Alberta Bill 2 and The Notwithstanding Clause
So, Alberta has used S33 as part of its “Back To Work” legislation for ending the teachers strike. There will be many pixels of virtual ink spilled over this. Much…
Alberta
Parasitic Capitalism (Oilpatch Edition)
I have little love for the oil & gas industry in Alberta. Having grown up here, worked in and adjacent to the industry for years, I have become increasingly disillusioned,…
Why is there never enough?
Calgarians and Edmontonians have had enough. Growth, that is. Recent surveys indicate a majority of... The post Why is there never enough? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Our greed is showing
Pipeline madness has overtaken Alberta and threatens to infect the rest of the country. Despite... The post Our greed is showing first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Of Parliamentary Sovereignty and Notwithstanding Clauses
Something that has been bugging me ever since various conservatives started yammering about (ab)using the Notwithstanding Clause (S33) in the Charter has been the phrase "Parliamentary Sovereignty". Neither The Constitution…
Of Structure, Hierarchy, and Balance of Power
In the submission of the Attorney General of Alberta (AGA) to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in English Montreal School Board, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec, et…
Danielle lays down the law
Danielle Smith is famously jealous about provincial rights. She fights with the feds continually, going... The post Danielle lays down the law first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- David Lurie writes about the Trump regime's Potemkin populism - as well as the increasing speed with which his fabrications are coming undone. Sarah…
CBC and CPC Disinforming Public on EVs
I’m hesitant to share this video link. The problem is, someone might watch it, and not realize everything she says is untrue. This problem is amplified by the CBC not…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Hamilton Nolan discusses the multiple crises facing labor in the U.S., as a failure to organize produces particularly catastrophic results in hostile political…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week.- Amanda Marcotte examines the abusive father complex that somehow forms the basis for a large part of Donald Trump's support. Erica Green calls out…
A visitors guide to Edmonton
Since going to the U.S.A. is now unCanadian (sorry, Spokane, maybe next year) Alberta tourist destinations should be having a banner year. But where to go? Jasper is lovely, just…
Homelessness and supportive housing in Alberta
I recently organized a homelessness study tour of Edmonton and Calgary for the Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness. Here’s a ‘top 10 overview of the study tour:https://nickfalvo.ca/homelessness-and-supportive-housing-in-alberta/
The political demise of Donald Trump, which suddenly appears possible, would herald big changes for UCP
Well, you didn’t exactly hear this first here, but it sure is starting to look like Donald Trump is done like dinner! The political demise of the U.S. president, if…
We already know the answers to this ‘survey’
As a public service to my reader(s), and in the interests of saving us all a lot of time, this week I will present the highlights of the provincial government’s…
A Week In Alberta Politics
Alberta’s politics are an awful mess right now, and this past week has been quite a spectacle even for Alberta. Devin Dreeshen kicked things off by making a fuss over…
A Week In Alberta Politics
Alberta’s politics are an awful mess right now, and this past week has been quite a spectacle even for Alberta. Devin Dreeshen kicked things off by making a fuss over…
Alberta Next?
When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the creation of her Alberta Next panel, which would... The post Alberta Next? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Happy Independence Day! Brace yourselves for Conservative cowboy cop cosplay whether you like it or not!
Happy Independence Day. May Canada long remain independent of the United States, the wishes of the United Conservative Party, its MAGA supporters, and the current president of the United States…