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.
MLA for Calgary-Foothills. Alberta's Shadow Minister for Finance.
Proud caretaker of a cat named Toto.
Pinned
The Alberta UCP can't be trusted.
They:
- made it easier for politicians to accept gifts while making you pay for #healthcare
- raised your auto insurance premiums by 15% while refusing to increase min wage
- emboldened separatists while risking your CPP
They've lost the plot.
They:
- made it easier for politicians to accept gifts while making you pay for #healthcare
- raised your auto insurance premiums by 15% while refusing to increase min wage
- emboldened separatists while risking your CPP
They've lost the plot.
Reposted by Court Ellingson
This fall session, the UCP has nothing to show for helping with what matters to Albertans.
Crowded classrooms, privatized health care, wasted money, and out-of-touch priorities show a government that isn’t working for you.
You deserve better.
Crowded classrooms, privatized health care, wasted money, and out-of-touch priorities show a government that isn’t working for you.
You deserve better.
Out of Touch and Out of Control: UCP Fall 2025 Recap
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This fall session, the UCP has nothing to show for helping with what matters to Albertans.
Crowded classrooms, privatized health care, wasted money, and out-of-touch priorities show a government that isn’t working for you.
You deserve better.
Crowded classrooms, privatized health care, wasted money, and out-of-touch priorities show a government that isn’t working for you.
You deserve better.
Reposted by Court Ellingson
Over the past few weeks, Danielle Smith and the UCP rammed through
a lot of legislation, none of which addressed the things a majority of Albertans actually care about.
You deserve better, and Alberta’s New Democrats are ready. Join us.
a lot of legislation, none of which addressed the things a majority of Albertans actually care about.
You deserve better, and Alberta’s New Democrats are ready. Join us.
Nobody Asked For Any Of This
YouTube video by Kyle Kasawski
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Over the past few weeks, Danielle Smith and the UCP rammed through
a lot of legislation, none of which addressed the things a majority of Albertans actually care about.
You deserve better, and Alberta’s New Democrats are ready. Join us.
a lot of legislation, none of which addressed the things a majority of Albertans actually care about.
You deserve better, and Alberta’s New Democrats are ready. Join us.
Reposted by Court Ellingson
In their year end recap, they said out loud what they want kept quiet.
Hear it here ⬇️
Hear it here ⬇️
Is the UCP... self-aware? 🤨
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
In their year end recap, they said out loud what they want kept quiet.
Hear it here ⬇️
Hear it here ⬇️
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WATCH LIVE — The UCP spent this session attacking rights, pushing American-style health care, and voting against affordability.
Alberta’s New Democrats pushed for real affordability, health care, education, and good jobs.
Tune in for our end-of-session recap:
Alberta’s New Democrats pushed for real affordability, health care, education, and good jobs.
Tune in for our end-of-session recap:
What the heck was that? Alberta’s New Democrats review fall legislative session
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
WATCH LIVE — The UCP spent this session attacking rights, pushing American-style health care, and voting against affordability.
Alberta’s New Democrats pushed for real affordability, health care, education, and good jobs.
Tune in for our end-of-session recap:
Alberta’s New Democrats pushed for real affordability, health care, education, and good jobs.
Tune in for our end-of-session recap:
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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.
Today’s the day!
Reminder of our event at 7:15pm to 8:30 pm at Arbour Lake Resident’s Association.
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You can get up to 75% back in political tax credits! #abpoli
Reminder of our event at 7:15pm to 8:30 pm at Arbour Lake Resident’s Association.
RSVP here: www.albertandp.ca/calgary-foot...
If you can’t make it, please consider making a donation: act.albertandp.ca/donate/cfth
You can get up to 75% back in political tax credits! #abpoli
December 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today’s the day!
Reminder of our event at 7:15pm to 8:30 pm at Arbour Lake Resident’s Association.
RSVP here: www.albertandp.ca/calgary-foot...
If you can’t make it, please consider making a donation: act.albertandp.ca/donate/cfth
You can get up to 75% back in political tax credits! #abpoli
Reminder of our event at 7:15pm to 8:30 pm at Arbour Lake Resident’s Association.
RSVP here: www.albertandp.ca/calgary-foot...
If you can’t make it, please consider making a donation: act.albertandp.ca/donate/cfth
You can get up to 75% back in political tax credits! #abpoli
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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
On #HumanRightsDay, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is once again showing no respect for the Canadian Charter of Human Rights.
I am confident that next election, the UCP Government will be held accountable for blatantly disregarding human rights of Albertans.
#abpoli #ableg
I am confident that next election, the UCP Government will be held accountable for blatantly disregarding human rights of Albertans.
#abpoli #ableg
December 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
On #HumanRightsDay, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is once again showing no respect for the Canadian Charter of Human Rights.
I am confident that next election, the UCP Government will be held accountable for blatantly disregarding human rights of Albertans.
#abpoli #ableg
I am confident that next election, the UCP Government will be held accountable for blatantly disregarding human rights of Albertans.
#abpoli #ableg
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“Essentially, the chief electoral officer is saying, ‘Either trust me and leave these things with me and don't interfere in the independence of my office … or keep this garbage with you and deal with it in the minister's office,’”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta amends Bill 14 after chief electoral officer raises red flag about 'partisan influence' | CBC News
The chief electoral officer copied all MLAs on a letter outlining his concerns, sent before the bill went to second reading.
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
“Essentially, the chief electoral officer is saying, ‘Either trust me and leave these things with me and don't interfere in the independence of my office … or keep this garbage with you and deal with it in the minister's office,’”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The UCP is pushing through a coal mining project that no one wants.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
The UCP would rather protect coal companies than our pristine Rocky Mountains.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The UCP is pushing through a coal mining project that no one wants.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
We'd like to know: who is this project serving? Because it sure isn't serving Albertans.
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Albertans deserve to know the cumulative total of severance costs AHS had to pay out when the government continually dismissed those with knowledge of CorruptCare. How much was wasted covering up this scandal?
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Albertans deserve to know the cumulative total of severance costs AHS had to pay out when the government continually dismissed those with knowledge of CorruptCare. How much was wasted covering up this scandal?
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare
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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
youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Name a “wilder time” for Albertans... We'll go first 🔽
Reposted by Court Ellingson
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...
Reposted by Court Ellingson
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
I had a wonderful time visiting seniors at Sage Hill Senior Living with @naheednenshi.bsky.social!
It was great to wish everyone a Happy Holiday & answer questions residents had about provincial government policies.
We will keep fighting for the best outcomes for all #seniors in Alberta!
#abpoli
It was great to wish everyone a Happy Holiday & answer questions residents had about provincial government policies.
We will keep fighting for the best outcomes for all #seniors in Alberta!
#abpoli
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I had a wonderful time visiting seniors at Sage Hill Senior Living with @naheednenshi.bsky.social!
It was great to wish everyone a Happy Holiday & answer questions residents had about provincial government policies.
We will keep fighting for the best outcomes for all #seniors in Alberta!
#abpoli
It was great to wish everyone a Happy Holiday & answer questions residents had about provincial government policies.
We will keep fighting for the best outcomes for all #seniors in Alberta!
#abpoli
Reposted by Court Ellingson
New details continue to emerge as to the extent of UCP corruption. The carefully constrained Wyant Report left more questions than answers. Albertans need & deserve a full public inquiry into CorruptCare.
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare #CallAPublicInquiry
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare #CallAPublicInquiry
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
New details continue to emerge as to the extent of UCP corruption. The carefully constrained Wyant Report left more questions than answers. Albertans need & deserve a full public inquiry into CorruptCare.
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare #CallAPublicInquiry
#abpoli #ableg #CorruptCare #CallAPublicInquiry
Schools reopened, but the crisis is not over. Many teachers are burnt-out & talk about leaving the profession.
#Schools need more EAs, classroom space & supports #for teachers who do the important work of inspiring our future leaders.
New Democrats will prioritize AB students & education workers.
#Schools need more EAs, classroom space & supports #for teachers who do the important work of inspiring our future leaders.
New Democrats will prioritize AB students & education workers.
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Danielle Smith wants to:
- withhold social services for tax-paying permanent residents & refugees
- mandate citizenship status on driver's licenses
- start an Alberta Police Force
These are worrying signs that the UCP is following Trump's playbook of US-style divisive policies.
#abpoli #ableg
- withhold social services for tax-paying permanent residents & refugees
- mandate citizenship status on driver's licenses
- start an Alberta Police Force
These are worrying signs that the UCP is following Trump's playbook of US-style divisive policies.
#abpoli #ableg
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Reposted by Court Ellingson
There are so many incredible small businesses to support this holiday season.
If you’re shopping for an audiophile this holiday season, check out Blackbyrd Myoozik! Serena Ryder, Corb Lund, Jill Barber, k.d. lang — they have it all!
If you’re shopping for an audiophile this holiday season, check out Blackbyrd Myoozik! Serena Ryder, Corb Lund, Jill Barber, k.d. lang — they have it all!
Support small businesses while shopping for the holidays!
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
There are so many incredible small businesses to support this holiday season.
If you’re shopping for an audiophile this holiday season, check out Blackbyrd Myoozik! Serena Ryder, Corb Lund, Jill Barber, k.d. lang — they have it all!
If you’re shopping for an audiophile this holiday season, check out Blackbyrd Myoozik! Serena Ryder, Corb Lund, Jill Barber, k.d. lang — they have it all!
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#ableg #abpoli #yyc #bettertogether
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December 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Coming up in just a few days! Join us!
RSVP: www.albertandp.ca/calgary-foot...
You can get up to 75% back in tax credits! A $200 donation only costs you $50!
Donate: act.albertandp.ca/donate/cfth
Become an NDP Member: act.albertandp.ca/donate/join?...
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #bettertogether
RSVP: www.albertandp.ca/calgary-foot...
You can get up to 75% back in tax credits! A $200 donation only costs you $50!
Donate: act.albertandp.ca/donate/cfth
Become an NDP Member: act.albertandp.ca/donate/join?...
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #bettertogether
Reposted by Court Ellingson
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 Court Ellingson
Danielle Smith will do whatever it takes to avoid accountability for the CorruptCare scandal.
Enough is enough.
The Premier needs to call an independent public inquiry so Albertans get the answers we deserve.
Enough is enough.
The Premier needs to call an independent public inquiry so Albertans get the answers we deserve.
Firings. Hirings. Appointments. Suspensions: the chaos is the point.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Danielle Smith will do whatever it takes to avoid accountability for the CorruptCare scandal.
Enough is enough.
The Premier needs to call an independent public inquiry so Albertans get the answers we deserve.
Enough is enough.
The Premier needs to call an independent public inquiry so Albertans get the answers we deserve.
Reposted by Court Ellingson
Recently revealed documents show UCP staff toured a potential Recovery Centre site, just before the man at the centre of the CorruptCare allegations bought the building. None of this was reviewed in the Wyant Report. 1/2 🧶 #ABLEG #ABPOLI #CorruptCare
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Recently revealed documents show UCP staff toured a potential Recovery Centre site, just before the man at the centre of the CorruptCare allegations bought the building. None of this was reviewed in the Wyant Report. 1/2 🧶 #ABLEG #ABPOLI #CorruptCare
Reposted by Court Ellingson
Our first Leader’s Gala was a resounding success: A sold-out room in downtown Calgary, full of energy, optimism, and people who believe in a better future for Alberta.
Thank you for making it such a memorable night!
We can’t wait to see you all again next year.
Thank you for making it such a memorable night!
We can’t wait to see you all again next year.
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Our first Leader’s Gala was a resounding success: A sold-out room in downtown Calgary, full of energy, optimism, and people who believe in a better future for Alberta.
Thank you for making it such a memorable night!
We can’t wait to see you all again next year.
Thank you for making it such a memorable night!
We can’t wait to see you all again next year.
Reposted by Court Ellingson
The UCP cannot fix the system THEY broke.
American-style, two-tiered healthcare will only make things worse and force Albertans to pay for the care they have a right to access.
youtube.com/shorts/K2B1D...
American-style, two-tiered healthcare will only make things worse and force Albertans to pay for the care they have a right to access.
youtube.com/shorts/K2B1D...
American-style two-tiered healthcare will not fix healthcare in Alberta.
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The UCP cannot fix the system THEY broke.
American-style, two-tiered healthcare will only make things worse and force Albertans to pay for the care they have a right to access.
youtube.com/shorts/K2B1D...
American-style, two-tiered healthcare will only make things worse and force Albertans to pay for the care they have a right to access.
youtube.com/shorts/K2B1D...