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Municipal Affairs Policy
Building Stronger Municipalities
Our goal is not to have merely sustainable cities and towns, but to have thriving, flourishing communities. We would support municipalities in their delivery of high quality services through partnership, innovative legislation and sufficient financial backing.
- We would commit to a long-term funding agreement with municipalities and we would honor that commitment in good economic times and in bad.
- We would give Calgary and Edmonton clear responsibilities and the authority to act independently within those areas of responsibility.
- We would partner with municipalities to meet their environmental goals, such as water conservation, public transportation and waste management.
- We would improve regional planning mechanisms.
Municipal Affairs Responses & Questions
23 November 2011
Residential Construction Standards (November 22)
Ms Blakeman: Thanks very much, Mr. Speaker. The 2008 building envelope survey done by the government with the city of Calgary said that Alberta’s “system of construction and inspection is not performing adequately to protect the home or condominium owner.”
30 September 2011
Sherman outlines strong vision for cities at AUMA AGM
Calgary – Official Opposition Leader Raj Sherman is speaking to delegates at the Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) this morning, offering greater autonomy and respect for Alberta’s cities and towns if Albertans elect a Sherman Liberal government.
13 July 2011
Rossdale Court condominium residents suffer under inadequate homeowner protection
Edmonton – Owners in the Rossdale Court condominium building in Edmonton are unimpressed by Municipal Affairs Minister Hector Goudreau’s latest assurances that new homeowner protection measures are being considered. That building, like a number of others in the province, has experienced major deficiencies, and repairs totaling over $2 million are currently underway to address roof and door water leaks and damage to balconies and walkways.
13 July 2011
Rossdale Court condominium residents suffer under inadequate homeowner protection
Edmonton – Owners in the Rossdale Court condominium building in Edmonton are unimpressed by Municipal Affairs Minister Hector Goudreau’s latest assurances that new homeowner protection measures are being considered. That building, like a number of others in the province, has experienced major deficiencies, and repairs totaling over $2 million are currently underway to address roof and door water leaks and damage to balconies and walkways.
28 June 2011
Bella Vista condominium residents lament inadequate homeowner protection
Calgary – Owners in the Bella Vista condominium building in Calgary are unimpressed by Municipal Affairs Minister Hector Goudreau’s latest assurances that new homeowner protection measures are being considered. That building, like a number of others in the province, has experienced major deficiencies, with owners now facing special assessments ranging from $77,000 to $189,000 to pay for needed roof, eave, balcony and parkade repairs.
20 June 2011
Province must rethink approach to disaster recovery says Pastoor
Edmonton – With premiers from Western Canada and the North meeting today to discuss a range of issues that will include disaster relief and emergency management, Alberta Liberal Municipal Affairs Critic Bridget Pastoor says that significant changes are needed in the way that Alberta budgets for disaster recovery.
17 June 2011
Swann outlines bold vision for cities
Calgary – This morning at the Mayors’ Caucuses of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann will deliver a bold new agenda for Alberta cities, including a proposal to enact city charters for Edmonton and Calgary.
16 June 2011
Edmonton and Calgary deserve their own city charters say Alberta Liberals
Calgary – The Alberta Liberals today reaffirmed their commitment to enacting legislation to give Edmonton and Calgary their own city charters, which would grant them important new powers and autonomy in a number of key areas.
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