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For 10 years, the Alberta separatist movement has been pulled by oil & gas companies, not ordinary people. MAGA think separation would make them rich, but the truth is: the money never trickles down. It’s corporate greed dressed up as “freedom.”
#CDNpoli #Wexit #NoWexit #AlbertaFirst #UnitedCanada
#Evan Li with #Naheed Nenshi. #AlbertaFirst shut this young man's mic off, then #BruceMcAllister insulted him. Listen to Evan, most impressive.
The #UCP are NOT Progressive Conservatives they are #repressive #fascist #MapleMaga #abpoli #ableg #publiceducation
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Photorealistic petri dish with labeled microbial colonies symbolizing harmful ideologies from Alberta Next town halls, including anti-immigration rhetoric, disinformation, Western separatism, and autocracy; caption critiques the events as political culture labs promoting division.
#AlbertaNext which is no far off from #AlbertaFirst
I can say with 100% certainty that hate and anti-immigrant rhetoric are being promoted through the #AlbertaFirst propaganda tours. If you can stomach it, watch the #AlbertaFirst videos—it's all in plain sight. The messaging is full of dog whistles. #Ableg #Abpoli
And #AlbertaFirst is just a #propaganda show for #DanielleSmith and #separatists with a platform of #lies
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NO restrictions at Alberta First Town Hall
The UCP pre-election propaganda separatist tour called "Alberta First" had as many restrictions to intimidate attendance by non-ucp attendees. They worked hard at rigging the event. #ABleg #Abpoli #AlbertaFirst
Alberta your Democracy warning light is flashing
Your tax dollars are paying for the UCP's separatist propaganda tour called "Alberta First". They are rigged and anti democratic. #ABLeg #ABPoli #AlbertaFirst
Ah the value of straw polls. The guy in front of me at the #AlbertaFirst in Sherwood Park also used both hands when voting. #Freedom #Democracy
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Conf center
Arrived #AlbertaFirst Sherwood Park. Purse checked. ID checked. Started letting people in 445.
What's a Dog Whistle in Politics? A dog whistle is a coded phrase that seems harmless to most people — but sends a hidden message to a specific audience. It’s a way to spread fear, prejudice, or division—without saying the quiet part out loud. It’s not what’s said — it’s what they want certain people to hear. Graphic framed by stylized cartoon bones
Dog Whistles in Alberta’s Immigration Message Table with two columns: What they said | What it really signals “Open border policies” | False framing—stokes fear of invasion; echoes far-right rhetoric not grounded in Canada’s actual immigration system. “Canadian values” | Suggests newcomers must fit unstated cultural norms; often excludes racialized or non-Western groups. “Millions entered without vetting” | Conspiracy-coded language—suggests recklessness and threat; no evidence, but implies immigrants are dangerous. “Immigration outpaces job growth” | Scapegoats immigrants for economic issues like poor labour policy. (Needs supporting data.)“Withhold social programs from unapproved newcomers” | Two-tier society: encourages denying health care, education, or housing support—policy-coded cruelty. “Target economic migrants over refugees or students” | Prioritizes wealthier, ‘desirable’ people; marginalizes vulnerable groups—signals conditional welcome. “Sustainable immigration levels” | Framed as practical, but often used politically to justify exclusionary limits driven by public anxiety. “We must align immigration with Alberta’s needs” | Economic gatekeeping—treats people as labour units, not as future citizens or neighbours. Footer: These aren’t just policy choices—they’re signals. Dog whistles normalize exclusion by cloaking it in neutral words—common phrases that seem neutral but carry hidden exclusionary meaning. Compiled after reviewing the transcript of the Alberta Next Panel immigration video (June 24, 2025).
Danielle Smith’s ‘Alberta Next’ Panel Presents... PICK YOUR POISON Six dark poison bottles labeled: APP, PROV POLICE FORCE, TAXATION, EQUALIZATION, IMMIGRATION, SOVEREIGNTY Each bottle is labeled “POISON” beneath its main label. Footer: FOR POLITICAL USE ONLY. NOT SAFE FOR ALBERTANS.
Title: The Tractor Push Poll: Harvesting Your Consent Cartoon of a green tractor labeled “PUSH INPUT” and “PUBLIC INPUT” pulling a trailer of boxes. Boxes read: APP, RCMP EXIT, REFERENDUM QUESTIONS (PRE-SELECTED), TAX COLLECTION TAKEOVER, EQUALIZATION FIGHT, ENGINE ALREADY RUNNING, REFERENDUM IN A UNITED CANADA. Danielle Smith stands holding a clipboard labeled “ALBERTA NEXT PANEL.” Sign behind her reads “WELCOME TO TRACTOR PUSH – YOUR VOICE IN MOTION!” Four red alert boxes below: • Mandatory Video – You can’t skip the partisan intro. • No Way to Disagree – No ‘no.’ No box. No voice. • Preloaded Results – Built to back the policy. • Loaded Question – Assumes Ottawa is the villain. Yellow box: THE ALBERTA NEXT OPINION HARVEST The crop was chosen. The harvest was staged. Your voice was never in the soil.
🚨 Dog whistles. Push polls. Poison policies.
The Alberta Next Panel isn’t about listening—it's about shaping consent through fear, division, and manipulation.
#AbLeg #Abpoli #AlbertaFirst #DogWhistlePolitics #PushPoll
A plastic retail package containing 10 pairs of women's earplugs labeled "Smith Sound™ Freedom Filters" in blue serif text on a white banner. The background of the package is pink with a satin-like texture. The lower right area shows two bright pink foam earplugs visible through a clear plastic window. The label also displays “NRR/IRB de 32 dB” in a small red box and “10 Pair Paires” in white text at the top left. The packaging is a parody of the original “Sleep Pretty in Pink” brand, rebranded to satirize selective hearing and government messaging.
Whew 😮💨 I’ve only got 1 pairs left for the #AlbertaFirst Town Hall…
🎧 SmithSound™ Freedom Filters:
#AbPol #ABLeg #PropagandaProof #SatireInPink 💗🛑🎥
Updated Myth Series on Separatist talking points. #Ableg #Abpoli #AlbertaFirst
MYTH #7 “The Alberta separatist movement is a true grassroots rebellion!” TALKING POINT Alberta is ready for real self-determination. It’s time we chart our own future, build our own institutions, and reclaim our wealth, rights, and governance. We need Real Action—not more strongly worded letters. REALITY It’s not grassroots — it’s elite-led, media-amplified, and electorally irrelevant. If no one votes for you, it’s not a movement—it’s a club. If this is a people-powered uprising—where are the votes? BREAKDOWN They invoke rebellion and talk of “real Albertans rising up,” but this isn’t grassroots — it’s political recycling dressed as populism that lacks broad support. A tight circle of insiders has repackaged separatist rhetoric for decades, stoking division and resentment. Most Albertans reject secession—separatist parties drew less than 1% of the vote in 2023. These groups are small but loud—spreading misinformation, chasing headlines, and harming Alberta’s image with symbolic campaigns that lack real support. Sources: Election Alberta (2023); Mitchell-MacLean (2025); Wesley (2023); Mah (2024); Robertson (2023) June 2025 GIVE VOICE
MYTH #8 “If Alberta left Canada, we’d be richer, freer, and finally in charge!” TALKING POINT Ottawa bleeds Alberta dry. Independence lets us keep our money, cut red tape, and take back full control of taxes, pensions, and borders. True prosperity and freedom begin the moment we leave Canada. REALITY Secession means creating borders, currency, and trade deals—while landlocked and unrecognized. Independence isn’t a shortcut — it’s a path to chaos, debt, and isolation. What part of becoming landlocked, friendless, and broke sounds like ‘freedom’? BREAKDOWN The promise of instant wealth and sovereignty hides the hard reality of building a nation. Alberta would need new systems for trade, currency, and diplomacy — all while landlocked and unrecognized. Key sectors like oil and agriculture depend on stable trade with Canada and the U.S. Independence means instability, lost federal support, and long-term costs. Leaving Canada is politically, economically, and socially disruptive. Sources: Canada West Foundation (2022); Bank of Canada modelling; Clarity Act briefs; UCalgary SPP; Robertson (2023); Mah (2024) June 2025 GIVE VOICE
Myth 7 & 8 #AbLeg #ABpoli #AlbertaFirst #Mythbusters end🧵
MYTH #5 “Trudeau crashed Alberta’s economy!” TALKING POINT Federal interference and anti-energy policies scared away investment and killed the oilpatch. Trudeau delayed pipelines and imposed carbon taxes—he tanked Alberta’s economy. The Liberals made Alberta uninvestable. REALITY Markets crash faster than governments can legislate. The 2014–2015 recession began before Trudeau took office. It was triggered by a global oil price collapse, not federal policy. If Ottawa scared away business, why didn’t they leave during the Harper years? BREAKDOWN The 2014–2015 crash came from global oil oversupply—not federal policy. Alberta’s real pain shows in falling wages, a frozen minimum wage, and rising costs for power, insurance, and tuition—all under provincial control. Oil profits hit $192 billion over four years: four times the 2010s. Jobs and wages were cut—the boom didn’t reach most Albertans. Local policy failures—not Ottawa—drove down wages and affordability. Sources: Stanford “Let’s Drop the Phoney Alberta vs. Canada Nonsense,” Toronto Star (2025); UCalgary SPP (2015); Parkland Institute (2023) June 2025 GIVE VOICE
MYTH #6 “We’re just like Quebec—we should get our own deal!” TALKING POINT Alberta deserves the same powers Quebec has—we’re a distinct region too. If they can stand up to Ottawa, so can we. It’s time to fight for our freedom and take control of our future—just like Quebec did. REALITY Quebec’s distinct status is enshrined in law, language, and history. Alberta has never held the same legal status as Quebec. What makes Alberta as constitutionally distinct as Quebec? BREAKDOWN Quebec’s distinct status is constitutional — grounded in language, law, and culture. Alberta has never had those legal foundations. Claims that Alberta should get “the same deal” ignore the facts. Quebec’s powers reflect negotiated recognition over decades. Alberta’s demands are political, not constitutional. Slogans about “equal treatment” distort what makes Quebec unique — and try to justify special status Alberta was never promised. Sources: Wesley (2022); Government of Canada; Clarity Act (2000) June 2025 GIVE VOICE
Myth 5 & 6 #AbLeg #ABpoli #AlbertaFirst #Mythbusters
MYTH #3 “Ottawa tried to force vaccines and erase parental rights!” TALKING POINT They’re pushing woke ideology into Alberta classrooms. Vaccine mandates cost Albertans their jobs and choices. Ottawa keeps crossing the line — undermining parental authority and Alberta’s freedoms. REALITY Health and education policy is set by the province. This isn’t about freedom—it’s about fear, misinformation, and political scapegoating. Who actually issued Alberta’s COVID mandates—Ottawa or Alberta? BREAKDOWN During the pandemic, Alberta’s public health decisions were made by the provincial government. Claims of federal coercion don’t hold up to scrutiny. “Medical freedom” is often code for anti-vax rhetoric, and “parental rights” campaigns are being used to roll back sex education, gender inclusion, and curriculum diversity—often without evidence of harm, particularly for LGBTQ+ students. These terms are politicized to erode public trust in experts and to target marginalized groups under the banner of freedom. Sources: Mah (2022); Canadian Anti-Hate Network (2023) June 2025 GIVE VOICE
MYTH #4 “Real freedom means low taxes, no regulations, and gun rights!” TALKING POINT Freedom means government stays out of people’s lives — low taxes, deregulation, and no red tape getting in the way. I should have the right to own firearms and make my own choices without interference. It’s about freedom. REALITY Flat taxes favour the wealthy, deregulation threatens safety and the environment, and Crown land is treaty-protected. Freedom without responsibility isn’t freedom — it’s collapse. How does cutting regulations and taxes give us better schools, roads, or hospitals? BREAKDOWN Flat taxes reduce government ability to fund public goods like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. They mostly benefit the wealthy, while others lose vital support. Deregulation downplays risks to public safety and the environment by weakening protections in sectors like energy, agriculture, and health. Crown land is federally held and subject to legal obligations with Indigenous Peoples. Alberta can’t simply claim it — treaty law and the Constitution prevent that. Sources: School of Public Policy Mitchell-MacLean (2025) Mah (2022) June 2025 GIVE VOICE
Myth 3 & 4 #AbLeg #ABpoli #AlbertaFirst #Mythbusters
MYTH #1 “Ottawa is stealing Alberta’s wealth and giving it to Quebec!” TALKING POINT We send billions to Ottawa. They turn around and hand it to Quebec. Alberta always pays more than it gets back. We carry the load — and get none of the credit. We’re done being taken for granted. REALITY Equalization is funded through federal taxes—not from Alberta’s bank account. It’s a shared insurance plan Alberta isn’t using—but could one day need. So who’s signing that cheque to Quebec? BREAKDOWN Equalization is not a transfer from Alberta to other provinces—it’s a federal redistribution program funded by personal and corporate income taxes. Alberta doesn’t send money to other provinces; it just doesn’t receive extra support because its economy is stronger. Meanwhile, Alberta receives billions every year from Ottawa through the Canada Health Transfer, EI, infrastructure funding, and emergency disaster aid. Equalization is not theft—it’s a social safety net we may one day need. Sources: Feehan (U of A), School of Public Policy; Government of Canada June 2025 GIVE VOICE
MYTH #2 “We’ll vote to leave Canada in 2027 and be free!” TALKING POINT Alberta has the right to hold a referendum. A majority vote gives us the mandate to act. That’s how we assert self-determination. No one in Ottawa or the courts can deny it. It’s time for Alberta to reclaim its freedom. REALITY You can’t separate without negotiation, constitutional change, and respect for Indigenous rights. The Clarity Act isn’t a suggestion—it’s binding law. Where does the Clarity Act say Alberta can leave unilaterally? BREAKDOWN The Clarity Act (2000) outlines the conditions under which a province may begin the process of separation. A successful referendum must have a clear question and result in a clear majority. But that alone is not enough. The federal government is constitutionally obligated to negotiate, and Indigenous peoples hold rights that must be respected. Separation requires amending the Constitution — which means buy-in from the rest of Canada. It’s not simple or fast. Sources: Clarity Act; Wesley (2022); Robertson Thesis (2023) June 2025 GIVE VOICE
We’ve updated our Alberta Myth series. Eight in this series.
Seems timely, with the Alberta Next Town Hall propaganda tour rolling across the province.
Let’s push back with facts. 🧵
#AlbertaFirst #AbLeg #AbPoli #MythBusting #GiveVoiceAB
A satirical political image showing a brown clipboard resting on a wooden desk. On the clipboard is a printed sheet of paper titled in bold red text: “TOWN HALL TRIGGER WORD LIST.” A red rubber stamp in the upper-right corner reads “CONFIDENTIAL – FOR MODERATOR ONLY.” The list is divided into two columns, with red checkboxes beside each word. The words listed on the left are: Climate, Renewable, Gender, Vaccine, Evidence, Science, Public education, DEI, and SEX. On the right: Public Health, MOH, Gender (repeated), Pronouns, LGBTQ, Woke, Books, Abortion, and Pro-Choice. At the bottom of the page in small font is a warning: “Use of these terms may result in immediate removal.” The overall tone is dry and bureaucratic, meant to criticize the extreme message control at Danielle Smith’s Alberta town halls. The listed words reflect topics frequently censored or avoided by the government, ranging from science and education to LGBTQ rights, gender, vaccines, and public health, as well as politically charged terms like DEI and “woke.” The inclusion of words like “SEX,” “Books,” and “Pro-Choice” satirizes the chilling effect such censorship has on public discourse.
A fake security desk display sign styled like a public directive. The sign is framed in acrylic and sits on a white table. In large red capital letters, the header reads: “PROHIBITED LANGUAGE – ALL VISITORS TO COMPLY.” Below, nine words or phrases are listed in a single column: Accountability, Public Inquiry, Voter Suppression, Health Care Crisis, Free Press, Take Back Alberta, Tabulators, and Democracy. At the bottom, a small serif text warns: “Use of these terms may result in removal from the premises.” The Danielle Smith government crest is shown in the lower right corner, with a small nameplate below that reads “Danielle Smith.” This satirical image critiques the authoritarian tone of Alberta town halls under the UCP government, mocking their attempt to restrict dissent by forbidding public discourse on issues such as election integrity, government accountability, health care failings, and media freedom. The minimalist, sterile setting emphasizes the control, censorship, and fear driving these restrictions.
A political meme titled “ALBERTA NEXT TOWN HALL – WHAT ARE THEY AFRAID OF?” displayed at the top in bold capital letters. Below the title is a 4x4 grid of red “no” symbols — each a circle with a diagonal line crossing out a black pictogram — representing a series of strict restrictions enforced at Alberta’s town halls under Danielle Smith’s government. The image lists sixteen prohibitions, each paired with its symbol: No out-of-province attendees, no unnamed tickets, no unmatched government ID, no more than four tickets per person, no attending multiple town halls, no protest signs, no advocacy flyers, no disrespectful behaviour, no disruptive behaviour, no heckling, no protesting, no cameras, no unauthorized photography, no audio recording, no unauthorized videography, and no roaming media. Additional restrictions include no press freedom and no public accountability. At the bottom, the text reads: “Alberta’s town halls: Where democracy goes to die.” The use of repetitive “no” imagery paired with escalating bans highlights the absurdity and authoritarian tone of these events, suggesting that public dialogue is being aggressively filtered and suppressed. This image forms part of a meme series critiquing voter suppression, restricted language, and the erosion of democratic norms in Alberta.
Welcome to the new #FREEDOM in Alberta. 🛑
At an #AlbertaFirst town hall, this is what I imagine the moderator trigger word list looks like... and the kind of display they’d proudly set up. Authoritarian vibes only. #ABleg
#AbPoli #DemocracyBacksliding #📋🚫
A propaganda explainer graphic titled: Manufacturing Consent: 10 Propaganda Techniques of ‘Alberta Next’. Subtitle: Covert Situational Manipulation – The “Rigged Game”. Subheading: Part 10 in a 10-part series exposing Alberta Government Propaganda. A LEGO figure in a grey suit is seated at a desk under a clock, with a desk lamp beside him. He appears expressionless, symbolizing structured control. What is Covert Situational Manipulation? It’s when they subtly engineer the rules or environment of public engagement so the outcome is pre-set. The game is rigged from the start—often without you realizing how the pieces are moved. (Icon: black chess pieces, bishop and pawn) How Does It Work? They steer your choices by manipulating context, procedures, or information flow—without giving explicit directions. Think hidden defaults or unseen filters. It’s like a maze where the walls quietly guide you to their preferred exit, even while you believe you’re choosing freely. What’s the Alberta Next Example? The APP survey forced you to watch a promotional video before submitting feedback. To attend a town hall, you needed government ID and email access. These gatekeeping steps filtered who could participate—ensuring curated ‘public input’ aligned with the government's agenda. Why Does It Matter? This tactic hides control behind neutral processes, making it hard to detect. It filters participation and rigs the outcome. Consent isn’t earned—it’s engineered. When every answer implies agreement, your voice isn’t heard—it’s repackaged. Spotting these hidden controls is the first step to demanding real transparency and a fairer process. Warning This is a deliberate and dishonest tactic. It aims to distort truth, manipulate your understanding, and undermine the very foundations of democracy by simulating genuine participation. Stay critical, stay informed. Footer: Sources: Alberta Next (2025); Climenhaga (2025)
Part 10 – The Rigged Game last in series 🧵
This isn’t consultation. It’s orchestration.
#ABPoli #ManufacturingConsent #APP #AlbertaFirst #AbLeg
AB First town hall need AB Gov ID. Feels less like a town hall, more like a screen test for loyalty. If you need government ID and email just to attend, it's not about hearing from the public—it’s about controlling the narrative and manufacturing consent. #ABPoli #UCP #AlbertaFirst
Alberta says it wants more freedom—but whose freedom is it?
Danielle Smith’s reforms promise more provincial control, but critics warn of less transparency and public say.
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#DanielleSmith #AlbertaPolitics #SovereigntyAct #FreedomAgenda #abpoli #AlbertaFirst
She has shown her true colors. We don't want traitors. As for our mayor running for a federal race, we should be honored we have good men willing to fight for us. I wish him well. #AlbertaFirst #ElbowsUp
Alberta will never have clean renewable energy projects as long as me or my UCP government are in power. We will never allow our oil & gas friends to lose money nor will we allow Albertans to have access to cheap energy.
#AlbertaFirst #abpoli #ableg
Ftr #Albertans do NOT want this!
"It doesn’t get tackier than that. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s 10-thumbed meddling in #Canadian affairs has led to exactly what he wants: a house divided. #AmericaFirst meets #AlbertaFirst is the perfect Trumpian tango."
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