CALGARY — The Alberta government pointed Tuesday to a new report from a federal advisory committee, calling it proof that Ottawa should abandon its “reckless” 2035 clean electricity targets.
But the chair of the committee behind the report said its recommendations are aimed at toning down the political rhetoric around clean ▸
Naysayers fire off their political missiles.
Premier Danielle Smith brings in a law not allowing local governments, like the two big cities, to make financial side deals with Ottawa, as was done when the city of Calgary inked an agreement with the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau where the city ▸
Backlash from municipalities about the bill going too far spurred the UCP to make amendments and claw back a plan for cabinet to be able to quickly fire mayors and councillors.
When the bill becomes law, the government would have to call for a local recall vote.
The widespread criticism didn’t stop ▸