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"When Dr. Hinshaw... we use the term 'retired,' as the provincial health officer in the province of Alberta, her extraordinary skills and energy and commitment is obviously a great value everywhere. We're absolutely delighted to have her come to British Columbia." #ableg #bcpoli
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Speaking about Dr. Deena Hinshaw's hiring, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix emphasizes the "respect that we give public health doctors in B.C." "B.C. is calling ... She's not the first doctor to be recruited here from Alberta and certainly won't be the last." #ableg #bcpoli
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Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's former chief medical officer of health, has been hired on a six-month contract basis as B.C.'s deputy provincial health officer. "In her new role, Dr. Hinshaw will support the work of the office of the PHO." #ableg #bcpoli
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NEW — The Ontario PC Party's internal pollster recently asked respondents their view of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and whether they'd support that province using her controversial Sovereignty Act to avoid federal law. politicstoday.news/queens-pa… (By @Alan_S_Hale) #ableg #onpoli
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As Energy Minister Peter Guthrie gets set to hold discussions on Alberta’s critical minerals strategy, two major land acquisitions by Calgary-based Global Helium could provide promising developments in helium exploration: politicstoday.news/alberta-t… (By @CGriwkowsky) #ableg #abpoli
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NEW: PC pollster Nick Kouvalis is in the field asking Ontarians how they feel about: • Using notwithstanding clause on teachers • Health deal with the feds • Alberta Premier Danielle Smith politicstoday.news/queens-pa…
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"There’s also another energy source she has opened her mind to recently — nuclear. 'Folks very much connected with the environmental movement, that I wouldn’t have expected, are now saying, You know what, I want you to take a look at this,'" Notley said. #ableg #abpoli
Notley looking to move back into the the premier’s office in 2023: politicstoday.news/alberta-t… (By @CGriwkowsky) #ableg #abpoli
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Smith: "Is this on topic, Becca?" "Yep." The premier apparently disagreed. #ableg #abpoli
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Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says his resignation as an MLA "brings to an end over twenty-five years of elected service," but he hopes "to continue contributing to our democratic life." #ableg #abpoli
I have resigned as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Lougheed. Thank-you to my constituents for the honour of representing them in Parliament and the Legislature over the past 25 years. My statement:
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The press release says Dr. Joffe's CMOH appointment is on an "interim" basis and he "will continue in his current contract with AHS, with no additional compensation for the chief medical officer of health role." #ableg #abpoli
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The Alberta government has officially replaced Dr. Deena Hinshaw from her role as chief medical officer of health with Dr. Mark Joffe, who has served as vice-president of AHS. Health Minister Jason Copping thanked Hinshaw "for her service and dedication to Albertans." #ableg
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PM Watch: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi in Ottawa on Monday. Trudeau will also speak with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and vote in the Ottawa election. #cdnpoli
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Smith previously blamed the media for trying to generate "clicks and outrage" by reporting on her past comments. #ableg #abpoli teapawt.net/SammyHudes/status/1582…
"I suppose we could re-litigate every statement I’ve made in the past with the different hats I’ve worn," said Smith. "The media loves to be able to try to find something that’ll get them the maximum number of clicks and outrage." #ableg #abpoli
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