Alberta Liberals to Restore Accountability to Legislature
February 26, 2008
Alberta Liberals to Restore Accountability to Legislature
Calgary - Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft spoke to more than 300
Calgarians from many walks of life at his leader's dinner this evening about
the opportunity for change on March 3rd.
As the lack of leadership and direction of the Tories becomes more apparent
each day, Taft said Albertans are recognizing that after 37 years of
one-party rule, it's time for a change.
"Albertans have an opportunity to make history in this election. People are
going to be hearing that it's all about risk. But it's really about
opportunity," Taft said.
"A change of government would bring some fresh perspectives on the problems
the Tories have shown they just aren't up to solving.
"The Alberta Liberals will work with Albertans to the fix the health care
labour shortage. We'll increase capacity in our post-secondary institutions.
We'll create a new fiscal and royalty regime that looks at the big picture,
including the environment, jobs and the economy."
But Taft said the most pressing need for change is to stop the Tories from
continuing to squander Alberta's vast potential.
"Since 1971, the Tories have plowed through nearly $200 billion in
non-renewable resource revenue. Almost all of it is gone. Alaska and Norway
have piled up their savings, but our Heritage Fund would barely finance this
government for six months."
The Alberta Liberals, with a real plan for the future, will save 30% of all
non-renewable resource revenue and position Alberta as a leader in Canada
and around the world.
"We will help make Alberta the new centre of the country for business and
the economy, for education, for arts and culture, for science and
innovation.
"We have a great team. We are ready to govern. It's time for a change to get
the job done right," Taft said.
Jack Kenny, an Alberta senior who attended the dinner, said Taft was right
on.
"Kevin Taft has shown himself to be the leader Alberta needs. As a senior, I
find the Alberta Liberals are the only party that seniors in this province
can trust," Kenny said.
Calgary-based lawyer Chima Nkemdirim agreed: "Kevin Taft is the one leader
who recognizes the unmatched potential of this province and has an action
plan for reaching that potential. I'm convinced that Kevin Taft and the
Alberta Liberals are ready to govern."
Carole Oliver, a former public school trustee and Alberta Liberal candidate
in Calgary Fort, also lauded Taft.
"As a former school trustee, I can tell you that Kevin Taft is the only
leader with a comprehensive plan for education that provides our children
with the resources they need to succeed in life," Oliver said.
The dinner, scheduled months ago, became an important election event when it
happened to fall within the campaign period.
Alberta Liberals to Restore Accountability to Legislature
Calgary - Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft spoke to more than 300
Calgarians from many walks of life at his leader's dinner this evening about
the opportunity for change on March 3rd.
As the lack of leadership and direction of the Tories becomes more apparent
each day, Taft said Albertans are recognizing that after 37 years of
one-party rule, it's time for a change.
"Albertans have an opportunity to make history in this election. People are
going to be hearing that it's all about risk. But it's really about
opportunity," Taft said.
"A change of government would bring some fresh perspectives on the problems
the Tories have shown they just aren't up to solving.
"The Alberta Liberals will work with Albertans to the fix the health care
labour shortage. We'll increase capacity in our post-secondary institutions.
We'll create a new fiscal and royalty regime that looks at the big picture,
including the environment, jobs and the economy."
But Taft said the most pressing need for change is to stop the Tories from
continuing to squander Alberta's vast potential.
"Since 1971, the Tories have plowed through nearly $200 billion in
non-renewable resource revenue. Almost all of it is gone. Alaska and Norway
have piled up their savings, but our Heritage Fund would barely finance this
government for six months."
The Alberta Liberals, with a real plan for the future, will save 30% of all
non-renewable resource revenue and position Alberta as a leader in Canada
and around the world.
"We will help make Alberta the new centre of the country for business and
the economy, for education, for arts and culture, for science and
innovation.
"We have a great team. We are ready to govern. It's time for a change to get
the job done right," Taft said.
Jack Kenny, an Alberta senior who attended the dinner, said Taft was right
on.
"Kevin Taft has shown himself to be the leader Alberta needs. As a senior, I
find the Alberta Liberals are the only party that seniors in this province
can trust," Kenny said.
Calgary-based lawyer Chima Nkemdirim agreed: "Kevin Taft is the one leader
who recognizes the unmatched potential of this province and has an action
plan for reaching that potential. I'm convinced that Kevin Taft and the
Alberta Liberals are ready to govern."
Carole Oliver, a former public school trustee and Alberta Liberal candidate
in Calgary Fort, also lauded Taft.
"As a former school trustee, I can tell you that Kevin Taft is the only
leader with a comprehensive plan for education that provides our children
with the resources they need to succeed in life," Oliver said.
The dinner, scheduled months ago, became an important election event when it
happened to fall within the campaign period.
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