Premier Stelmach has finally admitted what Albertans have known for a long time: his administration is completely lacking in fiscal discipline and the budget deficit, already the largest in Alberta history, will be far higher than originally projected.
The Premier’s pledge not to raise taxes has left him with few opportunities to increase revenues. That [...]
From the Liberal Caucus, July 31st
The Stelmach administration should amend legislation to make it possible for the Electoral Boundaries Commission to redistribute Alberta’s 83 constituencies rather than add new ones.
The Commission, whose members were announced today, has a legislated mandate to add four new seats to Alberta’s already large 83-seat Legislature. Four new MLAs [...]
Members named to Electoral Boundaries Commission
Edmonton – The Electoral Boundaries Commission has been struck to review existing electoral boundaries.
Based on this review, the Commission will be making recommendations to divide the province into 87 electoral divisions, four more than at present. As required by the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, the Commission will review existing electoral [...]
From the Liberal Caucus, July 28, 2009
Edmonton – Dr. David Swann, Leader of the Official Opposition, has shuffled his Shadow Cabinet to ensure an even division of major critic portfolios between Calgary, Edmonton and rural Alberta.
“The energy industry needs a strong Calgary voice to represent their interests, so I have appointed Dave Taylor to [...]
Another great event put on by the folks at the Calgary Sun and Salsa Festival!
It’s always a please to meet and talk with people in the community. Thank you to all those who shared their views on politics in Alberta today, particularily in regards to health care.
I look forward to next year’s festival.
David
Here are some questions asked by David on May 26, 2009:
Out-of-country Health Services
Dr. Swann: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today the Alberta
Ombudsman released his report on the administration of out-of country
health services. The fact that there are 53 recommendations
contained within the report speaks to a serious problem regarding
transparency and accountability in this program. To the minister.
It’s the minister’s [...]
From the Liberal Caucus:
Calgary – David Swann, Leader of the Official Opposition, is calling for Premier Ed Stelmach to come clean with his real plans to cut health care costs.
“Yesterday, Edmontonians learned that the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals have reduced the number of MRIs performed to meet budget demands from Alberta Health Services. This [...]
The Stelmach administration is creating confusion and uncertainty by sending mixed messages on the state of nursing in the public health care system.
According to the Stelmach administration’s own reports, Alberta has a shortage of 1,500 nurses. But new job vacancies are not being posted on the Alberta Health Services website, and AHS CEO Dr. Stephen [...]
From the Liberal Caucus,
David Swann, Leader of the Official Opposition, has learned that yet another new clinic in Calgary will charge thousands of dollars for health care services.
A citizen in Calgary told Swann that he’s losing his family doctor because that doctor will be moving to a clinic called [...]