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Danielle Smith and Mickey Amery have spent a lot of time attacking Judges and claiming the appointment of federal judges "is not non-partisan".

But it turns out, not only are their complaints not based in reality, but "their" track record is actually worse.

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On daylight savings time and the economic impact of switching...

Horner seems to think that Dani will put that to a referendum.

(But not a PST, that would solve actual problems)

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When asked if Alberta would offer shelter to people fleeing the unprecedented conflict in the Middle East...

Nate Horner said that Alberta wants "economic immigrants who will fulfill the roles we need".

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Matt Jones claimed today that no one is trying to blame the AMA for the delay in the Triage Physicians...

Bot we had to go all th way back in the archives to...

(Checks notes)

Yesterday...

To fact check that claim.

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Matt Jones seemed to acknowledge today that the UCP did NOT follow their established negotiating protocols when announcing the Triage Physicians...

And now the first meeting is March 20.

So don't expect to see docs in the waiting room anytime soon.

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Episode 8.10 - March 1st, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup! Podcast Episode · The Breakdown With Nate Pike · March 2 · 2h 1m

New episode!

In what we're already hearing is one of our most powerful episodes yet, we take a look at Smith's incoming book bans, her attack on the courts and her attempts to shut down discussion on the tactics she's using.

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Caught In Another Untruth... Danielle Smith tries to retcon the "Corrupt Care" scandal again but it backfires. Again.

Exclusive!

Danielle Smith tried to add another layer of spin on the “Corrupt Care” scandal last weekend…

But an email obtained by The Breakdown quickly proved those claims to not be based in reality.

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Governing by Referendum Populism trumps good policymaking

On the surface, referendums seem like a democratic way to solve policy disputes.

In reality, they gin up more conflict than they're worth.

My latest on Danielle Smith's continued use of the populist playbook.

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The AMA has released a statement that clearly states the delay in the Triage Liason Physicians was a result of government not following their own process..

And the disintegration of the healthcare system only added more confusion.

This comes after Smith blamed them again.

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The NDP have responded to Alberta's deadliest flu season in recent memory...

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Alberta's flu season is now the deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action | CBC News Influenza deaths have soared to new heights in Alberta this year, according to nearly two decades worth of data, prompting concern from health experts.

“Alberta's flu season deadliest in recent memory…

“250 Albertans have died due to influenza as vaccination rates remain low”

The UCP sharply limited access to vaccines. They own this.

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YouTube video by The Breakdown AB Episode 8.10 - March 1,. 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup!

New episode!

In what we're already hearing is one of our most powerful episodes yet, we take a look at Smith's incoming book bans, her attack on the courts and her attempts to shut down discussion on the tactics she's using.

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Episode 8.10 - March 1st, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup! Podcast Episode · The Breakdown With Nate Pike · March 2 · 2h 1m

New episode!

In what we're already hearing is one of our most powerful episodes yet, we take a look at Smith's incoming book bans, her attack on the courts and her attempts to shut down discussion on the tactics she's using.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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‘Yahoos’: Preston Manning Claps Back at Alberta Secession Leader | The Tyee Jeff Rath claimed Manning and influential allies have tried to silence and subvert the separatist movement.

“he reinforces their preconceived opinion that western secession is mainly being pushed by an ill-informed group of cowboy yahoos.”

Preston Manning on Jeffrey Rath.

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Sunday at 8!

We’re back with another live show!

And not only are we wading into some VERY controversial topics, we’ve got another mini scoop as well!

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Trust Betrayed... A separatist leader was found to have misappropriated over $1.2 million from family members suffering from dementia

New Substack!

Separatist Leader and Danielle Smith's "Plan B", Dennis Modry was found to have misappropriated over $1.2 million from family members suffering from dementia by a BC Supreme Court Judge.

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Wherein Smith claims that "newcomers" are costing the province $9 Billion in social programs.

In order for that to be true, every single newcomer would have to be accessing social programs that many don't even have access to.

These are evil misrepresentations.

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Alberta Premier defends fall referendum plans Danielle Smith stumbles when asked about costs of providing health care and education to newcomers; NDP says referendum proposals designed to inflame

“Alberta said health care costs, excluding those tied to hospitals, clock in at $100-million a year for non-permanent residents.”

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So…

The UCP is moving procurement, which is the core of the “corrupt care” scandal into…

The premiers office.

Cool.

What could possibly go wrong?

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"Time & again, the UCP has demonstrated a lack of understanding, respect, & good faith in its dealings with First Nations"

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation has released a statement backing the unanimous Non-Confidence Motion by the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs.

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"A sharp slowdown in population growth and lingering trade
uncertainty will be a drag on economic growth this year."

- From Alberta's new budget while Alberta simultaneously (and falsely) blames an excess of immigrants for the cost of everything.

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"This has never happened in Alberta’s history, and it reflects the profound harm caused by the Premier’s embrace of separatism."

The NDP have released a statement on the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs vote of non-confidence in the UCP.

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"We will not sit back and watch as this government lays out the welcome mat for making Alberta the 51st State in breach of our Treaties."

Mikisew Cree First Nation has filed a lawsuit for Danielle Smith’s flagrant disregard for Treaties.

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"Danielle Smith's government is acting as an embassy for the worst we've seen from south of the border, and it's time to say no.”

The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs has passed a unanimous vote of non-confidence in the UCP government.

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$2.3B allocated to new crown corporation supporting Alberta health agencies Alberta is creating a provincial corporation, Health Shared Services, to centralize corporate services between its four health agencies.

So…

We’re spending 2.3 billion to replicate the services that were built into our former integrated system because Dani was committed to disintegrating it?

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Oh boy…

Danielle Smith has authorized the province to go $40 Billion into debt.

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If you watch 2 minutes of video today…

Make it this.

A masterclass on oratory and personal responsibility is on full display.

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Calgary cancer patients lose access to after-hours oncology support line | CBC News A Calgarian living with terminal cancer is calling on health officials in Alberta to restore access to after-hours specialist care for patients of the province’s largest cancer centre.

Yet again, Alberta is actively rolling back cancer care.

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When confronted with the reality that violent crime has dropped more than the overall crime index, Ellis responded with...

"Ok, yeah but let me tell you some scary stories, and anyways metrics don't matter when people don't feel safe, DID YOU HEAR MY SCARY STORIES?!?"

Basically.

Ellis complained today the feds haven't confirmed what their funding model would be for the RCMP and he wasn't sure if it would meet Alberta's needs.

When asked what funding model Alberta would need?

"I don't know"

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