I took part last week in a panel discussion on the meaning of environmental stewardship in Alberta. The panel consisted of myself, Preston Manning, Environment Minister Rob Renner, Shelley Wilson of the Natural Capital Association and Barry Worbets of the Canada West Foundation. It was a good opportunity to hear from different perspectives and a good chance for [...]
In the National Post today the Premier’s plans to spend $200,000 on a brochure explaining his ideas for Alberta was exposed. Many skeptics have come forward to question the legitimacy of spending taxpayers money on what amounts to a personal promotion pamphlet. The opposition parties don’t have access to an extra $200,000 to prop up [...]
In the Legislature on Thursday I had the chance to ask the Premier about water management in the province of Alberta.
I asked: “The pace and scope of development in this province, especially the oil sands, may be good for business in the short term but it is not responsible and it will not [...]
An inspiring letter from Larry Harris of Wetaskiwin County:
Dear fellow seniors,
We have a looming global crisis and we seniors have the power and wisdom to have our voices heard for positive change. Do you want your grandchildren to hate you when they find out that you were warned about the effects of global [...]
Kevin Taft has put together a few radio ads. They will air until the 28 of March on QR77. Any comments?
Here are a few videos from Kevin Taft’s Alternative Throne Speech given a few weeks ago, right before the Legislature began sitting again.
Becoming a World Leader in Addressing Climate Change
Defining the Climate Change Issue
Building a Sustainable Economy
On Sunday March 11, the Canadians for Kyoto organized rallies across Canada to demonstrate to the governments of Alberta and Canada the failure of real reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The Canadians for Kyoto is a non-partisan coalition of individuals, businesses, labour unions, environmental agencies, and communities who support Canada’s commitment to the Kyoto [...]
The tone in the ‘Leg’ is very energetic with some indications that the Premier is willing to make positive changes in the time spent (few evening sessions) and the quality of debate in QP (Question Period)
We are focusing questions on the Premier to demonstrate his commitment to openness and accountability.
I’d be interested to know how [...]
As I’m sure many of you have heard, there is a proposal for a new development a mere 80km from the City of Calgary. The Stoney-Moondance proposal for the 220-hectare site, known as the Horseshoe Lands, is for a town of 3,000 residences accommodating between 5,000 and 5,500 people on the delicate banks of the [...]
We’re officially back to the Legislature today for the Spring Sitting. I’ll try and keep the updates coming about what’s going on here in Edmonton. If anyone is interested, you can watch question period after 1:00pm by clicking here. I’ve decided to continue accepting questions for my questions in the Legislature contest, [...]