If you want democracy, don’t try to do an end-run around democracy. Test your ideas in the electoral process. The judiciary is supposed to also serve as a check and balance to potential political corruption. And they do. To frame it as anti-democratic is bordering on rhetorical insanity.

Fourth, that a petition or referendum is a democratic right. No. It’s a statutory right, triggered by gov’t law (CIA) or gov’t action (unilateral referendum call) but there is no charter right to a referendum. This is Haig from Supreme Court (considering federal non binding referendum regime).

Why do we need a public inquiry into the voters list scandal? Because none of the ongoing investigations offer the level of public accountability required. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Why do we need a public inquiry into the voters list scandal? Because limited, piecemeal, closed-door, hamstrung investigations aren't enough. Here's my interview with Calgary’s Eyeopener this morning. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Alberta’s Voters-List Scandal Deserves a Public Inquiry. Now.

This is an egregious breach of privacy and democratic trust. Albertans deserve answers before they cast another single ballot.

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Albertans should not be asked to vote in any referendum or election while basic questions remain unanswered about our democratic institutions. Premier Smith should call a public inquiry. Now. 🔗https://drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/albertas-voters-list-scandal-deserves

#wakeupalberta #abpoli #UCP This just might be the most important petition I've signed since becoming a resistor. Please take a moment to read and sign it. Help protect democracy and the democratic process in Alberta and Canada www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

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Orlagh O Kelly (@orlaghokelly)

I grew up in Alberta. Over and over again, federal laws and constitutional protections were what saved us from draconian policies and laws. I knew the value of federalism long before I understood what...

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Narrative vs. reality: Alex Pretti. My conversation with @timothysnyder.bsky.social out today. #ResistICE

"This provision provides that anyone who contravenes section 20, on the use of the voters’ information, is guilty of an offence punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000 or imprisonment of 1 (one) year, or both." #RecallNally mmmh which should I pick? #UCPClownShow #ABpoli #Ableg #DaleNally

Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph 🪶🌿🇵🇸🇳🇬🇱🇧🇨🇦@jennyyeremiy.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Dale Nally’s actions demonstrate the UCP may use your information outside of their rights as a MLA as per section 20(2)(c) of the Elections Act. Gotta love Orlagh O’Kelly’s work okellylaw.ca/blog/the-rec...

Postmedia, which recently seized full control of print media in NS (happened in AB decades ago), is driving these wedges into communities that have traditionally been highly sympathetic to poverty. This will manifest as fearful news stories that create danger out of thin air. Like the story above.

In which I pay Calgary police $250 for the privilege of seeing them beat me into concussion, for them to decide months later not to hand it over. Their reason? The evidence could influence a public body’s opinion of the beating. drugdatadecoded.ca/calgary-poli...

Calgary police withhold evidence of brutality as final UofC protest charges fall

New documents reveal Calgary Police Service suppressed evidence of brutality by officers at the University of Calgary on May 9, 2024. Among this was camera footage from senior officers that should hav...

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Breaking down Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause

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It shook me that white man at Fox News was allowed to say all homeless people should be killed. On live TV. I WAS homeless a decade ago. The isolation you experience after being cast off by people is why I refuse to speak to anyone who knew me back then. It’s unforgivable what the homeless endure

Ironically that Trump’s SM site is called *Truth* Social *Fiction* Social Or *Lie* Social would be accurate.

Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪@brexitbin.bsky.social · last yr.

If you've ever wondered why Trump lies all the time, this explanation by Professor Timothy Snyder is the best you'll ever hear. Please listen to it and pass it on. It makes everything so much clearer! [SOUND ON 🔊]

ICE racially profiles Native Americans, the People of the First Nation, the real citizens of America! They look as if they regret pulling these wonderful ladies over. They get an earful.

The UCP if they were a bar brawl:

New Canadian tourism campaign drops: #CanadaSky 🇨🇦

Je vous recommande cet article de La Presse : Personne ne croit les États-Unis

Doug Ford will most likely reintroduce legislation that will make being homeless in public criminal. At the same time, we are facing myriad impacts from tariffs that could destroy people's livelihoods. Homelessness is set to get worse; it shouldn't be criminalized. www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

Doug Ford faces a long list of challenges in his third term as premier. Here are some of the biggest

Tariffs, a slowing economy, an affordability crisis, too few doctors, fixing hallway health care and dealing with encampments — it's a long list of issues facing Ford.

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Blogger/Blogspot, which is owned by Google, has taken down one of the main sites in Canada that documents hate groups and far-right extremist activity:

Kurt Phillips (ARC Collective)@arccollective.bsky.social · last yr.

Well. Seems that Anti-Racist Canada has been deleted by Blogger for some reason.

Representation without taxation for a handful of billionaires, taxation without representation for the rest of us.

Je n'achète plus d'Amazon. Il y a d'autres options lorsqu'on ne peut pas trouver ce qu'on veut localement. Look for local sources or order directly from merchants online. We don't need Amazon.

SoundsKugle 🐝🌅@soundskugle.bsky.social · 2y ago

www.mtlblog.com/amazon-quebe... A social media movement called "Ici, on boycotte Amazon" ("Here, we boycott Amazon") has started 2 gain traction. The campaign reflects growing discontent among Quebecers & a push 2 encourage support for local businesses as an alternative 2 the corporation #cdnpoli 🇨🇦

Canada could be in stronger position than U.S. if trade war breaks out: economist Paul Krugman. albertapolitics.ca/2025/01/cana...

Canada could be in stronger position than U.S. if trade war breaks out: economist Paul Krugman - Alberta Politics

Canada may find itself in a stronger position than the United States if a trade war breaks out between the two countries.  Don’t take my word for that. That’s Paul Krugman speaking.  You know, the dis...

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Peu d’enjeux parviennent à unir les Canadiens autant que le désir de ne pas être américain. Ma chronique → lactualite.com/politique/ce...

More of an argument for mass resignations than for Hegseth.

Sexual Harassment Panda@cockmagic.bsky.social · 2y ago

The party of hypocrites and lowlifes.