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David Shepherd
@DShepYEG
MLA for Edmonton-City Centre • Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services • Cyclist • Musician • Lover of Good Coffee • Comic Book Geek •
Edmonton, AB
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    David Shepherd
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    Mar 26, 2025
    Danielle Smith claims that flying to Florida to pose with Ben Shapiro is “going into the lion’s den” to promote Alberta. The truth is, it’s a Republican safe space, a far-right fundraiser. Albertans shouldn’t be on the hook to pay for the Premier to pump up her ego. #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    Mar 20, 2025
    Today @globeandmail revealed that every disastrous decision made in wasting $70M+ on Turkish Tylenol was made directly by Danielle Smith & the Health Minister. Not AHS - the UCP. They chose the biggest gamble as part of a political stunt & Albertans were left with the bill.
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    David Shepherd
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    Jan 1, 2021
    I'm stunned by the audacity & entitlement in Jason Kenney's statements today. An utter refusal to acknowledge the insult of his gov't members' actions to 1000s of Albertans or to accept any actual responsibility which would mean taking action, imposing consequences. #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    Oct 13, 2023
    I am deeply concerned by these threats made by David Parker of Take Back Alberta towards Albertans who work to keep our hospitals open & our ambulances on the road. 🧵
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    David Shepherd
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    Oct 28, 2025
    Today I paid tribute to someone who was a friend & inspiration to many of us, Darren Markland. One of the best humans I’ve ever known. With the challenges our world faces today, we need more people like him. Perhaps the best tribute we can pay is to be more like him. #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    May 31, 2023
    One day after the election, Premier Smith’s arrogance & disrespect for democracy come roaring back. If she wants to know the needs & concerns of my constituents, I’m happy to share them as their MLA-elect. #yeg has elected voices. She should respect & listen to them. #ableg
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    Edmonton Sun
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    May 31, 2023
    Alberta Premier Smith to consult losing UCP candidates after Edmonton shut out edmontonsun.com/news/local-new…
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    David Shepherd
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    Apr 5, 2021
    I'm proud to be a politician who lives in the community I represent. I enjoy being out in the community & running into constituents. And I'm generally pretty comfortable that many of them know where I live. But sadly, some take advantage of that openness. Like today.🧵#ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    Nov 18, 2022
    In April, the UCP fired AHS CEO Dr. Verna Yiu. On Monday, Danielle Smith fired the CMOH, Dr. Hinshaw. Today, she fired the board of AHS. None of that's done or will do a thing to bring stability back to our healthcare system. Because the real problem remains: the UCP. #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    Oct 18, 2020
    How it started: How it’s going: #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    Apr 5, 2021
    Replying to @DShepYEG
    But I'm not going to change how I live & work. I'll continue to stand for the values & principles I believe in & continue to strive to model the kind of politics & engagement I believe we need. And I'll keep speaking against misinfo, conspiracy & those who spread them. #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    May 21, 2023
    On Thursday, Danielle Smith claimed she’s “fixed” issues with EMS wait times & offloads at ERs. Hearing that, a frontline ER nurse was so infuriated she reached out to us to set the record straight. “Wow this debate definitely showcased dishonesty from the UCP…” 🧵1/ #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    Jul 25, 2022
    No Albertan chooses to have cancer. For Danielle Smith to suggest anyone has direct control or responsibility for any cancer diagnosis up to Stage 4 in order to lay blame for rising health costs displays an incredible lack of empathy from someone who hopes to be Premier. #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    Apr 1, 2020
    Today I again called for Tyler @shandro's removal as Minister of Health. His behaviour in berating a physician in front of his family over a simple meme utterly undermined the dignity of his office & his leadership & he has not apologized. Albertans deserve far better. #ableg
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    David Shepherd
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    May 26, 2021
    The UCP just voted against reporting annually on how they've spent the fees they intend to levy on Albertans accessing the Kananaskis starting June 1. They insist Albertans should simply *trust* them that these $ will all go to maintaining those public lands. Do you? #ableg