Tag - Government

We are finally back to work in the Alberta Legislature and the proceedings certainly kicked off with a bang. The first week involved a full government retreat...

In my travels throughout the Easter Break in our riding, we were all nostalgic and reflective following the news that Ralph Klein had passed away. His legacy...

Remember that promise the provincial government made not to raise taxes?  Well, they just broke it.  Not in the form of a provincial sales tax, but make no...

Many of you will know that as your Member of Parliament, one of my duties in Ottawa is serving as the Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on...

Ever heard that saying: “you’re damned if you do, and you’re damned if you don’t?” Well that’s exactly how I felt before...

On Remembrance Day, Canadians honour fellow citizens who have made the “ultimate sacrifice”. Throughout Canada’s history, men and women have...

As we approach the midway point of the Fall Session of Parliament, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, has introduced in the House of Commons...

I am preparing for the Autumn Session of Parliament in Ottawa that begins on Monday September 17 with a meeting of the Conservative National Caucus before the...

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced that Lieutenant-General Thomas J. Lawson, currently Deputy Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense...