NEWS RELEASE: United Conservative Caucus welcomes back MLA Rehn
CALGARY, AB: Today, United Conservative Caucus Chair Nathan Neudorf welcomed Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pat Rehn back to the government caucus. Since his removal from caucus, Rehn has worked tirelessly to rebuild trust with local families, businesses, elected officials and Indigenous leaders. As a result, the United Conservative caucus was presented with letters of support […]
An Update from MLA Tracy Allard
As of July 1st – Canada Day – we are now officially Open for Summer and open for good. Thanks to the hard work and sacrifices of Albertans over the past 16 months, Albertans serving on the front lines throughout the pandemic, and the benefits of modern medicine, we can now put the pandemic behind […]
Jason Copping: Alberta Recovery Plan – Jobs Now Program
Summer is officially here and with the majority of the population now having received one vaccine, and second doses being administered, Alberta is poised to have a great summer. Restrictions are further eased and we are starting to get back to a sense of normalcy. The Alberta government’s priority continues to be protecting the lives […]
An update from MLA Tracy Allard
Before I begin the update, I want to take this moment to acknowledge the discovery of 215 unmarked graves of children at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. This is a devastating and heartbreaking discovery and a sobering reminder of this dark chapter in our history as a nation. I want […]
NEWS RELEASE: Turton calls out Notley NDP for undermining Alberta’s reopening plan with unscientific opposition
(Edmonton, AB): Today, Spruce Grove-Stony Plain MLA Searle Turton called out the Notley NDP for repeatedly expressing unscientific opposition to Alberta’s reopening plan in an effort to sow fear and division in Albertans. Thanks to the diligence of Albertans, the province is now less than two weeks away from lifting health restrictions under the Open […]
Jason Copping: MLA Update – June 18, 2021
This week the spring session of the legislature wrapped up and policies were put in place to continue to protect both the lives and livelihoods of Albertans. As COVID-19 recedes our focus must turn to recovery. Our government is poised to see our economy get back on track and we are implementing supports to help […]
NEWS RELEASE: Notley continues bad habit of selling out Albertans to Trudeau
(Edmonton, AB): Rachel Notley’s NDP is back to its old ways of selling out Albertans to Justin Trudeau. On Tuesday, the opposition voted against two common-sense motions that support a fair deal for Alberta and assert Alberta’s democratic and economic interests on the national stage. The Legislature sought unanimous consent for one motion asking Trudeau […]
NEWS RELEASE: Let Albertans decide: legislature to debate senate motion
(Edmonton, AB): Today, Alberta’s legislature will debate a motion on giving Albertans the ability to select their own representation in the senate. The motion reads: Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly urge the Prime Minister to respect the democratic voices of Albertans and refrain from filling Alberta’s two vacant Senate seats until Albertans have […]
Jason Copping: Protecting lives and livelihoods
The spring session of the legislature has wrapped with the Alberta Government continuing to pass legislation aimed to protect the lives and livelihoods of Albertans. Facing a third wave of COVID, Albertans were once again asked to take a step back and limit activities. I know this was not easy, but it was necessary to […]
Jason Copping: MLA Update – June 4, 2021
This week, Alberta reached a milestone as we began to reopen under stage one and the rollout of second doses. Our government’s reopening plan safely eases restrictions in three stages as vaccinations go up and hospitalizations go down. Alberta has also met the targets to enter stage two on June 10, which will see further easing […]
Greetings from MLA Tracy Allard
As I sit to write this on the afternoon of Mother’s Day, I have the rare opportunity to reflect in solitude and silence over the state of our world. This reflection brings me back to my motivation to enter public life – an entrance that was hesitant to say the least – and I think […]
Jason Copping: MLA Update – May 21, 2021
As you know, two weeks ago, we announced more restrictions in order to stop the spike. I am encouraged though to see our case numbers declining. This is in large part due to the restrictions that have been in place and Albertans stepping up once again to do the right thing and follow the guidelines. For […]