David Shepherd
MLA for Edmonton-City Centre • Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services • Cyclist • Musician • Mild Comic Book Geek •
- It’s National Police Week. And as Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services, I took a moment to recognize our friends, family & neighbours who work to help keep our communities safe. Thank you to them. #ableg #NationalPoliceWeek
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- An important update to my last video on Bill 54. Turns out it’s even more toxic & anti-democratic than we thought. So bad, the Chief Electoral Officer himself is speaking out, saying it will make it next to impossible to enforce our election laws. Take a watch to learn more. Part 1/2 #abpoli
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- Reposted by David ShepherdApril’s Labour Force Survey shows Alberta has the highest youth unemployment rate in the country. Under Danielle Smith, young people are struggling to find careers where they can thrive. Instead of trying to separate our country, the UCP should be fighting for good jobs for everyone.
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- Join me & the City-Centre crew on Sunday, May 25 at Campio Brewing Co. for some great pizza, excellent beer & even better conversation. Get your tickets here: www.albertandp.ca/pizza-beer-a... #abpoli #ableg
- Reposted by David Shepherd#SeparatistSmith and the UCP’s coordinated attacks on Indigenous rights and sovereignty are deliberate, dangerous, and unacceptable. Albertans deserve to know...who is the UCP really working for? #abpoli #ableg
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- Reposted by David ShepherdWATCH LIVE — Alberta’s New Democrats stand with Friends of Medicare, CUPE, AUPE, HSAA, and UNA to warn Albertans about Bill 55 and the UCP agenda to destroy public health care: youtube.com/live/guVzsGM...
- Reposted by David ShepherdThe day after committing to consult and respect Indigenous communities, the UCP has introduced legislation that disregards and undermines Treaty Rights. This government's actions are dishonest and disrespectful. We deserve better. #abpoli #ableg youtube.com/shorts/vOuUa... @jodiabndp.bsky.social
- Very sorry to hear of this attack in Bonnyville. Glad to hear suspect’s in custody. It’s troubling to hear that RCMP members are facing growing levels of violence and threats. These officers are members of the communities they serve and protect. They deserve thanks and respect. #abpoli
- Reposted by David ShepherdSo far this week, 5 major US news outlets have contacted me for interviews on Alberta separatism. In an already volatile climate, the attention is not good for investment in this province.
- @jaredwesley.ca says the UCP’s Bill 54 is “the most comprehensive set of anti-democratic reforms in Alberta history.” I took a moment to break down just how bad this bill is and how it’s designed to bring some of the worst of American elections to Alberta. youtu.be/makw7SnB83s?... #abpoli
- Reposted by David ShepherdThere can be no reconciliation without truth. We know that Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people face extraordinary violence, and we must do everything in our power to address that. On Red Dress Day, Alberta's New Democrats honour that commitment and continue the work.
- “I will be damned if I if we ever, ever let Danielle Smith tear the country down.” “Alberta’s New Democrats will always, always, always stand with the millions and millions of Canadians who believe in a stronger, more unified country,” - @naheednenshi.bsky.social #abpoli
- Look at all those smiling faces! Proud to have such a strong and diverse turnout from Edmonton City-Centre at the @albertaNDP convention. Though in fairness, we did have the shortest commute…😉 But it’s clear - ECC believes that better is possible and we’re here to help make it happen. #abpoli
- Best part of convention? Reconnecting with old friends. Like Estefan Cortes-Vargas, fellow member of the ABNDP Class of ‘15 and former MLA for Strathcona-Sherwood Park. These days, Estefan calls Saskatoon home where he just completed his degree in law. Congrats to him! #abpoli
- Reposted by David ShepherdAn overwhelming majority of Alberta’s New Democrats have spoken: Naheed Nenshi has received an outstanding 89.5% approval vote, reaffirming his strong leadership and clear vision for Alberta's future! #BetterStartsNOW and we are ready!
- What an amazing first day of the @albertandp.ca convention! Excited to spend the weekend with New Democrats from across the province. Better starts now! #betterispossible #ableg
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- Welcome to my weekend! #betterstartsnow
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- Reposted by David ShepherdDanielle Smith is a separatist. She wants Alberta to leave Canada. She won’t stand up for our country because she doesn’t believe in what it means to be Canadian. /🧵⬇️ Stand up to her separatist agenda: separatistsmith.ca
- A sure sign you’ve got a bad plan is when you can’t defend it based on the facts. And all the UCP have to justify forcing through a provincial police force are rumours & accusations. No consultations. No details or costs. It’s about as credible as their push for an Alberta Pension Plan. #ableg
- Reposted by David ShepherdCongratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory, and to all the newly elected MPs across Canada. It’s now time to set aside the divisive battles and come together to serve Canada in a time when the nation is under existential threat. /1
- Congratulations to Eleanor Olszewski (@eleanor4centre.bsky.social) on her election as the new MP for Edmonton Centre! I look forward to working with you to get good things done for the people we serve. #abpoli
- In his push for a provincial police force, Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis is playing fast & loose with the facts. He claims he can deliver better service than the RCMP at lower cost. But instead of proof, all he has to offer is anger & fear mongering. I asked him why. #abpoli
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- It’s election day! Your voice and your vote matter as we choose the representatives who will chart our course as a country. 🇨🇦 Click below to find out where you can vote in Edmonton-Centre: www.elections.ca/Scripts/vis/... Polls are open until 7:30 tonight. #ableg
- Reposted by David ShepherdMy heart goes out to all Canadians, but particularly those in the Filipino Canadian community in light of the senseless and devastating event in Vancouver last night at the Lapu-Lapu Day festivities. What should have been a euphoric celebration ended in unthinkable darkness.
- Bill 210 makes sense. The cost of living keeps going up. Workers deserve to keep what they earn. Will the UCP agree? #abpoli
- Thanks to TJ from the Pivot Society for inviting me to join him at the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre to check out their Gloves Not Guns program. GNG brings adults who’ve been in gangs & prison to meet with young offenders to share their stories & offer training, support & mentorship. #abpoli
- A solid piece from Breckyn Lagoutte on the UCP's push for a provincial police force: "...major changes require more than slogans & speed. They need real consultation, clear budgeting, & buy-in from the people doing the work. The province seems more focused on headlines than handcuffs." #abpoli
- Central City Market is a wonderful market & cafe in the heart of Central McDougall. Was a pleasure to meet Othman & hear about his work building the business. Stop by to get your groceries or a bite to eat, including tasty pita pies & some excellent sweet treats!
- If Minister Ellis and the UCP had actual support or a valid argument for creating a provincial police force, he wouldn’t need to lie. They don’t. So we have a Minister of Public Safety undermining the safety of RCMP officers and the Albertans they serve. Unconscionable. #abpoli
- Reposted by David ShepherdToday on Yom HaShoah, we remember the six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust, and the countless others who suffered under Nazi persecution. It’s a day to honour their memory, reflect on the horrors endured, and recognize the strength of survivors whose stories cannot be forgotten.
- Gotta love when buying Canadian and buying local also means you get to support and celebrate a friend. Congratulations, Lisa Martin, and thanks to @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social for making it easy to supportt Edmonton authors! #yegbooks
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- Every child deserves to have everything they need to get a good education. Thanks to Telus and their #kitsforkids program for the chance to help families at the Newcomers Centre support their kids to succeed in school! #abpoli
- Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Easter!
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- It’s like an episode of the Sopranos. On CorruptCare, the UCP have gone to the mattresses. They’re doing everything they can to keep the truth in the family hoping they can send the scandal to sleep with the fishes. But the truth has a way of getting out… #abpoli
- Reposted by David ShepherdPeter Guthrie stood up for Albertans. He asked for a public inquiry. Danielle Smith fired him. LaGrange? Still in cabinet. This isn’t leadership. It’s controlling the cover-up. Demand accountability at CorruptCare.ca/lagrange #FireLaGrange #CorruptCare
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- 🚩 $10,500 per surgery to private clinics. 🚩 Firing whistleblowers. 🚩 Gag orders on staff in the Auditor General’s investigation. Adriana LaGrange didn’t just allow it — she was in charge. 📣 Tell Danielle Smith: It’s time to fire LaGrange: corruptcare.ca/lagrange #abpoli
- “Rather than being an isolated incident, the CorruptCare scandal represents the result of the contracting & hollowing out of public health care in Alberta. …repeated instances of introducing the profit motive to public health-care services show that privatization tends to increase costs.” #abpoli
- Reposted by David ShepherdThere’s a measles outbreak. Kids are getting sick—and it’s completely preventable. But the UCP is silencing health experts and letting ideology guide public health. They won’t say it, so we will: Get your kids vaccinated. It could save their lives. #abhealth youtube.com/shorts/OSAen...
- As a former police officer, you’d think Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis should know what you risk if you manufacture evidence. But in his drive to create a provincial police force, he’s playing so fast & loose with the facts, the National Police Federation had to call him out. #abpoli
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- Bill 49 should have been dead on arrival. Albertans don’t want a provincial police force. Rural leaders don’t want a provincial police force. Even Sheriffs themselves have serious questions. But the UCP refuses to talk to any of them. They’re just forcing it through. #ableg
- Reposted by David ShepherdIt’s official: we’ve entered the cover-up phase of the #CorruptCare scandal. Despite promises to cooperate with investigations, the UCP is now directing officials to funnel inquiries through government lawyers. Why get lawyers involved If there’s nothing to hide? youtube.com/shorts/KU45U...
- Reposted by David ShepherdDanielle Smith called Trump’s tariffs “a big win.” Tell that to the 15,000 Albertans who just lost their jobs. Alberta now has the fastest-rising unemployment rate in the country—and the UCP still won’t lift a finger. Hard-working Albertans deserve better.
- Confused about just who’s looking into what regarding allegations of corruption in the UCP government and the CorruptCare scandal? Here’s my explanation of all the current investigations and why we need public inquiry to get to the truth. youtu.be/772R2-LtOPg?... #abpoli
- Truth.👇🏽 “The government’s message is clear: if you advocate or resist, you will be fired, and they will use every tool at their disposal to grind you down. The only way to achieve full transparency is through a judicial public inquiry.” calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg
- Reposted by David ShepherdTonight, as the sun sets, Jewish communities around the world will come together to celebrate the first night of Passover. The Seder table is not just a celebration of faith, culture, and food. It’s a reminder of the power of human resilience. Chag Pesach Sameach! Happy Passover!
- Health Minister LaGrange’s office insisted it’s standard practice to tell GoA employees approached by the Auditor-General to talk to a government lawyer first. Turns out that was a lie. What is the UCP working so hard to hide? We need a public inquiry. CorruptCare.ca #ableg
UPDATED: "Call our lawyer." That's what the UCP orders officials to tell the Auditor General, when he wants to question them about the contract scandal. Doug Wyle is not pleased. Column. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-g... #ableg #abgov #abpoli #cdpoli #yyc #yeg #albertahealth
- Minister Ellis also claims he’s creating a provincial police force to provide rural leaders with options. But they oppose it. They’ve repeatedly voted against it. They’ve asked for consultations & more details & he’s refused. Instead he’s just plowing ahead. Why won’t he listen? #abpoli
- Imagine planning to move 1/2 your workforce to a new company with new responsibilities but never actually talking to them about it. Crazy, right? But it’s exactly what Minister Ellis has done with Alberta Sheriffs & his plans to create a provincial police force. I asked him about it. #abpoli
- Imagine planning to move 1/2 your workforce to a new company with new responsibilities but never actually talking to them about it. Crazy, right? But it’s exactly what Minister Ellis has done with Alberta Sheriffs & his plans to create a provincial police force. I asked him about it. #abpoli
- Reposted by David ShepherdThe UCP is opening the door back up to coal mining on the Eastern Slopes, while ignoring the concerns of farmers, ranchers and residents. These Albertans want to protect Alberta's number one resource: clean water. Add your name to the petition: albertasfuture.ca/take-action/pr…
- Reposted by David ShepherdIf it smells like a coverup, walks, and talks like a coverup, it's probably the UCP government issuing a gag order to keep the lid on the #CorruptCare scandal. 📺▶️ Watch as Deputy Leader @pancholirakhi.bsky.social brings the heat in QP:
- Reposted by David ShepherdA leaked email from Senior ADM Leann Wagner reveals that the UCP instructed employees to direct any inquiries from the Auditor General to a lawyer, aiming to control responses. This is a gag order on public servants and yet another step in the UCP coverup of #CorruptCare.
- Stopped by to check out the VIP sneak peek at the new Evo queer beer hall & eatery. The space looks great and I’m excited to see them bring some new energy to the neighborhood! Check them out this weekend at 11508 Jasper Ave. #ableg
- Reposted by David Shepherd📢 PROTECT OUR MOUNTAINS! 🏔 ❌ Say no to coal mining in the Eastern Slopes. That’s the message that ranchers, farmers, water councils, and everyday Albertans want the UCP to understand. Alberta’s New Democrats are listening. and we stand with you. #ProtectOurMountains #BetterisPossible
- And Minister Ellis shouldn't be surprised that rural leaders are pushing back. They announced their opposition to his plans 2 years ago: rmalberta.com/news/the-rma... And called for consultation and full costing last November: rmalberta.com/resolutions/... Ellis hasn't done either. #ableg
- Albertans - urban & rural - have been clear - they don’t want a provincial police force. But the Premier does, so the UCP are to use millions in public money to force one through. I asked Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis why. #ableg
- Over the weekend, we got a preview of the deep damage President Trump's tariffs will do. Today, we're calling for an emergency on the impact they'll have on Alberta and what our government needs to do to properly protect our province. Tune in at 3PM here: t.co/dUXuEmuayC #ableg #abpoli
