Nathan Ip
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MLA for Edmonton-South West #yegsw. Shadow Minister for Technology and Innovation. #ableg #abpoli @albertandp
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Moments ago, Alberta School Boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose a voucher system for Alberta students. This sends a strong & clear message to Pmr @ABDanielleSmith that we will not stand for the undermining of public education. It is an attack on students. #abed #abpoli #ableg
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To young people everywhere, particularly those from the #LGBTQIA community. I stand with you today and everyday. We all have the right to feel safe, to be included & to live a life of dignity and fulfillment. You matter. You are seen. And most importantly you are loved.
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Wow! I am elated and honoured to have been elected the next MLA for Edmonton South west. A sincere thank you to the residents of #yegsw for placing your trust in me. I will work hard everyday for you. I want to acknowledge @KayceeMaduYEG and his team. This was truly a hard.
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“All their employees will be laid off. So you want those Albertans to just pause their life for six months & just sit at home?”. “It’s six months.” -@ABDanielleSmith . 91 projects & $25 billion in investments are at risk. After six months, how many energy projects & potential
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Danielle Smith is a separatist. She wants Alberta to leave Canada. She won’t stand up for our country because she doesn’t believe in what it means to be Canadian. Sign our petition at
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During the 90’s pension reforms, “all [gov’ts], including Alberta, agreed to have the CPP run at arms-length by a professional investment manager. Not only has that meant explosive growth in the fund’s value. It means the fund supporting our pensions is free from political
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It is truly horrifying to see the premier of Alberta spread conspiracy theories. No one should be surprised that Nav Canada says they haven’t heard from the UCP government because clearly, @ABDanielleSmith will say anything she believes her base wants to hear whether it is true.
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Sharing a stage with Tucker Carlson is beneath the dignity of the Premier’s office. Carlson is an apologist for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. He spreads homophobic, racist & antisemitic conspiracy theories. Carlson pushed election lies about the January 6th insurrection. The list
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A report of this scale of corruption is shocking. Albertans deserve ethical, competent government and a full public inquiry into the #CorruptCare scandal. #ableg #abpoli
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“I’m supporting him personally because I believe strongly in the value of public education as does he. And I think it’s absolutely essential.”. -Ian McClelland, former conservative MP and MLA. Thank you, Ian, for your support and endorsement. Together, we can make sure students
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Today’s charter school announcement by the province undermines & erodes public education. #epsb offers choice that is accessible and inclusive. What we need is sustainable, predictable funding & more new schools. 1/2.
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Your tweet speaks volumes about your lack of integrity & leadership. Rather than present solutions - you blame stakeholders & disinform the public. I have repeatedly warned you about space pressures & the need to reform the capital planning process -yet no action from you in govt.
As Trustee and Vice Chair of the Edmonton Public School Board, you never prioritize schools in Edmonton-South West. You played politics with schools and our children. I will do everything within my abilities to keep your destructive policies out of southwest. You failed.
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This election is about trust & leadership. Edmonton-South West deserves an MLA you can trust, who will work tirelessly for #ABetterFuture, and lead with integrity. We need your help to flip #yegsw! . Help us get out the vote on election day 🗳️⏬ #abelxn23
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Again, @neudorf_ab backed out of Wednesday's roundtable talks with energy industry leaders. The UCP seems to have a lot of “glitches” when they have to meet & hear stakeholders’ concerns. Most of what I’ve been hearing from industry leaders & Albertans this week is that they’re.
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I’ve taken a bit of a break from social media since election day. But I am back and I can’t wait to share with you what I’ve been up to over the past 2 weeks. Stay tuned. 📻. Tomorrow will be the swearing-in ceremony for the @albertaNDP caucus where I will officially join 36
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“….the real question is why would the [gov’t] not want to implement this? Do they not want to save the $40 million? Do they not want to make life more affordable for every day Albertans & improve the maternal health in this province & help support women to get back into the
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🗳️Tomorrow is election day. This will be the most pivotal election in a generation. I have heard from you that healthcare, education & the economy are important issues. Here is what a @RachelNotley gov’t will do to support you & your family. I humbly ask that this time around,.
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Not only did the @Alberta_UCP misrepresent the info in this report and have to be corrected by the authors; It's an abuse of taxpayer dollars to commission research as a government (that they withheld from the Legislature) to use for partisan attacks in an election. #abelxn23.
Second, REDACTS: in the version the UCP posted in their press release, they whited out the information on who Navius submitted it to. They submitted it to the UCP caucus and the Legislative Assembly! But the UCP didn't want you to know that.
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Smith won’t stand up for our country because she simply doesn’t believe in what Canada means to most Albertans:.➡️ Strong public health care. ➡️ A secure Canada Pension Plan. ➡️ A proud history of freedom-loving Canadians who know we’re not the 51st state.
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I am thrilled to be named the @albertaNDP critic for Jobs, Economy & Trade. I have spent years working in the innovation sector alongside inspiring entrepreneurs in Edmonton. I look forward to continuing this work by holding the government to account & working with industry
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The math is simple. As a school trustee I've seen the impact four years of UCP policy has had on our schools. It's a part of why I'm running. Our kids can't afford the UCP. But, @RachelNotley and the @albertaNDP have a plan - to hire 4,000 teachers, 3,000 educational
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The RCMP has confirmed they are investigating potential criminal activity into the CorruptCare scandal. Why won’t the new Infrastructure Minister tell Albertans what information he or his staff turned over to the RCMP? #ableg #abpoli #CorruptCare
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Why am I proud to be running with #teamrachel? . I’m running to:.🟠Connect 1 million more Albertans to a family doctor. 🟠Build better public education for students. 🟠Diversify & grow our economy. Let’s build #abetterfuture for Alberta by electing an @albertaNDP gov’t in May.
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What an incredible honour it is to be sworn in alongside my wonderful NDP colleagues today. It was an especially proud & meaningful moment for my parents whose immigrant journey reflect the story of so many Albertans. The @albertandp caucus now represents the largest & most
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Minister @KayceeMaduYEG & Cabinet shouldn’t have the power to make & unilaterally amend laws behind closed doors. The SA is just undemocratic & massive government overreach. This Saturday, join me & MLA @JanisIrwin as we knock on some doors. Help us flip this seat in #yegsw #yeg.
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Edmonton showed up today. And we will keep showing up for trans and queer kids. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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Congratulations to our new leader, Naheed @Nenshi! . Naheed - you have inspired tens of thousands of #Albertans to join our cause with your big-hearted vision of an Alberta that is for all of us! . I look forward to working with you as part of our amazing @albertandp team to
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Over a week into this motel medicine disaster, we still don’t have basic answers from the Minister of Health. ❓“When asked if anyone is checking to see if the places patients are being discharged to are acceptable, (LaGrange) didn’t know,".❓"When asked who made the list of
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To all kids in Alberta: we love you, we support you, and we won’t ever stop fighting for you. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ableg #abpoli 🏳️⚧️.
And with that, the UCP have just passed all three of their anti-trans bills. Please don’t forget that at a time when so many of you are struggling to pay bills, the UCP did nothing and focused instead on attacking our trans friends and neighbours. Please don’t forget. #ableg.
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I submitted my nomination papers today! I’m excited to be on the ballot & have the opportunity to represent #yegsw constituents with thoughtful & sincere leadership. 👉Advance Voting: .May 23rd- 27th, 9 AM- 8 PM.✅Election Day: .May 29th, 9 AM- 8 PM. 📬Need another option to
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Great election debate tonight! Rachel Notley showed she's passionate about public health care and education. She'll make sure there are enough teachers in classrooms and she'll fix repair the damage to health care caused by 4 years of a conservative government. #ableg.
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Any kind of violence against peaceful protesters, especially against students and staff, is not justifiable. I strongly condemn the actions taken by the University of Alberta and Edmonton Police Service this morning.
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Thank you @albertaNDP members for placing your trust in me as your NDP candidate in #yegsw. I’m excited to join team @RachelNotley Now, let’s get to work! #yegsw #ableg #abpoli #yeg
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Healthcare funding is short $1.4 billion & @ABDanielleSmith is also cutting $100 million from Albertans’ drug benefits. Explain to me why these critical services are being underfunded, but the UCP is still prioritizing a $20 billion dollar handout to Danielle Smith’s friends?🧐.
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“Albertans are already struggling to make ends meet as they face rising costs. Groceries, power bills, & housing have all increased dramatically. Now, thousands of Albertans are unemployed, making it even more difficult to keep a roof over their head.”. My statement on the loss
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The energy was incredible at yesterday’s announcement! An @albertaNDP government will invest in 40 new schools & modernizations across #yeg. We have an ambitious plan for #Edmonton & #Alberta. In just 9 days, vote 🍊 for #ABetterFuture with @RachelNotley as Premier.
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A “public health guarantee” from the #UCP is meaningless. @ABDanielleSmith can’t be trusted, especially when she has openly mused that paying for doctors visits are a good idea. #abpoli.
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Wow, what a turnout! 1700+ across #alberta! . The momentum was incredible. Thank you to the amazing volunteers for supporting #orangesaturday & our movement for #abetterfuture. #yegsw is ready for change. 43 days until an orange wave in #yegsw & all around this province. #abpoli
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Alberta families are focused on paying their mortgages and putting food on the table. They shouldn't also have to worry about how they'll pay to see a doctor under @ABDanielleSmith. @RachelNotley will ensure no Albertan ever pays to see a family doctor. #ableg #abpoli #yeg.
In a newly uncovered video, UCP Leader Danielle Smith says it was “an error” to include doctor visits in Medicare. Why is Danielle Smith so determined to make you pay to see your doctor?
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Danielle Smith’s ‘Alberta is calling’ campaign should come with an asterisk: *there may be no job, health care or education when you get here. #ableg 🧵
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As Alberta's Shadow Minister of Technology and Innovation, I am deeply concerned by the UCP's decision to slash $53 million from Alberta Innovates, nearly 30% of their total budget over 3 years. This move will lead to more layoffs of dedicated staff. 1/6.
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What an incredible day so far! Our amazing team of volunteers have been hard at work all over #yegsw placing lawn signs. 🧡🪧. You can get yours at the link below! 👇. #yeg #ableg #abpoli #abetterfuture
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Love the energy in Calgary at the @AlbertaNDP Provincial Council! We're all here, united and focused on building a better future for Alberta, led by our inspiring leader @Nenshi. #ABPoli #BetterIsPossible
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Minister - Leaked documents show that your plan is to concentrate control of healthcare to the Premier’s office, create over a dozen new gov’t bureaucracies, hire hundreds of new bureaucrats but not healthcare providers, sell off CareWest, CapitalCare & mass privatization of.
We have a Public Health Guarantee, insuring that Albertans will NOT have to pay for medical services. The NDP are spreading misinformation that we are doing otherwise. See my comments below for more information 👇
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Rachel Notley’s optimistic & hopeful vision for Alberta inspired me to run for office. I will forever be grateful to my former Premier for her resolve, & compassionate leadership, her deep & abiding commitment to this province, & for her selfless dedication to all Albertans.
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I am honoured to have been invited to attend the National Remembrance of the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act today in Ottawa. The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, commonly referred to as the Chinese Exclusion Act, restricted virtually all Chinese immigration to
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It’s official. I am forming a band with @JanisIrwin as the lead. A band of very passionate changemakers & doorknockers that is. You too can join us on the doors with me and Janis Irwin🚪 Sign up below. #abetterfuture #abpoli
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Thank you for your support, Janet! . We're going to invest in education and help ensure #ABetterFuture for Alberta's students AND teachers! . #ableg #abed #yegsw #abelxn23 #yeg.
Educators are coming out to support our plan to reduce class sizes, build schools and deliver a modern curriculum. Thank you to Janet Hancock for her powerful endorsement of @NathanIpYEG!. #ABetterFuture
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This is unacceptable & a major breach of trust. @ABDanielleSmith @KayceeMaduYEG & this government have demonstrated time and again that they cannot be trusted to act ethically or in the best interests of Albertans. #ableg #abpoli.
Kaycee Madu was temporarily removed as Justice Minister and later shuffled out of the portfolio by Kenney for interfering in the judicial process. Now we have Premier Smith admit that she calls crown prosecutors about particular cases. This is a major problem.
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Edmonton-South West is one of Alberta’s fastest-growing ridings. We need a high school. By 2027, Edmonton Public Schools may run out of high school space. The UCP must prioritize education in budget 2024. Support #yegsw families by putting shovels in ground 🛠️. Stay
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Kaycee. Your inaction and inability to advocate for #yegsw in government is completely on you. Albertans deserve better.
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At a time when #covid19ab cases are rising and Alberta is lagging behind in pediatric vaccination rates, MLA @SearleTurton’s comments are grossly irresponsible & spread misinformation. Families need support & leadership, not lies. #AbLeg #abed
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It’s such an honour to serve alongside this amazing @albertaNDP team. Moments ago, we adjourned for the evening after a late-night debate. We will be here for as long as it takes, to speak up, stand up and defend the interests of all Albertans. #abpoli #ableg
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Today, we have the opportunity to vote for better healthcare, better education and #ABetterFuture for Edmonton-South West and Alberta, together. Thank you all for your support and being a part of this journey. 🗳️Make your voice heard and vote 🍊. Polls are open until 8 pm
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An absolutely gorgeous day for doorknocking in #yegsw. Our positive vision for #alberta is resonating. We met so many folks who are voting for #teamrachel & @albertaNDP for the very first time. Help us build #abetterfuture. Sign up to volunteer here 👉
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An accusation of “lies and deception” is a bit rich coming from you, Mr. Madu. EPSB has put forward priorities that reflect our needs in year 1, 2 and 3. We need ALL of the schools funded and built in a timely manner.
Like I said, families and parents in Edmonton-South West won’t buy your partisan politics, lies and deception. It won’t work. You and EPSB decides priority. The province funds and build. Which one did make a priority that was not funded?.
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Smaller class sizes & more resources in the classroom means students will receive more supports needed to succeed. #abed #yegsw #ableg #abpoli #yeg.
Smaller class sizes are better for our kids, better for teachers, and better for our future. An Alberta NDP government will deliver better quality education — that’s our commitment to you.
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We are experiencing a space crisis in new neighbourhoods across the city including #yegsw. You do not get points for announcing ONE full build 2 months from an election. You had 4 years.
I know the NDP thrives in lies @pancholi_rakhi. Funded and built two new schools in Keswick, Windermere #YegSW: Joey Moss and Joan Carr. Those two schools opened September 2022. I attended the grounding breaking ceremony for Joan Carr: see
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Danielle Smith and the UCP government are facing shocking allegations contained in former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos’ recent statement of claim. If these allegations are true, this CorruptCare Scandal is the biggest cover-up in Alberta’s history.
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.@KayceeMaduYEG . You can delete your tweets all you want. Now that Pawlowski and many others are criminally charged and we know that there was a conspiracy to murder RCMP officers, how do you justify this call for insurrection. You were a Justice Minister. #ableg #Yeg #Yyc
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I’m deeply honoured to be sworn in today for a 3rd term as #epsb trustee for southwest #yeg #wardh. I’m also proud to share that moment with my dad & to honour my family’s heritage in a small way by swearing an oath on our family sutra (Buddhist holy book) #abed #diversity
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The Health Minister should have resigned today. CorruptCare is on her watch. Albertans need a public inquiry, now. #abhealth #abpoli #ableg.
For immediate release .February 25, 2025 . Christina Gray, Alberta New Democrat Leader of the Opposition, issued the following statement following Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie’s resignation:
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Renewable energy is an Alberta success story. Communities all around the province are investing in renewable energy generation such as wind & solar because it creates low-cost electricity & more good-paying jobs for rural Alberta. Take a look at Vulcan & their fantastic efforts
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🗳️In May, let’s elect an @albertaNDP gov’t that will work for you & your family. I’m running for:.✅Better public education. ✅Better public healthcare. ✅Better paying jobs. 👉🪧Reserve your sign today & help us create #aBetterFuture in #yegsw!. #yeg
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The UCP are busy boasting about how great the economy is while everyday Albertans are falling further and further behind. Here’s the facts:. - Alberta - highest unemployment rate outside of Atlantic Canada. - Edmonton - 8% unemployment. - Calgary - 7.6% unemployment. -
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🍊Let’s paint #yegsw orange this election! Show your support for my campaign & #TeamRachel at the link.👇. Get a sign: #yeg #ableg #abpoli #abetterfuture
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Inhumane. Unconscionable. We are better than this.
Taken last night at Bissell Center in Edmonton- they were over capacity and people standing outside. It was nearly -40! Told Kohkum’s out there, crying. They started a fire to keep warm. @ABDanielleSmith @JasonNixonAB there is not enough emergency shelter spaces unlike you’re
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Come hit the doors with me & the awesome @shoffmanAB & @pancholi_rakhi this Saturday! After, join us for a pizza party at the new campaign office. Door-knocking begins at 12:30 pm. 📍1231 Windermere Way .Southwest, Edmonton. #yeg #yegsw #ableg #abpoli
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I need your help to defeat Minister Kaycee Madu. Our community, Edmonton-South West deserves better. Help make this happen by supporting my @albertaNDP nomination. 👉
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This is Robert. Like many residents I met at the doors today, he is concerned about cuts to public services. Several nurses & frontline AHS workers shared how overworked & understaffed they are. This must change. An @albertaNDP govt will invest in healthcare. #abpoli #ableg #yeg
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I work with entrepreneurs in the #yeg innovation sector. I’m proud of the @albertaNDP competitiveness, jobs & investment strategy. It will help accelerate growth for businesses in our province & create good paying jobs in innovative & emerging industries. #yegsw #abpoli #ab.
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🗳️🍊Tomorrow will be the biggest volunteer push before the official election period begins. You can help be part of the change! Join me, @shoffmanAB, @pancholi_rakhi & volunteers across the province for Orange Saturday. Details 👉 #yeg #yegsw #ableg
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This was just our first town hall on pensions. You might be wondering when the gov’t will face & listen to you. The UCP won’t. Instead, it’s easier for them to argue on the phone with Albertans. Albertans ready to be heard– We’ll see you at our next town halls in Calgary, Red
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Proud to stand with our leader @nenshi and my Alberta NDP colleagues at the CUPE 3550 rally today!. As a former school board trustee, I have seen first-hand the vital role education support staff play in the success of all students. And I have heard from countless parents in
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I’m honoured to have been appointed the Shadow Minister for Technology and Innovation by our leader Naheed Nenshi. Innovation is at the heart of building a prosperous and future-focused #Alberta. Looking forward to working with the tech and innovation sector, alongside all of
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