Category: Politics

  • Progressive Conservative Caucus disappointed with partisan behavior by new government

    Progressive Conservative Caucus disappointed with partisan behavior by new government

    Edmonton, AB – In response to an NDP MLA claiming he has already been chosen as legislature Speaker, Interim PC Leader Ric McIver expressed his Caucus’ disappointment with the blatant lack of regard for the traditions and history of the legislature. “The election of the Speaker is a long standing parliamentary tradition that should not…

  • Largest door-knocking initiative ever for the Liberal Party of Canada outside of an election

    Largest door-knocking initiative ever for the Liberal Party of Canada outside of an election

    OTTAWA – Team Trudeau candidates and volunteers brought the Liberal plan for fairness to the doorsteps of their communities, in a two-day canvassing initiative known as the Weekend of Action. “This weekend, candidates and volunteers called and knocked on the doors of over 200,000 Canadians across the country – more than any other weekend in…

  • Another Overcrowding Crisis Signals Need for Change at AHS

    Another Overcrowding Crisis Signals Need for Change at AHS

      MEDICINE HAT, AB (May 27, 2015): AHS is putting vulnerable patients safety at risk by cramming them into hospital rooms that are dangerously overcrowded, Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes said today. A report surfaced Tuesday of serious overcrowding at two Calgary hospitals thanks to efforts from concerned front line workers within the health…

  • Alberta Forest Industry Congratulates Minister Carlier

      Edmonton – The membership of the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates Oneil Carlier on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development. As a steward of Alberta’s forests, the forest industry looks forward to working with Minister Carlier to manage the landscape and grow Alberta’s economy in a sustainable way. Craig Armstrong, Chair of…

  • Wildrose Expresses Concerns about “Appointment” of a New “Speaker”

    Wildrose Expresses Concerns about “Appointment” of a New “Speaker”

      EDMONTON, AB – Under Premier Rachel Notley, the Speaker’s Office is already appearing to be a partisan arm of the NDP government, Wildrose House Leader Nathan Cooper said today. On Monday, NDP Medicine Hat MLA Bob Wanner announced he will be the next speaker to media, before any election by the MLAs in the…

  • A New Chapter in the Story of Alberta

      Alberta’s 17th Premier, the Honourable Rachel Notley, and her Cabinet, were sworn in on the steps of the Alberta Legislature on May 24. Albertans have chosen a strong, stable majority government that will put the priorities of Albertans first – a government that shares in the very same values that built this province and…

  • Jean’s Statement on Swearing in of New Government

    Jean’s Statement on Swearing in of New Government

      EDMONTON, AB (May 24, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement on the swearing in of Premier Rachel Notley and her new cabinet: “I’d like to congratulate Ms. Notley and the new members of her cabinet on being sworn in today for the monumental task of governing on behalf of all…

  • Premier Designate Notley Statement on School Budgets

    Premier Designate Notley Statement on School Budgets

    Premier Designate Rachel Notley issued the following statement May 12, 2015: “I have asked that the outgoing Government of Alberta extend the school budget deadline by a month – to the end of June. The people of Alberta voted last week for a new government that is committed to funding enrolment growth properly. We will…

  • PM Announces Lois Mitchell as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

    PM Announces Lois Mitchell as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

      May 20, 2015 – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Lois Mitchell as the next Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Ms. Mitchell is an accomplished businesswoman, long-time volunteer and community leader in Alberta. With over 25 years of business expertise, Ms. Mitchell is currently a senior partner and founder of Rainmaker Global…

  • Oil Industry Doesn’t Have a Leg to Stand on When it Comes to a Royalty Review

    Oil Industry Doesn’t Have a Leg to Stand on When it Comes to a Royalty Review

    The oil industry will find it hard to sustain the argument that it is fair that the government derives a mere 55 cents on a $55 barrel of oil sands oil and a maximum of 9 per cent when it reaches anything higher than $120 By Doreen Barrie, Political Scientist, University of Calgary CALGARY, AB/…

  • Premier Designate Notley, new cabinet sworn in on May 24

    Premier Designate Notley, new cabinet sworn in on May 24

    May 20, 2015 – Today, Premier Designate Rachel Notley made a series of announcements regarding the swearing-in of Cabinet and the Legislative session. “During this transition period our focus has been on listening carefully to the briefing and advice we have been receiving from the public service, naming a Cabinet and making some decisions about…

  • John Barlow, MP Macleod Riding Welcomes Harper’s Economic Action Plan

    MP Barlow: ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN 2015 Demonstrates commitment to Jobs, Growth, & Security in Macleod May 13, 2015 – High River, AB Member of Parliament John Barlow is welcoming the Harper Government’s Economic Action Plan 2015. It will support jobs and growth in Macleod, help our families and communities prosper and ensure the security of…

  • The Five Key Elements the NDP Rode to Victory On

    The Five Key Elements the NDP Rode to Victory On

    The proof will be in the pudding, but if the NDP accomplish their declared platform, Alberta should see some major changes over the next four years. The Five Key Elements to their platform were: EDUCATION PLAN Rachel Notley’s NDP will stop the PCs’ cuts to our schools. Our education plan focuses on reducing class sizes,…

  • PC Alberta Select New Interim Party Leader

    PC Alberta is proud to announce that the PC Caucus has selected Ric McIver as the new interim leader of the party. “I’m honoured my caucus colleagues would entrust me to lead the party during this very important time,” said McIver, the MLA for Calgary-Hays. “We have a great caucus team, and everyone will be…

  • Jean Meets With Caucus, Announces Six Senior Shadow Cabinet Positions and Caucus Officers

      EDMONTON, AB – Monday, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean met with the 21 members of the new Wildrose Official Opposition and released the core members of his shadow cabinet and caucus officers. “We have an incredibly strong team representing every corner of the province. We are ready to stand up for Albertans and focus on…