A large majority of Canadians now view the carbon tax as just a tax that makes life more unaffordable and does nothing for the environment.
Share if you agree it’s time to axe the carbon tax in 2023.
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Court sides with Alberta: Liberal use of Emergencies Act Unconstitutional
I have issued the following statement with Minister of Justice Mickey Amery in response to the Federal Court’s decision on the invocation of the Emergencies Act:
“Since day one, Alberta has been clear
Gender identity can be a hard thing to talk about, especially when you are involved. But this conversation is extremely important and parental involvement is critical. Kids need to know we love and support them.
My message to all Albertans:
Today, Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
spoke with Alberta media during which he managed to call Albertans fools, claimed the carbon tax was saving Alberta families thousands of dollars, and condemned anyone supportive of parental involvement in their child’s education.
We
I agree and stand firmly with
@PremierScottMoe
in protecting Albertans’ private health information. I will ensure that any agreements with the Federal Government do NOT include the sharing of any such personal information with the Feds or third party.
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Big tech and government censorship is becoming a danger to free speech around the world.
My Facebook account has been banned from posting content for a "few days".
As the Premier of a province of 4.6 million Albertans- if they can prevent me from communicating with you, imagine
I'm an educated & independent woman running to be Premier of Alberta, but because I believe no Canadian should be discriminated against for refusing a COVID vaccine, according to
@JustinTrudeau
, I'm a misogynist with unacceptable views that must be dealt with.(1/2)
#TrudeauMustGo
A packed house in Edmonton, Alberta to witness free debate, thought, and expression. We need more of this from all sides!
Thank you to
@ConradMBlack
,
@jordanbpeterson
, and
@TuckerCarlson
for coming.
When Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
comes to Ottawa next week, I hope she’ll explain to the Natural Resources committee why she’s putting clean energy investments at risk.
Alberta stands with Saskatchewan and Premier Scott Moe in their fight against the unfair and unconstitutional region-specific and fuel-specific application of the carbon tax. We agree the retail carbon tax should be scrapped and will continue to take every effort to see that it
Although I congratulate Atlantic Canadians for a well deserved break from the carbon tax on home heating oil, I am frankly disturbed that same break will not be extended to Albertans and those from Saskatchewan and elsewhere in Canada who heat their homes with natural gas.
The carbon tax is a shell game used to tax and transfer money to areas where the Prime Minister needs more votes.
It does not help the environment or reduce emissions.
BREAKING: We just found out what we always knew!
The Independent Parliamentary Budget Office revealed that there was a report the Trudeau government had been covering up about the actual costs of the carbon tax to Canadians.
The carbon tax costs Canadian families extra $1200
You heard them. The carbon tax isn’t about reducing emissions, it’s punishment for not voting Liberal.
There are no words to describe how absurd and damaging this is to our confederation.
Enough!
Today, Alberta said NO to Minister Stephen Guilbeault’s ‘Clean Energy Regulations’.
Our province has jurisdictional rights afforded to us under the constitution. The Supreme Court and Federal Court have already ruled on the matter.
It’s time for the Trudeau government
The Liberal-NDP plan to outlaw non-electric vehicles will drive up vehicle costs and take away your freedom to choose what vehicle makes sense for you and your family.
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NDP leader
@theJagmeetSingh
says Quebec may opt out of a federal program and take an additional health transfer payment, but Alberta cannot.
I’m tired of the NDP-Liberal coalition treating Albertans like second class citizens. The same rules should apply equally across Canada.
So now our Environment Minister wants to cut federal funding for roads…because we should all just walk more.
Does this minister understand that most Canadians don’t live in downtown Montreal? Most of us can’t just head out the door in the snow and rain and just walk 10km to
The federal government has decided that one part of Canada with one type of home heating is worthy of a carbon tax break, while those living elsewhere using another type of home heating do not.
Further, after telling Canadians for years that rebates covered the costs of the
Journalism is an integral part of our society and all I've ever asked for is fair, accurate and balanced coverage. After months of the CBC reporting interference between my office and Crown prosecutors, today CBC news removed references to direct contact between my office and
In response to the Federal government’s failure to apply equality under the law for the carbon tax to other areas of Canada, our UCP caucus has brought forward a motion in the Legislature to end the carbon tax and acknowledge its harm to Albertans.
Albertans will remember that
This is utterly ridiculous!
Ottawa now wants to muzzle folks in the oil and gas industry who talk publicly about emission reduction alternatives that are different from Steven Guilbeault’s failed carbon tax.
Alberta will not comply with this undemocratic Liberal-NDP gag order.
I was disappointed to read comments federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault made to a reporter about his intention to see the federal government impose a net-zero electricity mandate on all provinces for 2035 and that he continued to reference Ottawa’s
I am joining with the majority of Premiers and Provinces in opposition to
@JustinTrudeau
’s federal carbon tax. Ottawa must listen to the voices of Canadians.
Rebranding the carbon tax won’t fix a failure: Full Statement
The federal government, in its flawed environmental activism, imposed a punitive carbon tax that did not reduce emissions, but instead, raised the cost of everything.
Now, five years later, the federal carbon tax is
"So let me get this straight, we have a Liberal appointee... Who is not even from Alberta... Coming to Alberta to tell us how to run our affairs?!"
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Thank you, Senator Rand Paul
@SenRandPaul
, for taking the time to meet with me this evening. I was truly inspired by our conversation, especially your keen interest in Canadian politics and our mutual interest of upholding human rights.
I was shocked and horrified at the attempted assassination today of former President Donald Trump.
I am relieved he is safe and my thoughts are with him, his family, and the families of those harmed or killed by this sickening act of political violence.
Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
is clearly against Albertans having a referendum to decide their future.
Thankfully, this decision is not his to make.
These pensions belong to Albertans. They will decide.
Wow... Former Supreme Court Justice John C. Major endorses the constitutional validity of the 'Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act.'
Any questions?
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My response to the federal zero-emission vehicle mandate:
Alberta’s government supports reducing emissions from the transportation sector and supporting Albertans who wish to drive lower-emissions vehicles. However, these efforts must be led by and support consumers and
I just received word that the Federal Justice Minister may attempt to rescind the 1930 Natural Resources Transfer Agreement with the prairie provinces.
This would pose an unprecedented risk to national unity and Alberta condemns this federal threat in the strongest possible
The federal Justice Minister says he will look at taking control over natural resources away from the provinces.
It's an outrageous statement.
Read my response below.
Alberta wins again – Federal Court says Liberal plastic ban ‘both unreasonable and unconstitutional.’
My full statement with the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
@rebeccakschulz
:
A little over a year ago, Alberta intervened with the Federal Court to argue that the
Mr.
@JustinTrudeau
has signaled vaccine mandates are on their way, as predicted.
Not under my watch.
As Premier, Alberta will not enforce federal vaccine mandates. (1/3)
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Alberta is proud to be one of the most responsible producers of oil and gas. Albertans, not Ottawa, will manage and diversify our resource sector how Albertans see fit — not the Prime Minister.
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I will always stand up for Albertans and put this province first.
Alberta will not accept
@JustinTrudeau
’s “Just Transition” plan, production caps, or any ban on electricity from natural gas.
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What a betrayal...
@RachelNotley
is demanding
@JustinTrudeau
come into Alberta & cancel democratically passed legislation.
Whenever Rachel doesn't get her way, is she is going to demand Ottawa strike down our laws!?
This is a direct assault on the rights of Albertans.
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Sorry Minister but…
Your punitive consumer carbon tax that doesn’t even reduce emissions is not the same as our fuel tax which pays for roads - roads that you won’t build anymore.
“Gas prices are set to rise in Alberta next month, with the provincial government fully reinstating its fuel tax...”
Does that come with a rebate of $1800/yr for a family of 4
@ABDanielleSmith
?👀
I have issued the following statement with Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz on the federal government’s proposed methane emissions regulations:
The federal government has unilaterally established new methane emissions rules and targets to help win
I was elected to defend the best interests of this province and our people.
Not once, but twice, the courts have told the federal government to respect provincial jurisdiction.
Rather than accept these legal rulings, Minister Steven Guilbeault has decided to ignore and appeal.
Alberta’s government and her people send our condolences and love to the family, friends, and colleagues of Rex Murphy.
Canada will never have a voice like his again- as a proud Newfoundlander he championed what he believed to be right for our country and was always a good and
Tonight, I address all Albertans on the challenges ahead of us including tackling inflation & affordability, reforming healthcare, & ensuring we stand up for Alberta's interests.
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Yukon voted (including their NDP party) to join Saskatchewan, Manitoba, & Alberta in their opposition to
@JustinTrudeau
's intrusion into provincial jurisdiction.
Policing priorities & private property rights are the mandate of the provinces, not Ottawa.
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In rare circumstances, the province does need to take a second look at certain city decisions that are unconstitutional or fall outside their responsibility.
One example is the City of Calgary attempting to alter election laws to allow non-citizens to vote. That is simply not
“Alberta will no longer ask permission from Ottawa to be prosperous and free.”
Are you with me?
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Prime Minister- Canadians don’t believe this.
Your carbon tax is crippling us, making everything more expensive. The cost of fuel, less food in the shopping cart, and extra fees on our utility bills…
Even your own Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms that this tax will
Unless you pollute an awful lot, you’re getting more money back through the Canada Carbon Rebate than you pay into it.
Conservative politicians would scrap the price on pollution — and your rebate.
Let’s talk about the rule of law…
I would ask the former Environment Minister to recognize that the Supreme Court and Federal Court ruled TWICE against unconstitutional and illegal federal policies.
Scott Moe is an honourable Premier who has tried using diplomacy many times,
Dear Scott Moe: The rule of law is fundamental to our democracy. The disdain you show for it is unbefitting a Premier and puts our country on a dangerous road. All because you don't want to take effective climate action.
The worst kind of politician.
Yesterday, Calgary City Council voted to allow non-citizens to cast ballots in civic elections. In my mind, only Canadian citizens should be able to vote in federal, provincial and municipal elections.
Although we welcome people from around the world to work and live in
Ottawa's net zero regulations are unconstitutional and will not be implemented in Alberta.
My latest exclusive interview with Calgary Sun's Rick Bell 👉
I stand by my comments on this recent CTV interview: Alberta will in no way be phasing out our oil and natural gas industry, nor will we be jeopardizing the jobs and prosperity of our middle class.
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Wow…
Not only does the Federal government want to ban energy companies from advertising (totally unconstitutional) but they also want to ban their own parliamentary staff from releasing key information from a recent report on how the carbon tax is making Canadians poorer.
No Albertan should lose their job, have their child banned from activities, denied a service or be otherwise discriminated against because they choose not to be vaccinated or boosted. We will look at the laws used during the pandemic… /1
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Well done, Alberta 👏
By staying true to fiscal discipline, Alberta was able to not only balance our budget and pay down debt, but generate a $4.3B surplus.
We’ve also seen our provincial credit rating increase, made record investments to health and education, and continued to
Whether it’s banning plastics straws or forcing businesses to charge for bags and utensils, perhaps our cities should reconsider such bylaws…I think most folks would really appreciate it.
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I am honoured to stand with my colleagues in the legislature today and introduce the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act.
Albertans are proud Canadians- we simply want Ottawa to no longer interfere in our constitutional areas of jurisdiction.
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I find it appalling that our federal government is willing to accept that China is building the equivalent of 2 coal power plants per week, while stifling cleaner energy exports from Alberta and attempting to impose unrealistic expectations on our power grid.
Our province stands
We have tried to work with Ottawa to align their emissions-reduction efforts with our provincial plan to achieve a carbon-neutral power grid by 2050. Unfortunately, after months of meetings, they continue to reject this opportunity and remain committed to an absurdly unrealistic
After a recent news report that Minister Steven Guilbeault is a vice-chair of a 🇨🇳 CCP environmental group, I am concerned why the Minister wants to force Alberta to 2035, but it is okay with China getting there by 2060...
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The Ethics Commissioner report has confirmed the CBC and NDP lied regarding Crown Prosecutor contact.
I was gratified to read the Ethics Commissioner’s findings confirming that neither I, nor anyone in my office, tried to or did contact any Crown Prosecutors regarding any
“I’m a gay man on the liberal left… I’m baffled by the hysterical reaction to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s quite reasonable policies for minors who announce as trans.”
- Allan Stratton
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Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
:
My colleagues and I are asking you to convene a meeting of Canada’s First Ministers to discuss the carbon tax and its impact on our economy and people.
I urge you to show leadership, and accept this important request.
Unfathomable.
Rachel Notley’s NDP just stood up in the legislature and voted to keep the carbon tax and continue supporting Justin Trudeau’s unfair treatment of our province.
Our United Conservative team will continue to fight for an end to the carbon tax!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I’m sick and tired of him demonizing Alberta and thinking he can just unilaterally make decisions without a bloody phone call to tell us what he has in mind.”
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Thank you🙏 to the 🇨🇦 Canadian Taxpayers Federation for selecting me as the
#1
spot on the Nice List.
Truth be told, it’s Albertans who put in the hard work to make our province a success story & all the credit goes to them!
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We are very pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision confirming the unconstitutionality of the federal government’s destructive Bill C-69 legislation. This legislation is already responsible for the loss of tens of billions in investment as well as thousands of jobs across many
Today we start putting Alberta First!!!
Alberta, thank you for the trust you have placed in me. I am incredibly honoured to be your Premier and will work hard everyday to serve you.
Our best days are ahead.
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The Alberta Sovereignty Act is on its way.
Alberta’s constitutional rights will be respected.
The future of Alberta belongs to Albertans.
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Tonight I am speaking directly to all Albertans on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for our province.
Together, we will seize this moment and continue on a path of prosperity. Albertans, our families, and our children deserve nothing less.
“In one fell swoop, the Premier has managed to incite the ire of Canada's liberal elite… Trudeau does not like the Alberta Sovereignty Act. He does not like it at all.”
- Rex Murphy | National Post
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My statement on further attacks by the federal government on Alberta’s energy sector:
“Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault
@s_guilbeault
has once again shown his utter contempt for Alberta, our economy and our energy workers.
“While advising
I am amazed that FIVE provinces have so quickly joined our noble quest to ensure the Canadian Constitution is respected.
New Brunswick has taken the bold step to stand up to Ottawa over policing & private property rights.
Well done New Brunswick 👏👏👏
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Dear Governor
@RonDeSantis
,
This is for all the marbles…
The Stanley Cup! 🥅 🏒
Our Edmonton Oilers are going to beat the Florida Panthers and when we do, would you send some of your finest Florida rum to Alberta for us to celebrate with?
If by some miracle the Panthers win
It has never been more clear.
@JustinTrudeau
intends to shut down our energy industry through something he calls the “Just Transition” plan.
I won’t let him.
I’m asking
@RachelNotley
if she will put partisanship aside for the sake of Alberta’s economy & join us.
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You pay more. Quebec pays less.
The Liberal-NDP coalition are cutting a “special deal” for Quebec to pay less carbon tax, while raising the price on other provinces, including our own.
It’s time to stand up for Alberta!
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Ottawa is acting like the court of law doesn't matter.
They've lost two court cases trying to interfere in areas of Alberta's sovereign provincial jurisdiction.
Alberta won’t sit idly by and allow the federal government to continue. We will defend our people, prosperity, and
Food is not a luxury - it is a basic necessity! Canadians should not have to skip meals due to continuing food inflation.
Today, I wrote a letter to our Senators in Ottawa asking them to urgently pass bill C-234 and remove the carbon tax from Canadian farms, which will bring
As Alberta MLAs we all need to speak against such lunacy regardless of party stripe - I’m asking all NDP leadership candidates to call out NDP MP Charlie Angus for this irresponsible bill that would jail anyone who dare advertise the merits of Alberta’s world class energy sector.
In case you missed it- a majority of Canadian Premiers now stand together in opposition to Ottawa’s carbon tax.
It’s time for pragmatic and practical decision making to return to our nation’s capital before more damage is done to the Canadian middle class.
Current winter conditions are a stark reminder of just how bitterly cold our weather can get.
I want to offer my sincere appreciation to every energy worker who is putting in the extra effort right now, ensuring reliable energy reaches every home in our province.
Please be
Later today, in an effort to continue their campaign of defamatory attacks against me, my office staff, Alberta Crown Prosecutors, and the Alberta Public Service, the CBC intends to release an article about a conversation I had with an individual named, Artur Pawlowski.
During