The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, as pictured on February 27, 2020.
Alberta politicians return Monday to the legislature for the first sitting since the May election, with a pitched battle expected on the government's proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.Alberta politicians return Monday to the legislature for the first sitting since the May election, with a pitched battle expected on the government's proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.
Smith's United Conservative Party promised legislation in the election on Albertans having a direct say on any future tax hikes. "It's going to help us recover costs that the government has incurred because of the opioid crisis," said Schow. NDP Leader Rachel Notley said they will also push the United Conservative government to abandon its campaign to have Albertans quit the Canada Pension Plan.
Smith said she wants to see numbers from the federal government and CPP Investment Board, but says the whole matter may have to be hashed out in court — a process that could take years.
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