Beau Shaw

NDP candidate for Calgary Centre
My policies center our elders, our workers, our economy, and the everyday people who keep our country moving.

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Biography

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Beau Shaw is a passionate advocate and organizer who believes in building a stronger, fairer future for all Canadians. He is determined to ensure that affordability, housing, and sustainable economic policies are prioritized, and that the voices of everyday Calgarians are heard.

Beau has called Calgary home since 2017. He is a lifelong volunteer and currently chairs two grassroots advocacy organizations in Calgary. Through his work, he informs the public about issues affecting marginalized communities, brings people together to celebrate culture, and advocates for policy changes at all levels of government. In particular, Beau is passionate about preserving the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people to live in dignity as their authentic selves, ensuring our elders are cared for, and encouraging Canada to become a strong global partner in peace.

Beau studied communications and systems innovation at Mount Royal University and has worked as a self-taught audiovisual technologist and consultant in both the private and public sectors for the last seven years. He has also worked as a frontline social worker, security professional, and commercial cook. Having raised himself from homelessness, his collective experiences have equipped him with the skills necessary to tackle the complex challenges facing our community today and bring about meaningful solutions.

Beau firmly believes it is time to stop gambling with taxpayer money and start investing in a stronger, fairer future for Canada. He is committed to holding big corporations accountable for price gouging, taking real steps to address the housing crisis through incentives, streamlined development, and a federal rent-to-own program, ensuring Canadians continue to have access to vital social programs like affordable child care, dental care, and pharmacare, and standing up for Canadians against Donald Trump's threats to our sovereignty.

Reason for running

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Beau is running to become your MP because he believes our community deserves better. Too often, our voices are drowned out by the interests of elites and political gridlock. Calgarians deserve someone who will vote for their interests, not just tow the party line.

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