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Here’s a thread linking tweets and articles with some useful info related to the referendum question about equalization, on the ballot for Alberta’s municipal elections October 18, 2021.
Tweet 2/ of this thread, is the text of the question
Here’s a thread linking tweets and articles with some useful info related to the referendum question about equalization, on the ballot for Alberta’s municipal elections October 18, 2021.
Tweet 2/ of this thread, is the text of the question
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Should section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982, Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments, be removed from the Constitution?
Your answer choices: yes or no
calgary.ca/election/infor…
Should section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982, Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments, be removed from the Constitution?
Your answer choices: yes or no
calgary.ca/election/infor…
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Adding this relevant & informative thread by U of Alberta political scientist @DrJaredWesley, is quote-tweeted by @trevortombe, including his (U of C Prof Tombe’s) added commentary
Adding this relevant & informative thread by U of Alberta political scientist @DrJaredWesley, is quote-tweeted by @trevortombe, including his (U of C Prof Tombe’s) added commentary
https://twitter.com/trevortombe/status/1446949429060124672?s=20
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Adding this informative thread by @andrew_leach, Prof at University of Alberta
Adding this informative thread by @andrew_leach, Prof at University of Alberta
https://twitter.com/andrew_leach/status/1444058483108683779?s=20
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“Equalization is a symbol of what it means to be Canadian and a pillar of our social and economic bargain that allows Alberta to run more of its own affairs.
By @DrJaredWesley and @KenBoessenkool cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…
“Equalization is a symbol of what it means to be Canadian and a pillar of our social and economic bargain that allows Alberta to run more of its own affairs.
By @DrJaredWesley and @KenBoessenkool cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…
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(quote from 5/ cont’d) “Threatening to remove it from the constitution will not only undermine this bargain. It will also bolster the cause of separatists here at home.”
cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…
(quote from 5/ cont’d) “Threatening to remove it from the constitution will not only undermine this bargain. It will also bolster the cause of separatists here at home.”
cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…
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(abbrev) “[W]ould require Ottawa and all provinces to sit down and negotiate to amend the constitution, something that just isn’t going to happen no matter how strong the referendum result turns out to be.”
(abbrev) “[W]ould require Ottawa and all provinces to sit down and negotiate to amend the constitution, something that just isn’t going to happen no matter how strong the referendum result turns out to be.”
https://twitter.com/djclimenhaga/status/1446363315723071494?s=20
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Adding this relevant tweet by U of Calgary Law Prof @JenniferKoshan
Adding this relevant tweet by U of Calgary Law Prof @JenniferKoshan
https://twitter.com/JenniferKoshan/status/1447221663444058113?s=20
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debate/discussion with @B_BewickPhD about Alberta's upcoming Equalization referendum
debate/discussion with @B_BewickPhD about Alberta's upcoming Equalization referendum
https://twitter.com/trevortombe/status/1445140691185594396?s=20
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Another informative thread by @andrew_leach, Prof at University of Alberta
Another informative thread by @andrew_leach, Prof at University of Alberta
https://twitter.com/andrew_leach/status/1444117779313954818?s=20
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While this course is over, I’m including this tweet by @trevortombe because of the chart.
While this course is over, I’m including this tweet by @trevortombe because of the chart.
https://twitter.com/trevortombe/status/1441832353999978499?s=20
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sorry about the broken link in tweet 2/
Here it is again, hopefully will work this time calgary.ca/election/infor…
sorry about the broken link in tweet 2/
Here it is again, hopefully will work this time calgary.ca/election/infor…
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adding this important (and relevant) thread by @maxfawcett
adding this important (and relevant) thread by @maxfawcett
https://twitter.com/maxfawcett/status/1448349707525185538?s=20
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adding this relevant observation by @paulisci, to my collection of tweets/threads about the equalization question that will be on the ballot in Alberta's general election Oct. 18
adding this relevant observation by @paulisci, to my collection of tweets/threads about the equalization question that will be on the ballot in Alberta's general election Oct. 18
https://twitter.com/paulisci/status/1448319784681033731?s=20
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another great thread to include in this collection of information about the equalization referendum question
#ABpoli
another great thread to include in this collection of information about the equalization referendum question
#ABpoli
https://twitter.com/tim4hire/status/1448666007002886145?s=20
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adding this fact-checking thread by @trevortombe
adding this fact-checking thread by @trevortombe
https://twitter.com/trevortombe/status/1449041475304448013?s=20
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another good point being made by @paulisci, relevant to add to my thread on equalization
another good point being made by @paulisci, relevant to add to my thread on equalization
https://twitter.com/paulisci/status/1449121260596707329?s=20
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"In defence of equalization
Stephen Maher: It is a dangerous mistake to view Canada as a piggybank into which some provinces make payments and others withdrawals"
"In defence of equalization
Stephen Maher: It is a dangerous mistake to view Canada as a piggybank into which some provinces make payments and others withdrawals"
https://twitter.com/stphnmaher/status/1449391832719372299?s=20
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The discussion about Alberta's equalization referendum question, begins at the 9:38/15:17 mark in this clip ⤵️
The discussion about Alberta's equalization referendum question, begins at the 9:38/15:17 mark in this clip ⤵️
https://twitter.com/CBCTheNational/status/1449042838847623169?s=20
from the #AtIssue clip ref'd in tweet 23/:
Andrew Coyne: "Mostly a stunt […] If there’s anything that Albertans dislike more than equalization it's Jason Kenney" (Mr. Coyne notes this as a reasons some might vote no for equalization = to show displeasure with the premier)
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Andrew Coyne: "Mostly a stunt […] If there’s anything that Albertans dislike more than equalization it's Jason Kenney" (Mr. Coyne notes this as a reasons some might vote no for equalization = to show displeasure with the premier)
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also from the #AtIssue clip ref'd in tweet 23/:
Chantal Hébert: "Conceived at a time when Kenney was influential [no longer the case] […] The question is [asking Albertans if they want to] walk away from equalization."
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Chantal Hébert: "Conceived at a time when Kenney was influential [no longer the case] […] The question is [asking Albertans if they want to] walk away from equalization."
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another quote from the #AtIssue clip referenced in tweet 23/:
Althia Raj: "Kenney has been campaigning against Trudeau for the past decade." (this was in response to whether Kenney would drop complaining about equalization if majority of Albertans voted no)
Althia Raj: "Kenney has been campaigning against Trudeau for the past decade." (this was in response to whether Kenney would drop complaining about equalization if majority of Albertans voted no)
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Excellent intrvu - posted on my pinned tweet-thread, re upcoming Alta general elexn, 2 ballots: 1 for local muni, 1 for prov-wide referendum q's
Equalization part begins at 14:30/21:12 mark
Excellent intrvu - posted on my pinned tweet-thread, re upcoming Alta general elexn, 2 ballots: 1 for local muni, 1 for prov-wide referendum q's
https://twitter.com/EricGrenierTW/status/1448685932513796102?s=20
Equalization part begins at 14:30/21:12 mark
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I'm going to unroll this (hopefully will work), so that there's a pdf online you can share with other Albertans you know, who don't use Twitter:
@threadreaderapp please unroll - thanks
I'm going to unroll this (hopefully will work), so that there's a pdf online you can share with other Albertans you know, who don't use Twitter:
@threadreaderapp please unroll - thanks
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