Alberta throne speech promises economic growth, return to ethics
Posted Nov 17, 2014 5:03 pm.
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EDMONTON – Premier Jim Prentice’s government is promising Albertans a move toward a more prosperous economy and greater political ethics.
The plans are outlined in the throne speech read out in the chamber by Lt.-Gov. Don Ethell to open a new session of the legislature.
“Nine weeks ago, we put Alberta under new management. Our new government understands we will be challenged like never before to balance strong fiscal stewardship and accountability with meeting the needs of a growing province,” Ethell said.
The speech says the Prentice government plans to work toward getting the budget off the roller-coaster ride of rising and falling oil revenues and the government has five goals.
— A focused commitment to sound, conservative fiscal principles.
— Ending entitlements and restoring public trust.
— Maximizing the value of our natural resources and respecting property rights.
— Establishing our province as an environmental leader.
— Increasing Albertans’ quality of life by being a leader in the areas of health, education, seniors’ care and skills training.
It also plans to pursue pipeline projects and to keep fighting to eliminate trade barriers within Canada.
Albertans have also been told to expect a bill to restore integrity to government following the spending scandals under former premier Alison Redford.
Another commitment includes getting back to basics in education to ensure all students learn the fundamentals of math and language.
For a full transcript of the speech, click here.
