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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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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 4d

From Lethbridge to Grande Prairie, Albertans want better.

Better healthcare.
Better education.
Better services.
Better leadership.

This is their story — and our fight.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPM0...

We Are Better Together

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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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.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 5d

My colleagues and I had an excellent visit to Alberta’s Industrial Heartland this week!

From energy innovation to the country's most advanced carbon sequestration hub, this region, along with the tens of thousands of Albertans working here, is setting the standard for Canada’s future.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 5d

Not my first rodeo, but it IS my first CFR, pancake breakfast and all!

Thank you for having us, @edmontonchamber.bsky.social!

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 5d

Parents are worried. Students are falling through the cracks.

The UCP caused this crisis, and they’re refusing to fix it.

We won't let up until they do.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 5d

Imperial Oil is pulling jobs and closing its headquarters in Calgary. Families are paying the price for Danielle Smith’s instability.

We need a government with a plan for economic growth and attracting investment.

That's the only way we'll rebuild the Alberta advantage.

Families are paying the price for Danielle Smith's instability.

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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.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 6d

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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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 7d

Uninterrupted: A Conversation with Evan Li and me is now LIVE!

Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGmR...

Uninterrupted: YouTube Live with Evan Li and Naheed Nensh

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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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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Alberta’s New Democrats have also been hosting large town halls this summer.

We never cut off the microphone, and we welcomed everyone because we genuinely want to hear from citizens.

That’s what governments do.

Albertans deserve better.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

Danielle Smith must make things right with the young student, starting with an apology of her own, and she needs to fire her second most senior official for his reprehensible conduct and relieve tax payers of his cushy $825K contract. /3

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

This is disgusting behaviour and a tweeted apology is not enough. This is not a one-off — all summer he’s been silencing, belittling, and insulting Albertans he disagrees with. /2

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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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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.

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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

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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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 10d

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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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 11d

Super proud of Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team. It was a hard fought championship match that didn’t end their way, but their performance during this tournament has been outstanding.

What a highlight for Canadian women athletes on a world stage.

#RWC2025

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 11d

Good luck to the Canada Women’s Rugby Team!

This is going to be an exciting match and be sure to cheer on the two Albertan starters on the team, DaLeaka Menin and Courtney O’Donnell.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 12d

Dr. Darren Markland was the best of us. Physician, cyclist, advocate, citizen, friend.

We will never forget his powerful legacy of compassion, service, and love.

All Albertans are holding his family and friends close and we all commit to living his values and making this province a better place.

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 12d

After the UCP increased co-payments by 40% on seniors’ drug plans, this leaked cabinet document reveals that Danielle Smith has secret plans to charge Albertans hundreds of millions more for their prescription drugs.

Read more: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/uc...

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