The province has promised to consult local leaders on the proposed amendments to the controversial bill
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says next week she will amend a bill granting cabinet new powers to fire local councillors and overturn bylaws.The umbrella organization for Alberta ’s municipalities says it hasn’t been contacted by the province despite a promise to consult before amending a bill that grants Premier Danielle Smith ’s government sweeping authority to fire councillors and cancel bylaws.
McIver’s office, when asked for comment Friday on the state of consultations, told The Canadian Press the minister has been speaking with stakeholders since tabling the bill, but did not respond to specific questions. The legislation gives cabinet the right to fire a councillor if it deems it in the “public interest.”
McIver announced Thursday that amendments were coming while also promising the new powers would only be used as a last resort. Asked why amendments were needed at all, Smith replied, “We were asked by the various municipal associations if we could just be more clear about what those terms would be.” “I don’t know how you’re going to talk with 300 municipalities over the weekend and get everyone’s perspective that needs to be heard.”
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