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Sharing this from Facebook. TV news just keeps saying that teachers rejected 12% over years and 3000 new teachers without digging into that at ALL, and of course the usual suspects are out spewing misinformation. Facts matter.

@GCarabine @yomeeks She’s setting up to go after school boards… just like AHS

Very interesting.... Premier Smith has chosen not to address classroom complexity since she's been elected, but if teachers sign a MOA.....then she'll address classroom complexity? Alberta's lowest funded classrooms are the result of her decisions. 1/2 edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new…

@McAllisterBruce Resign. You showed your true colors. You are a disgrace.

Last night, while moderating the AB Next panel, I made an inappropriate remark to a participant. I regret saying it and I apologize. I’m committed to ensuring these conversations remain respectful and constructive.

“Forever Canadian movement gains ground…” #ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli play1037.ca/2025/07/03/for…

This scene gets more true and more ironic every time I see it.

This was the whole fucking point. The whole. Fucking. Point.

A clear sign of a successful campaign.

81% of Canadians don't know that the top CSIS intelligence officer just testified that Pierre Poilievre's former cpc PM steve harper was compromised by China.

“Axe the tax” is out. “Suppress the press” is in. Notice how the CPC handler keeps a firm grip on the mic and takes it away and turns it off so there can be no follow ups.

This tariff pause is going to be very bad for the factory I started building last week

unprecedented protests this morning on heard and macdonald islands, as the population rises up against trump imposition of 10% across the board tariffs.

meanwhile at the mcdonald islands peace was never an option

@ABDanielleSmith @benshapiro

Former Alberta premier says what the current one does not.

@rebeccakschulz This is just embarrassing- I’m so tired of the rhetoric.

Radical Alberta NDP MLA jumps ship to join Mark Carney. Orange truly is the new Red! There is ZERO difference between the NDP and the Liberal party of Canada now. Maybe a different colour, but same ideological activists, same broken promises.

No one can claim to put “Canada First” while refusing to be briefed on threats to our nation and people. Full stop. #cdnpoli #CanadaStrong

Both true

For all the dummies that still don’t get it If Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, were to obtain his top-secret security clearance, several implications and outcomes could follow based on the current context surrounding his decision: 1. **Access to Classified Information**: With a top-secret security clearance, Poilievre would gain access to sensitive intelligence, including classified reports like the unredacted version of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) report on foreign interference. This could include details about alleged foreign interference in Canadian politics, potentially involving members of his own party, as hinted at by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others. 2. **Restrictions on Public Disclosure**: Once cleared and briefed, Poilievre would be bound by the Security of Information Act, which imposes strict confidentiality obligations. He would not be able to publicly discuss or disclose classified details without risking legal consequences. This is a key reason he has cited for refusing clearance—he argues it would "gag" him, limiting his ability to criticize the government or act on the information politically. 3. **Ability to Address Party Vulnerabilities**: Clearance would allow Poilievre to learn about any Conservative parliamentarians or candidates potentially involved in or targeted by foreign interference. He could then take internal actions, such as removing compromised individuals from caucus or candidacy lists, though he’d need to do so discreetly to comply with secrecy rules. Critics, including NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, argue this knowledge is essential for a party leader to protect national security and their own party’s integrity. 4. **Shift in Political Strategy**: Poilievre has maintained that avoiding clearance keeps him free to press the government publicly on foreign interference without being "muzzled." If he gets clearance, his current strategy of demanding public disclosure of names (e.g., parliamentarians allegedly linked to foreign interference) might lose traction, as he’d be privy to the information himself but unable to share it. This could force a pivot in how he approaches the issue politically. 5. **Impact on Public Perception**: Obtaining clearance might bolster his credibility with Canadians who, according to polls like one from the Angus Reid Institute, largely believe party leaders should have it (66% overall, including 60% of Conservative voters). However, it could also fuel speculation from opponents, like the Liberals, that he’s been hiding something by delaying, depending on what the intelligence reveals and how he handles it. 6. **Potential as Prime Minister**: If Poilievre becomes prime minister without prior clearance, he’d need to obtain it immediately upon taking office to fulfill the role’s responsibilities, which include receiving daily intelligence briefings and making decisions on classified matters. Getting it now could prepare him for that transition, avoiding any perception of unreadiness. Conversely, continuing to refuse it might raise questions about his ability to lead on national security if elected. In short, if Poilievre gets his security clearance, he’d gain critical knowledge but lose some political flexibility, reshaping how he navigates foreign interference debates and manages his party. The exact outcome would depend on what he learns, how he adapts, and how his opponents and the public respond.

@PierrePoilievre Boots, not Suits? I thought Carney was all slogans? When was the last time you wore a pair of boots?

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Painting Trump and Trudeau/Carney as dual threats to Alberta will play very well among the Wexiters (but not the ones that want to join the US), but how well will it play with the rest of Albertans?