I toured the Good Companions 50+ club and met the new executive director, Padraig. Thanks for inviting me to pop into the Men's Sheds, a group designed to help men find connections, support, and socialization in retirement.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli

2/2: About 600 people attended at the BMO Centre.

For more information on Canada Powered by Women: canadapoweredbywomen.ca

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Excited to attend the announcement of the 2026 lineup for the Calgary Folk Fest from July 23 to 26 at Prince's Island Park. I love that event - hope to run into you there!

Check out this year's performers here: calgaryfolkfest.com/folk-fest/li...

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #calgaryfolkfest

Applied Research | Bow Valley College Bow Valley College’s applied research offers innovative, evidence-based solutions to real-world challenges.

3/3: For more information about the "clinic" and opportunities to train: bowvalleycollege.ca/applied-rese...

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #BowValleyCollege

Contemporary Calgary LOOK26 Gala Off The Path

2/2: More info at: contemporarycalgary.com/whats-on/loo...

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #ContemporaryCalgary #look26

Saturday was Marda Loop EggFest. Rocky joined me to tour shops, meet owners and the guests hunting for chocolate eggs. One guy (pic 2) had been there a while! No chocolate for Rocky but some owners offered treats & water to 4-legged customers.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #Easter2026 #mardaloopyyc

Wishing you and your family a joyous celebration today.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #Easter2026 #eastersunday

5/5: The government says it is monitoring the situation.

Not good enough.

Countries including Australia, Spain and Ireland have already lowered taxes.

It's time to take action to help Canadians.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #gasprices #gastaxes

Today Christians mark the sacrifice of Jesus, at the heart of the Christian faith. It centers on sacrifice, gratitude & hope of redemption: a day for reflection & new beginnings. May the blessings of this Holy Day bring you peace, hope & faith.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #goodfriday #Easter2026

3/3: Host Steven Bartlett asked about affordability, homebuilding, energy, technology, immigration & his fears for Canada & the western world.

Pierre argued against tariffs, again condemned 51st state comments & argued why US should want more Cdn goods.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #CanadaEconomy

Shooting video for event at The Military Museums with YYC director Vicky McFadyen (www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-...). The Mural of Honour has 240 panels representing Canada’s military history - War of 1812 to Afghanistan: themilitarymuseums.ca/learn/mural-...

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli @TMM_yyc

Tonight our Jewish #calgarycentre neighbours will begin the celebration of Passover, marking exodus from Egypt & liberation. Themes of freedom & resilience are central at this time of global turbulence & economic fragility. I wish you peace & happiness.

Chag Pesach Sameach!
#cdnpoli #yyc #passover

4/4: "That means our capital stock per worker is actually declining. The prospects for a turnaround in 2026 appear weak."

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #CanadaEconomy

2/2: That includes domestic manufacturing, defence procurement, pipelines, trade diversification and carbon pricing. Without major infrastructure—including pipelines, ports, and trade corridors—Canada will remain heavily dependent on the USA as our primary customer.

#calgarycentre #cdnpoli #yyc

OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report March 2026 The conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy that was being driven by supportive financial and fiscal conditions and increasing demand for artificial intelligence te...

4/4: The chart may be hard to see. Find it in the OECD report at oecd.org/en/publicati...

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #CanadaEconomy

Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, the most solemn week in the Christian calendar. It commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey - a symbol of peace - when crowds laid palm branches before him. Wishing you a blessed Palm Sunday.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #PalmSunday

It was my honour to meet His Highness the Aga Khan, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), during his inaugural official visit to Canada this week.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #AgaKhan #AKDN

1/2: I attended the Open House for the Calgary Distress Centre - thank you to Kim Anthony, interim CEO, for the invitation; and to elder Jackie for the blessing.

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3/3: This debate comes at a challenging time: auto production has declined from more than 2 million vehicles in 2015 to 1.2 million today. More than 5,000 auto‑sector jobs have been lost. US tariffs continue to impose substantial costs on Cdn manufacturers.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #autosector

Lots of great questions from Grade 6 students at Rundle Academy in Altadore. Thanks to teacher Sheldon Locking. I love having the opportunity to spark interest in public issues and governance; and believe me, these kids are paying attention!

#calgarycentre #cdnpoli #yyc #parliament #rundleacademy

I submitted Bill C-269 to encourage conversion of waste industrial heat into emissions-free energy. Kanin Energy is Calgary biz that does just that. I sat down with CEO Janice Tran. More: kaninenergy.com

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #cleanenergy #wasteheat #billc269
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFVL...

I recorded a podcast for The Hub with Alberta Bureau Chief Falice Chin. We talked energy, the role of government and regulation, and economic sovereignty. Watch for it on her page: thehub.ca/author/falic....

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #energy #parliament #CanadaEconomy

3/3: I want transparency: specifically how much liability Export Development is carrying from guaranteed loans tied to Lion Electric?

After asking repeatedly, I'm still waiting for answers — but Canadians deserve accountability.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #LionElectric #ExportDevelopment

1/2: Today marks Francophonie Day in Alberta and also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Association canadienne-française de l'Alberta.

French-Canadians have had a profound impact in Alberta from voyageurs to missionaries ...

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #albertafrancophonie

At the Calgary Vietnamese Chinese Assn Lunar New Year gala. The CVCA is a community org'n that provides cultural and social support to individuals of Vietnamese and Chinese descent in Calgary.

Note I am pictured with a very smartly attired friend! :-)

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #chinatownyyc

3/3: Canada committed to our allies that we will increase oil output, but we lack either a strategic reserve, or infrastructure to move materially more. It is long past time to correct errors of the past.

How much more evidence do we need?

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #oilandgas #CanadaEconomy

Please join with me in wishing Eid Mubarak to our Muslim neighbours who today and this weekend celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Eid Al-Fitr is a time of gratitude, renewal and celebration. Eid Saeed!

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #EidAlFitr #eidmubarak

Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy The Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy is a week-long learning opportunity for educators focused on democracy, governance, and citizenship

1/2: The Library of Parliament is now accepting applications for the 27th annual Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy, scheduled for November 1-6, 2026:

learn.parl.ca/sites/Learn/...?

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #parliament

I hosted a Meet & Greet for residents of Windsor Park & area. Thank you for the questions & comments. I have two more currently scheduled Meet & Greets - for the Killarney-Glengarry area, and for the Marda Loop area. Visit my website for details.

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #windsorpark

Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey - NIA Now in its fourth year, Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey, continues to be one of Canada’s most comprehensive annual snapshots of the experiences, perspectives ...

1/5: If you are a senior, or have loved ones who are seniors, you may be interested in the 4th Annual report from the National Institute on Ageing.

It has some bad news.

niageing.ca/reports/pers...

#calgarycentre #yyc #cdnpoli #ageing