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Danielle Smith asked if she would include vaccine status in Human Rights Act.
Says "we're not going to do that."
But adds they are waiting on Preston Manning's interim report and look at recommendations and make decisions about future pandemics then. #yeg #yyc #ableg
Says "we're not going to do that."
But adds they are waiting on Preston Manning's interim report and look at recommendations and make decisions about future pandemics then. #yeg #yyc #ableg
What influence does Take Back Alberta have on your government?
Smith says UCP is one person, one vote- calls it a very positive approach to have many voices.
Adds in this model, there's no way that TBA rises to that level of influence.
Smith says UCP is one person, one vote- calls it a very positive approach to have many voices.
Adds in this model, there's no way that TBA rises to that level of influence.
Smith asked about need to offer a broader correction on NDP net zero costing.
Says they don't have to do that, adds that they're numbers were correct because the $87B figure was based on two reports, not just the Navius one.
Says they don't have to do that, adds that they're numbers were correct because the $87B figure was based on two reports, not just the Navius one.
What do you say about the Pacey Dumas/EPS case?
Smith says she's not familiar with the case, but adds she's heard concerns about excessive use of force, which is why they created a separate civilian oversight group for police.
Smith says she's not familiar with the case, but adds she's heard concerns about excessive use of force, which is why they created a separate civilian oversight group for police.
Smith asked about how she'll handle cost of living - as affordability is top elex issue.
Says they've already come through on affordability, and have taken steps to help Albertans up until June.
Will consider additional steps later on depending on inflation.
Says they've already come through on affordability, and have taken steps to help Albertans up until June.
Will consider additional steps later on depending on inflation.
Smith asked about consultations with First Nations after fallout of Sovereignty Act.
She says the act's first clause affirms Section 35 rights of "our Indigenous peoples" and treaty rights of "our Indigenous peoples."
Adds they have a very positive relationship with FNs.
She says the act's first clause affirms Section 35 rights of "our Indigenous peoples" and treaty rights of "our Indigenous peoples."
Adds they have a very positive relationship with FNs.
Will MLAs be able to speak freely and represent their constituents?
Smith says she encourages her caucus to speak openly with her, leads to open and robust discussions.
Adds she'll allow free votes.
Smith says she encourages her caucus to speak openly with her, leads to open and robust discussions.
Adds she'll allow free votes.
Smith asked about AER's ongoing issues.
Says AER is undergoing independent review now, and that we know they need to communicate better- adds she would welcome reforms, saying they need "radical transparency."
Says AER is undergoing independent review now, and that we know they need to communicate better- adds she would welcome reforms, saying they need "radical transparency."
Smith asked again about the NAVIUS report.
Stands by the $87B price tag the UCP has put on the NDP's net zero energy grid by 2035.
Stands by the $87B price tag the UCP has put on the NDP's net zero energy grid by 2035.
Are you concerned that sharing doctored numbers (eg AESO numbers possibly being inflated) regarding the NDP net zero cost erodes public trust?
Smith says she disputes that description.
Smith says she disputes that description.
Smith says ATCO boss Nancy Southern has also said that replacing natural gas would cost $75B, in addition to the claims of $87B.
Smith says they are looking to 2050 because of hydrogen, CCUS, SMR, adding that is achievable.
Adds the NDP's plan to get to net zero on the energy grid by 2035 is not possible.
Adds the NDP's plan to get to net zero on the energy grid by 2035 is not possible.
Do you have a strategy to get NDP voters to support UCP?
Smith says they have a job strategy- adding that anyone who moves here for certain jobs gets the $1,200 payment.
Also mentions graduate tax credit, and other incentives announced today why people want to move here.
Smith says they have a job strategy- adding that anyone who moves here for certain jobs gets the $1,200 payment.
Also mentions graduate tax credit, and other incentives announced today why people want to move here.
Smith asks why any blue collar worker would support the NDP given their energy plan.
Adds why would any health care worker support NDP because NDP had four years to fix health care - saying five months ago red alerts were common, and now they're less so.
Adds why would any health care worker support NDP because NDP had four years to fix health care - saying five months ago red alerts were common, and now they're less so.
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