This is the graph everyone needs to see for International Workers' Day.

I encourage everyone to share this widely.

As Dr. Wesley says, this isn't politics as usual.

'...these new measures are unprecedented.

Alberta’s drift toward authoritarianism hasn't happened overnight, but we cannot allow ourselves to become desensitized.' #ableg

Huge congratulations to the thousands of Albertans who immediately stood up and denounced Smith’s cruel plan to hurt low-income people in our province.

Now, let’s continue to work together and demand she stop her government’s undemocratic overreach into our municipalities.

In Edmonton, 1 in 4 renter households pay too much for housing, or live in inadequate or crowded housing.

Join Andrew Knack and Ashley Salvador to learn what Edmonton is doing to help build more affordable housing.

Edmonton.ca/AffordableHous…

Join us for a free screening of the documentary Safer For All, followed by a panel & community discussion on police accountability.

May 15 2024, 3-6:30 PM
Telus Centre Theatre 150 (11104 87 Ave NW), #YEG
RSVP: bit.ly/49M5OnF

More info: jhcentre.org/safer-for-all

While we are disappointed and dismayed by the trustees’ decision to reinstate the Student Resource Officer (SRO) program at EPSB, we are not done here. Every student deserves a safe, equitable, welcoming and inclusive environment in our public schools.

A few years ago, I got to illustrate this powerful story about the positive impacts of #yyc 's low income transit pass program for everyday folks. I'd be sad to see the funding for this program cut.
You can see the full video (& a few others) here:
the23rdstory.com/ten-years-toge…

Same Alberta government, 7 months apart.

Bill 20: Municipalities warn Alberta ban on electronic vote counters will cost taxpayers 'millions' edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/… via Matthew Black #abpoli #ableg

Yep. Or to look at it another way, I suspect that if the UCP government started properly funding things that are in their jurisdiction -- health, housing, social services, etc. -- cities would probably be happy to take on the full cost of low-income transit passes.

Time for unions, retired politicians of all stripes, academics, student associations, journalists, municipal politicians, columnists, faith leaders, etc to speak out about the rising tide of authoritarianism in Alberta. A must read and share via Jared Wesley

And now we can add millions more that #YEGCC must make up in the budget with the #UCP cancelling the transit subsidy program. 😳🤬

Coming soon to Canada, hopefully! #yegcc #ableg

I’m confused. Very confused. So, Durham police officers chased an LCBO thief through the wrong direction on the 401, which eventually resulted in a multi-vehicle collision that took the lives of two grandparents and a baby.

Was this the best approach? Why pursue an alcohol…

UCP - “We need to create a passenger rail network so Albertans can move more freely across the province!”

Also UCP - “Nono, not those ones…”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

This is a must read for all Albertans. Please share.

I covered a lot of council mtgs and I still remember this one.

The low income transit pass means people living in extreme poverty can take the bus for $5 a month.

They can get to appointments, classes & the grocery store. It's a lifeline. #yyccc

calgaryherald.com/news/traffic/c…

1/5 In the midst of an affordability crisis, the Govt of Alberta is walking away from supporting struggling Calgarians by ending the standing provincial funding contribution to Calgary's Low Income Transit Pass program, plus one-year funding for an additional seniors’ pass.

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