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MLA for Edmonton-City Centre • Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services • Cyclist • Musician • Mild Comic Book Geek •

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UCP Spends So Much and Delivers So Little in Budget 2026 After seven years under the UCP, life is demonstrably harder for Albertans. This budget makes life even harder.

The UCP government has spent so much money to deliver so little for Albertans.

After seven years under the UCP, life is demonstrably harder for Albertans, and this budget does not help in any way.

Read my full statement here: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/uc...

26.02.2026 23:17 — 👍 115    🔁 44    💬 3    📌 2
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Danielle Smith is doubling Alberta's debt with nothing to show for it.

27.02.2026 00:04 — 👍 77    🔁 33    💬 6    📌 5
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Danielle Smith and the UCP have failed to invest in the things Albertans care about.

They've failed to invest in us.

We need a government that will.
Alberta's New Democrats are ready.

youtu.be/PVSCArWzkc0

26.02.2026 22:01 — 👍 75    🔁 17    💬 4    📌 0

We need a government that supports Albertans - all Albertans - not one that will gamble with their safety for its own gain.

An Alberta New Democrat government will. #abpoli

26.02.2026 22:48 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Racialized Albertans are facing increased levels of hatred & discrimination.

They should be able to trust that their elected leaders are working to make that better, not worse.

Sadly, with Danielle Smith and the UCP, it’s increasingly clear they can’t.

That’s unacceptable. #abpoli

26.02.2026 22:48 — 👍 31    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 0
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Hey Edmonton Teachers, take a break and grab a bite on us!

Looking forward to seeing you at the Citadel Theatre this Friday ▶️ www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/event...

26.02.2026 05:03 — 👍 48    🔁 16    💬 1    📌 0
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Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when 2 young men convinced classmates to wear pink to support a classmate who was being bullied.

It’s about community standing up against hatred.

And at a time when we see the rise of voices of hatred, targeting vulnerable minorities, we must stand together. #abpoli

25.02.2026 23:18 — 👍 19    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 0
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We lift each other up, we don't punch down.

That's who we are as Albertans.

25.02.2026 20:43 — 👍 131    🔁 42    💬 4    📌 3
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It's been over one month since the UCP government promised to hire triage doctors, who were supposed to be in place on February 1st, but nothing has been done. They've been more focused on hiring fancy consultants and coming up with new buzz words, while dismantling public health care. #abhealth

25.02.2026 16:55 — 👍 43    🔁 21    💬 3    📌 2
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There’s a lot of questions about the UCP’s new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service.

Over 2 years of planning & multiple pieces of legislation, Minister Ellis hasn’t talked to anyone - not municipalities or Sheriffs or Albertans.

I took a moment to lay out some of their questions & concerns. #abpoli

25.02.2026 14:57 — 👍 37    🔁 15    💬 1    📌 1

“Amery may have suggested that Alberta’s system doesn’t produce judges with the same political ties as the federal system. But the numbers don’t bear that out,

Among judges & justices of the peace appointed since Smith became premier…25.5% had given to the UCP…Tories [or] Wildrose.” #abpoli

24.02.2026 14:54 — 👍 33    🔁 24    💬 2    📌 1
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"She’s courting separatists & anti-vaxxers to win the leadership race & won’t take a damn position."— Dr. Raj Sherman calls Danielle Smith “incompetent” on healthcare as she announces new funding.

He warns blaming immigrants for the crisis is "race baiting".

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24.02.2026 00:20 — 👍 68    🔁 24    💬 1    📌 2
Speaking at Candlelight Stories - A Black History Month Celebrations in Spruce Grove
YouTube video by David Shepherd Speaking at Candlelight Stories - A Black History Month Celebrations in Spruce Grove

Recently I shared stories of the Black Albertans who laid the foundation we build on today.

At a time when we’re again seeing a rise of voices of hatred & discrimination, there’s a lot we can learn from how we fought them before.

We can do it again, together.

youtu.be/_-e2nbaoXwU?... #abpoli

24.02.2026 00:40 — 👍 23    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Alberta immigration trends and Danielle Smith's rhetoric: a visual timeline.

23.02.2026 17:55 — 👍 274    🔁 164    💬 20    📌 12
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Had a great time on Friday talking about Black history in Alberta with students at Leduc Composite High School.

They had lots of great questions about the stories and my work as an MLA.

Thanks to Ms. Walker for the invitation! #abpoli

23.02.2026 15:32 — 👍 14    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Another amazing celebration of Black History Month at the Legislature yesterday!

Thank you to Levar Saul for speaking and members of the Ubuntu choir from Burman U & Titilioe Sonuga for performing.

And a shout out to my colleague Sharif Haji for his powerful speech! #ableg

20.02.2026 21:13 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
February 20, 2026
YouTube video by Alberta's New Democrat Caucus February 20, 2026

Enough is enough, Premier.

Albertans see right through these distractions.

Cut the bullshit. Call the election.

youtube.com/shorts/RnRaw...

20.02.2026 17:54 — 👍 203    🔁 87    💬 16    📌 10

Albertans did not give Danielle Smith and the UCP a mandate on 9 new referendum questions.

Or on separatism, or pulling out of the CPP, or breaching charter rights, or coal mining in the Eastern slopes, or bringing in two-tier health care.

Cut the bullshit. Call the election.

20.02.2026 16:51 — 👍 178    🔁 64    💬 2    📌 2
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Responding to the Premier's Address YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

WATCH LIVE as Rakhi Pancholi, Deputy Leader of Alberta's New Democrats, responds to the Premier's address, calling on Smith to end these desperate distractions and call the election.

youtube.com/live/FY6y5v-...

20.02.2026 16:13 — 👍 136    🔁 60    💬 4    📌 8
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Danielle Smith promises Alberta referendum over immigration, Constitution changes | Globalnews.ca Premier Danielle Smith said the immigration changes her UCP government has determined Alberta needs to push for are a significant departure from the status quo.

Danielle Smith believes she’s giving us a masterclass in distraction, but this reeks of desperation and Albertans will see right through it.

globalnews.ca/news/1167526...

20.02.2026 04:44 — 👍 308    🔁 90    💬 47    📌 16
Before Danielle Smith speaks...
YouTube video by Alberta NDP Before Danielle Smith speaks...

After six years in power, a fourth budget, and a third multi-billion-dollar deficit, Danielle Smith will blame everyone but herself.

Albertans deserve a Premier who takes responsibility, not one who tells us to make hard choices while refusing to own up to her own mistakes.

youtu.be/iuA1pxu72ZQ

19.02.2026 21:09 — 👍 127    🔁 63    💬 4    📌 6

Wishing Ramadan Kareem to all Muslim Albertans during this sacred month.

18.02.2026 02:44 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It’s a key part of their work to fight crime & keep Albertans safe.

Thanks to Inspector Breitkreuz & his team for all their work! #abpoli

17.02.2026 15:37 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Thanks to Inspector Ryan Breitkreuz for inviting me for a tour of Alberta RCMP’s Real-Time Operations Centre!

The RTOC is an amazing space, packed with tools that allow the RCMP to track suspects, support their officers & collaborate with partners across the province. #abpoli

17.02.2026 15:37 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

A strong majority of Albertans have repeatedly said they want to keep the RCMP. But Danielle Smith & the UCP are hell bent on spending hundreds of millions to create their own provincial police force anyways.

Albertans deserve better. #abpoli

13.02.2026 19:30 — 👍 30    🔁 10    💬 2    📌 0
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Ottawa commits to keeping Mounties on front lines, says fixing federal policing is priority | CBC News After months of uncertainty hanging over the RCMP, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the government is committed to keeping Mounties in the business of day-to-day policing across the cou...

Public Safety Min. Mike Ellis keeps claiming he has to create a provincial police force because we didn’t know if RCMP would continue community policing.

Well, Canada’s Public Safety Minister’s confirmed what RCMP’s said all along - they aren’t going anywhere.

www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #abpoli

13.02.2026 19:30 — 👍 24    🔁 10    💬 1    📌 0
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Join us next Thursday, Feb. 19 for the Speaker’s Celebration of Black History Month featuring:

🎶 Nehoreka Marimba Power
🎤 Titilope Sonuga
🎤 Levar Saul

Ceremony starts at noon at the Legislature.

Or stream live at:

youtube.com/@albertalegi... #abpoli

13.02.2026 04:24 — 👍 9    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 1
Alberta—Always on Team Canada
YouTube video by Alberta NDP Alberta—Always on Team Canada

Greatness isn’t built by breaking apart — it’s built by working together.

We know better than to walk away.
Our place will always be on Team Canada. 🇨🇦

youtu.be/Kr4V2A8-7Zg

13.02.2026 01:00 — 👍 85    🔁 34    💬 1    📌 3
Black entrepreneurship. Black creativity. Black leadership.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi Black entrepreneurship. Black creativity. Black leadership.

The story of Alberta cannot be told without the contributions of Black Albertans, past and present.

This month, and every month, we celebrate Black excellence and the future it continues to build.

Happy Black History Month, Alberta!

youtube.com/shorts/7TlQ4...

12.02.2026 18:32 — 👍 107    🔁 25    💬 1    📌 1
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Hey, Calgary Teachers!

Alberta's New Democrats are looking forward to seeing you this Thursday!

Don't forget - Lunch is on us! ⬇️

www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/event...

09.02.2026 21:48 — 👍 62    🔁 24    💬 0    📌 0