Dr Ron Strand
@drronstrand
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So let’s get this straight. If Alberta can’t balance its budget without increasing g taxes and fees while oil prices are high and oil production volume is highest ever, how is this independent Alberta going to be tax free? Reality vs. Fantasy #ForeverCanadian
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Something I have learned over the last few days based on twitter comments. If you are elderly and want to stay in Canada, you get mocked. But if you are elderly and want to separate, you are thinking of your grandchildren.
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“I’m sick of this xenophobic narrative that drives MAGA! Danielle Smith wanted immigration and is now scapegoating newcomers! She’s not fighting for 🇨🇦 values. She’s hanging out with MAGA. She’s a threat to our sovereignty and we need to call her out!” https://t.co/TeLkgF0Ssi…
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If Danielle Smith wants a new mandate for her MAGA North agenda, there’s a tried, tested and true democratic mechanism that we’ve developed over centuries exactly for that purpose. It’s called an election. Enough with this referendum nonsense! Election Now!
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Premier Smith in her TV address said she was surprised at the emphasis on immigration during the Alberta Next panel. Fine. But who set the agenda? Who created the video? It was Smith herself.
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Call an election...!
I am honoured to speak directly with Albertans about the road ahead for our province, the choices we face together, and how you will have the final say in shaping Alberta’s future within a strong and united Canada.
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The office of Alberta’s premier is facing allegations of racism and scapegoating over comments on immigration and limiting access to public services for newcomers. Sean Amato reports. #ableg #cdnpoli
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There is so much to unpack from Smith's TV address. It was a firehose of information. But one thing I need to emphasize. A referendum question to introduce an Alberta head tax on immigration!
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One of the worst episodes of Canada's past was the Chinese Head Tax. Something that the Harper government eventually apologized for and provide compensation. And she wants to bring it back!
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Fifty year of Con rule in Alberta and its a complete disaster... UCP ran off billions in renewables investments; UCP ran off tens of thousands of renewables jobs; UCP ran off a renewables industry on behalf of their oil & gas masters... Oil & Gas masters that have
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Smith has completely mishandled Alberta’s finances. But how convenient it is to blame immigrants.
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Premier Danielle Smith said the province is facing combined pressures from decreased revenues as oil prices trend lower and increased costs of covering services for a rapidly growing population.
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On Feb. 19, 1942, German soldiers marched through Winnipeg. The mayor, premier and Lt. Governor were arrested, and the city was renamed Himmlerstadt. Books were burned, and the German flag flew across the city. This is the story of Winnipeg's If Day. 🧵 1/12
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Steven Dubois wins GOLD in men's 500m short track speed skating ⛸️🇨🇦 🥇
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