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Bill puts limits on collusion between political action committees and political parties

December 13, 2017Jonathan Ablett
Bill 32 introduced Monday, December 4, 2017 restricts the activities of political action committees (PACs). Political collusion between PACs and parties, candidates or leadership contestants will also be stamped out, and a $150,000 spending limit will be imposed starting in the December prior to an election year. The government’s bill contains no definition of PACs,…
NDP introduces legislation to give long-term care residents and their families more say at Alberta facilities

November 10, 2017Jonathan Ablett
Bill 22, dubbed the Resident and Family Councils Act, would impact public, private and non-profit long-term care and supportive living facilities. It would also stipulate that operators of those facilities work with councils on various issues, including food, services and activities. The government said Alberta Health will consult with long-term and supportive living facility operators, residents…