Aaron Singleton

Fun fact about Calgary's new City Council: there are as many councillors-elect named Mike/Myke as there are women.

Stripping Away Rights Using the Notwithstanding Clause. - Alberta Views After a week of rancorous debate, Klein announced he would not invoke the notwithstanding clause on the landmark gay rights decision...

The first time an Alberta government invoked the notwithstanding clause, public outrage forced a reversal in less than 24 hours. I wish to God Albertans would show the same moral fury now, when school children are outed & bullied by the government that is supposed to protect them. #ableg #abpoli

It was great to get back on the doors with @pancholirakhi.bsky.social and the Edmonton-Whitemud team!

Thanks to all the new and returning volunteers who joined our afternoon blitz! #ableg

Our town halls aren't just a conversation, it's a commitment: The UCP might shut you out, but we’re here to listen and act.

To every Albertan who shared their story with us: thank you.

We’re #BetterTogether, and we’re just getting started: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/

THIS is why @andrewknack.bsky.social can't be trusted with his blue shoes... He wears them with his suits 👀

Help me retire these shoes by donating: checkout.square.site/merchant/ML0...

📸: Anonymous

The Mayorthon — Andrew Knack for Mayor Andrew Knack is undertaking the longest mayoral walk in Alberta history, and you are invited to join him!

Edmonton deserves a Mayor who doesn’t just talk — but shows up. A Mayor who will meet you where you are, listen to your concerns, and bring your voice to City Hall.

andrewknack.ca/mayorthon

Proposals like this have nothing to do with representation and everything to do with gerrymandering. #ableg

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Today, I kicked off my city-wide Listening Tour by moving my desk outside my new campaign office in Old Strathcona to meet with Edmontonians face-to-face.

It was great to connect, hear your ideas, and talk about what matters most to you.

#yeg #yegvote #yegcc

Beyond proud to sign the forever-canadian.ca petition in Old Strathcona this morning.

Alberta is better in Canada, and Canada is better with Alberta. #ableg

Andrew in a white shirt that says Forever Canadian and Thomas is a black Forever Canadian shirt standing in front of a blue banner that says Forever Canadian.

Started off this morning signing the Forever Canadian petition. A huge thank you to @lukaszukab.bsky.social and everyone involved in this movement.

Canada is an incredible country and Alberta is much stronger as a part of Canada.

#yeg #yegcc #yegvote #ForeverCanadian

As usual, @pancholirakhi.bsky.social absolutely nails it here.

Minister Amery has no business "recommending" Elections Alberta do anything with its reference to the courts, but this has become standard operating procedure for the UCP.

Democracy is powerful, but delicate. Do better. #ableg

Higher Than Usual Number of Candidates on Ballot in Battle River–Crowfoot By-election News Release GATINEAU, Monday, July 28, 2025 As a result of the high number of candidates in Battle River–Crowfoot (Alberta), electors voting at advance or election day polls will vote using an adapted ballot. The adapted ballot will feature a blank space where electors can write the name of their preferred candidate. This will replace the typical list-style ballot, on which electors mark a blank circle next to the name of the candidate of their choice. For their vote to be counted, electors must write the name of their candidate of choice. As long as the elector's intention is clear, their vote will be counted, even if they misspell the candidate's name. Along with the candidate's name, electors can also write the name of the candidate's political party. But if the elector writes only the party's name, their ballot cannot be counted—it must have the name of the elector's preferred candidate. The list of candidates will be available at every voting table so that electors can find the name of their candidate of choice. The adapted write-in ballot will feature the same security and integrity measures found on a typical ballot. Elections Canada is aware that the changes to the ballot may reduce its accessibility for some electors. All regular accessibility tools will still be available, but some of them, such as the braille list of candidates and adapted braille voting template, will only be available on election day (Monday, August 18). Anyone who has concerns can contact the Elections Canada office in Battle River–Crowfoot to find out what options and accessibility supports are available to them. Electors who need support when voting are welcome to bring a friend, family member or caregiver to assist them, including helping them to complete their ballot. Election workers, who are sworn to maintain the secrecy of the vote, are also available to help. …

There are 200+ independent candidates now registered for the byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running.

So Elections Canada has now decided to just have people write in the name of the person they want to vote for, instead of marking an 'X' on a list.

Reports like this are designed to help all involved and those studying the tragedy learn how things can be improved next time and what worked well.

This report was also not written by Jasper.

Instead of making this about you, Premier, learn what can be done differently next time.

“You give yourself a raise for $2400 for your living expenses, but you take $200 away from people on AISH.”

At tonight's town hall, Danielle Smith was criticized for her current responsibilities as Premier on a few issues. #ableg

Alberta falls behind rest of Canada in key health-care fields: report Alberta is struggling with a serious nursing shortage, with staffing levels in the province falling well behind other jurisdictions, data released Friday shows.

We've gone from "we will fix health care in 90 days" to creating four health ministries that aren't delivering better results for Albertans.

Enough is enough. #ableg

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That wraps up Stampede 2025 for this guy.

Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to say hi and for the fun weekend in #yyc 🤠

Excited to be back home so I can spend some much needed time with the family after a weekend away!

There was a time when government made legitimate attempts to consult and listen to Albertans on major policy decisions.

Now, the UCP is just going through the motions to push out whatever they want.

From a provincial pension to provincial police, no one voted for this. #ableg

I'm so looking forward to moderating this discussion tomorrow morning at Non-Profit Day 2025!

With how divisive politics has become in recent years, it is important to find ways to bridge the growing divides and have constructive political conversations.

Tomorrow we kick off my mayoral campaign, and I would love if you could join me.

We're building a movement for Edmontonians. One for you and your family, not political parties or special interest groups.

Lets build an Edmonton we're proud to call HOME.

andrewknack.ca/launch-event

#yeg #yegcc

Come on out and meet the next #yeg mayor on Saturday!

Rain or shine, it will be a good time!

Hell yeah

"Even though they’ve been in power for six years now, it’s always the fault of the federal government or the Alberta NDP for why things are the way they are today... At some point, you have to accept responsibility..." #ableg

Read more: aaronsingleton.substack.com/p/rant-1

With three by-elections happening across the province, I wanted to revisit an article I wrote back in November about how progressive campaigns can build stronger campaigns. #ableg

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We don't have to change who we are to do this.

We need to make the effort to listen, engage, and understand. If we do that, I promise we will find alignment in values on many, many fronts.

Once we do that (for all groups), "selling" our movement to them becomes easier

/fin

And as I said in my article, we must continue to fight for equity and social justice as that is a fundamental part of our movement.

But we need to communicate better with young men (and all voters), and we must also foster a culture where we aren't pushing people away. /4

In its best form, it is about ensuring your movement has a core set of shared values.

Strong public services
An economy for everyday workers
Opportunity regardless of status
Compassionate service
Defending the rights of all

This is who we are as progressives /3

The concept of purity testing is something every political movement has. And when used properly, is an important tool.

But when it is used as a sword instead of a shield, it limits a movement's ability to grow and reach all the people you hope to serve. /2

In the article I wrote, I discussed the idea of purity testing being a major barrier to young men getting involved with the progressive movement.

To be clear, there is no place for -isms and -phobias in our movement.

But attitudes like this push these men away. #ableg 🧵