Irfan Sabir
@mlairfansabir.bsky.social
MLA Calgary-Bhullar-McCall, Shadow Minister of Justice, Official Opposition Deputy House Leader, Lawyer, former Minister of Community & Social Services. #AbLeg
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As I take my seat in Question Period for the first time today, I will be fighting for teachers and students and standing up for public education. /1
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As I take my seat in Question Period for the first time today, I will be fighting for teachers and students and standing up for public education. /1
Justice Wyant’s report on #CorruptCare states on Page 3 that “unlike a public inquiry, this investigation did not have power to subpoena or hear testimony under oath. As a result, people had the opportunity to decline to be interviewed. Some did.”
We need a full public inquiry now.
#AbLeg
We need a full public inquiry now.
#AbLeg
October 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Justice Wyant’s report on #CorruptCare states on Page 3 that “unlike a public inquiry, this investigation did not have power to subpoena or hear testimony under oath. As a result, people had the opportunity to decline to be interviewed. Some did.”
We need a full public inquiry now.
#AbLeg
We need a full public inquiry now.
#AbLeg
We need teachers and students back in school, NOW. The UCP needs to fix this by getting back to the table. Teachers deserve smaller classes, safer classrooms, better supports for students and to be fairly compensated. We stand with teachers, students and families.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
October 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We need teachers and students back in school, NOW. The UCP needs to fix this by getting back to the table. Teachers deserve smaller classes, safer classrooms, better supports for students and to be fairly compensated. We stand with teachers, students and families.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
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From Lethbridge to Grande Prairie, Albertans want better.
Better healthcare.
Better education.
Better services.
Better leadership.
This is their story — and our fight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPM0...
Better healthcare.
Better education.
Better services.
Better leadership.
This is their story — and our fight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPM0...
We Are Better Together
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
www.youtube.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
From Lethbridge to Grande Prairie, Albertans want better.
Better healthcare.
Better education.
Better services.
Better leadership.
This is their story — and our fight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPM0...
Better healthcare.
Better education.
Better services.
Better leadership.
This is their story — and our fight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPM0...
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Danielle Smith's 'plan' for a pipeline is nothing but a pipe dream.
There's no route, no partner, no funding, and no consultation. Just another $14 million of taxpayer funds wasted on a project that does nothing and goes nowhere.
Alberta's New Democrats got it done once, and we'll do it again.
There's no route, no partner, no funding, and no consultation. Just another $14 million of taxpayer funds wasted on a project that does nothing and goes nowhere.
Alberta's New Democrats got it done once, and we'll do it again.
Danielle Smith's 'plan' for a pipeline is nothing but a pipe dream.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtu.be
October 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Danielle Smith's 'plan' for a pipeline is nothing but a pipe dream.
There's no route, no partner, no funding, and no consultation. Just another $14 million of taxpayer funds wasted on a project that does nothing and goes nowhere.
Alberta's New Democrats got it done once, and we'll do it again.
There's no route, no partner, no funding, and no consultation. Just another $14 million of taxpayer funds wasted on a project that does nothing and goes nowhere.
Alberta's New Democrats got it done once, and we'll do it again.
It was a pleasure to drop off TELUS Kits for Kids backpacks filled with essential school supplies at schools in my constituency this afternoon AND thank teachers for the important work they do.
#ableg #kitsforkids
#ableg #kitsforkids
October 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It was a pleasure to drop off TELUS Kits for Kids backpacks filled with essential school supplies at schools in my constituency this afternoon AND thank teachers for the important work they do.
#ableg #kitsforkids
#ableg #kitsforkids
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Alberta has the lowest minimum wage in the country.
Alberta has the highest youth unemployment in the country.
This is a very strong argument AGAINST the idea that raising the minimum wage increases youth unemployment.
Why did Smith say the opposite - she is lying or incompetent. #AbLeg
Alberta has the highest youth unemployment in the country.
This is a very strong argument AGAINST the idea that raising the minimum wage increases youth unemployment.
Why did Smith say the opposite - she is lying or incompetent. #AbLeg
October 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Alberta has the lowest minimum wage in the country.
Alberta has the highest youth unemployment in the country.
This is a very strong argument AGAINST the idea that raising the minimum wage increases youth unemployment.
Why did Smith say the opposite - she is lying or incompetent. #AbLeg
Alberta has the highest youth unemployment in the country.
This is a very strong argument AGAINST the idea that raising the minimum wage increases youth unemployment.
Why did Smith say the opposite - she is lying or incompetent. #AbLeg
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Uninterrupted: A Conversation with Evan Li and me is now LIVE!
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGmR...
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGmR...
Uninterrupted: YouTube Live with Evan Li and Naheed Nensh
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Uninterrupted: A Conversation with Evan Li and me is now LIVE!
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGmR...
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGmR...
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After the UCP increased co-payments by 40% on seniors’ drug plans, this leaked cabinet document reveals that Danielle Smith has secret plans to charge Albertans hundreds of millions more for their prescription drugs.
Read more: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/uc...
Read more: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/uc...
September 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
After the UCP increased co-payments by 40% on seniors’ drug plans, this leaked cabinet document reveals that Danielle Smith has secret plans to charge Albertans hundreds of millions more for their prescription drugs.
Read more: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/uc...
Read more: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/uc...
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The lack of accountability is the point.
It’s easier to pretend you aren’t failing students, teachers, and parents if you stopped collecting evidence showing you’re doing exactly that.
It’s easier to pretend you aren’t failing students, teachers, and parents if you stopped collecting evidence showing you’re doing exactly that.
"Although the province stopped tracking class sizes in 2019, educators say anecdotally their classrooms are becoming increasingly jammed."
Honestly wild Alberta stopped tracking this data and we now have to rely on anecdotal evidence when it comes to a key issue holding up a new teachers contract.
Honestly wild Alberta stopped tracking this data and we now have to rely on anecdotal evidence when it comes to a key issue holding up a new teachers contract.
Alberta teachers and their employers have reached a tentative agreement | CBC News
Alberta teachers and their employers have reached a tentative agreement that could avert a strike in the province's schools, according to a statement from Finance Minister Nate Horner.
www.cbc.ca
September 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The lack of accountability is the point.
It’s easier to pretend you aren’t failing students, teachers, and parents if you stopped collecting evidence showing you’re doing exactly that.
It’s easier to pretend you aren’t failing students, teachers, and parents if you stopped collecting evidence showing you’re doing exactly that.
This is a disturbing pattern of unethical behaviour from the Premier. As the Ethics Commissioner found, the Premier does not respect the independence of the judiciary or the Crown Prosecution Service.
www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/pr...
#AbLeg
www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/pr...
#AbLeg
September 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is a disturbing pattern of unethical behaviour from the Premier. As the Ethics Commissioner found, the Premier does not respect the independence of the judiciary or the Crown Prosecution Service.
www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/pr...
#AbLeg
www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/pr...
#AbLeg
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School’s back... but instead of excitement, families are feeling anxious about the state of Alberta's classrooms.
Join @amandachapman.bsky.social and me for an honest conversation about education in the province.
🗓️ Sept 4 | 7 PM
🔗 Submit your questions: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/event...
Join @amandachapman.bsky.social and me for an honest conversation about education in the province.
🗓️ Sept 4 | 7 PM
🔗 Submit your questions: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/event...
September 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
School’s back... but instead of excitement, families are feeling anxious about the state of Alberta's classrooms.
Join @amandachapman.bsky.social and me for an honest conversation about education in the province.
🗓️ Sept 4 | 7 PM
🔗 Submit your questions: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/event...
Join @amandachapman.bsky.social and me for an honest conversation about education in the province.
🗓️ Sept 4 | 7 PM
🔗 Submit your questions: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/event...
Public education is important.
It’s an equalizer.
Yet, Danielle Smith and the UCP have reduced the per student education funding in Alberta to the lowest level in the country.
Let’s not get distracted.
Students deserve far better than this.
#ableg
It’s an equalizer.
Yet, Danielle Smith and the UCP have reduced the per student education funding in Alberta to the lowest level in the country.
Let’s not get distracted.
Students deserve far better than this.
#ableg
August 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Public education is important.
It’s an equalizer.
Yet, Danielle Smith and the UCP have reduced the per student education funding in Alberta to the lowest level in the country.
Let’s not get distracted.
Students deserve far better than this.
#ableg
It’s an equalizer.
Yet, Danielle Smith and the UCP have reduced the per student education funding in Alberta to the lowest level in the country.
Let’s not get distracted.
Students deserve far better than this.
#ableg
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Are you sure you’re listening? 🤨
Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.
It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.
Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.
It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.
August 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Are you sure you’re listening? 🤨
Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.
It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.
Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.
It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.
Danielle Smith used to say taxpayers deserve to know how their money is spent.
Now she’s deleted 8 years of expense records and scrapped the rule to post receipts over $100.
Why doesn’t she believe in transparency anymore?
What are you hiding, Danielle?
Now she’s deleted 8 years of expense records and scrapped the rule to post receipts over $100.
Why doesn’t she believe in transparency anymore?
What are you hiding, Danielle?
August 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Nearly 1 in 3 Calgarians can’t afford enough food. Danielle Smith’s UCP has let food insecurity spiral out of control.
No one should have to choose between rent and dinner. Albertans deserve better.
No one should have to choose between rent and dinner. Albertans deserve better.
Organizations sound alarm as nearly 32% of Calgarians struggle to afford food | CBC News
A growing number of Calgarians are facing food insecurity, says poverty reduction organization Vibrant Communities Calgary, which is sounding the alarm over how many people in the province are struggling.
www.cbc.ca
August 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Nearly 1 in 3 Calgarians can’t afford enough food. Danielle Smith’s UCP has let food insecurity spiral out of control.
No one should have to choose between rent and dinner. Albertans deserve better.
No one should have to choose between rent and dinner. Albertans deserve better.
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The storm passed, but the costs are skyrocketing.
The UCP has done nothing. No plan. No transparency. You deserve a government that takes action to bring costs down.
The UCP has done nothing. No plan. No transparency. You deserve a government that takes action to bring costs down.
August 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The storm passed, but the costs are skyrocketing.
The UCP has done nothing. No plan. No transparency. You deserve a government that takes action to bring costs down.
The UCP has done nothing. No plan. No transparency. You deserve a government that takes action to bring costs down.
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Almost $150M. That’s how much Albertans are on the hook for because this UCP government keeps flip-flopping on their coal policy. And that’s just to settle one lawsuit!
July 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Almost $150M. That’s how much Albertans are on the hook for because this UCP government keeps flip-flopping on their coal policy. And that’s just to settle one lawsuit!
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Danielle Smith has the gall to demand the town of Jasper apologize for an independent report that found the UCP’s interference made it harder to fight last year’s wildfire.
I know the Premier isn’t used to the concept of unbiased, non-partisan reports, but it’s the norm for the rest of us. #abpoli
I know the Premier isn’t used to the concept of unbiased, non-partisan reports, but it’s the norm for the rest of us. #abpoli
It would be too much of an understatement to say Danielle Smith gave a spirited response to that Jasper fire report that criticizes province's involvement in the disaster response.
It would be too punny to say she went scorched-earth.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It would be too punny to say she went scorched-earth.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Premier criticizes report that says Alberta hindered efforts to fight Jasper wildfire | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is criticizing a report into last summer's devastating Jasper wildfire that says her government hindered efforts to fight the blaze that destroyed a third of the townsit...
www.cbc.ca
July 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Danielle Smith has the gall to demand the town of Jasper apologize for an independent report that found the UCP’s interference made it harder to fight last year’s wildfire.
I know the Premier isn’t used to the concept of unbiased, non-partisan reports, but it’s the norm for the rest of us. #abpoli
I know the Premier isn’t used to the concept of unbiased, non-partisan reports, but it’s the norm for the rest of us. #abpoli
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The best way to understand what Albertans need is to talk to them. At their doors. In town halls. In community.
This summer, we’re doing just that:
Listening, learning, and standing up for what matters.
Visit BetterTogetherSummer.ca to learn more!
This summer, we’re doing just that:
Listening, learning, and standing up for what matters.
Visit BetterTogetherSummer.ca to learn more!
July 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The best way to understand what Albertans need is to talk to them. At their doors. In town halls. In community.
This summer, we’re doing just that:
Listening, learning, and standing up for what matters.
Visit BetterTogetherSummer.ca to learn more!
This summer, we’re doing just that:
Listening, learning, and standing up for what matters.
Visit BetterTogetherSummer.ca to learn more!
Tomorrow, you can vote for someone who will fight for better care, lower costs, and a future where no one is left behind.
Let’s do this, Edmonton-Ellerslie.
Tomorrow, you can #VoteforBetter by voting for Alberta's New Democrats.
🔗 albertandp.ca/vote
Let’s do this, Edmonton-Ellerslie.
Tomorrow, you can #VoteforBetter by voting for Alberta's New Democrats.
🔗 albertandp.ca/vote
June 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
These are the results from the UCP’s own survey.
Albertans do not support leaving the CPP.
It's well past time for the UCP to start listening.
#AbLeg
Albertans do not support leaving the CPP.
It's well past time for the UCP to start listening.
#AbLeg
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 AM
These are the results from the UCP’s own survey.
Albertans do not support leaving the CPP.
It's well past time for the UCP to start listening.
#AbLeg
Albertans do not support leaving the CPP.
It's well past time for the UCP to start listening.
#AbLeg
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"Alberta has the lowest percentage funding in Canada which is shameful. Schools are overcrowded and understaffed, and teachers and education workers are being pushed the brink,” said Toews.
“I think every public school in the province is feeling the pinch.”
www.thealbertan.com/olds-news/ca...
“I think every public school in the province is feeling the pinch.”
www.thealbertan.com/olds-news/ca...
Candidate Toews says education support vital
Seeking public elected office for the first time, Toews is a long-time educator, working as an educational assistant.
www.thealbertan.com
June 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Alberta has the lowest percentage funding in Canada which is shameful. Schools are overcrowded and understaffed, and teachers and education workers are being pushed the brink,” said Toews.
“I think every public school in the province is feeling the pinch.”
www.thealbertan.com/olds-news/ca...
“I think every public school in the province is feeling the pinch.”
www.thealbertan.com/olds-news/ca...
Danielle Smith and the UCP are failing to create good jobs for Albertans. We have the highest unemployment in western Canada and the highest youth unemployment in the country. It’s time to focus on job creation, not chasing away investments and opportunities.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
June 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Danielle Smith and the UCP are failing to create good jobs for Albertans. We have the highest unemployment in western Canada and the highest youth unemployment in the country. It’s time to focus on job creation, not chasing away investments and opportunities.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg