Levelling the Playing Field in Local Elections
The government has introduced Bill 29, the Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, which, if passed, will level the playing field for candidates…
Strengthening Democracy in Alberta
In order to get a fair deal for Albertans, Bill 26, the Constitutional Referendum Amendment Act, would allow the government to…
Continuing Support for Albertans During COVID-19
Bill 24, the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Statutes Amendment Act, proposes measures to support Albertans as the province continues to reopen. The…
Alberta Party Response to Fair Deal Panel
Albertans are frustrated, justifiably so. The Fair Deal Panel report shows this, but it focuses our energy in the wrong…
Premier Jason Kenney Confirms No Provincial Sales Tax Without Referendum
By Franco Terrazzano CALGARY, AB: Premier Jason Kenney confirmed to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation that his government will uphold Alberta’s Taxpayer Protection Act,…
Getting a Fair Deal for Alberta
Premier Jason Kenney has released the next step of Alberta’s strategy to secure a fair deal in the federation, addressing…
Fairness Alberta Report Shows Eight Ways to Improve Equalization
EDMONTON, AB, June 16, 2020 – Fairness Alberta released an analysis today outlining eight concrete proposals to improve Canada’s Equalization Program. …
Federal Government Should Deliver $7 Billion Payment to Alberta Under Fiscal Stabilization Fund
EDMONTON, AB, June 8, 2020 – Today, Fairness Alberta released an analysis of Canada’s Fiscal Stabilization Fund and, in light of…
Parliament is Essential and MPs are Essential Workers
Parliament is an essential pillar in our democracy and Members of Parliament are essential workers meaning we should be in…
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy for Parties is a Bandaid—it’s Time to Restore Democratic Funding to Parties!
The outrage from some quarters over parties receiving the COVID-19 wage subsidy should be a wake-up call for Canadians: It’s time…
It’s Time to Give Canada’s Youth #Vote16
Fair Vote Canada applauds Senator Marilou McPhedran’s intention to put forward a bill in this Parliament to lower the voting age to…
Fairness Alberta Launches Public Awareness Campaign
Highlighting Alberta’s Contributions to Canada, and Urgent Need for Reform EDMONTON, AB, May 25, 2020 – Today, Fairness Alberta launched a…
Supporting Alberta’s Relaunch in the Legislature
Alberta MLAs returned to the legislature today to debate legislation that will make life better for Albertans as the economy recovers from…
Peaceful Protests During COVID-19: Premier Kenney
Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about peaceful protests during the COVID-19 pandemic: (May 11, 2020) “The right to…
Statement: Liberal Gun Ban an Assault on Canadian Democracy and Targets Law-Abiding Owners
John Barlow, MP Foothills FOOTHILLS, AB – The Liberal government has announced major firearms policy changes in the middle of…