Samir Kayande

Calgary-Elbow

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About Samir

Samir Kayande has always been focused on building a resilient Alberta economy. He believes investing in critical economic infrastructure will make Alberta stronger.

Prior to being elected as the MLA for Calgary-Elbow and being named the NDP Deputy Assistant Whip and Official Opposition Critic for Finance (Fiscal Responsibility), Samir created software tools to help large institutions invest in energy, helped build a billion-dollar fossil fuel research company, and sat on the board of the Pembina Institute.

Originally from Fort McMurray, Samir has lived in Calgary since 2004 with his wife JJ, and their two children.

Calgary-Elbow

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Samir Kayande's Upcoming events

  • Saturday September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm MT

Calgary Klein Members and Family BBQ with Naheed Nenshi

  • Saturday September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm MT

Our NDP MLA, Lizette Tejada is eager to meet our members - old and new.  We grew from 200 plus to over 1700 members in our leadership race. Our leader Naheed Nenshi has been invited. show full text

Our NDP MLA, Lizette Tejada is eager to meet our members - old and new.  We grew from 200 plus to over 1700 members in our leadership race. Our leader Naheed Nenshi has been invited.

We will have vegetarian and halal options for hotdogs and games and fun for the whole family!

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  • Crossroads Community Association (Calgary)

Our NDP MLA, Lizette Tejada is eager to meet our members - old and new.  We grew from 200 plus to over 1700 members in our leadership race. Our leader Naheed Nenshi has been invited. show full text

Our NDP MLA, Lizette Tejada is eager to meet our members - old and new.  We grew from 200 plus to over 1700 members in our leadership race. Our leader Naheed Nenshi has been invited.

We will have vegetarian and halal options for hotdogs and games and fun for the whole family!

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  • Sunday September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm MT

Calgary Glenmore AGM

  • Sunday September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm MT

Join Calgary-Glenmore in their Annual General Meeting as they nominate a new executive and get ready to build towards 2027! show full text

Join Calgary-Glenmore in their Annual General Meeting as they nominate a new executive and get ready to build towards 2027!

The AGM will feature a lively panel called “The Policy & Politics of Energy and Climate” with an environmental leader, a renewable energy executive, and possibly a third industry leader. It’ll be moderated by our very own Makenzie Mackay who is a sustainability professional. Our special guests will share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in Alberta.

It promises to be a lovely afternoon. Snacks included, naturally.

Agenda:

1) Call to order & Land Acknowledgement

2) Adoption of the Agenda

3) President’s Report

4) Treasurer’s Report

5) MLA Report/ Guest Speaker

6) Executive Elections

7) Special Message

8) Other Business

9) Adjournment

 

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  • Palliser-Bayview-Pump Hill Community Association (Calgary, AB)

Join Calgary-Glenmore in their Annual General Meeting as they nominate a new executive and get ready to build towards 2027! show full text

Join Calgary-Glenmore in their Annual General Meeting as they nominate a new executive and get ready to build towards 2027!

The AGM will feature a lively panel called “The Policy & Politics of Energy and Climate” with an environmental leader, a renewable energy executive, and possibly a third industry leader. It’ll be moderated by our very own Makenzie Mackay who is a sustainability professional. Our special guests will share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in Alberta.

It promises to be a lovely afternoon. Snacks included, naturally.

Agenda:

1) Call to order & Land Acknowledgement

2) Adoption of the Agenda

3) President’s Report

4) Treasurer’s Report

5) MLA Report/ Guest Speaker

6) Executive Elections

7) Special Message

8) Other Business

9) Adjournment

 

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