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	<title>David Swann's Blog</title>
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	<description>David Swann is the elected member of the Alberta Legislature for Calgary Mountain View. He is the Leader of the Official Opposition of Alberta, and the Liberal Opposition critic for the Executive Council (Premier's office).</description>
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		<title>Over the Top Activism? Maybe, but Perhaps it Will get us Moving</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Conservative government likes to talk the talk about economic diversification and sustainability, but when will we see any real action? 
We need to strive for that balance of supporting the pillars of our current resource-based economy while at the same time transitioning to a more sustainable way of living.  It is no easy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/09/01/over-the-top-activism-maybe-but-perhaps-it-will-get-us-moving/</link>
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		<title>Response to the Schindler Report</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The peer-reviewed research of David Schindler’s team at the National Academy of Science on environmental pollution from oil sands development reveals that the Stelmach administration has not done nearly enough to protect Alberta’s watersheds or the international reputation of our oil and gas sector. Contrary to his government’s prior claims, toxic contamination of the Athabasca [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/08/31/response-to-the-schindler-report/</link>
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		<title>Our Kids are our Future &#8211; Why are we Failing to Support Them?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The release of a report last week investigating the death of a thirteen-month old child in foster care provides upsetting evidence of how our province continues to fail those who depend critically on our support: our children. The inadequate staffing and funding to this service were aggravated with millions of dollars of cuts in April [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/08/25/our-kids-are-our-future-why-are-we-failing-to-support-them/</link>
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		<title>Open Letter to Premier Stelmach: The Importance of the Census</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To the Honourable Premier, 
Without any provincial consultation, the federal government and Industry Minister Tony Clement have elected to eradicate Canada’s long-form census. We strongly disagree with this action as the long-form census provides crucial data needed to provide social programs and supports for those Canadians who require them. A voluntary version of the long-form [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/08/16/open-letter-to-premier-stelmach-the-importance-of-the-census/</link>
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		<title>Letter to Premier Stelmach: Step up to help Alberta&#8217;s flood victims</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I spent yesterday touring areas of Southern Alberta and meeting with people severely affected by this year&#8217;s floods. Hopefully we can get some help to these people who have gone through so much.
Please read the letter I sent today to Premier Stelmach, urging the government to step up and help these damaged communities. 

July 29, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/07/29/letter-to-premier-stelmach-step-up-to-help-albertas-flood-victims/</link>
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		<title>David Swann&#8217;s 6th Annual Stampede Breakfast!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What: Join your MLA Dr. David Swann at his 6th Annual Stampede Breakfast!
LIVE MUSIC- COMMUNITY FAIR- PANCAKES- WESTERN FUN
Bring your families and friends for the best Calgary Mountain View party of the year!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
When: Saturday, July 17 &#8211; 8:30-11:30 am 
Where: Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association
1320 5 Ave NW
Calgary, AB
- Please [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/07/16/david-swanns-6th-annual-stampede-breakfast/</link>
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		<title>Rethink Alberta should rethink its own strategy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I’m very disappointed that some passionate but misinformed Americans are urging their fellow citizens to cancel any plans to visit Alberta.  
While I can understand someone’s passion to stand up for what they believe in, this is a misguided public relations war without a comprehensive understanding of the issue.  
It also unfairly punishes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/07/16/rethink-alberta-should-rethink-its-own-strategy/</link>
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		<title>The Kitimat Connection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Canada and Alberta need more markets for our oil and gas, and Enbridge’s plan to construct a pipeline to Kitimat would open up those markets for us. Combined with the Alberta Liberal plan to increase bitumen upgrading here in Alberta and western Canada, the pipeline would guarantee greater prosperity and economic security for all Canadians. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/07/13/the-kitimat-connection/</link>
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		<title>Progressive Cooperation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There’s an opportunity in Alberta for real political change. Albertans have lost trust in the Stelmach Conservatives and see a lurch to the Wildrose Alliance as a move from frying pan to fire. As the Conservatives fight I’m suggesting that we talk actively in the sensible center about the best way to achieve a centrist/progressive [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/07/08/progressive-cooperation/</link>
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		<title>Happy Canada Day!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of my colleagues in the Official Opposition, I wish all Albertans a very safe and happy Canada Day.
Today, Canada turns 143 years old. I hope Albertans can take a moment to celebrate our heritage, remember our successes and look to our future.
For some Albertans, this will be their first Canada Day as Canadian [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/07/01/happy-canada-day/</link>
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		<title>Just Say No to a National Securities Regulator</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is currently fighting attempts by the federal Tories to force a National Securities Regulator on Alberta. Every once in a while, the Official Opposition must stand with the government. This is one of those times. 
Alberta’s provincial securities industry made it possible for our oil and gas sector to help transform our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/06/16/just-say-no-to-a-national-securities-regulator/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Sugarfoot&#8221; Anderson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
As Leader of the Alberta Liberals I am lucky enough to meet a great variety of people. These Albertans have provided me with invaluable stories about themselves, their experiences, and accomplishments.
Recently, I had the privilege of meeting Ezzrett “Sugarfoot” Anderson. Back in 1949 Mr. Anderson was recruited by the Calgary Stampeders as one of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/06/11/sugarfoot-anderson/</link>
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		<title>MLA Expenses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Clean government involves accountability and transparency. Among my 12 Steps for Clean Government released two weeks ago I have called on the Stelmach government to open the books on expenses of all MLAs and their offices. Albertans deserve to know how their dollars are being spent by those they elected. 
In Alberta, only the provincial [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/05/31/mla-expenses/</link>
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		<title>News from the ALP Convention: Resolution on Cooperation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The biggest news out of this weekend’s Alberta Liberal Party convention and annual general meeting was the passing of a resolution on “Cooperation with Other Political Parties.” I watched with a great deal of interest as both sides of the debate made their points and counterpoints. It was a very passionate and fascinating discussion. Contrary [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/05/18/news-from-the-alp-convention-resolution-on-cooperation/</link>
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		<title>Alberta Liberal Policy Convention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am gearing up for a dynamic Alberta Liberal Party Policy Convention taking place this weekend in Edmonton. I am looking forward to a great opportunity to connect with Liberal members and discuss policy to take the party, and Alberta forward. The Friday keynote address is from Warren Kinsella who will give us his insight [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.davidswann.ca/blog/2010/05/14/alberta-liberal-policy-convention/</link>
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