I really encourage folks to consider the comments Ranjit Bath, Tina Lynn, Chris Scott and Daryl Burroughs have written in this thread. These folks understand the context of Premier Smith’s aspirations for growth in Alberta’s population.
Some folks have mentioned “10” or “15 minute cities” in here. For all its criticism, Bill 20 is a direct response by the Premier Smith government to restrict left-leaning municipal government’s like Edmonton and Calgary currently have from taking this route. And Premier Smith pushed for this because she heard clearly that Albertans do not want 10 or 15-minute-cities.
Marco… I’m sure you remember Premier Smith saying at her Town Hall in Calgary a couple of weeks ago to Calgary - Lougheed constituency association President Darrell Komick that her goals of increased population are not AT ALL “short term”, but a long term strategy to ensure Alberta has the voice within our nation to match or exceed Quebec. She also talked about immigration being supported by initiatives like the Temporary Foreign Workers program that ensures a job and a place in our economy. That population growth is measured and sustainable. Why don’t you mention that in your sharing of “sound bites”?
If you are going to grab “a little” of what the Premier says for the purpose of getting folks riled up, I think that’s quite irresponsible.
Please, fellow conservatives, go to these Town Halls and engage with our Premier. I don’t believe we have had a leader in our province in my lifetime who listens and cares more what their fellow citizens think than Premier Smith.
If you think she’s not listening, I am happy to debate you.
I learned many years ago that being heard and getting your way are two different things. Albertans are being heard. I believe you’ll see that very clearly in the legal changes forthcoming in the Alberta Bill of Rights.
Premier Smith is very much about CHOICE.
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BREAKING: Persecution of Christians in Canada to be called out in Ottawa by U.S. lawmaker.
From mass church burnings to imprisoned pastors, educators fired for their faith and concerns over MAID coercion, Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett is coming to Ottawa to sound the alarm that our own leaders refuse to.
Statement:
Michael Campbell: “War-zone-like from France: on Thursday, over 1,000 high schools were affected, 222 were blockaded, 2,000 students were detained, and 305 police officers were injured.
On Friday, around 400 schools were closed and—by midday—564 were still facing disruptions, with approximately 600 new detentions.
Since the unrest began: 40 principals and 170 students have been injured, and more than 100 high schools have suffered severe damage.
Note: France, cornerstone of the EU. Abacus and Nanos polls found 49%-57% of Cdns want to join the EU. Either they like social disintegration, high energy costs and serious government credit problems or they have no clue what's going on in the EU.”