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Feb 18 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
🧵 I am thrilled that the federal government has met our needs for transit operating shortfall funding, but in order to retain this offer, we need the province to step up too. #YEG #YEGtransit
I am passionate about Edmonton transit and I know how life-changing accessible, affordable and functioning transit can be. Provincial funding would help increase ridership, maintain service levels and create jobs here in our city - this is a reasonable ask. #YEG #YEGtransit
I sincerely hope the province will join the federal government in supporting our city as we improve our transit systems and economically recover from COVID-19. If they do not meet this ask, we will lose funding from our federal partners. #YEG #YEGtransit
Accesible transit is an essential part of our city’s infrastructure and Edmontonians deserve this. Together, we can build an Edmonton for us all, but we cannot do it alone. The time to collaborate is now, and #YEG is ready to get to work. 🤝 #YEGtransit

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Feb 18
🧵I want to take a moment to share my thoughts on something that I know has been top of mind for everyone in recent weeks. Weekends are a time that we all look forward to.
They’re a time to spend with family and friends & I know that this precious time has been ruined for the last 3 weekends by the ongoing unruly & disruptive convoy protests. Just like you, I am tired of it. Edmontonians deserve to enjoy their weekend & should feel safe doing so.
I hear your frustrations because I also feel them. I have heard from local business owners who are facing harassment when they ask people to put on their masks.
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Feb 10
🧵I know that the past few years have been difficult and last night’s announcement caused mixed emotions for Edmontonians. While I am disappointed by the changes the GoA announced yesterday without consulting us, I am pleased to see #yegcc taking a united front to keep us safe.
Municipalities are empowered to implement safety measures that are specifically designed to protect their residents. The previous and current #YEGcc have both already exercised this right, and we will continue to explore all options.
To the HCWs, teachers, parents, elderly and immunocompromised folks who have reached out to express their fears and anxieties - we see you, we hear you, and we want you, and all Edmontonians, to feel safe in this city.
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Jan 30
🧵As Mayors of the two cities that straddle Member of Parliament Michael Cooper’s riding, Mayor @CathyHeron and I are troubled by a photo of MP Cooper that is being circulated with an upside down Canadian flag with a hateful symbol of a swastika on it.
This type of symbolism is never okay, but it is even more troubling as we just marked the anniversary of the Holocaust, and today, we remember the victims who lost their lives in the hate-based Quebec City Mosque attack five years ago.
We want the rest of the country to know that MP Cooper’s presence at this rally in no way reflects the values of Edmontonians and St. Albertans. Our communities are diverse, inclusive and welcoming—hate has absolutely no place here.
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Jan 29
🧵 It has been 5 years since a gunman entered the Quebec City Mosque. Six Muslims lost their lives and others were injured. Today, we observe the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
I remember this dark day in our history. I was in Ottawa working as a federal minister, and I will never forget the despair, fear and trauma that my Muslim friends and colleagues were feeling. Canada would never be the same again.
In honour of the memory of the victims, in recognition of those who selflessly and courageously put themselves in harm’s way to protect others, and in solidarity with the survivors, I am participating in @nccm’s Green Square campaign today.
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Jan 28
🧵I have spent a large portion of my time as Mayor building relationships with our provincial and federal government partners. I believe that collaboration is how we move forward in our city, and I am grateful for the meaningful conversations we have had thus far.
I have met with the Premier and many ministers to highlight what our city needs financially to succeed, to grow our economy, create jobs and support one another as we emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever.
🏠My top priority is supporting and protect our city’s unhoused population. We have asked Premier Kenney to fund the capital construction of 552 supportive housing units that are required in the @CityofEdmonton’s plan to end houselessness.
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Jan 27
🧵 Today, on #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we remember the many Jewish peoples who lost their lives to violent Antisemitism and honour the survivors who are still with us.
The Holocaust was the systematic persecution and murder of over six million Jews by the Nazi regime, its allies and collaborators. Many Jews still experience generational trauma as a result of this genocide, and we must reconcile with this.
I condemn Antisemitism in all of its sinister forms and stand in solidarity with #YEG's Jewish community as they mourn, remember, reflect and heal. We must continue to take action to end hate-based violence each and every day.
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