Rajan Sawhney
@RajanJSaw
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Minister of Indigenous Relations, MLA for Calgary-North West, MBA Haskayne School of Business, U of C
Alberta
Joined August 2013
Spectacular day today visiting Dashmesh Culture Centre with my colleagues and connecting with community members at the Rio Banquet Hall. Premier @ABDanielleSmith shared progress on government priorities including work that has been advanced to safeguard communities and
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Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to meet with Premier @ABDanielleSmith and the Premier’s Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to talk about the work still needed to end violence against Indigenous women and girls. I am deeply thankful to the Council
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President Trump says it perfectly. A patchwork of 50 different state systems creates a maze of conflicting regulations, resulting in chaos. Follow me to join the conversation on leading the AI revolution.
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Yesterday I sat down with the Premier's Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls alongside Minister of Indigenous Relations @RajanJSaw to discuss how Alberta can work in partnership with our Indigenous communities to end violence against Indigenous women and
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Sending warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a thoughtful holiday season. May it be filled with peace, gratitude, and love. #Christmas2025 #HolidayGreetings
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Last night in Calgary I joined a packed room of UCP supporters for our annual Christmas gathering. Christmas is a time of celebration and Calgary has so much to look forward to including more student spaces and schools, more doctors coming to our province, a landmark energy deal
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It flies, glides, and returns to your hand. Holiday deal—grab it now! ⏱️
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A new poll confirms what we already knew, 75% of Canadians support building pipelines to the East Coast or to British Columbia to unleash Alberta's energy potential and get our world-class oil to international markets. The energy agreement signed last month with the federal
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Amazing news! Getting the net zero power regs lifted under the MOU has resulted in four new datacentres (worth $1.2 billion) being announced for construction in Olds and Bonnyville. As the CEO says: “The main [reasons] would be the [province’s] openness to business, which we’ve
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Indigenous participation and ownership in major projects help generate long-term, stable economic returns for communities. Alberta is committed to supporting Indigenous-led investment and partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity.
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The BTA is excited to share its Indigenous Role Model Calendars with schools across Alberta! These interactive learning tools highlight the success of Indigenous members across the unionized skilled trades. We thank Minister @RajanJSaw and @skillplan_ca, and our role models!
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Thank you to Dave Lamouche and Brenda Blyan for the invitation to the Métis Settlement General Council Christmas Party! I had a lovely time and truly appreciated the warm hospitality while celebrating community, culture, and connection. #IndigenousRelations #ChristmasSpirit
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In the face of violence, we have witnessed the Jewish community coming together with remarkable strength and faith. It was a powerful evening celebrating Hanukkah last night with Calgary Mayor @JeromyYYC and Calgarians. Wishing all Jewish Albertans a Hanukkah filled with peace
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Last weekend, I visited the western terminus of the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) at the Westridge Marine Terminal in Vancouver to observe firsthand how the project is setting a new standard for marine safety and operational integrity. Since coming into service in May 2024,
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As Jewish families in Alberta mark Hanukkah today, our hearts are heavy following the tragic and hateful events on Bondi Beach in Australia and the continued rise of antisemitism around the world. No one should ever face hatred or violence because of their faith. We stand with
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Health care is improving across Alberta, and those benefits are reaching families in Calgary–North West. New acute-care capacity, expanded neonatal services, and upcoming growth at the South Health Campus will strengthen the care available to our community. These investments
Alberta is turning the corner on health care. Under Minister Matt Jones’s Acute Care Action Plan we are adding more than 1,000 new hospital beds in Edmonton and Calgary, delivering 50,000 additional surgeries over the next three years, expanding NICU care for our newborns and
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I am delighted to join the BTA in celebrating the achievements of Indigenous members in the skilled trades. Their dedication, skill, and success are inspiring examples for students across Alberta. Through the Indigenous Role Model Calendars, we are providing students with
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Minister Demetrios Nicolaides is not only a dedicated public servant, he is also a dear friend. He and his family have endured an unimaginable tragedy with the loss of his sister Melanie to domestic violence. Demetrios has chosen to honour her memory by hiking Mount Kilimanjaro
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Melanie's Ascent is a hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro to fight back against domestic violence.
Thank you to Global Edmonton for inviting me to speak about Melanie's Ascent. In partnership with @fear_isnotlove, we'll summit Mt. Kilimanjaro and fight back against domestic violence. Find out more at https://t.co/8oHW2h7YwE
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We are advancing Alberta’s assisted living sector to provide better care and support for all residents.
Today, I am joined by Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, and Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services. Together, we will outline the next steps to strengthen and improve Alberta’s assisted living sector.
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