“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 transpo...