My recent response to Iris Evans’ comments has sparked quite a reaction and we have been receiving many emails and phone calls from people who agree and disagree with me.
My position is that child care is a family matter, and best left up to the discretion of individual families.
Please read on below [...]
In an recent interview with the Globe and Mail, Peter Lougheed showed a depth of thought and wisdom that Alberta PC administrations have sorely lacked since his retirement.
As Leader of the Alberta Liberal Party, I sometimes wonder whatever happened to Alberta’s so-called Progressive Conservatives. Certainly the Stelmach administration fails to live up to either half [...]
I’m pleased to invite you to my 60th Birthday Gala on June 19th in Calgary. This is a fundraiser for the Alberta Liberal Party.
Where: Uptown Stage and Screen
612-8th Ave SW
Marquee Room, 2nd Floor
When: 6:00to 9:oo pm
Dazzling entertainment (Kris Demeanor, Michael Hope, JPG, Paul Finkleman), Ethnic Cuisine, Lively Conversation, Cash Bar
Cost: $160.oo (includes food and 2 [...]
Not a single Tory MLA votes against Bill 44
Edmonton – Bill 44 passed into law last night, and not a single Tory MLA, not even so-called Red Tories like Dave Hancock, voted against the bill.
“The Premier promised a free vote on this issue, so Albertans face one of two uncomfortable truths,” says David Swann, Alberta [...]
From today’s Question Period at the Legislature:
Dr. Swann: Events that played out this weekend in Calgary displayed the chaos and inconsistency that is plaguing Alberta’s health system. One day Alberta Health Services will not accept funds from a donor; the next day they will. The impact the uncertainty of this laser surgery has had on [...]
From the Alberta Liberal Caucus, June 1, 2009:
Edmonton – Official Opposition Leader Dr. David Swann today introduced Private Member’s Motion 510, which aims to increase paid farm worker safety.
The motion reads, “Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly urge the Government to introduce amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect paid farm [...]