David Shepherd
@dshepyeg.bsky.social
MLA for Edmonton-City Centre • Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Emergency Services • Cyclist • Musician • Mild Comic Book Geek •
And still the UCP refuse to listen to doctors, acknowledge the crisis or step up to address it.
Doctors are clear - these situations are disturbingly common & will continue unless real action is taken. Today.
Albertans deserve answers & action. Now.
www.hannaherald.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli
Doctors are clear - these situations are disturbingly common & will continue unless real action is taken. Today.
Albertans deserve answers & action. Now.
www.hannaherald.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli
January 20, 2026 at 4:09 PM
And still the UCP refuse to listen to doctors, acknowledge the crisis or step up to address it.
Doctors are clear - these situations are disturbingly common & will continue unless real action is taken. Today.
Albertans deserve answers & action. Now.
www.hannaherald.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli
Doctors are clear - these situations are disturbingly common & will continue unless real action is taken. Today.
Albertans deserve answers & action. Now.
www.hannaherald.com/news/local-n...
#abpoli
The crisis in our hospitals continues to grow &doctors are speaking out, sharing stories of near misses & lost lives due to overcrowding.
And they’re very clear about the cause - the failure of the UCP to properly fund healthcare or invest in the resources needed by a growing population. #abpoli
And they’re very clear about the cause - the failure of the UCP to properly fund healthcare or invest in the resources needed by a growing population. #abpoli
January 20, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The crisis in our hospitals continues to grow &doctors are speaking out, sharing stories of near misses & lost lives due to overcrowding.
And they’re very clear about the cause - the failure of the UCP to properly fund healthcare or invest in the resources needed by a growing population. #abpoli
And they’re very clear about the cause - the failure of the UCP to properly fund healthcare or invest in the resources needed by a growing population. #abpoli
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
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
Choose your experience:
🇹🇹 An intimate Carribean-themed dinner catered by Cafe Caribbean
☕️ Coffee tasting with interactive latte art
🎶A live musical performance by…me!
I hope to see you there!
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
🇹🇹 An intimate Carribean-themed dinner catered by Cafe Caribbean
☕️ Coffee tasting with interactive latte art
🎶A live musical performance by…me!
I hope to see you there!
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
January 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Choose your experience:
🇹🇹 An intimate Carribean-themed dinner catered by Cafe Caribbean
☕️ Coffee tasting with interactive latte art
🎶A live musical performance by…me!
I hope to see you there!
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
🇹🇹 An intimate Carribean-themed dinner catered by Cafe Caribbean
☕️ Coffee tasting with interactive latte art
🎶A live musical performance by…me!
I hope to see you there!
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... #abpoli
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
Join me for a night of good food, good music & even better conversation.
A night of Moments & Metaphors.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 2/2 #abpoli
A night of Moments & Metaphors.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 2/2 #abpoli
January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Join me for a night of good food, good music & even better conversation.
A night of Moments & Metaphors.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 2/2 #abpoli
A night of Moments & Metaphors.
Get your tickets here:
www.albertandp.ca/moments-meta... 2/2 #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
This is deeply concerning. Albertans deserve a government that puts their needs ahead of its own short-sighted political posturing.
Better is possible, but not with the UCP. #abpoli
Better is possible, but not with the UCP. #abpoli
January 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
This is deeply concerning. Albertans deserve a government that puts their needs ahead of its own short-sighted political posturing.
Better is possible, but not with the UCP. #abpoli
Better is possible, but not with the UCP. #abpoli
On Friday, Drs. Kannin Osei-Tutu, Bukola Salami and Malinda Smith published an excellent opinion piece raising concerns about how this may impact Black professionals and all diverse Albertans when they need services or supports.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #abpoli
January 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
On Friday, Drs. Kannin Osei-Tutu, Bukola Salami and Malinda Smith published an excellent opinion piece raising concerns about how this may impact Black professionals and all diverse Albertans when they need services or supports.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #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
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
And it was a particular pleasure to see former BSCS Executive Director Julian Daly again.
Julian’s hard work & advocacy laid the foundation for Jordan & the BSCS team to build on & realize the dream of the King Thunderbird Centre.
Thanks, Julian! #ableg
Julian’s hard work & advocacy laid the foundation for Jordan & the BSCS team to build on & realize the dream of the King Thunderbird Centre.
Thanks, Julian! #ableg
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
And it was a particular pleasure to see former BSCS Executive Director Julian Daly again.
Julian’s hard work & advocacy laid the foundation for Jordan & the BSCS team to build on & realize the dream of the King Thunderbird Centre.
Thanks, Julian! #ableg
Julian’s hard work & advocacy laid the foundation for Jordan & the BSCS team to build on & realize the dream of the King Thunderbird Centre.
Thanks, Julian! #ableg
It’s a beautiful space, crafted to provide connection & dignity to BSCS’ clients & the staff who serve them.
My thanks to all who helped make this space possible.
It’s a big step ahead for BSCS, our community & the work to build a city where all can live in safety and dignity. #abpoli
My thanks to all who helped make this space possible.
It’s a big step ahead for BSCS, our community & the work to build a city where all can live in safety and dignity. #abpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It’s a beautiful space, crafted to provide connection & dignity to BSCS’ clients & the staff who serve them.
My thanks to all who helped make this space possible.
It’s a big step ahead for BSCS, our community & the work to build a city where all can live in safety and dignity. #abpoli
My thanks to all who helped make this space possible.
It’s a big step ahead for BSCS, our community & the work to build a city where all can live in safety and dignity. #abpoli
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
Had a wonderful time today at Action For Healthy Communities’ annual holiday celebration.
Great to see so many community leaders there. Thanks to everyone with A4HC for all they do to support newcomers in our city! #ableg
Great to see so many community leaders there. Thanks to everyone with A4HC for all they do to support newcomers in our city! #ableg
December 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Had a wonderful time today at Action For Healthy Communities’ annual holiday celebration.
Great to see so many community leaders there. Thanks to everyone with A4HC for all they do to support newcomers in our city! #ableg
Great to see so many community leaders there. Thanks to everyone with A4HC for all they do to support newcomers in our city! #ableg
The UCP are creating chaos & uncertainty for Albertans on AISH.
First came their clawback of the Canada Disability Benefit. And now, total disruption w/ a new program that will pay them less.
Through it all, no consultation or communication.
Albertans deserve better. 1/2 #abpoli
First came their clawback of the Canada Disability Benefit. And now, total disruption w/ a new program that will pay them less.
Through it all, no consultation or communication.
Albertans deserve better. 1/2 #abpoli
December 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The UCP are creating chaos & uncertainty for Albertans on AISH.
First came their clawback of the Canada Disability Benefit. And now, total disruption w/ a new program that will pay them less.
Through it all, no consultation or communication.
Albertans deserve better. 1/2 #abpoli
First came their clawback of the Canada Disability Benefit. And now, total disruption w/ a new program that will pay them less.
Through it all, no consultation or communication.
Albertans deserve better. 1/2 #abpoli