Dr. Hinshaw told Albertans they were going to stop testing, tracing and isolating on July 28–3 weeks ago. This ‘plan’ was supposedly presented to cabinet July 8, 6 weeks ago tomorrow. Kenney says they accepted her plan “without modification”. 1/7
We’re supposed to believe that in 6 weeks, there has not been enough time to get the data together for this plan that was accepted without modification. 6 weeks. Kenney, Shandro and the rest of cabinet, who have not exactly dazzled us with their intellectual prowess, somehow 2/7
understood it well enough to go ahead with it and require no further explanation or changes, yet Hinshaw wants us to believe that it needs to be synthesized and summarized so that we can follow the “narrative”. It’s been promised for weeks and we’re still waiting. 3/7
There is no data. It’s not based on science, it’s based on ideology. Opening July 1 and dropping all restrictions in one fell swoop, followed by a huge festival with mass gatherings, partying in bars, breakfasts and barbecues, was a gamble. UCP thought it was worth it so they 4/7
could try to recoup some of their plummeting popularity and schmooze with donors. Everyone warned it would set off a 4th wave, and UCP lost this bet, big time, just like they have gambled and lost time and again with everything else. 5/7
The ‘plan’ was a contingency to cover up the reality of what the Stampede did. No testing and no contact tracing would hide the trail of infection. No isolating means employers could insist their workers come in and no family members or close contacts would have to miss work 6/7
either. It was about money and avoiding responsibility. Until or unless Hinshaw can actually produce this supposed data, 6 weeks later, and it is credible, this ‘narrative’ of gambling, losing and covering up is the only thing that makes sense. Go ahead UCP, prove it wrong. 7/7

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Listening to the Protect Our Province update. @jvipondmd says if the doubling trend continues, we’ll have more than 400 patients in the ICU by Sept. 19. ICU staff says they are full now.
Interesting point about asymptomatic spread—some people have zero symptoms but can still spread the virus. Unlike the flu where if you have it, you *know* you have it and feel bad, so you know to stay home, with covid, you may not have any idea.
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It’s interesting how one of UCP’s curriculum advisors cherry picks a somewhat complimentary 1st sentence from a school board that is not piloting the curriculum and also identified multiple concerns with it. Quotable if they compliment, but ‘special interest group’ otherwise? 1/4
School divisions across the province reviewed the new curriculum draft, involving the time and effort of THOUSANDS of Alberta teachers and producing hundreds (or more) pages of feedback. The feedback is objective and comprehensive. 2/4
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O’Toole seems to be *saying* all the right things. His message is carefully crafted and CPC counts on people forgetting things he’s said & done before (like about residential schools and criticizing the vaccination program, among others, plus the juvenile port-a-potty video) 1/6
Since he became leader, his *main* tactic has been attacking Trudeau and trying to start controversies. I am not a Trudeau fan, but I can see that clearly. What is playing out is *exactly* like what we saw with Jason Kenney and the UCP in Alberta. 2/6
They said what people wanted to hear. They attacked NDP and Rachel Notley constantly. Many of us could see through it, but unfortunately, enough people fell for their lies that they got elected. 3/6
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Ottawa: Here is some money to create an affordable childcare program in your province. You need to chip in some $, it has to be widely available, and should cost about $10/day

Manitoba, BC, Yukon, Quebec, NL, NS, and PEI: Great! Thanks!

UCP: Can we just have the money?
1/5
Ottawa: No, you have to follow the rules.

UCP: That’s not fair!

Ottawa: It is fair. It’s the same basic rules for everyone.

UCP: Quebec is getting a special deal! You like them better than you like us!!!
2/5
Ottawa:

UCP: Give us the money with no strings attached!

Ottawa: No. That’s not how it works.

UCP: Alberta is special. We need to spend the money our own way. Don’t you trust us to do that??

Ottawa:

UCP: It’s not fair!!!
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The worst premier Alberta has ever had says ‘We must learn to live with covid. Simple as that.’ Like it’s no big deal. Like thousands of Albertans didn’t die from it. Like even more Albertans are not living with long term, possibly permanent, adverse health effects from it. 1/14
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