David Oulton

Happy Alberta Day! Today we celebrate our people, our history, and the spirit that makes Alberta strong.

Loved to see the drone show at the Legislature tonight for Alberta Day.

The Alberta Wallet is available today in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play store and I encourage all Albertans with a verified Alberta.ca account to download the app and try it out! Learn more: alberta.ca/alberta-wallet

It’s when you go through hardships that you find out who your real friends are, and who aren’t. Some people will surprise you, while others will be a complete disappointment. But in a way, there’s something gratifying about discovering who’s who.

Looks like the NDP really are living in a Nenshi nightmare 🥶

We are aware of the fire at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and we understand the deep concern this brings as this is an irreplaceable piece of Alberta’s story. Thankfully, no staff were onsite and no injuries have been reported.    The fire is being contained and the evacuation warning for the surrounding area has been lifted. While the extent of the damage is still unknown, more information will be shared over the weekend. Thank you to the first responders and everyone keeping this special place in their thoughts.

I am very excited to be your Conservative Party candidate in Calgary Confederation. I look forward to connecting with you at the doors and in the community over the next 36 days. Reach out if you'd like to get involved!

@neil_dorin @DarbyCrouch_ 💯💯💯💯💯

@DarbyCrouch_ Beat the pants off Nenshi!

I’m happy to share that I am seeking the UCP nomination in Edmonton-Strathcona. This is a pivotal time and I am committed to working hard to bring fresh ideas. I look forward to the journey ahead, engaging with all of you, and earning your trust to represent your interests. #abpoli #ableg

@duchess_elle @DarbyCrouch_ You’ve secured Lois’ endorsement 💪

@DarbyCrouch_ F-yeah

@DarbyCrouch_ No one better to represent the people of Edmonton-Strathcona and give the Nenshi Nightmare a wake up call 💪 ✅

@TheRealKeean That’s a great video

A new Leger poll released Thursday shows Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s approval rating has risen to 46 per cent, up from 39 per cent in August 2024. Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi, the second most popular leader, saw a two-point decline, dropping to 37 per cent.

@MalkinPCos 👏 👏

Just my opinion here, Trudeau's response to the impending tariffs from the U.S. will judged by history as shortsighted, primarily because it lacks a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond immediate retaliation. Rather than focusing on diplomacy or long-term trade negotiations, the approach seems to hinge on a tit-for-tat tariff strategy, which could escalate into a damaging trade war. This reaction might appeal to national pride or immediate political gain but fails to address the broader economic implications for Canada, a country heavily reliant on cross-border trade with the U.S. A more visionary approach would involve leveraging Canada's diplomatic relations and economic strengths to negotiate from a position of influence rather than reaction.  Time for the rise of @PierrePoilievre Hey Trudeau, if you're looking for a way to make history, how about calling an election today? At least then, we'd all have a say in how to handle these tariffs before they handle us.

(1/2) I am disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s @realDonaldTrump decision to place tariffs on all Canadian goods. This decision will harm Canadians and Americans alike, and strain the important relationship and alliance between our two nations. Alberta will do everything in its power to convince the U.S. President and Congress, as well as the American people, to reverse this mutually destructive policy. We note the reduced 10% tariff for Canadian energy which is partially a recognition of the advocacy undertaken by our Government and industry to the U.S. Administration pointing out the substantial wealth created in the U.S. by American companies and tens of thousands of American workers that upgrade and refine approximately $100 billion of Canadian crude into $300 billion of product sold all over the world by those same U.S. companies. It is also worth noting that if oil and gas exports are excluded, the United States actually sells more to Canada than Canada sells to the U.S.. As I’ve stated to every American policymaker I’ve met with these past months, Canada buys more from the U.S. than any country on earth - more than U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Vietnam combined. There is, therefore, no economic justification for tariffs imposed on any Canadian goods. Alberta will continue our diplomatic efforts in the United States to persuade the U.S. President, lawmakers, Administration officials and the American people to lift all tariffs on Canadian goods as soon as possible and to repair our relationship with the United States. I encourage all Premiers and federal officials to do the same, especially as the effects of these tariffs begin to take their toll south of the border. Americans need to understand the detrimental consequences of this policy decision. Alberta will also work collaboratively with our federal government and fellow provinces on a proportionate response to the imposed U.S. tariffs through the strategic use of Canadian import tariffs on U.S. goods that are more easily purchased from Canada and non-U.S. suppliers. This will minimize costs to Canadian consumers while creating maximum impact south of the border. All funds raised from such import tariffs should go directly to benefit the Canadians most harmed by the imposed U.S. tariffs. Alberta will, however, continue to strenuously oppose any effort to ban exports to the U.S. or to tax our own people and businesses on goods leaving Canada for the United States. Such tactics would hurt Canadians far more than Americans. We also continue Alberta’s call for the appointment of a border czar to coordinate the securing of our border against illegal migrants and drugs moving in both directions, and to achieve our nation’s 2% of GDP NATO commitment by 2027. These things should be done for the safety of all Canadians regardless of our trade dispute with the United States Despite the disappointment of today’s decision there is also an incredible opportunity before us as a nation. Canada can and must now come together in an unprecedented effort to preserve the livelihoods and futures of our people and expand our political and trade relationships across the globe. We can no longer afford to be so heavily reliant on one primary customer. We must stop limiting our prosperity and inflicting economic wounds on ourselves. Rather, we must unleash the true economic potential of our country, which possesses more wealth and natural resources than any other nation on earth.

@emmagmay It feels desperate

@emmagmay 😂😂😂😂

@emmagmay You’re a great mom

@BeccaPolakSays 🥂

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