Greetings Residents of Calgary-Foothills!
Spring is just around the corner and Alberta’s legislature is still in full swing. I’ve been here in Edmonton continuing to advocate for the issues our community is concerned about. I’ve been hearing from people who are concerned about the healthcare system in Alberta and their struggles to find a family doctor. I have also heard from concerned parents worried about their children’s education and future as Alberta’s funding remains the lowest per student than any other province in Canada. This is why I am bringing together the Calgary-Foothills community associations to advocate for building the local schools we desperately need.
This is a very important time for the diverse cultures that make up our riding. I want to wish a Happy Easter, Happy Vaisakhi, and Happy Holi to all those that celebrate, and Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim neighbours. I had the privilege of attending the Alberta NDP Iftar dinner at Symons Valley United Church and brought greetings at Friday Prayer, where we discussed what matters most to the Muslim community.
It has been an incredibly busy session as the government rolled out the budget for 2024. Danielle Smith and the UCP have cancelled their promised tax breaks and once again, there was insufficient funding to address the issues in healthcare, despite staff shortages forcing emergency rooms to close for more than 38,000 hours in 2023. I will continue to work on the issues that matter to you, from diversifying our economy to protecting our environment and building transit.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer with my office, please contact me! A reminder that you can follow my work by connecting on social media @CourtEllingson. Don’t hesitate to contact [email protected] to learn how your MLA can support you!
MLA – Calgary Foothills Court Ellingson proudly serves the following Communities: Arbour Lake, Citadel, Kincora, Nolan Hill, Royal Vista, Sage Hill, Sherwood
