As an #EPSB Trustee and a #yegvote#yegcc candidate, I can't convey how incredibly frustrating this stupid, pointless, powerless referendum on equalization question is: a pointless distraction from Kenney's failures on jobs, economy, pipelines.
#EPSB and #CBE students receive fewer dollars per capita than any other school board in Alberta because of the failed #WMA brought in by the UCP.
Where's the fair deal for Calgary and Edmonton children?
There are SERIOUS issues to be discussed this municipal election from child poverty to economic diversification to the dumpster fire draft curriculum, and yet, Jason is trying to distract, misdirect, and blame with our municipal elections.
Not to mention the millions in costs this would occur for a non-binding plebiscite. It's disgusting, American-style Republican Party tactics that have no place this side of the border.
His polls are in the pits, his party is making him a pincushion, and this needs to be seen as what it is: another failed Hail Mary attempt to change the channel.
He's asking Albertan's to send Trudeau a message. He needs to take out the ear plugs and hear our message for once.
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🧵 If Kenney can put forward a Referendum on equalization at #ableg, #epsb can request referendum on:
1) education equalization (the weighted moving average) & 2) the draft K-6 curriculum.
Edmonton City Council can add the questions to #yegvote. I'll propose this tomorrow.
We’re not asking for a special deal, just a fair deal. Jason Kenney's equalization program is not fair for Children.
Despite their promise to maintain or increase funding for education, they have instead introduced a new formula that punishes growing Edmonton Schools.
We expect 2700 new students next year without one additional dollar to educate them.
School boards across Alberta have refused to pilot the draft K-6 curriculum, but the Minister remains intent on implementation.
Edmontonians will finally have the opportunity to be heard.