Jo 🍁

@TheBreakdownAB Sounds like Smith is running the government like her mentor down south runs his.

“A legal dispute between a contractor and Sam Mraiche… has stopped work on one of three provincially funded addiction recovery centres and is threatening a work stoppage at a second.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/03/2…

@calgaryherald “Canada in talks with U.S. energy officials on Keystone XL revival.” That sounds so bad of PMMC doesn’t it. 🙄

@calgaryherald OMG…

Bell: Not yet but Danielle Smith prepares Alberta for the worst from Carney calgaryherald.com/opinion/column…

@TheBlueGem3 How wonderful for you. 🙂

In a world of darkness today I chatted with my 85 yo great Aunt who babysat my child ages 1-8 years old so I could work. What a positive, fun loving soul that contributed to so many wonderful memories & experiences that helped shape this amazing ambition kid. It takes a village

MUST READ LONG TWEET on #TurkeyTylenol Please repost if you agree. Let’s put this into human terms, the impact on Alberta’s children in fall and winter 2022. A new Premier rejected key public health advice on vaccination and viral spread, and removed the Chief Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Deena Hinshaw) on Nov 14, 2022, during a “tridemic,” when multiple respiratory viruses were circulating at the same time. Many Alberta children became ill. Most had typical viral infections. But many became very sick. Not minor illness, but serious complications. They were dehydrated. They were struggling to breathe. Some were septic. They filled hospital and ER beds across Alberta. During this period, a ~$70 million children’s acetaminophen procurement was announced as part of the response to this crisis by Premier @ABDanielleSmith This human story has been lost, while key facts have emerged through reporting by: 1. City news: @jsjamato edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/03/… 2. Cindy Tran: Postmedia @kccindytran edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new… 3. Globe & Mail team: @CarrieTait, @Tom_Cardoso & @alanna_smithh theglobeandmail.com/canada/article… There is now an Auditor General investigation, a judicial review and addendum, and RCMP involvement. How did we get here? Policy decisions were made in a fast-moving crisis. The question is, were they evidence-based and well governed? …the answer is…NO. As an ER physician, former Associate Health Minister, HQCA Board Chair: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not life-saving. It treats fever and pain, not the illness. 1. FACTS: • Fever rarely harms; the underlying infection does • Treating fever improves comfort, not outcomes • Frontline clinicians were not calling for $70m and large stockpiles of children’s acetaminophen or anti-inflammatories 2. MORE FACTS: • There was a real shortage across Canada, driven by demand • The U.S. faced similar pressure without declaring a national shortage • Health Canada ensures safety and access • Provinces decide what to buy, how much, and from whom Emergency importation was allowed, not full approval. • Alberta committed ~$70M for ~5 million bottles • ~1.47 million bottles (~$20M) were received Public reporting indicates: • ~1% of product was used • Large quantities expired and were destroyed • Some product was donated • Significant funds were paid for product not delivered This raises serious questions about value, decision making, planning, and oversight. 3. WHAT WENT WRONG: • Large-volume procurement under uncertainty • Limited transparency • Delivery gaps • Overstock → expiry and disposal • Storage (~$478K) and disposal (~$718K) costs • Ongoing investigations, including reported RCMP activity This does not appear to be a clinical failure. It raises concerns about procurement and political governance failure. 4. THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER: • Why ~$70M on a non-life-saving medication? • Why elevate it to a Premier-level response? • What procurement process was used? • Were established suppliers (Apotex, J&J) considered? • Who approved volume, pricing, and payment terms? • What due diligence was done on supply and shelf life? • Were risks (expiry, non-delivery) assessed? • Where does accountability sit: AHS, Alberta Health, the Minister/Premier’s office, or all three? 5. MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO ALBERTA’S CHILDREN: ERs were not full of kids needing acetaminophen, Tylenol & anti-inflammatories. They were full of children and adults with serious complications from infections requiring: • Oxygen • Monitoring • IV fluids • IV antibiotics • Hospital and ICU care Pediatric hospital beds were full. Admitted patients, including children, stayed in ERs for prolonged periods. Waiting rooms backed up. This was a capacity and flow crisis that exists today. 6. THE REAL PROBLEM: The “Tridemic,” multiple infections at once: • RSV • Influenza • COVID-19 7. WHY IT WORSENED: • Less consistent public health messaging (no Chief Medical Officer of Health) • Suboptimal vaccination uptake (new gov't policy) • Variable masking and mitigation (new gov't policy) • Limited clear guidance (new gov't policy) • A predictable winter surge 8. THE REAL EMERGENCY, STILL PRESENT TODAY: • Insufficient hospital capacity • Workforce shortages • Limited primary care access • Gaps in home and long-term care • Ongoing system flow challenges 9. WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRIORITIZED: • Medical leadership to inform elected officials • Measures to reduce transmission • Vaccination and public education • Procurement aligned with clinical need • Multiple reliable supply sources • Strong primary and community care • Planning ahead, not reactive purchasing 10. BOTTOM LINE: This was not about fever. It was about serious infections overwhelming an understaffed, under-built, and strained health system. You don’t fix that with Tylenol. You fix the underlying cause and repair the system. A wise old man once told me that to fix healthcare, we need 3 things: 1. Money - accountable investment 2. Manpower - trained staff 3. Materials - beds, infrastructure, and medical equipment 11. SOLUTIONS: • Strengthen governance and oversight by separating policy-making from front-line operational decisions • Improve transparency and accountability • Align political messaging with clinical reality • Invest in human and capital infrastructure where patients need care Public reporting and ongoing investigations have raised serious questions about decision-making. Those processes are ongoing. 12. MEANWHILE: Albertans continue to experience delays in care, including cases of deterioration and deaths in ER waiting rooms while waiting, as highlighted by Dr. @pfparks and Alberta’s emergency physicians. 13. My question: If one high-profile procurement shows these gaps, what does that mean for the rest of healthcare and government spending and contracting? Albertans deserve answers. Albertans deserve transparency. Albertans deserve better leadership. 14. FINAL THOUGHT & QUESTION: Have we as a society and our government learned anything? #ABleg #ABpoli #AHS #ABHealth @Alberta_UCP @RachelNotley @albertaNDP @djclimenhaga @cspotweet @ryanjespersen @TheBreakdownAB @ShayeGanam

@cutecanukgirl 🤣 you’re funny. You do know alberta has tax on it right? Right? And that the tax on gas has nothing to do with equalization. Right?

Omg gas prices today 😭🤯😭🤯 1.769 in Alberta. Time to separate from Canada, get rid of the penalizing taxes that push costs up and get rid of the ridiculous liberal policies that don't want us to produce it. Bonus for not having equalization payments from high prices

@LinusEkenstam I like that one…🤣 Probably wouldn’t last long though.

China makes these "boneless" sofas, packs them in boxes and ship to the US. It might be alarming for IKEA. Logistics costs are plummeting, costs decreasing.

@Iluvhikingjen I think we know more about American politics than they do 🤣

I think Canadians know more about American politics than Americans know about Canadian politics. Hope this helps.

@calgaryherald Cuz she loves the US. And will supply it for free I’m betting . I knew she’d be all over keystone..🤨

Smith calls for new southbound pipelines, says U.S. could call 'first dibs' on Canadian oil exports calgaryherald.com/commodities/en…

Now why would Smith and the rest of them bother to consult or do an impact study? Time for an election.

@ratzlaff Wow, was it ever. Nice shot.

Sunday morning's foggy sunrise over Calgary🇨🇦 was amazing!

@DonBraid Why couldn’t she just say hey…lookie…it’s Alberta’s ? Probably because she was going to keep it. She champions only herself.

Again: The golden cat Smith accepted goes public with an actual photo. She's a leopard, not just any cat - and not gold either. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/column… #ableg #bpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

@Vittoriog82 @SpencerHakimian 🙄 it’s not a movie, this involves the whole world.

@SpencerHakimian Don’t worry. They have no choices. Buy some 🍿 and enjoy the 🎥

🚨BREAKING: IRAN SAYS IT WILL NOT REOPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT

@mickeyamery They should be neutral and follow the law. You know the ever changing one…

Alberta’s courts should reflect Albertans. Alongside Premiers Danielle Smith, Doug Ford, Scott Moe, and Francois Legault, we’re calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to bring in a new, collaborative approach to the judicial appointment process. See the letter below 👇

@GlobalCalgary They have an obligation to the people who voted for them to be there. Doing what they are is very suspicious and quite frankly ridiculous.

Wetaskiwin councillors are considering hiring a contractor to help them address public backlash, as rumours swirl over why the mayor has been banned from city hall since January. globalnews.ca/news/11744617/…

. Breaking down the bills some Alberta oil and gas companies refusing to pay. From lease payments owed to landowners to mounting municipal tax bills and more. A break down Alberta oil and gas companies are skipping out on paying their bills. Deadbeats. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-surfac…

Alberta budget fails to close infrastructure deficit, say rural municipal leaders. Rural AB municipalities are facing an infrastructure deficit estimated to exceed $17 billion as of 2023, with projections reaching $25 billion by 2026. Where's the money? cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

Danielle Smith would never have revealed that she flew on private jets and stayed at luxury hotels, all funded by the Saudi Arabian government, if I hadn't directly questioned her about it last week. The issue isn't about the golden cat statue. It's about the Premier accepting all manner of lavish gifts from a foreign government without a second thought. Twice the corruption with none of the competence. We deserve better.

@funtomvids Keep them dumb and keep them poor…the conservative way.

🟥 Pierre Poilievre doesn't believe in education. When have you ever heard him speak on it, other than consistently attacking international students? 🤷🏻‍♂️ We know why. He is of that right-wing belief that a less educated population is easier to manipulate and control. Thank goodness we have a Prime Minister who believes in investing in the future. 📖 ✅

Alleged ‘Mafia-Style’ Negotiations as Ethics Investigation Stalls (at our wayward Alberta Energy Regulator). theenergymix.com/alberta-landow…