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Focus to be on economic recovery

Alberta legislature to resume Tuesday

Oct 19, 2020 | 2:33 PM

EDMONTON – Alberta politicians are to return to the legislature Tuesday with a plan to discuss up to 20 new bills many of which are focused on the province’s economic recovery.

Government house leader Jason Nixon says there’s a variety of legislation prepared for the fall sitting that’s aimed at speeding up an economic rebound.

He says the government knows times are tough for Albertans, given a commodities slump, oil price war and the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Though we have already achieved nearly 75 per cent of our platform promises with only 18 months in government, there is more work to be done to get Albertans back to work, put the province back on a path to economic stability, and create certainty for Alberta job creators and investors alike,” he said.

Nixon says the sitting will set the stage for geothermal development in the province, accelerate job creation and reduce red tape.

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He says it will include legislation to reduce barriers to labour mobility in certain industries and reduce obstacles for forestry companies.

Nixon says the bills are all aimed at creating good jobs for Albertans.

“Alberta’s legislature passed more bills than any other, including the federal Parliament, over the course of the spring 2020 sitting. We are aiming to move a similarly ambitious set of bills through the chamber this time around,” Premier Jason Kenney said.

“Albertans expect us to keep our foot on the gas, even in the midst of a global pandemic and recession that are having a devastating impact on the province’s economy. Alberta’s government is doing everything possible to get us through this challenging time, while continuing to implement our platform commitments.”

(The Canadian Press)