[David A]

It's also worth noting that approval/disapproval of the Premier does not necessarily mean that same sentiment is shared for the UCP as a whole. In 2019, Kenney's approval was 60%.

Yes, but that would have been closer to the beginning of his term. How would they compare to a bit further into the term, like Smith is now?

 

[policyenthusiast]

Yes, but that would have been closer to the beginning of his term. How would they compare to a bit further into the term, like Smith is now?

You mean during the "greatest summer ever"? Around 20%.

 

[David A]

You mean during the "greatest summer ever"? Around 20%.

Well yes, but for Smith she hasn't had anything quite disruptive happen as what happened in 2020 so the decline may continue to be more gradual rather than fall off a cliff.

 

[fjordgard]

Well yes, it could affect the mandate of the commission, but the striking of 14 d) and 14 e) is somewhat offset by the new 14 f). Either way, the commission is expected to be non-partisan specifically to prevent gerrymandering. Here are the two specific amendments made in 2024 (through Bill 31):

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And here's the old version:

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I don't think people should sleep on the possibility that the Commission is stuck using population data from 2021 (date of the last census). See section 12 below. The population in the urban centres has skyrocketed since then but that may not be considered at all, which could result in Edmonton and Calgary both getting less seats than they likely should.

 

[The_Cat]

Teachers vote 89.5% in favour of strike action.

 

[trevorhayden]

Premier and Education Minister will address the media (on what is supposed to be a solemn holiday about first nations). Bring on the battle!

 

[Gronk!]

Bruce McAllister needs to be fired

Moderator on Smith’s Alberta Next panel sorry for saying teen should be spanked | Globalnews.ca

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next town hall in Calgary has apologized for his "inappropriate" behaviour towards a teen who tried to ask a question.

globalnews.ca

 

[The_Cat]

Bruce McAllister needs to be spanked!

 

[The_Cat]

If Alberta is willing to pay families $30 per student per day, for a population of 825,000 students, that's over $24 M per day (nearly 25 M). If the average teacher is paid $100,000 per year, for 51,000 teachers that's 5.1 billion per year, or about $25 M per day. Is that a good way to spend money?

 

[EdmTrekker]

I have been considering provincial politics for some time. I am hoping to replace Marlin Schmidt in Edmonton-Gold Bar.

If anyone has gone through this process of seeking election, I would be happy to take you for lunch/dinner.

I'm ready to represent y'all, my name is Matthew C.X. Langford.

I am confused whether you plan to challenge Martin Schmidt for the NDP nomination in Edmonton-Gold Bar or another political party or as an independent?

 

[TAS]

If Alberta is willing to pay families $30 per student per day, for a population of 825,000 students, that's over $24 M per day (nearly 25 M). If the average teacher is paid $100,000 per year, for 51,000 teachers that's 5.1 billion per year, or about $25 M per day. Is that a good way to spend money?

I think it's for students 12 years and younger. Not sure how many that is.

 

[TAS]

Bruce McAllister needs to be fired

Moderator on Smith’s Alberta Next panel sorry for saying teen should be spanked | Globalnews.ca

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next town hall in Calgary has apologized for his "inappropriate" behaviour towards a teen who tried to ask a question.

globalnews.ca

I shouldn't be, but I continue to be annoyingly shocked by Smith's response to this.

Brutal, really. Can't believe they didn't even let the student finish his question, which in no way was disrespectful. And then insult him on top of it. And no one on the UCP panel says boo or stands up for him.

Apparently Nenshi is doing a live youtube talk with the high school student tonight.

 

[trevorhayden]

UCP fans live in a different reality.

 

[northlands]

I have been considering provincial politics for some time. I am hoping to replace Marlin Schmidt in Edmonton-Gold Bar.

If anyone has gone through this process of seeking election, I would be happy to take you for lunch/dinner.

I'm ready to represent y'all, my name is Matthew C.X. Langford.

Best of luck, Matthew! Is Marlin Schmidt not running for re-election?

 

[bodsbods9090]

I shouldn't be, but I continue to be annoyingly shocked by Smith's response to this.

Brutal, really. Can't believe they didn't even let the student finish his question, which in no way was disrespectful. And then insult him on top of it. And no one on the UCP panel says boo or stands up for him.

Apparently Nenshi is doing a live youtube talk with the high school student tonight.

This has happened at numerous Alberta Next Panel's. A question is asked that goes against what the UCP wants and Bruce pipes up like a snide little child or the mic is cut off.

These UCP idiots love free speech...but only when it helps them!

As for the teachers, my wife is one and she is furious that the GoA has decided to help families out financially when this could go towards helping classroom issues/complexities. She's hearing this will be a long strike.