Tag Archives: Sonya Savage

The RStar Debacle (Who’s going to clean up this mess?)

Posted on February 12, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” — opening scene, Star Wars   The first thing I thought of when I heard the word RStar was the opening sequence in the first Star Wars movie: yellow letters … Continue reading →

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Mr Kenney Goes to Washington

Posted on May 29, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

May 26, 2022 marked Jason Kenny’s last appearance in the Legislature as Alberta’s premier (we think). His final week was replete with members’ statements applauding his leadership, his legacy, and everything his government had accomplished over the last 3 years. … Continue reading →

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Minister Savage on Coal Policy

Posted on February 14, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

What did we learn from Energy minister Savage’s press conference announcing the so-called reversal of the government’s unbelievably bone-headed decision to cancel the 1976 Coal Policy?   Well, Ms Savage has some good speech writers. The “thank you for your … Continue reading →

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Kenney’s “Dead Letter” Coal Policy

Posted on February 7, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

Dead letter: something that has lost its force or authority without being formally abolished – Merriam Webster On Feb 3, 2021 Jason Kenney said he rescinded Lougheed’s coal policy which blocked open-pit mining on the eastern slopes and the Rockies … Continue reading →

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The Auditor General’s Report: $1.6 Billion is NOT a Rounding Error

Posted on November 8, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

By a miraculous coincidence the Auditor General’s report on the Kenney government’s first year in office landed smack in the middle of the American election. Well, the election is over. Mr Biden won. Agriculture minister Devin Dreeshen can put away … Continue reading →

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A “Marathon Session”

Posted on August 2, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

The Alberta Legislature is adjourned for a month. For this we are truly grateful because no matter how Jason Kenney tries to dress up his performance—he says he’s well on his way to delivering on almost 70% of his campaign … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Climate Change, Economics, Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , , | 45 Comments

The Day Kenney Bet $7.5 Billion on the US Election

Posted on May 24, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

In September 2019 Jason Kenney began negotiating with TC Energy to invest $7.5 billion in cash and loan guarantees in the Keystone XL pipeline. In March 2020 Kenney announced negotiations were complete and the government had signed an agreement which … Continue reading →

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The Leader and His Team

Posted on March 29, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s been a tough week for everyone; especially that “young, energetic and diverse team with deep experience” that Jason Kenney (his words by the way) appointed to Cabinet. Health Minister Shandro took it upon himself to turn up at a … Continue reading →

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