Considering the omnipresence of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party in my home province, one would be forgiven if they jumped to the conclusion that the best way to affect actual change in the province is by trying to fix the system from within. Indeed, during the last provincial election, a PC volunteer who I had the opportunity to chat with admitted she supported the LPC federally – definitely not a unique position among the ranks of Alberta’s “Red Torys”.
I’ve questioned the effectiveness of such attempts, and it seems my skepticism has been somewhat vindicated today. Guy Boutilier; a former cabinet member (and current MLA for Fort McMurray) who has been recently vocal about his criticisms over the postponement of a long term care facility in his riding was kicked out of the PC caucus Friday for his efforts. I’ve been no fan of Boutilier, but this seems incredibly heavy handed – even for a party that seems to prize personal loyalties above all else like the Alberta PCs.
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The Edmonton Glenora PC Association (my constituency) is voting to prioritize top 2 from 4 proposed resolutions to go the the PC Party AGM. A repeal of the opting out provisions that was Bill 44 is on the list. Interesting to see if it makes the cut in the Board vote.
...or if the Party or the Government choose to follow the recommendations put forward in the resolution.
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