https://damoclesedge.com/feed Political and policy news from Alberta and western Canada. en-ca Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:14:50 +0000 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-fort-chipewyan-advance-voting-9.7385088 2026-10-16T23:43-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-fort-chipewyan-advance-voting-9.7385088 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:43:00 -0600 articlenewsAB (CBC Edmonton) https://www.stalbertgazette.com/alberta-decides/carney-calls-for-people-to-vote-and-for-unity-at-raucous-edmonton-rally-12905096 2026-10-16T22:49-06:00|https://www.stalbertgazette.com/alberta-decides/carney-calls-for-people-to-vote-and-for-unity-at-raucous-edmonton-rally-12905096 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:49:00 -0600 articlenewsAB (St. Albert Gazette) https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/carney-preaches-cooperation-as-albertas-independence-referendum-approaches/77950 2026-10-16T22:28-06:00|https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/carney-preaches-cooperation-as-albertas-independence-referendum-approaches/77950 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:28:00 -0600 articlenewsAB (Western Standard) https://x.com/ExnerPirot/status/2111291563917885592 2026-10-16T21:01-06:00|https://x.com/ExnerPirot/status/2111291563917885592 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:01:00 -0600 xxSK Canada's largest helium purification facility has begun operating in southwest Saskatchewan, strengthening the province's position as the nation's largest producer of helium.  The new facility, located near Stewart Valley, will produce approximately 73 million cubic feet of helium per year. https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/october/15/canadas-largest-helium-purification-facility-opens-in-southwest-saskatchewan (Heather Exner-Pirot) https://x.com/ikwilson/status/2111287331525140521 2026-10-16T20:45-06:00|https://x.com/ikwilson/status/2111287331525140521 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:45:00 -0600 xxAB You don’t have to take anyone’s word for it—including mine. Our Alberta Transition Council has published hundreds of pages of transition planning, financial analysis and assumptions. Whether you agree or disagree, I encourage you to read the research and ask informed questions. https://albertatransitioncouncil.com/ (Keith Wilson) https://x.com/thecritcomp/status/2111287290295431519 2026-10-16T20:44-06:00|https://x.com/thecritcomp/status/2111287290295431519 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:44:00 -0600 xxAB I honestly believe that no matter what happens on October 19th, Premier Smith’s days at UCP leader are done as of the AGM. It’s just been such an incredibly bad look and so naively, childishly silly of her to pretend she can negotiate in good faith with this Laurentian ghoul. (The Critical Compass) https://newsroom.calgary.ca/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-100-calgary-homes-in-eagle-ridge-and-heritage-park/ 2026-10-16T20:09-06:00|https://newsroom.calgary.ca/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-100-calgary-homes-in-eagle-ridge-and-heritage-park/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:09:00 -0600 articlemunicipalAB (City of Calgary) https://x.com/judyatrinh/status/2111273179234902298 2026-10-16T19:48-06:00|https://x.com/judyatrinh/status/2111273179234902298 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:48:00 -0600 xxAB At least 2 protestors have been escorted out by security at the Forever Canadian rally in Edmonton where Prime Minister Mark Carney is speaking (Judy Trinh) https://x.com/judyatrinh/status/2111270224754516007 2026-10-16T19:37-06:00|https://x.com/judyatrinh/status/2111270224754516007 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:37:00 -0600 xxAB In Edmonton- at the Forever Canadian rally- the calls are for more than just staying in Canada. It’s about saying “No to the Nine” On the ballot- 9 other referendum questions about constitutional reform and AB controlling its own immigration (Judy Trinh) https://x.com/judyatrinh/status/2111268862213890116 2026-10-16T19:31-06:00|https://x.com/judyatrinh/status/2111268862213890116 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:31:00 -0600 xxAB Prime Minister’s opening at the Forever Canadian rally in Edmonton. “It’s good to be home.” (Judy Trinh) https://x.com/Dave_Eby/status/2111261379160404173 2026-10-16T19:01-06:00|https://x.com/Dave_Eby/status/2111261379160404173 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:01:00 -0600 xxBC There’s a clear choice in this election. We can keep building and hiring, or we can cancel and fire. We’re choosing to build. We’re choosing to keep people working. A BC NDP government will deliver a toll-free Massey Tunnel that gets people and goods where they need to go. (David Eby) https://x.com/DonBraid/status/2111258248909332917 2026-10-16T18:49-06:00|https://x.com/DonBraid/status/2111258248909332917 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 -0600 xxAB Politicians of all stripes are piling on to vote for Canada, and much of the fervor comes from conservatives. Column. (Don Braid) https://x.com/Adam_Stirling/status/2111258143435206722 2026-10-16T18:49-06:00|https://x.com/Adam_Stirling/status/2111258143435206722 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 -0600 xxBC Not that anybody in the NDP cares what anything says, but "English law, which ultimately came to govern aboriginal rights, accepted that the aboriginal peoples possessed pre-existing laws and interests, and recognized their continuance in the absence of extinguishment, by… (Adam Stirling) https://x.com/gilmcgowan/status/2111257925566202037 2026-10-16T18:48-06:00|https://x.com/gilmcgowan/status/2111257925566202037 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:48:00 -0600 xxAB As we near referendum day, a new poll shows that Albertans she threw Danielle Smith’s tactics and understanding that her referendum isn’t really an exercise in democracy, but rather a MAGA-inspired (and perhaps MAGA-supported) effort to weaken Canada at the worst possible time. (Gil McGowan) https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/10/16/Our-Parasocial-Relationship-Politicians/ 2026-10-16T18:40-06:00|https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2026/10/16/Our-Parasocial-Relationship-Politicians/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:40:00 -0600 articlenewsBC Candidates in B.C.'s snap election are leaning on jokes, music and reels to connect with voters. (The Tyee) https://x.com/abacusdataca/status/2111253615428108755 2026-10-16T18:31-06:00|https://x.com/abacusdataca/status/2111253615428108755 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:31:00 -0600 xxAB New Abacus Data poll: Albertans expect the referendum debate to have real consequences. 60% expect immigrants to avoid Alberta over potential service restrictions. 55% expect more tensions with other provinces. 52% expect businesses to delay or cancel investments. https://abacusdata.ca/albertans-trust-the-referendum-count-but-not-the-aftermath-67-want-government-to-turn-the-page/ (Abacus Data) https://x.com/thecritcomp/status/2111251411195572674 2026-10-16T18:22-06:00|https://x.com/thecritcomp/status/2111251411195572674 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:22:00 -0600 xxAB We were happy to film this Alberta independence debate between Keith Wilson vs Bill Jones at The 2026 Reclaiming Alberta Conference. Constitutional flaws, equalization, treaties, transition costs & the firewall letter. @ikwilson @LetABDecide @we_unify… (The Critical Compass) https://x.com/ElectionsAB/status/2111245888035094680 2026-10-16T18:00-06:00|https://x.com/ElectionsAB/status/2111245888035094680 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0600 xxAB 2026 Referendum - Special Ballot Deadline Passed No further special ballots can be accepted. Check your confirmation link to track your status. If your SB is not marked as accepted and voted by 5:00pm on Sunday, Oct 18, you may vote in person at your assigned voting location. (Elections Alberta) https://x.com/APTNNews/status/2111241360808329666 2026-10-16T17:42-06:00|https://x.com/APTNNews/status/2111241360808329666 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:42:00 -0600 xxMB Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew were in Thompson, Manitoba to usher in the next chapter for one of the country’s most significant nickel mining operations. (APTN News) https://x.com/ikwilson/status/2111240285024133251 2026-10-16T17:38-06:00|https://x.com/ikwilson/status/2111240285024133251 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:38:00 -0600 xxAB "He’s not in Alberta campaigning *for* Remain [the sure winner on Monday] he's campaigning *against* Option 2, which he didn’t campaign against in QC's recent election -- and how Ottawa works" @nspector4 (Keith Wilson) https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/exclusive-prime-minister-mark-carney-1792193638/ 2026-10-16T17:33-06:00|https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/exclusive-prime-minister-mark-carney-1792193638/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:33:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (Real Talk Ryan Jespersen) https://www.westernstandard.news/news/will-independence-supporters-be-kicked-out-of-the-ucp-smith-wont-say/77949 2026-10-16T17:28-06:00|https://www.westernstandard.news/news/will-independence-supporters-be-kicked-out-of-the-ucp-smith-wont-say/77949 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:28:00 -0600 articlenewsAB Premier Danielle Smith declined to say whether independence supporters will be forced out of the UCP if Albertans vote to remain in Canada. (Western Standard) https://x.com/ABDanielleSmith/status/2111233565761671312 2026-10-16T17:11-06:00|https://x.com/ABDanielleSmith/status/2111233565761671312 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:11:00 -0600 xxAB It cannot be understated: our broken immigration system has caused high unemployment, high home prices and high inflation. It must be fixed and provincial rights strengthened. Today, the Prime Minister got a copy of our referendum questions including the 9 on immigration and… (Danielle Smith) https://x.com/APTNNews/status/2111233085148696992 2026-10-16T17:09-06:00|https://x.com/APTNNews/status/2111233085148696992 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:09:00 -0600 xxMB Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has garnered a lot of attention for his stance that residential school should not be considered a crime. Niigaan Sinclair shares his thoughts on criminalization, saying you can't reason with the unreasonable. Truth & Politics… (APTN News) https://x.com/EnergiMedia/status/2111230359333724624 2026-10-16T16:58-06:00|https://x.com/EnergiMedia/status/2111230359333724624 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:58:00 -0600 xxAB Majority of Albertans Blame Danielle Smith for Unleashing Separatism @gilmcgowan of @ABFedLabour with a new @abacusdataca poll: Albertans don't want the Oct 19 referendum @ABDanielleSmith has lost her moral centre - if she ever had one. (Energi Media) https://x.com/TheBreakdownAB/status/2111229379573645325 2026-10-16T16:54-06:00|https://x.com/TheBreakdownAB/status/2111229379573645325 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:54:00 -0600 xxAB The Alberta Prosperity Project is calling for separatists to decline questions 1 - 9 to deny Danielle Smith the mandate she’s seeking. (The Breakdown (Nate Pike)) https://x.com/FriendsMedicare/status/2111216601739800614 2026-10-16T16:03-06:00|https://x.com/FriendsMedicare/status/2111216601739800614 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:03:00 -0600 xxAB This conversation between Alberta doctors is worth your listen! Important refresher on Bill 11 & 'dual practice', the major risks it poses to patients & systems, & some overdue solutions to our health care issues. 📢Amplify their calls to action (Friends of Medicare) https://x.com/mattgurney/status/2111215634805862893 2026-10-16T16:00-06:00|https://x.com/mattgurney/status/2111215634805862893 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0600 xxAB Carney tours Alberta ... will the west vote out? (Matt Gurney) https://x.com/bobmackin/status/2111209651576729670 2026-10-16T15:36-06:00|https://x.com/bobmackin/status/2111209651576729670 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:36:00 -0600 xxBC Grand Chief Stewart Phillip’s Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs received $3.01 million from the NDP #BCGov between April 2025 and April 2026, according to public accounts. (Bob Mackin) https://x.com/BillTieleman/status/2111209001987998054 2026-10-16T15:33-06:00|https://x.com/BillTieleman/status/2111209001987998054 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:33:00 -0600 xxBC Most #Vancouver voters want a new mayor, but challengers split change vote: new poll shows Pete Fry at 28% and Ken Sim at 27% but also has 38% saying Sim deserves re-election, which doesn't add up! 🤔 #vanpoli #bcpoli (Bill Tieleman) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-speaker-apology-expenses-weedmark-9.7383990 2026-10-16T15:29-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-speaker-apology-expenses-weedmark-9.7383990 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:29:00 -0600 articlenewsSK (CBC Saskatchewan) https://x.com/sitkamedia/status/2111206335291547773 2026-10-16T15:23-06:00|https://x.com/sitkamedia/status/2111206335291547773 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:23:00 -0600 xxBC Asked whether the lieutenant-governor resisted his request for a snap election, BC NDP leader David Eby defends the decision, citing his government's narrow majority and challenges passing legislation: “I'm here to say to British Columbians, it wasn't working. I need a strong… (Sitka Media) https://x.com/sitkamedia/status/2111205246081147287 2026-10-16T15:18-06:00|https://x.com/sitkamedia/status/2111205246081147287 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0600 xxBC BC NDP leader David Eby rejects calls from the BC Conservatives to drop Richmond-Bridgeport candidate Linda Li over a real estate regulatory infraction: “I'm not firing Linda Li. She had a regulatory infraction, paid the fine, did the remedial training.” (Sitka Media) https://x.com/sitkamedia/status/2111204821374283995 2026-10-16T15:17-06:00|https://x.com/sitkamedia/status/2111204821374283995 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:17:00 -0600 xxBC Asked about school overcrowding in Surrey, BC NDP leader David Eby highlights his government's record on building new student spaces: “In Surrey alone, our government built 16,000 additional student seats." (Sitka Media) https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/eby-not-firing-candidate-who-misled-provincial-real-estate-regulator-12903448 2026-10-16T15:15-06:00|https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/eby-not-firing-candidate-who-misled-provincial-real-estate-regulator-12903448 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:15:00 -0600 articlenewsBC (Business in Vancouver) https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2111203578006364173 2026-10-16T15:12-06:00|https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2111203578006364173 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:12:00 -0600 xxBC NEW - @UBCIC grand chief Stewart Phillip says he only endorses @Emily_Lowan in her run to be MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, but endorses @bcndp and @Dave_Eby overall to form government. Follows confusion in which it appeared he was endorsing the @BCGreens… (Rob Shaw) https://albertaviews.ca/oct12-16/ 2026-10-16T15:05-06:00|https://albertaviews.ca/oct12-16/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:05:00 -0600 articlenewsAB (Alberta Views) https://x.com/LDoerkson/status/2111201115199221930 2026-10-16T15:02-06:00|https://x.com/LDoerkson/status/2111201115199221930 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:00 -0600 xxBC We will cut provincial income taxes by $1,000 a year for every working British Columbian, and $2,000 for couples. (Lorne Doerkson) https://x.com/Rory_Johnston/status/2111197303918735642 2026-10-16T14:47-06:00|https://x.com/Rory_Johnston/status/2111197303918735642 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:47:00 -0600 xxFED 🛢️ OIL CONTEXT WEEKLY 🛢️ 📈📈📈 Brent futures hit $110 for 1st time since May and term structure strengthened amid rumours of damage to Saudi oil infrastructure and fears of escalation in both the US-Iran and Saudi-Houthi conflicts Summary below, full report in replies… (Rory Johnston) https://x.com/ExnerPirot/status/2111192771768017398 2026-10-16T14:29-06:00|https://x.com/ExnerPirot/status/2111192771768017398 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:29:00 -0600 xxFED Big decision with implications for Indigenous rights, Duty to Consult and the application of UNDRIP. The Federal Court of Appeal unanimously agreed that the federal UNDA legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) doesn't override Canadian law until the Canadian government, in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous peoples, explicitly establishes such a process. The Court upheld the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's approval of… (Heather Exner-Pirot) https://x.com/bobmackin/status/2111190195790066092 2026-10-16T14:19-06:00|https://x.com/bobmackin/status/2111190195790066092 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:19:00 -0600 xxBC What exactly are those workers doing on site, after the Eby NDP’s June announcement about the cancellation of a major contract for design and early works? (Bob Mackin) https://x.com/APTNNews/status/2111188516843450583 2026-10-16T14:12-06:00|https://x.com/APTNNews/status/2111188516843450583 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:12:00 -0600 xxFED The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected Kebaowek First Nation’s demand to dismiss approval of a nuclear waste dump, and found the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is not required to consider UNDRIP as part of its decision on the project. (APTN News) https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-speech-alberta-referendum-analysis-9.7384083 2026-10-16T14:07-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-speech-alberta-referendum-analysis-9.7384083 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:07:00 -0600 articlenewsAB (CBC Calgary) https://x.com/AFN_Updates/status/2111185507711348807 2026-10-16T14:00-06:00|https://x.com/AFN_Updates/status/2111185507711348807 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0600 xxAB Request for Proposals: The AFN is seeking an experienced and principled individual to serve as Chief Electoral Officer for the 2027 National Chief election at our Annual General Assembly, taking place in-person and online from July 6-8, 2027, in Edmonton, Alberta. If you are committed to professionalism and integrity, you’re encouraged to submit your proposal by 5 p.m. (EDT) on October 23, 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RkZk50ZVqR0. (Assembly of First Nations) https://x.com/ryanjespersen/status/2111182963799154723 2026-10-16T13:50-06:00|https://x.com/ryanjespersen/status/2111182963799154723 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:50:00 -0600 xxAB Nobody will be watching Alberta's referendum results more closely than Premier Danielle Smith, who's been walking a tight rope for the past year and a half. @strategistspod's @carter_AB and @zainvelji get into it... (Ryan Jespersen) https://x.com/TheBreakdownAB/status/2111182584520855684 2026-10-16T13:48-06:00|https://x.com/TheBreakdownAB/status/2111182584520855684 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:48:00 -0600 xxAB Serious question Bruce… Why did the UCP allow the refusal to process program and list expire while claiming in the legislature that you had all the tools you needed to manage immigration? (The Breakdown (Nate Pike)) https://x.com/DuaneBratt/status/2111182194383495614 2026-10-16T13:47-06:00|https://x.com/DuaneBratt/status/2111182194383495614 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:47:00 -0600 xxAB I remain surprised that despite Bessent/Lutnick's comments, and meetings between separatists and like-minded allies in US, that Trump has remained silent on Alberta separatism. Given his desire to break Canada and access to oil, Trump's silence is surprising. (Duane Bratt) https://x.com/ryanjespersen/status/2111182380249821420 2026-10-16T13:47-06:00|https://x.com/ryanjespersen/status/2111182380249821420 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:47:00 -0600 xxAB "There was a message sent to Ottawa. It's been heard loud and clear. We've seen significant legislative changes." (Ryan Jespersen) https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=75797 2026-10-16T13:38-06:00|https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=75797 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:38:00 -0600 articlegovernmentMB (Manitoba News) https://x.com/thecritcomp/status/2111176409649733679 2026-10-16T13:24-06:00|https://x.com/thecritcomp/status/2111176409649733679 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:24:00 -0600 xxAB A great breakdown from Mailyn on the tactics used to demonize Alberta independence and anyone threatening the status quo. This is because Mailyn spoke at the Capitalism & Morality event in Calgary. We were fortunate to have filmed her speech which anyone can reference here… (The Critical Compass) https://www.thewrit.ca/p/alberta-referendum-poll-tracker 2026-10-16T12:57-06:00|https://www.thewrit.ca/p/alberta-referendum-poll-tracker Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:57:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (The Writ (Éric Grenier)) https://x.com/BOEReport/status/2111169720699478128 2026-10-16T12:57-06:00|https://x.com/BOEReport/status/2111169720699478128 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:57:00 -0600 xxAB Shell receives exemptive relief from Canadian securities regulatory authorities regarding future Canadian filings (BOE Report) https://bsky.app/profile/duanebratt.bsky.social/post/3mxz7se5ass2k 2026-10-16T12:36-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/duanebratt.bsky.social/post/3mxz7se5ass2k Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:36:00 -0600 notenoteAB https://www.cpac.ca/headline-politics/episode/pm-carney-and-alberta-premier-smith--speak-in-red-deer?id=c640a783-cc6a-4e6d-8250-169dbeabb965 Carney, Smith, Stelmach, Solberg, Farkas, Jeffries, and many many more all speaking about staying in Canada! (Duane Bratt) https://x.com/JeffreyRWRath/status/2111163725646549124 2026-10-16T12:33-06:00|https://x.com/JeffreyRWRath/status/2111163725646549124 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:33:00 -0600 xxAB I told a Toronto Star Reporter yesterday how happy I was that Carney was coming to Alberta. Carney is proving my point everyday that he is the best sales person in Alberta for Alberta Independence. (Jeffrey Rath) https://x.com/JeffreyRWRath/status/2111161387166683169 2026-10-16T12:24-06:00|https://x.com/JeffreyRWRath/status/2111161387166683169 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:24:00 -0600 xxAB I love this. Carney just smacked @ABDanielleSmith IN THE TEETH! He made her Canada is working vote Option 1 speech look completely foolish. (Jeffrey Rath) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hODTi6OuCes 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hODTi6OuCes Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (Juno News (True North)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUwLSeSeXfk 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUwLSeSeXfk Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (Global News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5LPLZeX1hg 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5LPLZeX1hg Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoFED (CBC News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOCW3FG3Xnk 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOCW3FG3Xnk Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (Global News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uT5kbYSsd4 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uT5kbYSsd4 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoFED (CTV News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-FO0xw1FYw 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-FO0xw1FYw Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (Rebel News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_ky9-HL3Vo 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_ky9-HL3Vo Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CBC News: The National) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj4ONlW--aE 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj4ONlW--aE Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CBC News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlBfnSet1WE 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlBfnSet1WE Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CBC News: The National) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JImbRjixzA 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JImbRjixzA Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CPAC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqoCPbLHz4E 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqoCPbLHz4E Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CBC News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5K4ZGFsOtU 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5K4ZGFsOtU Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CBC News Alberta) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W26Ihs8Efus 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W26Ihs8Efus Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoFED (CTV News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uace1yfLOX0 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uace1yfLOX0 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (Global News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=255gpnOPyJU 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=255gpnOPyJU Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CBC News: The National) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL--ATcFZb4 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL--ATcFZb4 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoBC (CBC British Columbia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cupuap7VTc 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cupuap7VTc Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CPAC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngl6rqkB3mo 2026-10-16|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngl6rqkB3mo Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoAB (CBC News Alberta) https://x.com/Adam_Stirling/status/2111154590150443198 2026-10-16T11:57-06:00|https://x.com/Adam_Stirling/status/2111154590150443198 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:57:00 -0600 xxBC Context: "Hicks has the ear and friendship of Premier John Horgan, who is also MLA for much of Hicks’ territory, and is famous for his staunch defence of all things rural and being the lone political voice at the CRD board table for more than 4,500 residents." #bcpoli https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/hicks-says-he-wont-run-again-but-hes-not-handing-in-the-keys-to-the-goose-poop-picker-4690956 (Adam Stirling) https://x.com/BillTieleman/status/2111153573677641757 2026-10-16T11:53-06:00|https://x.com/BillTieleman/status/2111153573677641757 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:53:00 -0600 xxBC I join at @RobFai Friday at 11:05 AM on CKNW AM 730 for a wrap up wild week in BC election - debate; new poll 42-40-9; BC Conservatives fire candidate over Nazi comments - and preview of tight mayoral races in municipal elections tomorrow! (Bill Tieleman) https://x.com/ABDanielleSmith/status/2111151389523206487 2026-10-16T11:44-06:00|https://x.com/ABDanielleSmith/status/2111151389523206487 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:44:00 -0600 xxAB Alberta closed the books on 2025-26 with a $2.2 billion surplus and the Heritage Savings Trust Fund finished the year at a record high of more than $32 billion. We delivered that surplus in the same year we cut personal income taxes with a new 8% bracket, the lowest in the… (Danielle Smith) https://x.com/CDHoweInstitute/status/2111151192592072970 2026-10-16T11:44-06:00|https://x.com/CDHoweInstitute/status/2111151192592072970 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:44:00 -0600 xxFED As competition for investment intensifies globally, creating the right conditions for capital formation and business growth is critical to Canada's economic success. Join on October 21st for a discussion on strengthening Canada's investment advantage. (C.D. Howe Institute) https://x.com/Dave_Eby/status/2111150461021765783 2026-10-16T11:41-06:00|https://x.com/Dave_Eby/status/2111150461021765783 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:41:00 -0600 xxBC Today in Coquitlam, at the site of the new Burke Mountain High School, I talked about what’s at stake in this election. The Conservative leader’s promises blow a $5 billion hole in the budget, and he still won’t say how he’d pay for it. BC Conservatives have admitted education… (David Eby) https://x.com/PremierScottMoe/status/2111150043067789474 2026-10-16T11:39-06:00|https://x.com/PremierScottMoe/status/2111150043067789474 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:00 -0600 xxSK Great conversation with students at the University of Saskatchewan yesterday about agricultural policy and the future of our province. Saskatchewan's young people continue to impress with their ideas and enthusiasm. Thanks for having me! (Scott Moe) https://x.com/TheBreakdownAB/status/2111149888046301286 2026-10-16T11:38-06:00|https://x.com/TheBreakdownAB/status/2111149888046301286 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:38:00 -0600 xxAB And then be sure to send an email to the Prime Minister to stop the strip mining of Alberta's healthcare for profit. (The Breakdown (Nate Pike)) https://x.com/angusreidorg/status/2111148917547303316 2026-10-16T11:34-06:00|https://x.com/angusreidorg/status/2111148917547303316 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:34:00 -0600 xxAB New today: Alberta Referendum: ‘Remain’ continues to lead by a wide margin but few believe separation issue will end on Oct. 19 (Angus Reid Institute) https://x.com/RobBreakenridge/status/2111145481023959199 2026-10-16T11:21-06:00|https://x.com/RobBreakenridge/status/2111145481023959199 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:21:00 -0600 xxAB NEW: Veteran political columnist @sunlornegunter argues that the Alberta referendum was a major gamble for Danielle Smith - and it hasn't worked out for her (Rob Breakenridge) https://x.com/KirkLubimov/status/2111145603803869227 2026-10-16T11:21-06:00|https://x.com/KirkLubimov/status/2111145603803869227 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:21:00 -0600 xxAB Alberta generated zero coal power in 2025, down from 2.0 million MWh the year before, after converting its last coal plants to natural gas. Saskatchewan cut coal by 10.8%. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia burned 27.8% more coal and New Brunswick burned 60.6% more. Together they added… (Kirk Lubimov) https://albertapolitics.substack.com/p/on-treason-an-essential-quick-guide 2026-10-16T11:15-06:00|https://albertapolitics.substack.com/p/on-treason-an-essential-quick-guide Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:15:00 -0600 notenoteAB (David Climenhaga) https://x.com/Dfildebrandt/status/2111140909391990859 2026-10-16T11:03-06:00|https://x.com/Dfildebrandt/status/2111140909391990859 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:03:00 -0600 xxAB @PierrePoilievre speaking on the eve of Alberta’s independence referendum at the @canstrongfree right now. (Derek Fildebrandt) https://x.com/bobmackin/status/2111140706698121270 2026-10-16T11:02-06:00|https://x.com/bobmackin/status/2111140706698121270 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:02:00 -0600 xxBC David Eby says he will not fire NDP Richmond-Bridgeport candidate Linda Li. In June, the real estate regulator fined Li $8,500 after a conflict of interest investigation in which she misled investigators and withheld information. #bcpoli #vanRE (Bob Mackin) https://x.com/garymasonglobe/status/2111139736773706186 2026-10-16T10:58-06:00|https://x.com/garymasonglobe/status/2111139736773706186 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:58:00 -0600 xxBC I would agree other than the fact Carney also has incredibly inspiring speaking skills, which is a key part of his arsenal and something Mr. Doerkson is missing. (Gary Mason) https://x.com/Adam_Stirling/status/2111138983006871804 2026-10-16T10:55-06:00|https://x.com/Adam_Stirling/status/2111138983006871804 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:55:00 -0600 xxBC Context: regular listeners to the show know that Juan de Fuca -- Malahat is a place where we've spent a lot of time because it was one of the ridings the NDP could potentially lose. I've heard Hicks explain the need for the modern treaty process to move forward a number of times and it sounded a lot like this. It's worded poorly, but I don't think he's saying what the posts are trying to make it look like he said. (Adam Stirling) https://x.com/ABFedLabour/status/2111137014187745770 2026-10-16T10:47-06:00|https://x.com/ABFedLabour/status/2111137014187745770 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:47:00 -0600 xxAB FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: A majority of Albertans don’t want Danielle Smith’s referendum at all, and most of those who are angry or frustrated about it blame her for calling it, according to a new Abacus Data survey for the Alberta Federation of Labour. (Alberta Federation of Labour) https://rss.com/podcasts/bc-war-room/3240543 2026-10-16T10:47-06:00|https://rss.com/podcasts/bc-war-room/3240543 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:47:00 -0600 podcastpodcastBC (BC War Room) https://x.com/DavidColetto/status/2111135610513871021 2026-10-16T10:42-06:00|https://x.com/DavidColetto/status/2111135610513871021 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:42:00 -0600 xxFED Mark Sutcliffe pitches 'comprehensive, serious' platform in bid for a 'mandate' as Ottawa's mayor The incumbent candidate in the Oct. 26 election says Ottawa is poised to experience "historic" growth over the next 25 years. (David Coletto) https://robbreakenridge.substack.com/p/podcast-after-the-ballot-albertas 2026-10-16T10:34-06:00|https://robbreakenridge.substack.com/p/podcast-after-the-ballot-albertas Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:34:00 -0600 notenoteAB (Rob Breakenridge (Substack)) https://x.com/ikwilson/status/2111133316459958700 2026-10-16T10:33-06:00|https://x.com/ikwilson/status/2111133316459958700 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:33:00 -0600 xxAB What would the transition to independence actually cost? The Alberta Transition Council estimates approximately $5 billion in one-time transition costs over roughly 3 years. Our Budget and Costing Report provides 20 detailed budget statements. Read the research. https://albertatransitioncouncil.com/ (Keith Wilson) https://x.com/CoryBMorgan/status/2111133470638711002 2026-10-16T10:33-06:00|https://x.com/CoryBMorgan/status/2111133470638711002 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:33:00 -0600 xxAB I wonder if Carney's predecessor will offer him advice on Indian relations? (Cory Morgan) https://x.com/AristotleFdn/status/2111133098977136868 2026-10-16T10:32-06:00|https://x.com/AristotleFdn/status/2111133098977136868 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:32:00 -0600 xxAB Separation gets the headlines, but 9 other referendum questions on immigration, voter ID, and constitutional reform will shape Alberta’s daily policy. Citing a 2025 Aristotle Foundation survey showing widespread self-censorship, Donna Kennedy-Glans highlights how fear of social… (Aristotle Foundation) https://x.com/broadbent/status/2111132565004542257 2026-10-16T10:30-06:00|https://x.com/broadbent/status/2111132565004542257 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0600 xxAB Strange and contradictory as it seems, Carney arguably represents the “common-sensification” of a conservative tradition identified with the Calgary School, a multi-generational group of conservative intellectuals. (Broadbent Institute) https://x.com/CanadaWestFdn/status/2111132561208410307 2026-10-16T10:30-06:00|https://x.com/CanadaWestFdn/status/2111132561208410307 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0600 xxAB As the October 19 referendum approaches, Albertans are weighing questions that could have significant implications for the province and for Canada. Watch Canada West Foundation’s recent webinar and hear directly from the experts (Canada West Foundation) https://x.com/FriendsMedicare/status/2111129772667674896 2026-10-16T10:18-06:00|https://x.com/FriendsMedicare/status/2111129772667674896 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:18:00 -0600 xxMB Canada's Health Ministers are meeting in Winnipeg this week. Federal health funding renewals are good news! ... But we're still waiting for Minister Michel address the AB government's moves towards two-tier, U.S.-style health care & to enforce the CHA. (Friends of Medicare) https://x.com/ElectionsAB/status/2111125452039344502 2026-10-16T10:01-06:00|https://x.com/ElectionsAB/status/2111125452039344502 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:01:00 -0600 xxAB Q: Can you post pictures of your marked ballot on social media? A: No. It is an offense under the Election Act to show your marked ballot so that another person can see how you voted, including posting pictures on social media. This legislation breach is subject to penalty. (Elections Alberta) https://x.com/AFN_Updates/status/2111125208790597762 2026-10-16T10:00-06:00|https://x.com/AFN_Updates/status/2111125208790597762 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0600 xxFED The AFN is inviting feedback on the draft Results Framework and Evaluation Strategy for First Nations Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC). Your input will directly support improvements to ELCC programs for First Nations children. Submit feedback to social.development@afn.ca by November 6, 2026. Explore the infographic: https://ow.ly/UmSa50ZWsp0 Read the ELCC Framework and Evaluation Strategy: https://ow.ly/9Ba150ZWsoY (Assembly of First Nations) https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=75777 2026-10-16T09:45-06:00|https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=75777 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:45:00 -0600 articlegovernmentMB (Manitoba News) https://x.com/CDHoweInstitute/status/2111120203350192433 2026-10-16T09:40-06:00|https://x.com/CDHoweInstitute/status/2111120203350192433 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:40:00 -0600 xxFED Canada continues to rely on the types of taxes that discourage productive activity. The Productivity Blueprint explores how a more competitive tax system could help attract investment, and strengthen long-term prosperity. Read the blueprint (C.D. Howe Institute) https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/public-sector-austerity-is-driving-unemployment-numbers-in-canada/ 2026-10-16T09:33-06:00|https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/public-sector-austerity-is-driving-unemployment-numbers-in-canada/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:33:00 -0600 articlepolicyBC (Policy Note (CCPA-BC)) https://x.com/KirkLubimov/status/2111110846080524452 2026-10-16T09:03-06:00|https://x.com/KirkLubimov/status/2111110846080524452 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:03:00 -0600 xxAB Mark Carney, who is talking about restarting mass immigration, whose Liberal party brought record youth unemployment & unaffordability; replacing them with foreigners, wants you to also vote against provinces controlling immigration: "At this pivotal moment, Albertans have a… (Kirk Lubimov) https://x.com/FraserInstitute/status/2111109988642873348 2026-10-16T09:00-06:00|https://x.com/FraserInstitute/status/2111109988642873348 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0600 xxFED If wind and solar are inexpensive energy options, why do some countries pay so much for electricity? Learn more: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/wind-and-solar-are-unreliable-and-therefore-expensive (Fraser Institute) https://x.com/TheHubCanada/status/2111109925967364218 2026-10-16T09:00-06:00|https://x.com/TheHubCanada/status/2111109925967364218 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0600 xxBC Andrea Mrozek (@mrozekandrea): David Eby is not the problem—it’s our childcare system that’s the real scandal (The Hub) https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2111109667594383804 2026-10-16T08:59-06:00|https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2111109667594383804 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:59:00 -0600 xxBC Guests @ColeBrassard and... former Transportation Minister @toddstonebc talk Massey Bridge v Tunnel! (Rob Shaw) https://x.com/CDHoweInstitute/status/2111109255918985475 2026-10-16T08:57-06:00|https://x.com/CDHoweInstitute/status/2111109255918985475 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:57:00 -0600 xxSK Agriculture and agri-food are at the heart of Canada’s economic strength. On October 22, 2026, join us in Saskatoon for Growing Canada’s Agri-food conference exploring the opportunities, and priorities shaping the future of Canada’s agri-food sector. (C.D. Howe Institute) https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/why-canadas-charter-revolution-requires-changes-to-judicial-selection-mark-harding-for-inside-policy/ 2026-10-16T08:50-06:00|https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/why-canadas-charter-revolution-requires-changes-to-judicial-selection-mark-harding-for-inside-policy/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:50:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/ottawa-keeps-mucking-up-maid-ramona-coelho-in-the-national-post/ 2026-10-16T08:40-06:00|https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/ottawa-keeps-mucking-up-maid-ramona-coelho-in-the-national-post/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:40:00 -0600 articlepolicyFED (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/separating-facts-from-noise-in-canadas-gun-debate-noah-s-schwartz-for-inside-policy/ 2026-10-16T08:31-06:00|https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/separating-facts-from-noise-in-canadas-gun-debate-noah-s-schwartz-for-inside-policy/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:31:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) https://daveberta.substack.com/p/mark-carney-is-no-to-the-nine 2026-10-16T08:12-06:00|https://daveberta.substack.com/p/mark-carney-is-no-to-the-nine Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:12:00 -0600 notenoteAB (Daveberta) https://x.com/JeffreyRWRath/status/2111092112444031458 2026-10-16T07:49-06:00|https://x.com/JeffreyRWRath/status/2111092112444031458 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:49:00 -0600 xxAB ALBERTA BULLETIN 🚨 MARK CARNEY TELLS ALBERTANS THAT HE WON’T EVEN DISCUSS EQUALIZATION UNTIL 2029. Then he threatens a room full of geriatrics telling them that we live in a “DARK AND DIVIDED WORLD” so we shouldn’t even discuss independence - calling it a “dangerous bluff” . He never once says why Albertans will be better off by keeping an entire level of crooked federal politicians and bureaucrats in place to tax and regulate Albertans to death. Carney has nothing to sell Albertans other… (Jeffrey Rath) https://x.com/KirkLubimov/status/2111089388356829262 2026-10-16T07:38-06:00|https://x.com/KirkLubimov/status/2111089388356829262 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:38:00 -0600 xxFED Canada's week recap: * $100M to advance offshore wind development in Nova Scotia. Designed to attract private investment. * $50 million to create a new strategic innovation centre digital forestry in New Brunswick. * U.S. sets tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports at almost 35%. Down from 45% set before. * Trade mission to India generated $300M in partnerships. * Canada's largest helium purification system facility opens in Saskatchewan. * New motor vehicles sold grew by 4.9% y/y. *… (Kirk Lubimov) https://x.com/BOEReport/status/2111087269780328490 2026-10-16T07:30-06:00|https://x.com/BOEReport/status/2111087269780328490 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:30:00 -0600 xxAB Prospera Energy Restarts Five Additional Luseland Wells at $6,400 per Flowing Barrel; First Ten Reactivations Return 1.92x Capital (BOE Report) https://www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/how-to-tell-if-a-mayoral-candidate 2026-10-16T07:17-06:00|https://www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/how-to-tell-if-a-mayoral-candidate Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:17:00 -0600 articlepolicyFED (Missing Middle Initiative) https://www.thewrit.ca/p/the-writs-federal-vote-and-seat-projections 2026-10-16T07:13-06:00|https://www.thewrit.ca/p/the-writs-federal-vote-and-seat-projections Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:13:00 -0600 articlepolicyFED (The Writ (Éric Grenier)) https://x.com/ChrisVarcoe/status/2111072876418023844 2026-10-16T06:32-06:00|https://x.com/ChrisVarcoe/status/2111072876418023844 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:32:00 -0600 xxAB Varcoe: High oil prices leave Canadian oilsands producers with epic cash flow levels, some 'approaching debt-free status' https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/varcoe-high-oil-prices-producers-cash-flow-levels-debt-free-status (Chris Varcoe) https://bsky.app/profile/markusoff.bsky.social/post/3mxykmaw6uc2z 2026-10-16T06:17-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/markusoff.bsky.social/post/3mxykmaw6uc2z Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:17:00 -0600 notenoteAB Mind-boggling. The sovereign citizen wallet inspector asked, and the tax agency just handed it over. (Jason Markusoff (CBC)) https://leger360.com/federal-politics-liberals-lead-carney-october-2026/ 2026-10-16T05:44-06:00|https://leger360.com/federal-politics-liberals-lead-carney-october-2026/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:44:00 -0600 articlepolicyFED (Leger) https://www.cbc.ca/thenational 2026-10-16T02:10-06:00|https://www.cbc.ca/thenational Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:10:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (At Issue (CBC)) https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/10/16/Grand-Forks-Money-Health-Care/ 2026-10-16T01:40-06:00|https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/10/16/Grand-Forks-Money-Health-Care/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:40:00 -0600 articlenewsBC (The Tyee) https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2026/10/16/Tyee-Podcast-Provincial-Election/ 2026-10-16T01:30-06:00|https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2026/10/16/Tyee-Podcast-Provincial-Election/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:30:00 -0600 articlenewsBC (The Tyee) https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/10/16/Guide-Tyee-Civic-Coverage/ 2026-10-16T01:20-06:00|https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/10/16/Guide-Tyee-Civic-Coverage/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:20:00 -0600 articlenewsBC (The Tyee) https://x.com/BillTieleman/status/2110993387465884038 2026-10-16T01:16-06:00|https://x.com/BillTieleman/status/2110993387465884038 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:16:00 -0600 xxBC New poll shows BCNDP and BC Conservatives just 2% apart as final 8 days remain till election!🗳️ Narrow Conservative lead, Greens dropping, both NDP and Conservatives up. (Bill Tieleman) https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/where-do-b-c-parties-stand-on-big-health-care-challenges/ 2026-10-16T01:00-06:00|https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/where-do-b-c-parties-stand-on-big-health-care-challenges/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0600 articlepolicyBC (Policy Note (CCPA-BC)) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebreakdownab/episodes/Episode-8-56---Fighting-Back-Against-The-UCPs-Stripmining-of-Albertas-Healthcare-e3qjao3 2026-10-16T00:58-06:00|https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebreakdownab/episodes/Episode-8-56---Fighting-Back-Against-The-UCPs-Stripmining-of-Albertas-Healthcare-e3qjao3 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:58:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (The Breakdown with Nate Pike) https://x.com/DuaneBratt/status/2110939245280182772 2026-10-15T21:41-06:00|https://x.com/DuaneBratt/status/2110939245280182772 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:41:00 -0600 xxAB Rewatching the Forever Canada rally in Calgary on CPAC. I know Carney was the headliner, but what a speech by Jeromy Farkas. An absolute tearjerker! (Duane Bratt) https://x.com/DonBraid/status/2110915953106243735 2026-10-15T20:09-06:00|https://x.com/DonBraid/status/2110915953106243735 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:09:00 -0600 xxAB Glen Resler went to Elections HQ to hand them his special ballot. They wouldn't take it - even though he's the former Elections Alberta boss, Many others had the same experience. Resler is annoyed. Column (Don Braid) https://bsky.app/profile/jack-farrell.bsky.social/post/3mxxavxotxs2r 2026-10-15T17:50-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/jack-farrell.bsky.social/post/3mxxavxotxs2r Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:50:00 -0600 notenoteAB NEWS: Alberta's former top election official is criticizing his successor for not pulling trigger on a power he argues is available to allow in-person mail-in ballot delivery ahead of Friday deadline. And over 185K advance voters cast ballots yesterday. (Jack Farrell (Canadian Press)) https://pressprogress.ca/who-are-the-key-ringleaders-behind-alberta-separatism/ 2026-10-15T17:24-06:00|https://pressprogress.ca/who-are-the-key-ringleaders-behind-alberta-separatism/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:24:00 -0600 articlenewsAB (PressProgress) https://www.elections.ab.ca/resources/media/news-releases/2026-10-15-2/ 2026-10-15T17:06-06:00|https://www.elections.ab.ca/resources/media/news-releases/2026-10-15-2/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:06:00 -0600 articlegovernmentAB (Elections Alberta) https://x.com/FrontierCentre/status/2110855835182096605 2026-10-15T16:10-06:00|https://x.com/FrontierCentre/status/2110855835182096605 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:10:00 -0600 xxFED Frontier Centre President David Leis argues that Canada’s greatest challenges are largely self-inflicted, including interprovincial trade barriers, regulatory uncertainty and federal-provincial disputes that weaken investment, prosperity and national unity. https://youtu.be/2yWqbjoahUU (Frontier Centre for Public Policy) https://x.com/keithgerein/status/2110854493055369247 2026-10-15T16:05-06:00|https://x.com/keithgerein/status/2110854493055369247 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0600 xxAB An update from Elections Alberta. Seems they are getting swarmed by calls — from separatists, I presume — about perfectly legal Forever Canada events taking place this week. (Keith Gerein) https://x.com/FriendsMedicare/status/2110846711912599976 2026-10-15T15:34-06:00|https://x.com/FriendsMedicare/status/2110846711912599976 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:34:00 -0600 xxAB 🎯"Scapegoating Ottawa and immigrants for the government’s failures to appropriately fund education and health care cannot absolve Premier Danielle Smith and her government from accountability. Albertans deserve better," write these U of A Emergency Medicine professors. (Friends of Medicare) https://x.com/andrew_leach/status/2110846054266810422 2026-10-15T15:31-06:00|https://x.com/andrew_leach/status/2110846054266810422 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:00 -0600 xxAB This is a great read by @colbycosh on the Alberta referendum. I'm very glad the separatists gave him the opportunity to write it. (Andrew Leach) https://newsroom.calgary.ca/water-restrictions-take-effect-nov-4-as-bearspaw-south-feeder-main-enters-final-steps-of-construction/ 2026-10-15T14:59-06:00|https://newsroom.calgary.ca/water-restrictions-take-effect-nov-4-as-bearspaw-south-feeder-main-enters-final-steps-of-construction/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:59:00 -0600 articlemunicipalAB (City of Calgary) https://x.com/gilmcgowan/status/2110834848445440355 2026-10-15T14:46-06:00|https://x.com/gilmcgowan/status/2110834848445440355 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:46:00 -0600 xxAB Hey, @JeffreyRWRath! We wouldn’t be having a referendum, at all, if Smith hadn’t changed the law and ignored the courts for you. She might not have handled the assignment you gave her exactly to your specifications, but don’t pretend she wasn’t in on your separatist strategy. (Gil McGowan) https://x.com/CanadaWestFdn/status/2110819564963688908 2026-10-15T13:46-06:00|https://x.com/CanadaWestFdn/status/2110819564963688908 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:46:00 -0600 xxAB “It's a really uncertain path forward diplomatically, politically.” Dr. Greg Anderson, professor of political science at the University of Alberta, discusses the trade, treaty and diplomatic questions that would arise for a sovereign Alberta. (Canada West Foundation) https://x.com/MainStResearch/status/2110819020438122966 2026-10-15T13:44-06:00|https://x.com/MainStResearch/status/2110819020438122966 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:44:00 -0600 xxBC 📊 New Poll: Surrey South, 2026 British Columbia Provincial Election Riding Poll https://www.mainstreetresearch.ca/post/surrey-south-2026-british-columbia-provincial-election-riding-poll (Mainstreet Research) https://www.thewrit.ca/p/the-numbers-will-ebys-snap-call-be 2026-10-15T13:43-06:00|https://www.thewrit.ca/p/the-numbers-will-ebys-snap-call-be Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:43:00 -0600 articlepolicyBC (The Writ (Éric Grenier)) https://cdhowe.org/publication/the-cost-of-a-mass-exodus-from-alberta-if-it-goes-independent/ 2026-10-15T13:38-06:00|https://cdhowe.org/publication/the-cost-of-a-mass-exodus-from-alberta-if-it-goes-independent/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:38:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (C.D. Howe Institute) https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=75758 2026-10-15T13:07-06:00|https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=75758 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:07:00 -0600 articlegovernmentMB (Manitoba News) https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/separation-and-the-economy-naheed-nenshi-and-deborah-yedlin/ 2026-10-15T12:54-06:00|https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/separation-and-the-economy-naheed-nenshi-and-deborah-yedlin/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:54:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (Real Talk Ryan Jespersen) https://x.com/keithgerein/status/2110797852645679375 2026-10-15T12:19-06:00|https://x.com/keithgerein/status/2110797852645679375 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:19:00 -0600 xxAB Still crickets from the province on this, despite two requests to their press secretaries and appealing to Rob directly. (Keith Gerein) https://businesscouncilab.com/advocacy-category/statements-advocacy/statement-impact-assessment-act-alberta-court-of-appeal/ 2026-10-15T12:05-06:00|https://businesscouncilab.com/advocacy-category/statements-advocacy/statement-impact-assessment-act-alberta-court-of-appeal/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:05:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (Business Council of Alberta) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T30EBgQZbr8 2026-10-15|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T30EBgQZbr8 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoBC (Global BC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5vAAlLGdUY 2026-10-15|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5vAAlLGdUY Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 videovideoBC (Global BC) https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=75757 2026-10-15T11:48-06:00|https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=75757 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:48:00 -0600 articlegovernmentMB (Manitoba News) https://bsky.app/profile/charlesrusnell.bsky.social/post/3mxwdcimhkc2v 2026-10-15T09:01-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/charlesrusnell.bsky.social/post/3mxwdcimhkc2v Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:01:00 -0600 notenoteAB The moderator makes a completely biased, subjective statement based on no evidence to which the Green Party leader is forced to respond on live TV. This was grossly unprofessional and unfair. The moderator should apologize. (Charles Rusnell) https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/albertas-economic-decline-predates-trumps-tariffs 2026-10-15T08:50-06:00|https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/albertas-economic-decline-predates-trumps-tariffs Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:50:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (Fraser Institute) https://bsky.app/profile/daveberta.bsky.social/post/3mxwc6f45ec2x 2026-10-15T08:40-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/daveberta.bsky.social/post/3mxwc6f45ec2x Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:40:00 -0600 notenoteAB Premier Danielle Smith will not be sharing the stage with Mark Carney or Jeromy Farkas at the big Calgary rally for Alberta to remain in Canada tonight. Instead, Smith will be across town tonight speaking at a $500-per ticket United Conservative Party fundraiser at the trendy Alvin’s Jazz Club. (Dave Cournoyer) https://x.com/VaughnPalmer/status/2110742012366610436 2026-10-15T08:38-06:00|https://x.com/VaughnPalmer/status/2110742012366610436 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:38:00 -0600 xxBC David Eby pivots: He made 20 references to Donald Trump by name at Sept. 22 news conference justifying snap election call. Three weeks later at election debate, he made one (1) by name reference to Trump, in course of heckling Lorne Doerkson. (Vaughn Palmer) https://bsky.app/profile/daveberta.bsky.social/post/3mxwboijgds2z 2026-10-15T08:31-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/daveberta.bsky.social/post/3mxwboijgds2z Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:31:00 -0600 notenoteAB Also: UCP president Rob Smith took to Facebook to rebuke calls to purge the governing party of its separatist wing if Albertans overwhelmingly vote to remain in Canada. (Dave Cournoyer) https://daveberta.substack.com/p/nenshis-ndp-delivers-final-pre-referendum 2026-10-15T08:13-06:00|https://daveberta.substack.com/p/nenshis-ndp-delivers-final-pre-referendum Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:13:00 -0600 notenoteAB (Daveberta) https://www.thewrit.ca/p/the-writs-british-columbia-election 2026-10-15T07:21-06:00|https://www.thewrit.ca/p/the-writs-british-columbia-election Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:21:00 -0600 articlepolicyBC (The Writ (Éric Grenier)) https://frontiercentre.org/2026/10/15/pacific-link-pipeline-will-it-actually-get-built-alberta-referendum/ 2026-10-15T07:00-06:00|https://frontiercentre.org/2026/10/15/pacific-link-pipeline-will-it-actually-get-built-alberta-referendum/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (Frontier Centre for Public Policy) https://yellowheadinstitute.org/2026/inseparable-the-continuity-of-treaty-relationality-in-the-prairies/ 2026-10-15T04:11-06:00|https://yellowheadinstitute.org/2026/inseparable-the-continuity-of-treaty-relationality-in-the-prairies/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:11:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (Yellowhead Institute) https://x.com/tylermeredith/status/2110650110652891377 2026-10-15T02:32-06:00|https://x.com/tylermeredith/status/2110650110652891377 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:32:00 -0600 xxAB This just literally isn’t true empirically at all. Favourability among Albertans: — Carney: 51% — Smith: 34% #cdnpoli #abpoli (Tyler Meredith) https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/bill-c-39-could-lead-to-massive-investor-lawsuits-against-canada/ 2026-10-15T01:00-06:00|https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/bill-c-39-could-lead-to-massive-investor-lawsuits-against-canada/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0600 articlepolicyBC (Policy Note (CCPA-BC)) https://www.elections.ab.ca/resources/media/news-releases/power-outage-ed49-update/ 2026-10-14T20:42-06:00|https://www.elections.ab.ca/resources/media/news-releases/power-outage-ed49-update/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:42:00 -0600 articlegovernmentAB (Elections Alberta) https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/bc-lost-61700-private-sector-jobs-12-months 2026-10-14T13:46-06:00|https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/bc-lost-61700-private-sector-jobs-12-months Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:46:00 -0600 articlepolicyBC (Fraser Institute) https://bsky.app/profile/charlesrusnell.bsky.social/post/3mxu7qgs6cc2q 2026-10-14T12:51-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/charlesrusnell.bsky.social/post/3mxu7qgs6cc2q Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:51:00 -0600 notenoteAB This Sept. 4 story by @rorywhite deserves reposting. Keith Wilson and Tanya Clemens need to explain their connection to disinfo websites run by a Florida Trump supporter. A US-linked network of fake websites is promoting Alberta separatism to AI chatbots https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/04/investigations/network-fake-websites-alberta-separatism-ai-chatbots (Charles Rusnell) https://bsky.app/profile/duanebratt.bsky.social/post/3mxu6bcngkc2m 2026-10-14T12:25-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/duanebratt.bsky.social/post/3mxu6bcngkc2m Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:25:00 -0600 notenoteAB I participated in this story on the Alberta immigration referendum questions. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7379549 (Duane Bratt) https://albertapolitics.substack.com/p/mark-carney-expected-in-calgary-and 2026-10-14T10:59-06:00|https://albertapolitics.substack.com/p/mark-carney-expected-in-calgary-and Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:59:00 -0600 notenoteAB (David Climenhaga) https://rss.com/podcasts/bc-war-room/3235023 2026-10-14T10:32-06:00|https://rss.com/podcasts/bc-war-room/3235023 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:32:00 -0600 podcastpodcastBC (BC War Room) https://bsky.app/profile/albertaviews.bsky.social/post/3mxtu7eywo223 2026-10-14T09:25-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/albertaviews.bsky.social/post/3mxtu7eywo223 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:25:00 -0600 notenoteAB "A government asking citizens for their judgment should meet the standard we set for a Grade 9 classroom." @vincehill.bsky.social #ABPoli #Referendum https://vincehill.substack.com/p/grading-the-governments-referendum (Alberta Views) https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/the-b-c-election-is-bringing-drug-policy-in-the-wrong-direction/ 2026-10-14T09:21-06:00|https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/the-b-c-election-is-bringing-drug-policy-in-the-wrong-direction/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:21:00 -0600 articlepolicyBC (Policy Note (CCPA-BC)) https://bsky.app/profile/markusoff.bsky.social/post/3mxtr32he4s2z 2026-10-14T08:29-06:00|https://bsky.app/profile/markusoff.bsky.social/post/3mxtr32he4s2z Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:29:00 -0600 notenoteAB Danielle Smith crafted her nine questions as easy winners on her referendum ballot. She surely expected the wall of opposition, esp. on cutting services for some immigrants — but what about the pushback and indifference on her own side? By me: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/analysis-danielle-smith-nine-alberta-referendum-questions-immigration-constitutional-9.7379412 (Jason Markusoff (CBC)) https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/the-intervention-industry-empowering-the-judicial-super-legislature-dave-snow-for-inside-policy/ 2026-10-14T08:08-06:00|https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/the-intervention-industry-empowering-the-judicial-super-legislature-dave-snow-for-inside-policy/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:08:00 -0600 articlepolicyAB (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) https://www.elections.ab.ca/resources/media/news-releases/2026-10-12-nr2/ 2026-10-13T13:30-06:00|https://www.elections.ab.ca/resources/media/news-releases/2026-10-12-nr2/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0600 articlegovernmentAB (Elections Alberta) https://www.elections.ab.ca/resources/media/news-releases/2026-10-13/ 2026-10-13T10:00-06:00|https://www.elections.ab.ca/resources/media/news-releases/2026-10-13/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0600 articlegovernmentAB (Elections Alberta) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/western-standard1/episodes/FILDEBRANDT-Canadas-immigration-consensus-is-breaking-e3q8ogc 2026-10-13T10:00-06:00|https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/western-standard1/episodes/FILDEBRANDT-Canadas-immigration-consensus-is-breaking-e3q8ogc Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (Western Standard Shows) https://newsroom.calgary.ca/operation-silent-night-helps-lower-vehicle-noise-levels-on-17-avenue-sw/ 2026-10-13T09:20-06:00|https://newsroom.calgary.ca/operation-silent-night-helps-lower-vehicle-noise-levels-on-17-avenue-sw/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:20:00 -0600 articlemunicipalAB (City of Calgary) https://researchco.ca/2026/10/13/bcpoli-oct13/ 2026-10-13T07:55-06:00|https://researchco.ca/2026/10/13/bcpoli-oct13/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:55:00 -0600 articlepolicyBC (Research Co.) https://albertaadvantage.libsyn.com/referendum-and-the-signified-with-jeremy-appel 2026-10-13T04:00-06:00|https://albertaadvantage.libsyn.com/referendum-and-the-signified-with-jeremy-appel Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (Alberta Advantage Podcast) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebreakdownab/episodes/Episode-8-55---Albertas-Referendum---Live-In-Red-Deer-with-The-Harmonious-Gentlemen-e3qbudh 2026-10-11T20:29-06:00|https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebreakdownab/episodes/Episode-8-55---Albertas-Referendum---Live-In-Red-Deer-with-The-Harmonious-Gentlemen-e3qbudh Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:29:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (The Breakdown with Nate Pike) https://westerncontext.ca/2026/10/western-context-488-infill-fabrication/ 2026-10-11T06:00-06:00|https://westerncontext.ca/2026/10/western-context-488-infill-fabrication/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (Western Context) https://www.politicoast.ca/2026/10/10/ive-made-a-huge-mistake/ 2026-10-10T22:03-06:00|https://www.politicoast.ca/2026/10/10/ive-made-a-huge-mistake/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:03:00 -0600 podcastpodcastBC (PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/western-standard1/episodes/NATION-OF-PEOPLE--Can-Alberta-unite-to-fix-Canada-e3q9crq 2026-10-10T12:00-06:00|https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/western-standard1/episodes/NATION-OF-PEOPLE--Can-Alberta-unite-to-fix-Canada-e3q9crq Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0600 podcastpodcastAB (Western Standard Shows)