Did you know that before I was a politician, I was a musician? Join me next Tuesday, January 20, for a live performance by me and my friend, singer/guitarist Gary Martin, Prince of Blues. It’s going to be good! Get your tickets here: www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli #yegmusic

🚨 WATCH LIVE as Sarah Hoffman, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister for Hospital and Surgical Health Facilities, responds to the growing crisis in Alberta’s hospitals and ERs following the government’s acute care update.

There’s no time for patience when patients need help. Tell Danielle Smith it's time to step up, take accountability, and act: albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare youtube.com/shorts/glBfh...

🚨 Overcrowded 🚨 Unsafe 🚨 Stretched beyond capacity Doctors and patients are sounding the alarm that our hospitals and ERs are in crisis, but the UCP government remains silent. Albertans should be able to access quality health care when they need it, where they need it. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli

Our healthcare system is in crisis, hospitals overcrowded & patients at risk. All thanks to the endless stream of cuts, corruption and chaos coming from the UCP. They can’t keep ignoring this. They must take action immediately. youtu.be/4wMvmjHp3H4?... #abpoli

"It feels like the UCP is still in vacation mode." Smith and the UCP's four health ministers have been silent for too long. It's time to step up, take accountability and act. globalnews.ca/news/1161003...

Only 8 days left to get your tickets for Moments & Metaphors! And only a couple left if you want to join me to enjoy an amazing 4-course Caribbean feast from Cafe Caribbean & learn about my favourite meal as a kid… Get your tickets today! www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli

I love coffee - the ritual of making it, the diversity of its flavours & the way it can bring people together. On Tues., Jan. 20th, I want to share that love with you. Join me for a unique coffee experience at Moments & Metaphors. Get your tickets here: www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli

Tuesday, January 20, join me for an amazing evening built around the things I love: 🧑🏿‍🍳 Good food ☕️ Good coffee 🎶 Good music 🫂 Good people A night designed to bring people together. Come curious - leave connected. Get your tickets here: www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli

Doctors call for a state of emergency as Edmonton hospitals remain over capacity - and three patients died at Grey Nuns ER in one night. The province says such action would be "misguided and would add nothing to what is already being done." www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Anyone who doubts an Alberta Police Force would be closer to ICE than the RCMP needs to pay closer attention to detail. And motive.

Alberta Health Services' former CEO alleges she has been subject to an intimidation campaign since suing the govt. Athana Mentzelopoulos speaks about it publically for the first time --> www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social

Join me on Tuesday, January 20 for an event like you’ve never seen before. Moments & Metaphors - a chance to get to know me & connect with some of the amazing people I’ve met in community across our city. It’s going to be an incredible evening. www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli

It’s been quite a road from getting elected as a fresh-faced “kid” in 2015 to where I am today. A lot of learning, a lot of growth & a lot of love for what I get to do & the people I get to do it with. I want to share some of that with you. www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 1/2 #abpoli

In December, the UCP passed Bill 13, banning professional regulators, like those overseeing doctors & other healthcare workers, lawyers and more, from implementing initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion or requiring training in cultural competency. #abpoli

Happy new year! Just realized that in the hustle of the holidays, I forgot to post these pics from my 2nd annual Carol Sing with the fine folks at Kiwanis Place. We had a wonderful night singing some old favourites & enjoying Xmas goodies. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! #abpoli

We need your help. It’s an honour to be your voice, to stand up for you & against so many damaging decisions from the UCP. But to get the UCP out & bring ethical competent government back, we need your support. Any amount helps, plus you get a tax credit! act.albertandp.ca/donate/ectr #abpoli

Join me on Tuesday, January 20 for an amazing evening - 3 unique experiences curated to let you share in some of the things I love. If you believe in & appreciate my work with Alberta’s New Democrats, come share a night with me. Tickets available here: www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli

Just making things up as they go along. If this were continuous improvement, we'd say they were building an airplane while flying it. This populist policymaking is more like like removiny the bolts mid-flight and replacing them with duct tape, ideology, and wishful thinking.

Throw back to last week when Janis Irwin, Janet Eremenko & I got a chance to check out CMHA Edmonton’s beautiful new space on 106 Street! CMHA does amazing work providing supports, services & resources to help individuals & their families to support their mental health. #ableg

10 years ago, I walked into one of my 1st events as an MLA, a consultation with Boyle Street Community Services on building a purpose-built space for their important work. Today I joined them to see that dream come true with the opening of okimaw peyesew kamik, the King Thunderbird Centre. #abpoli

We are so lucky to have @amandachapman.bsky.social. She listens, she stands up for her constituents, and she fights for a better Alberta every day. She is the best.

My thoughts on UCP’s repeated decisions to use the notwithstanding clause to strip Albertans of their charter rights. The UCP think they above being questioned & any accountability or transparency. And they’ll do anything & trample on anyone to hold onto power. youtu.be/FD2uG-dGVHk?... #abpoli

"I hate it here!" "I'm moving!" "There's no hope!" Lots of Albertans are feeding the very toxicity they're fed up with right now. There are better ways to channel your frustration. 10, in fact. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...

Had a wonderful time today at Action For Healthy Communities’ annual holiday celebration. Great to see so many community leaders there. Thanks to everyone with A4HC for all they do to support newcomers in our city! #ableg

The UCP are creating chaos & uncertainty for Albertans on AISH. First came their clawback of the Canada Disability Benefit. And now, total disruption w/ a new program that will pay them less. Through it all, no consultation or communication. Albertans deserve better. 1/2 #abpoli

On Human Rights Day, the UCP used the notwithstanding clause to take away Albertans’ rights. Now they have gone even further by trying to stop the courts from doing their job.

Final QP for the year! I ran the numbers on the CorruptCare scandal & they don’t look good. We’re past a smoking gun - we’ve got a body, crime scene footage and fingerprints on the weapon. Albertans deserve a public inquiry. Now. 1/3 #abpoli

Six years. Zero critical care centres. Danielle Smith promised to fix healthcare in 90 days, but over 1000 days have passed, and all we've seen are cuts, chaos, and corruption. We deserve better. youtube.com/shorts/qCMQ7...

Am I calling out conservatives for being complicitly silent over Danielle Smith's authoritarian drift? Damn straight. youtube.com/watch?v=wjr0...

Last night the UCP used their power as gov’t to limit debate on multiple bills to one hour. They’ve done it > 80 times in six years. I had a few choice words in response and in defence of Albertans who deserve a government that respects democracy. Better is possible. Just not with UCP. #abpoli

Name a “wilder time” for Albertans... We'll go first 🔽

Last night, in debate on a bill the UCP say is meant to protect free, even offensive, speech… …the UCP tried to censor my speech because they found it…offensive. But it’s true. Bill 13 will make life worse for African, Caribbean & Black professionals in Alberta. youtu.be/jWLbFp2yN68?... #abpoli

The UCP’s new law says they’re the only provincial party that can call themselves “conservative.” I guess they have to legislate it, because they sure haven’t earned it. Alberta deserves better than a gov’t of unprincipled populists cosplaying as conservatives. And better is possible. #ableg

Almost a million Albertans don't have access to a family doctor. Thankfully, @shoffmanab.bsky.social & Alberta's New Democrats have a plan to fix that. While the UCP is focused on introducing American-style, two-tier healthcare, we're focused on the priorities that matter to you.

People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms? Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people." Anything that punctures that myth helps. +

Dr. Wesley nails it: "If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”" We don't elect kings/queens. The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us. Democracy isn’t mob rule. And the UCP don't like that. #ableg

Can we have a list of entities who are NOT investigating Sam Mraiche? It might be shorter.

Nearly a year ago, the former AHS CEO sounded the alarm about suspicious private surgical contracts. She was fired for it. Now, those same contracts are being cancelled as investigation after investigation reveals details that support her concerns. youtube.com/shorts/_Ddep...

How can Danielle Smith claim to barely know the man at the center of the CorruptCare scandal when she's had dinner at his house, met with him multiple times, and her closest advisors include five members of his family? youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...

Thanks to everyone who joined me last week to discuss concerns about the impacts of social disorder on condo buildings in our community. Was very happy to connect board members from 11 buildings with Councillor Anne Stevenson & representatives from police, fire, bylaw & community safety. #abpoli

Danielle Smith & the UCP have deeply damaged Albertans’ ability to access care. And their plan to impose two-tier, Americanized healthcare is only going to make it worse. The UCP didn’t run on this. We need to fight this attack on our public healthcare system. We need to fight Bill 11 #abpoli

Stopped by on Friday to wish Wendy & Glen well on the opening of the new Patricia Street Deli in Queen Mary Park. The PSD operated in Jasper for 20 years until the wildfire last July. But they turned their loss into new gain. Stop by starting Dec. 1 to try them out ! #yegfood #yegbiz

A Jasper favorite has come to Edmonton-City Centre! Check out the Patricia Street Deli at 10567-111 Street starting tomorrow, Dec. 1. #ableg

The UCP claim to be the party of choice. That’s a lie. Min. Ellis claims they haven’t decided whether to renew with the RCMP. But word is the new Chief of their provincial police force is telling municipal reps exactly the opposite. Albertans deserve better. Better is possible. #abpoli

Note the UCP's meme 👇. In this particular case, the government has broken commitments to preserve public healthcare. More worrisome, they're keeping more promises than they made in their 2023 platform. From @daveberta.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/davebert...

The UCP argues recall is being weaponized against policy, not misconduct. By that logic, the Gondek recall was also weaponized, as it was explicitly against her policies. The UCP's reaction to the weaponized recall on Gondek? To make recall easier.

In the House today, Minister Ellis claimed this was just “human error,” blaming of one of his senior staff. Human error. Twice. Weeks apart. The fact is the UCP have a record of intentionally bending & breaking access to info laws. It’s a pattern. They can’t be trusted. #abpoli

Two-tier American-style healthcare is not the solution. Wait times, understaffing, and access issues won't be fixed by forcing people to pay to see a doctor. youtube.com/shorts/G5u74...

Danielle Smith and the UCP don’t think you deserve to know what they’re doing, why they’re doing it or how much it costs. I break down how the UCP continue to twist, torque & break the laws that govern access to information. Better is possible, just not with the UCP. Part 1/2 #abpoli