2022 in #Alberta was a challenging year. #freedomconvoy #couttsblockade #conspiracytheories #pandemic #covid #LongCovid #abpoli #ableg #daniellesmith #SovereigntyAct #inflation #UCPleadership #NDPRhetoric #DivisivePolitics #dansplaining and so on.

Here’s to hoping 2023 will leave much of this in the rear view and the path forward is more reasoned and #centrist. We have work to do so let’s have at ‘er. #GeneralElection #albertaparty2023 #centreicecanadians @Cal_Var_ABParty #RadicalCentrist

@cbcworld so she’s going to ‘Dansplain’ the SA to the First Nations’ Chiefs? #abpoli #ableg #SovereigntyAct #treaty6 #alberta

Onion Lake Cree Nation suing Alberta government over sovereignty act

The nation is seeking a declaration from the Court of King's Bench that the act unjustifiably infringes on treaty rights and is of no force and effect. https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/edmonton-news/onion-lake-cree-nation-suing-alberta-government-over-sovereignty-act-6272351 #abpoli #indigenous #SovereigntyAct #lawsuit

Alberta has 'no legal authority' in federal Firearms Act: Legal expert

#Alberta's announcement on the #FirearmsAct is sparking concern. The province said starting Jan. 1, 2023, Alberta Crown prosecutors will determine whether or not to pursue charges against people who own some prohibited guns. But one expert says it's not that simple.

#abpoli #ableg #SovereigntyAct

https://globalnews.ca/video/9355839/alberta-has-no-legal-authority-in-federal-firearms-act-legal-expert/

Alberta has 'no legal authority' in federal Firearms Act: Legal expert

#Alberta's announcement on the #FirearmsAct is sparking concern. The province said starting Jan. 1, 2023, Alberta Crown prosecutors will determine whether or not to pursue charges against people who own some prohibited guns. But one expert says it's not that simple.

#abpoli #ableg #SovereigntyAct

https://globalnews.ca/video/9355839/alberta-has-no-legal-authority-in-federal-firearms-act-legal-expert/

"#Alberta wraps up fall legislature sitting dominated by controversial #SovereigntyAct

Alberta’s Opposition #NDP says the first sitting under Premier #DanielleSmith was a short, chaotic mess with the passage of a sovereignty act that dooms the province to confusion over who follows which laws."

#abpoli #ableg

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-wraps-up-fall-legislature-sitting-dominated-by-controversial-sovereignty-act-1.6198415

"#Alberta wraps up fall legislature sitting dominated by controversial #SovereigntyAct

Alberta’s Opposition #NDP says the first sitting under Premier #DanielleSmith was a short, chaotic mess with the passage of a sovereignty act that dooms the province to confusion over who follows which laws."

#abpoli #ableg

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-wraps-up-fall-legislature-sitting-dominated-by-controversial-sovereignty-act-1.6198415

"#DanielleSmith stumbled into a fight with Treaty chiefs. Then, she made it worse.

In her rush to introduce and pass Alberta’s #SovereigntyAct, Smith has infuriated chiefs in #Alberta, who see the legislation as an attack on their #TreatyRights."

#abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg

https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2022/12/15/danielle-smith-stumbled-into-a-fight-with-treaty-chiefs-then-she-made-it-worse.html?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=email&utm_email=6A2F885639963E0F2B8C118F8F58D481&utm_campaign=frst_158773

"#DanielleSmith stumbled into a fight with Treaty chiefs. Then, she made it worse.

In her rush to introduce and pass Alberta’s #SovereigntyAct, Smith has infuriated chiefs in #Alberta, who see the legislation as an attack on their #TreatyRights."

#abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg

https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2022/12/15/danielle-smith-stumbled-into-a-fight-with-treaty-chiefs-then-she-made-it-worse.html?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=email&utm_email=6A2F885639963E0F2B8C118F8F58D481&utm_campaign=frst_158773

Alberta wraps up fall legislature sitting dominated by controversial sovereignty act

“People had virtually no opportunity to consider how they had changed the bill in response to all of the criticisms,” Gray said at a news conference Friday.

“Danielle Smith, upon hearing all of the criticisms, just shut down debate and ran away.”

Globalnews.ca https://globalnews.ca/news/9355117/alberta-fall-legislature-sovereignty-act/ #abpoli #SovereigntyAct #Dumb&Done #gone #christmas

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From Dani Paradis: (APTN News)
“We will not be treated as second class citizens - we deserve to have a voice at the table and protect our most precious resource- the land. Our fight isn’t over, we are examining our next steps to see that the Sovereignty Act is retracted.”
#SovereigntyAct
#DaniParadis
#NativeMastodon
#Indigenous
#AlbertaSoverigntyAct
#IndigenousMastodon

From Dani Paradis (APTN News) ““Statement from the Chiefs of Treaty Six First Nation regarding the Sovereignty Act receiving Royal acescent: We are not surprised, however beyond disappointed. Colonial systems continue their main goal of silencing our People and ignoring our rights. “ 1/2
#SovereigntyAct
#DaniParadis
#NativeMastodon
#Indigenous
#AlbertaSoverigntyAct
#IndigenousMastodon

Beaverton: Danielle Smith apologizes for “thoughtless” remark she is about to make https://www.thebeaverton.com/2022/12/danielle-smith-apologizes-for-thoughtless-remark-she-is-about-to-make/ #satire #canada #commentary #SovereigntyAct #DanielleSmith #FirstNations #Alberta #apology

‘Premier Smith does not understand our Treaty or our inherent rights nor does she respect them’ – Treaty 6 chiefs

"The chiefs of the #AlbertaFirstNations of the #Treaty6 Confederacy are deeply concerned by the implications of #UCP’s sovereignty agenda and have urged the #DanielleSmith Government “to withdraw and reconsider any legislation that pretends jurisdiction over Treaty Lands and Peoples,” as does the #SovereigntyAct."

#cdnpoli #abpoli

https://albertapolitics.ca/2022/12/premier-smith-does-not-understand-our-treaty-or-our-inherent-rights-nor-does-she-respect-them-treaty-6-chiefs/

‘Premier Smith does not understand our Treaty or our inherent rights nor does she respect them’ – Treaty 6 chiefs

"The chiefs of the #AlbertaFirstNations of the #Treaty6 Confederacy are deeply concerned by the implications of #UCP’s sovereignty agenda and have urged the #DanielleSmith Government “to withdraw and reconsider any legislation that pretends jurisdiction over Treaty Lands and Peoples,” as does the #SovereigntyAct."

#cdnpoli #abpoli

https://albertapolitics.ca/2022/12/premier-smith-does-not-understand-our-treaty-or-our-inherent-rights-nor-does-she-respect-them-treaty-6-chiefs/

'#Alberta #FirstNations chiefs call on Lt.-Gov. to withhold royal assent on sovereignty act'

"Indigenous leaders are turning to #Alberta’s lieutenant-governor to reject the province’s controversial #SovereigntyAct as senior government sources speak out over the #UCP’s handling of the file."

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/sovereignty-act-continues-to-take-heat-from-alberta-indigenous-communities #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Sounds like #dictatorship and a power grab. "Limiting debate, UCP rams through ‘Sovereignty Act" https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/limiting-debate-ucp-rams-through-sovereignty-act/ #altpress #Alberta #SovereigntyAct #democracyunderattack #Canada

Sounds like #dictatorship and a power grab. "Limiting debate, UCP rams through ‘Sovereignty Act" https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/limiting-debate-ucp-rams-through-sovereignty-act/ #altpress #Alberta #SovereigntyAct #democracyunderattack #Canada

What happened over the last 7 days in Alberta politics simply takes your breath away.

What Just Happened? | Susan on the Soapbox https://susanonthesoapbox.com/2022/12/11/what-just-happened/ #abpoli #Bill-1 #SovereigntyAct #unconstitutional

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said she is frustrated with Alberta’s controversial Sovereignty Act, saying it will strip autonomy from the municipal government.

Alberta’s Sovereignty Act undermines municipal governance, says Calgary mayor - Calgary | Globalnews.ca https://globalnews.ca/news/9337891/calgary-mayor-jyoti-gondek-sovereignty-act-reaction/ #yyc #abpoli #SovereigntyAct #municipal