Kari R🇨🇦
@karir26.bsky.social
Mom, nurse, feminist, she/her, avid reader of fiction, Canadian first, huge dislike of Cons. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦. Elbows up.
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The myth Alberta 'subsidizes' the rest of Canada is the most powerful meme in the separatist armoury. But it's utterly false. I show that most Albertans get more back from federal programs than they personally pay in federal taxes, for
@thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026... #abpoli /2
@thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026... #abpoli /2
No, Alberta Does Not ‘Subsidize’ the Rest of Canada | The Tyee
The vast majority of workers get more from federal programs than they give.
thetyee.ca
September 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
The myth Alberta 'subsidizes' the rest of Canada is the most powerful meme in the separatist armoury. But it's utterly false. I show that most Albertans get more back from federal programs than they personally pay in federal taxes, for
@thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026... #abpoli /2
@thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026... #abpoli /2
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Did you know?
Alberta receives federal funding to support health care, education, and social services for each person living in our province.
These federal transfers are calculated on a per capita basis, and *include* both permanent and non-permanent residents.
Alberta receives federal funding to support health care, education, and social services for each person living in our province.
These federal transfers are calculated on a per capita basis, and *include* both permanent and non-permanent residents.
September 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Did you know?
Alberta receives federal funding to support health care, education, and social services for each person living in our province.
These federal transfers are calculated on a per capita basis, and *include* both permanent and non-permanent residents.
Alberta receives federal funding to support health care, education, and social services for each person living in our province.
These federal transfers are calculated on a per capita basis, and *include* both permanent and non-permanent residents.
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“Alberta pays no money to Quebec, or to any other province. The Alberta government, like other provinces, receives huge transfers from Ottawa to help pay for health care and other programs.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
No, Alberta Does Not ‘Subsidize’ the Rest of Canada | The Tyee
The vast majority of workers get more from federal programs than they give.
thetyee.ca
September 16, 2026 at 12:36 PM
“Alberta pays no money to Quebec, or to any other province. The Alberta government, like other provinces, receives huge transfers from Ottawa to help pay for health care and other programs.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
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Just so I'm clear: the UCP leaked the U of C's cost of separatism report to Rick Bell but hasn't made it available to the public yet? #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Bell: Bombshell report shows huge costs of Alberta separating from Canada
Danielle Smith's UCP government finally gets the report it asked for on the costs of Alberta separatism and it is one heck of an eyeopener
calgaryherald.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Just so I'm clear: the UCP leaked the U of C's cost of separatism report to Rick Bell but hasn't made it available to the public yet? #abpoli #cdnpoli
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In #Alberta & #Ontario driving is a more perilous task because of #BadGov. Removing #photoradar from the policing toolkit creates a negative impact as a majority of drivers now ignore posted speeds, while driving recklessly. This summer on both provs roads I felt at risk driving the speed limit. 
Alberta RCMP 'begging' drivers to be safe as 2026 could be deadliest in years | CBC News
The RCMP is “begging” Albertans to drive safely as they've seen a significant increase in fatalities and dangerous driving behaviour this year. Statistics show Alberta is on pace to have the highest n...
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September 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
In #Alberta & #Ontario driving is a more perilous task because of #BadGov. Removing #photoradar from the policing toolkit creates a negative impact as a majority of drivers now ignore posted speeds, while driving recklessly. This summer on both provs roads I felt at risk driving the speed limit. 
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When Australia privatized their airports, their Competition Bureau found that consumers paid $1.6 billion in extra fees.
September 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
When Australia privatized their airports, their Competition Bureau found that consumers paid $1.6 billion in extra fees.
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The ABSOLUTE GALL of Danielle Smith trying to paint the Alberta NDP as poor money managers. The UCP brass are the worst money managers this province has ever seen. They're rolling in money, but year after year, they piss it all away, while Albertans struggle.
#ableg #cdnpoli
#ableg #cdnpoli
September 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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We literally had a referendum on this fucking issue and REJECTED PERMANENT DST.
#ableg #abpoli
Tell me this doesn't set a precedent for how the UCP will treat the results of all the October referenda!
#ableg #abpoli
Tell me this doesn't set a precedent for how the UCP will treat the results of all the October referenda!
"But internal government documents show stakeholders consulted by the province more frequently shared a preference for moving to standard time instead."
Alberta government confident in move to permanent daylight time despite lack of consensus
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Alberta government confident in move to permanent daylight time despite lack of consensus
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Alberta government confident in move to permanent daylight time despite lack of consensus
Alberta's switch to permanent daylight time has drawn different reactions, including from those who would prefer permanent standard time
edmontonjournal.com
September 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Again, in this clip when Carney mentions the FINRA example, he means AI companies self-regulating. (FINRA is private, industry-financed self-regulation...that the regulated financial firms fight back against.)
Why? Because you wouldn't want to stifle innovation & "legislation takes time."
#CdnPoli
Why? Because you wouldn't want to stifle innovation & "legislation takes time."
#CdnPoli
September 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Again, in this clip when Carney mentions the FINRA example, he means AI companies self-regulating. (FINRA is private, industry-financed self-regulation...that the regulated financial firms fight back against.)
Why? Because you wouldn't want to stifle innovation & "legislation takes time."
#CdnPoli
Why? Because you wouldn't want to stifle innovation & "legislation takes time."
#CdnPoli
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Gas powered data centres!
I mean Canada cutting emissions doesn't matter, so fuck it.
Let it burn! Let the oligarchs get richer. They only live once!
I mean Canada cutting emissions doesn't matter, so fuck it.
Let it burn! Let the oligarchs get richer. They only live once!
We should build more data centres and pipelines 👍🏻
September 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Gas powered data centres!
I mean Canada cutting emissions doesn't matter, so fuck it.
Let it burn! Let the oligarchs get richer. They only live once!
I mean Canada cutting emissions doesn't matter, so fuck it.
Let it burn! Let the oligarchs get richer. They only live once!
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As expected, Canada and the Nordic countries are at the top, ranked as "Full Democracies," while Trump's USA has plummeted down to 35th, and is considered a "Flawed Democracy." And quite possibly on its way to "Authoritarian Dictatorship."
U-S-A! U-S-A! 🦅😑
#uspoli #cdnpoli
U-S-A! U-S-A! 🦅😑
#uspoli #cdnpoli
September 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Facts matter…
September 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Facts matter…
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I know this is obvious to most, but in Canada academics don’t personally get funds from grants. The money held by institution. Resources used to fund work, pay trainees, etc.
These cranks try to create perception that we have been paid off when they know that is a lie. They are shameless…
These cranks try to create perception that we have been paid off when they know that is a lie. They are shameless…
Sauna salesman, Rodney Palmer, often rolled out by antivaxxers as a media expert (worked in media yrs ago?).
At "Allison Inquiry" (sigh) pushes misleading & rage bait spin about me, "ScienceUpFirst", vaccines, and the media (especially CBC).
THIS guy is a "mic drop" expert? So sad. So desperate.
At "Allison Inquiry" (sigh) pushes misleading & rage bait spin about me, "ScienceUpFirst", vaccines, and the media (especially CBC).
THIS guy is a "mic drop" expert? So sad. So desperate.
September 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I know this is obvious to most, but in Canada academics don’t personally get funds from grants. The money held by institution. Resources used to fund work, pay trainees, etc.
These cranks try to create perception that we have been paid off when they know that is a lie. They are shameless…
These cranks try to create perception that we have been paid off when they know that is a lie. They are shameless…
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🇨🇦❤️ On Sept. 13, 1981, the first Terry Fox Run was held.
300,000 people in 760 communities raised $3.5M for cancer research.
The event, organized by Isadore Sharp, has since raised more than $750M.
CBC has helped keep Terry Fox’s story alive across generations.
300,000 people in 760 communities raised $3.5M for cancer research.
The event, organized by Isadore Sharp, has since raised more than $750M.
CBC has helped keep Terry Fox’s story alive across generations.
September 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🇨🇦❤️ On Sept. 13, 1981, the first Terry Fox Run was held.
300,000 people in 760 communities raised $3.5M for cancer research.
The event, organized by Isadore Sharp, has since raised more than $750M.
CBC has helped keep Terry Fox’s story alive across generations.
300,000 people in 760 communities raised $3.5M for cancer research.
The event, organized by Isadore Sharp, has since raised more than $750M.
CBC has helped keep Terry Fox’s story alive across generations.
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Its criminal that our own tax money is used this way. #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg #NoToTheNine
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A referendum is supposed to measure public opinion. So why are Albertans paying again to be sold the government's preferred answers?
paidpitch.ca
September 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Its criminal that our own tax money is used this way. #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg #NoToTheNine
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Last week, Smith posted on social media that “For every $1 of taxes a guest worker generates, taxpayers are covering $10 in services.”
While this figure might ring true for many, it is far from accurate.
I fact-checked Smith’s claims in my latest for @thetyee.ca
While this figure might ring true for many, it is far from accurate.
I fact-checked Smith’s claims in my latest for @thetyee.ca
Does Alberta Provide $10 in Services for Every $1 of ‘Guest Worker’ Taxes? | The Tyee
Ahead of a divisive referendum question, we fact checked Danielle Smith’s claims.
thetyee.ca
September 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Last week, Smith posted on social media that “For every $1 of taxes a guest worker generates, taxpayers are covering $10 in services.”
While this figure might ring true for many, it is far from accurate.
I fact-checked Smith’s claims in my latest for @thetyee.ca
While this figure might ring true for many, it is far from accurate.
I fact-checked Smith’s claims in my latest for @thetyee.ca
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'Murica thinking it can do whatever the hell it wants in Canada.
They were just told politely to "Fuck off".
www.cbc.ca/news/world/d...
They were just told politely to "Fuck off".
www.cbc.ca/news/world/d...
B.C. judge tosses drug case, says U.S. agents broke law and violated Canadian sovereignty | CBC News
U.S. federal agents pressured a Canadian into a money-laundering conspiracy while concealing their efforts from the RCMP, amounting to "shocking and flagrant" illegal behaviour and a violation of Cana...
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September 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
'Murica thinking it can do whatever the hell it wants in Canada.
They were just told politely to "Fuck off".
www.cbc.ca/news/world/d...
They were just told politely to "Fuck off".
www.cbc.ca/news/world/d...
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The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from.
September 12, 2026 at 5:29 AM
The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from.
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BBC is reporting that Russia and the US are involved in fuelling the Alberta separatism debate.
Quelle surprise.
Quelle surprise.
September 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
BBC is reporting that Russia and the US are involved in fuelling the Alberta separatism debate.
Quelle surprise.
Quelle surprise.
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🚨 BREAKING: Leaked documents show Danielle Smith and the UCP are planning changes that will raise your energy bills, all so they can roll out the red carpet for foreign billionaires and massive AI data centres in Alberta.
Watch live:
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Watch live:
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BREAKING: Danielle Smith is Raising Your Energy Bills
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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September 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Leaked documents show Danielle Smith and the UCP are planning changes that will raise your energy bills, all so they can roll out the red carpet for foreign billionaires and massive AI data centres in Alberta.
Watch live:
www.youtube.com/live/iP4dDWw...
Watch live:
www.youtube.com/live/iP4dDWw...
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President Zelenskyy calls U.S. threats to annex Canada 'very dangerous' | Canadian exclusive
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Zelenskyy calls U.S. threats to annex Canada 'very dangerous' | Canadian exclusive
In a Canadian exclusive interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Canada and the U.S. to work out their differences, calling threats to annex Canada 'very dangerous.' Zelenskyy also war...
www.cbc.ca
September 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
President Zelenskyy calls U.S. threats to annex Canada 'very dangerous' | Canadian exclusive
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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“But it’s not just that. It is a tax on everything. It means everything you buy, including the already outrageous price of groceries, will go up when natural gas goes up, and there is no help coming from the UCP.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #AIDataCentres #DataCentre #SturgeonCounty #WaterIsLife
September 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
“But it’s not just that. It is a tax on everything. It means everything you buy, including the already outrageous price of groceries, will go up when natural gas goes up, and there is no help coming from the UCP.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #AIDataCentres #DataCentre #SturgeonCounty #WaterIsLife