Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Danielle Smith’s Alternative Reality

Posted on October 1, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Albertans live in an alternate universe. How else can we explain last week’s press conference where Danielle Smith pilloried the draft electricity regulations which are designed to ensure Canada’s electrical grid is running on 100% clean energy by 2035* and … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Danielle Smith, Disasters, Economy, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Law, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , | 72 Comments

The $334 Billion Assumption or Why Smith’s APP is a Non-Starter

Posted on September 25, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Well that inspires confidence.   When LifeWorks respectfully submitted its report to the Smith government outlining how Alberta could move from CPP to an Alberta Pension Plan, the executive summary was signed by someone who preferred to remain anonymous, hence … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Danielle Smith, Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , , | 70 Comments

Political Leadership in Crisis

Posted on September 17, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

“We’d like to know why we have not heard from you. Surely the suffering of our children merits more communication than a single tweet.” – Open letter to Danielle Smith from the parents and supporters of children infected in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Danielle Smith, Economy, General Health Care, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , | 83 Comments

Aug 3: The day Danielle Smith kneecapped wind and solar energy  

Posted on September 10, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

The low point of my summer (and there were many with this UCP government) came on Aug 3 when Danielle Smith announced a 7 month moratorium on wind and solar renewable energy projects—a decision that paralyses more than 100 projects … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Danielle Smith, Economy, Energy, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , , | 59 Comments

A Letter to Protest Moratorium on Renewable Energy Projects

Posted on August 9, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Dear Readers: It’s August.We should be enjoying what’s left of summer but with the Smith government it’s one stupid thing after another. Smith’s decision to impose a 6 month moratorium on new renewable energy projects was the last straw. Yesterday … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Danielle Smith, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , | 105 Comments

Summer Break

Posted on July 16, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Dear Readers: The government is on break and so are we. However if you’d like to share your thoughts about politics (or anything else for that matter) please feel free to post them here.   See you soon. Susan

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Harper’s Handshake  

Posted on July 9, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Recently former prime minister Stephen Harper tweeted about the “importance of centre-right parties strengthening their collaboration”  The tweet was accompanied by a photo of Harper shaking hands with the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, The “centre-right” party Harper was referring … Continue reading →

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Canada Day

Posted on July 2, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

The Soapbox family had a wonderful Canada Day and we hope you did too. We had a celebratory dinner with family and friends. We started with drinks and snacks on our sunny, windy patio then moved back inside for Mr … Continue reading →

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A “Reset” to Alberta-Ottawa Relations (Chortle)   

Posted on June 25, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

When Danielle Smith and her team met with federal ministers Jonathan Wilkinson and Dominic LeBlanc to discuss energy and climate change measures, there was some talk that Smith may be open to a “reset” of the Alberta-Ottawa relationship. Unfortunately, some … Continue reading →

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Danielle Smith Stands her Ground (or something)

Posted on June 18, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Last week the Feds unveiled the Sustainable Jobs Act, Danielle Smith responded in her typical word-salad fashion and the press lauded her for standing her ground. Against what? The Feds said… Natural Resources Minister, Johnathan Wilkinson, says the Act is … Continue reading →

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