Category: Politics

  • B.C. Conflict of Interest Commissioner to re-investigate awarding of contract

    B.C. Conflict of Interest Commissioner to re-investigate awarding of contract

    British Columbia’s Conflict of Interest Commissioner has completed his examination to determine whether a re-investigation is warranted into allegations involving former Premier Alison Redford and the appointment of counsel to represent Alberta in litigation against tobacco companies. The Commissioner, Paul Fraser, determined that information not available to the former Alberta Ethics Commissioner when he completed…

  • Wildrose Urges Province and RMWB to Clear Red Tape and Speed Up Reconstruction

    Wildrose Urges Province and RMWB to Clear Red Tape and Speed Up Reconstruction

    EDMONTON, AB: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the NDP government need to clear up red tape and road blocks and speed up the reconstruction of the fire damaged sections of Fort McMurray. “While life is returning to normal for many of the citizens of Fort McMurray whose homes were not affected by the…

  • Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls gets Alberta support

    Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls gets Alberta support

    The Minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan, issued the following statement in response to today’s federal announcement of a five-member commission to lead the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, along with terms of reference to guide their work. “This is an important step. I’d like to commend the federal government…

  • Government of Canada Names Commissioners for National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

    Government of Canada Names Commissioners for National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

    Ottawa, ON – Canada is committed to real reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is an important step on this path to end the unacceptable rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls. Today, Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with Jody Wilson-Raybould,…

  • NDP Government Picking Winners and Losers with New Small Brewery Grant Program: Wildrose

    NDP Government Picking Winners and Losers with New Small Brewery Grant Program: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Instead of committing to creating the right investment conditions to encourage breweries to set up shop in Alberta, the NDP government is picking winners and losers with their new small brewers tax and grant scheme and Alberta consumers will pay the tab, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Friday. Wildrose has urged the NDP…

  • Another Day, Yet Another Taxpayer Dollar Spent on Advertising NDP Mistakes: Wildrose

    Another Day, Yet Another Taxpayer Dollar Spent on Advertising NDP Mistakes: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Following the bizarre decision by the NDP government to file a lawsuit over Power Purchasing Arrangements against two of its own agencies and against Enmax, a company owned by the people of Calgary, the NDP government is now doubling down on misuse of taxpayer dollars by promoting their frivolous lawsuit through ad buys, the…

  • Local Small Breweries Benefit from Alberta Jobs Plan

    Local Small Breweries Benefit from Alberta Jobs Plan

    Small brewers in Alberta will be able to invest and grow their business, thanks to a new grant that will support local entrepreneurship and economic diversification. Beginning August 5, Alberta-based brewers who produce and sell no more than 300,000 hectolitres in Alberta annually will be eligible to participate in the Alberta Small Brewers Development Program.…

  • Wood Buffalo Gets Disaster Funding from Province

    Wood Buffalo Gets Disaster Funding from Province

    The Alberta government will provide an advance of $87.5 million to help the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo recover from devastating wildfires. This initial advance of Disaster Recovery Program funding is intended to help with uninsurable costs such as emergency response, evacuation, cleanup of damaged areas and public spaces and repairs to public infrastructure damaged…

  • Documents Show NDP Government Ignored Warnings of Higher Power Bills for Albertans: Wildrose

    Documents Show NDP Government Ignored Warnings of Higher Power Bills for Albertans: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Wildrose Shadow Electricity and Renewables Minister Don MacIntyre released the following statement responding to Deputy Premier Sarah Hoffman’s astounding comments that the NDP government “wasn’t aware” of all aspects of Power Purchasing Arrangements (PPAs) when they increased the industry (SGER) carbon levy: “Either the Deputy Premier isn’t being told all the facts, or is willfully…

  • Wildrose “On Your Side” Tour Chance to Hear From Everyday Albertans

    Wildrose “On Your Side” Tour Chance to Hear From Everyday Albertans

    This summer, Wildrose is embarking on a province-wide tour entitled “On Your Side”. The tour is an opportunity for myself as Wildrose Leader and our entire team of 22 MLAs to travel across the province to hear from everyday Albertans. Grassroots supporters are the most important level of any political organization. They tell us what…

  • NDP Government Must Come Clean About What They Knew, and When They Knew it Regarding Electricity Arrangements: Wildrose

    NDP Government Must Come Clean About What They Knew, and When They Knew it Regarding Electricity Arrangements: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government has laid a web of different stories surrounding when exactly they first learned about a specific clause in the province’s Power Purchasing Arrangements (PPAs) with electricity companies, and that web is starting to unravel, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. , documents clearly show that in November 2015 a briefing was…

  • Job Grant Helps Employers Remain Competitive

    Job Grant Helps Employers Remain Competitive

    Employers are seeing the benefits of the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) program that is helping businesses build a strong workforce through training. Launched in October 2014, the Canada-Alberta Job Grant responds to Alberta’s labour challenges by helping employers build a skilled workforce to meet current and future needs. The program is delivered by the Government…

  • Clark asks Health Minister to Investigate Restricting Naturopaths to Evidence-Based Practice

    Clark asks Health Minister to Investigate Restricting Naturopaths to Evidence-Based Practice

    EDMONTON, AB – The practice of Naturopathy should be restricted only to procedures that pass rigorous scientific testing, and should be further restricted when dealing with children, says Alberta Party leader Greg Clark. “Like many Albertans I followed the tragic case of Ezekiel Stephan and this caused me to look further into the regulations surrounding Naturopathy…

  • NDP Government Against Everyday Albertans with Out-of-Touch PPA Lawsuit: Wildrose

    NDP Government Against Everyday Albertans with Out-of-Touch PPA Lawsuit: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government has shown a new side of their anti-business agenda by launching an unnecessary lawsuit against Enmax, an energy company owned by Calgarians, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The returning of Power Purchasing Arrangements (PPAs) to the balancing pool was entirely preventable and foreseen by both the Wildrose and key energy stakeholders…

  • Power Purchase Arrangement Fiasco

    Power Purchase Arrangement Fiasco

    David Swann disappointed by Power Purchase Arrangement fiasco Following the Alberta government’s announcement they were taking former Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) holders to court, Liberal Leader David Swann has expressed his displeasure with both the regulations enacted by the former PC government and the failure by the NDP to understand the consequences of their actions.…