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Event notes from Breakthrough: Investing in children's mental health
May 8 2013

On Thursday, April 25, 2013, Dr. Swann hosted a public forum, Breakthrough: Investing in children's mental health. The event welcomed members of the public for an open discussion on the challenges parents, caregivers, workers and the government face with regards to providing adequate support for children with mental health concerns.… read more >
Statement from Dr. David Swann – Decision to ban body checking in Peewee hockey
May 8 2013

Edmonton – Alberta Liberal Health Critic Dr. David Swann released the following statement in response to Hockey Alberta’s decision to ban body checking at Peewee levels:… read more >
Event notes from Coal-fired Alberta: Cheap Energy of Clean Air?
March 13 2013

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A call to action: Speak out on preferential treatment and queue jumping in Alberta
January 29 2013

When will the Honourable John Z. Vertes, Commissioner of the Health Services Preferential Access Inquiry, call on Dr. Ciaran McNamee?… read more >
Industry backers and public education: Is privately-funded, independent research truly "independent"?
January 28 2013

Opinion/Editorial by Dr. David Swann — MLA, Calgary Mountain View… read more >

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Calgary Pathway and River Cleanup 2013
May 5 2013

After a year's hiatus due to the 2012 provincial election, the Calgary Pathway and River Cleanup is back for Calgary Mountain View.Dr. Swann invites you to join him and his team of volunteers for this year's cleanup, which takes place Sunday, May 5, 2013.… read more >
Breakthrough: Investing in children's mental health
April 9 2013

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Coal-fired Alberta: Cheap Energy or Clean Air?
February 8 2013

If you attended Dr. Swann's public forum, Coal-fired Alberta: Cheap Energy or Clean Air, we'd like to hear from you. Please take a few moments to provide feedback by visiting http://tinyurl.com/coalfirefeedback2013… read more >
Town Hall: Mental Health Report Card
November 15 2012

Featuring outstanding panelists… read more >
Dr. Swann's 8th Annual Stampede Breakfast
July 7 2012

Dr. Swann invites you to attend his annual Stampede breakfast! (This year's breakfast is combined with Kent Hehr)… read more >

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Alberta Liberals fighting to protect paid farmworkers
April 24 2013

Edmonton – Alberta Liberal Human Services Critic Dr. David Swann stood up for paid farmworkers in Question Period today, since neither of the big right-wing parties, which represent rural ridings, are willing to do so. … read more >
Professionals are Finding Their Voices as Citizens
April 18 2013

Opinion Editorial by Dr. David Swann… read more >
Reckless PDD cuts without proper planning
April 16 2013

Edmonton – Alberta Liberal Human Services Critic Dr. David Swann questioned the government today on what results they expect to see from making more than $40 million in cuts, without consultations and a responsible plan, to Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD).… read more >
Poverty stricken children go hungry while PCs squabble
April 11 2013

Edmonton – During budget estimates yesterday, Alberta Liberal Human Services Critic Dr. David Swann was astounded to hear that the PC government is still struggling to define what constitutes child poverty. According to Minister Dave Hancock the PC’s are far from reaching the goal promised by the premier during the...… read more >
Human Health Risk Ignored from Chronic Wasting Disease
April 5 2013

Opinion Editorial by Dr. David Swann… read more >

Outlining a Big Cities Agenda
June 17 2012

Good morning, and thank you for giving me and the Alberta Liberal leadership candidates the opportunity to share our views with you at this very important gathering.… read more >
Bill 7: Election Statutes Amendment Act , 2010
March 16 2010

Second Reading… read more >
Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
February 24 2010

Taken from the Alberta Hansard, February 24th, 2010… read more >
Budget Response
February 10 2010

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As Leader of the Official Opposition, I have the duty and privilege of rising today to respond to yesterday's budget.… read more >

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