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
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.
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
“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
School divisions across the province are seeing a staggering rise in student absences from respiratory illness & a wave of sick kids in hospitals. Yet, the Premier & the Minister of Education remain silent. Truly an astonishing lack of leadership.🤦
#abed
#abpoli
#ableg
I’m delighted to announce I’m seeking the NDP nomination in Edmonton-South West.
I’ve realized that reaching the legislature is my next step in the fight for new schools, a stronger curriculum, and a better future for your family.
#ableg
#yeg
#abpoli
🧡
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
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
“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
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
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.
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
I'm so grateful for all your support! But, we can't take anything for granted and need your vote.🗳️
Advance voting opens tomorrow; you can vote anywhere in Alberta from Tues - Sat, 9 am - 8 pm.
Find out where to vote here ⏬
#yegsw
#abelxn23
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
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
“….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
🗳️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,
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.
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
The Premier’s use of her Sovereignty Act only accomplishes one thing.
Hurting Albertan jobs.
It creates more uncertainty, more chaos & drives away investment. Period.
#ABleg
#ABpoli
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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?🧐
Look, changing the name of the Sovereignty Act won’t change the fact that this will be a disaster for our economy. Job creators & investors want certainty. Families want stability. An
@albertaNDP
government will bring both. Let’s end the
#ucp
chaos.
#ableg
#abpoli
#yeg
#yegsw
I am deeply disappointed that
#epsb
was once again left out of new school announcements when we continue to be one of the fastest growing school divisions in the province.
#yeg
#abpoli
“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
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
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?
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
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
🧵
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
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 👇
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.
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
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
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
“I also run into families who are, frankly, worried about how they’re going to pay their bills, and how they’re going to make sure that their children get supported in their classrooms.”
#ableg
#abpoli
#abed
#yeg
#yegsw
#abvotes
Arguing against the awful Sovereignty Act with my amazing colleagues.
I so look forward to working with them to bring legislation into this place that will help Albertans, not harm them.
Less than six months to go. Then, we can build a better future together.
#ableg
#yyc
#yeg
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.
Delaying the South Edmonton Hospital is unacceptable.
The
#UCP
have done nothing but delay this vital project. They’ve even extended the completion date indefinitely.
#ableg
#abpoli
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
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
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
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
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 👉
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 .
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?
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.
.
@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
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
Edmonton-South West is one of the fastest-growing communities in Alberta. Yet, there is not a single high school. Not a single one.
This government is woefully behind in building schools.
When will this gov’t prioritize Alberta’s children?
#yegsw
#yeg
#ableg
#abpoli
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
Trans Mountain Pipeline opens today!
35,000 construction jobs, the first pipeline to tidewater in a generation and a reminder that we can do big, seemingly impossible things when we come together.
Thank you, Rachel.
#ableg
#abpoli
#yeg
#yyc
#TMX
🗳️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
The UCP and Madu cut funding to Edmonton Police Service by over $5 million – causing reductions in officers and service – leading to skyrocketing violent crime rates – all during Madu’s tenure as Justice Minister.
#ableg
#abelxn23
#yeg
#yegsw
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
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
🚪🧡Had a fantastic day at the doors with the team!
You can come volunteering with me and help us turn
#yegsw
orange! Sign up at the link below.
🍊
#yeg
#ableg
#abpoli
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.
👉
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
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
Auto insurance ⬆️ 29%
Power ⬆️ 73%
Natural gas ⬆️ 71%
But the hot air blown by this UCP government remains free of charge.
Albertans need relief, not spin and stubbornness, from their government.
#ableg
#abpoli
🗳️🍊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
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
Wow! Look at this incredible team! Good representation begins with listening & caring. We can build
#abetterfuture
together in
#yegsw
, one conversation, one door at a time. You deserve to be heard. I will be an MLA that will focus on your priorities.
#abpoli
#ableg
The UCP has cut funding from public schools, and we are now short 2000 teachers across Alberta– leaving larger class sizes and less support for our students.
#abed
#ableg
#abelxn23
#yegsw
Another awesome evening of conversations on the doors in
#yegsw
. Thanks
@DShepYEG
& the Edmonton Centre team for joining
#teamnathan
tonight! 41 more days to
#ABetterFuture
Join our team here:
@KayceeMaduYEG
brushing aside the blatant undermining of the rule of law as just politics insults the intelligence of Albertans. I can’t say I’m surprised given his track record.
We cannot let the
#UCP
erode our democratic values & institutions. Albertans deserve better.
#ableg
Deputy Premier Kaycee Madu says there has been too much focus on Premier Smith's use of the words 'prosecutors' in videos.
Adds that if you understand how system works, you know Premier cannot speak with prosecutors.
Says actual conversations were limited to Justice Ministry.
What an awesome team! Thank you
#yegsw
for the great conversations & the positive reception at the doors today. My promise to you: An
@albertaNDP
govt will build new schools right here in
#yegsw
& a new south
#yeg
hospital. Together, We will build
#Abetterfuture
#abpoli
#ableg
🗳️Today and tomorrow are the last days for advance voting in
#yegsw
. It's quick, simple and hardly a line to wait in!
🍊Every vote matters!
Mark your ballot for
#ABetterFuture
and help us flip Edmonton-South West.
#yeg
#abvotes
#abelxn23
#ableg
🚀 It’s always a blast door-knocking with MLA
@JanisIrwin
. Couldn’t do it without the help of this great team!
There is such positive momentum at the doors.
#yegsw
is ready for change. An NDP government is ready to create
#abetterfuture
for all.
#yeg
#abpoli
#ableg
“More than half of Albertans oppose the idea of the province withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan to create a provincial plan, & support is waning among UCP supporters, suggests a new Leger poll.”
It’s long past time that Smith’s gov’t needs to start listening to Albertans &
It’s clear. We need a new approach to solve the shortage of family doctors & the healthcare crisis.
I am pleased to share that the
@albertaNDP
has a plan that will make family medicine much more accessible. 🧵:
#yeg
#yegsw
#ableg
#abpoli
#abhealth
Congrats to my friend
@pancholi_rakhi
for running an incredible campaign. I’m proud to have the opportunity to work alongside you in the legislature. Your passion and commitment to a better Alberta will continue to make an impact across the province.
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.
Thank you
@SPhillipsAB
! It has been a privilege and an honour to serve alongside you. I will always admire your tenacity, mettle, fortitude and commitment to fighting for what is right. Alberta politics and Albertans are better for it. Thank you for your dedicated service to this
Shannon Phillips is one of the smartest people in politics in Canada today. She’s always been a fighter for regular folks, always knowing which side she’s on. She was an important leader in our government and was critical in making sure country-leading progress on the environment
Nearly 24 hours after a
#ucp
candidate posts disparaging, untrue & frankly harmful & incendiary rhetoric about teachers & the
#lgbtq2s
+ community,
@ABDanielleSmith
has remained silent & has not condemned the statements. Does she also hold these views?
#abpoli
#ableg
Meanwhile…
Here’s the UCP Candidate for Lethbridge West claiming Alberta Teachers are exposing kindergarten students to pornography and providing gender reassignment without parents knowledge…
#abpoli
#ableg
#cdnpoli
More great conversations this afternoon in the
#yegsw
. Today, I met Rob & Wendy who are deeply concerned about healthcare for seniors. They will be voting for the
@albertaNDP
&
#teamrachel
to ensure a strong public healthcare system for this generation & next.
#ableg
#abpoli
Under the UCP, Alberta has among the slowest real wage growth and the highest unemployment rate in Canada outside of the maritime provinces.
#ableg
#yegsw
#abelxn23