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Scott MacLean

Last published April 2026 · On our record since 2025

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Public safety2 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Alberta's government announced plans to install a weapons-detection system and add more protective services officers. These plans should be fast-tracked now. But they are only a first step. Without legislation empowering those officers to search or actually confiscate the weapons found, health-care workers are still being asked to medically assess people who are allowed to keep their weapons.” Read the piece

Health1 piece

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“Scapegoating patients is only done to deflect accountability from those responsible for chronic underfunding of our hospitals and the woefully inadequate number of training positions for new Alberta-made health-care workers.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“Finally, all levels of government must prioritize making available safe, clean, and accessible emergency shelter beds and warm daytime gathering spaces. Addressing a lack of permanent supportive housing and housing affordability issues are critical for reducing the number of people at risk of cold-related injuries in our city.” Read the piece

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