Safe and secure courthouses are essential to a strong justice system. That’s why Alberta’s government is investing $6 million in security upgrades at 10 courthouses across the province to better protect Albertans, court staff and everyone who relies on our justice system. We’re making sure Alberta’s courthouses have the security measures they need to serve Albertans safely and effectively.

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Thank you to every Albertan who participated in this vote. It’s clear that Albertans have overwhelmingly voted for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada, and that Albertans are deeply engaged in shaping our province’s future. Premier @ABDanielleSmith will be speaking live tonight, October 20 at 6:45 p.m., to review the referendum results and discuss next steps for Alberta.

Today, Albertans have an opportunity to make one of the most important decisions in our province’s history. I love Alberta. I love Canada. And I firmly believe that our brightest future lies not in dividing our country, but in strengthening it. We can stand proudly and unapologetically for Alberta, defend our provincial rights, and demand a better future for our children, while remaining part of the country that generations before us worked so hard to build. Canada is worth fighting for. Our unity is worth preserving. And the bonds that bring us together are far greater than the differences that divide us. Today, I ask you to get out and vote for Option 1. Let us choose hope over division, unity over separation, and a future in which Alberta continues to lead as a strong and proud province within a united Canada. A strong Alberta. A united Canada. A country worth saving 🇨🇦

Thirty years ago, a group of dedicated parents and community leaders came together to establish Almadina Language Charter Academy, with a vision of giving children the support and opportunities they needed to succeed. Despite the challenges of its early years, the school found a strong advocate in my father, Moe Amery, who worked tirelessly with its founders, board members, and successive Education Ministers to protect its charter and secure its future. Today, Almadina serves nearly 1,400 students. During my time as MLA for Calgary-Cross, we’ve proudly continued that work, securing additional funding to expand the school’s capacity and a grant to help build a new high school for future generations. Today, I had the extraordinary honour of seeing Almadina’s Mountain View campus renamed Moe Amery School. To the Board and the entire Almadina community, thank you for this deeply humbling and heartwarming tribute to my father’s legacy. This school began with a community’s dream. My father helped protect that dream. And today, we have the privilege of carrying it forward. Dad, I know you would be proud of how far we’ve come and what lies ahead. رحمة الله عليك يا أبي

I am deeply saddened by today's tragic bus collision in Calgary. My sincere condolences go to the families grieving the loss of loved ones, and I am thinking of all those who were injured and impacted by this devastating event. Thank you to the first responders, doctors, nurses and hospital staff whose quick actions and ongoing care are supporting those affected.

We are pleased the Alberta Court of Appeal has once again ruled that the Impact Assessment Act remains unconstitutional. After the Supreme Court of Canada concluded that the Impact Assessment Act was largely unconstitutional in 2023, the federal government made minor amendments to the Act. In November 2024, Alberta referred the constitutionality of the amended Impact Assessment Act to the Court of Appeal of Alberta. Today, the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that the Impact Assessment Act remains unconstitutional. This is a win for Albertans, and for all Canadians who want a strong economy powered by the responsible development of natural resources. Our focus remains on Alberta’s future as a world-leading energy superpower and advocating for our jurisdiction over our natural resources to be respected. Alberta is calling on the federal government to accept the court decision and work with Alberta to repair this flawed law so it no longer undermines Canada’s ability to build and grow our economy.

The NDP claims to care about protecting Albertans’ privacy, yet last week it went to court to challenge measures designed to protect their personal voter information. Yesterday, the court rejected the NDP’s arguments and confirmed our authority to act. The NDP’s court application has been exposed for what it always was: a partisan attempt to score political points at the expense of protecting Albertans’ personal information. Their position was hypocritical from the start. They cannot claim to stand for privacy one day and then fight voter privacy protections in court the next. Following the alleged unauthorized disclosure of the list of electors, Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer publicly called for stronger safeguards. Our government responded with temporary protections to suspend distribution of the voters list while investigations continued and legislative changes were made. Instead of supporting these protections, the NDP challenged them in court, opposing measures designed to protect Albertans’ personal information and preserve confidence in our democratic processes. As the Chief Electoral Officer warned the court, the NDP’s demands would have opened the door to releasing detailed voter information to other registered political parties, even those under investigation. Alberta’s government acted to protect Albertans and the NDP acted for themselves. The NDP owes Albertans an explanation: why did it fight these privacy protections, and why did it believe broader access to sensitive voter information was justified while investigations were ongoing? Our government will continue strengthening protections for Albertans’ personal information. Legislative changes are coming to strengthen safeguards around voter information, and we hope the NDP will finally put the interests of Albertans ahead of their political interests and support those reforms. unitedconservativecaucus.ca/…

I would like to congratulate Justice Thomas Rothwell on his appointment to the Court of Appeal of Alberta and to Justice Malcolm Lavoie on his appointment to the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Both individuals bring significant legal experience, a deep understanding of our province and a strong record of service to Alberta’s justice system. Justice Thomas Rothwell served as law clerk to the Honourable Mr. Justice J.C. Major at the Supreme Court of Canada and was the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Legal Services Division at Alberta Justice prior to his appointment to the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in 2020. Justice Malcom Lavoie was appointed Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Alberta in 2024. He has argued several cases before the Supreme Court of Canada. Alberta’s government welcomes the federal government’s willingness to meaningfully collaborate on these judicial appointments. This constructive approach represents an important step forward for provincial involvement in future appointments to Alberta’s superior courts. The highest levels of Alberta’s justice system should reflect Albertans and the province they serve. We maintain that greater provincial involvement would strengthen public confidence in the administration of justice. Our government looks forward to continuing our collaboration with the federal government while hearing from Albertans about the future of judicial appointments in our province.

Congratulations to Justice Thomas Rothwell on his appointment to the Court of Appeal of Alberta and to Justice Malcolm Lavoie on his appointment to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta. These appointments reflect a strong commitment to excellence in Alberta's justice system. Thank you to Justice Lavoie for his recent outstanding service to Albertans as Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General. Wishing both every success in their new roles. canada.ca/en/department-just…

Protecting vulnerable Albertans has always been our priority. Alberta led the way by introducing protections for medical assistance in dying and our government is pleased to see the federal government adopt the same common-sense approach to prohibit MAID for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness.

Today is a significant victory for Alberta’s and Canada’s energy future. The listing of Pacific Link as a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act takes an important step toward strengthening our economy, enhancing energy security and connecting Canadian energy to growing global markets. Pacific Link will significantly grow Canada’s GDP, generating more than $20 billion per year when operational. Alberta's government will continue working with Indigenous communities, industry partners and the federal government to move Pacific Link forward and turn this extraordinary opportunity into lasting prosperity for generations to come.

Illegal dumping isn't a victimless crime. It damages our environment, threatens communities and leaves taxpayers footing the bill.   In Calgary alone, about 30,000 complaints were reported last year. That's why we're introducing tougher penalties, including significantly higher fines and potential jail time to hold offenders accountable. New legislation will: - Increase fines for individuals from a maximum of $50,000 to a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $100,000. - Introduce jail terms for individuals, with a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of six months. - Increase fines for corporations from a maximum of $500,000 to a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $1 million. These changes will strengthen responsible waste disposal, hold offenders accountable and ensure those who illegally dump waste face the consequences of their actions.

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour residential school Survivors, their families, and communities. We remember those whose lives were forever impacted by the residential school system. Alberta’s government remains committed to supporting meaningful actions that advance reconciliation and foster healing.