Jan Novotny is concerned about a proposed law that would grant the UCP cabinet power to fire local councillors, toss out bylaws and allow political parties in Edmonton and Calgary.
WATCH ABOVE : Reaction continues to the UCP’s Bill 20 . The legislation aims to give the province broad authority to dismiss local elected officials and overturn municipal bylaws. The organization that represents Alberta cities, towns, and villages suggests the proposed changes would create an “atmosphere of fear.” Tyler Gandam, president of Alberta Municipalities , joined Global News at Noon to express his views.
When asked if he considered those discussions to be the promised consultation, McIver declined to clarify.Like other bills and policy balloons Albertans have seen since the 2023 provincial election, it wasn’t part of the UCP’s campaign platform and hasn’t gone before a public comment process.Novotny is one of an undetermined but increasingly vocal number of Albertans who are concerned about what they call the government’s bossiness.
Last week, University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley posted an essay warning of a growing authoritarian streak in the UCP government. “This is about control. It won’t end with the big cities. Scrap it,” Snodgrass wrote on social media.Wegovy now in Canada: Who should use the weight-loss drug
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