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Irfan Sabir

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MLA Calgary-Bhullar-McCall, Shadow Minister of Justice, Official Opposition Deputy House Leader, Lawyer, former Minister of Community & Social Services. #AbLeg

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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 17/09/2026
It's official! Trisha Estabrooks is our nominated candidate for Edmonton-Strathcona! Former CBC journalist, former Edmonton Public School Board chair, lifelong advocate for public education and health care. Ready to fight for a better Alberta. She's ready. Alberta's NDP is ready.
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Trisha Estabrooks
Trisha Estabrooks — Edmonton-Strathcona
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
BETTER IS POSSIBLE: CALGARY-SHAW PROVES IT WITH HISTORIC ALBERTA NDP WIN WATCH LIVE: youtube.com/live/ktSe_U9SDqo?featur…
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BETTER IS POSSIBLE: CALGARY-SHAW PROVES IT WITH HISTORIC ALBERTA NDP WIN
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Danielle Smith and the UCP are rolling out the red carpet for AI data centres, and that will cause higher energy prices, and she doesn't care. Leaked documents confirmed that was the plan all along, and everyday Albertans will pay the cost.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“Years of UCP chaos, mismanagement, and privatization have left Alberta health-care systems more fragmented, less accountable, and harder to access,” she said. “Albertans don’t experience health care in pieces. They need one connected system.” #AbLeg edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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NDP Rx for fractured health care: One health ministry to end the chaos
Alberta's Opposition NDP unveiled a plan Thursday that would bring provincial health care back under the umbrealla of one agency
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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 10/09/2026
Over the last seven years, the UCP has broken health care. We don’t need to tell you that. You see it every day — when booking a doctor’s appointment, visiting an ER, calling an ambulance, or waiting for months to get surgery. We have a plan to transform health care and deliver results ⬇️ /1
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The Future of Healthcare
The Alberta NDP’s plan for transforming Alberta's system and delivering the health care Albertans deserve.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
👇🏽#AbLeg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
On September 14, elect Kyle Campbell in Calgary-Shaw and send a message to the UCP and Danielle Smith. #ableg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
👇🏽#AbLeg
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Albertans deserve a health-care system that works for everyone, not a two-tier system that protects profits over patients. I am calling on the federal government to step in and protect public health care in Alberta

 WATCH LIVE — youtube.com/live/z7eqru20Fl0?featur…
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Defend Public Health Care
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Alberta’s families have been struggling to keep up with the cost of living crisis and the UCP is refusing to act. Here are some of the ways Albertans can keep more money in their pockets #abpoli #ableg
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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 25/05/2026
The largest data breach in Alberta’s history, a national unity crisis, fleeing investment, and NOTHING to help families struggling to keep up with the cost of living. We deserve better, Alberta.
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THIS is what happens when the Premier listens to the worst people in the room and calls it governing
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
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Christina Gray @christinandp.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Albertans don't trust the UCP's plan to rig the next election, nor should they. Danielle Smith should abandon this nonsense and accept the majority maps the Independent Commission proposed. calgary.citynews.ca/video/2026/0...
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Most Albertans suspicious of UCP moves on electoral maps: poll
A UCP government move to give MLAs the power to redraw provincial voting maps is not supported by a majority of Albertans or UCP voters, according to new polling. Sean Amato has the numbers and reacti...
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
“The goal is power for the UCP, not democracy.” #AbLeg thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
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Smith’s Meddling in Electoral Boundaries Is Part of a Grim Pattern | The Tyee
The goal is power for the UCP, not democracy.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
The UCP plans to rig the next election. They want to silence the voices of Albertans. They want to manipulate the election maps in their own favour. This is cheating. #AbLeg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Anything short of accepting the Commission report is cheating, rigging and Gerrymandering. Period. #AbLeg
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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 12/04/2026
It's official! @mlairfansabir.bsky.social is nominated for Calgary-Bhullar-McCall! Lawyer. Human rights advocate. MLA since 2015. Shadow Minister for Justice and Deputy House Leader. Irfan is ready. Alberta's New Democrats are ready. irfansabir.albertandp.ca
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Your Alberta NDP candidate in Calgary-Bhullar-McCall
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
With a fall referendum now almost guaranteed, it's time to stand up for Alberta, stand up for Canada, and take action. We can't sit on the sidelines while separatists mobilize, putting our province and country at risk. Get involved 👇🏽. #AbLeg foralbertaforcanada.ca?ref=B3243Qu6
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For Alberta, For Canada
Join thousands of Albertans standing up for Canada. Take action, volunteer, and make your voice heard.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
“These maps are wildly different from the interim report, and when you follow polling data, they appear to be a blatant attempt to create hybrid urban-rural ridings that favour the party that appointed the two minority members.” #AbLeg edmontonjournal.com/opinion/lett...
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Tuesday's letters: Electoral commission's minority report biased for UCP
Edmonton Journal readers have their say on Alberta's electoral boundary changes and ideology-free teaching.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
“We urge the government to accept the majority report in its entirety. This is the only option to guard against partisan interference that would secure an electoral advantage for one party over another.” #AbLeg edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Opinion: Alberta must reject a gerrymandered electoral map
Critical to this concept of electoral fairness is the ground on which an election is fought, reflected in an electoral map.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
👇🏽#AbLeg
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
When the UCP government creates chaos, Albertans are the ones left paying for it. It’s time to show Albertans, and the rest of the country, what our energy sector can look like under strong, steady, competent leadership. It’s time to build Alberta’s energy future. ⬇️
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Building Alberta's Energy Future
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Danielle Smith must stop, or be stopped from, undermining the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law in this province. #AbLeg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
“Brandt, the LSA spokesperson, did not respond to questions about whether the LSA will continue requiring licensees to take the Indigenous cultural competency training course or why the regulator believes that its EDI committee would not align with the RPNA.” #AbLeg
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Law Society of Alberta axes standalone EDI committee after province passes ‘Peterson law’
Passed in December but not yet in force, the law bars regulators from mandating EDI training
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
“We are not living in an era of kings who can overrule courts. The very concept of the rule of law is that even those who make the laws are subject to them.” #AbLeg www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general...
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Chief Justice, Justice Minister talk domestic threats to rule of law at CBA annual meeting
Both the chief justice and justice minister alluded to recent rhetoric by Canadian politicians
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Today, the UCP tabled a budget with a $9.4-billion deficit and a projected debt of $137 billion, despite benefiting  from near-historic resource revenues. The UCP government has spent so much money to deliver so little for Albertans. #AbLeg www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/uc...
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UCP Spends So Much and Delivers So Little in Budget 2026
After seven years under the UCP, life is demonstrably harder for Albertans. This budget makes life even harder.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Danielle Smith believes she’s giving us a masterclass in distraction, but this reeks of desperation and Albertans will see right through it. globalnews.ca/news/1167526...
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Danielle Smith promises Alberta referendum over immigration, Constitution changes | Globalnews.ca
Premier Danielle Smith said the immigration changes her UCP government has determined Alberta needs to push for are a significant departure from the status quo.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
👇🏽#AbLeg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
"Albertans deserve so much better. Alberta’s New Democrats continue to call for a public inquiry into CorruptCare so we can finally get some real answers and accountability for this ongoing waste of taxpayer dollars in healthcare." #AbLeg www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/mo...
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More public money wasted as Turkish Tylenol scandal grows
Engaging Albertans to build an economy for the future.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Alberta’s taxpayer and kids didn’t benefit from this drug import scheme. That’s why we need a full, independent public inquiry into this. #CorruptCare #AbLeg www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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Alberta health authority destroys remaining pediatric drugs imported during 2022 shortage
Pediatric medicine was due to expire soon, prompting authority to abandon donation plans
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
We are better together. #AbLeg #TeamCanada youtube.com/shorts/4E53i...
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Alberta—Always on Team Canada
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
A well-researched article on why Alberta needs to keep the RCMP by Talha Hasnat, a public policy student at the University of Calgary. #AbLeg www.yycpolicy.org/blog/2026/2/...
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The Future of Contract Policing in Alberta—Why we need to keep the RCMP — YYC Policy
“Alberta covers up to 70% of the PSA, which allows it to have a greater say over what the RCMP needs to focus on in the province. Any perception otherwise holds no weight, and creating a new provincia...
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
“Once political leaders begin to frame courts as adversaries rather than co-equal, and independent, pillars of governance, public confidence in the justice system erodes.” #AbLeg edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Opinion: Threats to judicial independence weaken democracy
This Trumpian-like threat to defund the judiciary crosses a red line from democratic disagreement into institutional pressure.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The UCP can’t claim to be a party of law and order when they are the ones defunding police, downloading policing costs onto municipalities, threatening to withhold funding from the justice system, and undermining the rule of law and the Constitution at every opportunity. #AbLeg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
“Democracy and justice in Alberta are being threatened. Alberta is being abused by its own government much the same way the United States of America is being abused by its current president.” #AbLeg edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
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Alberta lawyers warn premier's remarks risk eroding democratic integrity
An open letter signed by 171 lawyers warns recent remarks from Premier Danielle Smith threaten the integrity of democratic institutions
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
“If the Government of Alberta is genuinely concerned about access to justice, it should invest in court infrastructure rather than leverage funding to advance demands that are inconsistent with the Constitution.” Canadian Bar Association #AbLeg cba.org/our-impact/s...
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Alberta Premier's threat to withhold funding undermines judicial independence | Canadian Bar Association
The CBA defends the rigorous federal judicial appointment process, in which Alberta has strong representation. It also opposes Alberta's threat to withhold court funding until Premier’s demands are me...
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
What are some of the “distinct legal traditions of Alberta” that Danielle Smith wants reflected in judicial appointments? How would Danielle Smith having more say in judicial appointments “ensure that judicial decision-making reflects the values and expectations of Albertans”? #ableg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Danielle Smith wants to be able to “direct” judges. She’s critical of them for being “activist” and “unelected”. Now she’s threatening to withhold judicial funds as a bargaining chip. She was caught interfering in the justice system but she refuses to learn from it. #ableg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
“Simply put, we cannot have an independent judiciary if the premier — any premier regardless of political affiliation — has the power to “direct” judges.” The Premier must retract her comments and apologize. #AbLeg edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Temitope Oriola: Smith's remarks on 'directing' judges deeply troubling
The message conveyed by the premier’s words is unhealthy for the administration of justice in Alberta.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
“The associations stated that the implications of such a measure don't just concern labour protections, but threaten several freedoms fundamental to a democratic society.” #AbLeg calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
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Several lawyers' associations condemn Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause
Lawyers are worried that Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause on the teachers' strike will be used to trample other citizens' rights.
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Instead of focusing on cost of living crisis, jobs, hospital wait times, education, public safety and issues that matter to Albertans — the UCP is busy stoking separatism. We denounce separatism unequivocally and stand firmly with team Canada. Will the Premier and the UCP MLAs do the same? #ableg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
It’s an unprecedented statement. It should concern every Albertan who believes in the rule of law, judicial independence and democracy.   The UCP needs to stop its provocative statements and attacks on judiciary and the rule of law in this province. #ableg
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Signing this PLEDGE was one of the easiest things I have done as an MLA. It’s important for my constituents and Albertans to know where I stand on this critical issue. I urge ALL members of the Alberta’s legislature to take the pledge and make their position known. #AbLeg
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Danielle Smith needs to unequivocally denounce separatism and stand united with Team Canada. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Webe...
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Albertans deserve better than a Premier who is willing to sell us out to save her own skin.
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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 20/01/2026
Doors, phones, or texts — let's build a better future for our province in a way that works for you! Join hundreds of Albertans for our Day of Action on Saturday, Jan 24. Sign up: albertandp.ca/dayofaction
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
“Smith, by coddling this extreme faction of her base, has lost control. The United Conservatives have become a separatist party, much to the surprise of many who voted for them and many of her own caucus members.” #AbLeg
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Naheed Nenshi: The threat to our nation is very real
The Alberta government, whether through incompetence or malice, is dismantling public services, trampling on human rights, and threatening the very future of the country, writes Naheed Nenshi, the lea...
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Irfan Sabir @mlairfansabir.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
🧵 The Alberta Law Foundation has long operated at arm’s length from government, playing a critical role in ensuring Albertans’ access to justice. 1/3 #AbLeg
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We've already been saying this for months: Alberta’s hospitals and emergency rooms are in crisis. Doctors and patients have been sounding the alarm. Danielle Smith and the UCP government must take urgent action to fix the health care chaos they have created.
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Our health care system is in crisis. We need urgent action.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Alberta’s flu vaccination rates are dangerously low, and our healthcare system is feeling the impact. Getting vaccinated helps protect lives and helps keep the pressure off emergency rooms. It’s not too late: book your flu shot today. youtube.com/shorts/_2rD4...
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It’s not too late: book your flu shot today.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanab.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🚨 Overcrowded 🚨 Unsafe 🚨 Stretched beyond capacity Doctors and patients are sounding the alarm that our hospitals and ERs are in crisis, but the UCP government remains silent. Albertans should be able to access quality health care when they need it, where they need it. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli
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