Jason Stephan

MLA Stephan currently serves on the Standing Committee on Alberta's Economic Future as well as the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.{{Cite web |title=Government committees and members |url=https://www.alberta.ca/government-committees.aspx |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=www.alberta.ca |language=en-CA}} Mr. Stephan has previously served on the Select Special Committee to Examine Safe Supply, the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing, as well as the Select Special Information and Privacy Commissioner Search Committee among others.{{Cite web |title=Member Information |url=https://www.assembly.ab.ca/members/members-of-the-legislative-assembly/member-information?mid=0947&legl=30&from=mla_home |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=www.assembly.ab.ca}}

Jason Stephan has been a outspoken critic of Canada's equalization system and of the federal government's Just Transition Plan, often speaking to them as ways the federal government takes advantage of Alberta.Muma, Jonathan (12 June 2020). "[https://calgary.citynews.ca/2020/06/12/alberta-mla-takes-shot-at-feds-and-quebec-over-equalization/ Alberta MLA takes shot at feds and Quebec over equalization - 660 NEWS]". Retrieved 29 January 2021.Stephan, Jason. (January 12, 2023) https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/opinion/stephan-just-transition-an-attack-on-albertas-prosperity/. Red Deer Advocate. Retrieved 03-17-2023.

As a legislator, MLA Stephan has pushed for accountability on multiple projects, including the AHS expansion of the Red Deer Hospital and more funding into primary care.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-23 |title=Red Deer NDP candidates promote Family Health Clinics to improve primary care - Red Deer Advocate |url=https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/red-deer-ndp-candidates-promote-family-health-clinics-to-improve-primary-care/ |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=www.reddeeradvocate.com |language=en-US}}

In January 2021, Stephan was found to be vacationing in Phoenix, Arizona, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and was asked to resign from his position on the Treasury Board as a result.Canadian Press (January 4, 2021) "[https://www.coastmountainnews.com/news/7-alberta-cabinet-ministers-mlas-staff-resign-after-holiday-travels-kenney/ 7 Alberta cabinet ministers, MLAs, staff resign after holiday travels: Kenney]". Coast Mountain News. Retrieved 2021-01-04. He defended his choice by stating that “International travel, in and of itself, does not negatively impact Alberta’s COVID curve if it is done responsibly.” He also said that "I do not consider myself an exception to health guidelines. I have never asked Albertans to do things that I myself would not do – and that includes not travelling".{{Cite web |last=Snook |first=Andrew |title=Red Deer-South MLA travelled to Arizona |url=https://rdnewsnow.com/2021/01/02/red-deer-south-mla-travelled-to-arizona-premiers-office-confirms/ |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=rdnewsnow.com |language=en}} Later that year, Stephan requested for a public inquiry into harms of COVID-19 restrictions,{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=rdnewsNOW |title=MLA Stephan reiterates request for public inquiry into harms of COVID-19 restrictions |url=https://chatnewstoday.ca/2021/11/04/mla-stephan-reiterates-request-for-public-inquiry-into-harms-of-covid-19-restrictions/ |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=CHAT News Today |language=en}} often being more critical of restrictions during the pandemic.{{Cite web |date=2021-09-27 |title=Restriction exemption program divides Albertans, says Red Deer MLA - Red Deer Advocate |url=https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/government-restriction-exemption-program-divides-albertans-says-red-deer-mla/ |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=www.reddeeradvocate.com |language=en-US}}

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• [https://www.facebook.com/JasonStephanMLA/posts/in-october-i-bought-a-plane-ticket-to-phoenix-for-departure-on-december-31-the-f/886447468773232/ Facebook post] in which Mr. Stephan addresses his travel abroad.

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