Category: Politics

  • Situation in Iraq – Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau

    Situation in Iraq – Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau

    [break] Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau TORONTO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canada’s involvement in the mission in Iraq: “Prime Minister Harper has a duty to be upfront and a responsibility to be truthful. This should be especially the…

  • Fundamental Changes Through MGA Review Must Continue

    Fundamental Changes Through MGA Review Must Continue

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Edmonton, September 21, 2014: At the 2014 AUMA Annual Convention, one topic is at the front of mind of many municipalities: the Municipal Government Act review. AUMA is looking for significant updates to the act, including property assessment and taxation, equitable sharing of revenue among municipalities, and a share of provincial revenues. “We look…

  • Wildrose Candidate Introduced – Col. John Fletcher, Calgary-Elbow By-Election

    [break] TIME TO SEND THE PCs A MESSAGE: WILDROSE KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN FOR BY-ELECTION RACE IN CALGARY-ELBOW CALGARY, AB (September 24, 2014): Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith officially kicked off the upcoming Calgary-Elbow by-election today by introducing Wildrose candidate Col. John Fletcher and delivering a clear call to action for constituents: It’s time to send the…

  • Statement From Bruce McAllister On Starter School Announcement

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] CHESTERMERE, AB (September 22, 2014): Today, Wildrose Education Critic Bruce McAllister released the following statement on Premier Jim Prentice’s decision to build four new starter schools in Calgary: “It’s encouraging to see that Mr. Prentice appears to be willing to take some action on the serious lack of schools in Alberta, but this announcement…

  • Calgary Students To Benefit From New Starter Schools To Address Enrolment Pressures

    Calgary Students To Benefit From New Starter Schools To Address Enrolment Pressures

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The Prentice government is partnering with the Calgary Board of Education to build four new starter schools. “Student enrolment is growing right alongside Alberta’s increasing population. Calgary schools alone have a predicted growth of approximately 5,000 students a year, for the next seven years. With a $30.6 million investment in school infrastructure for Calgary,…

  • Government to Create Rural Health Care Action Plan

    Government to Create Rural Health Care Action Plan

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] A comprehensive review of health care in Alberta’s rural communities will ensure care is coordinated in an efficient and predictable manner. “I learned from my travels across Alberta this summer that many rural communities are seriously concerned about health care delivery. So I have tasked MLA Richard Starke to chair a review panel into…

  • AACL Opposes Premier’s Position on Michener Centre and Institutions

    AACL Opposes Premier’s Position on Michener Centre and Institutions

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) remains deeply opposed to institutionalization.  Like most Albertans, tens of thousands of Alberta families with sons and daughters with developmental disabilities were looking forward to a new premier who promised a bold vision guided by an ethical and moral compass.  Instead Premier Prentice’s first and only statement…

  • AUMA Congratulates New Cabinet

    AUMA Congratulates New Cabinet

    AUMA congratulates new cabinet; looks forward to working together AUMA congratulated the new Premier of Alberta and all those appointed to the new provincial cabinet on Monday, September 15th. “We look forward to working together, as we continue advancing the quality of life that Albertans have come to expect from their elected officials,” said Helen…

  • Senator Black Congratulates Alberta Premier Jim Prentice in the Senate

    Senator Black Congratulates Alberta Premier Jim Prentice in the Senate

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] OTTAWA, September 17th, 2014 – Honourable Senators, I rise today to congratulate my friend, Jim Prentice, on becoming Alberta’s 16th Premier. I know, and many of you know, that Jim has the energy, the intelligence, and the knowledge of Canada that will make him a great premier of Alberta and a strong national leader.…

  • Scotland Decides to Remain in United Kingdom

    Scotland Decides to Remain in United Kingdom

    In a historic turnout yesterday, the people of Scotland made a decisive decision to reject independence. The referendum question was: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” The final results were that 55% voted No and 45% voted Yes. With the results tallied from all 32 council areas the count was 2,001,926 votes for “No” over…

  • Prentice Government Cancels Licence Plate Redesign

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Premier Jim Prentice today announced that the Government of Alberta is cancelling any further work on new licence plate designs for motor vehicles in Alberta. “Albertans want us to deal with priorities they have identified in health care, education, infrastructure and seniors. Changing the design of Alberta’s licence plates is not one of them.…

  • Selling The Fleet Long Overdue, Time To Start Real Crack Down On Government Travel: Wildrose

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] CALGARY, AB (September 16, 2014): Selling the provincial air fleet meets the bare minimum of the tough uphill challenge Premier Jim Prentice faces in taking on his scandal plagued PC government while more needs to be done to crack down on the culture of entitlement surrounding government travel, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.…

  • Prentice Government to Sell Planes

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] September 16, 2014 Premier Jim Prentice today announced his intent to sell the Alberta government’s Air Transportation Services (ATS) planes. Premier Prentice and his Cabinet met yesterday and are moving quickly to change the way the Government and its representatives conduct themselves. The Cabinet recognizes the primary importance of accessing Alberta’s rural and remote…

  • Prentice announces Chief of Staff and Principal Secretary

    Prentice announces Chief of Staff and Principal Secretary

    (Edmonton) Premier designate Jim Prentice today announced two distinguished Albertans as members of his senior staff, who will play critical roles in the new Progressive Conservative government. Former Member of the Legislative Assembly and distinguished economist Dr. Michael Percy will serve as Chief of Staff to the Premier. Former Chief of Staff to the Mayor…

  • Statement by Ken Hughes, MLA

    Statement by Ken Hughes, MLA

    Calgary – Ken Hughes, MLA, Calgary West, announces that he will not run in the next provincial election. “It has been a great honour to serve the people of Calgary West as their MLA. Today I am announcing that I will not be running in the next provincial election. I wanted to make my future…