George Chahal
@ChahalGeorge
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Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview | Chair of the Natural Resources Committee | @liberal_party | Personal account
101 - 7 Westwinds Cres. NE
Joined September 2017
Yesterday afternoon, a group of protestors demonstrated outside my home while my family and I were inside celebrating my wife’s birthday. They came to intimidate us. I have three daughters: 17, 13, and 9. The one place they should always feel safe is at home.
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I represent the people in NE Calgary who put their lives at risk everyday working on the frontlines of the pandemic. They work in care facilities, taking care of our parents and grandparents. They stock our grocery shelves, and drive us to work.
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Erin O'Toole and Jason Kenney are cut from the same cloth.
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I am disgusted by the sight of tiki torches at protests in front of City Hall. I go to work every day as one of four racialized members of #yyccc, and I represent Calgary’s most diverse ward. This is personal.
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I chose to be a public figure. I knew that I’d face criticism, disagreement, and even anger. However, decent people know that families and homes are off limits. This demonstration, like those at the homes of Minister Copping and Mayor Gondek, was unacceptable.
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If the Premier wants to single out anyone, he should focus on those knowingly putting our frontline workers and their families at risk by violating public health orders, not the people working the jobs we need to keep our city going during a global pandemic.
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THREAD. In early July, I voted to maintain Calgary's indoor mask bylaw for a few more weeks out of an abundance of caution, especially considering the upcoming Calgary Stampede. Premier @jkenney ridiculed Calgary City Council for even considering this measure.
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Yesterday afternoon, my father, Ram Chahal, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Calgary. Three years ago, doctors told us that he wouldn’t live for another week. Like he did his whole life, he beat the odds and battled dementia courageously until yesterday afternoon.
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I was sworn in as the MP for Calgary Skyview this morning!. I’m honoured to represent Northeast Calgary in the upcoming 44th Parliament.
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I want to share my thoughts on recent developments concerning the Calgary Stampede. My statement:.
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No matter what happens tomorrow, I’ll always be a winner. I love you, Aman.
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Brett, we’re overdue for a chat. I wanted to pick your brain on orphaned wells. I’ve heard you’re an expert.
Hey @ChahalGeorge when can we sit down and talk the AB Grid?. The Province consumes 12,000MW of power at peak peak load. We already have 45,000MW of renewables in the queue to be built. We have 4,000MW already. How much more do we really need?.
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I have accepted and paid a $500 administrative penalty, as assessed by Elections Canada, for removing a flyer from a front door on September 19, 2021. I want to again apologize and acknowledge my mistake.
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This Monday, Albertans will decide who to vote for in the federal election. After living through two years of Kenney's disastrous conservative government, the choice should be easy. That's because Jason Kenney and Erin O'Toole are cut from the same cloth. 1/7.
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A closing thought. My father came to Canada in 1972 in search of a better life for his family. He found it in Calgary, but he didn’t stop there. He made life better for others by giving back. He served his community his whole life, and taught his three sons to do the same.
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The protest at the Coutts border crossing has obstructed Alberta’s most important link to the United States, causing problems for workers and businesses across our province. This blockade must end before it does further damage to our economy.
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You were never invited. Ministers Neudorf and Jean were. The difference between not invited and uninvited might feel subtle but it’s not. It’s like the difference between a clean grid that works (our plan) and a fossil fuel free grid with blackouts (UCP fever dream).
On Tuesday I accepted on behalf of the Government of Alberta an invitation to appear appear at the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. Today they sent a letter rejecting my attendance. That was the fastest response we’ve ever received from the feds -
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I could tell you, but I'd rather show you. Listen to the voicemails somebody left at my constituency office the other night. WARNING: racist and homophobic slurs, misogyny, death threats
We should be outraged about China. But why don’t we care about Canadian death threats against politicians?. It’s worth asking why homegrown intimidation hasn’t sparked the same kind of uproar. #Opinion by @SusanDelacourt
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Brian Lilley looks like he wore his No Name tinfoil hat today when he wrote this tweet. I know you don’t think before you tweet Brian, but didn’t expect to see you insulting Canadians of Sikh faith today. Is it on purpose or a coincidence?.
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My thoughts on Calgary's Face Coverings Bylaw, which is being debated at Monday's Council meeting. #yyccc
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Thank you for your endorsement, Mayor @nenshi. Your leadership has inspired so many Calgarians to get involved in building community. You’ve also been a personal mentor and great friend.
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Last week, I received a very candid email from Preston Manning about his Alberta taxpayer-funded COVID-19 review panel. Take a look.
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The arrogance and incompetence of this conservative provincial government is only exceeded by their indifference to our well-being. The @UCPCaucus is, as always, more concerned about their political base.
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They need the province to support them, so they and their loved ones do not continue to be disproportionately impacted by the virus.
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Albertans deserve leaders who will fight for them, and not run away when times are tough. #WhereIsKenney.
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I am embarrassed by the misogynists and racists who periodically come out of their holes and demean all Albertans. I am equally proud to be on DPM @cafreeland’s team. As she tours rural Alberta and Calgary this week, I am excited to show her the best our province can be.
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When Premier @ABDanielleSmith comes to Ottawa next week, I hope she’ll explain to the Natural Resources committee why she’s putting clean energy investments at risk.
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Nearly every week we grieve with the victims of hate-motivated violence. Today, the victim was my niece. I'm furious. Every time a racist loser lashes out and hurts one of us, we share in sadness and frustration. When it happens to your family? There are no words.
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Symbols like torches are intended to make people of colour feel afraid & unwelcome. To the Calgarians who are sad, angry, and frightened by this overt display of hate, I stand with you. We will not stop building a more inclusive city, together.
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They would rather pander to anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers than support Calgarians who have been vaccinated while following public health guidelines. And as our children head off to school amidst a surging fourth wave, Premier Kenney is nowhere to be found.
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I grew up in a city where racist violence was once commonplace: Calgary, Alberta. History will repeat itself if we are complacent in the fight against racism. My opinion in today's Calgary Herald:.
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Thank you for spending the evening in Calgary, @JustinTrudeau. It’s time for us to have a voice in government again. #ForwardForEveryone
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Guilty until proven innocent is the essence of McCarthyism. Shame on all of us for abetting this character assassination.
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I’ve spent some time reflecting on the United Conservative Government’s proposed Bill 1 - Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act. Let’s call it how it is: Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP want nothing more than a fight with Ottawa.
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The Sikh community in Canada, of which I am a proud member, has a wide diversity of political perspectives. More importantly, Sikhs have been a steadfast force for good in Alberta and across the country. Shame on those responsible for this despicable display of racism.
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As a proud Albertan I want to know why she’s stranded $33 billion in renewables projects as our province struggles to keep the lights on. Conservatives need to stop the war on renewable energy, and start building the reliable, clean grid Canadians need.
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Electricity costs have increased fivefold from around 6c/kWh to around 32c/kWh under this Alberta government. @GregMcLeanYYC, is that the UCP strategy to keep power at a reasonable cost?.
@ChahalGeorge Alberta’s strategy is to keep reliable power at a reasonable cost. Your boss’s plan is a dead end for Albertans. Electricity grids need more than Liberal fantasies. #CleanElectricityRegulations #LiberalFantasies.
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@SusanDelacourt is spot on. Threats like these are a regular occurrence. It's almost starting to feel normal. But politicians, their teams, and their loved ones, should never have to experience this. Homegrown hatred is growing, and we need to fight back.
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Alberta's Energy Minister visited the Kearl oilsands site on Nov. 15th and declared their environmental protection was "top notch.". We've learned today that two days prior to his visit there had been another spill.
Good to tour the Kearl oil sands project today. Their commitment to environmental protection is top notch. #cdnpoli #abpoli
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Although I may not be one of Preston's "CPC Friends" I hope to remain on this distribution list.
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After some time thinking, I want to share my thoughts on the comments made by Alberta's Justice Minister, Kaycee Madu, on Friday. I've found listening to Calgarians from all walks of life to be valuable, especially in my work on the Public Safety Task Force. #yyccc. 1/3
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It's now August 25. Hospitalizations are up. ICU beds are filling. Nurses and doctors are facing a capacity crisis. Parents are worried about their unvaccinated children. And 1,076 new COVID cases. Today.
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Here are my thoughts on the incredible electricity costs in Alberta. When I took a look at my power bill, all I saw was fees!. Who is responsible for these fees? Your provincial government. Watch here:.
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Congratulations to my friend @R_Boissonnault for his appointment to Cabinet as Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance!. Randy will undoubtedly be a strong voice for Alberta and I am excited to support him as we bring local concerns to the national table.
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JUST IN: The UCP war room released a comprehensive, data-driven report on the clean electricity regulations… wait, scratch that. It’s another drive-by smear job. All they have are ad hominem attacks. But when you don’t have facts, what else can you do?.
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My full statement on voting in favour of the motion on Palestinian Statehood:
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Today, I voted to make Calgary’s roads safer because the evidence was undeniable. A 40km/hr residential speed limit will reduce collisions and save lives. It’s a great first step. #yyccc.
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Just days after she rolled out the red tape on renewables, Premier @ABDanielleSmith shamefully slaps us with a new tax on EVs. First she quadruples our power bills, then she throws more taxes on Albertan drivers. Who’s really not worth the cost? #abpoli.
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We look forward to seeing the Premier at committee very soon, but nobody gets to invite themselves. Committees choose their guests, guests don’t choose committees.
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Today, our Liberal government made true on an important budget commitment - affordable childcare for Albertans, through a $3.8 billion investment over 5 years.
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I will be seeking re-election as Ward 5 Councillor in October. Since my election in 2017, I’ve worked hard to be a strong voice for Northeast Calgarians. I will continue to listen to my constituents as we strive to build a city that works for all of us. #yyccc
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A morning to remember at the Baitun Nur Mosque in Northeast Calgary!. The Prime Minister and I had the privilege of serving pancakes to nearly 4,000 people at my Stampede breakfast.
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I’ve been honoured to carry on his legacy as a father, a volunteer, a City Councillor, and as a candidate for the @liberal_party. I’ll always carry the lessons my dad taught me close to my heart. #Elxn44.
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MP Stubbs did not include my response in her video, so here it is. Long story short: her motion was submitted late. As the chair, I’m excited for the Natural Resources committee to host spirited debates on lots of issues, but you have to get your homework in on time.
Yesterday, I moved to get the Natural Resources committee to tell the House of Commons to repeal the unconstitutional “no-more-pipelines/never-build-anything-anywhere” Bill C-69. The Chair, Calgary MP George Chahal, along with the anti-energy, anti-private sector coalition of the
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A new Sikh Studies program is being developed at the University of Calgary. It will be the first of its kind in Canada! . @UCalgary is seeking $250,000 of additional funding from the community for this project. Donate here 👇🏽. #sikhheritagemonth.
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ICYMI: Yesterday, we learned that telling the truth costs taxpayers a lot less than spending millions on melodramatic billboards across Canada. Read more:.
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My thoughts are with Sabrina and her volunteer team tonight. She won’t back down, and I’m proud to stand by her. I know she’ll keep fighting every day for a safer and more inclusive city. #ForwardForEveryone.
Today two of my volunteers were physically attacked while doorknocking. Last week my volunteers were harassed. This is not ok. This is never acceptable. We need to do better. #elxn44 #cdnpoli #calgarycentre #yyc @liberal_party
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The federal government has ensured that the border crossing remains open, but the protesters are blocking a provincial highway. I’m calling on the Government of Alberta to immediately address the situation so Highway 4 at Coutts can reopen and trade can get moving again.
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Erin O'Toole sees great leadership where there has been none. Alberta, and Canada, cannot afford an O'Toole government. #Elxn44 . 7/7
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There are two options:. 1. Minister Jean knew about and misled Albertans. 2. Imperial withheld this information from the Minister. Both are unacceptable.
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Good morning, Min. @R_Boissonnault!. I think it’s time we got in on the wager action here in Ottawa. We can’t let Mayors @JyotiGondek and @AmarjeetSohiYEG have all the fun. A red jersey would look great on you in the House when the @NHLFlames move on to the next round. You in?
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It has become clear that the Alberta government cannot be trusted to manage this situation. I will be speaking with my colleagues, namely the federal Ministers of Environment and Natural Resources, to better understand our options moving forward.
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Today, Premier @ABDanielleSmith's government finally announced some details about sunsetting the job-killing moratorium. It seems that the ‘temporary’ job killing moratorium is now becoming a permanent job-killing policy, via a red-tape burial of this job-creating industry.
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These aren't isolated incidents. As a province, we've failed every single one of these victims. We say the right things but nothing changes. The racists are becoming bolder. Something has to give. But tonight, I'm just angry.
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I had a special volunteer join me on the doors today… Lester the Liberal! . #ForwardForEveryone
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Conservatives have shown us they won’t have our backs when times are tough. It’s time to try something new. #Elxn44
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Some of the hard-working truck drivers who are currently keeping our supply chains intact are stranded south of Coutts right now. Thank you for what you do. Your tireless efforts in these trying times have not gone unnoticed.
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We must continue to stand up in unequivocal condemnation of this bigoted behaviour, and racism of any kind. It has no place in Canada.
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Many individuals have requested copies of the emails I sent this morning to my colleagues in the Liberal caucus and the President of the Liberal Party of Canada. For the purpose of transparency, please find them attached.
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Worth a watch.
PM @JustinTrudeau calls out @PierrePoilievre for running to 🇺🇲US billionaire @ElonMusk to attack Canadian independent media @CBCNews. "The fact he has to run to American billionaire's for support to attack 🇨🇦Canadians, says alot about Mr Poilievre and his values". #Cdnpoli
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My father was committed to his faith, his family, volunteerism, and Canada, his home. He and my mom constantly challenged me and my brothers to work hard and fight for better. We will miss you, Dad.
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As the elected Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, I am committed to putting the interests of my constituents first, through all my activities and interactions.
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Conservatives, much like their MAGA counterparts, are fueling a dangerous wave of anger and hatred. Over the weekend, a disturbing image was captured of a truck with a message. Read it. Take a moment to reflect on it. We are better than this!
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Thank you to @AHS_media for allowing less mobile Albertans to be vaccinated at home. My father, in isolation for over a year, received his first dose of the Moderna vaccine today!
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ICUs are over capacity. Surgeries are being cancelled. 24 Albertans died in a single day. Worst of all? It could have been prevented. Our Premier was on vacation while the pandemic raged out of control, and when he came back he went into hiding. 6/7.
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Last fall, O’Toole said, “Premier Kenney has navigated this COVID-19 pandemic far better than the federal government has.”. 3/7.
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Fully vaccinated with AZ + Moderna!. Thanks to a collaborative effort from @AHS_media, @YYCNewcomers, and Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre, hundreds of NE Calgarians received their first and second doses this morning. #ThisIsOurShotCA #GetVaccinated
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Four days ago, @erinotoole praised @jkenney, saying “We need to learn the lessons of each wave of the pandemic, and the best contact tracing efforts in the country were in Alberta.” . 2/7
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By pandering to the Freedom Convoy, the unvaccinated, and separatists, the UCP clearly don't have the best interests of our country or province in mind. The consequences are clear, from the occupation of Ottawa and border blockades to jam-packed emergency rooms across Alberta.
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The Premier is finally acknowledging the AB electricity market has serious flaws. Now she’s hoping you won’t notice as she tries to clean up the mess. Premier Smith, stop using the clean electricity regs as a scapegoat and start adding renewables and investment to our grid.
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The Village Square Leisure Centre drop-in vaccine clinic is opening tomorrow! . If you haven't had a first-dose yet, stop by 2623 56 St. N.E between 8 am and 10 pm. Let's get 5000 needles in arms this weekend!. #ThisIsOurShotCA #GetVaccinated
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@ABDanielleSmith The Natural Resources committee’s upcoming study is on clean electricity - the committee can invite you to explain how your policies supposedly help the economy. I look forward to hearing how you'll justify abandoning $33B in renewable projects in Alberta.
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Congratulations to Mayor-Elect @JyotiGondek and incoming Ward 5 Councillor @Raj_Ward5! . I look forward to working together to overcome challenges and create opportunity for all Calgarians. #yycvote.
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Before, during, and after!. My turn came, and I got the AstraZeneca vaccine! . Please do your part and get vaccinated when it’s your turn. Every vaccination is one step closer to beating COVID!. #ThisIsOurShotCA
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These early polls are encouraging, but the race in Skyview will be competitive until Election Day. There's a lot at stake. If you believe Calgary deserves meaningful representation, join my campaign as we #MoveForwardTogether.
Calgary Skyview 📊. 🟥 Chahal George - Liberal Party.🟦 Jag Sahota - Conservative Party.🟧 Gurinder Singh Gill - NDP.🟪 Harry Dhillon - Peoples Party .🟩 Janna So - Greens. Subscribe to @iPoliticsca for this #Elxn44 riding poll + more #cdnpoli ⬇️.
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Construction has begun on the first artificial turf field in Northeast Calgary! . I am so proud of everybody who has played a role in bringing this project to life. It has been an incredible effort from my motion to Council in 2018 to shovels in the ground today.
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