housed a person substance use lessens. Perhaps the harm reduction supports could be put back in place until people are ready for help as dead people don’t recover.”

The best thing I ever did for my health and wellness was refusing to participate in “wellness” initiatives at work that added to a busy schedule. Employers concerned with wellness should address heavy workloads and free up employees to address their own wellness as they see fit.

Remember how angry Republicans and their supporters were when Former President Biden once spent a few hours at the beach? Where’s that outrage now?