Alberta legislature resumes; focus to be on economic recovery
Posted Oct 20, 2020 08:44:26 AM.
Last Updated Oct 20, 2020 08:46:22 AM.
EDMONTON – Alberta politicians are to return to the legislature Tuesday with a plan to discuss up to 20 new bills, many of which are focused on the province’s economic recovery.
Government house leader Jason Nixon said there’s a variety of legislation prepared for the fall sitting that’s aimed at speeding up an economic rebound.
He said the government knows times are tough for Albertans, given a commodities slump, oil price war and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nixon said the sitting will set the stage for geothermal development in the province, accelerate job creation and reduce red tape.
He said it will include legislation to reduce barriers to labour mobility in certain industries and reduce obstacles for forestry companies.
Nixon said the bills are all aimed at creating good jobs for Albertans.