hamishtelford.bsky.social
Political Scientist. Aspiring to be full time skier.
👤 Joined on 16 November 2024
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@hamish-telford.bsky.social@hamish-telford.bsky.social → @hamishtelford.bsky.socialDanielle Smith articulated a policy agenda of restricting immigration (& making some pay for services), voter ID laws (to solve a non-problem) & constitutional reform. When asked their top 3 issues AB residents identified "affordability", "health care" & "housing". Way to read the room, Premier ...
Show PostAhead of Alberta referendum results, my personal take: Anything over 30% is a win for the separatists, emboldening them to fight harder. Anything under 20% is a win for the federalists, and will probably settle the matter in the short term. Between 20% and 30% is purgatory for the province.
Show PostThe separatists are going to lose today’s vote. But if Alberta’s political class doesn’t stop feeding and inflaming their bottomless sense of grievance and victimhood, we’ll all end up losing in the end. #abpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2026/10/19/o...
Show PostJustin Trudeau's ministry has surely set a record now for the number of books written by former cabinet ministers.
Show PostDon't forget about the municipal election! Andy and I give a rundown of policy challenges facing the city of Vancouver.
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