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 …
Jason Copping – MLA Update January 29, 2021 Read More »
Read moreAs 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 …
Tracy Allard: A Message from Your MLA – January Read More »
Read moreI 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 …
Jason Copping – MLA Update January 15, 2021 Read More »
Read more2021 – 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 New Year from Jason Copping Read More »
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 …
Happy Holidays from Jason Copping Read More »
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 …
Remembrance Day – 2020 Read More »
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 »
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