Alberta's premier just began speaking. I'm in shock. It's only 6:04 - that's 4 minutes, not 40
watching on CPAC cpac.ca/episode?id=2df…
but also available on Alta website alberta.ca/news.aspx
watching on CPAC cpac.ca/episode?id=2df…
but also available on Alta website alberta.ca/news.aspx
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I'm also following Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet), Reporter with
@CityNewsYEG
I'm also following Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet), Reporter with
@CityNewsYEG
https://twitter.com/cspotweet/status/1438292657608998914?s=20
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Premier Kenney: "We're starting the proof of vaccination program in certain restricted areas. ... No-one will be forced to get vaccinated. Alternative testing will be provided." (paraphrased)
Premier Kenney: "We're starting the proof of vaccination program in certain restricted areas. ... No-one will be forced to get vaccinated. Alternative testing will be provided." (paraphrased)
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another good follow for Alberta Covid coverage (along with @cspotweet), is
another good follow for Alberta Covid coverage (along with @cspotweet), is
https://twitter.com/AB_MD_WarRoom/status/1438292746435846147?s=20
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do the shocks never stop? Premier Kenney just admitted it was wrong to call it an endemic, and apologized
do the shocks never stop? Premier Kenney just admitted it was wrong to call it an endemic, and apologized
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Premier Kenney: "Please show patience for those with different views than yours."
Premier Kenney: "Please show patience for those with different views than yours."
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Alberta Health Minister Shandro speaking now - announcing health measures. IMHO should have been implemented back in July. Hate to think of how many lives have been lost or disrupted unnecessarily, because of them waiting 'til well past the signs we needed to impose measures.
Alberta Health Minister Shandro speaking now - announcing health measures. IMHO should have been implemented back in July. Hate to think of how many lives have been lost or disrupted unnecessarily, because of them waiting 'til well past the signs we needed to impose measures.
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here are the health measures (h/t @AB_MD_WarRoom)
here are the health measures (h/t @AB_MD_WarRoom)
https://twitter.com/AB_MD_WarRoom/status/1438295172765282305?s=20
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more info here alberta.ca/coronavirus-in…
more info here alberta.ca/coronavirus-in…
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they're starting the vaccination program on September 20th - the day of the federal election. IMHO, they (Alberta government) should have implemented this last week at the latest - rather than have the first day the same day as the election.
they're starting the vaccination program on September 20th - the day of the federal election. IMHO, they (Alberta government) should have implemented this last week at the latest - rather than have the first day the same day as the election.
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Alta Health Min Shandro: "Declaring a state of public health emergency is a significant step. [...] vaccines are the only way out of these health restrictions. For the time being, Albertans should avoid using 'My Health Records' to download their vaccination record."
Alta Health Min Shandro: "Declaring a state of public health emergency is a significant step. [...] vaccines are the only way out of these health restrictions. For the time being, Albertans should avoid using 'My Health Records' to download their vaccination record."
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Dr. Hinshaw speaking now: "We are in a crisis. [...] we adjusted our approach as soon as we saw it was not to our expectations."
my thoughts: there were many experts who warned the Alta govt this would happen. They cannot possibly think we buy that they didn't expect this!
Dr. Hinshaw speaking now: "We are in a crisis. [...] we adjusted our approach as soon as we saw it was not to our expectations."
my thoughts: there were many experts who warned the Alta govt this would happen. They cannot possibly think we buy that they didn't expect this!
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Dr. Hinshaw closes with reminding us to show compassion and kindness for others and for ourselves.
Dr. Yiu now speaking.
Dr. Hinshaw closes with reminding us to show compassion and kindness for others and for ourselves.
Dr. Yiu now speaking.
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adding a link to live-tweeting by @sarahcrgr (thanks Sarah Rieger)
adding a link to live-tweeting by @sarahcrgr (thanks Sarah Rieger)
https://twitter.com/sarahcrgr/status/1438300494250848257?s=20
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Q & A segment
Premier Kenney is citing how Alberta has a lower per capita Covid death rate - like that's all that matters.
He's being asked why does this keep happening, where they wait until things are really bad (Kenney addresses the reporter as James)
Q & A segment
Premier Kenney is citing how Alberta has a lower per capita Covid death rate - like that's all that matters.
He's being asked why does this keep happening, where they wait until things are really bad (Kenney addresses the reporter as James)
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adding this (h/t @CBCFletch)
adding this (h/t @CBCFletch)
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Reporter: "Are we planning on keeping these measures in place until the pandemic is over? And are you planning on firing Dr. Hinshaw?"
Kenney: "Every jurisdiction. Every jurisdiction in the world, is having to deal with this."
Reporter: "Are we planning on keeping these measures in place until the pandemic is over? And are you planning on firing Dr. Hinshaw?"
Kenney: "Every jurisdiction. Every jurisdiction in the world, is having to deal with this."
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My thoughts: Premier Kenney seems to genuinely not understand, nor see how other jurisdictions have handled this better.
My thoughts: Premier Kenney seems to genuinely not understand, nor see how other jurisdictions have handled this better.
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Rick Bell: "Others have asked, but I'll ask again. To what degree has what has happened between July 1 and now, on your leadership? There are many people, of many stripes, who are angry with you. There are people who want more than one sentence of apology."
Rick Bell: "Others have asked, but I'll ask again. To what degree has what has happened between July 1 and now, on your leadership? There are many people, of many stripes, who are angry with you. There are people who want more than one sentence of apology."
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Bell (cont'd) "There are people who say they have no confidence in your leadership at this time."
Kenney: "... you can't intrude into people's lives ... our decisions are supported by the data. Damaging restrictions all thru the summer ... would've made people [more] angry"
Bell (cont'd) "There are people who say they have no confidence in your leadership at this time."
Kenney: "... you can't intrude into people's lives ... our decisions are supported by the data. Damaging restrictions all thru the summer ... would've made people [more] angry"
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Kenney: "... what matters is that we face the challenge head on as it emerges. If instead we had permanent shutdown you'd see even more anger."
Kenney: "... what matters is that we face the challenge head on as it emerges. If instead we had permanent shutdown you'd see even more anger."
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Rick Bell: "to what degree do you think YOUR leadership has failed betw July 1 & now. And if it has failed. How are you going to get ppl together. Ppl are angry with you personally, Premier."
Kenney: "I don't think this is about me. This is about protecting our hospitals."
Rick Bell: "to what degree do you think YOUR leadership has failed betw July 1 & now. And if it has failed. How are you going to get ppl together. Ppl are angry with you personally, Premier."
Kenney: "I don't think this is about me. This is about protecting our hospitals."
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Kenney: "I don't think this should be about politics or personalities. It should be about us getting together."
Kenney: "I don't think this should be about politics or personalities. It should be about us getting together."
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adding this cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…
adding this cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…
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adding a link to a response to this thread, to keep it in the thread & closer to the top
adding a link to a response to this thread, to keep it in the thread & closer to the top
https://twitter.com/BregmanPs/status/1438306183673102336?s=20
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Tyler: "... what's going to stop the unvaccinated from hanging out. They're (officials are) not going to raid basements?"
Kenney speaks about "people who are passionate about that perspective [protesting at hosp]. Please think about those in the hospitals"
Tyler: "... what's going to stop the unvaccinated from hanging out. They're (officials are) not going to raid basements?"
Kenney speaks about "people who are passionate about that perspective [protesting at hosp]. Please think about those in the hospitals"
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Kenney is still clinging to the idea that vaccinations are the solution. Says "you can't lock down four and a half million people for two years."
(IMO, not helpful when he uses hyperbole to exaggerate extent of measures, how restrictive, how long they'd need to be in place)
Kenney is still clinging to the idea that vaccinations are the solution. Says "you can't lock down four and a half million people for two years."
(IMO, not helpful when he uses hyperbole to exaggerate extent of measures, how restrictive, how long they'd need to be in place)
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Janet (French?): "... do you really believe that you are blameless in ... what is happening in the hospitals today?"
Kenney: "It's because people aren't getting tested, so we don't have an early warning." (paraphrased)
Janet (French?): "... do you really believe that you are blameless in ... what is happening in the hospitals today?"
Kenney: "It's because people aren't getting tested, so we don't have an early warning." (paraphrased)
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Note - I'm not able to type everything I'm hearing. I've linked other accounts in this thread, who are doing a better job of this - and probably not adding their thoughts the way that I am
Note - I'm not able to type everything I'm hearing. I've linked other accounts in this thread, who are doing a better job of this - and probably not adding their thoughts the way that I am
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Presser ended.
Presser ended.
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adding this to my thread about Alberta Covid presser
adding this to my thread about Alberta Covid presser
https://twitter.com/JasonPYYC/status/1438292683961761798?s=20
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Just received an Alberta Emergency Alert on my phone
Just received an Alberta Emergency Alert on my phone
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adding this recap (h/t @cspotweet)
adding this recap (h/t @cspotweet)
https://twitter.com/cspotweet/status/1438319515108970499?s=20
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