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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Today, we remember all the lives we've lost to injustice.
One life is too many. We cannot stop until we know our loved ones can safely be themselves in this world.
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One life is too many. We cannot stop until we know our loved ones can safely be themselves in this world.
youtube.com/shorts/lALMV...
Our loved ones deserve a world in which they can safely be themselves.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Today, we remember all the lives we've lost to injustice.
One life is too many. We cannot stop until we know our loved ones can safely be themselves in this world.
youtube.com/shorts/lALMV...
One life is too many. We cannot stop until we know our loved ones can safely be themselves in this world.
youtube.com/shorts/lALMV...
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What this government is doing is wrong, and people are hurting. To every trans young person and every family feeling targeted right now: you are seen, you are valued, and you belong in Alberta.
We will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
youtu.be/WgE5dmVa6AQ
We will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
youtu.be/WgE5dmVa6AQ
You belong here, and we will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What this government is doing is wrong, and people are hurting. To every trans young person and every family feeling targeted right now: you are seen, you are valued, and you belong in Alberta.
We will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
youtu.be/WgE5dmVa6AQ
We will keep fighting for your dignity, your safety, and your future.
youtu.be/WgE5dmVa6AQ
Today is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance.- a day to remember & honour those in our communities who were lost due to transphobia & anti-trans violence.
A day to renew our pledge to support the human rights of all Albertans.
A day to renew our pledge to support the human rights of all Albertans.
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Today is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance.- a day to remember & honour those in our communities who were lost due to transphobia & anti-trans violence.
A day to renew our pledge to support the human rights of all Albertans.
A day to renew our pledge to support the human rights of all Albertans.
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If the UCP is confident on the medical merits of its transgender bill, then we should hear from the CMOH on this ASAP to validate the urgency of using the notwithstanding clause, it's why you have a top doctor after all.
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 AM
If the UCP is confident on the medical merits of its transgender bill, then we should hear from the CMOH on this ASAP to validate the urgency of using the notwithstanding clause, it's why you have a top doctor after all.
Danielle Smith is doubling down on bringing American-style healthcare to Alberta where your ability to pay may determine your quality of & access to care.
The UCP didn’t campaign on this dangerous, destructive policy. If they want it, let them call an election & let Albertans decide. 1/2 #abpoli
The UCP didn’t campaign on this dangerous, destructive policy. If they want it, let them call an election & let Albertans decide. 1/2 #abpoli
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Danielle Smith is doubling down on bringing American-style healthcare to Alberta where your ability to pay may determine your quality of & access to care.
The UCP didn’t campaign on this dangerous, destructive policy. If they want it, let them call an election & let Albertans decide. 1/2 #abpoli
The UCP didn’t campaign on this dangerous, destructive policy. If they want it, let them call an election & let Albertans decide. 1/2 #abpoli
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The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is further evidence of their populist approach to policymaking.
Pluralists -- whether progressives committed to minority rights or libertarians prizing checks & balances on government power -- must stand together against this over-reach.
Pluralists -- whether progressives committed to minority rights or libertarians prizing checks & balances on government power -- must stand together against this over-reach.
Our research team has been studying polarization in Alberta for the past 5 years.
I'm becoming increasingly convinced that the elite-level divisions are not so much left-vs-right, but pluralist vs populist.+
I'm becoming increasingly convinced that the elite-level divisions are not so much left-vs-right, but pluralist vs populist.+
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is further evidence of their populist approach to policymaking.
Pluralists -- whether progressives committed to minority rights or libertarians prizing checks & balances on government power -- must stand together against this over-reach.
Pluralists -- whether progressives committed to minority rights or libertarians prizing checks & balances on government power -- must stand together against this over-reach.
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I knew that this day was coming. The UCP had been warning for months that they were going to take away the rights of transgender people (not just children but adults too). I thought I was prepared. But I am still very angry that it has happened.
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I knew that this day was coming. The UCP had been warning for months that they were going to take away the rights of transgender people (not just children but adults too). I thought I was prepared. But I am still very angry that it has happened.
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If Danielle Smith wants Albertans to pay to see a doctor, she should call the election.
Albertans have had enough of the UCP, and they want change. Alberta's New Democrats are ready.
youtube.com/shorts/NNaXV...
Albertans have had enough of the UCP, and they want change. Alberta's New Democrats are ready.
youtube.com/shorts/NNaXV...
Danielle Smith broke her promise to fix public health care. Now, she wants to privatize it.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
If Danielle Smith wants Albertans to pay to see a doctor, she should call the election.
Albertans have had enough of the UCP, and they want change. Alberta's New Democrats are ready.
youtube.com/shorts/NNaXV...
Albertans have had enough of the UCP, and they want change. Alberta's New Democrats are ready.
youtube.com/shorts/NNaXV...
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Join us for a lively discussion of party (dis)loyalty in Canada!
Book Launch + Fireside Chat
Join us for the launch of No “I” in Team with a special fireside conversation featuring the Hon. Rachel Notley!
@alexmarland.bsky.social & @jaredwesley.ca
🗓️ Friday, Dec. 5
🕓 4:00–5:30pm
📍 Alfred Sorensen Community Hall, Edmonton
Free registration: bit.ly/TeamBook25
Join us for the launch of No “I” in Team with a special fireside conversation featuring the Hon. Rachel Notley!
@alexmarland.bsky.social & @jaredwesley.ca
🗓️ Friday, Dec. 5
🕓 4:00–5:30pm
📍 Alfred Sorensen Community Hall, Edmonton
Free registration: bit.ly/TeamBook25
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Join us for a lively discussion of party (dis)loyalty in Canada!
Albertans & their elected leaders have are clear - they don’t want a provincial police force.
But Danielle Smith & the UCP keep barrelling ahead creating a product their intended customers have told them they don’t want.
I asked why. #ableg
But Danielle Smith & the UCP keep barrelling ahead creating a product their intended customers have told them they don’t want.
I asked why. #ableg
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Albertans & their elected leaders have are clear - they don’t want a provincial police force.
But Danielle Smith & the UCP keep barrelling ahead creating a product their intended customers have told them they don’t want.
I asked why. #ableg
But Danielle Smith & the UCP keep barrelling ahead creating a product their intended customers have told them they don’t want.
I asked why. #ableg
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When the UCP uses the notwithstanding clause tomorrow, watch defenders say, "it's totally legal" or "we had no choice."
They're deflecting.
The UCP wants to exact as much harm on transgender folks as possible. And they know their actions are not justifiable in a democratic society.
Who's next?
They're deflecting.
The UCP wants to exact as much harm on transgender folks as possible. And they know their actions are not justifiable in a democratic society.
Who's next?
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
When the UCP uses the notwithstanding clause tomorrow, watch defenders say, "it's totally legal" or "we had no choice."
They're deflecting.
The UCP wants to exact as much harm on transgender folks as possible. And they know their actions are not justifiable in a democratic society.
Who's next?
They're deflecting.
The UCP wants to exact as much harm on transgender folks as possible. And they know their actions are not justifiable in a democratic society.
Who's next?
A reminder:
1. Don’t stop contacting your UCP MLA, the Education Minister & the Premier to tell them you object to their preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause.
2. Be civil when you do. Don’t swear. Don’t lob insults. Just firmly express your opposition. #abpoli
1. Don’t stop contacting your UCP MLA, the Education Minister & the Premier to tell them you object to their preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause.
2. Be civil when you do. Don’t swear. Don’t lob insults. Just firmly express your opposition. #abpoli
An errant voicemail from a UCP MLA shows just how much pressure they're facing from constituents over their use of the notwithstanding clause.
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/what-happe...
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/what-happe...
What happens when you call your MLA?
An errant voicemail gives us insight into how the UCP is handling the backlash against its use of the notwithstanding clause. They're not doing well.
drjaredwesley.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A reminder:
1. Don’t stop contacting your UCP MLA, the Education Minister & the Premier to tell them you object to their preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause.
2. Be civil when you do. Don’t swear. Don’t lob insults. Just firmly express your opposition. #abpoli
1. Don’t stop contacting your UCP MLA, the Education Minister & the Premier to tell them you object to their preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause.
2. Be civil when you do. Don’t swear. Don’t lob insults. Just firmly express your opposition. #abpoli
My pleasure to join you! #abpoli
Thank you to MLA @dshepyeg.bsky.social for coming down to the #CalgaryFoothills AGM last night! We are thrilled to have elected a new executive team and created momentum in this great constituency!
Let's get to work and ensure a better future for all, because we are #bettertogether.
Let's get to work and ensure a better future for all, because we are #bettertogether.
November 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
My pleasure to join you! #abpoli
Having a fantastic time at the Alberta Municipalities convention in Calgary.
Good conversation this morning with some new & returning African/Caribbean/Black councillors from across the province.
Wonderful to see the diversity of our province being reflected in local government! #ableg
Good conversation this morning with some new & returning African/Caribbean/Black councillors from across the province.
Wonderful to see the diversity of our province being reflected in local government! #ableg
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Having a fantastic time at the Alberta Municipalities convention in Calgary.
Good conversation this morning with some new & returning African/Caribbean/Black councillors from across the province.
Wonderful to see the diversity of our province being reflected in local government! #ableg
Good conversation this morning with some new & returning African/Caribbean/Black councillors from across the province.
Wonderful to see the diversity of our province being reflected in local government! #ableg
Albertans across our province are speaking out.
They’ve had enough of a government dismantling the public services they depend on and trampling their rights.
They deserve better than the UCP and their endless distractions.
Alberta’s New Democrats are ready to bring change.
Join us. #abpoli
They’ve had enough of a government dismantling the public services they depend on and trampling their rights.
They deserve better than the UCP and their endless distractions.
Alberta’s New Democrats are ready to bring change.
Join us. #abpoli
Albertans want to bring back the Alberta advantage – an affordable life, fairness, and opportunity.
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
You deserve better. Alberta’s New Democrats are ready.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Albertans across our province are speaking out.
They’ve had enough of a government dismantling the public services they depend on and trampling their rights.
They deserve better than the UCP and their endless distractions.
Alberta’s New Democrats are ready to bring change.
Join us. #abpoli
They’ve had enough of a government dismantling the public services they depend on and trampling their rights.
They deserve better than the UCP and their endless distractions.
Alberta’s New Democrats are ready to bring change.
Join us. #abpoli
It was an honour to join the Loyal Edmonton Regiment today for their Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall.
Thank you to everyone who came to pay their respects.
Lest we forget. #abpoli
Thank you to everyone who came to pay their respects.
Lest we forget. #abpoli
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It was an honour to join the Loyal Edmonton Regiment today for their Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall.
Thank you to everyone who came to pay their respects.
Lest we forget. #abpoli
Thank you to everyone who came to pay their respects.
Lest we forget. #abpoli
Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those whose lives were forever changed as they fought to defend our rights and freedoms.
And we give our thanks to those who served and those who serve today for their service and sacrifice.
Lest we forget. #abpoli
And we give our thanks to those who served and those who serve today for their service and sacrifice.
Lest we forget. #abpoli
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those whose lives were forever changed as they fought to defend our rights and freedoms.
And we give our thanks to those who served and those who serve today for their service and sacrifice.
Lest we forget. #abpoli
And we give our thanks to those who served and those who serve today for their service and sacrifice.
Lest we forget. #abpoli
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The suspension of obstetrical services in Cold Lake is unacceptable. Families in Cold Lake and across Alberta deserve access to safe, reliable care close to home, not months of uncertainty.
Danielle Smith and the UCP govt have failed to properly support rural health care. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli
Danielle Smith and the UCP govt have failed to properly support rural health care. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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On her radio show this past weekend, Danielle Smith doubled down on her populist math. If we have 51,000 teachers and 750,000 students why aren’t our classes sizes 14 to 1? Let’s break down some obvious issues with that math.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
On her radio show this past weekend, Danielle Smith doubled down on her populist math. If we have 51,000 teachers and 750,000 students why aren’t our classes sizes 14 to 1? Let’s break down some obvious issues with that math.
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By using s33 pre-emptively, the UCP is not simply admitting that their laws are breaching Charter rights. (Governments have done that before.)
By foregoing judicial review, they are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a democratic society.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
By foregoing judicial review, they are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a democratic society.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
By using s33 pre-emptively, the UCP is not simply admitting that their laws are breaching Charter rights. (Governments have done that before.)
By foregoing judicial review, they are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a democratic society.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
By foregoing judicial review, they are further admitting that their laws cannot be justified in a democratic society.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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One of our (newly elected) City Council's first orders of business was to *unanimously* approve $1 million to expand access to day shelter space in Edmonton. 👏🏻
Here's our op-ed from last month on why this is so needed. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
#yegcc
Here's our op-ed from last month on why this is so needed. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
#yegcc
Opinion: Cuts have left Edmonton's homeless with nowhere to go
Too few Edmontonians are aware a tidal wave of recent funding cuts and closures has wiped the city’s daytime drop-in spaces off the map.
edmontonjournal.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
One of our (newly elected) City Council's first orders of business was to *unanimously* approve $1 million to expand access to day shelter space in Edmonton. 👏🏻
Here's our op-ed from last month on why this is so needed. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
#yegcc
Here's our op-ed from last month on why this is so needed. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
#yegcc
Albertans know we can do amazing things when we work together.
But Danielle Smith & the UCP just want power - to pick fights & tear things down.
We need change. We deserve an ethical, competent government that’s in this for you.
Help us get there:
volunteer.albertandp.ca/ECTR #abpoli
But Danielle Smith & the UCP just want power - to pick fights & tear things down.
We need change. We deserve an ethical, competent government that’s in this for you.
Help us get there:
volunteer.albertandp.ca/ECTR #abpoli
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Albertans know we can do amazing things when we work together.
But Danielle Smith & the UCP just want power - to pick fights & tear things down.
We need change. We deserve an ethical, competent government that’s in this for you.
Help us get there:
volunteer.albertandp.ca/ECTR #abpoli
But Danielle Smith & the UCP just want power - to pick fights & tear things down.
We need change. We deserve an ethical, competent government that’s in this for you.
Help us get there:
volunteer.albertandp.ca/ECTR #abpoli
According to the responsible minister, Jason Nixon, this is a “fake NDP crisis.”
The UCP wilfully ignore the realities we see on our streets & in our hospitals, the suffering of these Albertans & the impacts on our communities.
It’s callous, incompetent & cruel.
Albertans deserve better. #ableg
The UCP wilfully ignore the realities we see on our streets & in our hospitals, the suffering of these Albertans & the impacts on our communities.
It’s callous, incompetent & cruel.
Albertans deserve better. #ableg
On our op-ed page: researchers make the argument that Edmonton might be the frostbite capital of the world, largely due to street homelessness. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Edmonton doesn't have to be the frostbite capital of the world
Severe frostbite injuries are entirely preventable - together, let’s work towards a city where no one gets left out in the cold.
edmontonjournal.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
According to the responsible minister, Jason Nixon, this is a “fake NDP crisis.”
The UCP wilfully ignore the realities we see on our streets & in our hospitals, the suffering of these Albertans & the impacts on our communities.
It’s callous, incompetent & cruel.
Albertans deserve better. #ableg
The UCP wilfully ignore the realities we see on our streets & in our hospitals, the suffering of these Albertans & the impacts on our communities.
It’s callous, incompetent & cruel.
Albertans deserve better. #ableg