There are afternoon sittings of the Legislature Monday through Thursday. Bill 10 (Financial Statutes Amendment Act), Bill 11 (Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act), Bill 12 (Consumer Protection (Life Leases) Amendment Act), and Bill 13 (Real Property Governance Act) will receive Second Reading. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet on Tuesday at 8:00 am.
Premier Danielle Smith is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to convene a meeting with the Premiers to discuss the impact of the federal carbon tax program and explore alternative emissions reduction strategies. In a letter to Trudeau, Smith highlighted the economic challenges faced by Canadians due to inflation and high interest rates, criticizing the recent carbon tax increase as further burdening citizens.
There is a new bus service in the province. FlixBus plans to run daily trips between Edmonton and Calgary, as well as additional services to Lethbridge, Red Deer, Claresholm, and Fort Macleod. Initial fares will start at 50 cents as a promotion. The bus service is aiming to bridge the gap left by Greyhound Canada's exit in 2018.
