Category: Politics

  • Don’t Ram Through Bill 6, Properly Consult Farmers: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (December 1, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley needs to go back to the drawing board and properly consult farmers, instead of insisting that Bill 6 is rammed through before Christmas, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  Notley told reporters on a call from Europe today that “Bill 6 will be passed this fall,” while…

  • Alberta Continues Climate Leadership by Joining The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance

    Alberta Continues Climate Leadership by Joining The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance

      Alberta has been formally welcomed as a member of The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance. This comes following a meeting at COP21 in Paris between Premier Rachel Notley and Mark Kenber, CEO of The Climate Group. The partnership positions Alberta among an international network of subnational jurisdictions taking action on climate change. It…

  • Premier Notley Answers Question from Paris on COP21 and the Farm Bill

      The Premier took questions by phone in Paris on Alberta’s attendance at the COP21 and the conversation turned to the controversial Farm Bill #6. Listen to the question and answer session with the Premier here:

  • Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act: MLA Lori Sigurdson

    Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act: MLA Lori Sigurdson

    From the Nov 30, 2015 Broadcast of Call of the Land Just over a week ago, the government introduced Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, which has generated a lot of discussion. To help clarify some concerns that have been raised, we’re speaking with Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour Minister…

  • Government Introduces Improved Teacher Bargaining Model

    Education Minister David Eggen has introduced Bill 8, the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act to bring education partners to the negotiating table. If passed by the Legislature, Alberta’s teachers would negotiate their next collective agreement with both their local school boards and a new provincial group under Bill 8, which introduces a formal two-table model for…

  • Economists Weigh In, NDP Carbon Tax not Revenue Neutral: Wildrose

    Economists Weigh In, NDP Carbon Tax not Revenue Neutral: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Economists are unanimously weighing in and agreeing the NDP carbon tax is not revenue neutral, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Trevor Tombe at the University of Calgary has suggested only $250 million of the $3 billion will be returned to any Albertans fortunate enough to qualify for a rebate, leaving $2.75 billion…

  • New Deputy Chief of Staff Appointed in Premier’s Office

    New Deputy Chief of Staff Appointed in Premier’s Office

    Anne McGrath has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Premier’s office. McGrath is a former Albertan who has served as National Director as well as President of the Federal NDP. She also served as Chief of Staff to late leader, Jack Layton. She will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Premier’s…

  • Minister Sigurdson Statement on Bill 6

    Minister Sigurdson Statement on Bill 6

      Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour issued the following statement: “I’ve been listening to Albertans about what Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, will mean for their family farms. “I want to assure those families that Bill 6 does nothing more than bring Alberta’s safety standards…

  • Recall Act Would Empower Voters, Keep MLAs Accountable: Wildrose

    Recall Act Would Empower Voters, Keep MLAs Accountable: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Putting power back into the hands of voters and keeping MLAs accountable to their constituents is the guiding principle behind Wildrose Chestermere-Rocky View MLA Leela Aheer’s Bill 206, the Recall Act, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  Under this new legislation, scheduled to be debated later today, voters would be empowered to…

  • Wildrose to Introduce Common Sense Amendment for Teachers to Bill 5

        EDMONTON, AB: After consultation and feedback from stakeholders affected by proposed changes made in Bill 5, the Public Sector Transparency Act,Wildrose is planning to introduce an amendment to ensure teachers are not subject to disclosure thresholds lower than other public bodies, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Wildrose believes public disclosure is an important…

  • Important Information Regarding your Farm/Ranch and Workplace Legislation

    Important Information Regarding your Farm/Ranch and Workplace Legislation

      Message from the MD of Foothills  The Government of Alberta is proposing changes to its workplace legislation through the new Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. This means your farm will be subject to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and these  changes will affect all people working on your farm from full…

  • Loewen Calls on Environment Minister to Protect Alberta Fisheries

    Loewen Calls on Environment Minister to Protect Alberta Fisheries

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government is failing in its duty to protect Alberta’s fisheries, Wildrose Shadow Environment and Parks Minister Todd Loewen said Wednesday.  The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA), in conjunction with Alberta Environment and Parks, has the responsibility of aerating lakes in Alberta that have insufficient oxygen levels for fish to survive during the…

  • NDP ‘Recycling’ $700,000 into Carbon Tax Campaign: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (November 27, 2015): The NDP government is rolling out a $700,000 propaganda campaign promoting their $3 billion carbon tax that will raise the price of everything, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Spending tax dollars to advertise about a new tax sends the wrong message to Albertans,” Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said.…

  • An open letter from Brian Jean and MLAs of the Wildrose Official Opposition on Bill 6

    An open letter from Brian Jean and MLAs of the Wildrose Official Opposition on Bill 6

      Family farming is a way of life in Alberta. It is intrinsic to the fabric of our rural communities, and has been for more than 100 years. I can also tell you from experience that nobody cares more about the safety of farms than the moms and dads who live there. Farm workers are…

  • Alberta to Participate in Historic Climate Change Conference in Paris

    Alberta to Participate in Historic Climate Change Conference in Paris

      Premier Rachel Notley will lead a mission to Paris from November 28 to December 2 at the United Nations 21stConference of the Parties (COP21) to demonstrate Alberta’s commitment to taking action on climate change and transitioning to a low carbon economy. During the mission, Premier Notley will join her federal, provincial and territorial counterparts…