Inaugural session of the Alberta Legislature begins on October 30th, with a speech for the Throne. Premier Rachel Notley delivers the throne speech, and outlines Alberta s legislative agenda for the coming session, including proposed legislation protecting against future tax hikes, and safeguarding pensions.
00:00:00.000As you are aware, the inaugural session of the 31st Alberta Legislature will begin on October 30th with a speech for the throne.
00:00:14.880On May 29th, Albertans did make their voices very clear.
00:00:18.880They voted for a government that would continue making life more affordable, improving government services, and defending our province from federal interference.
00:00:26.180We're proud of our record over the past four years, and we welcome the opportunity to deliver on our 2023 platform commitments.
00:00:35.980Albertans expect their government to maintain our province's status as the economic engine and driver of Confederation.
00:00:42.960That's why they voted to keep us in, to keep taxes low, keep investment pouring in, and to keep Ottawa out.
00:00:49.220In the coming legislative session, Alberta's government will propose legislation protecting against future tax hikes and safeguarding pensions.
00:00:59.120This means extending the fuel tax pause to the end of the year and introducing amendments prohibiting the government of Alberta from increasing personal or corporate income tax rates without first consulting Albertans via referendum.
00:01:12.060This is a government that also believes in supporting all Albertans, including those suffering from the life-threatening disease of addiction.
00:01:21.060Opioid manufacturers and wholesalers misrepresented the harmful effects and addictive properties of the medication causing significant costs to the government, healthcare systems, and significant loss of life.
00:01:32.840The coming session will include proposed legislation to defend the vulnerable Albertans by strengthening our case against those who contributed to the creation of the opioid crisis.
00:01:43.840Other amendments will be introduced, including that to the Justice Statutes Amendments, or Justice Statutes Amendments, and will update several pieces of legislation.
00:01:53.080This will include working updates to improve clarity while ensuring legislation aligns with current practices and other legislation.