Category: Politics

CALGARY, AB (August 30, 2018): United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued the following statement in response to this morning’s Trans Mountain court ruling: “Today is a sad day for Canada and our ability to move major projects in the national interest forward. “Albertans have every right to be angry and frustrated by the apparent inability…

OTTAWA, ON – The Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, today issued the following statement: “Justin Trudeau is spending $4.5 billion in taxpayer money to buy a pipeline he can’t even build. This is quickly becoming the most expensive scandal in the history of Canadian politics. “This is Justin Trudeau’s…

EDMONTON, AB: Alberta’s United Conservatives are calling on the NDP government to encourage their friends and allies, the Trudeau Liberals, to start taking international trade negotiations seriously. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP-TTP) were negotiated years ago by the former federal conservative government…

Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:  “Today’s news of a trade agreement between the United States and Mexico confirms that the Trudeau government has failed to advance Canada’s trade interests. “For years, Conservatives have asked for a more serious approach from the Trudeau…

Our Leadership Candidates Speak:  Read their answers to question 1 The following is the first question posed to the three candidates for leadership of the Green Party of Alberta in the lead up to the September 22nd vote by members to decide the leadership. “At this point the 2019 election is shaping up to be…

Joe Ceci, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, released the following statement about the tentative agreement reached with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), covering members who work in the public service: “I want to thank negotiators for the Government and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees for their hard work in…

Calgary, AB – Alberta’s United Conservatives are calling on the NDP government to join other provinces in standing up against the Trudeau Liberal government’s Bill C-69, troubling legislation that will hurt oil and gas jobs and the families that depend on them. At the recent 2018 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, Ministers from other provinces –…

Trade is critical to the Canadian economy; in fact, one-in-five Canadian jobs and 60% of Canada’s GDP are dependent on trade. Global trade tensions and diplomatic failures have created pressure on Canadian producers of products such as barley, corn, oats, pulses, soybeans and wheat. This is one reason Conservatives requested an emergency session of parliament to…

Foothills, AB – After months making the ridiculous argument a federal carbon tax would improve competitiveness, attract global investment and create new jobs Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is now admitting its proposed tax grab is a failure. Earlier this month Trudeau announced he was walking back on his carbon tax plan offering an exemption for…

Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan has issued the following statement on the Saudi Arabia issue: “I support our Federal Government with their courageous commitment to human rights. Canada must remain a passionate advocate for the fundamental freedoms of all people around the world. “We may pay an economic cost for taking this bold, principled stand.…

July 23, 2018 The Hon. Amarjeet Sohi 229 Wellington Street Suite 707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0H8 Dear Minister Sohi, Congratulations on your appointment as the new Minister for Natural Resources. As the Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, I look forward to working with you to ensure Canada’s natural resources sector is prosperous and successful.…

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food 1341 Baseline Road Tower 7, Floor 9, Room 149 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C5 Dear Minister, Japan, Mexico and Singapore have now ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which means only three other countries need to ratify before the trade agreement can come…

CALGARY, AB: The United Conservative Party (UCP) has won huge support in by-elections held in Central and Northern Alberta, with an overwhelming percentage of voters electing new UCP Members to the Legislative Assembly. “Tonight’s results are more proof that the United Conservative Party is on the right track, and that Albertans reject the NDP government’s failed…

CALGARY, AB (July 14, 2018): United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Jason Kenney today issued the following statement: “I have accepted the resignation of Calgary-Greenway MLA Prab Gill from the United Conservative Caucus. I wish Prab and his family well in future endeavours. “I would also like to thank former Justice Ted Carruthers for his work investigating…

EDMONTON, AB (June 28, 2018) – Today’s release of the 2017-18 year-end financial update shows personal and corporate income tax revenue is down $402 million and $470 million respectively from Budget 2017 expectations, proving once again that NDP tax hikes are negatively impacting Alberta’s finances, leaving less for government services Albertans expect. “As the direct result…