Category: Politics

  • Bill 6 ‘Consultation’ Fraught with Problems: CFIB

    Bill 6 ‘Consultation’ Fraught with Problems: CFIB

    Alberta Government still doesn’t get it; hosts sessions in big cities during busy farming season Calgary – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling into question the parameters the Alberta Government set for the consultation on Bill 6 – the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act.  A new Ag Coalition recently raised…

  • Wildrose Members Select Devinder Toor as their Candidate in Calgary-Greenway

    Wildrose Members Select Devinder Toor as their Candidate in Calgary-Greenway

    CALGARY, AB (February 26, 2016): Today, Wildrose Calgary-Greenway members selected Devinder Toor as their candidate for the upcoming byelection. Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said he is proud of the selection made by members and encouraged common sense Calgarians to rally behind Wildrose in Calgary-Greenway. “Wildrose is the only party that can beat the NDP in…

  • Provincial Investment in Local Flood Defenses will Protect Homes, Businesses and The Economy

    Provincial Investment in Local Flood Defenses will Protect Homes, Businesses and The Economy

    The province is providing grants to local governments for several flood mitigation projects that will protect families, businesses and Alberta’s economy from the threat of natural disasters. The grants announced today in Calgary under the Alberta Community Resilience Program include nearly $25 million for five municipalities and one First Nation to build flood barriers, protect…

  • Wildrose puts Forward Suggestions for Dental Fee Reform

    Wildrose puts Forward Suggestions for Dental Fee Reform

    (Wednesday), Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes released a letter sent to Health Minister Sarah Hoffman with recommendations to improve transparency and reduce costs for consumers in Alberta’s dental system. Hoffman announced a review of Alberta dental fees last September. Wildrose believes a comprehensive strategy is needed to increase competition and transparency for all Albertans.…

  • Alberta Party: Massive Deficit, NDP Inaction on Operational Spending puts Alberta Firmly on Track for Future Credit Downgrades

    Alberta Party: Massive Deficit, NDP Inaction on Operational Spending puts Alberta Firmly on Track for Future Credit Downgrades

    By Meagan Wade EDMONTON, AB – February, 2016 – Alberta Party Opposition Leader Greg Clark is deeply troubled by the ND Government’s lack of action on operational spending and sees a big risk of future credit rating downgrades from Alberta’s historic anticipated budget deficit. “The fact they have no plan to curb operational spending is contributing to…

  • Notley fundraising trips damaging chances at Energy East: Wildrose

    Notley fundraising trips damaging chances at Energy East: Wildrose

    By appearing at big-money fundraisers for politicians opposed to Energy East, Premier Rachel Notley is hurting Alberta’s chances of securing a pipeline to tidewater, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Notley appeared alongside Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath last Friday at a $10,000-a-head corporate and labour fundraiser in Toronto. The event generated around $200,000 for the…

  • Wildrose: NDP Remain Without Realistic Plan to Fight for Jobs, Tackle Deficit

    Yesterday’s third-quarter fiscal update shows an NDP government that remains without a realistic plan to fight for jobs as the consolidated deficit continues to balloon to over $9 billion, borrowing skyrockets and the economy is set to contract 2.6 per cent over two years, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. “As Albertans have been dealing with…

  • Historically Low Oil Prices and Declining Revenue Impacting Third Quarter Results

    Historically Low Oil Prices and Declining Revenue Impacting Third Quarter Results

    Alberta faces a significant budget shortfall as oil prices continue to collapse – to the lowest levels in more than a decade – causing a substantial hit to government revenue. The oil price collapse has significantly impacted Alberta’s resource and personal income tax revenue streams. Prudent financial management, including the re-profiling of some projects and…

  • Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee legislation review

    Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee legislation review

      Deadline for written submissions is Friday, February 26.  The Legislative Assembly Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee continues to accept written submissions from Albertans as it reviews the following legislation: Election Act Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act Conflicts of Interest Act Submissions are being accepted until Friday,…

  • Writ issued for provincial by-election in Calgary-Greenway

    Writ issued for provincial by-election in Calgary-Greenway

    February 23, 2016 – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, confirms that a Writ was issued to administer a by-election to be held in . “The Returning Officer and Election Clerk have been appointed and are ready to manage and conduct voting in the electoral division”, said Resler. Election Day is on March 22nd, 2016. Canadian…

  • Tracy Burton Featured in Art Gallery in Foothills MP’s Ottawa Office

    Tracy Burton Featured in Art Gallery in Foothills MP’s Ottawa Office

      Ottawa, Ontario – Foothills MP John Barlow has invited artists and photographers from across his riding to submit their work to be included in the Foothills Gallery, an exhibit area in his Ottawa office which features the work of local artisans. As of February 2016, Ms. Tracy Burton is the new artist featured in the Foothills…

  • David Swann On Petrochemical Diversification Plan

    David Swann On Petrochemical Diversification Plan

    Alberta Liberal Party Albert Liberal Leader Swann pleased with NDP petrochemical diversification plan: Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann is pleased with the government’s plan to offer royalty credits to companies willing to build petrochemical facilities in Alberta. “At first glance, this looks to be a good idea for creating jobs and stimulating investment,” Swann said.…

  • Expansion of Midwife Services Would Increase Choice for Families, Save Health Care System Money: Wildrose

    Expansion of Midwife Services Would Increase Choice for Families, Save Health Care System Money: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (February 16, 2015): In order to improve choice for pregnancy care, generate savings and lessen strain on Alberta’s health care system, a Wildrose government would improve access to midwifery services for new moms and families and remove the cap for how many women can use the service, the Wildrose Official opposition said today. Midwifery care…

  • Energy minister to meet with global energy leaders and promote Alberta’s energy industry during CERAWeek in Houston

    Energy minister to meet with global energy leaders and promote Alberta’s energy industry during CERAWeek in Houston

    Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd will travel to Houston, Texas to attend CERAWeek 2016 from February 21 to 25. CERAWeek is an annual conference that brings together energy leaders from across North America and the globe to discuss and collaborate on critical topics of interest to Alberta’s energy strategy. “Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, along with our…

  • Where Is Alberta’s Electricity System Heading?

    Where Is Alberta’s Electricity System Heading?

    By Don MacIntyre, MLA  The NDP government is launching a massive experiment with our electricity grid that will result in higher bills as a result of the $3 billion carbon tax. We have seen the damage these types of bad policies have brought to other Canadian jurisdictions. Almost ten years ago, the Ontario government decided…