Category: Politics

  • Lakeland  M.P.  Denounces  the  Exclusion  of  Bruderheim  from  EI  Benefits  Extension

    Lakeland  M.P.  Denounces  the  Exclusion  of  Bruderheim  from  EI  Benefits  Extension

     TWO  HILLS,  Alberta  –  Last  week,  the  Liberal  government  introduced  their  2016  Budget,  including  temporary,  targeted  changes  to  the  Employment  Insurance  (EI)  system  intended  to  help  hard-­‐hit  regions  of  the  country  experiencing  high  unemployment.    While  this  measure  is  a  temporary  fix  and  is  not  a  concrete  plan  to  create  jobs  and  to  grow  the…

  • NDP Tax Policies Pushing Investment and Income Out of Alberta: Wildrose

    NDP Tax Policies Pushing Investment and Income Out of Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: High income earners like Murray Edwards fleeing the province is more evidence the NDP government’s economic agenda is hurting Alberta’s long-term competitive advantage, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Canadian Natural Resources recently listed Edwards’ new official residence as being in London U.K. rather than Calgary. Edwards’ net worth is pegged at $1.48 billion by Forbes…

  • New Chair and CEO Appointed to Head Alberta Securities Commission

    New Chair and CEO Appointed to Head Alberta Securities Commission

    The Government of Alberta has appointed Stan Magidson as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Securities Commission. Mr. Magidson will provide a wealth of experience and strong leadership to the ASC. “Mr. Magidson is well suited to address the ASC’s priorities, and will provide strong and effective leadership, working in concert with the…

  • AUMA Encouraged by Federal Budget Investment into Infrastructure

    AUMA Encouraged by Federal Budget Investment into Infrastructure

    Edmonton – Alberta’s urban municipalities are heartened by the federal government’s commitment to long term infrastructure funding which spans transit, water and waste water, climate change, affordable housing and broadband. “Municipalities have shovel ready and shovel worthy projects that will support Alberta’s economic growth, environmental stewardship and wellbeing of our citizens” says AUMA President Lisa Homes. …

  • Province Freezes Salaries at Provincial Agencies, Boards and Commissions

    Province Freezes Salaries at Provincial Agencies, Boards and Commissions

    Alberta is freezing salaries for all management and non-union employees at provincial agencies, boards and commissions as part of the province’s ongoing restraint measures to reduce government operating costs. Among the organizations affected by the freeze are Alberta Health Services, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, and the Alberta Energy Regulator. The freeze will be…

  • Alberta to Diversify Markets and Increase Trade Opportunities with New International Presence in Southern China

    Minister of Economic Development and Trade Deron Bilous has opened Alberta’s newest international office in Guangzhou to help unlock business opportunities in the region. Guangzhou is the business hub of Southern China. The new office will showcase Alberta as one of the best places to do business, as well as attract investment, strengthen key relationships,…

  • MP John Barlow to Host Meetings to Discuss Proposed Physician-Assisted Dying Legislation

    MP John Barlow to Host Meetings to Discuss Proposed Physician-Assisted Dying Legislation

      John Barlow, MP for Foothills will host several meetings across the riding to discuss the proposed Physician-Assisted Dying Legislation. These meetings are an opportunity for constituents to provide their thoughts and comments on this important issue. March 29th – Redwood House, Redwood Meadows  -with Special Guest MP Michael Cooper Member of the Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying…

  • NDP Legislation Leads to Cancelled Power Contracts, Higher Power Bills

    The NDP government’s changes to provincial carbon costs have resulted in yet another major power company cancelling its power purchase agreement, and businesses and families could be left to pick up the pieces, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The NDP implemented a 66 per cent increase to the price of carbon under the Specified Gas…

  • Statement from Premier Notley on the passing of MP Jim Hillyer

    Statement from Premier Notley on the passing of MP Jim Hillyer

      Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the death of Conservative Party of Canada MP Jim Hillyer: “I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of southern Alberta MP Jim Hillyer. My heart goes out to his community today, especially to his wife and four children. “A proud Albertan, Mr. Hillyer was an enthusiastic…

  • Marcia Nelson named Deputy Minister of Executive Council

    Marcia Nelson named Deputy Minister of Executive Council

    Premier Rachel Notley has appointed veteran public servant Marcia Nelson to serve as Deputy Minister of Executive Council. Nelson will assume the top public servant role in Alberta on April 16, 2016, replacing Deputy Minister Richard Dicerni, who is retiring. “In the face of the current economic shock, having an experienced leader like Marcia, who…

  • Brian Jean’s Statement on the Passing of Jim Hillyer

    Brian Jean’s Statement on the Passing of Jim Hillyer

      Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement on the passing of Jim Hillyer, Conservative MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner: “I am incredibly saddened today to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our friend Jim. “Jim was a man who lived his life with passion and dedication to public service – an…

  • Out-of-Control Liberal borrowing won’t create jobs and means higher taxes for Foothills residents

    Out-of-Control Liberal borrowing won’t create jobs and means higher taxes for Foothills residents

    Ottawa, ON – Official Opposition Deputy Critic and Member of Parliament for Foothills John Barlow is disappointed the Liberals have once again not provided adequate support to workers in the energy sector hit hard by the downturn in oil prices, have completely ignored the agricultural sector and have increased taxes on job creating small businesses.…

  • Statement by the Leader of the Official Opposition on the passing of Jim Hillyer

    Statement by the Leader of the Official Opposition on the passing of Jim Hillyer

    March 23, 2016, OTTAWA – Rona Ambrose, Leader of the Official Opposition and interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, issued the following statement today on the passing of Jim Hillyer, Conservative Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat – Cardston – Warner: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our friend…

  • Province Extends GreenTRIP Application Deadline

    Province Extends GreenTRIP Application Deadline

      The Government of Alberta has extended the application deadline for the third call for applications to the Green Transit Incentives Program. GreenTRIP applications will now be accepted until August 31, 2016 at the request of several municipalities interested in accessing the funds. “GreenTRIP has supported many capital transit projects across the province. When municipalities…

  • 2016 Budget Breaks Election Promise to Small Business

    2016 Budget Breaks Election Promise to Small Business

      Decision to defer small business tax cut will cost nearly $1 billion per year Ottawa, March 22, 2016 – In reacting to the 2016 federal budget presented today, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is deeply troubled that the federal government broke an election commitment to middle class small business owners across the…