David Shepherd
@dshepyeg
MLA for Edmonton-City Centre • Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services • Cyclist • Musician • Mild Comic Book Geek
Her family started Mary Burlie Day to celebrate her legacy even as they continue to build on it with the TMBBAS. Thank you to the Burlie family for all they do to build a better community for all of us! #abpoli
Today we celebrated Mary Burlie Day. Mary was a social worker, a much-loved figure in the Boyle-McCauley neighborhood, known for her compassion & humanity in helping people pushed to the margins of society. 1/2 #abpoli
Shout out to South Sudanese Youth of Edmonton for hosting a great BBQ on Thursday celebrating South Sudan’s independence! Wonderful to see young leaders stepping up to build community. #abpoli
Danielle Smith & the UCP have decided that every Albertan has to put their citizenship status on their driver’s license or provincial ID. Well, here’s how that’s going for a senior in my constituency. #abpoli
One last post for Canada Day. One of my favourite things I get to do as an MLA is welcoming new Canadians at their citizenship ceremony. And it’s even more special when I get to do it on Canada Day. Here’s the speech I gave at the two ceremonies I attended yesterday. #ableg #happycanadaday
Out in the community and ran into these patriotic seniors waving to traffic to show their love for Canada. I encourage everyone to get out today to celebrate and show your pride in being Albertan and Canadian! 🇨🇦 #ableg #happycanadaday
Danielle Smith likes to claim she fights for the little guy. But it isn’t true. On issue after issue - from noise bylaws at Stampede to healthcare to AISH - she’s looking out for the big guys, not everyday Albertans. And Albertans deserve better. #abpoli
The cost of everything is going up. And Danielle Smith & the UCP have no plan to help you pay less. We do - our Alberta Affordability Agenda. A real plan to help you keep more money in your pocket. Check it out at albertandp.ca/savemoney. #abpoli
Danielle Smith in a nutshell. Separatists get a $100 million(+) referendum. Women’s shelters get cuts. Because when it comes to what the Premier wants and what Albertans need, her interests always come first. Albertans deserve a government that’s in this for them. We’re ready. #abpoli
It seems whether it’s what you’re paying for gas or groceries or what we’ll all be paying for their referendum this fall, the UCP have no idea - or concern for - what things actually cost. Or any plan to help bring those costs down. Well, we do. Check it out at albertaNDP.ca/savemoney. #ableg
Today we released our vision for our economy. A plan that works for ALL Albertans. An Alberta NDP government will focus on jobs-driven growth, stability for investors, responsible spending & ensuring everyone can share in our success. Learn more here: www.AlbertaNDP.ca/news/economy #abpoli
Under the UCP, the cost of electricity has soared. We have a plan to cut your bill by 10% & help keep prices down. Read more in our Alberta Affordability Agenda: albertandp.ca/savemoney #abpoli
My remarks at 5 Artists 1 Love’s 20th anniversary show last night. The video is blurry, but my message is clear: My Alberta includes everybody & our province & our country are worth fighting for. #abpoli
Food isn’t optional and prices keep going up. We have a plan to help bring grocery prices down. Check it out here: albertandp.ca/savemoney
An excellent piece from Keith Gerein laying out a sharp analysis of the separatist movement & his frustration with Danielle Smith’s decision to ignore what the vast majority of Albertans want to cater to a minority she’s dependent on is hold power. #abpoli
Seniors, families, students - so many Albertans are struggling to pay the bills. You deserve a gov’t that helps make your life more affordable. We’ve got a plan to save you money on electricity, groceries, gas & more. Check out our Alberta Affordability Agenda. albertandp.ca/savemoney #abpoli
An update on the UCP’s ongoing efforts to rig the map for our next election. It’s clear - they don’t believe they can win d are add in a fair election, so they’re trying to cheat to win. Albertans deserve a government that respects our democracy, not one that tears it down. #abpoli
Had a wonderful Seniors Week visiting seniors across City Centre to talk & hear their concerns. Top of mind for them? Cost of living, access to healthcare, community safety & their opposition to separation. Thanks to all who joined us to share some ice cream & their thoughts! #ableg
On Tuesday, June 16, David Eggen & I are celebrating our nomination to represent the Alberta NDP in the next provincial election. Join us for a free BBQ, live music and more! RSVP here: www.albertandp.ca/events/edmon... #abpoli
Yesterday I joined people from across communities to remember the 349 Edmontonians who died living w/o housing last year. It’s preventable tragedy. We know what’s needed to save lives & help people find stability. Governments just need to act with the urgency the crisis demands. #abpoli
From appointing judges to controlling immigration to separating from Canada, Danielle Smith claims her referendum is about representing Albertans’ voices & values. The truth? It’s not about Alberta values, it’s about UCP control. #abpoli
It’s official. Danielle Smith has decided to make us fight for the future of our province and our country. It’s not a fight we were asking for, but it’s one we’re damn well going to win. Join us - foralbertaforcanada.ca. #abpoli
Amazing crowd this morning supporting For Alberta For Canada! We are here to defeat Danielle Smith’s referendum on separation. Join us: foralbertaforcanada.ca #abpoli
This morning’s news. We know whose referendum this is, who’s forcing us into months of chaos & uncertainty. Who’s gambling with our future for her own political gain. This is Danielle Smith’s referendum to lose. We have to make sure she does. ForAlbertaForCanada.ca #abpoli
But Danielle Smith hates anything she can’t control, anything that limits her power, so she attacks the courts. It’s dangerous & destructive. But it’s the UCP. 2/3 #abpoli
Our courts aren’t anti-democratic, but Danielle Smith and the UCP are. Democracy is more than just voting - it’s a system of checks and balances that exist both to empower governments & protect citizens when governments overstep. 1/3 #abpoli