Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver speaks at a news conference Thursday announcing Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment.
Alberta's municipal affairs minister declined Monday to clarify whether towns and cities would still get their say before changes are made to a contentious bill that gives the province broad authority to fire local councillors.Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver speaks at a news conference earlier this month announcing Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment.
But on Monday, when asked by reporters on the state of consultations, McIver pointed to the fact he already spoke with multiple leaders "over the last few days" about the impending changes. "This is about control. It won't end with the big cities. Scrap it," Snodgrass wrote on social media.Tyler Gandam, president of Alberta Municipalities — the organization representing Alberta towns, cities and villages — confirmed that McIver called him last week to say changes were coming, but said that has been it.
While McLauchlin said he's hopeful McIver has heard the organization's concerns and will make necessary changes, he said nobody was asking for a bill making it easier for cabinet to remove local councillors or mayors.
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