by Shane Getson | Feb 25, 2021 | Alberta Economy, Alberta Environment, MLA Shane Getson
Carbon Tax Will Grow From $40 to $170/tonne Recently Prime Minister Trudeau planned an increase of the carbon tax to $170/tonne by 2030 right in the middle of a pandemic. The tax in isolation does nothing, it is a cash grab, and ineffectual in obtaining the alleged...
by Shane Getson | Feb 18, 2021 | Gun Ban, MLA Shane Getson, Rural Alberta
Many more firearms have been silently added to the original list of banned guns Last May, with an order in Council, while Parliament was suspended, a plethora of firearms became prohibited in Canada, and with it, the lawful owners of those firearms became criminals,...
by Shane Getson | Jan 22, 2021 | Alberta Economy, Alberta Environment, Alberta Projects, MLA Shane Getson, UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Keystone XL & Trans Mountain Pipelines I know that at this point I technically am not a “Newly Elected Official”, but quite frankly, there are some days it sure feels like it. Receiving a request for my opinion on items from a few of the media outlets, sure does...
by Shane Getson | Jan 21, 2021 | Alberta Economy, Alberta Environment, MLA Shane Getson, UCP - United Conservative Party
As many are aware, Alberta has always been a best-in-class province. We have captured that western pioneer spirit, with a gritty make it happen attitude. I am very proud to also recognize that we as Albertans have a deep connection with the land, as well as the...
by Shane Getson | Jan 21, 2021 | Alberta Environment, MLA Shane Getson, News, UCP - United Conservative Party
Today Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage issued a statement noting recently-issued 11 coal leases will be cancelled and future coal lease sales in former Category 2 lands will be paused. As Minister of Environment and Parks, I have heard from many Albertans...
by Shane Getson | Jan 21, 2021 | Alberta Economy, Alberta Environment, MLA Shane Getson, UCP - United Conservative Party
Alberta December 2020 Auctioned Leases Cancelled “We have listened carefully to the concerns raised in recent days, and thank those who spoke up with passion. As a result, we will pause future coal lease sales in former Category 2 lands. The coal leases from the...
