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  • Farmworker's Day
    August 20 2011

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  • Liberal Caucus launches a toll free number to help Albertans push for a public inquiry
    March 22 2011

    Edmonton – To supplement his efforts to force the government to launch a full public inquiry into allegations of intimidation and censorship of doctors and nurses who speak out about problems in health care, Official Opposition Leader David Swann wants Albertans to call 1-888-886-2834.… read more >

  • Government Can't Silence doctors Forever
    March 17 2011

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  • Opposition stands united in call for independant public inquiry into health care crisis
    March 11 2011

    Edmonton – Joined by Wildrose Alliance Leader Danielle Smith, NDP Leader Brian Mason, Alberta Party Leader Sue Huff and Independent MLA Dr. Raj Sherman, Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann issued an all-party demand for the Premier to call an independent public inquiry into the health care crisis. … read more >

  • Statement from Dr. David Swann on Ed Stelmach's contribution to Public Service
    January 25 2011

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  • Who is David Swann? New video Reveals his Background and Motivations
    January 21 2011

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  • Swann Announces New Critic Lineup
    January 20 2011

    Edmonton – Official Opposition Leader David Swann today announced new critic responsibilities for his team of Alberta Liberal MLAs.… read more >

  • Alberta Liberals fire the first real shot in the battle against climate change
    November 9 2010

    Edmonton/Calgary – Today Official Opposition Leader David Swann and Environment Critic Laurie Blakeman are unveiling Alberta’s most progressive and pragmatic environment policy. Highlights include hard caps on greenhouse gas emissions, a provincial groundwater inventory and water quality monitoring program, headwaters and wetlands protection and long-term investment in renewable energy. … read more >

  • Stelmach administration subverts landowner rights, bets the farm with risky CCS bill
    November 4 2010

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  • Backroom “potatogate” deal threatens water, wildlife, ignores local concerns
    October 27 2010

    Edmonton – Official Opposition Leader David Swann wants the Stelmach administration to immediately halt the sale of 16,000 acres of pristine grassland to a commercial potato grower, calling it a backroom deal that’s bad for Alberta. … read more >

  • Dr. Swann Meets with James Cameron
    September 29 2010

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  • Swann, Liberals to Pressure Tories into Action
    September 7 2010

    More than two months have passed since devastating floods drove hundreds of Albertans from their homes in Irvine and Medicine Hat. The premier promised over $200 million in aid. To date, barely a quarter of that funding has reached the Albertans who need it.… read more >

  • 500 Land Owners and Dr. Swann Attend Vegreville Meeting but not the Premier
    August 30 2010

    500 Alberta landowners attended a meeting with Dr. Swann and other opposition leaders in regards to a high-voltage, ditrect-current power line proposal that will run through or near the land of these residents. Premier Stelmach chose not to attend the meeting despite it occurring in his own constituency.… read more >

  • Open Letter to the Premier on the Census
    August 16 2010

    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.… read more >

  • David Swann Renews Call for MLA Expenses to be Released Online
    June 2 2010

    Dr. Swann renewed his call today for the Alberta government to be more transparent and accountable. He is demanding that MLA expenses be posted online and emphasizes the need for the implementaiton of the Clean Governance Initiative.… read more >

  • Dr. Swann calls for MLA expenses to be publically released
    May 27 2010

    Dr. Swann and the Alberta Liberal Caucus are calling on the Conservative government to release MLA expenses to the public. Premier Stelmach states that the issue is not on the agenda.… read more >

  • Dr. Swann unveils Government Reform Plan
    May 12 2010

    Dr. David Swann unvelied an ambitious plan for governmental reform in Alberta including a tax credit to those who cast their vote in provincial elecitons. To read the full Edmonton Journal story by Archie McLean please follow the link below.… read more >

  • David meets the Premier over MLA pay
    April 27 2010

    David met with Premier Ed Stelmach on Wednesday to discuss pay review for Alberta's MLA's.  To read the full article by Trish Audette in the Edmonton Journal, click below.… read more >

  • Province Falls Short on Water Management
    April 15 2010

    David comments in the Calgary Herald on the government's failure to follow up with water license compliance.… read more >

  • David Swann's Open Letter to Stelmach on Alberta's Public Accounts Committee
    April 15 2010

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  • Recent Visit to Fort McMurray
    March 23 2010

    After a rigorous two days of exploring heavy oil sites in Fort McMurray this week with our Alberta Liberal Energy Critic, Dave Taylor, it's clear to me that advances have been made by some in the heavy oil industry to reduce their water and energy use through innovative processes.… read more >

  • Alberta's Economy
    March 15 2010

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  • David Swann's Townhall on Alberta's Economy
    February 26 2010

    David hosted a Calgary Mountain View Town Hall focusing on Alberta's economy on Feb. 25, 2010. The Calgary Beacon covered the event.… read more >

  • Letter to the Editor - published in the Calgary Herald April 23rd, 2011
    April 28 2011

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