Category: Politics

  • Clear the Air: Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Election Contributions

    Clear the Air: Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Election Contributions

    EDMONTON, AB – Before passing Bill 1, the NDP should release all of their election financials up to June 15 to clarify that no parts of the legislation are designed to uniquely benefit the governing party above others, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. In Bill 1, there are provisions to allow unions and corporations…

  • Legislation Introduced to Restore Fairness to Alberta’s Tax System

    The government introduced changes to corporate and personal income taxes and is taking action to reverse proposed unfair fees. Bill 2, An Act to Restore Fairness to Public Revenues, will increase the corporate income tax rate for profitable corporations by two percentage points and introduce a more progressive personal income tax system. “We are asking…

  • Pat Stier in the Legislature: Municipal Sustainability Initiative Funding

  • NDP Having Trouble with Their Own Numbers: Wildrose

    NDP Having Trouble with Their Own Numbers: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB – The almost $700 million in new spending today is compounded by a $1.5 billion shortfall in the NDP’s tax agenda and clashes with the $1.8 billion in new spending announced by NDP House Leader Brian Mason in the legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. On June 16, Mason said 10 per…

  • Taylor Pushes for a New Hospital in the Legislature

    Taylor Pushes for a New Hospital in the Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB – Thursday, Wildrose Battle River – Wainwright MLA Wes Taylor asked a question about the government’s plan to build a new hospital in Wainwright. The video can be watched here. “Today was the first of many hard questions I intend to ask this government about getting a new hospital for Wainwright,” Taylor said.…

  • Nixon Pushes for Flood Mitigation Measures in the Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB – Thursday, Wildrose Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre MLA Jason Nixon asked a question about the government’s plan for flood mitigation for the riding. The video can be watched here. “We cannot afford to leave our communities left on the front-lines for the next time a flood hits,” Nixon said. “We need answers on…

  • Bill 3 Restores Stability to Alberta’s Education, Health Care and Human Services, and Freezes Tuition

    The new government has taken steps to ensure Alberta families have the access to the essential services upon which they rely. If passed, Bill 3, the Appropriation (Interim Supply) Act, reverses reckless cuts to health care and invests in stable, predictable funding for the vital public services that matter most to Alberta communities. Reversing proposed…

  • Liberal Candidates Wrap-Up Third Team Trudeau Campaign College in Ottawa

    Liberal Candidates Wrap-Up Third Team Trudeau Campaign College in Ottawa

    OTTAWA – This week, 138 Liberal candidates met in Ottawa for a three-day campaign training college to continue laying the groundwork for real change in the 2015 federal election. “These candidates are accomplished leaders who are serving their communities, knocking on doors, listening to their neighbours, and sharing the Liberal plan for fairness,” said Liberal…

  • Harper Government welcomes the Royal Assent of the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015

      Anti-terrorism Act, 2015, further protects Canadians from ever-evolving terrorist threat OTTAWA, June 18, 2015 /CNW/ – The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the Royal Assent of Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015. Canadians…

  • Bill 1 to Ban Corporate and Union Donations

    Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta will ensure Albertans come first. “This legislation – the first bill of this government – is about focusing Alberta’s political parties where they should be focused: on Albertans. We are doing this by renewing our province’s democracy. Once this legislation is in place, Albertans can be…

  • NDP Restrict Debate for over $18 Billion in Spending

    NDP Restrict Debate for over $18 Billion in Spending

      EDMONTON, AB (June 16, 2015): The NDP are set to pass over $18 billion in spending with only three hours of debate in the legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. That is $86 million of spending for every minute of debate, and $6 billion for every hour. “The NDP can’t just ask for…

  • Liberal Leader Swann to Co-Chair Mental Health Review

    Premier Rachel Notley and Liberal Leader Dr. David Swann announced that Dr. Swann will co-chair a review of Alberta’s mental health policy, working with Government MLA Danielle Larivee, a registered nurse. “Alberta’s current mental health system is not good enough, and needs to be reformed. Dr. Swann and I worked closely together on this issue…

  • Joint Committee Proposed to Protect and Renew Democracy

    Premier Rachel Notley and Official Opposition Leader Brian Jean have jointly proposed a special legislative committee to review Alberta’s elections, whistleblower and conflict of interest legislation. The committee will be comprised of nine government MLAs and eight opposition MLAs. “Albertans expect the rules governing their elections to ensure that the political process is all about…

  • Throne Speech has Some Positive Reforms, But Fails to Address Economic Uncertainty

      EDMONTON, AB (June 15, 2015): Today’s Speech from the Throne contains positive measures but lacks key details to address the looming fiscal crisis facing Alberta during a time of economic uncertainty, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said today. “We are encouraged by a commitment to work with the opposition to ban corporate and union donations.…

  • New Government Brings in New Rules to Rebuild Democracy

    New Government Brings in New Rules to Rebuild Democracy

    Alberta’s new government opened the legislative session with action to renew democracy and restore stability to health, education and other vital public programs. The Speech from the Throne, read by Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour, the Honourable Lois Mitchell, announced that Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta, will fulfill the government’s promise…