Mickey Amery
@mickeyamery
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MLA for Calgary-Cross. Alberta’s Minister of Justice.
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Alberta will defend our economy and our constitutional jurisdiction by intervening in the federal government’s latest attempt to continue regulating plastics as ‘toxic.’ Alberta has been clear that plastics are not toxic. We are taking action to ensure that plastics waste is…
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Albertans deserve to feel safe and protected in their communities, and go about their businesses in the downtown core without fear.
Our government is introducing new measures to strengthen the justice system and make sure criminals, especially violent repeat offenders are held…
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After years of neglecting Canada’s bail system, Alberta, supported by provincial and territorial partners, forces Ottawa’s hand on bail reform.
Read my joint statement with Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
@MikeEllisUCP
on federal bail legislation:
"For far too…
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انا الله و انا إليه راجعون
“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return”
It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my father, Mohammed (Moe) Amery, who passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by his family.
There are few…
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Hi friends - tomorrow’s a big day for Calgary-Cross! Our party leader
@ABDanielleSmith
will be at my campaign office at 4pm.
Please try and come early and park in the east side overflow parking lot.
Come and lend your support and help us keep Calgary-Cross blue!
#TeamUCP
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Our team is working ’round the clock to visit every single home in Calgary-Cross. Rain or shine!
Albertans want a government that attracts investment, invests in health and social programs and affordability. That’s exactly what a
@Alberta_UCP
government will do.
#TeamUCP
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Humbled to be re-elected to represent the incredible people of Calgary-Cross once again. Thanks to our supporters and volunteers. I am eager to roll up my sleeves and get to work.
To my fellow candidates, thank you for engaging in a spirited & constructive campaign.
#abvotes
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Today I was proud to announce 22,500 more high-quality, affordable, inclusive licensed private child care spaces for
#AB
families alongside
@karinagould
,
@MattJonesYYC
,
@rebeccakschulz
,
@R_Boissonnault
.
This plan will help reduce fees as we work towards $10/day by 2026
#ableg
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The Liberal-NDP coalition fail to understand the impact Justin Trudeau’s “Just Transition” will have on our children and the future of this province.
The UCP will not allow Trudeau and his ally Rachel Notley rob our children of their future.
#JustTransition
#cdnpoli
#ableg
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This morning, I am proud to announce a new community grant program aimed at increasing access to justice for Albertans.
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On behalf of
@ABDanielleSmith
and
@YourAlberta
I was honoured to present
@BBBSCalgary
with $200,000 to help expand in-school mentoring programs for Muslim Youth. Thank you
@CISAJ1
,
@PalliserSchools
and all the wonderful students at the Akram-Jomaa campus for the warm welcome.
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Today we remember and honour the victims of the Québec City Mosque attack. Today and every day, we must stand strong against Islamophobia and discrimination. We also recommit to building a stronger society that is safe and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and faiths.
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No matter where you live, every Albertan deserve to feel safe and protected from violent crime.
I was honored to speak at the Edmonton leg of the Safety of our cities conference, and pleased to see leaders in law enforcement, social services, health, and other sectors working…
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1/ This is wildly incorrect
@pancholi_rakhi
The NDP continue to misinform about the impact the child care agreement will have.
We absolutely want to talk about the Cost Control Framework – that is why we're facilitating province-wide consultations with operators
#ableg
#abpoli
The UCP don’t want to talk about their new child care funding model. Why? Because it means parents won’t EVER be paying only $10/day for childcare.
The UCP wants parents to be charged for “enhanced services”.
Like snacks, meals, art classes, language supports.
#ableg
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Very productive discussions at the Justice and Public Safety Ministers meeting in Quebec.
@MikeEllisUCP
and I joined our counterparts to address public safety priorities and demand changes to the federal catch-and-release bail policy.
While we continue to collaborate on…
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Today we announced that 5 million bottles of children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen have been secured for
#AB
families.
This large supply will help curb the shortage of children’s pain and fever medication and provide relief for our families.
Read more:
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We're acting now to help
#AB
families get through the affordability crisis. The inflation relief payments over the next six months will ease pressure on parents and caregivers and help hundreds of thousands of kids be kids. Portal opens Jan 18.
Read more:
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As with Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
, my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Turkey and Syria during this difficult time
#TurkeySyriaEarthquake
Today in Ottawa
@mickeyamery
and I met with
@KerimUras
, the Turkish Ambassador to Canada, to offer our sympathies on behalf of all Albertans.
Canada will be matching all
@redcrosscanada
donations given for earthquake relief in Türkiye,.
#cdnpoli
#turkey
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Had a great morning at the 26th Annual Ismaili Muslim Community Stampede Breakfast.
Clear skies and a great community. Can’t ask for more during
#stampede
!
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A very productive meeting in Ottawa with my counterpart
@karinagould
to strengthen collaboration on the recent bilateral child care agreement we announced last week.
By creating more affordable private spaces, we’re ensuring our kids have the right foundation for success
#ableg
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For the first time in 9 years Alberta’s government has increased the civil claims limit.
This allows Albertans more opportunities to represent themselves in court more effectively while saving time and legal costs.
#AbLeg
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We are increasing the Alberta Child and Family Benefit by 6% to help
#AB
families struggling with the rising costs of raising children. This continued indexation is one of the many ways we’re stepping up to bring some affordability relief for parents.
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“We’re a young population in NE Calgary and I’m really excited to see the funding flow to families to help deal with some cost pressures we’re seeing like increases in utility bills & grocery bills…I’m happy to be playing a role in trying to alleviate some of the challenges.”
Here is what you need to know about Alberta's Affordability payments.
Host
@RishiKNagar
speaks with Minister
@mickeyamery
Link 👇👇
via
@FacebookWatch
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What a wonderful evening door-knocking with these amazing volunteers!
Thank you to all our volunteers who spend their time and energy knocking on doors with me. Your unwavering support and dedication have been truly inspiring. Your hard work makes a big difference.
#TeamUCP
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@pancholi_rakhi
4/
#AB
families cannot afford another NDP government, we will not allow
@pancholi_rakhi
and the NDP deprive our children of affordable high-quality child care. We will continue to stand up for Albertans and secure the future of our children
#ableg
#abpoli
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Alberta’s government is committed to keeping high-risk repeat offenders out of our communities and behind bars.
To protect Albertans, we will continue putting pressure on the federal government until bail reform becomes law.
Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister…
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@pancholi_rakhi
3/ Unlike the failed NDP $25 dollar a day pilot, we're not choosing winners and losers when it comes to our operators and making child care affordable for all Albertans.
We reduced child care fees by 50% and are on track to reach $15/day in 2023 & $10/day by 2026
#ableg
#abpoli
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Happy
#CanadaDay
🇨🇦
I hope you’re able to take time and celebrate with friends and family today!
#Ableg
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The safety of all Albertans is our priority. Alberta’s government is investing in building and upgrading courthouses to increase access to the justice system for Albertans.
Read more to find out the locations of these courthouse infrastructures.
#Ableg
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Ensuring vulnerable youth have the services and supports they need is important to our government that’s why we’re investing $2M into a modernization project at
@WoodsHomesNFP
, to help create more spaces for youth with complex needs who need specialized care.
#abpoli
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Exciting news!
We’re partnering with
@CIWA_yyc
and
@BowValley
to remove barriers to credentialing and employment and help immigrant women launch rewarding careers in
#childcare
. This will help give
#AB
parents more child care options.
#ableg
#IWD2023
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I’m happy to announce Justice Andrea Chrenek will be assistant chief justice of the Alberta Court of Justice for the northern region. With three decades of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge, legal acumen and a commitment to justice. Learn More: …
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@pancholi_rakhi
2/ Rather than fear mongering,
@pancholi_rakhi
and the NDP should be responsible and encourage Child Care Operators to participate in the consultation to make sure operators and parents have their inputs before the framework has been finalized.
#ableg
#abpoli
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Last night I joined my family and friends to celebrate the 79th Independence of the Republic of Lebanon and recognize the contributions of our community in Alberta.
Thank you Deputy Premier
@KayceeMaduYEG
for coming, and a warm welcome to MP from Lebanon, Yassine Yassine.
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Thank you
@LailaGoodridge
for your wonderful hospitality and your continued advocacy for Alberta families
#ableg
#abpoli
#cndpoli
It was great to be able to welcome my friend and former colleague Minister
@mickeyamery
to Ottawa earlier today and discuss the work he’s been doing to deliver results for families across Alberta. While on our tour of West Block we ran into our mutual friend
@jasrajshallan
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Today, we announced an important investment as part of
#Budget2023
to make adoption more affordable so that children can find their forever homes sooner.
Our province becomes the first and only province to cover supplementary health benefits for children adopted in
#AB
#ableg
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Today we honour the memories of six Canadians killed during an attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec, on this day six years ago, 19 others were injured.
We continue to stand against Islamophobia and hatred in all its forms.
#QuebecCityMosque
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Thank you MLA
@SearleTurton
for your advocacy which has led the way on a lot of this work.
Huge thanks to Jenna and Eric, amazing parents to four beautiful children adopted from government care, for sharing your family’s story with us.
#ableg
#abpoli
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I was honoured to attend
@RuralMA
alongside my colleagues to restate our government's commitment to building and maintaining a positive relationship with municipalities across our province, and also share key supports available for
#AB
families in
#Budget2023
#ableg
#abpoli
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Thank you to the
@AlbertaBeef
Producers for hosting a great breakfast this morning.
Alberta is proud of our beef industry.
Appreciated the conversation on how government can work with you to keep this industry thriving for generations!
#Stampede
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It is heartbreaking to learn of the tragic news coming out of Laval, Quebec.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the children involved and the staff at the Garderie.
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Alberta’s government stands with the people of Türkiye and Syria as they recover from devastating earthquakes. My thoughts are with the affected families.
We’re matching funding up to $1M to help with recovery efforts.
Donate at link below 👇
#ableg
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1/Today, I was proud to meet Emilia, an accomplished welder who has a remarkable career ahead of her. She’s also a former youth in government care.
Through
#Budget2023
we’re investing $25.6M for the TAP program to support talented young people like Emilia.
#ableg
#abpoli
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We are looking for more foster parents just like you!
Albertans are compassionate and generous, and we’re seeking more individuals who can provide a temporary loving home for children and youth in care.
Interested in being a foster parent? Learn more at
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Kicked off Stampede at the Monterey Seniors Village event this morning.
Great to see people out and about. Calgary is the place to be right now! 🤠
#CalgaryStampede
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Spent time this morning at the Transportation and Economic Corridors Hootenanny hosted by Minister
@DevinDVote
Great to hear from our Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
about her vision for this file and for growing Alberta’s Economy.
#Stampede
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My thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and colleagues of
@edmontonpolice
officers Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan who lost their lives in the line of duty early this morning.
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1/ Yet another false narrative from
@pancholi_rakhi
The NDP have no real solutions for child care and their failed $25/day pilot is evidence of that.
This is not the finalized Cost Control Framework rather a draft for consultations with operators
#ableg
#abpoli
Hi Minister
@mickeyamery
!
What is wildly incorrect? Here’s the section on “enhanced services” in the framework. And here’s part of your Ministry’s presentation to operators where it describes “enhanced services” as a source of profit. It’s parents who will pay for that.
#ableg
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I’m happy to announce $1.2 million investment in a new one-time grant through the Alberta Community Justice Grant, to empower communities to explore and develop community-based alternatives to the traditional court process.
By engaging community members in the decision-making…
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Great news!
We’re making adoption affordable so that more children can find their forever homes.
Other highlights of Bill 10 include increasing the adoption expenses tax credit to help remove cost barriers for Albertans looking to start or grow their families!
#ableg
#abpoli
If passed, Bill 10 would implement many of the technical pieces introduced in Budget 2023.
Together, all of the measures introduced in this bill would provide fiscal stability and would ensure business investment continues to be preferential to Alberta.
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Please join me this Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 3pm for our meet and greet and campaign office opening!
Everyone is welcome!
3015 - 5th Avenue NE, Calgary Alberta
#abpoli
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Alberta’s government is introducing a new streamlined trial process which will help save Albertans’ time and money when resolving family or civil disputes.
Amendments to the Alberta Rules of Court will take effect in the new year.
Read more:
#Ableg
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Happy
#IWD2023
to all the amazing women in our great province.
Huge thanks to the women in our child care sector for helping us make
#childcare
more affordable, accessible and inclusive for all!
We're proud to support these educators, operators and entrepreneurs
#ableg
#abpoli
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Hello friends! Today is a big day for my campaign!
Friendly reminder our campaign kick-off event is taking place at 3pm. Please come with your friends and family.
I’m depending on your support to help me keep Calgary-Cross blue!
I hope to see all of you there!
#abpoli
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As with my colleagues, honoured to meet with the KTC Tribal Council Chiefs today.
Great to meet with KTC Tribal Council Chiefs this morning alongside my ministerial colleagues to sign a memorandum of understanding for mental health supports.
@ABDanielleSmith
also met to discuss how we can better engage in our partnerships with First Nations leaders.
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Proud to join
@jasonluan88
to announce $8M to help remove financial barriers to sports, arts and recreational activities for children and youth in
#AB
.
Through
#Budget2023
, we’re making sure every kid can play.
@jasonluan88
, challenge accepted! 😂
#ableg
#abpoli
#Alberta
’s government is investing $8M to help make sport, and recreation programs more accessible through the new Every Kid Can Play program.
@mickeyamery
, we need to finish our game! 😂
🔗
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Happy National
#Mentoring
Month to thousands of caring volunteers supporting children and youth all over Alberta.
Want to make a difference? sign up on and discover how becoming a mentor can change lives, including yours.
#MentoringAmplifies
#ableg
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Thank you
@BBBSCalgary
, I’ve really enjoyed meeting with you and learning more about the wonderful work you are doing here in Calgary to support children, youth and families.
#abpoli
We were thrilled to celebrate this announcement at the
@CISAJ1
with Hon.
@mickeyamery
, Minister of Children’s Services, Muslim Council of Calgary,
@PalliserSchools
, and all the children and youth at the Akram-Jomaa Campus.
Let’s move forward, together!
#MentoringMatters
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Thank you Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
and my fellow cabinet and MLA colleagues for your visit to northeast Calgary and listening to the issues that matter to thousands of Albertans in this amazing community.
#ableg
Calgary’s northeast communities are beautiful, diverse, and dynamic. This past week, I was so pleased to visit northeast Calgary with
@jasonluan88
@mickeyamery
@rajanJSaw
@DevinderToor68
Muhammad Yaseen, and Jeremy Nixon and met so many wonderful Albertans!
#ableg
#abpoli
#yyc
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Thank you
@BBBSCalgary
for the excellent mentorship work you do to help change the lives of children and youth in all corners of our great province.
#ableg
#abpoli
Had an excellent conversation today with AB Minister of Children’s Services
@mickeyamery
about our work supporting young people through mentorship at
@BBBSCalgary
. Thank you for taking the time to hear about our successes and ambitions.
#ableg
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Thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and colleagues of RCMP officer, Constable Rick O’Brien, during this difficult time.
We honour the service and sacrifice made by those who pay the ultimate price to protect our communities. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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I am pleased to welcome Justice Hunter as the new chief justice of the Alberta Court of Justice. He brings extensive experience to the role.
I also want to thank Chief Justice Redman for his advocacy to improve access to justice for all Albertans.
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#Budget2023
is securing Alberta’s future by providing inflation relief and continuing to make child care more accessible and affordable for families.
We’re also strengthening adoption supports by removing cost barriers to help more children find forever homes
#abpoli
#ableg
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#EidMubarak
! I hope the holy month of Ramadan brought you joy, hope, and closeness in your faith. May your prayers be accepted and may your families remain healthy, and your communities united. And may this next year be a prosperous one for all.
#yeg
#yyc
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Bullying in all its forms is never acceptable and it’s our collective responsibility to stand against it and make
#AB
a safe, inclusive place for all.
Need help? Call the Bullying Helpline any time at 310-1818.
Or Kids Help Phone 24/7 at 1-800-668-6868
#BeKindAB
#PinkShirtDay
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Following the release of the fatality inquiry report on the tragic death of four-year-old Serenity in 2014, see my statement below:
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Thank you
@CCISAB
for the impactful work you do to help newcomer families successfully settle into their new homes here in our great province and empowering them to reach their full potentials.
#ableg
#abpoli
Earlier today, we had the honour of hosting the Honourable
@mickeyamery
, Alberta’s Minister of Children Services, at CCIS, and it was a pleasure to show him around our operations. Thank you Minister for your continued support of our community.
#newcomers
#childrensservices
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I wish to invite all members of the Calgary-Cross constituency to our holiday Open-House this Friday, December 23, from 6PM to 10PM for an evening of fun, food, laughter and community building.
Venue: 6024 Rundlehorn Drive NE
See you there!
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#Budget2023
is securing Alberta's future by empowering youth and young adults coming out of care.
We're investing $28M for the Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) to help youth aging out of care build healthy independent lives and achieve career success.
#ableg
#abpoli
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Thank you
@ABDanielleSmith
. Eid Mubarak to all!
Today, I was honoured to join with the proud Muslim members of my caucus, Mickey Amery and Muhammad Yaseen, to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
Thank you for your friendship and for the strong bonds we have created together.
#EidMubarak
#yyc
#yeg
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Had a great time this morning at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada Day celebration.
Our nations strength lies in this beautiful blend of traditions, of languages, of customs and of values that bring each us together each year.
#AbLeg
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3/ While
@pancholi_rakhi
and the NDP are focused on fear mongering, we are working hard to develop a unique made-in-Alberta plan that will keep money in parents’ pockets and supports parental choice in child care in Alberta's mixed-market system.
#ableg
#abpoli
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And thanks to
@AOAlberta
for offering up your space for this announcement and for the good work you do to support Alberta families through the adoption process.
#ableg
#abpoli
Read more on;
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4/ We fought hard to make sure private operators are included in our unique made-in-Alberta agreement and have successfully secured additional 22,500 new licensed child care spaces.
@pancholi_rakhi
#AB
families will never forget NDP’s track record in child care
#ableg
#abpoli
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Thank you
@kepler_academy
for hosting us for this wonderful announcement and the opportunity to tour your beautiful facility. Spending time with the kids made my day!
#ableg
#abpoli
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