Rob Anderson

Premier Danielle Smith’s Chief of Staff, Proud Albertan, Dad, Stacey’s lesser half;)

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

Thank God for our brave heroes of today and yesteryear that have kept our nation free and secured the rights and freedoms we all cherish. We love and honour you all.

[The Royal Canadian Legion @RoyalCdnLegion]

Today, Canada’s Fallen will be honoured and Remembered. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at 11:00 am to mark the sacrifice of those who have fallen in the service of their country.

#RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

It takes a special kind of clown to claim that our new license plate - displaying the provincial motto and part of the Canadian anthem with the image of a beloved national park - is somehow a *checks notes* “separatist dog whistle”

And it takes an even more special kind of grifter who attempts to profit off propaganda designed to make Albertans feel ashamed of this great province, its history, and its unique character.

But here we are.

Congratulations Thomas. You are and always have been…special.

[rick bell @RickBellwrites]

NEW. Some folks just hate the new licence plate and are doing something about it. Psst ... I like the plate. https://t.co/ftxq93iFKT via @calgaryherald #ableg #abpoli #Alberta #cdnpoli

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

I’m just gonna leave these Nenshi quotes here for all you to digest and understand what type of guy he is.

“They know I was named the best mayor in the world.”

“When you say to the average person in this coffee shop: ‘Hey, that’s old Mayor Nenshi,’ they will say: ‘We miss you.’”

And my fave: “They (the UCP) are scared of me”

Yup, totally terrified…

[rick bell @RickBellwrites]

NEW. Nenshi fires back! The interview. https://t.co/nu3c45Agjc via @calgaryherald #ableg #Alberta #yyc

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

Yup, that’s how you stand up for the Captain. Atta boy Podzy! 🥊

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

“When Calgarians have their three-minute shower under the water restrictions they should think of Naheed Nenshi, the former Calgary mayor and now the Alberta NDP leader.”

[rick bell @RickBellwrites]

NEW. Nenshi and the water pipe. You be the judge. https://t.co/5eBALRGHaM via @calgaryherald #ableg #yyc #Calgary #Alberta

[Keean Bexte @TheRealKeean]

BREAKING: Nenshi’s office ignored dire warnings that caused Calgary water chaos. When water main issues were put on Nenshi's desk, he shrugged, and deliberately withheld information from city council. The NDP leader should resign.
https://t.co/IvzaJWrU3Y
@junonewscom

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

Nenshi hid information from Calgary City council about the problems with Calgary’s water utility…and then underfunded infrastructure repairs in favour of his vanity projects (blue ring, Bowfort Towers, etc)

And now Calgarians get 3 minute showers and higher water bills.

Oh and it’s Grey Cup week - so that should go over well. Well done Mister Mayor!

[Calgary Herald @calgaryherald]

Nenshi knew of key water main recommendations that didn't make it to council, says provincial report https://t.co/l5TJAw7FGz

[Keean Bexte @TheRealKeean]

Bring bottled water if you're goung to a Nenshi house party.

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

Nenshi charging $500 a head to attend his coffee parties is hilarious…

Man of the people!

[Becca Polak @BeccaPolakSays]

The Alberta NDP have spent the last few months criticizing the UCP for meeting with Albertans in their living rooms. Now they're charging Albertans $500 for the opportunity to meet their own leader in a PERSONAL HOME.

Oof. Talk about being out of touch.

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

When Alberta's government spends money, it should buy from Alberta businesses first.

That's why qualified Alberta businesses now get priority consideration on smaller government contracts, and qualified Albertan/Canadian businesses get priority on larger ones. We're also reviewing contracts as they come up for renewal to find more opportunities to keep that work at home.

It's practical, it protects value for taxpayers and it keeps more jobs and paycheques right here in Alberta. In a time of tariffs and uncertainty, we're focused on what we can control.

Read more details here: https://t.co/mucusZbpOi

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

Safe to say war and tariffs (especially against your friend & largest trading partner) are extremely unpopular policies with the American public…as they should be.

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

1200 new Alberta jobs in Aerospace just outside of Calgary (Strathmore).

Absolutely fantastic news!

[ChrisVarcoe @ChrisVarcoe]

Varcoe: De Havilland to add 1,200 jobs, second production line for its new water bombers
"This is a game-changer for our company," says Neil Sweeney, vice-president of De Havilland Canada.
https://t.co/JUOi9njMhZ #ableg #yyc #yeg

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

Nenshi’s gaslighting on this new boundary report will cost him whatever credibility he has left.

1. In the 2023 election, despite the UCP winning the popular vote by 9%, it only beat the NDP 49-38 in seats (11 seats).

2. Under the proposed boundaries just released, the same popular vote and distribution from 2023 would see the UCP seat share SHRINK FURTHER to 50-41 (9 seats).

How can any rational human being call the new map “UCP gerrymandering” when it is actually worse for the UCP? Absurd.

But Nenshi’s MO is to repeat lies and conspiracies over and over until those with limited critical thinking skills believe him…he grossly underestimates the intelligence of Albertans.

[Peter McCaffrey @peteremcc]

At the 2023 election, the UCP won 49 seats and the NDP won 38 seats.

Because election results are released per poll not just per riding, we can transpose those results to any hypothetical boundaries we want.

So… are the newly proposed boundaries fair?

Let’s dig in…

Had the 2023 election been fought on the boundaries proposed in spring, which added 2 new seats, the UCP would have got 48 seats and the NDP 41.

Yes, that’s right, both new seats AND an existing UCP seat would have gone NDP!

These new fall boundaries instead add 4 new seats and would result in the UCP winning 50 and the NDP winning 41.

So now 3 of the new seats go NDP and 1 goes UCP.

Do either of these scenarios sound like a gerrymander in the UCP’s favour to you?

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

With the referendum in the rear view mirror, it’s time to focus on affordability, public safety and the economy.

Today’s property tax reduction and freeze is just the start of much more to come.

Of course Nenshi and his gang will want to continue to talk tinfoil hat conspiracy theories and US-style election denialism

Guess we will see how Albertans react to those 2 competing visions.

[Calgary Herald @calgaryherald]

Bell: Danielle Smith rolls out property tax break for Calgary and other Albertans https://t.co/avCV48hI2v

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

Total garbage. @DonBraid is literally just regurgitating exactly what is NDP buddies are telling him. Would be nice if he represented both sides of an issue for once.

One of the most respected court of appeal justices in Alberta history is chairing the boundary committee. It’s a lie to say that it’s the UCP. The maps aren’t even available yet (though clearly leaked to the NDP by someone).

In addition, Judge Miller and half the NDP caucus complained that there should be 2 additional seats added to account for population growth. So that was done and left to the independent judge-led committee to figure out how to do it. I assume they have done so.

Further, last election the NDP lost the popular vote by almost 10 percent and still almost ended up winning the most seats. So obviously they don’t want any change whatsoever that could level the playing field.

How do you explain that Don? Did the NDP gerrymander the map last go around under Notley? Was the 2023 election undemocratic too?

The UCP isn’t making that claim because it’s disrespectful of the people - including the judge - who did the hard work of determining those past boundaries.

Your bias is so clear Don. It’s disturbing.

[Don Braid @DonBraid]

Odds are strong that UCP will tilt election odds by stretching city ridings into rural Alberta. A new report, still supposed to be secret, shows at least three Calgary ridings are in play. Column.
https://t.co/PRmXkMYY6m #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

And here is the first NDP MLA opposing the UCP’s “End DEI in the public sector” law.

He wants folks to be given preference based on their physical characteristics…brutal

[Sharif Haji @SharifHajiMLA]

I was hired, and earned promotions as public servant under both conservative and progressive provincial governments.

I worked alongside diverse, incredibly talented public servants whom I have huge respect for. I also hired,
managed, and promoted public servants.

Our public institutions run on meritocracy. People are in their roles through merit and competency.

Assuming otherwise is an insult to those who have served and retired and those who are doing incredible work.

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

The days of DEI are done…in Alberta at least

Politicians across the country would be wise to follow our lead.

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

The best person for the job should get the job. Period.

Today we tabled legislation that would ensure hiring and promotion decisions in the public sector are based on merit, not DEI policies. Mandatory workplace training will be relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the employee, instead of mandatory DEI sessions.

Every Albertan deserves a fair shot, and fairness means everyone competes on the same terms.

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

Hug your lefty BC friends or family members tight this dark night.

Thoughts and prayers to all of those suffering...

[Rob Anderson @FreeAlbertaRob]

Huh? Albertans want the UCP to focus on seeking more provincial autonomy over immigration.

Seems like good sense by Albertans yet again. They have given their marching orders on what they want the priority to be for more autonomy.

[Don Braid @DonBraid]

Referendum shoots holes in UCP drive for more autonomy. Column.
https://t.co/KWTrvJHeka #ableg #abpoli #canpoli #yyc #yeg #abreferendum

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Repeal the Liberal tanker ban. Let’s get shipping oil by rail to Prince Rupert in the next two years. It will boost our paycheques, our dollar, and our economic independence.