Category: Politics

  • Notley Should Push for Public Support of Energy East Pipeline from Manitoba: Wildrose

    Notley Should Push for Public Support of Energy East Pipeline from Manitoba: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (January 8, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley should encourage Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger to publicly support the Energy East pipeline and secure a commitment from the Manitoba government to not interfere further in the regulatory approval process, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  The Manitoba government has remained relatively silent on the Energy…

  • Agriculture Summit Focuses on Trade, Innovation and Growth

    Agriculture Summit Focuses on Trade, Innovation and Growth

      Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier will discuss enhanced trade and growth opportunities during a gathering of Canadian and American agricultural leaders in Denver, Colorado, from January 8 to 10. The annual Legislative Agricultural Chairs (LAC) Summit brings together provincial agriculture ministers and U.S. state legislators to examine issues that affect the North American agriculture sector.…

  • Jean Statement on Keystone XL Legal Fight

        EDMONTON, AB (January 7, 2016): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement on TransCanada’s decision to file a legal claim over the Obama administration’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline. “I fully support TransCanada’s pursuit to recover the enormous costs and damages it has faced as a result of a decision…

  • Liberals Can’t Change the Rules of Democracy Without Canadians Having a Say

    Liberals Can’t Change the Rules of Democracy Without Canadians Having a Say

      High River, AB – Conservative MP John Barlow today reacted to comments from Liberal Minister‎ Dominic LeBlanc that the Liberal Party is intent on ramming through changes to Canada’s electoral system without Canadians having a say through a referendum. “On its own, the Liberal government does not have the mandate to change our electoral…

  • Structural Flaws in Equalization Program Must be Addressed: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Equalization reforms, including responsiveness to downturns in ‘have’ provinces, cost-of-living adjustments and removing non-renewable resources from the equation, must be part of the transfer payment discussions being held by Canada’s finance ministers, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The present equalization formula is based on a calculation that includes, among other things, non-renewable…

  • New Report Confirms Need to Slow Down Aggressive NDP Borrowing: Wildrose

    New Report Confirms Need to Slow Down Aggressive NDP Borrowing: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (January 5, 2016): The NDP government needs a real plan to scale back the dramatic pace of borrowing with a new report from the Fraser Institute confirming Alberta will see the fastest growth in its debt-to-GDP ratio across Canada and will soon be in a net-debt position, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.…

  • Canada decries mass executions in Saudi Arabia

    Canada decries mass executions in Saudi Arabia

    Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s executions in Saudi Arabia: “Canada opposes the death penalty and decries the execution of 47 individuals in Saudi Arabia on January 2, 2016. “The Government of Canada raises concerns about human rights and due process with senior Saudi…

  • Liberals reward chiefs, First Nations bands at expense of members

    The Trudeau government is giving a pass to bands for their lack of transparency By Ravina Bains Associate director – Centre for Aboriginal Policy Studies The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – The federal government recently chose to lift sanctions and restore salaries for the 43 First Nation chiefs that were not complying with…

  • Albertans Losing Under AHS 4-Tier Ambulance Scheme: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: AHS has reduced ambulance delivery in the province to a four-tier scheme that will leave the majority of Alberta dark for timely access to emergency care, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. AHS recently announced new performance targets for four different Alberta regions with no regard for proximity to hospitals or emergency…

  • Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Benefit Amounts Effective January 1, 2016

    Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Benefit Amounts Effective January 1, 2016

    December 30, 2015 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Employment and Social Development Canada today announced the benefit amounts for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) effective January 1, 2016. CPP benefits will increase by 1.2 percent for those already receiving CPP benefits. For 2016, the maximum CPP retirement benefit…

  • Mexico Mayor Slain a Day After Taking Office

    Mexico Mayor Slain a Day After Taking Office

    MEXICO CITY (AP) — The mayor of a city south of Mexico’s capital was shot to death on Saturday, less than a day after taking office, officials said. Gunmen opened fire on Mayor Gisela Mota at her house in the city of Temixco, said the government of Morelos state, where Temixco is located. Two presumed…

  • NDP Still Limiting Consultation with Farmers: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (December 30, 2015): It is only through sheer luck that family farmers and ranchers will be able to provide input with a public survey being shut down this weekend, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. On the NDP government’s website there is one link to the online consultation listed at the very bottom…

  • Okotoks Resident Petitions for New Alberta Election

    Okotoks Resident Petitions for New Alberta Election

    To Lieutenant Governor the Honourable Lois Mitchell: Call a new election for Alberta provincial government for 2016 By Darci Bleeker, Okotoks Since the New Democratic Party of Alberta was elected as the provincial government in May 2015, they have done nothing but defy the rights of the people who live in our communities. They have…

  • Wildrose Calls for Credit Downgrade Action Plan

    Wildrose Calls for Credit Downgrade Action Plan

        EDMONTON, AB: With Alberta’s credit rating recently downgraded, Wildrose is calling for an action plan to rebuild Alberta’s credit rating by reducing the province’s debt limit, reducing overall government expenditures and focusing spending on front-line priorities, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Part of the plan should include legislative amendments put forward by Wildrose Shadow…

  • Safer Communities, Saving Lives: Wildrose Releases Recommendations To Combat The Fentanyl Crisis

    Safer Communities, Saving Lives: Wildrose Releases Recommendations To Combat The Fentanyl Crisis

    Today, Wildrose released 10 recommendations for the NDP government to implement immediately in order to address the rising fentanyl crisis taking place in Alberta, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Alberta is at a critical stage of safeguarding our communities and improving the health of our citizens in the face of an unprecedented fentanyl crisis.…