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Court Ellingson

@courtellingson.bsky.social

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Economic and Community Development Researcher & Strategist. MLA for Calgary-Foothills. Alberta's Shadow Minister for Finance. Proud caretaker of a cat named Toto.

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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 22d

As part of our Alberta New Democrat "Better Together" outreach, I'm hosting an "Ask Me Anything" event for #Calgary Foothills residents.

We'll discuss what a prosperous #Alberta looks like & what policies we need today.

See you there!

RSVP: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/events/event...

#abpoli #ableg

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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 2d

It was great to celebrate Banff Pride this past weekend! We must continue to support each other no matter who we love.

Diversity and inclusion make for a better society, and a better #Canada.

#Pride #abpoli #yyc

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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 2d

I want to wish everyone who celebrates a joyous Mid-Autumn Festival!

This is a special time for many, it's a time for reflection and reunion.

#MidAutumnFestival #abpoli #yyc

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 2d

Teachers show up for Alberta's kids every single day.
Today, on World Teacher's Day, we showed up for them. ❤️

#WeStandWithTeachers

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 3d

Alberta’s New Democrats stand with teachers. ❤️

Today, we unanimously voted to:
🪧 recognize and respect the work of teachers and education professionals
🗳️ defend and respect collective bargaining & strongly condemn any attempt to undermine it.
⁠✊ stand in solidarity with teachers if they strike

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 4d

Danielle Smith's 'plan' for a pipeline is nothing but a pipe dream.

There's no route, no partner, no funding, and no consultation. Just another $14 million of taxpayer funds wasted on a project that does nothing and goes nowhere.

Alberta's New Democrats got it done once, and we'll do it again.

Danielle Smith's 'plan' for a pipeline is nothing but a pipe dream.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 4d

Provincial Council is underway in Red Deer! 🧡

Alberta’s New Democrats come together to connect, organize, and plan for the better future we all deserve.

We’re moments away from hearing Leader, @naheednenshi.bsky.social, on HOW WE WIN.

Members, you can join us online - check your inbox!

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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 5d

It was a pleasure to attend the opening of the Infinity Health clinic in #CalgaryFoothills! This is a huge win for the community.

Infinity Health is the first Indigenous owned healthcare provider in Calgary. It's important we work towards #reconcilliation always.

#abpoli #yyc

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 6d

A committee can't build a pipeline, especially when there's no route, no proponent, and no real funding. There’s also no commitment from the federal government to repeal the legislation that would make this pipeline possible.

In Danielle Smith's own words, this is an 'utter failure.'

'An utter failure:' UCP government announces yet another committee

Danielle Smith herself said it would be “an utter failure” to have the government build a project like this, and yet here we are.

www.albertandpcaucus.ca

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 7d

As of today, Alberta officially has the lowest minimum wage in Canada. It hasn't increased since 2018, and that is unacceptable.

The UCP's refusal to act has left too many Albertans struggling to make ends meet for too long.

We need to raise the minimum wage and index it to inflation. Now.

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Kathleen Ganley @kathleenganley.bsky.social · 7d

Alberta has the lowest minimum wage in the country.

Alberta has the highest youth unemployment in the country.

This is a very strong argument AGAINST the idea that raising the minimum wage increases youth unemployment.

Why did Smith say the opposite - she is lying or incompetent. #AbLeg

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Despite having months to put forward a respectable offer, Danielle Smith chose chaos, cuts, and cruelty yet again.

In response, Alberta's teachers overwhelmingly voted to reject their deal.

Alberta's New Democrats value public education.
Today, and always, we stand with you. youtu.be/pEaYRJ7aW-k

Alberta's New Democrats stands with teachers, students, and parents.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember a dark past and we continue the work toward building a better future.

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We are building a better future for all.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Last night, Bruce McAllister, the voice of this government, suggested a young student be beaten after daring to ask about education funding and the teachers strike. /1

Zdenek Niederle @zdenekniederle.bsky.social · 8d

Disgraceful conduct by Bruce McCallister at last night's Alberta Next Panel in Calgary. @abdanielsmith.bsky.social and her bullies have no place in leadership. Silencing and threatening a citizen is cowardly. Evan deserves an apology.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds town hall in Calgary – September 29, 2025

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 8d

Reminder:

Bruce McAllister doesn’t respect Albertans.

The Premier knows this and is paying him $825,000 to berate citizens in these so-called “town halls.”

We deserve better.

Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · Aug 15

Are you sure you’re listening? 🤨

Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.

It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Worksheets aren't classrooms.

Danielle Smith will spend millions of public dollars on everything but offering teachers a fair deal.

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Worksheets aren't classrooms, Premier.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 8d

Things Danielle Smith will spend millions of public dollars on:
✅ Advertising war against teachers
✅ Distributing worksheets

Things Danielle Smith won't spend any public dollars on:
❌ Improving public education

Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Worksheets aren't classrooms.

Danielle Smith will spend millions of public dollars on everything but offering teachers a fair deal.

youtube.com/shorts/lzFsB...

Worksheets aren't classrooms, Premier.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

The news that Imperial Oil is closing its Calgary office and cutting jobs is a significant blow to Calgary's and Alberta's economies.

We need a Premier who keeps Alberta’s investment market competitive, instead of chasing separatism.
Read my full statement: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/na...

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 8d

Today, and always, Alberta's New Democrats stand with you.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 9d

From agriculture to energy, social innovation to the environment, the folks here at Northwestern Polytech are building Alberta’s future.

Thanks for inviting me to visit your impressive campus!

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Northwestern Polytech is building Alberta's future

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 9d

Alberta's students are worth so much more than the lowest per-student funding in the country.

Investing in education is the BEST thing we could do to build a better future for our province. We'll never stop fighting for that.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 7d

They cut off his mic.
We’re giving him the floor.

Join Evan Li and me for a conversation tonight!

⏰ 8 PM
📺 YouTube Live: youtube.com/@naheednensh...

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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 7d

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the generations of Indigenous communities who never received justice.

Let's remember the children who were taken from their families, and the survivors who carry those memories.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 11d

Grande Prairie, thank you for making our last Better Together town hall such a memorable one!

Hearing your stories, your fears, and your hopes and dreams for this beautiful province we call home was inspiring!

We'll be back again soon!

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Court Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 11d

Celebrating different cultures & diversity is part of what makes me proud to be #Canadian.

The Sherwood Multicultural Festival was a great example of how unique our community is! I met people from different backgrounds & learned about their cultures.

We are all on #TeamCanada.