A major victory for the Alberta economy

By Chantelle de Jonge Chestermere-Strathmore MLA

ed that the federal government’s Bill C-69 – also known as the “no more pipelines” act – is unconstitutional. This was a major victory for Alberta’s economy and Alberta’s provincial rights.

Bill C-69 has already claimed billions in investment and thousands of jobs. This ruling represents an opportunity to stop the economic bleeding and bring these investments and jobs back to our province and country. It also provides Alberta with yet another tool to work with, as we fight to protect Albertans from Ottawa’s proposed electricity regulations and oil and gas emissions cap.

Over the years, we have witnessed the federal government attempt to erode the rights and authorities of the provinces as an equal order of government under the constitution. We hope this decision marks a turning point in that approach.

Our United Conservative government will always work to defend Alberta and its jurisdictional rights. This Supreme Court decision is very good news for our province and our future, but undoubtedly, more work lies ahead.

Also, last week, we celebrated one year since Premier Danielle Smith was sworn-in as premier of Alberta. In just one year, Premier Smith has accomplished a lot, from balancing the budget, to signing a $24 billion health care funding deal, to cutting taxes, to defeating the NDP in the 2023 election. She has also stayed true to her promise to defend Alberta from hostile federal policies and helped pass a multi-billion-dollar affordability package to help Albertans cope with rising costs and inflation, caused by bad federal policies. We all look forward to Premier Smith accomplishing even more in the years to come, and ensuring Alberta remains the best place to live, work, and raise a family in the entire world.

Premier Smith and our entire United Conservative team are listening and responding to the needs of Albertans. Alberta is back, leading the nation in economic prosperity, freedom, and opportunity. And we will work tirelessly to ensure this does not change.

(Chantelle de Jonge is the MLA Elect for Chestermere-Strathmore and the Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities)