Category: Politics

EDMONTON, AB (May 30, 2018) – Today, United Conservative House Leader Jason Nixon called on the NDP government to hold an Emergency Debate in the Legislature to discuss how best to ensure the successful construction of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project, following yesterday’s news that pipeline proponent Kinder Morgan will be walking away from the…

EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued the following statement in response to news that the Trudeau Liberals and Alberta NDP have reached a deal to purchase Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline, as well as the expansion project: “We are in this situation today as the result of actions taken by the Trudeau Liberal…

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta’s United Conservatives are calling on the NDP government to explain why they quietly re-hired John Heaney, former Chief of Staff to the Premier, who is currently the subject of an ongoing investigation for alleged political interference in Freedom of Information (FOIP) requests. Newly released Government of Alberta documents reveal that Mr. Heaney, a former…

From predatory lending agreements to unfair cell phone contracts, the best way to avoid getting hoodwinked by a bad deal is to always read the fine print. This is the kind of advice my father tried to impress on me, and as far as I’m concerned it’s a lesson that should be taught in high…

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement in response to the B.C. Supreme Court’s dismissal of legal challenges by the Squamish Nation and the City of Vancouver regarding the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project: “We are pleased that the Trans Mountain Pipeline took another step forward today. “The Supreme Court of British Columbia threw out…

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: May 17, 2018 – “Homosexual, trans and bisexual Albertans are more likely to be bullied verbally or physically, more likely to experience domestic and other forms of violence, and more likely to consider, and to attempt, suicide than Albertans…

EDMONTON, AB: Monday, the NDP voted down Calgary-Fish Creek MLA Richard Gotfried’s Bill 204, which would have abolished adverse possession legislation, commonly known as “squatter’s rights.” The Bill sought to provide greater protection of the property rights for Albertans after a constituent of Gotfried’s had 750 square feet of his Lake Bonavista residential lot seized, without…

Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Seniors and Housing, will be taking a leave from her work at the legislature following a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia During her absence, Minister Irfan Sabir will be acting Minister of Seniors and Housing. “After experiencing unexplained symptoms for several days, last week I was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia.…

Ottawa, Ontario – Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, issued the following statement today regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion: “With only nine legislative days left before Kinder Morgan’s May 31st deadline, the Liberal government has run out of time to pass legislation to remove roadblocks and delays for the approved expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline.…

The Alberta government will welcome Gov. Gen. Julie Payette to the legislature on Tuesday, May 15 as part of her first official visit to Alberta. “It will be my pleasure to welcome the Governor General for her first official visit to Alberta. Her wide-ranging accomplishments are truly admirable and she is a terrific role model…

EDMONTON – Ed Ammar announced his bid to become the United Conservative Party candidate in Edmonton-Castle Downs. “I’m excited about our new party and committed to continuing my hard work in helping Jason Kenney and the UCP form the next government.  A government that will stand up for all of the people of Alberta. The…

EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued the following statement regarding the by-election candidate nomination in Fort McMurray-Conklin: I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to Laila Goodridge on winning tonight’s nomination as the United Conservative candidate in the upcoming Fort McMurray-Conklin by-election to fill the seat of our good friend, Brian Jean.…

RED DEER, AB: Over 2,600 United Conservative delegates assembled in Red Deer Friday as the United Conservative Party kicked off the largest political convention in Alberta’s history. “The overwhelming interest in our founding convention has received from all corners of Alberta is a testament to the momentum of our united movement,” said United Conservative Leader Jason…

W. Doug Wylie, FCPA, FCMA, ICD.D, was officially sworn in as Alberta’s 11th Auditor General at a ceremony hosted by the Honourable Robert E. Wanner, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “For decades the independent Office of the Auditor General has ensured the accurate reporting and prudent management of Alberta’s fiscal resources,” said Speaker…

Alberta’s role as a major North American economic partner will be at the centre of Premier Rachel Notley’s mission to Arizona from May 3-6. Premier Notley will be co-chairing the 2018 Summit of North American Governors and Premiers in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Alberta has key expertise and experience to share with leaders across North America. Being…