Category: Politics

  • Strankman Statement on Bill 6 Consultation Panels

    Strankman Statement on Bill 6 Consultation Panels

    EDMONTON, AB (May 20, 2016): Wildrose Shadow Agriculture Minister Rick Strankman today released the following statement on the six working groups announced for Bill 6 consultation: “Wildrose will carefully review the panelists announced today to ensure that they properly represent the farmers and ranchers of our province. “The NDP government continues to be vague on details…

  • Alberta Welcomes Progress on Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

    Alberta Welcomes Progress on Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

    Following the National Energy Board announcement on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project, Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd has the following statement: “Today’s recommendation by the National Energy Board fits a responsible national approach to energy infrastructure. Canada is balancing the need for much stronger action on climate change with the need to pay for that…

  • With NEB Approval on Trans Mountain, Government Should Stop Getting in the Way of Pipeline Construction

    With NEB Approval on Trans Mountain, Government Should Stop Getting in the Way of Pipeline Construction

    EDMONTON, AB: With the independent National Energy Board providing conditional approval for Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion, the federal Liberal government should stop creating further red tape and delays and sign off on this pivotal pipeline project, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Today’s findings show what Wildrose has always said, that the arms-length and…

  • Government moves to strengthen laws against discrimination based on gender identity and expression

    Government moves to strengthen laws against discrimination based on gender identity and expression

    Diversity and inclusion are among Canada’s greatest strengths; Canadians must feel safe in their identities, and free to be themselves. That is why the Government of Canada is updating the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code to include gender identity and gender expression. Today, on International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the Minister…

  • Canadian Federal Government Tables Historic Gender Identity Protections Bill

    Egale Canada Human Rights Trust OTTAWA — On today’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia, the federal government has announced the tabling of Bill C-16  – A historic bill that would bring sweeping legal protection to Canadians by classifying discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender express as a hate crime. The passing…

  • Wildrose Motion Asking Ottawa to Scrap Tanker Ban Passes in the Legislature

    Wildrose Motion Asking Ottawa to Scrap Tanker Ban Passes in the Legislature

    EDMONTON, AB: Yesterday, Wildrose Grande Prairie-Smoky MLA Todd Loewen’s Motion 506, which calls for the federal government to scrap its planned crude-oil tanker ban on British Columbia’s north coast, passed with the full support of the house. Premier Rachel Notley and the NDP government have previously refused to voice opposition to the tanker ban after months of…

  • Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Notley survey fire damage

    Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Notley survey fire damage

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Rachel Notley toured Fort McMurray Friday and reaffirmed federal disaster recovery support for Alberta. “I’m grateful the Prime Minister came to see firsthand the challenges faced by the residents of Wood Buffalo. I’d like to again thank the first responders who have worked around the clock to protect homes and…

  • One Step Closer to Making Every Vote Count!

    One Step Closer to Making Every Vote Count!

    Electoral reformers across the country are relieved and thrilled to see the launch of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform. “Canadians have been clear. Sixty-three percent of the electorate voted in 2015 for parties promising Voter Equality – to Make Every Vote Count. They want equal and effective votes,” said Fair Vote Canada President Gary…

  • MP John Barlow announces funding through New Horizons for Seniors Program

    MP John Barlow announces funding through New Horizons for Seniors Program

    High River, AB – MP John Barlow announced today that 9 organizations in the riding of Foothills will receive funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program including the High River Seniors Friendship Center, Longview and Area Seniors Club, Valley Neighbours Club, Stavely Golden Age Center, Town of Okotoks Library Board, Foothills SNAPS, Sheep River…

  • Stage Being Set for Economic and Job Growth in Fort McMurray

    Stage Being Set for Economic and Job Growth in Fort McMurray

    A new truck staging area north of Fort McMurray is part of an investment of more than $7 billion in roads and bridges over five years under the Alberta Jobs Plan. Today, there is only one staging area in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on a site just south of Fort McMurray. Building a second…

  • Alberta Moves Forward to Create Greater Economic Prosperity and Certainty for First Nations and Industry

    Alberta Moves Forward to Create Greater Economic Prosperity and Certainty for First Nations and Industry

    The Alberta government has introduced legislation to repeal Bill 22, the Aboriginal Consultation Levy Act, an important first step in renewing the consultation process with Alberta First Nations. “Consultation in Alberta can’t be one-sided. Repealing Bill 22 is the first step towards a credible consultation process that meets the evolving needs of First Nations, industry…

  • New Direction for Labs Will Improve Patient Care

    New Direction for Labs Will Improve Patient Care

    The government is taking immediate steps to respond to a Health Quality Council of Alberta report calling for quick action to improve diagnostic lab services. “This report shows planning under the former government did not consider the full range of options for delivering lab services, but it also outlines how we can strengthen our current…

  • Time to Set the Record Straight on Linear, Machinery and Equipment Taxation: Stier

    Time to Set the Record Straight on Linear, Machinery and Equipment Taxation: Stier

    EDMONTON, AB: On Monday, Wildrose Shadow Municipal Affairs Minister Pat Stier asked the NDP government to set the record straight on how linear assessment and machinery and equipment taxes will be distributed among both rural and urban municipalities. The questions on linear assessment follow the publication of a number of articles that discussed potential changes…

  • Alberta Health Services: The Facts About Sick Days for Non-Union Employees

    Alberta Health Services: The Facts About Sick Days for Non-Union Employees

    Recent news stories regarding sick leave for AHS non-union employees are missing important facts and present an inaccurate picture of the situation at AHS. Here are the facts: On average, AHS’ non-union employees report 6.5 sick days a year. In 2015, 40 per cent of non-union employees took no sick leave at all. A five-year…

  • Almost 1 Year Later: NDP Still Hasn’t Updated Government Sunshine List

    Almost 1 Year Later: NDP Still Hasn’t Updated Government Sunshine List

    EDMONTON, AB: While the NDP government has released the rules for applying a sunshine list to agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs), it has failed to update the government sunshine list since forming government as well as the list of political staff salaries and contracts for the past six months, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Monday.…