Nenshi must come clean on support for Trudeau’s carbon tax, other policies
(EDMONTON, AB): United Conservatives are calling on Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to come clean on whether he and his party still support Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax, as well as a host of other devastating federal policies. The Trudeau Liberals are becoming increasingly desperate and isolated in their support for a carbon tax that does […]
United Conservatives mark one year since the 2023 election
(EDMONTON, AB): United Conservatives have made Alberta safer, stronger, and freer since the 2023 Alberta election, Chief Government Whip Shane Getson said today. Since the election, under the leadership of Premier Danielle Smith, United Conservatives have helped create nearly 100,000 jobs, attracted billions in investment, funded new law enforcement positions, balanced the budget for the […]
Legislature vote proves NDP still firmly support Trudeau’s carbon tax
(EDMONTON, AB): On Monday, NDP MLAs voted against a motion challenging Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax, proving they still support the devastating tax and consumer carbon pricing, Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt said today. Motion 509, which Pitt introduced, called on the legislature to challenge the constitutionality of Trudeau’s carbon tax, considering the federal government’s decision to […]
MLA Dyck launches campaign on foreign credential recognition system
(GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB): Today, Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck launched a campaign called Better for Newcomers to gather feedback on the province’s foreign credential recognition system. The campaign follows debate around Bill 203, the Foreign Credential Advisory Committee Act, which MLA Dyck tabled in the winter and is currently before the legislature. If passed, Bill […]
Committee approves inflation increases for independent offices
(EDMONTON, AB): United Conservative MLAs on the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices approved a 2.1 per cent budget increase for several independent offices and requested further information, including cross-jurisdictional analyses, for others, Chief Government Whip and Committee Chair Shane Getson said today. These increases are in-line with Alberta’s current rate of inflation and government operational […]
Notley should condemn McGowan’s anti-energy, anti-worker comments
(EDMONTON, AB): Today, Chief Government Whip Shane Getson said Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley should condemn anti-energy, anti-worker comments from Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan, whose union controls two voting seats on her party’s provincial executive. On Thursday, McGowan posted on X (Twitter) that “fossil fuel production is incompatible with saving the planet. Our […]
Lunty introduces Bill 204 to protect and defend Albertans’ interests
(EDMONTON, AB): Leduc-Beaumont MLA Brandon Lunty has introduced private members’ Bill 204, the Municipal Government (National Urban Parks) Amendment Act, to protect and defend Albertans’ interests when it comes to the creation and development of National Urban Parks in their communities. Current circumstances allow the federal government to bypass the province and work directly with […]
Notley NDP show true colours on carbon tax vote
The Notley NDP showed their true colours Tuesday, voting against the legislature’s first opportunity to condemn Justin Trudeau’s mistreatment of Alberta and his consumer carbon tax that is making life harder and more expensive for families, Chief Government Whip Shane Getson said today. Ultimately, Motion 8 passed the legislature with the support of 46 United […]
United Conservative MLAs vow to protect Albertans from the Notley-Trudeau 2035 net-zero plan
(EDMONTON, AB): Today, United Conservative MLAs vowed to protect everyday Albertans from the proposed Notley-Trudeau 2035 net-zero electricity regulations, which, if implemented, would exponentially increase the cost of power for families and businesses across the province. A Public Policy Forum report pegged the cost of the 2035 plan at $1.7 trillion, making Alberta’s share likely […]
Notley should do the right thing and apologize
(EDMONTON, AB): Today, UCP Chief Government Whip Shane Getson released a statement calling on Rachel Notley to do the right thing and apologize for making false allegations that the Premier and her staff tried influencing Alberta Crown prosecutors: “For the past several months, Rachel Notley and the NDP have been spreading false allegations that the […]
UCP calls on Notley to break rank with Singh and call for an immediate end to the B.C. port strike
(EDMONTON, AB): With the economically devastating B.C. port strike entering its sixth day, UCP Chief Government Whip Shane Getson is calling on Rachel Notley to break rank with her federal boss, Jagmeet Singh, and join the UCP in calling for an immediate end to the strike that is threatening Alberta industries and jobs. According to […]
Getson statement on Trudeau’s carbon tax sequel
(EDMONTON, AB): Today, Chief Government Whip Shane Getson released the following statement about Justin Trudeau’s plan to impose a second carbon tax on consumers, starting July 1: “Tomorrow, while Albertans and Canadians are celebrating our nation’s birthday, Justin Trudeau will be imposing a second carbon tax on consumers. “As if gas and groceries weren’t expensive enough […]