Category Archives: Climate Change

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 →

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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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The Politicization of the Beast

Posted on June 11, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Welcome to “Life in a Conservative Province” also known as “they say the wackiest things.”  “They” being conservative premiers who say idiotic things when asked: how do you reconcile your government’s policies with the impact of climate change on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Climate Change, Danielle Smith, Disasters, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 57 Comments

A Word of Advice…

Posted on June 4, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

We’re still trying to make sense of this election.   There’s no question Rachel Notley’s NDP made phenomenal gains against the UCP.   They pulled in 776,000 votes (157,000 more than they received in 2019) and gained 39 seats (15 … Continue reading →

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Gondek, Notley and Smith: An important conversation

Posted on April 23, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Last week Calgary Economic Development presented its Report to the Community. The highlight of the event was Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s conversations with Rachel Notley and Danielle Smith. Gondek asked each leader 4 pre-set questions and 2 questions from the audience. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Climate Change, Crime and Justice, Culture, Danielle Smith, Economy, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , | 38 Comments

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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Kenney’s New Modus Operandi: Goodbye Peter Lougheed; Hello Donald Trump

Posted on January 2, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

There was a time when Jason Kenney pretended to be the modern-day manifestation of Peter Lougheed, notwithstanding his conviction that Lougheed’s programs were akin to “neo-Stalinist make-work projects.” He’s since dropped the charade. He no longer pretends to be anything … Continue reading →

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The Allan Report: Foreign Funding of Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns

Posted on October 25, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

First, we had Steve Allan’s Report on the (not so public) public inquiry’s findings with respect to the role of foreign funding into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns. Then we had the Kenney government’s press release which said the Allan Report confirmed … Continue reading →

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Mr Kenney Responds to the Supreme Court of Canada

Posted on March 28, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

“Parliament acted within its jurisdiction.” – Supreme Court of Canada Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act On Mar 25 Premier Kenney issued a statement followed by a press conference to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) ruling … Continue reading →

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