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 …
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Read more2020 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 …
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Read moreI 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 …
MLA Update – December 11, 2020 Read More »
Read moreIt has been great this past week to be back in the riding spending time in Calgary-Varsity. I hosted a townhall, had calls with constituents, wished a veteran a happy 100th birthday and took a moment to remember the sacrifices made by so many so we can enjoy our freedoms on November 11th. I hope …
MLA Update – Nov. 13, 2020 Read More »
Read moreThis month, November, we take a moment to pause and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can have the freedoms we enjoy today. This Remembrance Day will look different from previous years. We will not be able to gather in large groups due to COVID, but we will still be …
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Read moreTomorrow is Halloween, a time for our little ones to dress up and take to the streets trick or treating. Like so many other events this year, Halloween may look a bit different. You may be doing your own family party, wearing a special COVID mask as part of your costume or handing out candy …
MLA Update – Oct. 30, 2020 Read More »
Read moreI hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend and you were able to enjoy the weather and spend some time with family. The colder weather has approached as has the influenza season. I encourage you to please get your flu shot and remember to follow the recommendations of Dr. Hinshaw. Together we can avoid a …
MLA Update – Oct. 16, 2020 Read More »
Read moreJason CoppingMLA, Calgary-Varsitycalgary.varsity@assembly.ab.caUnit 201, 1055 20th Avenue NW403-216-5436 With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I want to first and foremost thank the residents of Calgary-Varsity. I hear from many of you and the passion you have for our province is evident. From small family businesses, startup innovators, teachers, doctors, nurses and thousands of others who …
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Read moreCOVID-19 Update $2.1 million for innovative technology projects to help fight COVID-19Our government is funding seven Alberta-based researchers with $2.1 million. Alberta has world-class colleges and technical schools with innovative thinkers, world-class researchers and exceptional problem solvers that are tackling the challenges of COVID-19. Alberta is a recognized leader in post-secondary research for a number …
MLA Update – Oct. 2, 2020 Read More »
Read moreOn Sunday evening I had the opportunity to attend the Way Out West Fest Debate and Dinner. The panel discussion was regarding potential metallurgic coal development in southwest Alberta.
Read moreThese important projects improve safety and quality of life for residents and open opportunities for economic development.
Read moreWith the official start to fall just around the corner many of you are back into the new normal routine of school and activities. Of course with fall and colder weather means we are hitting flu season.
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