Hearing from
@ABmunis
they need the GoA and corporations to pay their property taxes.
They need supports for preventative programs for children and youth.
They need support for affordable housing.
Provincial finance decisions impact their ability to serve residents.
#ableg
"Chief of staff to Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed, deputy chief of staff to Brian Mulroney, then, federal Progressive Conservative MP... In the May 29th provincial election, he will be voting
@albertaNDP
for the first time."
I am humbled and honoured to be elected by the people of Calgary-Foothills to serve and represent them. 🙏
Thank you to
@jasonluan88
for a hard-fought campaign and his service to Alberta.
I look forward to working with my new
@albertaNDP
in the
#ableg
.
The Canada Pension Plan is a world-renowned retirement savings vehicle.
Danielle Smith's UCP will destabilize a program that helps all Canadians.
Constituents are opposed to the UCP taking over our CPP & so am I.
Your pension is yours & I'll fight to protect it.
#yyc
#abpoli
I'm thrilled to be Campaign Co-Chair for my friend
@nenshi
in our
@albertaNDP
leadership race!
We're excited to bring people together as a community for a healthier, more prosperous Alberta.
Join us - now is the time to grow our party & defeat
@Alberta_UCP
Plz share!
#abpoli
Hi, I’m Naheed Nenshi. I’m running to be the leader of Alberta’s NDP and the next premier of this province.
I can’t do this without your support. Visit to buy a membership and sign up as a supporter.
We can do this. Together. For Alberta. For all of us.
If Danielle Smith was so confident her Alberta Pension Plan was a great idea, why was she too scared to run on it? Why doesn't her survey even ask if Alberta should leave the CPP? Ours does. Take the survey .
@albertaNDP
#Ableg
Danielle Smith,
The Foothills Hospital is not for sale.
The Rockyview Hospital is not for sale.
The Peter Lougheed hospital is not for sale.
Alberta's hospitals are not for sale.
Albertans reject your chicanery. Your schemes will not cheat us out of our public healthcare.
In a newly uncovered video, Danielle Smith lays out her detailed plan to sell off “any of the hundred hospitals” that are part of our public healthcare system.
Not only does she want Albertans to pay to see a doctor, she wants to privatize hospitals too.
After waiting over 4 hours with a sick child at the Children's Hospital Emergency Department — as what happens to 66% of those who walk the door — has any parent ever thought "an entrance fee would have taught me I really shouldn't be here?"
The UCP are all out-of-touch.
A shocking new video has emerged of Danielle Smith's Deputy Premier, Nathan Neudorf, confirming the UCP's plans to make you pay for healthcare.
His words: "Maybe if someone had to pay for that, they'd think twice about going to the emergency."
This video was shot on May 8th.
While Albertans are experiencing the highest energy prices in Canada, Portugal managed to drop energy prices to almost $0 by using renewables.
Portugal is another example of the need to invest in renewables, not ban them.
#abpoli
#Renewable
"People know that Ron DeSantis was my hero. I found out about Kristi Noem second. To me we have to look at what the red state governors are doing on these issues."
Danielle Smith has idolized these governors many times.
I grew up in small-town Alberta where you lived by your word. When it comes to issues as important as the health of your family, there's simply no room for shifting stories.
This May, elect an
@albertaNDP
government that has always believed in public healthcare.
#ableg
#abpoli
Out at the doors in Calgary-Foothills. We had conversations with former conservative voters that no longer support a party that has lost their way.
@albertaNDP
is the choice for them
Volunteer here:
Donate here:
#ableg
#yyc
#abpoli
Thankful to have the support of my friend
@nenshi
as he endorses
@RachelNotley
and the
@albertaNDP
's positive vision to invest in public healthcare, education and lower cost of living for Albertans.
#abpoli
There's politicians out there "fearing and smearing." Fact check: Alberta's total oil production increased 34% over the Alberta NDP's term, and 12% over the UCP's term. The Alberta NDP is building a future that includes oil and gas and grows opportunities in other sectors.
The UCP recklessly killed the programs that were diversifying our economy. They gambled on one industry — and no new jobs .
The
@albertaNDP
will restore smart tax incentives to make Alberta competitive again for innovation investment — and bring predictability to our economy.
Danielle Smith — who spent decades peddling her radical ideas to dismantle Alberta's healthcare on air, in print, and in the legislature — now expects Albertans to suspend disbelief when she tells us she really didn't mean any of that?
Albertans don't like to be taken for fools.
Fact check: the UCP education minister promised to fund enrollment growth, and posted a graph to prove it.
Except she didn't realize the graph she posted proved that she hadn't, in fact, funded enrollment growth.
Fact check: ✅UCP hired more teachers. Net increase from 2018. ✅UCP built schools, over 106 new projects announced in 4 years vs 47 announced between 2015-2019 by NDP 😳NDP did NOT address class sizes & during their time “class size averages continued to climb”
#ableg
#abvotes
Albertans want a responsible, thoughtful, back-to-basics government. The
@albertandp
is proud to accept the fiscal recommendations of former Alberta Treasury Branch Chief Economist, and my friend,
@theToddHirsch
. The Alberta NDP will smooth the volatile revenue rollercoaster.
.
@pancholi_rakhi
I have so much respect for you & your campaign.
Your positive vision & charisma has brought hope to people across this province.
I’m so glad you are on our team.
Along with
@nenshi
& 38 MLAs, let’s show how
#Alberta
is the best place to live for all.
#abpoli
Running for Alberta NDP leader has been the honour of my career. I’m so proud of the bold, hopeful and optimistic story we told about Alberta.
But today, I’m ending my campaign to support Naheed Nenshi in our shared goal of growing this party in every corner of our province.
The UCP have saddled tax payers with cleaning up the mess that oil & gas companies left behind
All while they posted $383.3 billion combined profits in 2022 alone
When will this gov't start serving Albertans instead of oil & gas companies
#abpoli
#yyc
Today was a beautiful day joining community and standing together in the face of adversity. It isn’t always easy to publicly be your true self. To those across this province who feel marginalized and silenced, we stand with you. You are loved.
In the face of hate, Ponoka responded with love, and came together to show the 2SLGBTQ+ community that they matter, they’re seen, and they’re loved.
And what an honour it was for me,
@CourtEllingson
, and
@sipiysis
to be so warmly welcomed at their first ever Ponoka Pride! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Jim Foster, Attorney General for Peter Lougheed Government:
“As a long-time conservative who sat in a caucus and cabinet led by Peter Lougheed, I am happy to be casting my vote for the
@albertaNDP
for the first time"
Another old Tory endorses Alberta NDP: Jim Foster, Peter Lougheed's attorney general from 1975-1979.
He's also a retired judge. Here's his statement about the Ethics Commissioner finding that Danielle Smith inappropriately pressured her AG for Art Pawlowski's benefit"
On Sept 22, a Freedom of Information request found that 92% of people emailing Premier Smith were opposed to the Alberta pension plan. This trend continues in my office and others.
Why aren't the UCP listening to the people in this province?
#yyc
Students in our universities, colleges, trade schools and polytechnics are the high-skilled workers of the future. That is why
@albertaNDP
is investing in our future by freezing tuition and canceling tuition hikes. Learn more:
#abetterfuture
#abpoli
#ableg
You may find a UCP candidate at your door peddling the fantasy that given one more chance, they can take back their own party.
They had their chance. They fought that fight. They lost.
With the strongest hand they ever will have.
Their few allies have since deserted or defected.
Women deserve quality healthcare that’s available for them, when and where they need it.
@RachelNotley
and
@albertaNDP
will provide Albertans universal access to free prescription contraception across the province. Read more:
#abetterfuture
#NDP
#abpoli
I invested a decade of my career in economic development working to create an inclusive economy for all. The
@albertaNDP
will support a resilient economy that encourages increased innovation, diversification and investment opportunities.
#abetterfuture
#abpoli
#ableg
#NDP
We have a great group of volunteers and we need your help to spread the message about the
@albertaNDP
positive vision for Alberta!
Whether you have an hour or a whole day to spare, every bit of effort counts.
Sign up now and let's make a difference!
Door knocking is a great way to connect and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary - we'll provide all the training you need.
Sign up to volunteer today and let's work together to build a stronger Alberta!
#Volunteer
#Abpoli
If — heaven forbid — you or your loved one needs an ambulance for a life-threatening emergency in Calgary, the number of crucial minutes you'll be waiting has steadily increased over the past 4 years.
Elect a government that values your health.
It was amazing to have former Mayor
@nenshi
’s endorsement for myself,
@RachelNotley
& the
@albertaNDP
. Over 100 attended our backyard rally - it's clear momentum is growing in Calgary-Foothills!
Advance voting is only open for one more day! Take the pledge and be a part of the change. Commit to voting for a better future for Alberta, today ➤
#abpoli
#ableg
#abvotes
What a joyful experience to participate in my home town of Valleyview’s first pride festival. Representation matters. I was happy to be the representative from the Alberta Legislature today. I also had the chance to meet with a gathering of members of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
.
@albertaNDP
are committed to building a better province, but we need your help to spread the word and raise awareness. If you're interested in getting a sign for our campaign, please sign up here:
Every sign helps make a difference!
#AlbertaNDP
#abpoli
How many times has Danielle Smith shown us she will say whatever is personally convenient to her in the moment — regardless of what she said the day before (or intends to do the day after)?
Thank you,
@RachelNotley
! I’m so proud to be joining the fantastic team of candidates running for the
@albertaNDP
.
I’m ready to get to work in
#yycfoothills
to turn this battleground riding orange and help elect Rachel Notley as our next Premier!
Congratulations to Court Ellingson on being nominated the NDP candidate in Calgary-Foothills!
@CourtEllingson
Court is a former Vice-President for Research and Strategy at Calgary Economic Development.
#ableg
#yyc
#abpoli
Hi Jason, thanks for confirming the accuracy of our statement. Calgary-Foothills is indeed in Calgary.
Tell me, why did it take an election for you to finally speak up for your constituents at the 11th hour? Why is there still no public school for a population of 30k+?
Disgusting, but ultimately disqualifying coming from Alberta's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Your job is to help people, not mock them.
#ableg
I'm excited to share I'm seeking the
@albertaNDP
nomination in Calgary-Foothills! With my background as an executive in economic development + my strong record of community service, I'm the candidate best suited to representing the ABNDP in
#yycfoothills
The
@Alberta_UCP
Premier said she would:
- provide a tax break
- not touch Albertans'
#pensions
- not start an Albertan police force
She broke her promises for all the above.
@ABDanielleSmith
has proven time & time again that she is not trustworthy or transparent.
#abpoli
Are you looking to help out the campaign but don't have the time to come out to the doors? Click here to donate to donate to the Calgary-Foothills campaign:
All donations include an eligible tax receipt and every dollar goes a long way!
#Abpoli
#ableg
This is beyond the pale.
Minimizing the Holocaust and the sacrifices of Canadian veterans is abhorrent and must be denounced. These views have no place in public office.
Albertans can't trust candidates who stand with Danielle Smith and her extreme views.
In a newly uncovered video, Danielle Smith compares “75 per cent” of Albertans who got the COVID-19 vaccine to supporters of Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler.
In the same interview, Smith also said the significance of the poppy has been “ruined.”
Danielle Smith is unfit to lead.
My friend
@theToddHirsch
understands we need an Alberta economy that works for the future — an economy that works for our kids, our kids' kids. The
@albertaNDP
is the party with that plan.
Danielle Smith begging us to write-off 27 years of her record is — in the most charitable sense — Danielle Smith begging us to elect a premier with no experience whatsoever. An unpredictable blank-slate leader? Even if you believed that, Alberta deserves much better.
UCP Leader Danielle Smith:
"People have been asking me all kinds of questions over whether past things I've mused about over 27 years impact the kind of decisions I'll make today, and I've been able to say 'no.'"
To all those who feel alone and afraid following Danielle Smith’s video address know that we the
@albertaNDP
and so many others stand with you.
You are not alone.
We hear you.
We see you.
You are loved.
.
@albertaNDP
understands that only with access to quality public education and health can we truly achieve our full potential.
We believe in an economy that leaves no-one behind.
A moratorium on all renewable energy projects. No consultation. Claiming the need to review regulations. This is the same UCP that consistently messages we cannot burden industry with regulations. The same UCP that wants to reduce red tape.
I have spoken with industry - both incumbents and renewable energy companies. No one was consulted. No one saw this coming. For a government that claims to be “open for business,” it has sent a terrible message to investors. This moratorium needs to be reversed immediately
#ableg
As the former VP Strategy at Calgary Economic Development and Program Director of the Calgary Innovation Coalition I worked with stakeholders to advance Alberta’s economic opportunities. I will look forward to continuing this work as Critic for Technology and Innovation.
Your pension is yours.
@RachelNotley
and
@albertaNDP
will protect your pension, period.
Meanwhile, Danielle Smith plans to use it in a political game with Ottawa and jeopardize retirement security for Albertans.
The referendum on pensions is May 29!The choice is clear.
#abpoli
Had a great time with
@RachelNotley
and some wonderful volunteers canvassing in Evanston this evening.
Many people spoke to us about their concerns surrounding healthcare, education and the need for more schools in the community.
Looking to decorate your front lawn for the Spring?
Help us paint Calgary-Foothills Orange by requesting a sign. They're free of charge and we'll even set it up for you! 🍊
Sign up to get yours:
#Abpoli
#abvotes
#ableg
Today in Arbour Lake a resident told me that just last night they waited 2.5 hours for an ambulance for their father in law who had fallen and broken his leg and cracked ribs. The
@albertaNDP
will provide the healthcare services when and where they are needed.
.
@jasonluan88
and the UCP stopped measuring class sizes in 2019 while cutting per-child funding. They hid the impact of how they devalue education.
The
@albertaNDP
has promised to reinstate class size monitoring. You can't fix what you don't measure.
The
@albertandp
has been trying to tell this government for years that public-private partnerships for new school builds are penny-wise and pound foolish and don't deliver what kids need.
The UCP insist on learning everything the hard way.
#abed
#ableg
As an Albertan, I firmly support the NDP's clear stance to remain with the CPP. The UCP should be clear in their intentions allowing Albertans to make their choice.
From a column by
@RobBreakenridge
today in the Herald and Journal.
Let me make this really clear — an Alberta NDP Government will put a stop to the UCP's plans to pull out of CPP.
Albertan's pensions will be protected.
Full column here:
#ableg
The
@albertaNDP
is unified and motivated. This has been a powerful experience. There is a better future for Alberta. And we will build that future together.
Breaking news!
The UCP’s terrible triple bill is a flop in rural Alberta.
Their marquee trilogy of Bills 18, 20 & 21 has earned a universal thumbs down from critics across the province.
I took a moment to read the reviews.
#ableg
It is my privelege as the NDP MLA for Calgary Falconridge to endorse Naheed Nenshi,my constituent,my friend to be the next leader of the Alberta NDP
Naheed has a record of public service,a record of standing up for the most vulnerable and most importantly speaking truth to power
Thank you
@RachelNotley
for all that you have done. Your love for this province, your commitment to the work and your caring for all of our communities will be remembered for decades to come. Thanks to you, Albertans have a choice and they know their vote matters.
Today is election day. Every vote matters. Let's come together for a better future for Alberta.
🧡🧡🧡
#VoteNDP
#AbElection2023
#abvotes
Learn how and where to vote here:
Thank you from my donor who said they're unhappy that Danielle Smith wasted $80M of taxpayers' $ on generic drugs. They said they didn't have $80M but could chip in $80 for my campaign! Thank you! ♥️
From filling potholes to naming parks, the UCP’s Bill 20 shows Albertans that no issue is too small for big government intervention.
To Alberta’s municipal leaders: good luck getting the UCP Cabinet to do their jobs because they’ll be too busy doing yours!
I’m running with the
@albertaNDP
because I believe you deserve leaders you can trust to build a resilient and future-focused jobs economy that works for all Albertans.
Check out our strategy here:
#abetterfuture
#abpoli
#ableg
#NDP
Wait, so did the justice ministry pre-emptively explain to Danielle Smith that she couldn't grant amnesty as she claimed in estimates, or did she task them to come back with a later answer, as she says here?
She can't even get her story straight while getting her story straight.
Premier Danielle Smith asked how she justifies talking to the likes of Artur Pawlowski about his criminal case but no other Albertans get that.
Smith says it shouldn't be a surprise because she ran on talking about amnesty on COVID-related cases.
#yeg
#yyc
#ableg
Advance polls are open! I was joined by
@albertaNDP
volunteers as we cast our ballot at the Rocky Ridge YMCA this morning.
Find where to vote here
#abpoli
@RajanJSaw
says there is "a lot of support" in the post-secondary sector across the country for Bill 18.
Where is it then?
Not one post-secondary or student group has supported this bill, while
@GSACalgary
and
@UAlberta
have expressed opposition.
#TechTuesday
#ableg
#abpoli
Yesterday Danielle Smith released a video with policies that will harm youth, not protect them. To those in our queer and trans community who are feeling alone and afraid, know that we see you. We hear you. We the
@abndpcaucus
and so many others stand with you.
Today is the last day you can participate in advanced voting!
Albertans everywhere are voting for healthcare, relief to the cost-of-living crisis, healthy communities, better learning environments and protection of seniors. Will you? ➤
The amazing
@JanisIrwin
will be doorknocking with me and our awesome Calgary-Foothills Crew tomorrow (Wednesday the 3rd) at 1pm and we would love for people to join us and turn Foothills orange! Sign up here 👇
Another beautiful day in Calgary-Foothills hearing from voters their concerns about health care, education and pensions. The overriding theme was the desire for a government that cares about people.
@albertaNDP
#abpoli
#ableg
#yyc
It might have been a return to winter weather wise but there was spring in our step in Foothills. Thanks to
@davideggenab
for joining us talking to voters about concerns about health care, education and pensions.
Volunteer here:
#yyc
#abpoli
@albertaNDP
Amazing turnout for the NW Calgary
#yyc
Pension Town-Hall hosted by
@ndpjulia
@SPhillipsAB
& myself.
We heard directly from constituents worried about losing the stability of their retirement savings.
The raised hands are people who want to protect CPP.
#handsoffmycpp
#abpoli
The UCP want politicians to have final say even on decisions for public health.
We need to listen to evidence-based science and trust public health experts, not hand more power over to politicians.
#yyc
#healthcare
#abpoli
Albertans want a serious government with real, thoughtful solutions to their daily challenges. The
@albertandp
has been working hard to develop smart policies to accelerate Alberta's innovation and technology economy.
#ableg
In my career in economic development, I work with so many entrepreneurs creating home-grown innovations and jobs right here in Alberta; eliminating the small business tax will help our small businesses grow and re-invest here.
#abpoli
We won’t just cut the small business tax, we will eliminate it completely.
This move will support aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and save local Alberta small business owners up to $10,000 per year.
@jasonluan88
@RachelNotley
So 7 years after your corporate tax handout, we have *fewer* oil and gas jobs and CBE elementary kids in Nolan will still be being bussed the length of Red Deer to their designated school in Bowness? That's how your plan is supposed to work?
.
@Alberta_UCP
&
@ABDanielleSmith
Explain why you're letting down kids & parents.
“Despite having the richest economy in Canada, Alberta has the poorest public education system. There is no excuse. Alberta students deserve better,”
@albertateachers
#abpoli
This is incredible.
It's been absolutely amazing to see the enthusiasm that
@nenshi
& all candidates have brought to this
@albertaNDP
leadership race.
Our movement will only keep growing from here - visit to join us if you haven't already!
#abpoli
You don't need to be an economist to understand that dollars you *don't* collect in revenue definitely can't fund schools — or anything.
Unless Jason is proposing to raise personal taxes to make up for his corporate tax handout? 🤔
What about all the CBE kids, Jason?
I met with my first school today in Calgary-Foothills. Interestingly, this was also the first time the school had ever met with an MLA. Our plan is to meet with all 5 schools. We talked about class sizes, capacity and resourcing.
@albertaNDP
#ableg
Our public service has many pressing and higher priorities they should be focusing on instead of preparing lesson plans on the basics of our Canadian system of governance for our premier.
There are six amazing candidates seeking the leadership and the premiership of this province. I'm endorsing Naheed Nenshi. You can too by posting a video to To vote in the leadership visit Sign up to be an
@albertaNDP
member today.
Thanks to
@pancholi_rakhi
and our amazing doorknocking crew! We heard concerns about rising costs of insurance & utilities, lack of schools and the need for a resilient jobs economy.
@albertaNDP
will bring real representation to Calgary-Foothills!
#ableg
#abpoli
Please watch
Listen to the stories of real people affected by these policies
Understand that Danielle Smith is spreading misinformation that will do harm
Spread love
End hate
Protect Human Rights. Stand up for Trans people
Sign our petition:
#abpoli
Let’s talk about the facts.
Not conspiracies, not false myths spread on social media – facts.
Danielle Smith’s policy targeting trans and gender-diverse youth is an attack on a vulnerable group of youth and on thousands of Albertans. It is a massive overstep into private health
@SPhillipsAB
Smith’s proposals will not make ALL citizens better off. We are ALL better off when we deliver equivalent services to everyone regardless of their economic capacity to pay. We need a stable government that delivers services to its citizens.
"It also happens that the
@albertaNDP
candidate in my riding of Calgary-Elbow is a fantastic guy, highly qualified, named
@SamirKayande
, a successful engineer and energy consultant, Carnegie-Mellon MBA. A person of quality and character."
What an amazing day at the doors today with this amazing group. We met a family that decided to move their votes to the NDP because they want a government that takes a balanced approach. See my bio to join the movement and bring change to Calgary-Foothills.