Last week, I learned an adjudicator had sided with me in 5 inquiries re: the province refusing to release results of its Alberta Next surveys GOA published the multiple choice results in Dec but has been ordered to give me 213 pages of open-answer replies that haven't yet been shared #ableg #abpoli

From the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health services today: “Alberta’s government is now reviewing this decision. More information will be shared once the review is complete.”

At Alberta Next panels last year, the support for the proposal to "take more control of immigration" by withholding services was wildly popular. Up in Grande Prairie in Sept., Smith said there will be some items on which "we heard enough, we are going to move them, and we don't need a referendum."

Well, that happened fast: "The change means people on International Experience Canada (IEC) Type 58 work permits, including working holiday and young professional visa holders, are no longer eligible for Alberta’s public health system." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The only in-depth follow I've seen in Alberta on this. This kind of journalistic work takes weeks and the impact of these government decisions will span decades. #abed #ableg

ICYMI: Yesterday, Fraser said if Alberta withdraws funding for the courts in protest, the feds won't backstop it. @jaredwesley.ca expressed concern that cases will be thrown out if they are delayed... "That's the least conservative approach to law and order that I've heard of." shorturl.at/EdN3w

Alberta's Smith owes answers before separation vote: former federal minister Dion From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selection Must read NEWS from @reportrix.bsky.social today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

The Alberta government didn't volunteer a timeline for its ultimatum, released today but sent more than a week ago, and the federal justice ministry's statement focused almost entirely on the general importance of an independent judiciary. From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Corb Lund’s petition effort to outlaw new coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is one step closer to being able to gather signatures.

Some interesting commentary here - great story from @meksmith.bsky.social today www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

From @mattscace.bsky.social today: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Hat tip to @jack-farrell.bsky.social for his work right off the hop today distilling many, many more words than are printed here summarizing Smith’s commentary about the role of courts in Alberta, and the legislative actions that impacted them, over many, many months.

Comes a few weeks after Danielle Smith derided courts as "gatekeepers" getting in way of democracy, and used legislation to quash judge's ruling on validity of separatist referendum. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

In a way, Trumpworld’s new hunger for Alberta is a big blow to the province’s separatist campaign: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me

Rest assured a recent public inspection report cleared this facility as compliant with accommodation standards. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Good journalism, this one: “In nearly two hours standing outside, canvassers got seven signatures of the 9,503 required to trigger a recall election…” The target, like most other recall bids around Alberta, requires more than 100 signatures on average per day for 90 days…. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“We have to think beyond our own political interests here. We're talking about the structure of a democracy and how for it to be a healthy democracy, there have to be checks and balances,” says one former Alberta justice minister. 👇

I truly hope you or your loved ones are not among the people who are suffering or experiencing a worse outcome while waiting for care in an Alberta ER and/or hospitals. However, if you are/were, please consider sharing your experience - use the form at the bottom of this story. #AbHealth #AbLeg

Spoiler: we didn't

"There are no plans to recall the legislature.” To be expected. But when you tell reporters not to ask about the thing … www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

That’s pretty much that from @jack-farrell.bsky.social today www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/fir...

Alberta orders judge-led inquiry into death of man waiting for care in hospital It’s also rolling out new system where physicians will be triaging, and even treating, people in emerg waiting rooms. From @reportrix.bsky.social and me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/alber...

New from me: the Alberta lawyer leading the charge for separatism had a law society hearing today over his COVID-era correspondence with government and public health officials — some of whom he threatened with prosecution for “crimes against humanity” edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

NEW: A podcaster accused of harassing a former AHS director said he was hired by an Edmonton lawyer, court docs show. That lawyer has ties to Sam Mraiche, who owns companies at the centre of Alberta's procurement controversy. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social

Colleague Jo Horwood and I tried to find out, how many books were pulled off Alberta school shelves as a result of the gov't order? And what books were they? Turns out, the names of the books are a secret #AbLeg #AbEd www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“The chaos and confusion and exhaustion is very similar to the same confusion, chaos and exhaustion that we've seen from the government on how they've been handling the coal situation for the last six years," Corb Lund says. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery faces recall petition nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/17/c...

'Bite me': Alberta baker challenges premier's office over boycott tied to recall nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/18/b...

Great read from @jack-farrell.bsky.social. Out of Alberta's 19 premiers, only Smith and Social Credit leader William Aberhart have faced a citizen recall. Aberhart blamed shadowy forces behind the scenes pulling strings to orchestrate his ouster. Weeks later, his government voted to repeal the act.

The bill has now passed with no further amendments — with its passage the legislature adjourned for the year. MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.

Alberta government amends bill after chief electoral officer warns it harms trust, independence It’s a pretty scathing letter from the elections head, and my math says gov amended bill no less than 6 hours after every MLA received it. From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...

Why Danielle Smith's government is not withstanding so many court challenges: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... by me

Everything you need to know about Justice Feasby’s ruling on the Alberta separatism question today, from @jack-farrell.bsky.social : www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche over allegations he made illegal political donations in 2023 www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social

Quite the scathing 'epilogue' that Justice Feasby added to his decision, in response to legislation tabled by Alberta's UCP government just yesterday:

There is a LOT in this legislation, to the point that big changes for Alberta's legal regulator are all the way at the bottom, including: -Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope -Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Are you exhausted by the incessant MSM jerks like @_jack_farrell and @reportrix reporting on Alberta recall campaigns? Me too! Click this link below if you think journalism needs some serious, serious help. Like this if you are irritated by journalism

Auditor general finds stalling, bad planning, big losses in devastating report on Dynalife fiasco. Remember when it took weeks to get a blood test? Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #abhealth #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately From @reportrix.bsky.social: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/smith...

Union for Alberta hospital workers issues strike notice; picketing to begin Saturday From @fakihabaig.bsky.social: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Reposting with addendum from the former head of the Alberta Medical Association, who flatly calls out the premier's chief of staff for spreading misinformation (Rob's not lying about the polling numbers. There is a similar spread on more than one poll):

You'll see a lot of different numbers bandied about on this. Not wrong, but $125 million includes other stuff like cancelled central lab that was approved by the NDP, and other sunk taxpayer $ that didn't necessarily go to DynaLife. Full report here, it's a humdinger: www.oag.ab.ca/reports/an-e...

Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination status on Monday, by @kkirkup.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com

"This is a milestone which should have never been crossed, and today we fight so that it won't be crossed again.” A dispatch from me and @reportrix.bsky.social on Alberta’s student walkout in response to the government’s back to work order for teachers and the use of the notwithstanding clause.

“What happens in Alberta will have implications for public sector labour relations across the country. Rights aren’t absolute. But using the notwithstanding clause in this way constitutes a direct attack on unionized workers,” said Larry Savage, a professor of labour studies at Brock University.

Alberta uses Charter's notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work From @reportrix.bsky.social and me today, with updates to come as government sits into the night to pass the bill. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

"It's always the right wing that's using the notwithstanding clause and they're using it to play wedge politics. And however you feel about trans rights … the reality is this — we need to respect people's freedom." -Wab Kinew www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/man...