Category: Politics

  • Government to Review Legal Aid Services

    The Government of Alberta is launching a legal aid review that will identify how to best provide legal aid services to Albertans. As the Government of Alberta is responsible for ensuring Albertans have access to a fair justice system, it will be leading the review. “We want to make sure we’re protecting the most vulnerable…

  • Wildrose Honours Colleague Manmeet Bhullar in Legislature

    Wildrose Honours Colleague Manmeet Bhullar in Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB (November 25, 2015): Following the tragic passing of Manmeet Bhullar, MLA for Calgary-Greenway, legislators from all parties rose in the house today to pay tribute to the life and service of their colleague.  Wildrose Leader Brian Jean provided a statement, as did Calgary-Foothills MLA Prasad Panda. Wildrose also gave five of their…

  • Province to Strengthen Human Rights Legislation

    Province to Strengthen Human Rights Legislation

      Bill 7, the Alberta Human Rights Amendment Act 2015, would add gender identity and gender expression as expressly prohibited grounds of discrimination into the Alberta Human Rights Act. Protection from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression is specifically relevant for trans and gender variant people, as their gender identity may…

  • Jean Statement on Bill 7

    Jean Statement on Bill 7

      EDMONTON, AB: (Thursday), Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the follow statement on the introduction of Bill 7.  “Today’s introduction of Bill 7 clarifies in writing what is already recognized by the courts concerning gender identity and expression.  “The aim of this legislation, to ensure that everyone has clarity over what rights are protected under the…

  • NDP Need to Clarify what New Ottawa ‘National Standards’ on Alberta Mean: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Following a meeting between Alberta’s Environment Minister and her federal counterpart on Wednesday, questions are being raised about who exactly is controlling the direction of Alberta’s energy sector, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Thursday. Federal Liberal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna told reporters that Ottawa will, “have a national target and each province…

  • Doctors and Health Experts Support Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan

      Today, Minister Shannon Phillips and Minister Sarah Hoffman were joined by members of the Alberta Medical Association and the Asthma Society of Canada to speak to the need for Alberta to phase out coal emissions. “We know that the emissions from pollution caused by burning coal have a negative impact on Albertans’ health and…

  • Manmeet Bhullar, MLA, Dies in Tragic Accident

    Manmeet Bhullar, MLA, Dies in Tragic Accident

    Manmeet Bhullar, MLA Calgary-Greenway, was killed today in a motor vehicle accident on Highway #2 north of Red Deer. Innisfail RCMP issued the following statement this evening: Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit Responds to Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Red Deer, AB – This afternoon at about 2:20 p.m., Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit responded to a report…

  • NDP Agriculture Bill means Tough Times Ahead for Family Farms

    NDP Agriculture Bill means Tough Times Ahead for Family Farms

      Fresh off implementing a slate of policies hurting our energy sector, the NDP government is introducing a new bill that sets its sights on our agricultural industry. Last week, the NDP government announced plans to overhaul legislation applying to 43,000 farms and ranches across Alberta. The bill marks a staggering departure from nearly 100-years…

  • John Barlow named as Official Opposition Deputy Critic

    John Barlow named as Official Opposition Deputy Critic

      High River, AB – The Hon. Rona Ambrose, Leader of the Official Opposition and Interim Leader of the Conservative Party, announced (Friday) the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet. With the announcement, John Barlow was named deputy critic for Employment, Workforce and Labour. “I believe the team we have assembled will be the strongest Official Opposition this country has ever seen,” said Ms.…

  • NDP Carbon Plan Puts a Tax on Everything, Will Hurt Economic Growth

    NDP Carbon Plan Puts a Tax on Everything, Will Hurt Economic Growth

      EDMONTON, AB: The NDP’s new tax on everything means at least hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars taken away annually from Alberta households during a time of economic uncertainty and job losses, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  The announcement was made today as part of the NDP’s climate change strategy. The strategy also…

  • Climate Leadership Plan will protect Albertans’ health, environment and economy

    Climate Leadership Plan will protect Albertans’ health, environment and economy

      Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan accelerates the transition from coal to renewable electricity sources, puts a price on carbon pollution for everyone, and sets emissions limits for the oil sands. Other measures include broad programs to improve energy efficiency, support green technological innovations, reduce methane, and provides supports to ensure that families and small businesses…

  • Province Boosts Funding for Municipal Clean Water Systems

    Province Boosts Funding for Municipal Clean Water Systems

      Budget 2015 invests $545 million over five years to fund critical water infrastructure in municipalities across Alberta. The Alberta government has increased funding to Water for Life and the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership by $170 million – or 45.3 per cent – compared to the proposed March budget. These programs provide critical funding for…

  • Albertans Invited to Discuss the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

    Albertans Invited to Discuss the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

      The Legislative Assembly of Alberta’s Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund invites all Albertans to its annual public meeting to discuss the status of the Fund. “Albertans benefit from the Fund in so many ways,” said Barb Miller, chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and…

  • Municipalities Weigh in: NDP Plan Putting Economy at Risk, Will Mean Higher Power Bills

    Municipalities Weigh in: NDP Plan Putting Economy at Risk, Will Mean Higher Power Bills

      EDMONTON, AB: An open letter from 30 municipalities confirms the NDP plan for climate change will damage the economy, and force Albertans to pay the price through higher power bills, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Wednesday. The letter cites major concerns about the accelerated phase-out of coal generated electricity and the NDP’s climate change strategies…

  • New Report from Oil Well Drillers Confirms that NDP Policies are Damaging Alberta’s Economy

      EDMONTON, AB: Forecast drilling numbers from the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) show how dramatically the current economic downturn and NDP policies are impacting Alberta’s energy sector, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Wednesday. The CAODC’s report notes that along with challenging circumstances such as the low price of oil and market access…