David Shepherd
@dshepyeg.bsky.social
MLA for Edmonton-City Centre • Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services • Cyclist • Musician • Mild Comic Book Geek •
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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.
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.
December 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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.
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
CMHA does amazing work providing supports, services & resources to help individuals & their families to support their mental health. #ableg
December 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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
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
Today I joined them to see that dream come true with the opening of okimaw peyesew kamik, the King Thunderbird Centre. #abpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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
Today I joined them to see that dream come true with the opening of okimaw peyesew kamik, the King Thunderbird Centre. #abpoli
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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.
She listens, she stands up for her constituents, and she fights for a better Alberta every day. She is the best.
We are so lucky to have Amanda Chapman.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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December 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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.
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
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
The UCP Are Trampling Albertan’s Rights
YouTube video by David Shepherd
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
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
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"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...
"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...
December 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"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...
"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
Great to see so many community leaders there. Thanks to everyone with A4HC for all they do to support newcomers in our city! #ableg
December 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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
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
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
December 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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
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
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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.
Now they have gone even further by trying to stop the courts from doing their job.
The consequences of a government that acts without ethics or competence.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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.
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
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
December 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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
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
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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...
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...
100 people waiting in a single emergency room. Albertans deserve better.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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...
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...
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Am I calling out conservatives for being complicitly silent over Danielle Smith's authoritarian drift?
Damn straight.
youtube.com/watch?v=wjr0...
Damn straight.
youtube.com/watch?v=wjr0...
Alberta Small-c Conservatives Should be Appalled by Smith's Attacks on Judges
YouTube video by Energi Media
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December 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Am I calling out conservatives for being complicitly silent over Danielle Smith's authoritarian drift?
Damn straight.
youtube.com/watch?v=wjr0...
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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
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
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Name a “wilder time” for Albertans... We'll go first 🔽
Wild Times with Danielle Smith & the UCP
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
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December 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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 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 Didn’t Want You To Hear This - How Bill 13 Will Hurt African, Caribbean & Black Albertans
YouTube video by David Shepherd
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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 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
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
December 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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
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
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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.
While the UCP is focused on introducing American-style, two-tier healthcare, we're focused on the priorities that matter to you.
Almost 1M Albertans don't have a family doctor. We've got a plan to fix that.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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.
While the UCP is focused on introducing American-style, two-tier healthcare, we're focused on the priorities that matter to you.
Reposted by David Shepherd
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. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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. +
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
"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
Danielle Smith's comments about the judiciary are among the most worrying things she's said about Alberta democracy.
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
December 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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
"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
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Can we have a list of entities who are NOT investigating Sam Mraiche? It might be shorter.
SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche over allegations he made illegal political donations in 2023
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
Regulator says Mraiche was being investigated this year in connection to an alleged straw donor scheme
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Can we have a list of entities who are NOT investigating Sam Mraiche? It might be shorter.
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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...
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...
Danielle Smith needs to come clean on CorruptCare.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by David Shepherd
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...
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
Danielle Smith claims she doesn't know the man at the centre of the CorruptCare scandal...
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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...
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
Was very happy to connect board members from 11 buildings with Councillor Anne Stevenson & representatives from police, fire, bylaw & community safety. #abpoli
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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
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
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
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
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
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
November 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM