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Last week, Alberta recorded the highest flu cases in a single week since 2009-10. 35% of flu tests are coming back positive. Nationally, that figure is 27%. That is placing a burden on our hospitals, schools & families. We all need to do our part; get vaccinated, & stay home when sick.

Wishing albertans celebrating Christmas holidays a season that is filled with the warmth of family & friends. May the comfort of tradition, the company of your loved ones and the quiet magic of the season's light fill your holiday season. Wishing you a wonderful holidays.

Cases of flu & other respiratory illnesses are rising sharply in our communities. Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed. Children & the elderly are most vulnerable. You can help by: ✅ Getting vaccinated. ✅ Staying home if sick Let’s protect each other & our healthcare system.

Premier keeps blaming immigrants. But what’s actually getting better? Not your bills. Not ER wait times. Not your kids’ class sizes. Our deficit is up & our services are down. We need investments in healthcare, education& affordability—not a blame game.

Frostbite amputations in Edmonton have skyrocketed over 500% since the UCP took office. Over half were performed on people experiencing homelessness. We need a provincial government that works with municipalities to invest in social & supportive housing.

This spring, the UCP passed Bill 55, allowing our hospitals to be run by private, for-profit companies. This fall, they passed Bill 11, enabling doctors to move their practices into the private sector. Without meaningful public consultation, our public healthcare system is being privatized.

The Auditor General just exposed a major discrepancy in government-reported health care wait times. Internal numbers don’t match what we’ve been told. This isn’t just a data error. It is a breach of public trust. This UCP government cannot be trusted. edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta...

Alberta's own independent watchdogs are sounding the alarm. 👉The Privacy Commissioner says Bill 11 is a problem. 👉The Chief Electoral Officer says Bill 14 is a problem. 👉The Auditor is investigating corruptions. Instead of listening, the government calls them "gatekeepers."

Measles cases in Alberta hit a high of nearly 2,500 cases, the highest in Canada. We have learned that the minister was urged to update reporting standards months ago. That advice was ignored. I asked the Minister why. . . . #Alberta #MeaslesOutbreak #PublicHealth #VaccinationAwareness #ableg

The UCP government have been in power for SIX years. Now, ask yourself: ⬇️ Is your healthcare better? ⬇️ Is your cost of living lower? ⬇️ Is your rent or mortgage more affordable? ⬇️ Is our education system stronger? What, honestly, is better now than it was six years ago?

Alberta's Privacy Commissioner is sounding the alarm: Bill 11 puts your personal health data at risk. Putting your health number on your driver’s license is a huge, unnecessary danger. No one asked for this. Our health info deserves the highest protection. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

Today is #WorldAIDSDay. We remember those lost, support those living with HIV, and recommit to ending this pandemic. Progress happens when communities lead. Access to testing, treatment & prevention must be universal. ❤️ #LetCommunitiesLead #EndHIV

Bill 11 is a terrible shift. It would reorder hospital waitlists, so your wallet matters more than your medical need. Your ability to pay, not the urgency of your condition to see a doctor.

Albertans are in crisis with over 1 million without a family doctor, and rural communities are feeling it the most. This government’s two-tier plan will not fix the shortage at all. It will only pull doctors from public care and leave even more people without access.

Surgery and Lab privatization crashed and burned! Instead of learning from that failure, the UCP is moving Alberta towards an American style two-tier system with no proof it will fix wait times, improve access, or help our overcrowded hospitals.

This government’s legislative agenda? we are seeing bills that dismantle: ❌ Public Healthcare ❌ Public Education ❌ Minority Rights Where are the bills that address: ✅ Cost of Living ✅ Unemployment ✅ Housing & Homelessness Our priorities are backwards.Better is possible.

The Auditor General’s report confirms what Albertans feared: The UCP’s DynaLife privatization scheme was a costly failure! $125 million wasted, wait times up, repeated errors at the cost of Albertans, and yet they still push a two-tiered health care system? Absolutely shameful.

The UCP’s push for a two-tier, American-style system is a terrible idea. It threatens access, won’t cut wait times, and widens inequity. Instead of strengthening public health care, this plan prioritizes who can pay. Read full article here: tinyurl.com/4ehyzh9y

Leaked documents show the UCP pushing Alberta towards a two-tiered, privatized system. I challenged the Minister today and got denial instead of answers. With 1M Albertans without a family doctor, we need public health care strengthened now, not undermined!

The UCP’s plan to tackle wait times by introducing private pay in our health-care system is a step backward. ✅ It worsens access ✅ It widens inequity ✅ It jeopardizes quality & health outcomes This has been tried before, & makes wait-times worse.

Vaccine preventable diseases are back such as Measles. This is a critical moment for Alberta's public health leadership. I have written to Minister LaGrange outlining the necessary public health steps needed. Read my full letter to the Minister.

Alberta declares a tuberculosis outbreak in Edmonton. This combined with such an increase of homelessness is terrible. This comes just days after Canada lost its measles elimination status—with Alberta having highest case concentrations. PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP NOW! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

It’s clear: Albertans have had enough with this failing government. You deserve better, and the Alberta New Democrats are ready to deliver! 🧡 Join us: albertandp.ca/ready

We can LEAD regaining Canada’s reputable outbreak control. Fighting Measles is a two-front battle: 1. 🦠 The virus itself. 2. ❌ The rampant misinformation about the vaccine. Our under-resourced health workers can't do it alone. We need the political will of the government.

Today, we honour the soldiers whose bravery, sacrifice, and service secured the freedoms we hold dear. We remember their courage, reflect on their sacrifice, and recommit to protecting the peace they fought to preserve. Lest we forget

I spoke with the Edmonton Journal about Canada losing its measles elimination status — the only G7 country to do so. 40% of outbreaks are in Alberta, where the UCP blocked its top doctor from urging vaccines. Politics should never come before public health.

“Measles is a disease of the human race. There is no animal reservoir, no insect vector, and only one antigenic strain. Measles is not only preventable—it can be eliminated, given the necessary resources and drive.” Dr. John Enders, also known as the “Father of Modern Vaccines”

Families, seniors, and patients deserve better. Alberta is facing outbreaks and waitlists while the government fails to provide clear leadership. Decisions must be based on science and expert advice, not politics.

Albertans used to get COVID-19 vaccines easily and for free at pharmacies. Now access is limited, confusing, and costly. Some must travel hours to get a dose. Vaccines are basic preventative care. They shouldn’t be this hard, and this government has no plan to fix it.

Smith is silencing the investigators. Fired the AHS CEO & the entire board for looking into corruption. Now firing the Auditor General for exposing corruption. When you fire the watchdogs, it's not about efficiency—it's about avoiding accountability.

My sincere thanks to all who joined the Leader of the Official Opposition Naheed Nenshi and me at the Edmonton-Decore New Democrats AGM. The incredible energy, support, and camaraderie on display were truly inspiring. It's a powerful reminder that better is possible.

I pressed the Minister on the chaos this government has created in Alberta’s vaccination program. Albertans are confused, frustrated, and being told to pay for vaccines that should be free! This is a failure to protect public health.

Excited to see our newly sworn-in Edmonton City Council today! Congratulations and best of luck.

There is no better time to talk politics than now in Alberta. You are invited to join us at the Edmonton-Decore New Democrats Annual General Meeting. Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: 12904-74 Street, NW Register here: act.albertandp.ca/donate/join?...

To the educators of this province. Thank you for standing up for the most vital part of our future, our children. Remember that you are on the right side of history. Carry that truth with you. Let it ease any doubt or hardship you feel. You have our deepest gratitude for all you have done.

A shameful first for Alberta. The UCP is using the Notwithstanding Clause to force teachers back to work and impose a contract 90% rejected. This is an attack on workers' rights and a distraction from their failure to fund our classrooms. We condemn this abuse of power.

When a teacher's lunch hour is not their own, it underscores a system that stretched them to limit. This level of pressure is unsustainable & doesn’t lead to better education outcomes. That is why I stand with teachers for better support. The premier should start listening!

Albertans are voicing deep frustrations about the current vaccination booking for COVID19 & influenza. The process is broken, inequitable, & inaccessible, creating unnecessary barriers. The UCP government policies are failing Albertans in accessing essential public health.

This morning at 6am, a fire broke out at Amity House in Dickensfield. Thankfully, no one was hurt. They’re currently looking for a temporary space in the neighbourhood. For updates, visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/dickinsfieldah). #EdmontonDecore #YEGCommunity #AmityHouse #SupportLocal

I’m honoured to serve as the new Shadow Minister for Primary & Preventative Health Services. I will continue standing up for Albertans and fighting to protect and strengthen public health care so it is accessible for every family when they need it most. Albertans deserve better.

Our healthcare system is being deliberately dismantled. ✖️ Fragmenting services. ✖️ Diverting public funds to for-profit corps. ✖️ Ignoring and alienating our health experts. Market-driven care creates inequity and costs more to the public. We must reverse this UCP dangerous course.

Alberta has world-class vaccine infrastructure & highly trained health professionals to deliver. Charging seniors for a COVID19 vaccine? That’s a barrier to access & a public health risk. When cost prevents people who need the most from getting vaccinated, we all pay the price.

Thank you to every Albertan who put their name on the ballot. To volunteers who powered campaigns. To voters who made their voice heard. As we await the final results, let's not forget It's 2025. Alberta is a leader in innovation & should lead modernizing its voting process.

The "State Of The Province 2025".

Our license plates are not broken. Fix the budget holes in our public education system. Support our teachers!

This Thanksgiving, I offer my deepest thanks to the teaching community. To my teachers, my children's teachers. To every educator who stands as a defender and advocate for students. Your work is our blessing, and I’m grateful!

The latest MNP report shows Albertans are being forced to choose between groceries and heating their homes this winter. Costs are rising, families are struggling, and this government is doing nothing. No plan. No relief. No leadership calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

Moments like receiving heartfelt cards from children in my constituency remind me why I do what I do everyday. It is to serve, to listen, and to make a difference in the lives of those I represent in the Legislative Assembly.

Moments like receiving heartfelt cards from children in my constituency remind me why I do what I do everyday. It is to serve, to listen, and to make a difference in the lives of those I represent in the Legislative Assembly.