Jason Foster

I would vote for you. And also mock you if you wanted me to.

Ted! Turn around and head into Angry Hen Brewing. It is right behind you.

Well, duh, Charles. It not for the feds Alberta would have at $15 billion surplus, negative unemployment and a pony. We have been very done wrong.

But, Rebecca, don’t you see we are heading for a $5 billion deficit next year. We’re broke!! At least when at the bargaining table. But not when it is time for an unneeded tax cut that benefits the rich more than the poor.

Alberta Does a 180 on Two Beer Policy Files | On Beer I am admittedly a bit late to the table with this post – it has been a very busy month or so for me, but in the past couple of weeks the Alberta government quietly walked back to key policy changes…

My latest onbeer.org post offers a slightly delayed analysis of two beer policy reversals by the AB govt. A mea culpa on beer markups and an inexplicable capitulation to Donald Trump on US liquor bans.

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Short: Alberta faces wave of looming strikes Podcast Episode · West of Centre · 2025-06-16 · 26m

This week I am featured on CBC’s West of Centre podcast talking about burgeoning labour unrest among Alberta’s public sector workers. We discuss why they are so angry and the longer term origins of this strife.

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@poliscirish.bsky.social is right on here. Smith’s agenda has been clear since the beginning. Create chaos to distract in the interests of a radical libertarian, neoliberal agenda.

Why would any world leader take a meeting in the Oval Office with this lunatic? He does not act in good faith, eschews diplomatic tradition, and lies all the time (as you all know). So why do it? Say screw off and let underlings do the negotiations.

I focused on the ones made in house. There were some creative options. The one we tried on air -a vanilla latte cream ale - was particularly well done.

Today my CBC beer column introduced listeners to the first AB location for BC’s Old Yale Brewing. The first ever brewery in Beaumont!!

I spent the afternoon at a celebration of life for Dave Werlin. Former AFL president, lifelong union activist and passionate advocate for social justice. I had the great privilege of being a comrade in the struggle with him and the even greater honour of being able to call him a friend. RIP Dave.

Not until the Oilers also win, brother. Then it is a sign.

So sometimes my beer job tasks me with the onerous responsibility of previewing new breweries. Tonight was a sneak peak at the new Old Yale brewery opening soon in Beaumont, their first foray into Alberta. I’ll be doing a CBC column on them soon to stay tuned.

I feel SO relieved knowing this can’t be me as you are not working on one of my courses right now.

tonight I am attending the memorial service of a man with whom I had the deep honour to work with and call a friend. Raj Pannu was an unexpected political leader but as a result was honest, principled and focused on Albertans. I miss him but glad to be sharing his life with hundreds of his comrades.

Sheeple!! (Kidding!)

But with a pen or pencil, Dave? Inquiring minds and all that.

Pay attention to what Andrew is saying here. This is the plan. Transfer public resources to private hands. Undermine public institutions to the advantage of for-profit companies. This is bad news.

Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column I introduced listeners to a new beer treasure hunt game. Beer Quest sends you to local tap rooms to drink great craft beer for a chance to win prizes. And you will learn about beer styles and history. You can check the game out here: www.thebeerquestgame.com

Woot! Woot!

So the Health minister is calling Parkland Institute “the NDP’s research arm” after our report on the disaster that is their private surgery initiative. Which is more trustworthy? Peer-reviewed research or the belief of a compromised UCP minister? I know where my vote lands

It is no surprise to me that Associated Press is the only media outlet fighting back against Trump’s authoritarian actions. They are a non-profit cooperative. All other media outlets are cow-towing because they are owned by billionaires who have their own interests. Go AP!!!

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Fix or Problem? - Open Minds Podcast A deep dive into Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program with Professor Jason Foster, exploring its economic impact, ethical dilemmas, and long-term implications.

I had a good conversation about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program on the Open Minds podcast. The episode is out now. Give it a listen.

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The Comings and Goings in Alberta Beer | On Beer The first couple months of 2025 have been action packed in the Alberta beer world. In addition to being blindsided by sudden changes to mark-up policy and coping with the many lunatic (and…

I have got some good news and some bad news for you on the Alberta craft beer front. Fortunately I have put it all into one handy post to get you up to date on the latest in Alberta beer.

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Wanna know what Kuyt is? We’ll listen in on my CBC Radio beer column, live at 4:40. In case you can’t it is an historic Dutch style that dominated in the 1500s and might be making a comeback.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Alberta's Surgical Crisis: Private Profits, Public Losses - Parkland Institute Report Launch Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation ema... A free webinar to launch Parkland Institute's new report, “Operation Profit: Private Surgical Contracts Deliver Higher Costs and Longer Waits,” which addresses the problems behind the Alberta Surgical...

Parkland Institute is hosting a webinar on our new report on the privatization of surgeries. In short? They cost more and increase wait lists. Bad news! Come learn more.

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Tariff Terror! What the Trade War Might Mean for Craft Beer | On Beer When your job is beer it is important to keep perspective on things at times like this. The growing economic storm due to Donald Trump's maniacal rampaging is serious. It will harm millions of…

I know it is just beer but Trump’s tariff insanity will hit the craft beer industry in big ways. I wrote up an analysis on my beer website. Give it a read if you are interested.

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Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

Funniest line ever. Too bad he doesn’t see it.

Pulled out the small system today to do a quick batch to carry me over until I can fire up the big system in a few weeks once the rest of the snow melts. Brewed up a kolsch, which is nice season transition beer.

Opinion: Why are education support workers still on strike? Ask the UCP There are two things the provincial government is doing that are preventing timely settlements.

"So why aren’t things getting settled? Ask the UCP government." - Great piece on UCP interference in bargaining by Parkland Institute Director @abbeerguy.bsky.social with @bobbarnetson.bsky.social and Susan Cake in this morning's paper.
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