Category: Politics

  • The Price is [Not Always] Right – Chamber Supports QBS

    The Price is [Not Always] Right – Chamber Supports QBS

      A call for Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) provincial procurement – Edmonton Chamber of Commerce  The value of a product is not determined by price alone. The quality, service and timeliness of delivery are only a few of the many considerations every business owner makes when buying something for their company. As we have all learned the…

  • PC Alberta – Constituency Nomination Dates

    PC Alberta – Constituency Nomination Dates

    Ahead of the next general election, PC Alberta has started opening up nominations across the province. So far, 47 of our 87 constituencies have opened up their nomination date. Airdrie February 21st Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater February 21st Jeff Johnson – acclaimed Banff-Cochrane March 14th Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock Febuary 28th Battle River-Wainwright March 21st Bonnyville-Cold Lake February 21st Calgary-Acadia February…

  • Wildrose Executive Committee Statement on Rob Anders

    Wildrose Executive Committee Statement on Rob Anders

      EDMONTON, AB – After reviewing Mr. Rob Anders’ leadership application, and conducting an interview with Mr. Anders, the Wildrose Executive Committee voted unanimously last night not to accept his application. Mr. Anders has been deemed ineligible for candidacy with the Wildrose Party. The Executive Committee thanks Mr. Anders for his interest and his service to Albertans.

  • Wildrose Forces Change at Alberta Health Services

    Wildrose Forces Change at Alberta Health Services

      CALGARY, AB – The Wildrose continues to build on its legacy of protecting taxpayers from the PC government and Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) record of waste and mismanagement after the head of AHS admitted changes to policy came as a direct result of Wildrose freedom of information (FOIP) requests, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said. On…

  • Premier Prentice statement on passage of Keystone XL legislation

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement after the U.S. Congress passed legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline: “Today the U.S. Congress reflected the will of the American people and provided a path to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project. “This positive, bipartisan decision is not a surprise. The indication I received in Washington…

  • Liberal Party of Canada welcomes MP Eve Adams

    Liberal Party of Canada welcomes MP Eve Adams

      OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Brampton South, to the Liberal Caucus. “Eve Adams entered public service to be her community’s voice in Ottawa – not Stephen Harper’s voice in her community – and today I am pleased to welcome…

  • Justin Trudeau Pitches a Medicare Approach to Fight Climate Change in Canada

    Justin Trudeau Pitches a Medicare Approach to Fight Climate Change in Canada

    CALGARY – A future Liberal government will take a medicare approach to the fight on climate change by working with the provinces and territories to reduce greenhouse gases, announced Liberal Party of Canada Leader, Justin Trudeau. “I strongly believe, as do many Canadians, that our children’s future requires us to take meaningful action to reduce…

  • Government Seeks Input on Budget 2015

    Government Seeks Input on Budget 2015

      Albertans can tell government how to address the $7 billion challenge facing Budget 2015. A new online survey asks Albertans to identify spending reductions and revenue opportunities to address the financial challenges caused by low oil prices. Ideas are also invited on how to stabilize Alberta’s revenue over the longer term. Low oil prices…

  • Forsyth Statement on Outrageous Federal Building Costs

    Forsyth Statement on Outrageous Federal Building Costs

      CALGARY, AB – On January 30th, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth released the following statement on news the cost of the Federal Building has soared to $410 million. “Once again, Premier Jim Prentice has said one thing, but done another. The Premier promised to not waste any more money on the $350 million Federal Building,…

  • Premier Prentice applauds Alberta-U.S. collaboration

    Premier Prentice applauds Alberta-U.S. collaboration

    The U.S. government is working with Shell Canada to conduct research at an Alberta carbon capture and storage site. Premier Jim Prentice met with U.S. Department of Energy and Shell officials in Washington, D.C. to learn more about their research collaboration on carbon capture and storage (CCS). The U.S. government will work with Shell Canada…

  • Fixing Emergency Rooms Requires New Leadership: Forsyth

    Fixing Emergency Rooms Requires New Leadership: Forsyth

      CALGARY, AB – The PC record of failing to reduce overcrowding in emergency rooms requires new leadership committed to restoring local decision making for hospitals, redirecting funding away from layers of Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) management and increasing funding for long-term nursing care beds, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said today. Despite flashy announcements months…

  • Protecting Alberta Taxpayers: Wildrose MLAs Sign No New Taxes Pledge

    Protecting Alberta Taxpayers: Wildrose MLAs Sign No New Taxes Pledge

      EDMONTON, AB – While the Prentice PCs are talking about raising job-killing taxes during a time of economic uncertainty, Wildrose MLAs are signing a pledge today to protect Alberta taxpayers from any new tax or increase to existing taxes proposed by the PC government. (The Wildrose) pledge is the first of several Protecting Alberta Taxpayers announcements…

  • PCs Vote Down Wildrose Motion to Reduce MLA And Cabinet Pay: Strankman

      EDMONTON, AB – The PCs proved they aren’t interested in saving money for taxpayers or cutting wasteful spending by rejecting a Wildrose motion to reduce MLA and cabinet minister pay, Wildrose MLA Rick Strankman said. On Wednesday, in Members’ Services Committee, the PCs rejected a Wildrose motion to reduce MLA pay by 8 per…

  • Premier thanks John Baird for his service

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement following the resignation of John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs with the Government of Canada: “On behalf of Albertans, I would like to thank Minister Baird for all he has done for Canada – at home and around the world. “John has always fought for what he believes…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the resignation of John Baird

    Ottawa, Ontario 3 February 2015 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the resignation of John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs: “It is with great regret and affection that I today accepted the resignation of one of the finest ministers that I have had the privilege of working with, John Baird. “John…