Albertan. Mom to children & dogs. Wife. Friend. Former leader of the Alberta NDP. She/Her
Edmonton
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The UCP government is willing to gamble with your pension by pulling out of the Canadian Pension Plan.
Albertans have been clear that they do not want a provincial pension plan. Instead, Danielle Smith’s plan is to spend more of our money on advertising to sell Albertans something we do not want.
Albertans don't trust the UCP government to manage their pensions. We need to tell them that loud and clear.
Signs are limited, so order yours now before we run out!
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I don’t want American-style, private healthcare where the wealthy jump to the front of the line.
I want Canadian-style PUBLIC healthcare.
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"You sir, are no Tommy Douglas" is my new fav Canadian insult.
#ableg
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I'm running to be Premier again in 2023.
There's so much opportunity in Alberta and there's so much frustration with the current Government. Alberta's greatest resource is its people and I'm going to fight for all of them. #ableg #yyc
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For the record, the Alberta NDP has a 20-member "Council of the Elected" ready and happy to advise on the priorities of Albertans living here in Edmonton.
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Today, I refused to apologize for calling out the UCP’s attack on our democracy. They have fired the very election commissioner who is investigating them for voter fraud. Our democracy is too important to let this lie. Full video: bit.ly/330xm6n
#ableg #UCPcorruption
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Thank you, Alberta.
Short of having and raising my family, the opportunity to serve this party and this province has been the honour of my life.
The people of Alberta are bold, friendly, open, caring and adventurous. I’ve learned so much from them.
Thank you to all the Albertans I’ve met along the way – those who advised me, supported me, and even disagreed with me.
I love this province, and I know that our best days are still ahead.
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Tonight was historic for all of Canada.
Wab Kinew is the first First Nations leader to be elected Premier of a province.
This is long overdue. 🧵
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In Alberta, men can get a vasectomy for free.
Meanwhile, women pay $500 for an IUD or $10,000 over their lifetime for the pill.
That has to change.
An Alberta NDP Government will provide universal access to free contraception.
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Danielle Smith on healthcare: "Once people get used to the concept of paying out of pocket for more things themselves then we can change the conversation on health care."
For the record, people shouldn't have to "get used" to paying for public healthcare.
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45-minute speech.
Complained how hard it was for him during COVID…
…and not ONCE acknowledged those who lost family and loved ones… or those frontline doctors, nurses and health professionals who saved lives and vaccinated Albertans.
Unbelievable.
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We’re sharing documents that have come into our possession. I'll be completely candid - they showed up in the mail. I don’t know who sent them.
There are 35 pages of photos of a presentation to cabinet detailing the UCP’s scheme to rip apart Albertans’ public health care.
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Jason, Alberta’s largest-ever female caucus and our 10 female cabinet ministers are available to provide you tactical political training any time you need it.
You won’t even need to secretly film it.
P.S.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2019 @jkenney
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A little rain won’t stop us from celebrating #yegPride with the LGBTQ2S+ community. 🌈
#ableg #abndp #LoveWins #Pride2018
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The UCP took down the #PrideMonth2020 flag in less than 24 hours....
So we put another one up. #ableg
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Congratulations to President Elect Biden and to Vice President Elect Harris. The first woman in the Whitehouse in history... the first black woman in the Whitehouse in history. This is a good day.
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THREAD: Let's be clear on what happened. A Minister of the Crown went to the home of a doctor to yell, scream, insult, berate, and intimidate him. A private citizen. In front of his wife… his children… and his neighbours.
This is unacceptable. #ableg
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No evidence. No data.
These are the actions of a Premier focused on protecting himself.
These are not the actions of a Premier focused on protecting you.
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Here is my statement in response to Danielle Smith’s offensive comments regarding vaccination and the Nazi regime:
In the middle of a global health crisis, Albertans came together to protect themselves, their neighbours, their communities, and their hospitals.
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Calgary held its first municipal election in 1884.
It’s been 137 years and the city has finally — finally — elected its first woman as mayor.
Congratulations to Jyoti Gondek.
I look forward to working with you to build a bright future for Calgary, Alberta and Canada. #yyc
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I'm not going anywhere. I told Albertans I would fight for them regardless of whether they asked me to be their Premier or their Opposition Leader.
I meant it. Then, and every day since.
We will come together and we will get through this.
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Friends, I want to speak directly to the two spirit and trans Albertans feeling scared today.
We will have more to say tomorrow, but I want you to know right now that you are loved, and you are welcome. There are many Albertans standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you against hate, today and every day.
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As a former Premier, I am shocked at the lack of judgment demonstrated by Danielle Smith in engaging directly with a criminal case before the courts.
The video shown today is clear evidence of a Premier inappropriately interfering with the system of justice. 🧵
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The Coutts blockade was illegal.
Some of the people who joined it stockpiled weapons and plotted to kill RCMP officers.
The people who did that — people who have been charged with criminal offences — should NOT be getting thanks from the former UCP Justice Minister. #ableg
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Today, Danielle Smith took the first step to steal your pension.
She did it by releasing a report riddled with fake numbers — and now plans to spend your money campaigning to convince you it’s a good idea.
It’s not.
In short, your pension is not safe.
Let me explain. 🧵
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Naheed Nenshi and I didn’t always agree, but we were always committed to the public good.
I’m proud to have @nenshi’s endorsement today.
Friends, this election is too important to sit on the fence.
We need to build a better future with a stable, trustworthy government.
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I could not be more proud of my son Ethan and, among many things, today’s earning of his degree in Physics.
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The Canada Pension Plan is the top-performing pension fund in the world.
Let’s keep it that way.
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Raise your hand if you're in the 91% of Albertans who don't want a UCP police force! ✋ edmontonjournal.com/news/loc…
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Public health experts should determine when public health restrictions are lifted. Not a Premier trying to shore up support before a review of his leadership.
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According to the UCP, closing 20 parks and privatizing 164 more will save $1.14 per Albertan. Jason Kenney talks about a "fiscal reckoning" but I think most Albertans are OK with $1.14 of their tax dollars going to save these parks.
Agree?
#abparks
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Jason Kenney made a big mistake yesterday.
GSAs save lives.
This debate’s been settled.
He needs to talk to the experts, parents and kids who are asking for these clubs.
Instead, he’s talking about outing gay kids in school. That would have very sad and cruel consequences.
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The support I’ve received over the last 24 hours has been incredible.
Thousands of Albertans have sent messages, emails, comments, posts, calls, and texts. I’m deeply touched by your thoughtful kindness. I could never have done this without you.
Thank you.
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“When you're sick, you present your Medicare card, not your credit card...”
— Jack Layton
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With all due respect, with cases doubling every three days, and the world on edge about what this will mean for our hospitals, choosing to forgo public reporting for several days makes no sense.
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Let’s talk about the facts.
Not conspiracies, not false myths spread on social media – facts.
Danielle Smith’s policy targeting trans and gender-diverse youth is an attack on a vulnerable group of youth and on thousands of Albertans. It is a massive overstep into private health care decisions. And it is an attack on the fundamental education rights of kids in our province.
But don’t take it from me: listen to the experts and allies in our video. Listen to the people with real, lived experiences.
Share this video and information with your friends and help combat the misinformation being spread by the Alberta government.
Sign our petition and tell Danielle Smith to stop pursuing these proposed changes.
Tell her that Albertans believe all human rights must be protected.
albertandpcaucus.ca/take-act…
#ableg #alberta #transrightsarehumanrights
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Fine. I’ll say it. Math is hard....
#Tacticalmath? 🤷♀️
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Danielle Smith will not sit down with Albertans worried about their pension being gambled away.
She will sit down Tucker Carlson, though.
Give me a break… 🙄
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Feeling some dessert… Chapman’s ice cream, perhaps?
#ableg
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🧵My address to Albertans:
Friends, tonight I come before you with a mix of emotions.
I feel tremendous gratitude and pride in the people of Alberta—those who stood up and put their support behind a better future.
We have grown our support in every corner of this province.
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#VoteNDP is already trending across Canada.
Let's keep it that way all day long.
Let's make sure people get out and vote!
vote.albertandp.ca
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If Danielle Smith really wants us to believe her plan does not involve any privatization of our public healthcare, why would she appoint someone the head of the AHS board who has spent a lifetime advocating for the privatization of public healthcare?
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We must stand up to this abuse of power.
My reaction after refusing to apologize for standing up for Albertans: facebook.com/rachelnotley/vi…
#ableg #UCPcorruption
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I am going to keep fighting for Albertans and I have every intention of running for Premier in 2023. My focus is here and my resolve is stronger than ever #ableg cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/r…
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Smith has restated her intent to meet with extremist Tucker Carlson.
By appearing on stage beside a person with such hateful, harmful views, Smith shows a total disregard for the negative consequences this will have on Alberta’s reputation, and casts severe doubt on her own.
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Bill 22 attacks our democracy and covers up UCP corruption
Now, the UCP has moved to close debate.
This bill is barely two days old.
This is the most corrupt Government in Canada
#ucpcorruption #AbLeg
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I know every single one of us wants this pandemic to be over.
I want it to be over. But you don’t win a marathon by walking off the track 100 meters before the finish line.
This rushed and chaotic UCP decision was made to help one person: Jason Kenney.
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I’m just gonna leave this right here... yup...here...and not say anything ... nothing ....not a thing...🤦♀️
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Here is my statement on Danielle Smith’s connection with Artur Pawlowski:
I’m writing today as someone seeking to become Premier of Alberta.
But I am also someone who simply and deeply loves this province.
And I am profoundly concerned about all we have seen today.
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I don’t want to be a UCP member.
I don’t want Albertans to have UCP memberships purchased for them without their consent.
Like this post if you agree. #ableg
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Like this post if you want the UCP to put back the rate caps on car insurance premiums and electricity bills? 👍
Household budgets are being hammered. It’s time for this Government to step up and help. #ableg
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Jason Kenney’s defence of his Sky Palace rule breaking dinner? “Jameson’s is a budget whiskey”. I am not making this up Alberta. #ableg
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I want an Alberta where families don’t have to start thinking about what they’re going to go without each month as they stare at their skyrocketing utility bill.
Like this post if you agree.
#ableg
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Today, Danielle Smith announced she is moving ahead with a provincial pension plan and wants to use Albertans' retirement security to pay for a provincial police force and revenue agency.
This is one bad idea on top of another that will lead to more costs. #ableg
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My name is Rachel Notley and I am running to be your Premier.
#ABetterFuture
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Tyler Shandro must go. Raise your hand if you agree! 🙋♀️#ableg edmontonjournal.com/opinion/…
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Wow.
If they did this to a road sign, what are they going to do to the @TownOfSexsmith?! 🤷♀️
#ableg #abvote
The UCP modified this "6.9m" sign near @jkenney prior to his newser today "to avoid mockery and innuendos online," according to @ChristineMyatt
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