Head of provincial lobby group warns still attending conference to convey message
The head of a provincial municipalities lobby group agrees with the city call to stay away but argues that attending the conference can help push the message across. He stresses the event will present opportunities to meet officials and discuss objectives despite the stated ban.
Panel of experts led by Janice MacKinnon to review Alberta finances
Former Saskatchewan NDP finance minister Janice MacKinnon heads a nonpartisan panel in Alberta to propose a plan by August 15 to close the deficit without tax hikes. Premier Jason Kenney cites a debt near 100 billion and aims for a balanced budget by 2022-23, with critics warning of potential public-service cuts.
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Medicine Hat council boycotts national conference over energy talks
Alberta leaders debate attending Federation of Canadian Municipalities events to discuss responsible resource development. Medicine Hat votes 9 to 0 against delegating to the Quebec City gathering citing equalization and provincial opposition to new pipelines. Morishita argues broader municipal outreach could influence energy policy.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Quebec
Ted Clugston
Alberta Cities Association
Clugston
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