Category: Politics

Government seeks to reconvene the legislature on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 to continue fulfilling promises to Albertans. Government House Leader Jason Nixon announced that he has sent a request to Speaker Nathan Cooper to call members back for the fall sitting of the legislature earlier than anticipated in order to fulfil government’s ambitious legislative agenda.…

Energy Minister Sonya Savage will attend the quarterly meeting of The Energy Council in Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 19-21. The council is an organization of elected legislators from 13 energy-producing U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. “The Energy Council is a vital opportunity for Alberta to foster important relationships with government officials. I am looking forward…

Premier Jason Kenney is travelling to New York, Ohio and New Brunswick to promote Alberta to U.S. and Canadian lawmakers, business leaders and investors. The trip, from Sept. 16 to Sept. 22, is part of the Premier’s strategy to drive investment to Alberta and stimulate economic growth and job creation across all sectors in the…

A new Conservative government will put more money in your pocket for you and your family Trois-Rivières, Quebec – When Canadians go to the polls on Oct. 21, only the Conservative Party of Canada will have a trustworthy plan to put more money in your pockets so you can get ahead. Today, Andrew Scheer, Leader of…

Commissioner Steve Allan has launched a website to support the independent public inquiry into foreign funding of anti-energy campaigns. The website, AlbertaInquiry.ca, provides an avenue to participate in the inquiry via a submissions page that outlines how visitors can contribute relevant information to the inquiry. The site will also help visitors learn more about the…

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the centralization of board member recruitment and selection for agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs): “Last week, the Auditor General released a report highlighting failures of the previous government to appoint board members with the skills and experience needed to effectively…

The 2019 Canadian federal election is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2019. Parliament was dissolved by Governor General Julie Payette on September 11, 2019 on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Federal General Election Underway GATINEAU, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 The 43rd federal general election is currently underway. Electors have many options…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Alberta’s Bill C-69 reference to the Court of Appeal of Alberta: “The Government of Alberta asserts that Bill C-69 is a flagrant violation of the exclusive constitutional jurisdiction of provinces and territories to control the development of their natural resources. “We are standing up for the long-term…

The MacKinnon Panel on Alberta’s Finances confirms Alberta has a long-standing overspending problem. Minister Toews with members from the MacKinnon Panel. Front L-R Minister Toews, Janice MacKinnon. Back L-R Kim Henderson, Mike Percy, Dave Mowat. Alberta’s spending would be $10.4 billion less every year if we matched the average spending of Canada’s three largest provinces…

EDMONTON – Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes has resigned as Leader of the Green Party of Alberta. Citing overarching personal reasons, Chagnon-Greyeyes brought her tenure as leader to a conclusion. The GPA’s Executive Council have appointed Will Carnegie, the Green Party’s Candidate of Record in Calgary-East, as Interim Leader. He will take over the reins of the party until…

Energy Minister Sonya Savage and Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement about the proclamation of Bill C-69, the ‘No More Pipelines Act’: “This is a dark day for Alberta and Canada as a whole. “As we have said loudly and repeatedly, this act is an unconstitutional attack on Alberta and our vital economic interests.…

Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Travis Toews issued the following statement on the two reports issued by the Auditor General: “Albertans deserve transparent information on how their government is performing. “I want to thank the Auditor General for providing these recommendations. Our government will closely examine the key findings in the coming…

A first quarter report comparing the 2019-20 three-month actuals to last year’s reinforces the need for spending restraint in order to balance Alberta’s books. Actual revenue for April to June 2019 was virtually identical between the two years at $13.4 billion, while total expense was $364 million lower. Operating expense and debt servicing costs, a…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling on Keystone XL: “Today’s approval is encouraging news for both Alberta and our nation as a whole. This court victory is another step forward for this vital pipeline project after far too many years of regulatory delays and hurdles. “We…

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement to acknowledge the receipt of the report from the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s finances: “Today, I was pleased to receive the report from the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances. “Our government committed to having a panel of experts conduct…