Edmonton Riverview Policies

Here is a key resolution of the Edmonton Riverview PC Association, followed by some of the new policies of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta.

Edmonton Riverview's Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of Alberta will take immediate steps to position Alberta as the leading Province in Canada in providing post-secondary education

by increasing core operating funding to Alberta's Universities, Colleges and Technical Institutes to a level that ranks Alberta first in funding per student in Canada and first in participation rates in Canada;
by addressing the decline in accessibility due to loan and housing availability; and
by establishing a comprehensive long term vision for Alberta 's post-secondary institutions.

Vision for Alberta

"A vibrant and prosperous province where Albertans enjoy a superior quality of life and are confident about the future for themselves and their children."

The Government of Alberta has released a strategy that will help the province build on the successes of the past decade and serve as a guide for government policy and direction over the next 20 years.

The strategy, entitled Today's Opportunities, Tomorrow's Promise, emphasizes four key areas, or pillars, crucial to the province's future:

Unleashing innovation — creating an environment that will bring new technology and ideas into Alberta's traditional natural-resource based economy.
Leading in learning — investing in Alberta's learning system to ensure Albertans can accomplish their educational goals.
Competing in a global marketplace — ensuring reliable export markets and keeping Alberta competitive.
Making Alberta the best place to live, work and visit — improving the quality of life for Albertans and keeping social services responsive, modern and affordable. To read more please click here.

Again at the Annual General Meeting of the Party, Policy Resolutions will be discussed. Each Constituency develops Policy based on discussion groups within the Constituency. Resolutions are developed to take forward for further discussion at the Annual General Meeting. Each resolution is voted upon and if passed is forwarded to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee for further discussion. If you have a policy issue that you wish to discuss, please contact the board.

Water Strategy: Individuals, industry and communities are being called on to conserve water and use it more efficiently as part of the province's plan to protect the quality and quantity of Alberta's water supply. Alberta is facing significant pressures on its water resources. Population growth, drought and agricultural and industrial development all put stress on the province's water supply and water systems. Water for Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability addresses water management concerns for the future. To find out more visit www.waterforlife.gov.ab.ca

Child Welfare: Minor amendments to Alberta's Child Welfare Amendment Act, 2003 have been introduced in the Alberta Legislature as Bill 21, Child Welfare Amendment Act, 2004.

The amendments will clarify wording and ensure that the Act is aligned with the Family Law Act and the Vital Statistics Act. This means making the language consistent between the Acts and allowing for the consolidation of some regulations. The amendments also make allowances for the transition between the existing and new legislation.

The Child Welfare Amendment Act, 2003 is the most significant change to Alberta's child welfare legislation in over two decades. It focuses on delivering supportive services to families, establishing permanency for children, involving families in decision-making and building partnerships within the community.

The Act received Royal Assent in spring 2003 and is expected to be proclaimed in the fall of 2004. It will be renamed the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act at that time. The need for amendments arose during the process of developing regulations and preparing for implementation.