Category: Politics

  • Cooper on NDP Trying to Shut Out Parental Choice and Playing Games with Opposition Motion

    Cooper on NDP Trying to Shut Out Parental Choice and Playing Games with Opposition Motion

    EDMONTON, AB: “I am incredibly disappointed by the NDP government pushing amendments on a motion to protect parental choice. “Instead of affirming the long standing position by the Alberta government to protect choice, they played politics with a simply worded motion. “The fact is, charter, independent and home education options play a critical role in…

  • New Bill Would Make Significant Improvements to Animal Protection Laws in Canada

    New Bill Would Make Significant Improvements to Animal Protection Laws in Canada

    Modernizing Animal Protections Act receives backing from coalition of animal protection groups TORONTO – Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith introduced Bill C-246, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act, to the applause of a coalition of leading Canadian animal protection groups at a press conference (in March) in Toronto. The Modernizing Animal Protections Act would make common sense improvements…

  • Credit Rating Downgraded due to Dangerous NDP Budget

    Credit Rating Downgraded due to Dangerous NDP Budget

    EDMONTON, AB: Credit rating agencies are already downgrading Alberta’s credit rating because of a dangerous NDP budget that will mean $58 billion in debt, higher interest payments, higher taxes and less money for hospitals, schools, teachers and nurses, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. DBRS officially dissolved Alberta’s AAA credit rating after the NDP budget…

  • Government Takes Steps to Protect Consumers

    Government Takes Steps to Protect Consumers

    The Fair Trading Amendment Act would, if passed, provide government with tools to ensure that delegated regulatory organizations such as the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) are doing their job by protecting consumers. Service Alberta is proposing to amend the Fair Trading Act (FTA) to give the Minister proper oversight abilities over regulatory organizations…

  • Province Not Paying Grants in Lieu of Taxes for Senior Housing in Black Diamond

    Province Not Paying Grants in Lieu of Taxes for Senior Housing in Black Diamond

    In 2015, the Province declined to pay the Grants in Lieu of Taxes on properties owned by the province. In the Town of Black Diamond, that resulted in a decrease of revenue that had to be passed on to the taxpayers. At the 2015 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Convention, the Town of Black Diamond…

  • Wildrose Presses Need for More Railway Capacity for Grain – 72 Per Cent Decline Looming

    Wildrose Presses Need for More Railway Capacity for Grain – 72 Per Cent Decline Looming

    EDMONTON, AB: On Tuesday, Wildrose Shadow Transportation Minister Glenn van Dijken gave a statement on a looming 72 per cent decrease in railway capacity that will severely hurt farmers’ ability to get their grain to market. There are currently 21,000 hopper cars on the track. CN and CP railway own 6,000 hopper cars that are…

  • Save the date: Municipal Affairs Minister announces summer engagement on the Municipal Government Act

      Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee will travel across Alberta this summer seeking feedback on changes to the Municipal Government Act. The updated MGA will be introduced in the Legislature in late May. Minister Larivee will then travel to 19 communities to speak with and listen to municipal partners, community organizations, small businesses, industry, and…

  • Trudeau’s “Make Every Vote Count” completes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

    Trudeau’s “Make Every Vote Count” completes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

    TORONTO – Many media pundits are underestimating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s personal commitment to real change in Canada’s voting procedures, says Fair Vote Canada. “We know what it means when Justin Trudeau says he will Make Every Vote Count,” says FVC President Gary Shaul. “Make Every Vote Count has been our slogan for 15 years. Justin…

  • Bill 7 would allow for early appointment of Electoral Boundaries Commission

    Bill 7 would allow for early appointment of Electoral Boundaries Commission

      The introduction of the Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act would make it possible for changes to provincial electoral boundaries to be considered before the next anticipated general election. If passed, this legislation will allow for the early appointment of an Electoral Boundaries Commission. A commission’s role is to review existing electoral boundaries, hold public…

  • New Board member joins Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

    New Board member joins Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

      The Board of Directors at the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) welcomes Gael MacLeod as a new member. MacLeod’s appointment is effective immediately for a term ending April 1, 2019. “Ms. MacLeod brings a unique blend of expertise bridging public, private and non-profit sectors, and adds to the already strong leadership and strategic…

  • Tax Cut to Support Alberta’s Small Businesses

    Tax Cut to Support Alberta’s Small Businesses

    Cutting the small business tax rate by one third reinforces Alberta businesses’ overall tax advantage compared to other provinces in Canada. As part of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, government is reducing the small business tax rate from three per cent to two per cent, effective January 1, 2017. This measure will help Alberta small businesses…

  • AG Education Infrastructure Report Confirms Unethical Behaviour Around Schools

    EDMONTON, AB: Auditor General’s report on education infrastructure confirms what Wildrose has been saying for years – that the previous government politicized the construction of new schools around Alberta and had no plan in place to actually see the projects through, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. According to the Auditor General, the previous government “made…

  • Statement from Minister Eggen on the Auditor General’s review of school-building program

    Statement from Minister Eggen on the Auditor General’s review of school-building program

    David Eggen, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Auditor General’s review of the province’s school-building program: “We thank the staff of the Auditor General’s office for their advice. “The report released today makes it clear that the previous government thought news releases built schools and that they…

  • Statement from Minister Joe Ceci on DBRS Credit Rating

    Statement from Minister Joe Ceci on DBRS Credit Rating

    President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci issued the following statement about Alberta’s DBRS credit downgrade. “On Budget Day, I told Albertans about the choices that we face. The collapse in oil prices has put people out of work and hurt our economy. “Some would have us respond to unemployment by laying…

  • Provincial Budget Signals the Need for a New Municipal Funding Model

    Provincial Budget Signals the Need for a New Municipal Funding Model

    Edmonton: Yesterday’s budget announcements have been met with mixed reviews from Alberta’s urban municipalities who remain concerned that minimal progress is being made with the $26 billion infrastructure deficit. AUMA is pleased that the Province is honouring their $75 million committed increase to Water for Life, as well as Water and Wastewater funding. This funding…