Category: Politics

Premier Prentice statement on President Obama’s decision to veto Keystone XL legislation

Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement after U.S. President Barack Obama vetoed legislation that would have approved the Keystone XL pipeline: “I am disappointed but not surprised that President Obama chose to veto bipartisan legislation that would have approved the Keystone XL pipeline. “While today’s decision was expected, it does not change the fact…

February 25, 2015
Prentice Cuts his Office Budget

Senior political staff to Premier Jim Prentice will be taking a salary cut. In support of the commitment to fiscal discipline, the premier’s top political staff will see their salaries reduced by five per cent, effective March 31. This will bring savings of more than $104,000 a year. “As we address the budgetary challenges facing…

February 25, 2015
Results of Alberta PCs First Super Saturday

In Calgary-North West, incumbent Sandra Jansen earned the nomination over Blair Houston, while Richard Gotfried picked up the victory over Myles McDougall in Calgary-Fish Creek. Former MLA Mark Hlady won over J.S. Rioux and Lynn Moen in Calgary-Mountain View. In Medicine Hat, incumbent Blake Pedersen won over two challengers to carry the PC Alberta banner,…

February 25, 2015
Senator Black Speaks on Decision by President Obama to Veto Keystone Bill

OTTAWA, February 25th, 2015 – I was profoundly disappointed to learn that President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL bill sent to him by congress. As America’s largest trading partner and closest friend for decades, the President has turned a blind eye to Canada and our shared history. When it comes to Keystone XL there…

February 25, 2015
Government calls for new proposals of projects to prevent and respond to gender-based violence

Ottawa, Ontario – On behalf of the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Macleod, invites organizations across the riding of Macleod to propose new projects that will help end violence against women and girls. The Government of Canada will be…

February 25, 2015
Senator Black to Sponsor Bill C-21 (Red Tape Reduction Act) in Senate

OTTAWA – Alberta’s Elected Senator Doug Black is proud to be sponsoring Bill C-21, the Red Tape Reduction Act, in the Senate to reduce the administrative burdens that businesses face. Senator Black will be opening the debate on the bill at its second reading in the Senate this afternoon. The bill aims to legislate rules…

February 24, 2015
Prentice Tax Trial Balloons Damaging Business Confidence

EDMONTON, AB (February 20, 2015): The relentless series of trial balloons from Premier Jim Prentice on raising job-killing taxes is shaking consumer confidence and hurting small businesses as they deal with low growth forecasts, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Prentice has talked about raising income taxes, sin taxes, gas taxes, bringing in a…

February 24, 2015
Alberta Party Selects Candidate for Highwood Constituency

Contender becomes the first identified candidate for the riding south of Calgary. HIGH RIVER, AB – With an expected early provincial election, the Alberta Party has selected a candidate for the Highwood Constituency, making them the first party to officially do so for the riding. 10-year High River resident Joel Windsor has been selected…

February 23, 2015
Jim Prentice Continues to Represent the PCs in Calgary-Foothills

PC Leader Jim Prentice was acclaimed as the PC Alberta candidate for Calgary-Foothills for the next election. Since becoming Leader of our party in September, he’s led his party to four by-election victories (including his own seat with a massive majority), 11 opposition members have joined the PC ranks and they ended 2014 with…

February 21, 2015
Barnes Statement on RCMP Investigation into Former Premier

CALGARY, AB (February 20, 2015): Today, Wildrose MLA Drew Barnes released the following statement on the completed RCMP investigation into the Alberta Auditor General report: “I want to thank members of the RCMP for their thorough investigation regarding the partisan use of government aircraft by former Premier Alison Redford. It’s clear, without the work…

February 21, 2015
The Provincial Budget Is Coming – Have You Had Your Say?

Have your say about Alberta’s fiscal situation and upcoming budget with these two online surveys.

February 21, 2015
Alberta Streamlines its International Presence

The Alberta International Offices Review will bring office closures, more effective management and $3.1 million in savings over the course of two fiscal years. The cost-saving measures include the closure of Alberta’s Ottawa, Chicago and Munich offices; suspending plans for the opening of the California and Brazil offices; and reducing expenses across Alberta’s international offices…

February 20, 2015
PC’s Prepare for Super Saturday

February 21st is being dubbed Super Saturday by the Alberta PC Party. Their members will get to vote on the next slate of candidates to represent the party in the upcoming election. There are eight contested nominations across the province. In Calgary-Mountain View, J.S. Rioux, Mark Hlady and Lynn Moen are on the ballot.…

February 19, 2015
AHS Consultants and Managers Rack Up Cell Phone Bills North of $10,000: Wildrose

CALGARY, AB (February 13, 2015): Over an 18 month period, several AHS upper managers and senior consultants racked up cell phone bills surging near or over $10,000, the Wildrose Official Opposition announced today. The information was gathered and released through a Freedom of Information (FOIP) request submitted by the Wildrose, unveiling over $825,000 spent…

February 19, 2015
PC Alberta Says Thank You to Retiring MLAs

Over the last few weeks, we’ve had a number of dedicated PC MLAs announce they were moving on from the Alberta Legislature in the near future. While more MLAs may make similar announcements in the near future, I’d like to take this time to thank each and every one of them for their service…

February 17, 2015