Category: Politics

  • Alberta MLAs Sworn In on Monday

  • Premier Notley and Minister Ganley issue statement on completion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

    Premier Rachel Notley and Aboriginal Relations Minister Kathleen Ganley issued the following statement on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: “The Government of Alberta respects the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to bring light to a dark chapter in Canadian history. “The work of the commission and its members opened the door…

  • Progressive Conservative Caucus releases its Critic List

    Progressive Conservative Caucus releases its Critic List

      In response to the recent announcement of Alberta’s new Cabinet and on the day of all Members’ swearing-in, PC Interim Leader Ric McIver released the Progressive Conservative Opposition Critic List. “I would like to extend my congratulations to Alberta’s new Premier, her Cabinet, and her Caucus on their official swearing-in. Albertans have entrusted Premier…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in Nova Scotia

    Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in Nova Scotia

    Friday, May 29, 2015 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today delivered the following remarks in Stellarton, Nova Scotia: “Well thank you very much everyone. “Peter, Nazanin, family, mother MacKay. “Colleagues, Member of Parliament Scott Armstrong, thanks for joining us. “I’ve heard Senator McInnis was here – there he is – Senator, good to see you. “Members…

  • Jean Releases Full Wildrose Shadow Minister Roster

    Jean Releases Full Wildrose Shadow Minister Roster

      EDMONTON, AB (June 1, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the full Wildrose Shadow Minister list. “On May 5, Albertans elected an incredibly strong team of Wildrose MLAs from every corner of the province. We are ready to stand up for all Albertans over the next four years,” Jean said. “Our team will…

  • How Would Proportional Representation Work in Canada?

    Fair Vote Canada says “It’s easy, just watch our videos!” Fair Vote Canada presents three concrete proposals to make Canadian elections more fair. In three stylish, live action and animated videos, hosted by Canadian voting system expert, Dennis Pilon, Canadians can get a peek at what a truly fair voting system might look like. Canadians…

  • Brief to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on Bill-C59

    Brief to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on Bill-C59

    OTTAWA, ON – The Royal Canadian Legion was on Parliament Hill to speak to members of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs about Bill C-59, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in parliament on 21 April 2015 and other measures. Please see below for the Brief to the Standing Committee on…

  • Albertans have seized their political freedom: Now, what do we do with it?

    Albertans have seized their political freedom: Now, what do we do with it?

      It is probably difficult for people who have not lived in Alberta to understand the significance of our recent election:  after 44 years of one-party-state politics, the crippling of our political freedom is over.  We have proved to ourselves that political change is possible by making that change. Post-election polls show that Albertans are…

  • Restoring Trust: Wildrose Releases Proposals to Reform and Strengthen Legislature

    Restoring Trust: Wildrose Releases Proposals to Reform and Strengthen Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB (May 29, 2015): Today, Wildrose released a report outlining a series of proposals to empower MLAs, reform legislative committees, end bad practices and bring in new initiatives to reform Alberta’s legislature. Restoring Trust: Wildrose Proposals to Strengthen Alberta’s Legislature and Democracy was released today in Edmonton by Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and…

  • Albertans Welcome Short Term Commitments, but should be given long term solutions

    Albertans Welcome Short Term Commitments, but should be given long term solutions

      Edmonton, AB – Yesterday, the new NDP government announced they would restore education funding and fund enrollment growth for the 2015/16 school year at a cost of $103 million. Additionally, the Premier has reversed the decision to close the Calgary Young Offender Centre. “These announcements made by the new government do not come as…

  • Liberals call on Stephen Harper to stop muzzling scientists

    Liberals call on Stephen Harper to stop muzzling scientists

    OTTAWA – Today, Liberals called on Stephen Harper’s Conservatives to end their muzzling of scientists and create a Chief Science Officer for Canada. “I have met with scientists and Canadians across the country, and it is clear they are deeply troubled by Mr. Harper’s suppressing of science and muzzling of scientists,” said Liberal Critic for…

  • Smith Statement on Education Funding Announcement

    Smith Statement on Education Funding Announcement

      EDMONTON, AB (May 28, 2015): Today, Wildrose Shadow Education Minister Mark Smith released the following statement following the NDP government’s announcement it will increase funding for school boards. “Wildrose believes every child deserves a world-class education, and in consultation with school boards, I’ve heard the importance of providing consistent year-over-year funding. “It is critical…

  • Helping secure a bright future for Alberta’s children

      The Premier and her Cabinet are restoring education funding for the 2015-16 school year —and are also funding enrolment growth — to provide needed resources to support student learning. “This government firmly believes that Alberta’s students deserve the best education we can deliver and, by restoring funding for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, we…

  • Premier Reverses Decision to Close Calgary Young Offender Centre

    Young offenders in Calgary and southern Alberta will stay in custody in Calgary to receive rehabilitative education services. Alberta’s new government is reversing the decision to close the Calgary Young Offender Centre. As a result, the centre will keep youth from Calgary and southern Alberta at the centre instead of moving them to the Edmonton Young…

  • Albertans Deserve Hard Timelines on Impending Royalty Review: Aheer

    Albertans Deserve Hard Timelines on Impending Royalty Review: Aheer

      CHESTERMERE, AB – The NDP should either abandon its royalty review or set hard timelines to prevent capital investment from leaving Alberta, Wildrose Energy Shadow Minister Leela Aheer said today. With Alberta facing challenging economic times and major energy companies cancelling or postponing capital investment, NDP Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd recently said a royalty…