[David A]

So much for the "Alberta advantage". I think it has quietly disappeared while people were distracted by the UCP's rants about bike lanes and various other things.

A tale of two provinces: Unemployment up in alberta while Saskatchewan leads the country with job gains

MSN

 

[TAS]

Since Smith's moratorium announcement on renewables in later part of 2023, development (investment) has not recovered and continues to fall.

 

[an_edmontonian]

Since Smith's moratorium announcement on renewables in later part of 2023, development (investment) has not recovered and continues to fall.

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Absolutely infuriating. Alberta has the best solar and wind power potential in Canada. Should be an exploding industry in Southern AB right now that would also lead to lower power costs across the Province. But here we are. This provincial government keeps finding new ways to hamper this province. Anytime a Calgarian talks down Edmonton, remember what government they elected into office not once but twice.

I also just registered to get my Covid/Flu vaccines in a few months time, cause thats a thing now.

 

[TAS]

On the Friday before the long weekend, the UCP announced these changes to government spending/disclosure.

Just started getting more media coverage.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-government-changes-expense-disclosure-policy-removes-eight-years-of-records-1.7604279

 

[policyenthusiast]

On the Friday before the long weekend, the UCP announced these changes to government spending/disclosure.

Just started getting more media coverage.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-government-changes-expense-disclosure-policy-removes-eight-years-of-records-1.7604279

The TL;DR is that the UCP has decided the province doesn't need to disclose contributions or gifts to politicians expenses over $100.

What an awful decision.

 

[trevorhayden]

You mean "grifts to politicians".

 

[Whattagame]

The TL;DR is that the UCP has decided the province doesn't need to disclose contributions or gifts to politicians over $100.

What an awful decision.

It's about expenses. The Premier, ministers, deputy ministers, and ranking staff can run up the tab at taxpayers expense, and we no longer have any visibility on what they're spending our money on.

 

[policyenthusiast]

It's about expenses. The Premier, ministers, deputy ministers, and ranking staff can run up the tab at taxpayers expense, and we no longer have any visibility on what they're spending our money on.

Brain fart. Yes, it is expenses - not gifts.

 

[kcantor]

Brain fart. Yes, it is expenses - not gifts.

Aren't unreported expenses for which you are reimbursed not potentially a gift to yourself - and those you host - at the taxpayers' expense?

 

[Whattagame]

Aren't unreported expenses for which you are reimbursed not potentially a gift to yourself - and those you host - at the taxpayers' expense?

It's all part of the "Treat Yo'self" platform that the UCP ran on and that Albertans voted for.

 

[The_Cat]

I wonder if the truck convoy will drive by the Sean Feucht concert!

 

[David A]

Aren't unreported expenses for which you are reimbursed not potentially a gift to yourself - and those you host - at the taxpayers' expense?

Yes, potentially. The lack of accountability certainly creates the opportunity for much more abuse in many different ways.

I suppose it is finally safe for them to have as many $16 glasses of orange juice as they want now, shielded from public scrutiny or judgement.

 

[The_Cat]

No Boundaries:

Alberta ministers pitch hybrid rural-urban ridings to Electoral Boundaries Commission

Government legislation last year removed a requirement that the commission consider municipal boundaries in crafting new ridings.

edmontonjournal.com

 

[Glenco]

No Boundaries:

Alberta ministers pitch hybrid rural-urban ridings to Electoral Boundaries Commission

Government legislation last year removed a requirement that the commission consider municipal boundaries in crafting new ridings.

edmontonjournal.com

Gerrymandering my any other name. Shameful disgusting people proposing this.

 

[The_Cat]

Alberta propsed electoral map: