Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Kenney’s Insulin Pump Debacle

Posted on May 15, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

On May 2, the Kenney government announced it would avail diabetic Albertans of newer, more technologically advanced insulin pumps. Then 10 days later it announced it was “pausing” this decision to allow for more consultation. The decision and its reversal … Continue reading →

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More on Kenney’s Leadership Review (God, it never ends)

Posted on May 8, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Have you noticed how corrupt and mediocre our government has become? Yesterday we learned that Elections Alberta is investigating the bulk buying of UCP memberships—4,000 new memberships were purchased by six credit cards sometime before March 19—this was roughly two … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About Insurance

Posted on May 1, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

While Jason Kenney is running all over the province trying to convince UCP members he’s there for them, the actions of his government in the House last week tell a different story. But before we go there, let’s play a … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 17, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

The Soapbox family is not terribly religious but we do love our traditions. Last night we gathered to colour eggs. Mr Soapbox bought a couple of egg colouring kits, we filled six mugs with warm water and vinegar and plopped … Continue reading →

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Dr Yiu is fired, Jason Kenney is “Under Review”

Posted on April 10, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Two people were fired this week. Dr Yiu was fired without cause on Apr 4. Jason Kenney is being ‘fired’ in slow motion, his dismissal will be confirmed on May 18, 2022 when the mail-in ballots are counted, or a … Continue reading →

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Poisoning Democracy: Jason Nixon’s Outburst

Posted on April 3, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

“Unfortunately, our politicians are not only contaminating the minds of the public but poisoning our democracy at the same time.” Gary Mason, Globe & Mail columnist commenting on the two Conservative MPs who accused Prime Minister Trudeau of running a … Continue reading →

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Kenney’s Leadership Review: The Bedlam Continues

Posted on March 27, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

“Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold” – The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats It’s been a long time coming, but it will be over eventually, not on Apr 9 and not necessarily on May 18, but eventually. And … Continue reading →

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Short Break

Posted on March 13, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Given world events it’s become a little more difficult to focus on those squawking about their freedoms being trampled and not getting a fair deal from Ottawa. So Ms Soapbox is taking a short break. Talk to you in 2 … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Under Attack

Posted on March 6, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

My parents fled Hungary in 1950. They met on the boat coming over to Canada and were married a couple of years later. I’m a first generation Canadian. Ever so grateful to have been born here. I can’t write about … Continue reading →

Posted in Disasters, Politics, War | 53 Comments

A Traffic Ticket and a Phone Call

Posted on February 27, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

On Feb 25, 2022, Premier Kenney issued a misleading press release setting out his rationale for a Cabinet shuffle. Two cabinet ministers, who should have been (back) benched a long time ago, will swap ministries.   Kaycee Madu will “step … Continue reading →

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