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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

“These were significant victories in our efforts to stand up for Alberta against misguided and punitive federal policies” ~~ Alberta Premier Jason Kenney


“The Province of Alberta is united in its determination to protect our economic interests and be treated fairly within the Canadian federation” stated Kenney.

Our province expressed that unity in a May 17 letter to each senator signed by the leaders of Alberta’s four major political parties. The letter insists that Ottawa respect Albertans’ ongoing concerns on matter before the Senate.

Leading off, in the letter to the Canadian Senate, the elected representatives remarked;

“We are writing on behalf of the Government, Official Opposition, and the third and four parties.  Collectively, our four parties received 98% on the votes in the recent Alberta election.

Despite our many differences on matters of policy, our four parties are unified in our profound concern about Bills C-48 and C-69, which are before the Senate of Canada”

Speaking to his statement, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was clear in his judgement:

“This week, the Senate transport committee studying Bill C-48 banning tanker shipments of Alberta oil off the west coast accepted our argument that the tanker ban is discriminatory, economically destructive and unjust, and rejected the bill.

Subsequently, the Senate energy committee studying Bill C-69 that would paralyze the project assessment process adopted substantial amendments aligned with the recommendations of our government and industry stakeholders.

“These were significant victories in our efforts to stand up for Alberta against misguided and punitive federal policies, but we must keep up the pressure as the committee decisions now go to the entire Senate for approval.

ALL FOUR political parties are clear in that the Senate must reject Bill C-48 in its entirety, accept the recommended amendments to Bill C-69, and that it should respect the deliberations of the Standing Committee and vote in favour of the entirety of the amended package.

“This letter”, Kenney observed, “is a powerful expression of Alberta political unity reflecting the will of 98 per cent of Albertans who voted in last month’s provincial election”


CLICK HERE to read the full letter signed by Premier Jason Kenney of the United Conservative Party, Opposition leader Rachael Notley of the NDP, Stephen Mandel of the Alberta Party, and David Khan of the Alberta Liberal Party
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