NEWS RELEASE: Budget 2021 – Protecting lives and livelihoods in Calgary

February 26, 2021 (CALGARY, AB): Alberta’s government is making a historic investment into Calgary’s healthcare facilities, while charting a course towards post-pandemic recovery for the world-class city. “This budget is positive news and brings hope to Calgarians during these difficult times,” said Richard Gotfried, MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek and Calgary Caucus Chair for the United […]

Jason Copping – MLA Update February 26, 2021

The past few weeks have been busy and encouraging.  The number of COVID-19 cases have reduced as we have slowly opened up Alberta under Step one of our reopening plan.   Our government has also provided Albertans with a comprehensive vaccination roll out so you know when you can expect to receive your vaccine.  Further details […]

Jackie Lovely: February Newsletter

Community outreach and being visible and available throughout the entire Constituency is extremely important to me. That’s why I decided to donate a copy of my favourite children’s book, Eloise the Dragon Hunter to a number of the community libraries this month. Thank you to the Mayors, Councilors and Community representatives who came out to […]

Tracy Allard: A message from your MLA – February

As promised, I will be providing regular updates to keep you informed and will provide up-to-date information on vaccine rollout and COVID-19 cases each time. We are taking a cautious approach to protect lives and livelihoods. Albertans are making progress, but we still have a long road ahead of us. Our health providers have done […]

Letter to Constituents about Recent News Surrounding Coal Mining

Dear Constituents of Lethbridge-East, Thank you for all of your correspondence and questions about the recent news surrounding coal mining. I appreciate you honestly sharing your thoughts with me and I know the environment and protection of our natural spaces is a very important issue to many Albertans, which is why I want to be […]

Lives and Livelihoods

We have been dealing with COVID-19 for one year now. With many thanks to health professionals, we are now at the stage where Albertans are being vaccinated against this virus. This means we can protect the most vulnerable and look towards an end to restrictions and getting our economy back on track in the coming […]

Jason Copping – MLA Update January 29, 2021

One year ago this week Canada had its first case of the COVID-19 virus.  For so many this has been a most challenging year and one I am sure we will never forget.  Today, Premier Kenney announced Alberta’s COVID plan for gradually opening up our province. I want to once again thank you for doing […]

Tracy Allard: A Message from Your MLA – January

As we get into the fourth week of 2021, I recognize the challenging start to the year and I wanted to reach out directly. Many of you have contacted my office regarding my decision to travel over Christmas and your frustration over the year of Covid restrictions. I understand and hear your anger, and I […]

Jason Copping – MLA Update January 15, 2021

I would like to wish everyone a very happy new year and look forward to 2021 bringing us all good health, happiness and success. This past holiday season was very different with families being asked to give up traditional family gatherings.  Like many of you, I stayed home in Calgary and spent time with extended […]

Happy New Year from Jason Copping

2021 – Focus on lives and livlihoods I think we can all agree that we look forward to what 2021 has in store for Alberta.  2020 is behind us and I am optimistic that this new year will be better. Albertans have continued to do what we do best – show resilience and support one […]

Happy Holidays from Jason Copping

2020 certainly proved to be a year that I am sure we will never forget, and many of us look forward to a better new year.  Not only have we endured a crash in oil price and an economic recession, but the world has seen a global pandemic not seen since the Spanish Flu.  COVID-19 […]

MLA Update – December 11, 2020

I write to you today as I reflect on this past year which I can honestly say has been one of the toughest, as I am sure it has been for so many of you.  We started 2020 with optimism that we were headed towards a prosperous year.  COVID-19 hit early on and changed our […]