As promised, I will be providing regular updates to keep you informed and will provide up-to-date information on vaccine rollout and COVID-19 cases each time. Central to my update today is Budget 2021 which was tabled in the Alberta Legislature on February 25. The two main themes from Budget 2021 are critical investment in health …
This week I was back in Edmonton for the Spring session of the legislature. Our government continues to protect lives and livelihoods through increased funding for health care and capital projects, and creating jobs. I have been hearing from constituents on their frustrations with the reopening plan and I can understand your disappointment, it has …
March 11, 2021 (SPRUCE GROVE, AB): On Wednesday, Spruce Grove-Stony Plain MLA Searle Turton introduced Bill 213, the Traffic Safety (Maximum Speed Limit for Provincial Freeways) Amendment Act, which, if passed, would set the maximum speed limit for many provincial freeways at 120 kilometres per hour. Turton introduced the bill after conducting extensive research that …
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February 26, 2021 (CALGARY, AB): Alberta’s government is making a historic investment into Calgary’s healthcare facilities, while charting a course towards post-pandemic recovery for the world-class city. “This budget is positive news and brings hope to Calgarians during these difficult times,” said Richard Gotfried, MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek and Calgary Caucus Chair for the United …
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Have Your Say: K-6 Curriculum Take THE SURVEY We Want to Hear From After years of declining student academic performance in literacy and math, Alberta’s new draft curriculum will renew the importance of teaching foundational knowledge across all subjects to better prepare students for success. But we want to know what you think about the …
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Learn moreBill 52: The Recall Act Take THE SURVEY If passed, this legislation will by allowing Albertans to hold elected officials accountable throughout their term, not just during elections. The United Conservative Caucus wants to know what you think about the recall legislation that has been introduced. If passed, the legislation would allow Albertans to initiate …
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Learn moreBill 209: The Cost of Public Services Transparency Act Take THE SURVEY https://www.facebook.com/261456627938989/videos/760552531510411 Showing Albertans How Their Money is Spent There is so much good that can be accomplished by trusting Albertans and empowering them to know how their tax dollars are spent. The Cost of Public Services Transparency Act is, at its heart, equipping …
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