May 23, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – New Democrat Education critic David Eggen said Thursday that the news that the Wild Rose School Division will cut 23 teachers is just the beginning of a trend that…
May 21, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – With news that the PCs will be delaying changes to services for Albertans with disabilities, New Democrat Human Services critic Rachel Notley called on the government…
May 16, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Redford’s first full session was marred by broken promises, inaction, secrecy and an unprecedented disrespect for the democratic process, said New Democrat House Leader…
May 14, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason said Tuesday that the government must call for the Ethics Commissioner to investigate the disclosure statements of PC MLA Peter…
May 13, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— In response to today’s decision by the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta to fully oppose Bill 22 in its entirety, NDP Aboriginal Relations…
May 13, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason said Wednesday that the government continues to centralize services for rural Albertans in the Wainwright, Westlock and Vermilion areas without…
May 10, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON—In response to the growing number of objections from First Nations to Bill 22, Alberta NDP Aboriginal Relations critic Deron Bilous made the following statement: …
May 09, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Today, Alberta New Democrat Human Services Rachel Notley released an e-mail that suggests that the cuts to PDD may be significantly higher than the Minister suggested,…
May 08, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason said Wednesday that the government must reverse their appointment of Gerry Protti as the chair of Alberta’s new…
May 07, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason called on the government in Question Period today to legislate staff-patient ratios in long-term care to avoid further fatalities like…
May 07, 2013 | For immediate release | Click here for a backgrounder on pipeline safety EDMONTON – New Democrat Environment critic Rachel Notley said Tuesday that the Energy Minister’s must release his department…
May 01, 2013 | For immediate release | For more than 100 years, May Day has been a time for working people around the world to reflect on how far we’ve come, and the distance we have…
May 01, 2013 | For immediate release | Edmonton - New Democrat Justice critic Rachel Notley said that the response of the Chief Electoral Officer's investigation into the $430,000 Katz donation to the PC party is…
May 01, 2013 | For immediate release | During the month of May, Canadians will have an opportunity to recognize the important contributions made by Canadians of Asian origin to our country. As activities, festivals and events happen…
April 30, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Today, NDP Leader Brian Mason wrote a letter to the RCMP K-Division, requesting an investigation into possible breaches to the criminal code in response to donations…
April 27, 2013 | For immediate release | With the increasing chaos in Alberta’s justice system, Alberta’s New Democrats are calling on Alison Redford to immediately address the safety concerns which caused this situation…
April 26, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat Municipal Affairs critic Deron Bilous said Friday that a $6.6 million cut to direct rent supplements…
April 25, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON –Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason stood with Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour to release documents showing collusion between the PCs and…
April 24, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – New Democrat Leader Brian Mason says documents obtained by the Alberta NDP show the Minister’s proposal to spend $12 million dollars on…
April 23, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – The Alberta New Democrat caucus marked the end of the first year after the April 23, 2012 election by releasing a report card for the…
April 22, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Today, Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason released a signed letter from the Premier, promising not to make changes to the Alberta Seniors…
April 22, 2013 | For immediate release | Earth Day has become a yearly, internationally-recognized day to celebrate the planet and to reflect on how we should treat the environment. This is also our opportunity to reflect on…
April 17, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – New Democrat Seniors critic Rachel Notley said Wednesday that the Health Minister continues to hide crucial information from Alberta’s seniors about…
April 15, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON—New Democrat Human Services critic Rachel Notley released the following statement on the Family Forum on Disability Supports and Services which was held this morning to…
April 12, 2013 | For immediate release | As the Sikh community comes together to celebrate Vaisakhi, I extend my best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. For more than 100 years, the Sikh community has been…
April 10, 2013 | For immediate release | Today, the Alberta NDP Opposition caucus joins Day of Pink ambassadors from across Canada in standing up and speaking out to stop all form of bullying, and to raise awareness…
April 10, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat Human Services critic Rachel Notley said Wednesday that the decision to close Michener Centre and remove 125 disabled individuals from their home was motivated…
April 09, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Today in Question Period, New Democrat MLA Deron Bilous called on the government to reverse a cut made at the Cross Cancer that endangers cancer patients…
April 08, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON - Today, Jewish Albertans will observe Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day was first designated in 1953 to honour those who perished in the…
April 04, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON—Following final submissions for the Preferential Access Inquiry, New Democrat Deputy Leader Rachel Notley issued the following statement: “This should not have been the final…
April 02, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – New Democrat Environment critic Rachel Notley called the appointment of Gerry Protti, founding President of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), to the role…
April 02, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON– In response to the announcement that Trans-Canada is seeking proposals to build a west-to-east pipeline, New Democrat leader Brian Mason issued the following statement: “In…
March 29, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— New Democrat leader Brian Mason released the following statement on the passing of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein: “I want to extend my deepest…
March 27, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— New Democrat leader Brian Mason says that the cancellation of the Voyageur upgrader is further evidence that the PC government’s energy…
March 25, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – NDP Enterprise and Advanced Education critic Rachel Notley is calling upon Premier Alison Redford to reconsider the PC government’s budget cuts and end its…
March 25, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON - New Democrat Human Services critic said Monday that the cancellation of a quality enhancement grant for child care will hurt children throughout the province. "Grants like this…
March 25, 2013 | For immediate release | Monday evening marks the beginning of Passover, and over the coming days, families throughout Alberta will be retelling the story of the Israelite Exodus from Egypt, and the liberation of…
March 21, 2013 | For immediate release | Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and I ask all Albertans to join with New Democrats as we reflect on the progress we have made…
March 21, 2013 | Alison Redford has broken her promises to Alberta’s seniors. She promised to “protect seniors and improve their quality of life” but has, instead,…
March 19, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— In response to the re-appointment of Daryl Katz to the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, Alberta New Democrat Finance critic David Eggen released the…
March 19, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— In question period today, New Democrat Leader Brian Mason said that the Keystone XL pipeline is a “job-killer” for Alberta. …
March 15, 2013 | For immediate release | New Democrat Education critic David Eggen released the following statement on a proposed contract between the province and the Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA): “If teachers do decide…
March 14, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – The PCs’ broken promises budget breaks major promises from Alison Redford government, including her election promise to “invest in families and communities.” …
March 13, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – A leaked e-mail, obtained by NDP Enterprise and Advanced Education critic Rachel Notley, from the Dean of Education to education professors at University of Alberta shows…
March 11, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Following an announcement closing Michener Centre, a facility in Red Deer that houses seniors and persons with disabilities, New Democrat Seniors critic Rachel Notley released the…
March 11, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Following an announcement closing Michener Centre, a facility in Red Deer that houses seniors and persons with disabilities, New Democrat Seniors critic Rachel Notley released the…
March 08, 2013 | For immediate release | Today, NDP Deputy Leader Rachel Notley released the following statement on International Women’s Day: “I look forward to when we won’t need a special day…
March 08, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— New Democrat Education critic David Eggen said Friday that, although the PCs’ broken promise budget contains no funding for full-day kindergarten in…
March 08, 2013 | For immediate release | BACKGROUNDER: TOP 10 PC BROKEN PROMISES IN BUDGET 2013 10. Not twinning Highway 881 and slowing down the twinning of Highway 63 9. Increased MSI Funding—2012-15 Business plan…
March 07, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON –New Democrat leader Brian Mason called today’s budget a broken promise budget. The government has broken its promises to vulnerable…
March 06, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – In response to news that the head of the Preferential Access Inquiry Vertes has been given a four-month extension to finish his report, but will not…
March 06, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – With the PCs set to release their 2013-14 budget on Thursday, New Democrat leader Brian Mason released a report summarizing what the New Democrat caucus heard…
March 05, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON, AB – After the provincial government announced a reversal to the one bath a week policy for seniors in long-term care, New Democrat leader…
March 04, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON-- Today NDP Leader Brian Mason made the following statement on the release of the Health Quality Council of Alberta report on ground ambulance…
March 04, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – New Democrat leader Brian Mason said that the New Democrats will focus on standing up for services and programs that Albertans told them matter the most…
February 28, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat Human Services critic Rachel Notley is called the PCs' new Social Policy Framework another broken promise to Alberta's families. “Instead…
February 26, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – In response to the Education Minister’s offer to the province’s teachers, the NDP’s education critic, David Eggen, issued the following…
February 26, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – New Democrat Environment critic said that the response from the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) to the 2011 Plains Midstream spill indicates major problems with the way…
February 20, 2013 | For immediate release | MEDICINE HAT, AB – After attending one of the province’s first and widely-trumpeted water policy consultations, (“Our Water, Our Future”), held…
February 19, 2013 | For immediate release | MEDICINE HAT, AB – Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason and Finance critic David Eggen said the ballooning deficit in the 3rd quarter fiscal update…
February 15, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason said that the final decision to close the transition unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is just a cut to…
February 14, 2013 | For immediate release | Today, people across the province, the country and the world are speaking out against violence towards women as they participate in the “One Billion Rising” campaign. This campaign…
February 13, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat Education critic David Eggen says a proposed four-day school week in Fort McMurray is just another sign that the PCs continue to underfund…
February 12, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Brian Mason said that the Auditor General’s report, released today, shows that the Tories still don’t know how to…
February 08, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat Human Services critic Rachel Notley is calling upon the government to immediately conduct a public fatality inquiry into the death of Valerie Wolski…
February 07, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat Human Services critic Rachel Notley says the PCs must devote more resources to ending homelessness if they are serious about keeping their promise…
February 07, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – The Alberta New Democrat Opposition will be in seven Alberta cities in the next three weeks for public hearings on the upcoming provincial budget. “We…
February 06, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason called the PC government’s refusal to increase Alberta’s upgrading capacity part of the…
February 01, 2013 | For immediate release | Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the great contributions made by people of African and Caribbean heritage to our province and our country. From the 19th century cowboy…
February 01, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat Justice critic Rachel Notley said comments made by PC Executive Director Kelley Charlebois about not returning money obtained from illegal donations from public…
January 31, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason said that a slew of illegal donations to the Progressive Conservatives from public institutions show the continued corruption of the…
January 29, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason said that the Retail Market Review Committee’s report is proof that the Progressive Conservatives will not protect Albertans…
January 29, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason and Finance critic David Eggen said Tuesday that health-care premiums are just another flat tax. “The Premier would be…
January 25, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason said Friday that the Premier’s fireside chat with Albertans was her attempt to avoid responsibility for her government…
January 24, 2013 | For immediate release | Tonight’s address by Alison Redford was intended to prepare Albertans for the many broken promises to come. It is clear that Redford will break her promise not…
January 24, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat Leader Brian Mason released a letter sent from Symphony Seniors Care to Alberta Health Services (AHS), cancelling their agreement with AHS to provide 49…
January 23, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta New Democrat leader Brian Mason said Wednesday that the Premier’s televised speech for tomorrow evening will contain more broken promises. “After making $6…
January 22, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – NDP Municipal Affairs and Housing critic Deron Bilous said that the government must not break their promise to provide funding and support for ending homelessness. &ldquo…
January 18, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – The pay-to-play Helios clinic seems to be the only smoking gun from weeks of testimony at the PC's inquiry into queue-jumping, said New Democrat leader…
January 16, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alison Redford must keep her promise to provide funding and support for full-day kindergarten in Alberta, said New Democrat Education critic David Eggen. “When Alison Redford was…
January 16, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Today, NDP Human Services critic Rachel Notley released documents received in a Freedom of Information (FOIP) request that detail significant increases in processing times for Assured Income for…
January 15, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – NDP House Leader Rachel Notley is preparing for another reduced legislative session. Today, House Leader David Hancock announced dates for the upcoming spring session, indicating…
January 15, 2013 | For immediate release | Lately, the PCs have been putting all their deficit apologies in an oil differential basket. Both the Finance Minister and the Premier have claimed that the PC budget woes…
January 14, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – NDP Education critic David Eggen called on the provincial government to keep their election promise to provide stable funding for schools, following the news that the…
January 10, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – New Democrat Education critic David Eggen called Jeff Johnson’s suggestion to implement so-called “merit pay” for teachers ill-conceived, regressive, and focused more…
January 10, 2013 | For immediate release | REDFORD SET TO BREAK PROMISE OF “NO SERVICE CUTS”: MASON EDMONTON – Today, New Democrat leader Brian Mason said that you…
January 07, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Following the release of a federally-funded research report which confirms that oilsands development is polluting water in the oilsands region, the Alberta New Democrat Environment critic Rachel Notley…
January 07, 2013 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – In response to Ethics Commissioner Neil Wilkinson’s decision to investigate Redford for her role in awarding of a major lawsuit to her ex-husband’s firm,…
December 25, 2012 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – This is a special time for everyone in Alberta – a time to reflect on the past year of achievements and successes, a time to be…
December 21, 2012 | For immediate release | Alberta’s New Democrats stand in solidarity with Idle No More, a movement of First Nations and Indigenous activists and supporters, that begun with opposition to Bill C-45, a…
December 19, 2012 | For immediate release | EDMONTON—The NDP has learned that at a meeting yesterday between school boards and Education Minister Jeff Johnson and Finance Minister Doug Horner, school boards were told not to…
December 18, 2012 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Today, NDP Leader Brian Mason released an Alberta Health Services (AHS) document entitled “Ensuring a Sustainable Home Care Service” and a draft AHS document detailing cuts…
December 17, 2012 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— NDP Leader Brian Mason revealed on Monday that seniors home-care in the Edmonton region has been cut by as much as 25% for each care recipient. The NDP has…
December 12, 2012 | For immediate release | EDMONTON – Alberta’s NDP Environment critic Rachel Notley says the Energy Resource Conservation Board (ERCB) investigation released today reinforces the Redford government’s failure to…
December 11, 2012 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— Today, New Democrat leader Brian Mason wrote to the Minister of Energy to remind him that families in Alberta are still waiting to see action on their rising…
December 07, 2012 | For immediate release | EDMONTON—In response to the federal Conservative government’s decision to approve the Chinese National Offshore Oil Company’s bid to take over Canadian-owned Nexen,…
December 07, 2012 | For immediate release | On this day and in the days to come, Jewish Albertans will come together to celebrate Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. The lighting of the Menorah is…
December 06, 2012 | For immediate release | EDMONTON— As the Fall session draws to a close today, NDP Leader Brian Mason, joined by the Alberta New Democrat caucus, discussed the session. “It’s…
December 06, 2012 | For immediate release | On this day, 23 years ago, these 14 women were targeted and murdered at Polytechnique MontréalPolytechnique Montreal specifically for being women: Geneviève Bergeron Hélè…
December 04, 2012 | For immediate release | The end of the Fall Session is fast approaching. It has been one of the most acrimonious in recent history. The government is threatening to end the session…
