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Trust and Accountability Policy
The Clean Government Initiative
The Official Opposition is pleased to unveil our new Clean Government Initiative – the Alberta Liberal Caucus plan to restore trust and transparency to government.
This initiative arises from deeply held liberal values – values like common sense, fair play and telling the truth. Those values are precious to us. Alberta Liberal MLAs want to revitalize the Legislature and democracy in Alberta. It’s the right thing to do.
Our goal is to find the rust in government, scrub it clean, and polish up our democracy, restoring the trust and confidence of Albertans and making it far easier for government to tackle the many challenges facing Alberta in the 21st century.
Therefore, we, the Members of the Official Opposition, make this Pledge:
We pledge to safeguard the public’s money at all times.
- We will be the nation’s most accountable and transparent government.
- We will eliminate conflicts of interest among government officials, elected politicians, lobbyists and interest groups.
- We will always deal with issues ethically and responsibly.
- We will strengthen checks and balances to keep our government honest.
- And we will invite Albertans back into the political process, because democracy is strongest and most responsive to citizen needs when a large majority of Albertans are engaged.
- We pledge that we will be an open, efficient and fair government that tells the truth.
- Our administration will operate a clean government and public sector to restore trust between elected officials and voters.
- In fact, we pledge to be the cleanest government in Alberta’s history.
The Clean Government Initiative is a twelve-step journey to a cleaner government.
Read the full plan here.
Trust and Accountability Responses & Questions
14 February 2012
Statement: Sherman Apology to Town of Penhold
Yesterday the Official Opposition issued a news release suggesting that a cheque for $609 from the Town of Penhold to the Innisfail PC association may have been an illegal donation.
13 February 2012
No dignity for Albertans who die in provincial care
Edmonton – Edmonton-Centre MLA Laurie Blakeman reveals a deplorable government policy that robs children, AISH recipients and the poor of the dignity of a decent burial.
10 February 2012
Donationgate, Part Four: The Jasper Connection
In Alberta, important public servants such as city councillors, school boards and university officials are routinely invited to donate taxpayer money or participate in partisan political fundraisers for the governing Progressive Conservative Party. These public servants feel immense pressure to comply for fear of losing provincial government support for their communities.
08 February 2012
Official Opposition sets ambitious agenda for spring session
Edmonton – Official Opposition Leader Raj Sherman says his approach to the spring session has one goal: to show that the Alberta Liberals are the positive alternative to the current government’s waste and mismanagement.
01 February 2012
The Warlords of Alberta, Part Three: County of Camrose
In Alberta, important public servants such as city councillors, school boards and university officials are routinely invited to donate taxpayer money or participate in partisan political fundraisers for the governing Progressive Conservative Party. These public servants feel immense pressure to comply for fear of losing provincial government support for their communities. In effect, powerful government MLAs are acting as warlords, intimidating local officials to toe the party line.
27 January 2012
The Warlords of Alberta, Part Two: Big Lakes
In Alberta, important public servants such as city councillors, school boards and university officials are routinely invited to donate taxpayer money or participate in partisan political fundraisers for the governing Progressive Conservative Party. These public servants feel immense pressure to comply for fear of losing provincial government support for their communities. In effect, powerful government MLAs are acting as warlords, intimidating local officials to toe the party line.
25 January 2012
The Warlords of Alberta, Part One: Athabasca
In Alberta, important public servants such as city councillors, school boards and university officials are routinely invited to donate taxpayer money or participate in partisan political fundraisers for the governing Progressive Conservative Party. These public servants feel immense pressure to comply for fear of losing provincial government support for their communities. In effect, powerful government MLAs are acting as warlords, intimidating local officials to toe the party line.
23 January 2012
PDD dollars used to pad PC party pocketbook?
Edmonton – Official Opposition Seniors and Community Supports Critic Harry Chase is releasing documents today that show the PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities) board in Red Deer allocated some of their operational funding to reimburse board members for attending a partisan Progressive Conservative fundraiser.
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phone: 780.427.2292
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