Category: Politics

  • Grade 5 Students Become Environment “Minister for the Day” at Legislature

    Grade 5 Students Become Environment “Minister for the Day” at Legislature

    Twelve Grade 5 students from across Alberta came together to talk environment and get a taste of being Minister for the Day. During the day these “mini-ministers” toured the Legislature and discussed their ideas for environmental protection and sustainable development in a mock news conference with Environment Minister Shannon Phillips. The Minister for the Day…

  • Expanding CPP Won’t Help Most Financially Vulnerable Seniors

    Expanding CPP Won’t Help Most Financially Vulnerable Seniors

    Expanding the CPP will largely fail to help Canadian retirees most in need of assistance By Charles Lammam and Hugh MacIntyre, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C. / Troy Media/ – After years of debate, the Trudeau Liberals have rekindled the push to expand the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), with the federal government committed to achieving an agreement…

  • MLA Stier: Wildrose Leader Brian Jean is a Principled Man

    MLA Stier: Wildrose Leader Brian Jean is a Principled Man

    By Pat Stier, MLA With just over a year having passed since our new caucus was elected in 2015, I have finally had a moment to pause at the end of the spring 2016 session and reflect on what a significant amount of change has occurred since I last composed a statement regarding Wildrose Caucus…

  • Medical Assistance in Dying Framework Assures Access and Safeguards for Albertans

    Medical Assistance in Dying Framework Assures Access and Safeguards for Albertans

    The Government has approved a framework for medical assistance in dying that protects the vulnerable while supporting individuals who want to exercise their rights. “Medical assistance in dying is now legal in Canada and we are prepared to support individuals considering what may be one of the most difficult decisions anyone can face. This framework…

  • MP John Barlow Encourages Applications to “Daughters of the Vote”

    MP John Barlow Encourages Applications to “Daughters of the Vote”

      High River, AB- Join Equal Voice and the Government of Canada in a historic national initiative to mark the 100th anniversary of women’s formal political engagement in 2016 — along with Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. 100 years ago, some women in three Canadian provinces (Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan) won the right to vote…

  • Wildrose Stood Up Against Harmful NDP Policies During Spring Agenda

    Wildrose Stood Up Against Harmful NDP Policies During Spring Agenda

    EDMONTON, AB: Throughout the spring legislative session, Wildrose consistently stood up for families against expensive new taxes and risky economic experiments under the NDP government, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Tuesday. “Folks are worried about their jobs and whether they will be able to collect a pay cheque at the end of the month to help…

  • Alberta Wants Input on Affordable Housing Strategy

    Alberta Wants Input on Affordable Housing Strategy

    The Ministry of Seniors and Housing is seeking public and stakeholder input on a provincial affordable housing strategy. Albertans can offer feedback that will help define how housing is delivered, what services and supports are needed, and what expectations should be met for affordable housing across the province. There is an increased need for housing…

  • NDP Vote Against Relief for Charities from Carbon Tax

    NDP Vote Against Relief for Charities from Carbon Tax

    EDMONTON, AB: Late last night, the NDP government voted unanimously against providing rebates or exemptions to charities from the dramatic cost increases associated with the Carbon Tax, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The amendment moved by Wildrose Shadow Human Services Minister Angela Pitt would have mandated a rebate for all registered charities across the…

  • Black Diamond By-Election 2016

    Black Diamond By-Election 2016

    The dates have been set for the 2016 By-election for the vacancies of both Mayor and Councillor (1): Election Day is:  Monday, August 22, 2016 Nomination Day is:  Monday, July 25, 2016 Advance Voting will take place:  Monday August 15, 2016        (tentatively set for 10am to 8pm – subject to change after…

  • Municipal Government Act is a Good Start but Further Changes are Needed

    Municipal Government Act is a Good Start but Further Changes are Needed

    Edmonton: Alberta’s urban municipalities are seeking three key changes as the Municipal Government Act (MGA) is modernized—a stronger provincial/municipal partnership; a sustainable funding model for municipalities; and tools to support regionalization. The amendments that were tabled this afternoon by the Minister of Municipal Affairs are an important step in furthering regional approaches but fall far…

  • Stier Statement on Municipal Government Act Review Process

    Stier Statement on Municipal Government Act Review Process

    EDMONTON, AB: Wildrose Shadow Municipal Affairs Minister Pat Stier released the following statement Tuesday following the tabling of Bill 21, the Modernized Municipal Government Act: “Wildrose will be carefully reviewing this extensive legislation that will have a direct impact on the communities in which we live and work. “This review is the culmination of years of…

  • Alberta Moves to Empower Local Governments, Strengthen Community Collaboration

    The Modernized Municipal Government Act was tabled in the Alberta Legislature on Tuesday and Municipal Affairs will consult across the province this summer to ask Albertans for their feedback. The last major review of the MGA was completed in 1995 and does not reflect new economic realities, changes in technology or evolving municipal roles and…

  • How Does Social Media Use Influence Political Participation and Civic Engagement?

    How Does Social Media Use Influence Political Participation and Civic Engagement?

    Academic research has consistently found that people who consume more news media have a greater probability of being civically and politically engaged across a variety of measures. In an era when the public’s time and attention is increasingly directed toward platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, scholars are seeking to evaluate the still-emerging relationship between…

  • An Open Letter to All Parties and House Leaders

    An Open Letter to All Parties and House Leaders

    Canadians have given you a mandate. Sixty-three percent (63%) of us voted in favour to change the electoral system to one that is more fair, equal and democratic – a system that will make every vote count so that the will of the electorate is reflected in the House of Commons. You have the task of…

  • Wrong Approach to Ambulance Services Putting Albertans at Risk: Barnes

    Wrong Approach to Ambulance Services Putting Albertans at Risk: Barnes

    EDMONTON, AB: The under-utilization of non-emergency inter-facility transfer units is tying up scarce ambulance resources and putting Albertans at risk, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Tuesday. Documents obtained by Wildrose through the freedom of information process show that ambulance units, including Advanced Life Support Ambulances – AHS’ most equipped units – are being used for non-emergency…