David Shepherd
@dshepyeg.bsky.social
MLA for Edmonton-City Centre • Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services • Cyclist • Musician • Mild Comic Book Geek •
Reposted by David Shepherd
A question I keep hearing from folks across Canada is pretty simple: “What the heck is going on in Alberta?” It’s a fair question, given all the headlines lately.
Separatism is a real threat, and it’s time for Canada, politicians and citizens alike, to act.
Separatism is a real threat, and it’s time for Canada, politicians and citizens alike, to act.
January 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
A question I keep hearing from folks across Canada is pretty simple: “What the heck is going on in Alberta?” It’s a fair question, given all the headlines lately.
Separatism is a real threat, and it’s time for Canada, politicians and citizens alike, to act.
Separatism is a real threat, and it’s time for Canada, politicians and citizens alike, to act.
Did you know that before I was a politician, I was a musician?
Join me next Tuesday, January 20, for a live performance by me and my friend, singer/guitarist Gary Martin, Prince of Blues.
It’s going to be good!
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli #yegmusic
Join me next Tuesday, January 20, for a live performance by me and my friend, singer/guitarist Gary Martin, Prince of Blues.
It’s going to be good!
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli #yegmusic
January 16, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Did you know that before I was a politician, I was a musician?
Join me next Tuesday, January 20, for a live performance by me and my friend, singer/guitarist Gary Martin, Prince of Blues.
It’s going to be good!
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli #yegmusic
Join me next Tuesday, January 20, for a live performance by me and my friend, singer/guitarist Gary Martin, Prince of Blues.
It’s going to be good!
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli #yegmusic
Reposted by David Shepherd
🚨 WATCH LIVE as Sarah Hoffman, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister for Hospital and Surgical Health Facilities, responds to the growing crisis in Alberta’s hospitals and ERs following the government’s acute care update.
Albertans Need Solutions NOW to the UCP's Health Care Chaos
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
www.youtube.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
🚨 WATCH LIVE as Sarah Hoffman, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister for Hospital and Surgical Health Facilities, responds to the growing crisis in Alberta’s hospitals and ERs following the government’s acute care update.
Reposted by David Shepherd
There’s no time for patience when patients need help.
Tell Danielle Smith it's time to step up, take accountability, and act: albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare
youtube.com/shorts/glBfh...
Tell Danielle Smith it's time to step up, take accountability, and act: albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare
youtube.com/shorts/glBfh...
We've run out of time.
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
youtube.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM
There’s no time for patience when patients need help.
Tell Danielle Smith it's time to step up, take accountability, and act: albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare
youtube.com/shorts/glBfh...
Tell Danielle Smith it's time to step up, take accountability, and act: albertandp.ca/protect-healthcare
youtube.com/shorts/glBfh...
Reposted by David Shepherd
🚨 Overcrowded
🚨 Unsafe
🚨 Stretched beyond capacity
Doctors and patients are sounding the alarm that our hospitals and ERs are in crisis, but the UCP government remains silent.
Albertans should be able to access quality health care when they need it, where they need it. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli
🚨 Unsafe
🚨 Stretched beyond capacity
Doctors and patients are sounding the alarm that our hospitals and ERs are in crisis, but the UCP government remains silent.
Albertans should be able to access quality health care when they need it, where they need it. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Our healthcare system is in crisis, hospitals overcrowded & patients at risk.
All thanks to the endless stream of cuts, corruption and chaos coming from the UCP.
They can’t keep ignoring this. They must take action immediately.
youtu.be/4wMvmjHp3H4?... #abpoli
All thanks to the endless stream of cuts, corruption and chaos coming from the UCP.
They can’t keep ignoring this. They must take action immediately.
youtu.be/4wMvmjHp3H4?... #abpoli
Albertans Are Being Hurt by the UCP’s Refusal to Address Healthcare Crisis
YouTube video by David Shepherd
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Our healthcare system is in crisis, hospitals overcrowded & patients at risk.
All thanks to the endless stream of cuts, corruption and chaos coming from the UCP.
They can’t keep ignoring this. They must take action immediately.
youtu.be/4wMvmjHp3H4?... #abpoli
All thanks to the endless stream of cuts, corruption and chaos coming from the UCP.
They can’t keep ignoring this. They must take action immediately.
youtu.be/4wMvmjHp3H4?... #abpoli
Reposted by David Shepherd
"It feels like the UCP is still in vacation mode."
Smith and the UCP's four health ministers have been silent for too long. It's time to step up, take accountability and act.
globalnews.ca/news/1161003...
Smith and the UCP's four health ministers have been silent for too long. It's time to step up, take accountability and act.
globalnews.ca/news/1161003...
Alberta NDP calls on Danielle Smith to acknowledge, address ER capacity ‘crisis’ | Globalnews.ca
Alberta's Opposition NDP says instead of directing resources towards fixing long emergency department wait times, "it feels like the UCP is still on vacation mode.”
globalnews.ca
January 13, 2026 at 12:59 AM
"It feels like the UCP is still in vacation mode."
Smith and the UCP's four health ministers have been silent for too long. It's time to step up, take accountability and act.
globalnews.ca/news/1161003...
Smith and the UCP's four health ministers have been silent for too long. It's time to step up, take accountability and act.
globalnews.ca/news/1161003...
Only 8 days left to get your tickets for Moments & Metaphors!
And only a couple left if you want to join me to enjoy an amazing 4-course Caribbean feast from Cafe Caribbean & learn about my favourite meal as a kid…
Get your tickets today!
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
And only a couple left if you want to join me to enjoy an amazing 4-course Caribbean feast from Cafe Caribbean & learn about my favourite meal as a kid…
Get your tickets today!
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
January 12, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Only 8 days left to get your tickets for Moments & Metaphors!
And only a couple left if you want to join me to enjoy an amazing 4-course Caribbean feast from Cafe Caribbean & learn about my favourite meal as a kid…
Get your tickets today!
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
And only a couple left if you want to join me to enjoy an amazing 4-course Caribbean feast from Cafe Caribbean & learn about my favourite meal as a kid…
Get your tickets today!
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
I love coffee - the ritual of making it, the diversity of its flavours & the way it can bring people together.
On Tues., Jan. 20th, I want to share that love with you. Join me for a unique coffee experience at Moments & Metaphors.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
On Tues., Jan. 20th, I want to share that love with you. Join me for a unique coffee experience at Moments & Metaphors.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
January 10, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I love coffee - the ritual of making it, the diversity of its flavours & the way it can bring people together.
On Tues., Jan. 20th, I want to share that love with you. Join me for a unique coffee experience at Moments & Metaphors.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
On Tues., Jan. 20th, I want to share that love with you. Join me for a unique coffee experience at Moments & Metaphors.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
Tuesday, January 20, join me for an amazing evening built around the things I love:
🧑🏿🍳 Good food
☕️ Good coffee
🎶 Good music
🫂 Good people
A night designed to bring people together.
Come curious - leave connected.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
🧑🏿🍳 Good food
☕️ Good coffee
🎶 Good music
🫂 Good people
A night designed to bring people together.
Come curious - leave connected.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
January 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Tuesday, January 20, join me for an amazing evening built around the things I love:
🧑🏿🍳 Good food
☕️ Good coffee
🎶 Good music
🫂 Good people
A night designed to bring people together.
Come curious - leave connected.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
🧑🏿🍳 Good food
☕️ Good coffee
🎶 Good music
🫂 Good people
A night designed to bring people together.
Come curious - leave connected.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
Reposted by David Shepherd
Doctors call for a state of emergency as Edmonton hospitals remain over capacity - and three patients died at Grey Nuns ER in one night.
The province says such action would be "misguided and would add nothing to what is already being done."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
The province says such action would be "misguided and would add nothing to what is already being done."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
January 8, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Doctors call for a state of emergency as Edmonton hospitals remain over capacity - and three patients died at Grey Nuns ER in one night.
The province says such action would be "misguided and would add nothing to what is already being done."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
The province says such action would be "misguided and would add nothing to what is already being done."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Reposted by David Shepherd
Anyone who doubts an Alberta Police Force would be closer to ICE than the RCMP needs to pay closer attention to detail. And motive.
January 8, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Anyone who doubts an Alberta Police Force would be closer to ICE than the RCMP needs to pay closer attention to detail. And motive.
Reposted by David Shepherd
Alberta Health Services' former CEO alleges she has been subject to an intimidation campaign since suing the govt.
Athana Mentzelopoulos speaks about it publically for the first time -->
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social
Athana Mentzelopoulos speaks about it publically for the first time -->
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social
Former head of AHS says she faced campaign of intimidation since lawsuit against Alberta government
Athana Mentzelopoulos says she was targeted by the same individuals who were accused of harassing a potential witness in the case
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Alberta Health Services' former CEO alleges she has been subject to an intimidation campaign since suing the govt.
Athana Mentzelopoulos speaks about it publically for the first time -->
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social
Athana Mentzelopoulos speaks about it publically for the first time -->
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... By @mattscace.bsky.social
Join me on Tuesday, January 20 for an event like you’ve never seen before.
Moments & Metaphors - a chance to get to know me & connect with some of the amazing people I’ve met in community across our city.
It’s going to be an incredible evening.
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
Moments & Metaphors - a chance to get to know me & connect with some of the amazing people I’ve met in community across our city.
It’s going to be an incredible evening.
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
January 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Join me on Tuesday, January 20 for an event like you’ve never seen before.
Moments & Metaphors - a chance to get to know me & connect with some of the amazing people I’ve met in community across our city.
It’s going to be an incredible evening.
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
Moments & Metaphors - a chance to get to know me & connect with some of the amazing people I’ve met in community across our city.
It’s going to be an incredible evening.
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
It’s been quite a road from getting elected as a fresh-faced “kid” in 2015 to where I am today.
A lot of learning, a lot of growth & a lot of love for what I get to do & the people I get to do it with.
I want to share some of that with you.
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 1/2 #abpoli
A lot of learning, a lot of growth & a lot of love for what I get to do & the people I get to do it with.
I want to share some of that with you.
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 1/2 #abpoli
January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
It’s been quite a road from getting elected as a fresh-faced “kid” in 2015 to where I am today.
A lot of learning, a lot of growth & a lot of love for what I get to do & the people I get to do it with.
I want to share some of that with you.
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 1/2 #abpoli
A lot of learning, a lot of growth & a lot of love for what I get to do & the people I get to do it with.
I want to share some of that with you.
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 1/2 #abpoli
In December, the UCP passed Bill 13, banning professional regulators, like those overseeing doctors & other healthcare workers, lawyers and more, from implementing initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion or requiring training in cultural competency. #abpoli
January 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
In December, the UCP passed Bill 13, banning professional regulators, like those overseeing doctors & other healthcare workers, lawyers and more, from implementing initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion or requiring training in cultural competency. #abpoli
Happy new year!
Just realized that in the hustle of the holidays, I forgot to post these pics from my 2nd annual Carol Sing with the fine folks at Kiwanis Place.
We had a wonderful night singing some old favourites & enjoying Xmas goodies.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! #abpoli
Just realized that in the hustle of the holidays, I forgot to post these pics from my 2nd annual Carol Sing with the fine folks at Kiwanis Place.
We had a wonderful night singing some old favourites & enjoying Xmas goodies.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! #abpoli
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Happy new year!
Just realized that in the hustle of the holidays, I forgot to post these pics from my 2nd annual Carol Sing with the fine folks at Kiwanis Place.
We had a wonderful night singing some old favourites & enjoying Xmas goodies.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! #abpoli
Just realized that in the hustle of the holidays, I forgot to post these pics from my 2nd annual Carol Sing with the fine folks at Kiwanis Place.
We had a wonderful night singing some old favourites & enjoying Xmas goodies.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! #abpoli
We need your help.
It’s an honour to be your voice, to stand up for you & against so many damaging decisions from the UCP.
But to get the UCP out & bring ethical competent government back, we need your support.
Any amount helps, plus you get a tax credit!
act.albertandp.ca/donate/ectr #abpoli
It’s an honour to be your voice, to stand up for you & against so many damaging decisions from the UCP.
But to get the UCP out & bring ethical competent government back, we need your support.
Any amount helps, plus you get a tax credit!
act.albertandp.ca/donate/ectr #abpoli
December 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We need your help.
It’s an honour to be your voice, to stand up for you & against so many damaging decisions from the UCP.
But to get the UCP out & bring ethical competent government back, we need your support.
Any amount helps, plus you get a tax credit!
act.albertandp.ca/donate/ectr #abpoli
It’s an honour to be your voice, to stand up for you & against so many damaging decisions from the UCP.
But to get the UCP out & bring ethical competent government back, we need your support.
Any amount helps, plus you get a tax credit!
act.albertandp.ca/donate/ectr #abpoli
Join me on Tuesday, January 20 for an amazing evening - 3 unique experiences curated to let you share in some of the things I love.
If you believe in & appreciate my work with Alberta’s New Democrats, come share a night with me.
Tickets available here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
If you believe in & appreciate my work with Alberta’s New Democrats, come share a night with me.
Tickets available here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
December 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Join me on Tuesday, January 20 for an amazing evening - 3 unique experiences curated to let you share in some of the things I love.
If you believe in & appreciate my work with Alberta’s New Democrats, come share a night with me.
Tickets available here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
If you believe in & appreciate my work with Alberta’s New Democrats, come share a night with me.
Tickets available here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
Reposted by David Shepherd
Just making things up as they go along.
If this were continuous improvement, we'd say they were building an airplane while flying it.
This populist policymaking is more like like removiny the bolts mid-flight and replacing them with duct tape, ideology, and wishful thinking.
If this were continuous improvement, we'd say they were building an airplane while flying it.
This populist policymaking is more like like removiny the bolts mid-flight and replacing them with duct tape, ideology, and wishful thinking.
December 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Just making things up as they go along.
If this were continuous improvement, we'd say they were building an airplane while flying it.
This populist policymaking is more like like removiny the bolts mid-flight and replacing them with duct tape, ideology, and wishful thinking.
If this were continuous improvement, we'd say they were building an airplane while flying it.
This populist policymaking is more like like removiny the bolts mid-flight and replacing them with duct tape, ideology, and wishful thinking.
Throw back to last week when Janis Irwin, Janet Eremenko & I got a chance to check out CMHA Edmonton’s beautiful new space on 106 Street!
CMHA does amazing work providing supports, services & resources to help individuals & their families to support their mental health. #ableg
CMHA does amazing work providing supports, services & resources to help individuals & their families to support their mental health. #ableg
December 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Throw back to last week when Janis Irwin, Janet Eremenko & I got a chance to check out CMHA Edmonton’s beautiful new space on 106 Street!
CMHA does amazing work providing supports, services & resources to help individuals & their families to support their mental health. #ableg
CMHA does amazing work providing supports, services & resources to help individuals & their families to support their mental health. #ableg
10 years ago, I walked into one of my 1st events as an MLA, a consultation with Boyle Street Community Services on building a purpose-built space for their important work.
Today I joined them to see that dream come true with the opening of okimaw peyesew kamik, the King Thunderbird Centre. #abpoli
Today I joined them to see that dream come true with the opening of okimaw peyesew kamik, the King Thunderbird Centre. #abpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
10 years ago, I walked into one of my 1st events as an MLA, a consultation with Boyle Street Community Services on building a purpose-built space for their important work.
Today I joined them to see that dream come true with the opening of okimaw peyesew kamik, the King Thunderbird Centre. #abpoli
Today I joined them to see that dream come true with the opening of okimaw peyesew kamik, the King Thunderbird Centre. #abpoli
Reposted by David Shepherd
We are so lucky to have @amandachapman.bsky.social.
She listens, she stands up for her constituents, and she fights for a better Alberta every day. She is the best.
She listens, she stands up for her constituents, and she fights for a better Alberta every day. She is the best.
We are so lucky to have Amanda Chapman.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We are so lucky to have @amandachapman.bsky.social.
She listens, she stands up for her constituents, and she fights for a better Alberta every day. She is the best.
She listens, she stands up for her constituents, and she fights for a better Alberta every day. She is the best.
My thoughts on UCP’s repeated decisions to use the notwithstanding clause to strip Albertans of their charter rights.
The UCP think they above being questioned & any accountability or transparency.
And they’ll do anything & trample on anyone to hold onto power.
youtu.be/FD2uG-dGVHk?... #abpoli
The UCP think they above being questioned & any accountability or transparency.
And they’ll do anything & trample on anyone to hold onto power.
youtu.be/FD2uG-dGVHk?... #abpoli
The UCP Are Trampling Albertan’s Rights
YouTube video by David Shepherd
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
My thoughts on UCP’s repeated decisions to use the notwithstanding clause to strip Albertans of their charter rights.
The UCP think they above being questioned & any accountability or transparency.
And they’ll do anything & trample on anyone to hold onto power.
youtu.be/FD2uG-dGVHk?... #abpoli
The UCP think they above being questioned & any accountability or transparency.
And they’ll do anything & trample on anyone to hold onto power.
youtu.be/FD2uG-dGVHk?... #abpoli
Reposted by David Shepherd
"I hate it here!"
"I'm moving!"
"There's no hope!"
Lots of Albertans are feeding the very toxicity they're fed up with right now.
There are better ways to channel your frustration. 10, in fact.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
"I'm moving!"
"There's no hope!"
Lots of Albertans are feeding the very toxicity they're fed up with right now.
There are better ways to channel your frustration. 10, in fact.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
December 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"I hate it here!"
"I'm moving!"
"There's no hope!"
Lots of Albertans are feeding the very toxicity they're fed up with right now.
There are better ways to channel your frustration. 10, in fact.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
"I'm moving!"
"There's no hope!"
Lots of Albertans are feeding the very toxicity they're fed up with right now.
There are better ways to channel your frustration. 10, in fact.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...