Ben Perrin

Law professor

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Nearly 70 years since the Sovereign first opened Parliament, we welcomed Their Majesties back to Canada — a nation proud of its roots and with a bold, ambitious plan for its future.

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

Enjoyed speaking today to lawyers across the province with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service.

We covered ways AI and criminality intersect, AI tools police have used, practical advice on generative AI, professional obligations, and handling deepfake evidence concerns.

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

@Gray_Mackenzie Let's try this again.

Question: Do you think home prices need to go down?

Answer: Absolutely. Housing for many Canadians is unaffordable. Our government has a plan to address that. [Then recite the platform commitments]

Next question.

[CPAC @CPAC_TV]

After the first meeting of his new cabinet, PM Mark Carney signs an order that he says will deliver his government’s proposed middle-class tax cut by July 1st. “Canadians sent a clear message that they need to see improvements in their affordability,” he says.

#cdnpoli

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

So basically @ABDanielleSmith comes clean that she's fomenting a national unity crisis in an attempt to prevent the separation of her own UCP party

https://t.co/AMn9NaBCCI

[National Newswatch @natnewswatch]

Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party. Smith cites high popularity of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois in Quebec https://t.co/Z5OA1vH4Il

Find out more at https://t.co/1zbPY5GAhV

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

@rebeccaleebligh @PtFry Great job!

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

"Pack up your bag and go, you're not welcome here anymore."

First Nations leaders are rightly strongly denouncing Premier @ABDanielleSmith for opening the door to Alberta separatists

https://t.co/rZM3Xajw7z

[Sean Amato @JSJamato]

"I'd like to run and hide," Alberta's Indigenous Minister said today.

It came after one Chief threw Bill 54 on the ground yesterday and another said the premier is "not welcome here anymore."

More tonight. #ableg #cdnpoli @CityNewsYEG

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

"Mr. Carney performed just about as well as Canada could’ve hoped for its new Prime Minister. He did exactly what he was elected to do, which is to act as the adult in what is really a very silly – but high-stakes – situation."

https://t.co/W80mpBnYOk

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

I'm honoured to have been nominated as one of Canada's most influential lawyers.

You can vote for the finalists until Friday, May 16th:
https://t.co/R7EyG49ZLE

I've been nominated in the Government/Non-Profit/Associations category (at the end of the survey).

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

"This is treaty country and any talk of separation is really insanity...there is no way."

Clear, direct & powerful words from First Nations leaders denouncing Premier @ABDanielleSmith for facilitating a referendum on separatism.

https://t.co/ECuzulyIXh

[The Breakdown @TheBreakdownAB]

Today, Chief Troy Knowlton of Piikani Nation made it clear to Smith that she has not only united First Nations in Alberta against Bill 54 and separation...

She's united First Nations across Canada against what she's doing.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

Very proud to be Canadian watching PM @MarkJCarney represent our country confidently, with moral clarity, and with diplomacy and grace.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Carney to Trump: "There are some places that are never for sale ... having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign, it's not for sale. It won't be for sale ever."

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

Regardless of how the meeting with President Trump goes, PM @MarkJCarney has set out a clear plan to build Canada's economy and to strengthen our international alliances.

While hoping for the best, Canadians aren't naive and will prepare for the worst.

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

Don Davies will do a great job as NDP interim leader.

A thoughtful, hardworking and experienced MP, @DonDavies has a track record of working across party lines.

https://t.co/weIdzA1jSb

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

4th place this weekend! Post-race tacos never tasted so good. Spartan Sprint (5 km, 20 obstacles).

4th out of 58 in Men ages 45-49; overall: 77/1481 (5th percentile).

Next stop: Mt Tremblant, QB in June - a 21 km mountain race with 30 obstacles. That will be toughest one yet.

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

@MarkJCarney Great to hear about this positive meeting. There's no reason Alberta can't thrive in a united Canada.

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

PM @MarkJCarney and Premier @ABDanielleSmith had a "positive" first meeting. Great news.

There is no reason why Alberta can't thrive in a united Canada. Let's work together folks as Canadians.

https://t.co/KiuvqAy5WG

[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

Just finished a positive first meeting with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney. We spoke at length about the policies and legislation that are holding back Alberta’s economy, and specific proposals for projects and legislative reforms that will significantly increase market access for Alberta oil and gas, agricultural products and other goods. The Prime Minister made it clear he intended to rapidly advance these kinds of nation building projects in the coming weeks and months.  We also discussed our ongoing trade dispute with the United States and how the federal government can work cooperatively with our province to advance both Canada’s and Alberta’s interests.

Repairing the damage to Alberta’s economy caused by Ottawa’s last 10-years of anti-resource legislation and policies will take tremendous effort and cooperation, however, today’s conversation was a positive first step.

[Ben Perrin @profbenperrin]

PM @MarkJCarney is getting down to business:
- Meeting President Trump next week
- Appointing new Cabinet the following
- Recalling Parliament with Speech from the Throne by King Charles III
- Canada Day tax cuts and ending federal barriers to inter-provincial trade