Category: Politics

  • Canada Pension Plan is not ‘low cost’

    Despite its reputation, the cost of the CPP is actually above the average for comparable plans By Philip Cross and Charles Lammam, The Fraser Institute OTTAWA, Ont. and VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – A recent meeting of Canada’s finance ministers rightly put the brakes on the federal government’s proposal to expand the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). After…

  • Alberta REALTORS® Welcome Stephanie McLean as New Minister of Service Alberta

    Alberta REALTORS® Welcome Stephanie McLean as New Minister of Service Alberta

    Calgary AB, February, 2016 – The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) and its 10,000 REALTOR® members across the province congratulate MLA Stephanie McLean on her appointment as Minister of Service Alberta and Status of Women. AREA is looking forward to working with Minister McLean in her Service Alberta role, which was announced along with other Cabinet moves by Premier…

  • With Shocking Job Loss Numbers, NDP Must Back Down from Risky Policies: Wildrose

    With Shocking Job Loss Numbers, NDP Must Back Down from Risky Policies: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (February 5, 2016): With new job numbers showing Alberta lost 73,000 full-time jobs in 2015, and a further 26,000 private sector jobs in January, the NDP government must repeat the lesson from the royalty review and climb down from several of their damaging economic policies, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Alberta’s unemployment…

  • Wildrose Sets Timelines for Calgary-Greenway Nomination

    Wildrose Sets Timelines for Calgary-Greenway Nomination

    CALGARY, AB (February 4, 2016): Wildrose has announced the timelines for its Calgary-Greenway nomination. Applicants have until Sunday, Feb. 7 to file applications and sell memberships. A nomination vote has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 5. Further details on the time and location of the vote will be released in the coming weeks. Only Wildrose members who live in…

  • NDP Stonewall Accountability in Public Accounts

    NDP Stonewall Accountability in Public Accounts

    EDMONTON, AB (February 4, 2016): Instead of assisting in bringing accountability for Alberta taxpayers for the abuse of government travel and infrastructure spending, members of the NDP caucus blocked questions involving “HR issues” at Public Accounts Committee Wednesday, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.The chair position, traditionally held by Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt, was…

  • Jean Statement on Trudeau Notley Meeting

    Jean Statement on Trudeau Notley Meeting

    EDMONTON, AB (February, 2016): Yesterday, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Premier Rachel Notley: “While we appreciate the federal government’s suggestion that it might accelerate returning a portion of Alberta’s tax dollars to the province, I was disappointed Mr. Trudeau failed to announce anything specific and failed…

  • Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Alberta

    Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Alberta

    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Alberta, Rachel Notley, issued the following joint statement after their meeting in Edmonton, Alberta: “Canada works best when we all work together. Albertans are proud Canadians who have contributed enormously to the economic and social fabric of our country, and Canadians want to be there for…

  • Minister Bilous to promote Alberta as a progressive energy producer in Washington, D.C.

      Minister of Economic Development and Trade Deron Bilous will reestablish links with the U.S. government and explore economic development opportunities in Washington, D.C., from February 3 to 5. “I’ll be meeting with government and business leaders to promote renewed Alberta-U.S. relations on a variety of files, including the government’s Climate Leadership Plan and innovation…

  • Jean Writes to Trudeau, Invites him to Tour Oilsands, Support Energy East: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (February 2, 2016): On the eve of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Alberta, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean has sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to make clear his stance on Energy East and to tour Alberta’s oilsands. Recently, the federal government voted against a motion in the House of…

  • Wildrose Statement of NDP Government Cabinet Shuffle

    EDMONTON, AB (February 2, 2016): Today, Wildrose Shadow Democracy and Accountability Minister Jason Nixon released the following statement on the NDP government’s cabinet shuffle: “We want to congratulate the newest members of cabinet. We hope this shuffle will indicate a change in tone regarding the harmful impact NDP government policies are having on Alberta’s economy.…

  • Alberta’s new Cabinet Focused on Jobs, Economic Growth and Diversification

    Alberta’s new Cabinet Focused on Jobs, Economic Growth and Diversification

      Six new members were sworn in to Alberta’s Cabinet on February 2, better equipping it to implement a robust policy agenda aimed at economic growth and diversification, while continuing to reflect Alberta’s diversity and gender balance. “Together, our new Cabinet team will deliver on the government’s plans to create jobs, diversify the economy during…

  • Liberals Abandon Canadian Jobs and the Natural Resource Sector

    Liberals Abandon Canadian Jobs and the Natural Resource Sector

    Ottawa, ON (February 1″, 2016) – Official Opposition Deputy Critic and Member of Parliament for Foothills John Barlow is disappointed to see the Liberals vote against standing up for jobs and the economy. This evening the Liberals rose in the House of Commons and showed Canadians that jobs, growth and the economy are not their…

  • Justin Trudeau’s Vision of Canada Lacks Substance and Clear Intent

    Justin Trudeau’s Vision of Canada Lacks Substance and Clear Intent

    We should not equate change with progress, but we should expect real leadership from our prime minister By Peter Stockland, Senior Fellow, Cardus HAMILTON, Ont./Troy Media/ – Justin Trudeau’s penchant for platitudes masks an unwillingness – or inability – to tell the difference between progress and change. Waggish columnist John Robson observes in the National Post that…

  • Alberta Takes Significant Step Toward Diversifying Economy

    Alberta Takes Significant Step Toward Diversifying Economy

      The new Petrochemicals Diversification Program is part of the government’s continued action on the economy, helping to create jobs, attract investment and diversify Alberta’s economy. The program will encourage companies to invest in the development of new Alberta petrochemical facilities by providing royalty credits. The program is expected to support the construction of several…

  • Notley Must Convince Mulcair’s NDP to Support Federal Conservative Motion on Energy East: Jean

    EDMONTON, AB: Thursday, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean expressed his support of the motion put forward by federal Conservative Natural Resources Critic Candice Bergen for parliament to endorse Energy East and called on Premier Rachel Notley to convince her NDP colleagues to do the same. The motion, listed on the order paper for debate today, further calls…