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Court Ellingson
@courtellingson.bsky.social
Economic and Community Development Researcher & Strategist.

MLA for Calgary-Foothills. Alberta's Shadow Minister for Finance.

Proud caretaker of a cat named Toto.
The UCP hired 4 different AHS CEOs in the last 3 years.

They've overseen broken AHS procurement processes & even denied popsicles for kids with cancer at one point.

Now they want us to pay for services like Americans.

Why are they pushing US-style privatized healthcare? #ableg
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Instead of funding our public #healthcare system & supporting healthcare workers, the UCP gov is asking Albertans to pay for services.

US-style privatized healthcare has left millions of Americans facing medical debt.

Why is the UCP bringing medical debt to Alberta? #abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In Spring, I shared stories about constituents stuck on surgery waitlists.

Now, instead of investing & supporting public healthcare, the UCP Gov is allowing private delivery of healthcare services.

New Democrats will always stand up for equitable access to public healthcare.
November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Indigenous people have lived in Alberta for generations.

Their wisdom about this land must be respected.

That's why New Democrats are fortunate to have MLAs @jodiabndp.bsky.social & Brooks Arcand Paul in caucus.

The AB Gov must also prioritize consultation with Indigenous communities.
November 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Once again, Alberta’s UCP Government plans to suspend Charter Rights of Albertans.

First to attack teachers’ rights, now trans youth.

The Justice Minister proudly said his voice is the final voice on this matter.

It is not. The voice of the people is the final voice.

Plz RT

#abpoli #ableg #yyc
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Costs are high & keep growing under Premier Danielle Smith.

But Alberta has the lowest minimum wage in Canada.

Bill 201:

- increases minimum wage
- ensures equal pay for equal work for youth
- protects workers’ tips

Alberta New Democrats are working to make life more affordable.

#abpoli #ableg
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Albertans are concerned about:

#costofliving
#jobs
#healthcare
#education

But the UCP Government is focused on:

license plates
municipal political parties
increasing the cost of auto insurance
separatism

Make it make sense.

#abpoli #ableg #yyc #yeg
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Alberta is an energy powerhouse.

But we also have potential to grow in sectors like agriculture, technology, bioscience & much more.

It's long past time for the UCP to expand their narrow vision to grow our economy & ensure future prosperity for all sectors in Alberta.

#abpoli
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Lisa, along with many other constituents in #CalgaryFoothills, is worried about what this current UCP Government is doing to our public education system.

Alberta's New Democrats will fight for what is right. We will rebuild the system & ensure adequate funding for all students!
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM