Barb Phillips

“Quick! Let’s distract from my meddling in the courts!”

“Now we have to distract from the AHS Scandal”

“Now we have to distract from book banning.”

“Now we have to distract from our failure to bargain in good faith.”

“I HAVE TO GO TO SAUDI ARABIA!”

It’s turtles of incompetence all the way down.

Alberta’s now the first jurisdiction to use the notwithstanding clause to take away the right to collective bargaining.

The kids will go back to school tomorrow -but what’s the future for workers’ rights across Canada? I wrote about that here: mbpintelligence.com/blog/phillips-…

The UCP uses closure more than any other party in Alberta history.

It's easy to blame the leadership for curtailing debate.

But UCP backbenchers have willingly handed over their authority by supporting these motions.

Our new book explores this element of hyperpartisanship: partyloyalty.ca.

David King, former AB Minister of Education,hits the nail on the head! He captures my thoughts on the importance of a well functioning public school system in a democracy. The UCP is playing with fire 🔥 #ableg

The separatist element were only too glad to share their opinions but as soon as they answered”No” to the lead question,”Do you want Alberta to remain in Canada?”…my interactions ended with “Thank you and have a nice day.”

Braid: UCP set to slam through back-to-work bill while teacher anger rises, other unions threaten action The Albert UCP will slam through a back to work bill to end teacher strike but wider labor trouble could be close behind

UCP is set to slam through back-to-work law, possibly in one day, end to end. Will teachers obey? Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abed #ableg #yyc #yeg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Albertans are witnessing the deathblow to fair and equitable HC access right here, and all without even a discussion to see if there is a mandate for govt to do this.
This is not hyperbole or fearmongering.

Let's pick 10 quick highlights🧵:
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I have broad shoulders for sure and my patriotism has increased if anything. However there is definitely a vocal minority in Alberta that we must be wary of and not discount.

to engage so brushed me off; some said they did not do politics which is saying you do not take interest in much; some wanted to argue about why their views were the right views; some want to rail on me; and by far most wanted to rail about equalization money and how Ottawa rips us off.

I have learned a lot by being a #ForeverCanadian canvasser. It has been most gratifying to engage with Albertans who love Canada and want to remain in Canada. However it has also been disappointing to see the minority that I have asked about the #ForeverCanadian petition. Often they did not want

#ableg #abed #abpoli #cndpoli

Neudorf had to apologize in the House. Grandkids have now moved on but attended Ecole for 12 years. The gym was/is sorely needed.

I judge the progress being made by the new gymnasium construction at my grandkids old school...Ecole La Verendrye in Lethbridge East. Construction started this summer 2025. In 2023, Minister Neudorf in QP called out the MLA for Lethbridge West by saying..."your kids are getting a new gym."

2025 #Lethbridge mayor & council? 19 of 20 polls reporting.

M - Hyggen 7591

Council
Crowson 8332
JSR 7684
Dodic 6611
Wolfe 6259
Beeber 6159
Doria 6154
Campbell 5971
Parker 5784

BTW, the Conservative slate got slapped!!

I like this plate design I saw at the Lethbridge Teachers Rally recently. If we must change, then I want to keep the message truthful and keep the beloved wild rose. If the gov't says the plate must be non partisan, then they should present a non partisan message.

Lethbridge peeps...The deadline to sign the Forever Canadian petition ends this Thursday, October. 25 so the signature sheets get to Elections Alberta by October 28. If you have not yet signed, DM me or the Lethbridge Mobile volunteer team and we will come to you. We do home visits.

This is a BAD LOOK Alberta. 🤨

open.alberta.ca/dataset/35ee...

It seems the candidates in this years race for #Mayor of #Lethbridge are lacking in vision, successful track-records, and actual achievable goals.

No one special. Not one stands out as the clear choice. Meh.

Good luck next time, Lethbridge!

#yql #abpoli #homeless #housing #taxes #socialprograms

"During my time as minister I was instrumental in providing increased funding for private schools. Since then I have come to realize that my past support for funding to private schools was mistaken. I was wrong."

David King being a real one.
#ABEd #ABpoli

If Public education is funded correctly, there would be no need for any of these private Independent schools #abpoli #ableg

#Cdnpoli #Abpoli #Alberta #DanielleSmith

It appears that a couple of the #yql mayoral candidates have relegated you to being a 'pseudo intellectual.'

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I would say there is likely not enough time left in your career to 'get better.' You are in your declining years when time, energy and brain power are not on your side. Take it from me...a senior! Hahaha.

Two Stories, No Strategy: Lethbridge’s Mayoral Race, 2025 Bear with me while I quickly cite the oft-maligned former U.S. President Richard Milhous Nixon, who, in a 1971 speech, reflected on the increasingly combustible nature of American politics. He obse…

Wow, mayoral candidate Ryan Mennie is mad at me. He didn‘t like my analysis I posted on social media (?!) & let me know at the Uleth SU candidate forum. Struck a nerve I guess. Here’s what I wrote.
“Two Stories, No Strategy: Lethbridge’s Mayoral Race, 2025”

I will sign up to canvas for this very worthy petition and work to get as many signatures as I have for the Forever Canadian petition. Premier Smith may soon regret easing the rules for petitions. As citizens we can fight back with our time to get this province back on track.

The Inaugural MBP Roundtable POTUS, PBO, Party leadership and Parliament: The first MBP Intelligence Briefing In the inaugural episode of MBP Intelligence Briefing, Director of MBP Intelligence Ben Woodfinden talks with Ken Boes...

🚨🎙️🎧 NEW POD: our inaugural MBP Intelligence round table episode.

Me, Ben, Ken & @sphillipsab.bsky.social talk

— Trump tariffs
— PBO and fiscal
— NDP leadership
— Parliament return

All policy - no punditry.

www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/the-ina...

#cdnpoli
#cdnecon #trump #carney #poilievre

Forever Canadian

ICYMI - On the first Alberta Unbound of the season, @lukaszukab.bsky.social explains the strategy behind his Forever Canadian campaign - and his love for the country that gave his family political asylum. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada #ForeverCanadian #UCP #AlbertaUnbound

Lethbridge peeps....See you at the rally! The Lethbridge Raging Grannies have 2 awesome songs ready to go!

@charlesrusnell.bsky.social spoke to my class yesterday—great session!
I asked him @ Al Beeber running campaign ads while still writing for the #Lethbridge Herald.👇
“You can’t be a politician AND a journalist,” and he said a leave of absence should have been mandatory.
Call 403-328-4411 to complain.