Category: Politics

  • Stier asks Questions about Linear Assessment

      EDMONTON, AB – Livingstone-Macleod MLA Pat Stier asked the NDP government questions about whether it would maintain the current linear taxation formula for rural municipalities, the Wildrose Official Opposition said.  “Rural municipalities need clarity on this and the NDP government’s vague statements are concerning to say the least,” Stier said. “Rural municipalities deserve to know…

  • Budget 2015 gives Alberta entrepreneurs a $50-million funding boost to get their ideas off the ground

    October 30, 2015 – New funding will allow the Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) to provide Alberta-based companies with access to the capital and mentorship they need to get into the marketplace. The AEC will use these funds to continue to work in partnership with the venture capital community so Alberta’s entrepreneurs can access the expertise and industry…

  • Alberta Names New U.S. Representative

    Gitane De Silva, a professional diplomat, has been named Alberta’s senior representative to the United States of America. She will head up the province’s office in Washington, DC, which is charged with promoting Alberta’s economic and policy interests in key areas, including energy, environment and agriculture. “Ms. De Silva has the skill set to represent Alberta’s…

  • Alberta Advances Strategic Partnership with New Brunswick

    Premier Rachel Notley met with New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant in Edmonton to deepen co-operation on environmental and energy initiatives. The two leaders discussed a broad range of strategic and economic opportunities. In particular, they reiterated their support for the Energy East pipeline project – which will mean creating more jobs and refining in Canada.…

  • Education Minister David Eggen to Speak at CASS Fall Conference

      November 5, 2015 (8:15 a.m.) at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel. (EDMONTON) – The Honourable David Eggen, Minister of Education, will address delegates at the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) Fall Conference: Issues & Solutions 2015 which will be held at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel (2620 32 Ave NE, Calgary) from November…

  • NDP Budget Day 1: Record Debt Already Damaging Alberta’s Credit Rating

    NDP Budget Day 1: Record Debt Already Damaging Alberta’s Credit Rating

      EDMONTON, AB (October 28, 2015): Credit rating agencies are warning investors the first NDP debt-laden budget is already putting downward pressure on Alberta’s AAA credit rating, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Today, Moody’s released an update to markets saying Alberta’s planed steep debt increase will be credit negative. DBRS Limited also commented on…

  • Calgary Cancer Centre Costing and Timing Incomplete: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (October 28, 2015): Additional costing, timelines and information on the Calgary Cancer Centre are welcome news a decade after the project was first introduced, but more questions remain about the actual figures tied to the project, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Wildrose and Calgarians know that the Calgary Cancer Centre is…

  • Wildrose Leader Brian Jean’s response to the 2015 Alberta Budget

  • Budget 2015 strengthens Edmonton’s health facilities for the future

    Budget 2015 strengthens Edmonton’s health facilities for the future

    This year’s provincial budget includes critical investments in Edmonton-area health-care facilities that will improve access to services for patients and families. The province’s five-year capital plan allocates $17 million to expand the Stollery Children’s Hospital surgical suite, and $50 million to redevelop and expand the hospital’s critical care units. “The Stollery Children’s Hospital is vital…

  • Budget 2015 Sets Path for New Calgary Cancer Centre

    Budget 2015 Sets Path for New Calgary Cancer Centre

    The Alberta government is investing strongly in a new Calgary Cancer Centre that will lead to better cancer care for people in Calgary and the surrounding communities. Budget 2015 includes $830 million over five years for the new cancer centre, which will be built on the site of the Foothills Medical Centre campus. “Our government…

  • Alberta Party: Our NDP Budget 2015 Report Card

    Alberta Party: Our NDP Budget 2015 Report Card

      By Meagan Wade, Alberta Party Have you seen our report card of the NDP Budget? Have a look: Alberta Party Priority Budget 2015 Grade Balanced Budget A clear plan to balance the budget by 2018 – 2019 and return to structural budget surpluses going forward by limiting spending in core areas to inflation plus…

  • Budget 2015: Risky Economics, Record Debt, Higher Taxes, Higher Spending

      EDMONTON, AB (October 27, 2015): The NDP’s first budget is plagued with risky economic theories, fantasy five year projections, record deficits, more tax increases and will plunge Alberta into the deepest level of debt in its history, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  The NDP budget comes with a stunning $26.8 billion deficit over…

  • Budget 2015 Supports Jobs and Families

      Budget 2015 lays the groundwork for a stronger, diversified economy while stabilizing the frontline public services that all Albertans rely on. Finance Minister Joe Ceci tabled the new government’s first budget today. This plan will achieve three key priorities for Albertans: Stabilizing frontline public services, including health care, education, and social services; Setting out a…

  • John Baird will not seek leadership of Conservative Party of Canada

    John Baird will not seek leadership of Conservative Party of Canada

    TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2015 /CNW/ -Today, John Baird released a statement in response to speculation that he is considering running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada: “While I have indeed received expressions of interest and am tremendously flattered by the support, I will not be running for leader of the Conservative Party…

  • Return to Centralized AHS Super Board a Bad Rerun: Wildrose

    Return to Centralized AHS Super Board a Bad Rerun: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (October 23, 2015): The announcement of a newly appointed Alberta Health Services (AHS) super board moves our province further away from a more responsive and cost effective delivery model, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  The past super board was unable to control expenses and waste, resulting in higher wait times, decreased…