Premier Danielle Smith says that her government will introduce legislation in 2025 to restrict professional regulatory bodies in Alberta from policing members’ personal beliefs or expressions outside their professional roles. Justice Minister Mickey Amery noted that many professionals face lengthy disciplinary processes for expressing opinions unrelated to their work, often due to complaints from individuals they haven’t served. The review will assess issues such as unnecessary training, the scope of regulatory oversight, and complaints made in bad faith.
The Alberta government is launching a five-year pilot program allowing golf carts on roads in seven rural communities. Changes to the Traffic Safety Act now permit these vehicles in Acme, Coaldale, Whispering Hills, Linden, Delburne, Lacombe County, and Half Moon Bay. Only those 14 and older will be allowed to drive them, and there must only be as many passengers as there are seats in the cart.
Our friends at Project Confederation are hosting a virtual event tonight at 6:00 pm, to discuss Canada’s fiscal transfer framework and its effects on Alberta. Josh Andrus, Executive Director of Project Confederation, will provide an economic analysis of equalization costs and the fiscal transfer system, exploring how these financial burdens impact Alberta's economy. The event is free but attendees must register online to receive the Zoom link.
