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Leader's Update

Update from Jacquie Fenske

Hear Jacquie’s take on the news this week in Alberta.

We have a plan. The plan will be a success if all Albertans who can get vaccinated, do get vaccinated. Those who can get a vaccine protect those who can’t, so getting that jab protects more than yourself.

One of the problems is that some people have limited access to the vaccine. So our province needs to do more. They need to be more creative and go where the people are.

We also need to start focusing on the second dose so that people are fully protected. It is critical to utilize time slots and to not let vaccines expire. Now is the time to make access to the second dose more broadly available . The wait lists that were utilized before can be used again.

I am looking forward to getting back on the road, seeing you all in person, and experiencing the best Alberta has to offer.

Stay Safe,

P.S. We have launched the new Alberta Party website. It was a giant project, and I am so grateful to our volunteers and those who donated to make it happen. Please check it out.

New Website

Big changes on the party website. Take a look at the newly refreshed site as it has just gone live!

Many hours have been spent by our volunteers helping to make it happen. Let us know what you think email us or jump on the Facebook group.

Upcoming Events

June 4 at 7:00 pm, Joint Sherwood Park / Strathcona - Sherwood Park AGM

Join the boards from both constituency associations for their annual general meeting. All members in good standing of the Sherwood Park and the Strathcona-Sherwood Park Constituency Associations are invited to attend.

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June 22 at 7:30 pm, Let’s Talk Municipal Issues

Shadow Cabinet and several Municipal Affairs experts from around Alberta to talk about what vibrant thriving communities could look like and how we could get there.

RSVP to Attend

All Alberta Party events are listed on the events page.

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This Week in Alberta

REOPENING PLAN

Better late than never, the Premier announced a COVID-19 reopening plan that will provide clarity to Albertans and small businesses. Each stage of the plan relies on increasing vaccination rates and decreasing hospitalization numbers.

The Alberta Party has been calling for a clear and achievable plan to reopen the province safely and provide stability for Alberta’s families and small businesses.

The UCP’s plan does not address lingering vaccine hesitancy and does not have clear guidelines for regions where vaccine uptake is behind the rest of the province.

More can be done to provide easier access to the vaccine. We are calling for mobile pop-up clinics and for better education.

Read the full Alberta Party statement here.

TURN OFF THE TAPS

The UCP reintroduced a recently expired NDP bill that allows Alberta to prevent the export of oil and gas.

The original bill was enacted to retaliate against the BC government, which was opposed to the construction of the TransMountain pipeline.

The original legislation had a sunset clause, introduced by former Alberta Party Leader Greg Clark. Former MLA Karen McPherson made an amendment to make the sunset clause official.

The UCP’s version of the bill does not include a sunset clause continuing the UCP’s confrontational political style which has repeatedly failed Albertans, whether it be over pipelines, doctors, or teachers.

ATA DISAPPROVAL

The UCP has again failed to work with major stakeholders when developing and enacting new policies, this time with the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

In an Alberta Teachers’ Association vote, 99% of delegates indicated that they had lost confidence in the Education Minister, Adrianna LaGrange. This kind of failure leads to distrust, animosity, and confrontation.

When the Alberta Party says we do politics differently, we mean through open dialogue and good faith negotiations — which are core values of the Party.

Want to see the latest Alberta Party news before Sunday? Check out our news page throughout the week for updates.

Interesting Reads

Three separate stories this week highlight the opportunity Alberta has in the energy and natural resources sector.

The first, from the University of Alberta, highlights the opportunity Lithium presents.

The second, is a technological leap from CNRL, that has developed carbon-based fuel cells, which allows the company to capture CO2 and convert it into a battery.

Finally, the opportunity for helium in Alberta has initiated a land rush for those who recognize the opportunity.

Have you seen a great article or video about stories the Alberta Party should cover? Send your links to [email protected] to include them in future Digests.

Get Involved with the Party

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See you next week,

Alberta Party Team