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 sustain our water into the future. The recent Rosenberg report, commissioned by this government, was very critical of the lack of knowledge and action on responsible water management in Alberta and identified real risks for the future, yet the Premier has said that he will not slow economic growth. To the Premier: how does the Premier explain to fellow farmers this uncontrolled growth and lack of water management?”

The Premier replied:
“As one that has grown various crops in this province of Alberta , we do depend on the good Lord to give us a sprinkle from time to time to grow our crops. I mean, without rain we don’t have any crops.”

And that was the end of his reply!

If you want to read the Hansard documentation of my questions on Thursday they’re available on my main page