4 Alberta United Conservative MLAs won’t seek re-election next year
The United Conservative Party says four of its members will not seek re-election when Alberta voters go to the polls next spring. Continue reading
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Debate over abortion clinic safe zones in Alberta sees UCP members walk out
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
UCP MLAs left during the debate over Bill 9, which is meant to establish no-go zones for protesters around abortion clinics. Continue reading
Alberta United Conservative leader to abstain on abortion clinic safe zone vote
Alberta United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says proposed legislation creating safe zones around abortion clinics is political game-playing by the NDP government. Continue reading
Alberta Budget 2018 met with mixed reaction
Finance Minister Joe Ceci said Thursday the province’s current deficit sits at $8.8 billion on revenue of $47.9 billion. Continue reading
Heckling accusations dismissed in Alberta legislature
By John Himpe Reporter
Claims of distasteful heckling are dismissed by the speaker of the Alberta legislature as the first week of the spring session comes to a close. Continue reading
Alberta UCP leader Jason Kenney wants referendum on carbon tax hikes
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney introduced a private member’s bill today banning any future hikes on the tax without a referendum. Continue reading
Notley and Kenney exchange smiles at Alberta legislature but accusations fly
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Opposition Leader Jason Kenney exchanged smiles and brief waves in the Alberta legislature Monday before letting the accusations fly in their first question period together. Continue reading
Jason Kenney, Rachel Notley face balancing act as they get set to spar in legislative session
By John Himpe Reporter
Fiery and experienced debaters, the leaders of Alberta’s NDP and UCP have a delicate balancing act ahead of them as they go toe to toe for the spring sitting of the Alberta legislature. Continue reading
Fort McMurray MLA Brian Jean leaving politics
Brian Jean, the United Conservative MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin and former Wildrose Party leader, is resigning from his seat in the Alberta legislature. Continue reading
Cannabis, TransMountain, expected to dominate Alberta’s spring legislative session
Global News political affairs reporter Tom Vernon expects to see fireworks as he tees up the Alberta Legislature’s spring session. Continue reading
